"Killing you is like slaughtering a dog. I didn't want to bother with you, yet you think you're someone important?"
Tang Ruxue looked at Qin Shengnan with contempt, her gaze as if she were looking at an ant.
Qin Shengnan's face was filled with terror.
Upon learning that Tang Ruxue possessed True Essence realm strength, her heart turned to ash.
She was filled with despair!
As long as Tang Ruxue lived, Qin Shengnan couldn't even think about revenge.
All the plans in her heart would turn to dust, unable to succeed.
"Who are you, a spy sent by which faction?" Qin Shengnan asked in a deep voice.
Tang Ruxue was surprised.
"You figured it out so quickly? Then I definitely can't let you live."
At this moment.
Qin Shengnan did not beg for mercy, nor would she. She was only filled with unwillingness. m..oΓg
"The victor becomes king, the vanquished becomes a bandit. I accept it, but before I die, can you tell me who sent you as a spy?"
Tang Ruxue shook her head.
Clearly.
She had no intention of telling Qin Shengnan and instead asked back,
"To know my secret, shouldn't you first tell me who that True Essence realm expert who saved you was?"
"According to Baili Wei's description, there doesn't seem to be such a person in Qisha."
Qin Shengnan narrowed her eyes and also sneered.
"You've been planning the Jiangnan City incident for a long time, haven't you? Judging by this, you don't have absolute confidence now?"
"Since that's the case, do you think I would tell you?"
"You!" Tang Ruxue's elegant expression instantly turned angry.
With a *slap*,
She struck Qin Shengnan to the ground.
Her high-heeled shoe directly stepped on Qin Shengnan's face.
"If you don't want to die, tell me who that Hidden Essence realm expert is, and I might spare your life."
*Ptoo*.
Qin Shengnan spat out a mouthful of blood.
With her face pressed to the ground by Tang Ruxue, rainwater mixed with mud continuously flowed into her mouth, making her extremely uncomfortable.
However, she gritted her teeth and said,
"Tang Ruxue, whether you kill me or flay me, I will accept it. Don't speak of sparing my life."
"I don't care what you're plotting, but you will never succeed, because the one who saved me is not just one True Essence realm expert!"
"He has strong backing from a powerful force, definitely not one you can afford to offend!"
This!
Tang Ruxue's expression became serious.
Although she suspected that Qin Shengnan might be exaggerating,
the existence of a hidden force in the dark would indeed create significant variables.
Suddenly.
Tang Ruxue reached for her waist, a cold glint flashing.
She grasped a soft sword wrapped around her waist.
The three-foot blade pointed directly at Qin Shengnan's face.
"I'll give you one last chance, speak, or not!"
Qin Shengnan remained silent, refusing to respond.
This action instantly enraged Tang Ruxue, and her killing intent surged!
A cold glint flashed.
Qin Shengnan's head was severed on the spot.
Blood mixed with rainwater, rapidly spreading outwards.
Thus.
The Qin family, which had been glorious in Jiangnan City, was completely wiped out.
"The situation has changed, and I must be cautious," Tang Ruxue thought to herself.
At this moment, a figure emerged from the corner.
"Zixia, why are you still here? Didn't I tell you to leave?" Tang Ruxue asked, putting away her soft sword as she looked at the newcomer.
"Senior Sister, I stayed because I wanted to see if I could help," Liao Zixia replied truthfully.
"The situation is a bit complicated, you shouldn't stay here," Tang Ruxue shook her head.
However, Liao Zixia also shook her head.
"Senior Sister, we have waited a long time for this day. I also heard your conversation with Qin Shi... Qin Shengnan just now."
"It seems there are still forces hidden in the dark that haven't revealed themselves. Perhaps I can help investigate secretly."
Hearing this.
Tang Ruxue fell silent.
Her initial thought of driving Liao Zixia away wavered.
Liao Zixia had a very low presence.
Perhaps if she lurked and investigated the situation, she could indeed uncover something.
"Can you do it?" Tang Ruxue asked.
"Yes."
"Alright, then be careful."
...
After a brief communication, the two parted ways again.
Each acting independently.
Tang Ruxue headed towards the area where the main battle was concentrated.
She had not been gone for long, and no one would notice.
Moreover, returning now.
It was an excellent opportunity for Tang Ruxue.
Because...
She intended to deliver the finishing blows!
Whether it was people from the Dragon Group, the Patrol Division, Qisha, or Tuoba Hong.
As long as someone was injured, Tang Ruxue would send them to hell, weakening their strength!
...
On the other side.
Liao Zixia, who had left alone, carefully considered the matter.
The conversation between Qin Shengnan and Tang Ruxue just now gave Liao Zixia a suspicion.
Perhaps.
This matter was related to Zhang Yang's side?
Because the battle between the two sides had been going on until now, Liao Zixia noticed that Zhang Yang's people had not appeared at all!
Could it be that the center of the dragon脉 was not in the area controlled by the Patrol Division?
However, one couldn't be too absolute.
After all, the phenomenon of green light in the Patrol Division area was known to everyone.
Perhaps.
Zhang Yang and his group were enduring, waiting for the tigers to fight each other.
Tonight, with the dragon脉 appearing.
Basically, all the factions that should have appeared had emerged.
However.
Liao Zixia still felt that if there were other factions wanting to interfere.
Then those people would definitely be from Zhang Yang's side.
Because!
Until now, Liao Zixia still couldn't figure out.
Why there were two Han Xiyao.
There was definitely something fishy about this.
Moreover, on He Ao's side, the Five Dragons of China were too quiet.
This was extremely abnormal!
However, Liao Zixia did not tell Tang Ruxue about these speculations.
Because no matter who the enemy was, it would not affect their current task of weakening the strength of the experts from all sides.
After all, in the end, if their plan succeeded.
Then...
Not many people would be able to survive in the entire Jiangnan City!
After thinking.
Liao Zixia silently took out her phone and made a call.
The phone rang for a long time.
As soon as it was connected, Liao Zixia heard the sound of raindrops from the other end.
She secretly thought that the other party was indeed in the southern part of Jiangnan City.
Tonight in Jiangnan City, only this place was experiencing thunder and rain!
"Grandpa, you guys didn't come? I've been waiting here for a long time, and I haven't seen anyone."
Liao Zixia, imitating He Qiyan's voice, asked Grandpa He.
"Girl, we're almost there," Grandpa He chuckled, his tone relaxed and natural.
But in reality, his expression was as dark as water.
He had lived for more than half his life and was actually being played for a fool by a young girl.
"Is that so? Then I'll wait a bit longer. The Patrol Division and Qisha Sifang have already engaged in battle here."
"How many experts do we have? If the number is small, we can act later," Liao Zixia said.
As it stood, Liao Zixia still didn't know that her disguise had been exposed.
She was still planning to use some publicly known information.
To exchange for more confidential matters from Grandpa He.
This idea was clearly a bit naive.
Grandpa He knew that the four major factions would fight even earlier than Liao Zixia.
Because...
A large part of what was happening here was orchestrated by him.
The reason for the green light phenomenon in the deep pit controlled by the Patrol Division.
Was because Zhang Yang, at the early instruction of the Abbot of Lingtai Temple, had made arrangements here.
Then, the Abbot of Lingtai Temple reached an agreement with Grandpa He.
The former informed Grandpa He about this diversion.
Later, Grandpa He saved Qin Shengnan.
Coincidentally, Qin Shengnan wanted to use a borrowed knife to kill and take revenge, which led to the appearance of the green light phenomenon in the Patrol Division's deep pit.
As for Tuoba Hong and Qisha coming to the door, it was even simpler.
Because...
The fake He Qiyan would definitely transmit the location of the dragon脉 center.
Therefore, the early engagement of these four major factions was naturally unavoidable.
Everything here was linked, one after another.
There was coincidence, and there was calculation involved.
It could be said that those who didn't know all the inside stories could never have guessed it.
"Girl, I have a few True Essence realm experts on my side, but not many."
"Let them fight for now, we can sit back and reap the benefits."
After speaking, Grandpa He hung up the phone with a casual excuse.
Liao Zixia held her phone, her expression gloomy.
At this point, she also vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Could it be that her identity had been exposed?
Otherwise...
Why did she feel that He Ao was becoming more wary of her?
"No, no one can disrupt my plan, I must go home!"
Liao Zixia vowed to herself.
Then, she plunged into the heavy rain.
...
In the old residential area.
He Ao and Jiang Pan waited quietly outside.
Not far from them, there were many figures moving.
Most of them were middle-aged and elderly, with a small number of young figures.
If nothing unexpected happened.
This would be the last bit of strength of the Five Dragons of China.
It seemed.
He Ao and the others had held nothing back for this battle.
"Old friend, is the situation inside almost over?" Jiang Pan asked.
"It should be soon. Whether it succeeds depends on tonight."
Grandpa He held a cigarette between his fingers, looked up at the dim night sky, his face deeply furrowed.
They were the last line of defense here.
Those who coveted the dragon脉 would have to step over their corpses to enter this place!
...
Near the deep pit controlled by the Patrol Division.
The battle became increasingly fierce.
There had already been many casualties. The two sides, who initially held back,
had now become bloodthirsty.
Tang Ruxue, who joined the battlefield later, weaved through the crowd.
Every time she attacked, someone would fall.
Suddenly.
Tang Ruxue noticed that the red-robed elder of Qisha was sent flying by a joint attack from Fang Zheng and Gao Feng.
Her figure moved like a ghost towards them.
"You rest and recover for a moment, I'll cover you!"
Baili Wei suddenly stepped forward to help the red-robed elder temporarily block the killing blow from the two.
This gave the red-robed elder a chance to breathe.
However...
Just as the red-robed elder was about to take medicine, Tang Ruxue suddenly appeared behind him.
Her palm exuded True Essence, and she directly struck the red-robed elder's back.
*Puff~*
Adding injury to injury.
The red-robed elder spat out a mouthful of blood.
He didn't even have the ability to turn his head and fell to the ground on the spot.
Dying with his eyes wide open!
After doing all this.
Tang Ruxue's figure disappeared again, as if she had never appeared.
Baili Wei, who was focused on the battle, found his pressure suddenly increasing as he fought against two opponents.
Among the four warring factions, there were only four peak Hidden Essence realm experts.
If the red-robed elder did not fight.
Then he would only be able to parry weakly.
Just as he turned back, he was shocked to discover.
The red-robed elder was dead?
This!
What was going on? How was this possible!
Baili Wei was shocked. How did the red-robed elder die?
He had only been momentarily defeated earlier, and his injuries weren't that severe.
However.
Before Baili Wei could think further, Gao Feng and Fang Zheng attacked again.
Their auras fully erupted.
They blocked Baili Wei's escape route from the front and back.
With a *bang*!
Baili Wei, unable to parry in time, was sent flying, away from the battlefield.
Strike while the iron is hot!
Fang Zheng and Gao Feng naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity and immediately moved to pursue.
However.
As they approached, they also became suspicious.
Baili Wei was actually dead?
This...
Was their palm strike that powerful?
The two exchanged glances, very puzzled.
"Something's not right."
"Perhaps this old guy was already injured. Never mind, since he's dead, let's go deal with the others."
"..."
After a brief exchange, the two prepared to return.
But at this moment, a cold glint locked onto them.
The three-foot sword blade was filled with surging True Essence, instantly terrifying them.
They hadn't even seen who the attacker was.
Their heads had already been severed on the spot and were rolling on the ground!
All of this was naturally done by Tang Ruxue.
Afterward, she quietly disappeared again.
The strength of these four individuals was all at the peak of the Hidden Essence realm.
After dealing with them, it would only be necessary to deal with four True Essence realm experts.
The rest would be negligible.
However, Tang Ruxue did not stop.
To minimize her side's losses, she continued to weave through the crowd, delivering finishing blows.
She thought.
All of this could be seamless.
Little did she know that in a hidden spot.
A pair of bright eyes were watching her every move.
From the moment Tang Ruxue killed the red-robed elder.
These bright eyes had noticed.
However, the other party had not made a move.
Because the people being killed were strangers to her, and their relationship was very shallow.
Her appearance today was just a last resort!
The time to reveal herself was still too early!
At this moment.
On the battlefield of True Essence realm experts, the fighting was even more intense.
The young sect master of Qisha, the young master of the Zhang family, Zhang Xiao.
Tuoba Hong, the sole disciple of the victor and the son of the provincial governor.
Two True Essence realm prodigies were fighting against veteran True Essence realm experts from the Patrol Division and the Dragon Group.
The four exchanged blows, with neither side gaining a clear advantage.
If they didn't reveal their trump cards, it would likely take some time to determine a winner.
Because...
Although the green light phenomenon was dazzling, the dragon脉 had not truly appeared, and everyone was unwilling to go all out.
However...
The next moment, everyone around was stunned.
Because the green light phenomenon in the deep pit suddenly disappeared!
Moments later.
Except for their location, the entire southern region of Jiangnan City.
The deep pits controlled by Qisha, or Tuoba Hong.
Or the deep pits controlled by the Dragon Group, and the deep pit in the old residential area.
All erupted with dazzling green light!
This!
What was going on?
Wasn't the center of the dragon脉 here?
Why did the green light disappear from here?
And why did the other places all emit green light phenomena?
All sorts of doubts swirled in everyone's minds.
They couldn't understand what had gone wrong.
They stopped fighting in unison, looking at each other!
"Where is Qin Shengnan? Have her come out and explain it to me!" Gao Zhan roared.
But Qin Shengnan's head had already been severed, so this question clearly couldn't be answered.
Tuoba Hong, Zhang Xiao, and Zuo Xiuming fell silent.
However, they quickly made the most sensible choice.
"Let's return to our own areas to check!"
After saying that.
The people from the three factions, without even taking the time to count their casualties, returned to their respective controlled deep pits.
Gao Zhan, who had gained and then lost, was the most unwilling.
He then turned passive into active, choosing to take the initiative.
"Did you enjoy beating me up earlier? Just wait, here I come! First, I'll deal with the Qisha people!"
Gao Zhan waved his hand and chased after Zhang Xiao!
The chaotic battle between the four major factions began quickly and ended just as quickly.
Soon.
Around the Patrol Division's deep pit, apart from the ground covered in corpses, there was not a single living person.
Tang Ruxue was undoubtedly one of the confused individuals.
At this time, she chose to remain calm and observe.
So, she also silently followed them back.
...
"Amitabha."
In a certain place in Jiangnan City, the Abbot of Lingtai Temple, dressed in a kasaya, clasped his hands together and recited a Buddhist mantra.
The green light phenomenon just now was naturally something he had created, merely a diversionary tactic.
After doing all this, he also prepared to leave.
To rendezvous with He Ao.
Because the true center of the dragon脉 had always been in the old residential area.
Compared to now, it should have already appeared.
...