Chapter 630 - 346: Assassination_2

Chapter 630: Chapter 346: Assassination_2

The biggest issue today is preventing an alliance between Liaoyuan Mansion and Celestial Sound Mansion...

And at this point, it’s impossible to wash our hands of the whole affair cleanly.

He immediately took a deep breath and said:

"As for what is truly happening, I, Han, do not know... However, I have never colluded with the Celestial Evil Cult!

"Brother Ouyang, you must believe me!"

Ouyang Tianxu nodded:

"I believe you."

As soon as he spoke, Ouyang Tianfeng arrived at Ouyang Tianxu’s side, lowering his voice with effort as he spoke hoarsely:

"Big brother, we’ve already blocked off the Han family’s escape route; they can’t fly away even with wings."

Han Qiujun: "..."

Ouyang Tianxu: "..."

After a while, Ouyang Tianxu replied helplessly:

"Can’t you lower your voice a bit more?"

Ouyang Tianfeng was utterly confused:

"I already did!"

"Hahahahaha!!!!"

Han Qiujun laughed up towards the sky:

"Well, well, well, Ouyang Tianxu, so you’ve long been plotting against me, Han!"

"No other choice."

Ouyang Tianxu sighed:

"This morning, the Celestial Evil Cult ambushed Han Yiren and others at Qingquan Gorge, and I was right there watching.

"Watched as Celestial Sound Mansion appeared to rescue them, then saw you perform your charade in front of me, attempting to frame Celestial Sound Mansion for everything...

"To be honest, I was unwilling to believe that you, Han Qiujun, had colluded with the Celestial Evil Cult.

"Unfortunately, the evidence is laid in front of me; even if I want to disbelieve, I can’t!"

As he said this, he urged his horse forward and spoke in a heavy tone:

"Han Qiujun, surrender, and there might still be a way to live..."

"Surrender!?"

Han Qiujun’s eyes swept over the faces of everyone present, snorting with laughter:

"You’ve long known my plans, yet put on such a show; how could I possibly surrender!?

"At this point... it’s merely a matter of who wins, who loses!

"Since I am not dead yet, it’s too soon to admit defeat. Attack for me!!!"

As his words fell, a wave of murderous intent erupted from within the Star Split Mansion’s ranks.

Han Qiujun took the lead, and then there was a series of banging sounds rising from around him, his figure leaping from the Golden Chair, attacking Ouyang Tianxu who was closest to him.

[Star Splitting Nine Transformations], one transformation one grade, Han Qiujun leading at eighth grade, was indeed unmatched!

Now a fierce thunderous rage was unleashed, with nothing able to withstand!

Ouyang Tianxu was well-prepared, giving a light shout as [Liaoyuan Strength] ran through his palms, leaping up, and in an instant colliding with Han Qiujun.

Boom!!!

This strike was indeed earth-shattering, causing a trembling impact all around.

The disciples nearby coughed up blood and retreated, with only those having profound inner power escaping unscathed.

Simultaneously, the experts within the clans also revealed themselves.

On Han’s side were Han Qiuyu, Han Qiushuang, the Seven Stars of Cyan Dragon, the Seven Stars of Black Tortoise, and the Seven Stars of Vermilion Bird from the Twenty-Four Solar Terms.

All experts appeared one after another.

The Ouyang Family’s elite combat strength didn’t match the Han’s all-out deployment, with Ouyang Tianfeng being the only expert taken along.

With such a clash of forces, Liaoyuan Mansion was immediately on the downtrend.

Ouyang Tianxu bore the brunt, and though his [Liaoyuan Strength] was formidable, it was far inferior compared to Han Qiujun’s eighth-grade [Star Splitting Nine Transformations].

Overpowered in the contest of inner power, he let out a muffled grunt, already falling to a disadvantage.

Han Qiujun decided to kill Ouyang Tianxu first, break through the Ouyang family’s blockade, and then compete with Celestial Sound Mansion.

At that point, there would be room to advance or retreat.

But just then, a celestial melody descended from the heavens.

Han Qiujun’s expression changed; without time for further thought, he forced Ouyang Tianxu back with a palm strike, his figure retreating with the flow.

Then there was a ripping sound as an invisible energy descended from the sky, marking a deep crack on the ground where he had stood.

[Hundred Blood Thousand Kill Song]!

However, it was not Liu Jinghan striking now, but Liu Zhaonian.

He sat cross-legged atop the city wall, playing the zither with both hands; while dealing with the Han family, he sneakily gave Han Qiujun a strike, temporarily relieving Ouyang Tianxu’s plight.

Ouyang Tianxu seized the opportunity to retreat, no longer confronting Han Qiujun head-on.

Han Qiujun intended to pursue, but Ouyang Tianxu, being tall, was slippery and hard to catch.

Unable to kill him, Han Qiujun was also being remotely threatened by Liu Zhaonian’s Sound Skill.

If this continued, not only would there be no progress, but he would also be forced into a dead end by these two.

Immediately, he commanded:

"First, break through the Celestial Sound Mansion!!"

Without needing his words, the Five Tones and Seven Rhymes had already taken action.

Alongside the Twenty-One Constellations, the scene was filled with killing intent in an instant, colorful Gang Qi flying and crisscrossing, with all sorts of musical pieces rising and falling.

Han Qiujun no longer sought trouble with Ouyang Tianxu, relying on his superior Lightweight Technique to ascend directly to the city tower, intending to have a life-and-death battle with Liu Zhaonian.

Liu Zhaohua laughed heartily and stepped forward.

Using her body as an instrument, each step resounded with sound, each sound followed by a slash; after just a few steps, Han Qiujun was already caught in the endless sharpness.

"Supreme Celestial Sound!?"

Han Qiujun squinted his eyes, spreading his arms, enveloped by layers of Gang Qi, charging towards Liu Zhaonian against the endless sharp edges.

He extended a single palm, seemingly gathering the terrifying force of a star in his palm.

With just a stretch of his hand, the city wall groaned under the strain.

This move, also from the Star Splitting Nine Transformations, carried a name that sounded quite common... called Star Splitting Hand!

Pluck a star with bare hands, split a star with bare hands.

If a star could be split, what about a person?

Liu Zhaonian lowered his head without speaking, immersed in his music, layers of sharpness stacking up like lotus, blooming brilliantly.

Upon contact with the Star Splitting Hand, the two immense forces flew apart and scattered in all directions.

Now on the city tower, there were not many people left. Han Yiren and others were still there; initially seeing the fight break out, they wanted to offer some help.

But now, Han Qiujun’s single move of Star Splitting Hand truly showed them the disparity among top masters in this world.

This god-like technique was truly beyond their ability to withstand.

If only they could be a bit further away... to avoid getting caught in the sharp waves.

The power they exhibited was such that a touch would be fatal, and even a graze would cause injury.

In just a few breaths, Liu Zhaonian’s Lotus Zither Sound, encasing him, began to falter.

On the verge of breaking, a whistling sound suddenly approached Han Qiujun.

It was Liu Zhaohua making a move.

And not only Liu Zhaohua, the same zither sounds arose from both sides, belonging to Liu Qingyan and Liu Jinghan, with a bright moon hanging high.

Indeed, the moon rises over the sea, and the moonlight, like Sword Qi, fills the wheel!

Chu Qing’s lips curled into a slight smile; Wu Qianhuan never feared anyone, regardless of who they were, she never lacked the courage to face them.

Opportunities to cross swords with a master like Han Qiujun were rare; after this battle, her Sword Technique would undoubtedly improve.

While Chu Qing was observing the situation, someone else was quietly observing him.

Experts from the Evil Extermination List of the Mirror of Sin!

They were now on this city tower, and with their ability, infiltrating the Celestial Sound Mansion, though not easy as pie, was also not particularly difficult.

Currently, they were waiting for an opportunity.

An opportunity to deliver a fatal blow!

Chu Qing’s concentrated focus on the battle was quite a good opportunity for them.

Of course, there was also an opportunity when Chu Qing was busy fighting someone.

But everything has its pros and cons. While that situation was favorable, it would also heighten Chu Qing’s alertness to the peak, being vigilant in all directions, which was no empty boast.

Thus, a few individuals in the shadows exchanged glances.

They decided to take action immediately!

Then, a plain-looking middle-aged man stealthily turned around, instantly blending into the shadow underfoot.

Chu Qing’s shadow behind him wavered slightly, and a figure silently rose from his shadow.

He held something in his hand, seemingly a bamboo tube, a squeeze of the trigger would shoot out countless silver rays.

At such a distance, there was no stopping it!

But just at that moment, a sudden voice appeared:

"Watch out!"

The ’shadow’s’ pupils contracted abruptly; naturally, this warning was not for himself.

Without even looking at the source of the voice, he activated the trigger, sending a cascade of cold rays, like a starry waterfall, to instantly engulf Chu Qing’s entire body.

Yet, when the cold rays were still about an inch away from Chu Qing, they all came to a stop.

Golden light enveloped Chu Qing, as he slowly turned his head:

"I was just watching the exciting part, and you startled me."

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PS: I’m feeling much better today compared to yesterday, and it seems like this small bout of flu is almost under control. It’s a good thing I held on yesterday; otherwise, posting just a single Chapter would indeed have been embarrassing.