The opponent remained silent, instead drawing a longbow and nocking an arrow, aiming it at them.
"Swish!"
The arrow, glowing white, shot towards Mu Ziping like lightning.
In the dark night, twenty to thirty people immediately moved to intercept the incoming arrow.
Ice projectiles, wooden shields, and more were shattered by the sharp arrow.
Shield warriors simultaneously stood in front of Mu Ziping, shields raised.
Boom!
The arrow exploded violently, blasting away thirty to forty members of the Night Watch present, leaving them sprawled on the ground, unable to rise for a long time.
"Here they come again, everyone attack together."
Another sharp arrow flew towards them.
Countless attacks were launched simultaneously, attempting to stop the arrow.
However, due to the arrow's increased speed this time, most of their attacks missed.
The sharp arrow struck the shields of the shield warriors again.
Another violent explosion.
Another twenty to thirty members of the Night Watch were blown away.
Their own archers, with the longest range, retaliated, but their shots were easily dodged by the opponent.
"Hahaha!"
Lennon burst into maniacal laughter, "You weak Da Xia people, dare to set foot on our Tian Zhu territory! Today, I will let you taste the might of my Arrow God."
With that, he fired another powerful arrow.
Mu Ziping and the many Night Watch members felt a sense of powerlessness.
The opponent had only fired two arrows, yet seventy to eighty of the Night Watch had lost their combat ability.
They had always seen their city lord annihilating enemies with invincible grace, but today they experienced the helplessness of being suppressed by an enemy.
If the opponent were a melee fighter, they could at least fight back. But now, they couldn't catch up, nor could they block. Their only option was to flee in different directions.
"Everyone scatter and flee! We must relay the information about Budolong and the second Golden expert to King Qin An!"
Mu Ziping made a swift decision.
Just as everyone blocked the opponent's third arrow, they suddenly noticed a black speck rapidly approaching them from their rear right.
Mu Ziping focused his gaze again and his heart immediately sank in shock.
It was another burly Tian Zhu man.
The archer opposite clearly saw his compatriot flying towards them and shouted, "Who goes there? Will you join me in eliminating these Da Xia people before we discuss matters further?"
The approaching figure remained silent, charging directly towards the archer.
"Stop! Or I won't be polite."
Lennon turned his longbow, aiming it at the newcomer.
The approaching figure showed no intention of stopping. Instead, he accelerated towards Lennon, closing within a hundred meters in an instant.
Swish!
Seeing the aggressive approach, Lennon naturally didn't want the newcomer to get close. He released his powerful shot.
The newcomer dodged the arrow with a sidestep, drew his longsword, and closed to seventy to eighty meters.
"How is this guy so fast?" Lennon suddenly felt a hint of panic.
He quickly unleashed an area-of-effect attack, simultaneously retreating rapidly.
Dozens of arrows simultaneously shot towards the charging figure.
Clang clang clang!
The swordsman's right hand blurred into an afterimage, deflecting over ten arrows as he instantly reached Lennon.
A cold glint flashed. The life-saving items on Lennon's body shattered one after another, blocking several of the swordsman's fatal blows.
"We are compatriots, with no grudges between us. Why are you attacking me?"
Lennon, who had been arrogant moments before, now questioned in a panicked voice.
"You dare to lay a hand on my people, and you shall atone in hell!"
With that, the swordsman cleaved down, severing the opponent's head.
After collecting the spoils, he turned and flew back towards the Night Watch.
By now, Mu Ziping had seized the opportunity to have everyone carry the injured, preparing to flee into the distance.
The swordsman, however, blocked their path.
"Thank you for saving our lives, sir. We have urgent matters to attend to, so we will take our leave."
Uncertain whether the newcomer was friend or foe, Mu Ziping stepped forward and cupped his fists in greeting.
Suddenly, the swordsman broke into a smile. In a flash, everyone found themselves transported into a grand palace.
The swordsman from before was now seated high upon the throne directly in front of them.
Dozens of ferocious-looking beasts stood around the palace.
The beasts gazed at Mu Ziping and his companions with glowing eyes, their half-open mouths dripping with saliva.
Mu Ziping and the others were utterly bewildered as to how they had arrived in this palace.
"Kneel and pay homage to Lord Shiva!"
A short, stout middle-aged man standing beside the throne suddenly shouted in a stern voice.
"Shiva?"
Mu Ziping and his group were both surprised and suspicious.
Most of them knew Shiva as a deity from Tian Zhu mythology. How could he suddenly appear in reality, and furthermore, drag them all into this palace?
"Audacious! Why do you not kneel yet!" the stout middle-aged man shouted again.
Simultaneously, the swordsman sitting on the throne suddenly opened his eyes.
Mu Ziping and the others felt a blinding light shoot from Shiva's eyes, making it impossible for them to look directly.
Then, an immense pressure descended upon them in an instant.
Thump, thump.
Under the suppression of this pressure, everyone broke out in a sweat and collapsed to the ground.
"I am Shiva, the supreme deity. Meeting me is your greatest fortune. Offer your faith, and you shall receive boundless benefits. Otherwise, you shall descend into hell."
A Night Watch member, no older than eighteen or nineteen, murmured, "Isn't Shiva a god from Tian Zhu? Then why did he slay that Tian Zhu archer just now, yet wants to subjugate us Da Xia people who don't believe in him?"
The person beside him added, "This Shiva also seems quite weak, having to use several moves to defeat that Tian Zhu archer."
"Audacious! How dare you question this god!"
Shiva's face on the throne darkened with anger. He pointed a finger at one of the speakers.
Bang!
One person instantly exploded like a watermelon, with countless fragments of flesh and blood splattering, drenching over a dozen people nearby in blood.
Shiva flicked his right hand again. Another person seemed to be grabbed by an invisible giant hand and violently flung towards the sky above one of the surrounding beasts.
The beast leaped lightly, opening its mouth to snatch the person.
"Ah!"
The person only managed to let out a scream before being bitten in two.
Blood dripped from the beast's mouth onto the ground.
Anger, fear, and powerlessness filled the hearts of all the Night Watch members.
"Submit, or become food for the Black Demon Beasts. I will give you three minutes to consider," Shiva said calmly.
The people slumped on the ground exchanged glances, but found themselves utterly helpless.
They couldn't even stand up, let alone resist or escape.
"I am willing to pledge allegiance to my lord and believe in Lord Shiva for all eternity!"
Listening to the chewing sounds of the beasts, finally, one Night Watch member couldn't bear it and spoke.
"Good. As the first Da Xia person to believe in this deity, I bestow upon you invincible power."
Shiva raised his hand and lightly pointed at the man.
Suddenly, a powerful force erupted from that person.
"Haha, I've actually advanced to the Golden realm! Thank you, Lord Shiva!"
The man laughed madly, then prostrated himself on the ground, saying with utter sincerity.
"You have earned it. Rise and stand aside." Shiva said calmly.
Mu Ziping looked at the man standing aside with a look of astonishment.
His subordinate, who was originally at Silver level eight, had become a Golden expert in the blink of an eye.
He also could not have imagined that the opponent would betray the Night Watch and King Qin An in less than a minute.
"Time's up!"
The three minutes passed quickly. Shiva spoke calmly again.
At the same time, he flicked his fingers a few more times, and several figures were simultaneously sent flying towards the surrounding beasts.