Chapter 255 - 186: Demon Slaying Order

Seeing Yuwen Zheng get farther and farther away, Yuwen Boxi, who still hadn’t breathed his last, finally felt a sliver of relief amidst his despair.

’At least... my death wasn’t in vain...’

As for why Zou Feng didn’t pursue Yuwen Zheng, Yuwen Boxi came to a logical conclusion: after the grueling battle just now, Zou Feng must have expended a massive amount of energy.

Even if he wanted to hunt down Yuwen Zheng, he simply didn’t have the strength for it.

When he saw a figure rapidly approaching from the distance, Yuwen Boxi was even more certain that it was Kang Shixiang, who had arrived ahead of the others.

This immediately put Yuwen Boxi’s mind completely at ease. ’With Kang Shixiang here, Zheng’Er will be safe...’

With his final wish before death fulfilled, Yuwen Boxi let out a long sigh of relief. His body grew even weaker, and his consciousness began to fade.

To say Yuwen Boxi had no regrets at this moment would be pure nonsense.

He was filled with gut-wrenching regret.

In truth, when it came down to it, this was all because Yuwen Shuo had screwed his father over.

If that prodigal son hadn’t gone out and caused trouble, none of this would have happened.

But who would have thought that in a small place like Yuan Guang County, he would provoke a Poison Skill prodigy, the likes of which might not be seen in a hundred years...

Of course, he knew the main person to blame was himself for having spoiled Yuwen Shuo since childhood.

But it couldn’t be helped. When it came to his children, Yuwen Boxi had poured most of his energy into training the more talented Yuwen Zheng.

He especially felt he had wronged Yuwen Shuo, which was why he had been so indulgent.

’So be it. Regretting it now, even wishing I had just shot my seed against the wall back then, is useless.’

’In any case, as long as Zheng’Er is alive, that’s all that matters... all that...’

Just as his drooping eyelids were about to close for good, Yuwen Boxi’s eyes suddenly shot wide open again, held in place by sheer will.

Yuwen Zheng, who had already fled to a safe distance and was about to successfully rendezvous with Kang Shixiang, suddenly stopped in his tracks, his whole body trembling violently.

Then, his body began to twist grotesquely, as if invisible threads were snapping his bones.

Next, a series of large welts rapidly swelled up all over Yuwen Zheng’s body, as if insects were trying to burrow out from within.

Finally, they burst with a BOOM, scattering a bloody mist into the air.

"No—"

His eyes wide with fury and disbelief, Yuwen Boxi let out a shrill, incredulous roar and finally breathed his last.

The look on his dead face was the perfect definition of someone who could not die in peace.

Meanwhile, Kang Shixiang, who was rushing over, was also stunned into silence by the scene before him.

When Kang Shixiang arrived, the first thing he saw was naturally Yuwen Zheng running toward him.

Although Yuwen Zheng’s eyes were filled with terror, his physical condition seemed to be fine.

In the distance, however, Yuwen Boxi was sprawled on the ground and looked like he was on his last legs...

This left Kang Shixiang completely baffled; he couldn’t understand what had happened at all.

Although Yuwen Boxi’s strength wasn’t equal to his own, he was still a formidable Fourth Grade master, capable of effortlessly crushing the Gentleman’s Sword, Zhao Ke.

So how in the world did he end up dead on the ground!?

However, before Kang Shixiang could fully process his confusion, Yuwen Zheng—the one he had judged to be fine—exploded!

With the Yuwen Father and Son both dead in such a gruesome manner, Kang Shixiang was filled with burning rage, but he also couldn’t help feeling a deep sense of dread toward Zou Feng...

But it wasn’t enough to make him truly lose his nerve.

There were still numerous True Qi Realm masters rushing to the scene behind him, including two at the Fifth Grade.

Not to mention, Kang Shixiang himself was an Elder of the Xuanhuang Sect’s Law Enforcement Hall. What kind of storm hadn’t he weathered?

The confidence boost from the "power" of the organization backing him was more than enough to override any lingering dread.

After a brief moment of shock, rage quickly overwhelmed his reason. Roaring furiously, Kang Shixiang charged toward Zou Feng.

At the same time, he didn’t forget to circulate his Gang Qi and remotely activate the Secret Skill to detonate the Restriction inside Bian Yixia’s body.

Kang Shixiang was the one who had placed this Restriction. If left alone, it would only activate and erupt after three days.

But if he wasn’t too far away, Kang Shixiang could trigger the Restriction at any moment...

As Kang Shixiang activated the Restriction, Bian Yixia immediately felt its effects.

She suddenly felt the Qi Forces inside her body frantically trying to converge.

Fortunately, with Zou Feng’s Gang Qi suppressing it, she could barely keep it under control.

But suppression wasn’t removal. As long as these Qi Forces weren’t expelled from her body, it wasn’t a real solution.

Especially since they couldn’t stay here for long; the expert before them was definitely not the only one who would be arriving...

"Miss, do you remember the Combined Skill we practiced?" Just as Bian Yixia was growing anxious, Zou Feng’s voice sounded in her ear.

"A Combined Skill?"

Bian Yixia was stunned for a moment before she understood.

Back when Deng Guangxin, the Gang Leader of the Black Flood Dragon Gang, returned, his intentions were already quite obvious.

At that time, the two of them had planned to strike first and join forces to take down Deng Guangxin.

Therefore, they had often used their sparring sessions as an opportunity to practice a Combined Skill.

To put it bluntly, it meant attacking at the same time with moves that complemented each other, creating an effect where one plus one was greater than two.

Zou Feng explained, "The Qi Forces in your body are only temporarily suppressed. To clear them out completely, my assistance is one part of it, but you’re the one who must circulate your Gang Qi and force them all out."

"But it would be best not to waste the power of these Qi Forces. It’s a perfect chance to return the item to its original owner!"

When Kang Shixiang appeared, Bian Yixia had an immediate reaction as the Restriction inside her suddenly grew restless.

It was obvious that he was most likely the one who had done it.

He leaned in and quickly whispered a few more instructions to Bian Yixia. Although she agreed to the method, she couldn’t help but remain half-convinced.

Since it was a Combined Skill, Zou Feng naturally wasn’t idle. He placed both palms on Bian Yixia’s back, continuously using the Great Universal Hand to adjust her emotional state, quickly sending her into a state of pumped-up excitement.