Chapter 450 - 432: Boy, Surrender and Die

The Su Mansion, front courtyard.

Su Can led a team of guards on a diligent patrol. It had become his routine to personally lead one round of patrols each day before handing over the shift to the guards under him.

As he reached the main gate, his gaze habitually drifted to the building across the street. The Guard Commander there was also a young Martial Artist. The two would run into each other at this time every day and exchange a nod.

However, this routine wasn’t one Su Can had initiated. Rather, it had been deliberately established by the other party.

The Su Mansion now held a respected status, while the Patriarch of the neighboring family was merely a wealthy merchant in the city named Wang Dafu. He had gotten incredibly lucky becoming Su Yu’s neighbor. His conduct was also very thoughtful, and he often took the initiative to visit with gifts to curry favor.

Because they were neighbors, Su Yu hadn’t refused his overtures.

Over time, Su Can had also become acquainted with their Guard Commander.

But today, Su Can waited for a long time without seeing anyone emerge from the opposite building. The main gate was shut tight. This made Su Can’s brow furrow unconsciously. He turned to Su Erhu beside him and asked, "Erhu, did you see anyone from the Wang Family patrolling the street today?"

Su Erhu hailed from Qingxi Village and was one of the mansion’s core loyalists. He was sharp and capable, and had recently broken through to become a Martial Artist.

His expression tightened. He said in a low voice, "Brother Can, I saw Commander Wang Xu from across the street during the day. We even said hello."

He also sensed that something was wrong. "Sir," he whispered, "should I take a patrol out to the street and check on the situation?"

"Yes, be careful! I’m going to report to Second Brother!"

Su Erhu nodded with a grim expression, took a squad of guards, and went out the gate with lanterns in hand to patrol Anping Square’s main street.

He deliberately shouted, "Brothers, after we finish this patrol, drinks are on me."

The men burst out laughing, and they unknowingly ambled over to the Wang Family’s entrance.

"Go on, call for Brother Wang. Ask him if he wants to have a drink and some mutton with us tonight."

A man beside him understood immediately and stepped forward to knock on the door.

"KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!"

Inside the Wang residence, Ghost Face had already noticed the guards at the door, his brow slightly furrowed.

’What’s with these people?’

’They seem to be very familiar with the Wang Family.’

His mind raced. He couldn’t deal with them now. If he opened the door, he would only expose himself.

At the gate, the guard failed to get an answer. He turned away, cursing, "Damn it, a bunch of drunks. They must be wasted again."

His words naturally reached Ghost Face’s ears, and the tension in his heart eased. ’Maybe I haven’t been exposed yet.’

’But I can’t delay any longer. These ordinary guards pose no threat. I must act now!’ His figure flickered, and he immediately went to find Feng Han.

Meanwhile, Feng Han had just circled around to the other side of the Su Mansion and shot a flaming arrow with a message attached over the wall.

Su Yu’s Divine Sense was astonishing. He instantly flashed into the backyard and caught the arrow. He quickly unfurled the burning silk scroll to read its contents: "Lord Su Yu, I am Feng Han of Wind Evil Stronghold. The Merciful Saintess of the Black Lotus Sect has sent me and Protector Ghost Face to ambush you! That Ghost Face’s strength is astounding. He is at Muscle Forging Perfection, no ordinary expert."

Just as Su Yu finished reading the silk scroll, the flames had nearly consumed it. His mind stirred.

’Feng Han of Wind Evil Stronghold?’

’Isn’t he from Linyuan City? Why would he travel all this way to Black Stone City just to tip me off?’

’And who is this Merciful Saintess? Why is she targeting me?’

All sorts of questions flooded his mind, but Su Yu had no time to ponder them. He immediately spread his Divine Sense, probing toward the Wang Family’s residence outside.

A moment later, Su Can also rushed into the backyard. "Second Brother, there might be a problem over at the Wang Family’s residence."

Hearing Su Can’s report, Su Yu confirmed the enemy’s presence. With a grave expression, he said, "Third Brother, take some men and guard the Su Mansion. Zhen’Er, you’ll come with me. We’ll strike first to gain the upper hand!"

He had already finished scouting the situation at the Wang Family’s residence with his Divine Sense.

There were two enemies at Muscle Forging Realm Perfection. One was indeed Feng Han, who had sent the message, and the other wore a ghost mask, just as Feng Han had said.

Su Yu immediately deduced the situation. ’This Feng Han clearly doesn’t want to die for the Black Lotus Sect. Perhaps he was forced to join.’

’He’s witnessed my thunder techniques before, which is why he’s wary of me.’

Su Yu quickly scanned the information on his Divine Skills and Authority abilities on his panel.

[Divine Skill]: Silent Extinction (Thunder) (Tier Two) (Unlocked: 1%) (Available)

[Authority]: Thunder (Integrity: 3.1%) (Thunder Summoning Uses: 2)

[Authority]: Flesh (Integrity: 0.1%) (Flesh Healing) (Beginner)

[Divine Skill] Taibai Primordial Magnetism (Metal) (Tier Two) (Unlocked: 51%) (Strands of Taibai Primordial Magnetic Gold Qi: 0)

Although he was out of Taibai Primordial Magnetic Gold, his strongest trump cards—his Divine Skill and Authority—were still available!

’In that case, these two can be killed!’

"Brother Su, I can feel two powerful auras. They might be at Muscle Forging Realm Perfection. They’re in the Wang residence."

Yang Zhen’s stunningly beautiful face turned serious, and a murderous glint flashed in her jade-green eyes.

Su Yu gave Zhen’Er a surprised look. He hadn’t expected her to be able to sense them and wondered what method she had used.

However, now was not the time to investigate. He nodded. "It’s two enemies from the Black Lotus Sect at Muscle Forging Realm Perfection. I’ll strike first to weaken them, then you take care of one of them!"

"Let’s go!"

The situation was urgent. Without a moment’s hesitation, Su Yu and Zhen’Er’s figures flickered as they leaped directly over the Su Mansion’s courtyard wall and rapidly approached the Wang residence.

Under the perception of Su Yu’s Divine Sense, the two from the Black Lotus Sect had just rendezvoused and seemed to be heading for the Su Mansion.

He didn’t hesitate for an instant, chanting inwardly.

"Thunder Summoning!"

As his Authority of Thunder activated, the night sky, already obscured by dark clouds, was instantly filled with roiling thunderclouds.

"RUMBLE..."

In just a few moments, a thundercloud large enough to cover the entirety of Black Stone City abruptly appeared. The city at night was plunged into pitch darkness, and the scattered starlight vanished without a trace.

With the appearance of this thundercloud, a red signal flare immediately shot up from the direction of the Inner City, exploding in the pitch-black night sky.

It seemed that the thundercloud Su Yu had summoned was immediately identified as man-made.

At that moment, Feng Han, who was in the courtyard, let out a strange cry and dodged toward the house to flee.

Ghost Face, however, sneered and tightened his grip on the Profound Thunder Disc gifted to him by the Merciful Saintess!

’Even though I don’t know how I was discovered first, I’m not panicking at all. That Su Yu’s strength is pathetic. He’s just a brat in the Ape Tendon Realm.’

’He only defeated Feng Han before because of that Divine Celestial Thunder. Now that I have the Profound Thunder Disc, that little trick of his is useless. If he faces me, I’ll cripple him in less than ten moves!’

"BOOM!"

"BOOM!"

Two consecutive bolts of celestial thunder tore through the pitch-black night sky, striking precisely toward the two enemies in the Wang residence’s front courtyard.

Su Yu had no intention of letting Feng Han go. ’Regardless of whether his surrender is real or fake, I can summon two bolts of celestial thunder right now. I’ll just strike him first and sort it out later!’

"Aah! Celestial thunder!"

Feng Han was already scared witless by celestial thunder. The moment he saw the roaring bolt descend, his Martial Artist’s intuition screamed danger.

’I’m locked on!’

He had no time to curse Su Yu for striking him. The Jiao Tendons in his legs bulged and roared as he wished he could grow four legs and desperately scramble into the house.

But how could a human’s speed compare to that of celestial thunder? Forget the Muscle Forging Realm; even most in the Profound Bone Realm couldn’t dodge an unexpected bolt from the heavens!

"BOOM!"

The bolt of celestial thunder struck Feng Han squarely. He let out a blood-curdling scream as his body, charred black, fell straight to the ground.

The other bolt of celestial thunder fell at almost the same instant, striking Ghost Face with perfect accuracy.

"HAHAHAHAHA!"

But Ghost Face let out an arrogant laugh. The astonishingly powerful celestial thunder struck his body but didn’t cause even the slightest bit of damage.

The Profound Thunder Disc in his hand seemed to possess a magical power, absorbing every last bit of the celestial thunder’s energy.

"Brat, accept your death!"

Ghost Face stomped his foot, and like a mad dragon bursting from the sea, his figure shot over the high walls of the Wang residence, pouncing toward Su Yu and Yang Zhen outside.

When Su Yu had summoned the celestial thunder just now, he had also revealed his aura, allowing the enemy to discover his position.

At this moment, the reflections of Su Yu and Yang Zhen appeared in Ghost Face’s eyes, and he was overjoyed.

’This Su Yu was foolish enough to come out of the Su Mansion himself! It looks like he wanted to strike first and gain the upper hand.’

’Too bad his Thunder Summoning just now was nullified by my Thunder Summoning Disc.’

’Everything is going according to my plan!’

It was as if his eyes already reflected the scene of Su Yu being torn apart by a single one of his Ghost Shadow Claws. His expression was utterly savage.

’So what if he’s the Black Stone Guardian? On what grounds is he favored by the Saintess? I’ll tear him apart in one move, and when I get back, I’ll just say he was too weak to even take a single hit!’