78: You are a fragile mage, how dare you let me get close to you!

The ecstasy in Yu Changqing's eyes was almost overflowing.

Li Yan, you dog, at least you did one good thing before you died.

This old man won't blame you anymore!

His figure suddenly accelerated, pouncing towards Lu Ming.

A huge will to survive made him burst out with unprecedented speed.

"Lu Ming! Watch out!!!"

Zhao Qingge panicked.

Even when the stone coffin seal was broken earlier, there wasn't a ripple on her face, but now, for the first time, panic appeared.

This old geezer actually went for that brat, Lu Ming!!!

Zhao Qingge's alarmed shout still echoed in the stone hall, as the jade tablet, imbued with the might of heaven, smashed down towards Yu Changqing's back.

But Yu Changqing seemed to have eyes in the back of his head; he instantly unleashed his domain.

One was lightning and thunder.

The other was black mist like a curtain.

The two collided, and space instantly tore, emitting a piercing, sharp explosion.

Amidst the explosion, Yu Changqing's black domain was violently shaken by the jade tablet, and countless black mists dissipated like scattered ink.

But he used this recoil to suddenly accelerate, his thin figure shooting towards Lu Ming like an arrow released from a bowstring.

His youthful left hand suddenly conjured an iron chain glowing with black light, coiling towards Lu Ming like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.

This Soul-Reaping Chain was left with him by the Phoenix Venerable last time.

As for its use, it couldn't be explained too much.

He only knew that even if he was at the Fifth Realm, if entangled by the Yin energy on this demonic item, his spiritual energy would freeze, and he would instantly become a lamb to the slaughter.

The chance to turn the tide was right before his eyes!

Zhao Qingge might be clever, but I, Yu Changqing, am even more so.

"Come here, boy!"

At the critical moment, Chen Ziliang suddenly stood in front of Lu Ming, his expression resolute.

Memories of the past flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern.

He lost his father at three, his mother at five, and by six, he was wandering with his younger sister.

A fortune-teller said he was a lonely star of destiny, but he didn't believe in fate.

Over the years, he had cheated, lied, and begged.

Even when he later luckily became a member of the Night Watch Division, he was just a dispensable, marginal character.

It wasn't until his younger sister fell seriously ill and needed a large sum for surgery that he started to resent the cruel heavens for never loving him.

His entire life, from birth, had been trampled in the mud by fate.

Until he met the man behind him.

So, what if it was a life for a life?

He would wield the jade dragon and die for his lord, repaying his lord's kindness on the golden platform.

Chen Ziliang spread his arms, calmly awaiting death.

Suddenly, Lu Ming's voice came from behind him, full of disdain.

"Are you acting in some melodramatic tearjerker here? Bro, please stop disgusting me!"

"Move aside, look at what this old geezer can do! He thinks I'm a pushover, does he? Watch me kill him!"

With that, Lu Ming directly reached out and caught the black-glowing iron chain.

Yu Changqing pulled sharply, and his figure flew towards the opponent with the momentum.

Only a bewildered and slightly embarrassed Chen Ziliang remained frozen in place.

What did he mean?

Kill Yu Changqing?

I didn't understand.

Seeing this, Shen Shiyuan and the others were also stunned.

"He couldn't even dodge that?!"

Ouyang Zhi frowned: "No, that's not right. I saw him clearly catch it voluntarily. Could it be that he wants to..."

A more absurd thought flashed through her mind as she recalled Lu Ming's murderous eyes.

But soon, she realized how ridiculous her idea was.

That was the Soul-Reaping Chain!

Once entangled, with Yin energy clinging to one's body and spiritual energy frozen, it was hard to even struggle, let alone resist!

What a brave but foolish brute!

..."Hahaha, Zhao Qingge, if you move, I'll kill him!"

Yu Changqing looked at Lu Ming, who was within arm's reach, his youthful face filled with a sinister grin of satisfaction.

But soon, his smile froze.

Because Lu Ming, whom he had pulled over, not only showed no panic but instead had a slight smile on his lips.

Lu Ming's smile sent an inexplicable chill down his spine.

Yu Changqing subconsciously tried to activate the Yin energy of the Soul-Reaping Chain.

Golden runes suddenly erupted from Lu Ming's body.

The Nine Yang Divine Body's [Immunity to All Evil] was triggered.

Lu Ming activated his spiritual energy without any hindrance, his eyes revealing icy killing intent.

"You're a squishy mage, what makes you think you can get close to me?"

The next second, a golden blade light struck out.

One strike after another.

Each strike carried a sharp whistle that cut through the air, and the golden blade light was like a scorching sun tearing through the sky.

Yu Changqing had no idea that Lu Ming could be immune to the Soul-Reaping Chain's restraint; completely unprepared, he was instantly pierced through his Qi Sea, and the spiritual energy in his body surged out like a bursting flood.

He widened his eyes, his youthful face filled with disbelief; the sinister grin of satisfaction from earlier had long vanished, replaced by bone-deep fear.

"No... impossible!"

"How can you still use spiritual energy!!!"

Yu Changqing's face was full of resentment and confusion.

Hate!

What kind of monster was this kid?

Li Yan, you really deserve to die!

"Tsk tsk tsk, I still prefer the way you looked just now, so confident of victory!"

Lu Ming pinned him under his foot, his eyes full of mockery... This sudden reversal stunned everyone.

Ouyang Zhi's eyes widened, as if she had seen a ghost.

"How could this be... Why is this happening... How could he..."

Shen Shiyuan looked at Lu Ming's back, his heart inexplicably trembling.

Although he forced himself to self-comfort.

It's nothing, just luck.

Yes, it must be just luck!

Even Zhao Qingge, who was accustomed to Lu Ming's various counter-kills, couldn't help but open her mouth slightly at this moment.

How did he do it? That was a Fifth Realm expert!

But after the shock, an unnamed rage instantly filled her heart.

This old scoundrel dared to try and harm Lu Ming!

Unforgivable, absolutely unforgivable!

"Old scoundrel, die for me!"

Zhao Qingge's furious shout exploded in the stone hall, and the jade tablet, once again imbued with the might of heaven, smashed towards Yu Changqing like a golden meteor.

At this moment, she had completely forgotten her objective.

Whether to leave him alive no longer mattered; anyone who dared to harm her boy had to die!

At this time, Yu Changqing's Qi Sea was broken, and spiritual energy was leaking out; how could he still have the strength to resist this fatal blow?

He could only watch as the jade tablet continuously grew larger before his eyes, and the shadow of death instantly enveloped him.

In despair, Yu Changqing subconsciously shouted: "Mercy! I surrender! I'm willing to cooperate!"

"Boom!"

The jade tablet slammed hard onto Yu Changqing's body, without any hesitation.

His body was like an ant crushed by a boulder, exploding instantly.

Black mist and fresh blood mixed together, splattering the surrounding stone pillars, and the originally black-glowing Soul-Reaping Chain also turned to dust in the golden light.

Only the crisp sound of the jade tablet falling to the ground and the deathly silence of the crowd remained in the stone hall.

"Uh... Auntie, why didn't you leave him alive again?"

Looking at the murderous Zhao Qingge, Lu Ming swallowed.

When Zhao Qingge heard Lu Ming's words, the killing intent that hadn't completely dissipated around her body instantly paused, and her tense shoulders relaxed slightly.

She turned around and looked at Lu Ming, the fierce look in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by a subtle blush that was hard to detect.

"Are you okay?"

Lu Ming looked at the concern almost overflowing from her eyes, and his body suddenly slumped, falling precisely over the abyss.

He was fine originally, but now, no matter what, he had to be in trouble.

Hiss, I'm directly having a top-tier lungful!

Zhao Qingge's body stiffened, and her pretty face unknowingly flushed with red...