The two collided rapidly, and in a flash of lightning, the two daggers in the shadowy figure's hands were instantly cut in half.
Seizing the opportunity, Yu Daochen attacked with both swords. The shadowy figure had no room to fight back and could only retreat helplessly.
His eyes were filled with disbelief. How could such sharp weapons exist in this world?
With these two swords, he would likely be cut in half before he could even get close.
When strength is equal, fear alone is enough to cause defeat.
Yu Daochen unleashed a fierce blow.
*Swoosh*
The shadowy figure's arm was severed, and blood spurted out.
Just as Yu Daochen was about to swing his sword again to take the shadowy figure's head.
*Thump... thump... thump...*
Footsteps sounded on the roof, and Yu Daochen immediately retreated.
Dozens of yellow talismans shot towards the shadowy figure and Yu Daochen.
"Not good!"
Yu Daochen cursed inwardly at the sight. As he retreated rapidly, he braced himself against the ground and grunted, "Water Kan Mirror, activate!"
The moment the blue energy shield enveloped Yu Daochen, the yellow talismans exploded.
*BOOM!*
The shadowy figure had no time to dodge and was instantly blown to smithereens, blood splattering everywhere.
Yu Daochen retracted the Water Kan Mirror and stood up, inwardly shocked.
These people were so ruthless, not even sparing their own companions.
If he hadn't activated the Water Kan Mirror in time, he would have been blown to smithereens just like that.
The shadowy figure on the roof was also surprised to see Yu Daochen unharmed, "This guy does have some skills."
Suddenly, a figure leaped down from the roof and swung a dagger at Yu Daochen.
Yu Daochen swung his Samsara Blood Tear short sword, slicing through the incoming dagger. Then, with his other hand, he gripped the Samsara Blood Tear short sword and swung it out fiercely.
The shadowy figure's expression changed dramatically, and then their head separated from their body.
The head rolled to the ground, and blood spurted from the neck.
Yu Daochen's face was splattered with blood.
Immediately, three more figures descended, all lunging at Yu Daochen with their daggers.
Yu Daochen gripped his Samsara Blood Tear short sword and slashed out.
The daggers that were thrust at him were cut in half before they could even get close. Yu Daochen quickly slashed at the figures.
Seeing this, the figures had the foresight to dodge.
Yu Daochen's expression turned serious as he watched the figures retreat.
These guys were not weak, their strength was roughly equivalent to those on the Heaven Ranking.
Most importantly, they were decisive in combat; the previous thrusts were all aimed at vital points.
If he hadn't had the Samsara Blood Tear short sword, he might not have been able to defend against all of them.
The figures all took out yellow talismans from their pockets and began to hurl them.
Yu Daochen remained calm, holding the Samsara Blood Tear short sword. He then formed a hand seal, took a deep breath, and exhaled flames.
The flames engulfed the incoming yellow talismans and then surged towards the figures.
Seeing this, the figures each took out a small flag from their pockets and planted it on the ground.
The flags emitted a blue light, connecting together to form a blue energy wall that blocked the attacking flames.
"A formation!" Yu Daochen's expression shifted slightly.
Who were these people?
Just as Yu Daochen was wondering who they were, a figure leaped down from the roof and swung a short sword directly at him.
"Someone else!" Yu Daochen's expression changed drastically. He swung his Samsara Blood Tear short sword to block.
*Clang!*
The Samsara Blood Tear short sword clashed with the short sword, and Yu Daochen's expression changed.
It didn't cut through!
Then, the shadowy figure raised their other hand, holding another short sword, and swung it.
Yu Daochen was not slow either, raising his other Samsara Blood Tear short sword to parry.
*Clang!*
The four short swords clashed, sparks flying.
Yu Daochen felt a strain.
This person's strength was no weaker than his own!
Seeing that neither could gain an advantage, the shadowy figure suddenly kicked out.
Yu Daochen, unfazed, met the kick with his own.
*Bang!*
Both were forced back.
Yu Daochen steadied himself, slightly surprised.
This guy had considerable strength, at least top ten on the Heaven Ranking, possibly even on the Black Ranking.
The leader of the shadowy figures looked back at the others, "I'll hold him off. You go get the person from the shop."
The others nodded and bypassed Yu Daochen, rushing towards the shop.
Yu Daochen wanted to stop them but was entangled by the leader and couldn't break free.
Both swung their short swords at each other. Yu Daochen, eager to rescue the person, intensified his attacks.
For a moment, he even suppressed the shadowy figure.
The others reached the shop entrance and were about to go in when a curved saber suddenly slashed out.
The foremost shadowy figure's head was severed, and their body crashed to the ground.
Yu Daochen's heart leaped with joy.
He didn't expect this guy could still fight.
The figures at the shop entrance were quickly dealt with by Meng Da Long.
Seeing this, Yu Daochen also unleashed his full strength, swinging his sword fiercely at the shadowy figure.
The shadowy figure could only raise their short sword to defend.
Yu Daochen's attack frequency increased, and suddenly, the sound of a weapon shattering echoed.
The weapon in the shadowy figure's hand instantly broke into two. Yu Daochen seized the opportunity and raised his Samsara Blood Tear short sword, slashing towards the shadowy figure's neck.
"What!" The shadowy figure was clearly still in shock from their weapon breaking. Seeing the Samsara Blood Tear short sword approaching, they could only retreat rapidly.
*Swoosh*
Even with their speed, it was too late. The Samsara Blood Tear short sword struck their face and cut downwards.
The shadowy figure retreated and knelt on the ground, clutching their face.
Although they avoided a fatal blow, one eye was blinded, and their face was disfigured.
Blood flowed down their cheek. The shadowy figure glanced at Meng Da Long at the entrance, then at Yu Daochen, and finally gritted their teeth and turned to leave.
Seeing that the matter was concluded, Yu Daochen turned and walked towards the shop.
Meng Da Long looked at Yu Daochen and smiled, "Master Yu, your strength has improved by leaps and bounds in over a year."
Yu Daochen dispelled the Samsara Blood Tear short sword in his hand and smiled, "Just average, I can barely exchange a few moves with the underworld."
Meng Da Long looked at Yu Daochen and inwardly cursed.
You're really not being modest.
Yu Daochen looked at Meng Da Long, covered in blood, and teased, "Master Meng, as expected of the fiercest on the Black Ranking, you seem unfazed by such serious injuries."
Meng Da Long glared at him unhappily, "If Master Yu had put in a little more effort, I wouldn't have had to continue fighting with this injured body."
Yu Daochen chuckled awkwardly and changed the subject, "Let me bandage your wounds first, Master Meng."
The two returned to the shop, and Yu Daochen took out bandages and medicine to dress Meng Da Long's wounds.
Although Meng Da Long was injured in multiple places, none of the injuries were critical, only superficial wounds, and at most, he had lost a lot of blood.
However, with his physique as a Black Ranking expert, he wouldn't collapse, and a few old hens would replenish his strength.
But it was also thanks to him being a Black Ranking expert that he hadn't already fainted.
Yu Daochen looked at the unconscious woman lying on the rocking chair and gave a lewd smile, "Master Meng, who is this woman? Could she be your lover?"