Chapter 24 - The Insidious Villain
Chapter 24 of "Supreme Martial God of the City" opens with dynamic events: In the mist-filled Yunwu Mountain, several dark figures darted through the forest, moving swiftly upward,... Read on for more!
In the mist-filled Yunwu Mountain, several dark figures darted through the forest, moving swiftly upward, far faster than any running champion seen on TV.
âHuffâŚ
huff,â the autumn wind blew chillingly, red leaves continuously fallingâthis was a pre-dawn battle.
A man in purple clothes, accompanied by several demons with bloodshot eyes, arrived at the mountain peak.
At the center, there was a round platform with two pearl-like orbs, slightly larger, emitting mist and a white glow that intertwined with the moonlight.
The man in purple revealed a greedy look, murmuring, âSo this is the treasure, the Cloud Mist Pearl.
This time Iâve made a significant contribution to the Netherworld Hall.
The Hall Master might view me in a different light, hahaha!!â
He controlled the demons to surround the orbs while he walked over slowly, without the slightest concern for the approaching Shangguan Family, Lin Family, or Mu Yunlong.
Just as he was about to touch the orb, a flying knife shot over, forcing him to retract his hand instantly.
He turned angrily to see who it was.
âXiao Li, your flying knife nearly shattered those two orbs.
What were you thinking?â
âElder Xuan, I was anxious.
We almost got beaten to it.â
It turned out Shangguan Xueâer and her companions had arrived first, just in time to see the man in purple about to take the orbs, prompting Xiao Li to use a flying knife to stop him.
âHey, which faction are you from?
We are from the Shangguan Family in Tianhe City.
There are two orbs here, how about we take one each?â
Shangguan Xueâer felt a sense of danger upon seeing the man in purple.
Her intuition had never been wrong, so she first proposed a split to test the waters.
âMiss, thisâŚâ
Before Elder Xuan could speak, Shangguan Xueâer stopped him.
The man in purple smirked playfully, âYou think you can share these two orbs with me?
Truly delusional.â
âWell said, my friend!
The Shangguan Family is useless.
Only the Lin Family is qualified.â
Lin Yao and his group arrived, clapping their hands.
Seeing his long-time rival Shangguan Xueâer, he mocked, âShangguan Xueâer, a woman like you should stay home and enjoy life.
What are you doing in this desolate place?
Go back home.â
As a strong-willed woman, Shangguan Xueâer wasnât about to back down, âLin Yao, you are even less competent than me in Tianhe City.
Are you also a woman?
Is that why you canât surpass me?â
Hearing this, Lin Yao clenched his fists in anger and walked over.
Both sides were arrogant and aggressive, seeming ready to fight at any moment.
The man in purple stood out and said, âYou lot of worthless scum, already starting before we even begin.
Do you still think you can share the treasure with me?
If you know whatâs good for you, leave now and I might spare your lives.â
The two opposing families, initially ready to confront each other, turned their focus to the man in purple after hearing his arrogance.
Lin Yao, staring at the man in purple, said, âI gave you face earlier, and now youâre being cocky.
Do you think you can defeat us if we are ten to one?â
The man in purple laughed, took out a piece of talisman paper, tapped it, and four demons with blood-stained mouths and bloodshot eyes emerged from the forest, looking terrifying.
Shangguan Xueâer and Lin Yaoâs group were startled.
Shangguan Xueâer said, âSo, you are the rumored blood-sucking demons.
You are truly audacious.â
The man in purple sneered, âHaha, Netherworld Hallâs actions are none of your business.
Iâll count to three, leave, or die.â
Suddenly, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Elder Xuan and Mr.
Lei, upon hearing the name Netherworld Hall, shuddered in fear.
They grabbed Shangguan Xueâer and Lin Yao respectively, âMiss, Young Master, run!
We canât afford to provoke them, not us, not the entire Shangguan Family (Lin Family).
Go!â
The two simultaneously shouted, looking extremely panicked, unlike their previous composed demeanor.
âWe canât leave.
These demons disrupt social order and cause panic.
We must capture them today.â
Mu Yunlongâs voice, filled with righteousness, rang out as he and his companions finally arrived.
Lin Yao and Shangguan Xueâer, seeing these soldiers, felt a bit surprisedâuninterested individuals now standing united.
âSo, you all think your lives are too long, huh?
Iâll grant your wish.â
The man in purple prepared to command the demons.
Shangguan Xueâer stepped forward, âArenât you afraid of Divine Martial Pavilionâs sanctions?â
âHehe, Iâll kill you here and destroy the evidence.
Who would know it was us?
Besides, Divine Martial Mountain has been lenient while the Divine Martial Pavilion Master has been in seclusion these past years.
They wouldnât oppose us Netherworld Hall over ants like you.â
The man in purple said confidently.
Shangguan Xueâer secretly asked Elder Xuan, âLooks like we have no choice but to fight.
How confident are you?â
âMiss, this time we are doomed.
Cultivators of Netherworld Hall are madmen.
We should think about how to escape.
Winning is impossible.â
Elder Xuan said, his face pale.
On the other side, Lin Yao secretly asked Mr.
Lei, âMr.
Lei, what should we do now?â
âYoung Master, luckily the Family Headâs item might come in handy.
If we do thisâŚ
we might have a slim chance.â
Mr.
Lei glanced towards the Shangguan side.
âGood idea, killing two birds with one stone.â
Lin Yao said with a sly smile.
âAlright, to hell with you.
Blood Corpses, attack.â
With a command, all four demons charged at Mu Yunlong and his companions.
âAttack!!â
Mu Yunlong ordered the soldiers beside him.
Tat-tat, the machine guns roared, but they couldnât penetrate the Blood Corpsesâ skin.
Mu Yunlong and the soldiers formed a circle, retreating while firing.
On the other side, Elder Xuan, having advanced his cultivation recently, faced a demon alone but was being overwhelmed.
Shangguan Xueâer and Shangguan Hong attacked one demon together.
Shangguan Xueâer wielded a sword, her agile form resembling a dance, more defensive than offensive.
Lin Yao maneuvered around another demon, as the man in purple also joined the fight, making the situation more perilous.
The man in purple, displeased with Lin Yao, attacked the Lin Family group first.
Two Lin Family members were instantly killed, sent flying off the mountain peak by the man in purple.
âMr.
Lei, itâs time.
Quickly.â
Lin Yao and Mr.
Lei rushed to Shangguan Xueâerâs side.
The man in purple charged, Mr.
Lei took out a grenade-like object and tossed it near the man in purple and the demons.
âBoomâŚâ
A loud explosion sounded, knocking down a demon, but the man in purple only had his hair turned into a mess, seemingly unscathed.
The man in purple angrily charged at Lin Yao, who believed Mr.
Leiâs plan would work, but it failed.
Mr.
Lei looked at Lin Yao, âYoung Master, nowâs the time.â
Lin Yao, initially near Shangguan Xueâer, suddenly switched places with Mr.
Lei.
Mr.
Lei grabbed Shangguan Xueâerâs hand and flung her towards the man in purple.
Shangguan Xueâer was struck in the arm, collapsing in pain.
Lin Yao and Mr.
Lei quickly fled the mountain peak.
âDespicable, treacherous scoundrelâŚ
coughâ
Shangguan Xueâer spat out black blood.
âMiss!!â