Chapter 1903: Chapter 2002: An Eye for an Eye, Blood for Blood

"No matter who it is, anyone who dares insult the Huayu Temple and harm its people will face retribution. Tooth for a tooth, blood for blood!" They forever remember Han Yan’s vow.

An uncontrollable rage burned fiercely within Han Yan’s heart.

Huayu City, which had barely begun to thrive, was destroyed in a sea of flames, practically reduced to ruins. This was her hard work, her hope!

Above the temple, Ye Yi’an’s body fell straight down, causing her heart to ache. Ye Yi’an was the first person she met when she arrived on the Divine Continent, also from the Holy Court Continent. Without Ye Yi’an’s reminders and help, she would have exposed her identity long ago and probably died at the hands of the temple, confused and lost.

Although her power now surpassed Ye Yi’an’s by far, in her mind, Ye Yi’an was still her mentor, friend, elder, and family!

All her anger poured out with this one sword, striking the black arrow.

"Bang!" The arrow shattered in response.

The arrow was aimed at Ye Yi’an, not against the Defensive Array, so it didn’t use full power. Han Yan’s Nine Heavens Star Fall wasn’t as powerful as Star Falling in Eight Desolates, yet it was her longest cultivated sword technique, the most practiced, and performed with the Divine Arts’ methods. Hence, it was still vastly stronger than typical Divine Arts, enough to slash the black arrow.

After learning Eight Desolate God Fall, Han Yan realized many sword technique skills could actually be used in the Divine Arts. The saying "all methods return to the source" was proven true by her experience. Although most sword techniques lost power when changed to Divine Arts, Nine Heavens Star Fall was an exception, performing without loss of power, not originating from Holy Continent’s Combat Skills but from a powerful plane above—Divine Martial Realm’s Combat Skills.

Unfortunately, due to time constraints, she hadn’t yet transformed Star Falling in Eight Desolates into Divine Arts; otherwise, its power would be even greater.

Seeing Han Yan’s sudden appearance and immediate destruction of the seemingly indomitable arrow, everyone in Huayu Temple cheered in unison. Those new to Huayu City who hadn’t seen Master Priest’s divine power wept with joy and trembled with excitement.

At this moment, they finally understood why mentioning Master Priest made original Huayu City citizens filled with adoration and worship, treating him like a god at home.

Powerful, indeed too powerful!

Unlike the outsiders’ excitement and joy, Han Yan’s expression was composed, cold.

Though she blocked the attack with a single sword, the exploding airwaves from the broken arrow caused her unease.

The pure power contained in that arrow definitely reached the level of a Tenth Rank Great Swordsman, matching or even slightly exceeding her own. After consuming water infused with Dragon Clan Blood Essence, she gained her current strength; yet the opponent, despite shrouded in a black robe, seemed young, possessing slightly superior power, prompting her to remain vigilant.

More concerning was the arrow’s apparent inclusion of other energies, Qi and Spiritual Power. Like her, the opponent reserved these energies, limiting the arrow’s power.

Han Yan dreaded imagining if the opponent unleashed full potential without reservation. What terrifying power would this arrow possess? Can she withstand it?

Moreover, how could the opponent possess pure, formidable strength, along with Qi and Spiritual Power, merging them into one arrow? Who is he?

The black-robed man’s arrow was cut, light condensed in his eyes, twisting mid-air, gracefully landing ten yards before Han Yan.

"Who are you?" The black-robed man asked, coldly facing Han Yan.

"Huayu Chief Priest, Han Yan!" Han Yan responded, staring into his eyes. "And who are you? Why invade my Huayu Temple?"

"So you’re the Huayu Temple’s Chief Priest, no wonder Xiang Qiuzhan perished in Huayu City," said the black-robed man, nodding in realization.

Xiang Qiuzhan! Han Yan’s heart sank again. Could the opponent be seeking revenge for Xiang Qiuzhan? Soon, she dismissed her guess; she didn’t believe bandits spoke of loyalty. If her assumption was right, they were likely after the Dragon Clan Blood Essence.

After hearing about Mo Shiqi from Chen Xuefeng, Han Yan felt there’s an unseen hand silently orchestrating everything behind Xiang Qiuzhan. Not only him, but many powerful bandits on the Divine Continent might secretly be manipulated by this force, so cunningly that even the manipulated remain unaware of the truth.

"Words are useless. Huayu Temple obtained what it shouldn’t have, killed who shouldn’t have been killed. Thus, you must all die!" The black-robed man dropped the hood, revealing his face.

Unlike Mo Shiqi’s plain looks, he was much more handsome but equally cold and ruthless.

Han Yan gripped the Cold Sky Sword; her guesses seemed correct—the opponent likely sought the Dragon Clan Blood Essence. Initially, Han Yan thought he’d demand it, daring to boast about sparing their lives if surrendered. Yet, he had no intention of that.

Han Yan understood, the opponent meant every word. Even if she offered the Dragon Clan Blood Essence, he wouldn’t spare Huayu City or its citizens.

Of course, Han Yan wasn’t planning to spare him either. Looking at the fiery Huayu City, the bloodied walls, and Ye Yi’an’s fallen figure, unprecedented hatred and burning battle intent welled within her.

The black-robed man slightly sidestepped, pulling the black longbow again; its sharp arrow tip gleamed with a soul-chilling light.

"No matter who it is, anyone who dares insult the Huayu Temple and harm its people will face retribution. Tooth for a tooth, blood for blood!" Han Yan pointed her longsword at the opponent’s heart, declaring.

She knew this arrow would far exceed the previous one in power, yet her heart was calm, fearless.

All around, complete silence.

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