54: Throne of the Dark Disciple, Time Yuan

Sword and halberd collided with a crisp, light ring.

Mia slid back several steps, feeling her right hand go numb from the shock. She gritted her teeth, wanting to strike back.

The sound of a foot stomp exploded.

Shattered stones flew in all directions.

The heavenly emperor halberd, which already weighed over a hundred thousand kilograms, was like a light toy in his hands, flashing in beautiful patterns.

Another halberd strike came crashing down.

Clang—!

"Hmph..."

Mia immediately held her sword horizontally to parry, letting out a muffled groan.

This won't work!

This kid.

He's practically a balanced 'Hexagon Warrior' with no weaknesses at all.

Quite some time has passed, and there's no advantage on the other side either. The high-level experts of the Dragon Kingdom must be arriving soon.

If we keep fighting, we'll all die here.

"Retreat!"

She retreated violently.

"Retreat!"

The Dark Cultists in the distance dodged attacks one after another, wanting to pull out of the combat zone.

Shi Lanzhi, with a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, had cold eyes.

"All of you, stay!"

Liu Bai and the others used their full strength to entangle their respective opponents.

Lin Yan watched the figure that had instantly run dozens of meters away.

"Retreat?"

Bang—!

He stomped the ground with a firm step.

"Truly a pack of rats that can't stand the light."

In the center of the flying debris,

Lin Yan pulled his hands as if drawing a bow, his eyes cold, and the four thick meridians in his body flashed madly.

Buzz, buzz—!

The heavenly emperor halberd emitted a series of vibrations and slowly floated in front of him in a piercing stance.

"Do you know what it's called?"

"Halberd Shot!"

The youth drew the bow and arrow, his black hair flying.

His right arm, bulging with veins, suddenly released.

Unrivaled Halberd: Sky-Piercing Shot.

Boom—!

The sound of breaking air exploded.

What?!

Mia, who had just run over a hundred meters, suddenly looked back, her expression horrified.

What kind of Martial Skill is this?

A violent black stream of light, sounding like a roar from the nine netherworlds, flashed instantly.

Swish—!

"You...!"

Mia's footsteps stopped.

Bang—!

Her body exploded like fireworks, a crimson mist of blood blooming.

It's over!!

The other Dark Cultists turned their heads sharply, their faces changing drastically.

Just then.

"Mia!!"

A roar, like a bolt from the blue, tore through the silent night sky.

The entire Magic City was startled awake, and everyone looked up.

"What was that sound?"

"What's going on?"

Exclamations rang out from streets and alleys.

At the same time,

the faces of all Martial Artists of the eighth and ninth ranks and above in Magic City changed drastically.

This pressure covering the whole city!

King Rank!

Who is it?!

They all looked toward Magic Martial University and rushed there with all their might.

Lin Yan looked up.

This is... Under the night sky,

a figure in a black robe suddenly appeared, standing high in the air.

As the corners of his clothes fluttered, a suffocating and terrifying pressure spread madly in all directions.

Black Ice and the others' expressions instantly became solemn.

Dark Cultist Throne!

"Throne."

The several Dark Cultists on the ground trembled and knelt down.

Throne?

Lin Yan glanced at Shi Lanzhi and the others who had instantly moved in front of him.

A King Rank powerhouse of the Dark Cultists?

That woman's identity was indeed extraordinary.

The thought passed.

"Lin Yan!!"

A hoarse, thick voice of rage sounded like thunder.

"Die!"

The black robe raised a palm and pressed down.

Rumble—!

A powerful force like a mountain tsunami or ocean wave made the very air vibrate.

So strong!!

Lin Yan felt this suffocating, desperate pressure that transcended levels.

Is this the King Rank?

A trace of anxiety flashed in Shi Lanzhi's cold eyes.

Why hasn't he arrived yet?

Just then,

another sudden change occurred.

"Seeking death."

Two words echoed in the air like thunder.

Dazzling lightning tore through the sky, stirring up earth-shaking thunder.

A thick blade light that illuminated the sky, carrying endless majesty and destructive power, slashed directly at the black robe in the sky.

Boom—!

A loud explosion followed, and the entire Magic City seemed to tremble for a moment.

"Shi Yuan!"

An unwilling roar echoed.

"You just wait!!"

Lin Yan narrowed his eyes slightly.

Through his Double Pupils, he caught a glimpse of a pool of blood splattered within the slowly fading, blinding light.

That Dark Cultist Throne was injured.

He immediately looked toward the empty distance.

The two Dark Cultist Extreme Seats and several Martial Artists were also gone.

That attack just now must have been from a powerhouse of the Dragon Kingdom.

As if in response to his thoughts,

"Are you all right?"

A gentle voice came.

A man in a black tight-fitting suit appeared before them.

"Director."

Liu Bai and the others spoke respectfully.

Director?

The boss of Black Ice Headquarters?

Eh?

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow, his gaze shifting back and forth between the man and Shi Lanzhi.

"Hehe.."

Shi Yuan chuckled.

"Little fellow."

"Stop guessing."

He pointed at Shi Lanzhi.

"He is my younger brother."

Oh... Lin Yan understood.

No wonder the Dark Cultist Throne shouted 'Shi Yuan' just now.

So he's Shi Lanzhi's older brother.

His pupils flickered slightly.

King Rank... the Double Pupils actually couldn't see through him.

However,

he could keenly sense that this Shi Yuan... seemed to be injured as well.

Is that why he didn't pursue them?

Sensing the gaze,

Shi Yuan turned his head slightly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

Facing mortal danger, yet remaining calm and unruffled.

Not bad.

If Lin Yan knew what he was thinking, he would definitely smile.

Not to mention he still had a protection mechanism that hadn't even sent a prompt yet.

Such a big commotion had been made.

If he could still be killed within the Dragon Kingdom, then what was the point of him joining Black Ice?

Wouldn't it be better to go solo?

After a moment of silence,

Shi Yuan glanced at the food street, which was basically in ruins.

"Arrange for someone to handle this."

"We'll move to another place."

Shi Lanzhi nodded.

"Alright."

...To the east of Magic City, above the deep sea.

Several figures suddenly appeared.

Pfft!

The sound of blood being spat out echoed.

"Your Excellency, Third Throne!"

Several people immediately stepped forward.

The Third Throne turned his head in anger.

"Useless trash."

"Did I not say?"

"Leave that Lin Yan alone!"

The several people trembled.

The two Extreme Seats gritted their teeth.

"Your Excellency."

"When Young Miss Mia heard that the kid could accurately identify us, she came up with this plan to eliminate him."

"We didn't expect that Lin Yan would be so cunning."

"Not only did he call so many people in advance, he even..."

Slap—!

The two were sent flying, spitting blood from a single slap.

The cold gaze under the Third Throne's black hood slowly swept over the other trembling people.

"You still dare to mention Mia."

"A Prodigy of this great era that this Seat worked so hard to nurture."

"Has been destroyed by you just like that!"

"If it weren't for the fact that you still have a bit of use..."

Ignoring their bloody faces, the two Extreme Seats immediately returned and knelt on the sea surface.

"Your Excellency!"

"Please calm your anger."

The Third Throne gave a cold snort.

He turned and left.

Lin Yan!

...Salted Fish Law Firm.

Underground base.

"Are you injured?"

Hearing Shi Lanzhi's question, Shi Yuan waved his hand.

"Minor injury."

"I was ambushed by their second throne on the way."

"I only managed to escape once Speaker Jiang Mobai arrived."

The conversation between the two was not kept secret.

Everyone in the small conference hall heard it at this time.

As expected.

Lin Yan's eyes flickered.

His feeling was not wrong.

Shi Yuan had arrived with injuries.

No wonder Big Brother arrived so late.

"Those pieces of trash."

Shi Lanzhi's eyes were cold.

"Their guts are getting bigger and bigger."