Chapter 7402
Those who disobey shall die!
Upon hearing this, Lu Wenhou's face stiffened again. He cursed Xiao Chen inwardly for being in the way, but he had no choice but to lower his head and reply, "Master is right. Once we arrive at the manor and settle in, I will immediately send someone to 'invite' her over."
"Hmm." The old man in the long robe said no more and closed his eyes again. A faint, almost imperceptible spiritual light flowed around him, and the air in the carriage, which had been chaotic due to Lu Wenhou's rage, instantly became solid and orderly, as if the entire space was under his invisible control.
This is the "aura" emanating from truly top-tier experts... dignified without anger, subtly influencing all things.
About half an hour later, the convoy arrived at Qiyun Mountain Villa.
In a secluded study, Marquis Lü dismissed his attendants and secretly summoned six black-clad masters with deep, imposing presences and bulging temples.
These six individuals were all carefully trained assassins by the Lü family, and their strength ranked among the top ten in the entire Lü family. Each of them was an outstanding member of the Celestial Realm.
Lu Wenhou's face was ashen, and his cold eyes swept over the six men as he ordered, word by word, "If I am not mistaken, Zhou Keying should be at Xiao Chen's Tingtao Villa right now. All six of you, set off immediately to find out what's going on."
"If Xiao Chen isn't here, directly 'invite' Zhou Keying back to the manor. Remember, it's 'invite'... But if she dares to resist, don't hold back; just bring her back alive."
"If Xiao Chen is here... then you should act accordingly and test the depth of his strength. There are many exaggerated rumors outside, and you must verify them with your own eyes to know your enemy and yourself."
"Remember, do not reveal the identity of the Lü family. If things become unfavorable, retreat immediately and do not linger in battle!"
"Yes, young master!" The six men responded in unison, their voices hoarse and sharp, their eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty glint. They bowed and retreated, their figures quickly disappearing outside the door.
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Meanwhile, in the scenic pavilion outside Tingtao Villa.
The venerable Elder of Extreme Yin, dressed in black, sat quietly on the stone bench like a sculpture, his eyes slightly closed, his aura completely contained, as if he had merged with the surrounding environment.
Beside him stood Lin Zhenghao, dressed in a blue robe with an ancient longsword strapped to his back. He too had his eyes closed, meditating, and his expression was solemn.
This is a public area of the villa district, only a few dozen meters away from Xiao Chen's villa, yet it can clearly monitor all paths leading to the villa and the surrounding activity.
The two had been sitting there motionless for more than six hours, like two ancient stone statues.
Who would have thought that this once feared and all-powerful Yin Ancestor, who once commanded the respect of many forces in the outer seas, was now performing a task that was almost like "guarding the gate and protecting the house"?
But he had no choice.
That single drop of vital essence, controlled by Xiao Chen, had already bound his life and death firmly to it… With a single thought, Xiao Chen could obliterate his soul. Moreover, behind Xiao Chen might stand an ancient being whom even he found unfathomable.
Perhaps, staying by the side of such a powerful person with unlimited potential is not necessarily a bad thing.
Suddenly, the eyes of the Extreme Yin Ancestor narrowed, a cold glint flashing in them, and a chilling killing intent spread silently, as if the surrounding air had instantly dropped to freezing point.
"Here you are," he uttered in a low voice, his tone as cold as ice.
Lin Zhenghao also opened his eyes instantly, his grip on the sword hilt tightening slightly, his gaze sharp as a sword as he swept towards the direction below the mountain. Under the cover of night, six dark figures moved stealthily from different directions like ghosts, silently closing in on the villa.
What's even more alarming is that the true energy surging around these six people is as solid as a tide, far beyond what ordinary martial arts nobodies can compare to. They are clearly top-notch experts carefully selected!
"A martial arts master, with a clear objective." A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Extreme Yin Ancestor, and his figure moved slightly.
"Please wait a moment, senior!" Lin Zhenghao suddenly stood up, blocking his way, his tone carrying a hint of fighting spirit. "They're just a few clowns, why bother senior with your actions? Leave them to me!"
Upon hearing this, the Yin Ancestor slowly withdrew his aura and nodded.
He thought to himself, "Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut?" Although these six people were already experts at the Celestial Realm, they were indeed not worth mentioning to him.
Moreover, Lin Zhenghao's strength is now vastly different from what it used to be...
Based on his assessment, Lin Zhenghao's combat strength was already comparable to Duanmu Jue's back then. Even on the Heavenly Ranking, where there were many experts, he could rank within the top 100. Dealing with these few bastards would be more than enough for him.
The next second, Lin Zhenghao's figure flashed out like a ghost, his clothes fluttering without making a sound, leaving only an extremely fast black shadow that instantly cut through the night!
Almost in the blink of an eye, he had blocked the path of the six Lu family experts, like a gatekeeper who appeared out of nowhere.
The six members of the Lü family suddenly stopped, their pupils contracting and their steps halting in unison, their eyes filled with surprise, suspicion, and wariness.
They never expected that such an enigmatic and stylistically dressed person would suddenly appear in this seemingly ordinary villa area to block their way!
Lin Zhenghao's gaze was as cold as ice as he slowly swept over the six people. His voice was flat and emotionless, yet it carried a chilling coldness that went deep into his bones: "I will only say this once... This villa is off-limits. Anyone who violates this rule will die."
The moment the last word "death" was uttered, a chilling killing intent, as solid as a tangible substance, suddenly erupted, enveloping an area of several feet in radius like a cold wave!
The surrounding air seemed to freeze, and the temperature plummeted, causing the six people to shiver involuntarily.
"You cowardly rat hiding your head and tail!" the leader shouted fiercely, his voice trembling with fear. "Are you Xiao Chen's lackey? How dare you block the path of the Lü family! No matter who you are, you are just like your master, courting death!"
Lin Zhenghao was too lazy to waste words. With a slight flip of his right hand, an ancient longsword, completely black and without a handle or blade, silently appeared in his palm.
The sword's blade was completely dull in the night, resembling a black hole that could devour all surrounding light, exuding a deadly danger.
The six members of the Lü family instantly felt a chill run down their spines. Their eyes narrowed, they exchanged glances, and instantly reached a tacit understanding!
"Do it! Kill him!"
With a low shout, six figures suddenly sprang into action! Fists whistled, palm shadows were like a forest, and six condensed qi intertwined to form an impenetrable net of attack, sealing off all of Lin Zhenghao's escape space. With overwhelming power, it crashed down!
Such a coordinated attack would force even experts ranked around 100th on the Celestial Ranking to temporarily avoid its sharp edge and dare not take it head-on!
However, faced with this seemingly fatal blow, only a faint hint of mockery flashed in Lin Zhenghao's eyes.
He lightly tapped the bluestone slab with his toe, and with a muffled "thump," the hard stone slab was slightly dented by his foot!
In the next instant, he shot into the sky like an arrow, his body instantly rising more than three zhang tall, easily escaping the deadly attack net, his posture as light as a leisurely stroll.
While still in mid-air, Lin Zhenghao suddenly twisted his waist, his right leg sweeping down like a steel whip imbued with immense force, accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air, its target the two Lu family experts below! (End of Chapter)