Chapter 222

The gray-robed old man's words were like sparks in the night sky, igniting the light of hope that was about to be extinguished in Zhang Cheng's heart. He looked at the old man who seemed to have descended from heaven in disbelief, opened his mouth, but didn't know how to answer. The old man smiled kindly, wise light flickering in his eyes. He slowly raised his right hand, gently pointing at Zhang Cheng's brow.

A warm and powerful energy instantly surged into Zhang Cheng's body, like a galloping river, washing through his limbs and bones. He felt the originally painful wounds healing at an astonishing speed, the originally exhausted power also surging like a fountain, even more powerful and unstoppable than before.

"You... who exactly are you? Why help me?" Zhang Cheng finally found his voice, asking eagerly.

The old man withdrew his hand, standing with his hands behind his back. "Child, special blood flows in your body, and you bear a mission beyond the imagination of ordinary people. I have observed you for a long time; your courage, your kindness, all prove that you are the person we are looking for. It is not yet time to tell you everything; you only need to remember that you are chosen, and your fate will determine the future of the entire universe."

The old man's words were full of mystery and power; although Zhang Cheng was confused, he felt inexplicably at ease and trusting. He struggled to stand up, feeling the surging power in his body, his gaze gradually becoming firm.

"I want to find Kelinda, I want to stop the Blood Night Demon Family!" Zhang Cheng clenched his fists, saying firmly.

The old man nodded with satisfaction. "Child, go, go and complete your mission. I will help you in the dark, but you must remember that true power comes from your heart."

Having said this, the old man's figure gradually blurred, finally disappearing, as if he had never appeared at all. Only Zhang Cheng was left in the cell, but he was no longer the lost and helpless youth he had been before. He felt the surging power in his body; he decided not to sit and wait for death, he...

"It's time to make a break," Zhang Cheng's mouth curled with a cold smile, his gaze firmly looking toward the direction of the core area of the Blood Night Demon Family, his figure flashing and disappearing from the cell.

Zhang Cheng felt the surging power in his body; he decided not to sit and wait for death. He took a deep breath, completely restraining his own aura, like a leopard lurking in the dark night, leaving the cell silently.

The core area of the Blood Night Demon Family was heavily guarded, with patrols everywhere. But these guards were like nothing in Zhang Cheng's eyes; relying on his extraordinary speed and power, he wove through the shadows like a ghost, without alarming anyone.

He came to a huge metal door, on which ferocious demon patterns were carved, exuding a heart-stopping aura. This was the council chamber of the Elder of the Blood Night Demon Family, and also the power center of the entire family.

Zhang Cheng pressed his ear against the door, listening carefully to the movement inside.

"Elder, the people we sent have all been caught; what is the background of that Lan Xing person, actually able to escape from under our noses?" A sharp voice carried a hint of panic; it was the Blood Night Demon Family envoy who had been responsible for escorting Zhang Cheng before.

"Hmph, trash! Can't even guard a Lan Xing person!" An old and majestic voice scolded angrily. "It seems we all underestimated this kid; he must be hiding some secret."

"Elder, what should we do now?" The envoy's voice carried a hint of trembling.

"What else can we do, of course, pursue with all our might, absolutely cannot let him escape our control!" The Elder's voice was cold and ruthless. "Also, notify the hidden powerhouse, tell him to be sure to catch that Lan Xing person back, life or death!"

"Yes!"

Zhang Cheng heard the four words "hidden powerhouse," his heart tightening. He knew that the reason the Blood Night Demon Family could run rampant in this star region was because they had a powerhouse with unfathomable strength sitting behind them.

A flash of cold light crossed his eyes, and he decided to make a quick decision.

He pushed the door open suddenly, and a powerful pressure instantly swept through the entire council chamber, shocking the Blood Night Demon Family Elder and envoy who were talking.

"You..." The envoy's eyes widened, full of horror; before he could react, Zhang Cheng's figure had turned into a bolt of lightning, instantly appearing before him.

"Bang!"

With a muffled sound, the envoy's body flew out like a kite with a broken string, hitting the wall heavily, blood spraying wildly from his mouth.

"Who is it?!" The Elder stood up suddenly, his turbid eyes staring fixedly at Zhang Cheng, his face full of shock and anger.

"The person who takes your life!" Zhang Cheng said coldly, walking toward the Elder step by step, every step seeming to land on the Elder's heart, making him feel incomparable pressure.

The Elder saw this, knowing he had met a tough nut today; he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart, and shouted in a low voice: "Kid, you actually dare to trespass into my Blood Night Demon Family, simply seeking your own death! I advise you..."

Before his words were finished, he saw a flash of cold light in Zhang Cheng's eyes, and a powerful murderous intent instantly enveloped him.

"Shut up! Today, let you pay the blood debt!"

Before Zhang Cheng's words were finished, his figure turned into a bolt of lightning again, heading straight for the Elder. The Elder saw this, his expression changing drastically, hurriedly mobilizing all his power, trying to block Zhang Cheng's attack.

However, everything was futile...

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, the entire council chamber trembled violently, the Elder's body being blasted away by a powerful force, falling heavily to the wall, life or death unknown.

"Someone come! There's an assassin!"

After Zhang Cheng solved the Elder and envoy, he didn't stop in the slightest, turning and rushing toward the door. He knew the real battle had just begun; the hidden powerhouse of the Blood Night Demon Family was his biggest enemy...

"Kid, you can't escape!" A voice full of murderous intent came from behind; Zhang Cheng knew without looking back that the hidden powerhouse of the Blood Night Demon Family had already come...

Zhang Cheng turned around solemnly, only to see a figure dressed in a black cloak, his whole body exuding a cold aura, appearing at the door of the council chamber like a ghost. This person's face was hidden under the cloak, only a pair of blood-red eyes flickering with chilling light.

"Are you the hidden powerhouse of the Blood Night Demon Family?" Zhang Cheng asked in a low voice; he knew the real battle had just begun.

"Kid, you have guts, actually daring to kill people of my Blood Night Demon Family; today I will make you pay the price!" The hidden powerhouse's voice was deep and hoarse, carrying undisguised murderous intent.

Before the words were finished, his figure flashed, turning into a black lightning bolt, heading straight for Zhang Cheng. The speed was so fast that it even exceeded Zhang Cheng's prediction.

Zhang Cheng was shocked, hurriedly mobilizing all his power, barely dodging this strike. However, the hidden powerhouse's attack speed was too fast, and every move was ruthless, forcing Zhang Cheng to dodge continuously, without any chance to fight back at all.

The hidden powerhouse smashed a punch into the position where Zhang Cheng had stood before, the powerful force directly blasting a huge deep pit into the ground, gravel flying.

Zhang Cheng was secretly shocked; the strength of this hidden powerhouse was much stronger than he had imagined.

The two fought for several rounds, Zhang Cheng gradually falling into a disadvantage. Although he relied on his powerful will and extraordinary combat skills to barely block the hidden powerhouse's attack, he himself also suffered not light injuries.

"Kid, your strength is good, but unfortunately, you are destined to die here today!" The hidden powerhouse flashed a hint of disdain in his eyes; he seemed to have already seen Zhang Cheng's ending.

However, just at this moment, a powerful and mysterious force suddenly descended, enveloping the entire battlefield.

"Stop!" A majestic voice sounded out of thin air, as if coming from above the Nine Heavens, carrying unquestionable majesty.

The hidden powerhouse and Zhang Cheng were both shocked by this sudden force, stopping their hands simultaneously.

Only to see a man dressed in a white robe, wearing a golden crown, holding a scepter, appearing out of thin air between the two. He was handsome, his temperament noble, a pair of golden eyes full of majesty and mystery.

"Duo Yun!" The hidden powerhouse and Zhang Cheng exclaimed simultaneously.

"This battle ends here; I will preside over justice for the grudges between you." Duo Yun's voice was calm, but carried an unquestionable majesty.

"Duo Yun Lord, why do you want to stop me? This kid killed people of my Blood Night Demon Family, I must make him pay the blood debt!" The hidden powerhouse said unwillingly.

"I have my own arrangements; this battle should be conducted fairly and justly, not by bullying the weak." Duo Yun said, raising the scepter in his hand, and a mysterious force instantly enveloped Zhang Cheng and the hidden powerhouse.

"This is..." Both felt their own power being suppressed by an invisible force, unable to exert their full strength anymore.

"I have limited your power; now, you can fight fairly." Duo Yun said, stepping aside, watching the two quietly.

Zhang Cheng and the hidden powerhouse looked at each other, their eyes full of fighting spirit. Although they didn't understand Duo Yun's purpose, now, they had only one fight to decide their own fate...

Just at this moment, a deafening dragon roar came from the horizon, and a golden light tore through the sky, descending on the battlefield...

The golden light dissipated, and a man dressed in golden battle armor with a majestic figure stood proudly in the void. He was firm, his eyes like torches, his whole body exuding righteous energy, like a god descending to earth.

"Dragon God!" In the council chamber, the Elder of the Blood Night Demon Family exclaimed, his tone full of fear and anxiety.

"See Dragon God Lord!" The Lan Xing crowd saw this, all excited, kneeling on one knee one after another, saluting the Dragon God.

Zhang Cheng looked at this legendary guardian, his heart full of awe and hope. He knew the appearance of the Dragon God meant the situation would change completely.

"Duo Yun, you crossed the line." The Dragon God looked at Duo Yun coldly, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction.

Duo Yun smiled slightly, not taking it to heart. "I am just maintaining the Galactic Order; this battle was not fair to begin with."

"Hmph, fair? The Blood Night Demon Family acts recklessly, harming the innocent; is this the fairness you speak of?" The Dragon God snorted coldly, his tone full of anger.

Duo Yun wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by the Dragon God waving his hand: "Today's matter, I will handle it myself, you step back."

Duo Yun looked at Zhang Cheng deeply, finally saying nothing, turning and tearing the space, disappearing.

"Blood Night Demon Family, you harm living beings, your crimes are monstrous; today, I will act on behalf of heaven!" The Dragon God's majestic voice resounded through heaven and earth, shocking everyone's soul.

Before the words were finished, the Dragon God's figure flashed, turning into a golden lightning bolt, rushing toward the Blood Night Demon Family. He brandished the golden long sword in his hand, every sword light containing destructive power, making the Blood Night Demon Family members shudder.

The hidden powerhouse saw this, knowing he couldn't escape today, a flash of determination crossing his eyes. He roared, burning all his essence and blood, turning into a huge blood-colored skull, rushing toward the Dragon God.

"Overestimating yourself!" The Dragon God snorted coldly, the long sword in his hand slashing out a brilliant sword glow, instantly splitting the blood-colored skull in two.

The hidden powerhouse screamed, his body turning into a cloud of blood mist, completely dissipating in heaven and earth.

"Elder, run!" The Blood Night Demon Family envoy saw the situation was not good, turning to flee.

"Want to leave? Too late!" Zhang Cheng's figure flashed, blocking the path of the Blood Night Demon Family envoy.

"Kid, get lost!" The Blood Night Demon Family envoy roared, brandishing the black long whip in his hand, whipping toward Zhang Cheng.

Zhang Cheng snorted coldly, the long sword in his hand waving, instantly cutting the black long whip.

"You..." The Blood Night Demon Family envoy was terrified, before he could react, Zhang Cheng had already pierced his heart with one sword.

"Ah..." The Blood Night Demon Family envoy screamed and fell to the ground dead.

"You all must die!" The Elder of the Blood Night Demon Family looked like a madman, attacking the surrounding Lan Xing warriors frantically.

"Hmph, stubborn!" The Dragon God snorted coldly, slapping out with one palm, the powerful force instantly suppressing the Elder of the Blood Night Demon Family to the ground, unable to move.

"Zhang Cheng, the rest is up to you." The Dragon God turned to look at Zhang Cheng, his tone carrying a hint of gratification.

"Yes, Dragon God Lord!" Zhang Cheng saluted respectfully, then turned to look at the remaining forces of the Blood Night Demon Family, his eyes full of murderous intent.

He knew that after today, the Blood Night Demon Family would no longer exist, and he and Kelinda would also welcome a new life.