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Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Breathtaking Beauty, Ten Million Bounty!
Da-da-da-da-da...
The continuous sound of hoofbeats gradually grew louder.
In the distance, more than a dozen riders charged forward like the wind. Luo Cheng could already make out the figures approaching.
On the lead horse was a thin and small figure.
This person wore a loose black cloak, a treasure sword hanging at the waist, and a black scarf covering their face, obscuring their features.
Behind him, over a dozen mounted martial artists pursued relentlessly, each radiating a murderous aura.
Their auras were robust, their blood energy surging like rainbows, all of them martial artists of the Transcendence Realm!
Especially the three men in green at the front—sharp-eyed and forceful as lightning and thunder—all in the Sixth Layer of the Transcendence Realm!
"Boy, there’s no escaping today! Surrender obediently, or else!"
"Speak now—what is your connection to the person on the bounty order?"
The three green-clad men shouted angrily.
The man in black ignored them completely and urged his horse to gallop faster.
Yet, the distance between them was steadily shrinking.
Luo Cheng tugged the reins of his steed and came to a halt, showing no intention of intervening.
He was about to reach Wushi City, and the mission required him to arrive at the Ling Family today to take part in the selection process. He had no interest in getting caught up in unnecessary trouble.
The galloping hooves quickly closed the gap, and in the blink of an eye, the group arrived near Luo Cheng.
The small, black-clad figure glanced at Luo Cheng as they sped by, their gaze flickering briefly before disappearing into the distance.
Huh!
Luo Cheng watched the retreating back of the black-clad figure, feeling puzzled.
Those eyes—they seemed oddly familiar!
While Luo Cheng was still pondering, the dozen pursuers rode up behind him.
"Boy, this has nothing to do with you. Get lost!"
One of the green-clad men shouted angrily.
A middle-aged green-clad man with a sinister gaze, his eyes flashing coldly, said, "Why waste words with him? Just kill him!"
As he spoke, the sinister-looking man raised the crossbow in his hand and fired an arrow at Luo Cheng.
Bang!
Luo Cheng’s keen senses reacted instantly. He punched the arrow with force, shattering it into pieces. The immense power caused his steed to stagger a few steps.
"Huh? A disciple of Xuanyuan Sect!"
The sinister middle-aged man was surprised to find that his arrow had failed to kill Luo Cheng. Finally, he noticed the Xuanyuan emblems embroidered on Luo Cheng’s clothing.
At this moment, one of his companions urged, "Elder Chen, catching that kid is more important!"
Elder Chen nodded. "I know! Still, since he’s a disciple of Xuanyuan Sect, we can’t leave him alive after offending him. The three of you stay behind and finish him off!"
Elder Chen casually pointed at three of his men.
"Yes!"
The three martial artists halted their horses, while the others galloped away in pursuit.
The trio remaining drew their weapons, surrounding Luo Cheng with murderous intent.
"Boy, blame your own bad luck for seeing something you shouldn’t have." One of them licked his lips as he stared at Luo Cheng.
"Oh, really?"
Luo Cheng’s gaze turned icy as he replied indifferently, "I think it’s your luck that’s run out."
He had intended to stay out of it, but they had chosen to provoke him instead.
"Hahaha! As expected of a disciple from one of the Three Great Sects—such arrogance!"
At his words, the three burst into laughter.
They were all martial artists at the Transcendence Realm Fifth Layer. Even if Luo Cheng was a disciple of one of the Three Great Sects, facing them three-on-one was impossible. Naturally, they dismissed him entirely.
"Kill!"
The trio exchanged glances and immediately attacked in unison.
Luo Cheng neither retreated nor dodged. Clenching his fist, his aura surged higher and higher, causing ripples in the air that coalesced into the faint outline of a massive cauldron—Heavenly Cauldron Fist!
Boom!
As Luo Cheng unleashed a punch, terrifying power erupted with a deafening roar. The closest martial artist had no time to react before both he and his horse were pulverized into a bloody mess by the force of the strike.
The other two were thrown back by the recoil of the devastating power, coughing blood as they stared at Luo Cheng in shock and terror.
"This guy is monstrous! Run!"
"Run!"
The two realized the peril and turned to flee.
"Too late!"
A cold voice echoed.
The next moment—
Swish!
A flash of sword light, and two heads soared into the sky.
With practiced ease, Luo Cheng sheathed his sword, his gaze shifting toward the direction where the black-clad man had disappeared. He frowned.
Suddenly, Luo Cheng thought of someone.
Ling Chulan!
There was no mistaking those delicate eyes!
During the entrance assessment, only Tuoba Lie and Ling Chulan had spoken up for Luo Cheng.
Now that she was in danger, Luo Cheng couldn’t stand idly by.
"Hyah!"
With a squeeze of his legs, Luo Cheng urged his steed forward.
Up ahead, the gap between the black-clad figure and the green-clad martial artists was shrinking.
Elder Chen’s eyes glinted with malice as he shouted angrily:
"Still so stubborn! Shoot the arrows! Be careful not to harm him too much—I need to find out the whereabouts of the woman on the bounty order!"
"Yes!"
The others immediately raised their crossbows, aiming at the black-clad figure’s horse.
At that moment, a sudden change occurred.
The black-clad figure abruptly slapped the horse’s back, leaping into the air like a soaring wild goose. In an instant, they crossed thirty paces, reversing their momentum to charge at Elder Chen’s group!
"Watch out!"
Elder Chen’s expression shifted drastically as he shouted a warning, but it was too late.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
While airborne, the black-clad figure unsheathed their sword, the cold light tracing a stunning arc through the air.
Three martial artists who failed to react in time were decapitated instantly—three headless corpses continued to charge forward on horseback.
"Damn it!"
Seeing three of his men die, Elder Chen erupted with fury, propelling himself toward the black-clad figure with a heavy palm strike.
"Solitary Peak Shadow!"
The lean, black-clad figure’s eyes glinted sharply. Their long sword hummed as it thrusted forward.
With a loud bang, both figures recoiled simultaneously.
A bloody gash ran across Elder Chen’s hand!
"Such sharp swordsmanship! Everyone, attack!"
"Cloud Breaking Fist!"
"Water Splitting Spear Technique!"
At Elder Chen’s command, two other Sixth Layer martial artists charged to join the battle.
Facing three adversaries on equal footing, the black-clad figure’s expression grew tense. Their long sword danced rapidly, fending off each fierce assault.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!...
The intense clash of blades resounded continuously as the black-clad figure retreated again and again. The relentless attacks from the trio forced them into a difficult spot. Blood seeped through their black mask.
Swish!
During the chaotic skirmish—
An arrow found its mark, piercing the gap with precision.
Struggling with the pressure of three enemies, the black-clad figure had no way to evade in time.
Thud!
The arrow embedded itself in the black-clad figure’s left shoulder, forcing them back several steps, blood dripping from the wound.
"Despicable!"
The black-clad figure glared coldly at the group, their delicate eyes filled with frost.
"Heh, boy, today there’s no escape for you, no matter what you do!"
Elder Chen sneered, pulling a bounty order from his robes. Unfurling it, he barked: "Tell me—what’s your relationship with the woman on this bounty order? Where is she?"
The bounty order depicted a stunning woman of peerless beauty standing before golden palace halls. Her flowing dress and dark hair danced gracefully in the wind, exuding an ethereal grace. Her clear, limpid eyes sparkled with spirit, seemingly veiled by misty tears—an enchanting blend of nobility and mystery.
Below the portrait was a single line of text: "Anyone who provides information on this person’s whereabouts will be rewarded 10 million taels. Those who kill her will be rewarded 50 million taels!"
