"Are you the messengers from Rock City? What is it?"
The City Lord did not speak. He merely wiggled his finger, and a servant beside him stepped forward and asked in a sarcastic tone.
"Rock City is under siege by a large number of soul-lost individuals. Our food reserves are running low, and we request your assistance with troops!" Tang Xueyao announced loudly.
"What does Rock City being besieged have to do with us? It's not us who are besieged!"
"Each city has its own defense protocols. Without the Emperor's decree, we cannot mobilize troops at will!" the servant continued.
"But Rock City is only a few hours away. Once the soul-lost conquer Rock City, the hundreds of thousands of civilians within will join the soul-lost army. As these creatures attack villages along the way, their numbers will snowball!"
"When their numbers reach close to a million, can Green Pine City remain isolated?" Tang Xueyao argued logically.
"Fear-mongering! You dare threaten our City Lord!" the servant rebuked sternly.
At the same time, four guards rushed out from both sides, aiming their spears at Tang Xueyao and the冥王菇's backs.
"Forget it!" The City Lord finally spoke. He shifted his body lazily and said, "There is only one way for me to send troops: you must become my 135th concubine. As a member of Green Pine City's family, my dispatch of troops will then be justifiable!" The City Lord squinted, his gaze roaming up and down Tang Xueyao's chest.
"This guy is truly scum!" the 冥王菇 said with a cold expression.
"I'm sorry, that's impossible. My first time can only belong to the True God... if the True God doesn't mind..." Tang Xueyao refused sternly, lowering her head with a blush as she uttered the words "True God." She had spoken her heart out in a moment of anger. Now, she suddenly remembered that the True God had always been by her side. Saying this in front of him was incredibly embarrassing.
"Oh? I almost forgot... the red robe you're wearing is the uniform of the True God cult. I didn't expect you to be so bold as to wear it to meet me."
"True God Cult, hmph. I've played with your Saintesses before. No matter how fiery their temper, what does it matter?"
"Since I've had my enjoyment, what concern is it of mine whether they live or die?"
"Since you are a remnant of the True God cult, I have no need to be polite. Capturing cultists is everyone's responsibility. Guards! Seize her and take her to my chambers!" the City Lord waved his hand, saying lecherously.
"Yes!" The surrounding soldiers responded in unison. Two soldiers attacked with their spears, while others pulled out iron nets... It seemed they were experienced with such matters, as they moved with practiced ease.
"Damn you!"
"How can such a shameless person become a City Lord?!" Tang Xueyao's 千骨刀 flashed, directly severing the soldiers' spears. With another flash, two soldiers fell to the ground. The other two soldiers, seeing the bad turn of events, prepared to draw their weapons. However, Tang Xueyao was faster. Before they could draw their weapons, they were cut in half, blood splashing everywhere.
"Now, it's time to take your dog-like life, City Lord!"
"No wonder history was altered, no wonder the True God Cult was hunted. It's all because of the misdeeds of you vermin!"
"Killing you, I will slowly find the answers from your collection rooms and libraries!" Tang Xueyao said, then lunged at the City Lord.
"Spirited! I like it. Someone with such drive might last a few more days!"
"The previous ones all died within three to five days. I hope you can entertain me longer!" The City Lord, far from panicking, clapped his hands and laughed gleefully.
"Is he foolish? No... there must be an ambush!" Tang Xueyao suddenly stopped and rapidly leaped backward.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three sword energies swept down from the ceiling, tearing three gashes in the ground.
"Yo yo... I didn't expect you to be this capable! You could sense the danger in advance!"
"At your Heavenly Gang realm level, you shouldn't be able to sense my presence. The reason you dodged is entirely due to your intelligence."
"Very good, a rare and interesting opponent for the City Lord to play with!" A man wearing glasses and a sharp suit descended from the sky, holding a rapier, and said dismissively.
"Hey, hey, Aisen, go easy on her. I want her alive. It's no fun if she's dead!" the City Lord urged anxiously from behind.
"Don't worry. I'll cut off her hands so she can't resist. That way... it'll be more convenient for you!" Aisen looked at Tang Xueyao, already envisioning the outcome of the fight in a few minutes.
"Yes, yes, I don't need her hands. Cutting off her arms directly would be even better!" the City Lord said with a smile.
"As you command, City Lord!" Aisen bowed respectfully to the City Lord, then turned to Tang Xueyao and said, "So, will you cut off your own arms, or shall I? I won't go easy on you!"
"Also, although you're clever, I advise you to give up this futile resistance. I am a Spirit Master realm powerhouse, far beyond what a mere Heavenly Gang realm trash like you can contend with! Don't humiliate yourself!"
Tang Xueyao smiled slightly and said, "If it were just me, it would indeed be difficult to defeat a powerhouse like you across so many realms!"
"But... I'm not alone... I have the True God's protection, so you are bound to lose!"
Aisen shook his head helplessly, pushed his glasses up, and said, "I can't help it. Even at this moment, you still believe in some so-called god. If gods truly existed... then let him manifest!"
As soon as Aisen finished speaking, his figure flickered, and he vanished from his original spot.
The next second, he appeared twenty meters behind Tang Xueyao.
Bang!
Riiiip!
With a single strike, Tang Xueyao's energy barrier instantly shattered. The sleeve of her left arm was also torn open with a large gash, revealing delicate skin.
"Oh? Interesting. I thought this blow would sever your arm. I didn't expect you to have a protective martial art, and quite a strong one at that!"
"But... now that your martial art is gone, let's see what you'll do now?" Aisen said, then vanished from his spot again. He circled Tang Xueyao at extreme speed, as if playing with her, completing a lap before preparing to strike.
However, what shocked him was that Tang Xueyao's eyes were actually following his movements. His actions were seen through?!
The next moment, something even more astonishing happened. His movement speed began to slow down, eventually stopping altogether. His body seemed completely beyond his control!
"Since there are no reinforcements, you have no reason to exist any longer!" Tang Xueyao suddenly said coldly.