"Clang!"

    Xu Nian''s Xuan Iron Sword directly collided with Ao Feng''s Battle Saber, emitting a ringing sound akin to refined iron.

    Xu Nian was forced back by Ao Feng''s strike, while Ao Feng stood firmly in place, not moving an inch.

    "Ha ha, I thought you were really something. Turns out you''re just a Nine-star Warrior. You''re definitely going to die today!" Ao Feng laughed heartily and swung his Battle Saber towards Xu Nian.

    The corner of Xu Nian''s mouth showed an almost imperceptible cold smile as he flicked his long sword.

    A stream of cold light suddenly shot out with incredible speed, catching Ao Feng off guard; his neck was severed by Xu Nian''s sword before he could react.

    "How... how can this... be!" Ao Feng collapsed instantly, his eyes filled with horror.

    He was a One-star Body Sect Expert, and the young man in front of him was merely a Nine-star Warrior. How could he possess such rapid swordsmanship?

    Xu Nian looked down at Ao Feng''s fallen body, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

    His first move had just been to feign weakness, naturally leading Ao Feng to lower his guard.

    Although Xu Nian could have killed him in an upfront confrontation, it wouldn''t have been as clean and decisive as now.

    Now that they were on Heavenly Slash Gang''s territory, Xu Nian naturally needed to finish the fight quickly.

    "Let me go... Let me go..."

    However, just as Xu Nian had killed Ao Feng, a delicate shout came from a distance.

    Wang Siyu and the woman whom Xu Nian and Wang Yii had previously rescued from Wang Yii''s clutches were both held at knifepoint by members of the Heavenly Slash Gang. Leading them was Lin Ji and Qian Cheng, the two vice Gang Leaders of the Heavenly Slash Gang.

    The faces of Lin Ji and Qian Cheng were exceedingly gloomy, furious as they glared at Xu Nian.

    "Kid, you actually killed three Battle Sect Level experts of my Heavenly Slash Gang. Who exactly are you?" Lin Ji shouted at Xu Nian, his eyes as fierce as a hungry wolf.

    Xu Nian had disguised himself as Ouyang Long, fooling them, which made them feel immensely humiliated.

    "You''re not worthy of knowing my name." Xu Nian smiled faintly, his form shifting back to his original appearance.

    Since he was already exposed, there was no need to maintain the guise of Ouyang Long, especially since it affected his fighting abilities.

    "You''re seeking death! Brothers, get him! Whoever kills this brat will have both these women tonight," Lin Ji roared furiously.

    Xu Nian''s dismissiveness enraged him; since he became the vice Gang Leader of the Heavenly Slash Gang, no one had dared to speak to him that way.

    They thought no members of the Battle Mansion would dare to accept the mission anymore; they hadn''t expected someone would take it on, and that the person would be so strong.

    "Hurry...go report to the Great Gang Leader." Qian Cheng immediately instructed a gang member behind him.

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    The gang member turned and ran toward the back mountain.

    Xu Nian did not stop him, now that he was completely exposed, he might as well cause a major disturbance on Qingliang Mountain.

    After exchanging a glance with Lin Ji, Qian Cheng burst forward.

    "Kid, since you belong to the Battle Mansion, we can''t let you go!" Qian Cheng bellowed, a Long Spear appeared in his hand, stabbing fiercely at Xu Nian.

    "Die!" Lin Ji also roared, a Long Sword appearing in his hands, swinging the sword fiercely at Xu Nian.

    Both were Two-star Warriors and veterans of countless battles.

    Xu Nian couldn''t be careless; his Spiritual Sense controlled two throwing knives attacking Qian Cheng, while he himself faced Lin Ji''s attack.

    "Gale Sword Technique!"

    Xu Nian muttered in his heart without holding back.

    A myriad of Sword Radiance burst out from around him, gathering on his long sword, severing with a fierce Sword Radiance.

    This was a battle to the death, not a match in the arena; holding back was the unwise choice.

    The best way was to kill the enemy with the fastest, most efficient moves.

    Seeing the fierce Sword Radiance slashing toward him, Lin Ji''s complexion changed instantly, slashing his sword in defense.

    "Clang!"

    Lin Ji''s Long Sword slipped from his hand, the terrifying Sword Radiance directly tore open his chest, throwing him back heavily.

    Yet, Xu Nian frowned because Lin Ji''s chest surprisingly had a Xuan Iron Armor.

    The last strike had only left a white mark on the Xuan Iron Armor but hadn''t been able to break through.

    On the other side, Qian Cheng had fended off Xu Nian''s throwing knives and charged at him with his spear.

    Suddenly, Xu Nian found himself at a severe disadvantage.