Chapter 220 - 159: Going for the Kill (2)
After that Prefecture Examination, Tenglong Stronghold was destroyed by Shanyang Prefecture. Naturally, the Blood Dragon Platform didn’t dare to cause trouble for Shanyang Prefecture.
The only outlet for their anger was the Martial Scholars who had participated in and passed the Prefecture Examination. Fang Yue, of course, became a target for their revenge.
After all, Fang Yue had ranked high enough and had already stained his hands with the blood of one of their Qi Sensing Martial Masters. He was the perfect person to make an example of.
And now, a single punch had revealed Fang Yue’s strength.
This level of strength was shocking, but it also cemented his resolve: this man could not be left alive, or he would become a scourge in the future.
"Heh heh, what a surprise. I thought I was just swatting a fly, but I’ve snagged a big fish instead. Tell me, which family do you belong to?" the leader of the men in black asked with a sneer.
"I don’t know what you’re talking about!" Fang Yue said, shaking his head.
"Hmph. If you won’t talk, I’ll find out on my own. After I kill you today, I’ll go to Xiahe County and find your parents. They’re probably just a front to hide your identity, but I refuse to believe I won’t be able to dig up some clues," the leader threatened, his voice calm.
Just as he’d hoped, he noticed Fang Yue’s breathing quicken.
His words had worked; his opponent had revealed an opening.
He struck again instantly. The moment he moved, Primordial Qi erupted from his body, empowering his Mountain-Shaking Fist.
With a sound like a tiger’s roar and an ape’s cry, the fist flew out, carrying an unparalleled and terrifying might.
BOOM!
The entire cliff face seemed to tremble. Dust billowed into the air, leaves rained down, and the very ground churned.
Seeing this, Fang Yue’s expression turned grim. This was the first time he had truly felt the terrifying power of a Qi Sensing expert!
Fang Yue didn’t hesitate for a second, unleashing his full strength. This man had crossed an unforgivable line, and for that, he had to die.
He instantly unleashed his full strength. His Qi and blood felt like they were boiling as a terrifying force of tens of thousands of pounds, amplified by the Primordial Qi erupting from within, caused his power to skyrocket severalfold in an instant!
The power behind this single strike was nothing short of monstrous!
BOOM!
Two iron-like fists slammed into each other mid-air, creating an earth-shattering crash. A violent wind whipped up, and dust filled the sky!
Through the swirling dust, a figure in black was sent flying backward, spewing an uncontrollable torrent of blood even as he sailed through the air.
The man coughed up blood, his clothes in tatters. His right arm had been completely blown apart, and blood gushed from the wound!
It was clear he wouldn’t survive.
Only then did the other men in black arrive to witness the scene.
They couldn’t believe what they were seeing. Each of them stared, their eyes wide with utter shock.
"Th-that’s... impossible!"
’How could that kid be so overwhelmingly powerful!’
’Could he not be at the Marrow Transformation stage, but a Qi Sensing Martial Master? Were we tricked?’
Their minds reeled in shock.
Meanwhile, before the men in black could even process what had happened, Fang Yue was already on the attack.
’They’ve seen me in action. I can’t possibly let any of them leave alive!’
Fang Yue pushed off with his legs and leaped, covering several dozen feet in an instant to appear before the men in black.
"Die!" Fang Yue’s eyes were like ice as he thrust out a palm.
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A few moments later, all of the attacking men in black lay dead.
’These men are all from the Blood Dragon Platform! What are they doing here?’
Fang Yue stared at a familiar Token in his hand. He had seen this kind of Token a few times; it was the official insignia of the Blood Dragon Platform.
’So, is there some kind of hidden plot behind this competition between the two counties?’
Fang Yue mused for a moment, connecting the dots between Wang Zili’s strange behavior and the fact that these men were clearly here for revenge against him.
’This competition between the two counties is probably not as simple as it seems.’
He immediately thought about the militia from Xiahe County, who were still nowhere to be found.
’Thinking about it now, it’s even stranger!’
Fang Yue quickly disposed of the bodies.
He only found a few silver banknotes and, on the body of the Qi Sensing Martial Master, a letter.
Without reading it, Fang Yue pocketed the letter and headed in the direction of the Xiahe County militia’s encampment, recalling its location from memory.
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"This time, Fang Yue will die for sure."
"That’s right. How could he possibly survive being hunted by a senior from the Blood Dragon Platform! Haha, I bet he won’t even know what hit him before he dies." Deep in the forest, Wei He and Wang Zili were meeting in secret.
Hearing Wang Zili’s words, Wei He gave a slight nod.
’He was certain that Fang Yue had no chance of escaping this time.’
’Fang Yue’s strength is decent, and he could be considered a young talent, but he’s a world away from me, Wei He. A person like that isn’t worth much of my attention.’
’The man doesn’t know his place. A bumpkin like him deserves to die.’
Meanwhile, Fang Yue had already arrived nearby. He had seen the two of them and was wondering what they were doing together.
He hadn’t planned on prying and was just going to avoid them, sneak past, and find an opportunity to deal with Liu Zheng.
But then, he overheard their conversation.
’So, it was these two who conspired against me!’
Fang Yue let out a cold smile. He pulled a black cloth over his face, his eyes turning frigid. Without changing course, he charged straight toward the two of them, intent on killing.
"Ah! You’re the senior from the Blood Dragon Platform! We have an agreement! You can’t attack us!"
Fang Yue was too fast. He was already right in front of them before they even saw him coming.
At that moment, Wei He and Wang Zili felt themselves completely enveloped by an icy killing intent. Their bodies felt frozen solid, and for a crucial second, they couldn’t even react.
Seeing the black clothes on their attacker, they assumed it was the senior from the Blood Dragon Platform turning on them.
Naturally, they immediately started screaming and begging for their lives.
But unfortunately for them, this was a world where the strong preyed on the weak. They had plotted against Fang Yue, and he had no intention of letting them go.
With a cold smile, Fang Yue’s figure suddenly vanished.
SHLICK!
SHLICK!
With two soft sounds, Wei He and Wang Zili’s eyes both went wide, filled with resentment and despair.
After killing them, Fang Yue slipped away unnoticed.
By the time Fang Yue snuck into the Xiahe County militia encampment, he found that Liu Zheng was nowhere in sight. He had no idea where the man had gone.
Seeing this, Fang Yue had no choice but to give up for now.
He slipped away just as quietly as he had arrived.
"Where’s Wang Zili? Tell me where he went, now!"
Just as he reached Feiyun Stronghold, Fang Yue spotted a familiar figure.
’That woman came here too? And she even found Chen Qing?’
’The two of them actually came all the way here to get revenge on Wang Zili. They’re certainly persistent.’
’I wonder what kind of deep-seated hatred they have for the Wang Family to go to such lengths to deal with them.’
’They’re even willing to take such huge risks to come here!’
However, the two of them were clearly unlucky, as they were quickly discovered.
They had no choice but to flee and disappear into the deep woods.
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In the afternoon, Fang Yue led the militia soldiers back to the encampment.
"We’re indebted to you, Lord Fang. Your contribution in helping Wenxi County win the competition was immeasurable."
Liu Zheng had clearly already received the news. Though he looked shocked and disbelieving upon first seeing Fang Yue, he quickly concealed his emotions and gave him a warm reception.
"Not at all. I was only doing my duty."
Fang Yue smiled slightly, playing along with the pleasantries. He had, after all, seen the glint in County Magistrate Wang’s eyes just a moment ago.
He knew this man was likely involved in what had happened today, but without proof, he couldn’t just kill a County Magistrate on the spot.
If he did, he would have to be prepared to live as a fugitive for the rest of his life.
His entire family, young and old, would be implicated.
He might be able to escape, but his family couldn’t.
So, even though killing intent surged within him, this wasn’t the time or place. He could only suppress it for now.
’I’ll wait for my chance. An opportunity will come to uncover the truth and kill everyone involved.’
’I can afford to wait. As time goes on, my strength will only continue to grow.’