145: Chapter 145 Dark Moon Nine Heads!

The moment Krausi whispered, the leader of the black-clad men, whose head had been pierced by the arrow...

...his figure blurred, dissipating into the air like black mist.

On the rooftop on the other side of the street, the black-clad leader slowly materialized, his staff emitting a faint purple glow.

"A keen perception. Unfortunately... it's already too late."

He gave a sinister smile as a dazzling light suddenly erupted from the tip of his staff.

At the same time, the barrier surrounding the inn began to tremble violently.

Dark purple runes slithered like living creatures, exuding a suffocating sense of oppression.

"Not good, he's activating the barrier's killing move!"

Milian's face turned deathly pale. "This barrier isn't just for sealing space; it's a killing array imbued with destructive power!"

Lu Yin's pupils also contracted. That black-clad leader was definitely an Awakening Level expert.

Not only had the opponent come prepared, but he also seemed to know all of Lu Yin's secrets.

However, those who truly knew his power were limited to Milian and the Three Women, and those four Golden Fighters from the Golden Cult.

Yet, it was clearly impossible for the Dark Moon Brotherhood to ally with the Golden Cult.

So, how exactly had his information been leaked?

Could it be... that among Milian and the Three Women, there was a member of the Dark Moon Brotherhood?

Lu Yin considered this for a moment but instantly dismissed it.

To enter the Holy Hall Academy, one had to pass through layers of scrutiny.

If they were truly spies from an external alliance, they would have been discovered long ago.

The only remaining explanation now was that the opponent had some unknown method to monitor their every move.

Lu Yin's thoughts raced, but the current situation left him no time for careful consideration.

"Elder Lin, break the barrier!"

Lu Yin shouted loudly, summoning Lin Xiao forth.

The moment Lin Xiao appeared, he immediately locked onto the black-clad leader.

"Divine Sword Art: Thousand-Mile Slash!"

His figure stood tall like a pine tree, his sword pointing towards the heavens.

A brilliant sword light shot skyward, threatening to tear the firmament asunder.

However, faced with the terrifying power Lin Xiao displayed, the black-clad leader's expression didn't change in the slightest.

Just as that dazzling sword light was about to strike his body, the space before him distorted, accompanied by a cold, low utterance.

"Embrace of Shadows!"

Shadow power, like a massive black hole, completely devoured the brilliant sword light unleashed by Lin Xiao.

The sword light vanished into the darkness without even stirring a single ripple.

"Commanding a Third Awakening Expert... is this really something a first turn Professional can do?"

"I can't wait to capture this guy and study him thoroughly."

After devouring Lin Xiao's sword light, a figure stepped out from that shadowy black hole.

He was also clad in black, though slightly taller and leaner in build.

"Shadow Chief, now is not the time for games. This guy bears a divine inheritance and likely holds the secret to godhood."

"Hurry up and subdue them to avoid complications."

The moment the Shadow Chief appeared, another man holding a black sword materialized silently.

The energy fluctuations emanating from him were profound and vigorous; his level was probably even above that of the Shadow Chief.

"Sword Chief, you two are too slow."

The previous black-clad leader looked at the two and said calmly.

"Demon Head, each of us Nine Chiefs of Dark Moon has our own missions. The sudden order from the President to assemble here inevitably caused some delays."

The Shadow Chief chuckled, looking towards the black-clad mage holding the staff as he spoke.

"The Nine Chiefs of Dark Moon..."

Listening to their conversation, Milian, standing nearby, felt her pupils tremble violently.

As an exchange student from an external alliance, she had heard some rumors about forces like the Dark Moon Brotherhood.

The members of the Dark Moon Brotherhood came from all over the world.

They were managed by a single President, under whom served nine top-tier experts known as the Nine Chiefs of Dark Moon.

Each chief possessed a unique title and astonishing strength.

The three before them were clearly the Demon Head, Shadow Chief, and Sword Chief among them.

Three Awakening Level experts acting simultaneously showed just how seriously the opponent viewed this operation.

"It seems the commotion caused by this divine inheritance is truly no small matter."

Lu Yin inwardly sneered, yet not a trace of panic could be seen in his eyes.

"Little one, surrender."

The Sword Chief slowly raised the black sword in his hand, its tip pointing directly at Lu Yin. "You cannot escape."

The instant the Sword Chief's words fell, Lin Xiao's figure suddenly vanished from his spot.

"Sword Shadow Step!"

In the next moment, Lin Xiao had already appeared before the Sword Chief, his sword thrusting forward with a piercing light.

"Petty tricks."

The Sword Chief snorted coldly, blocking effortlessly with a casual swing of his black sword.

*Clang!*

The deafening sound of metal clashing erupted, and the shockwave from the collision of two terrifying forces sent the surrounding black-clad men flying.

"Hundred Swords Without Trace!"

Lin Xiao's voice was icy. The god slaying sword in his hand instantly transformed into a hundred sword shadows, pouring down like a torrential rain.

Each sword shadow carried an edge sharp enough to tear space, completely sealing off all of the Sword Chief's escape routes.

Facing the storm of a hundred sword shadows from Lin Xiao, a flicker of surprise passed through the Sword Chief's eyes, but then the corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile.

"Domain of the Shadow Sword!"

The Sword Chief's Shadow Sword Domain spread rapidly like ink, instantly enveloping the entire street in a thick layer of darkness.

The collision of their ultimate techniques sent sharp sword energy flying in all directions, instantly ravaging the area around them.

"Heh, leave that troublesome fellow to the Sword Chief."

The Shadow Chief, watching the Sword Chief's fierce battle with Lin Xiao, let out a sinister laugh.

Immediately, his figure abruptly transformed into several shadows, assaulting Lu Yin from different directions.

"Watch out!" Milian cried out in alarm.

But Lu Yin was already prepared. Almost the moment the Shadow Chief moved, he locked his focus onto the Demon Head.

"Die! Shadow Assault!"

The multiple figures split from the Shadow Chief moved like phantoms, each exuding a heart-stopping aura of death.

The shadows traced bizarre arcs through the air, sealing off Lu Yin's retreat from all sides.

At this critical juncture, a silver light flashed in Lu Yin's eyes.

"Space-Time Conversion!"

*Whoosh!*

The next moment, he had appeared on the rooftop where the Demon Head had been standing.

And the Demon Head who had been standing there was now swapped to Lu Yin's previous location.

Neither the Demon Head nor the Shadow Chief had anticipated that Lu Yin possessed such a bizarre ability.

When the Demon Head found himself at the center of the Shadow Assault, his pupils contracted sharply, and he cursed angrily.

"Damn it!"

In his haste, he could only swing his staff, barely managing to erect a dark purple shield.

*Boom!*

Shadows and shield collided violently, erupting in a deafening roar.

-2,356,545! -2,235,655! -2,656,854!

Several damage numbers floated above the Demon Head's head. He grunted, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Although the Shadow Chief had withdrawn some force at the last moment, the sheer power of the attack itself still inflicted significant damage.

"Dammit!"

The Demon Head glared furiously at Lu Yin on the rooftop, his eyes practically spitting fire.

The Shadow Chief's expression was also grim, having failed to anticipate that Lu Yin possessed such a strange spatial ability.