Chapter 198

"Bang!"

Before the flying knife expert could finish his sentence, Zhang Tianhua had already pulled the trigger. The bullet whistled out, but the man dodged it by turning sideways.

The men in black surged in like a tide, surrounding the three so tightly not even water could pass through. Lin Yu protected Xuanyuan Qing behind him, silver needles flashing with cold light in his hands.

"Old Zhang, protect the girl well!"

Lin Yu barked, his figure charging into the crowd like a ghost. Silver needles flew, screams rose one after another, and in the blink of an eye, several people had fallen to the ground.

Zhang Tianhua's marksmanship was precise, every shot hitting an enemy's vital point. But two fists couldn't fight four hands; the number of men in black was simply too great, and they gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Lin Shu, I'm here to help you!"

Seeing this, Xuanyuan Qing took a silver bell from her waist and shook it gently. The crisp bell sound echoed in the night sky, carrying a soul-captivating power.

Several men in black were confused by the bell sound, their movements becoming sluggish. Lin Yu seized the opportunity, firing silver needles in succession to subdue them one by one.

"Girl, well done!"

Lin Yu looked at Xuanyuan Qing with approval, though he was even more worried in his heart. Although the Soul-Absorbing Bell was powerful, its effect was limited against these well-trained killers.

"Crack!"

Zhang Tianhua's gun was out of bullets; he threw it aside, pulled a military knife from his waist, and engaged the enemy in hand-to-hand combat.

"Pfft!"

A man in black was stabbed in the chest by Zhang Tianhua's knife, fresh blood spraying out. But more men in black lunged forward, surrounding him tightly.

"Old Zhang!"

Lin Yu was burning with anxiety, wanting to rush over to rescue him, but he was tied down by the flying knife expert.

The flying knife expert's figure was like a ghost, flying knives shooting like raindrops; Lin Yu was left struggling, facing danger at every turn.

"Bang!"

Lin Yu couldn't dodge in time and was grazed on the shoulder by a flying knife, fresh blood instantly staining his clothes red.

"Lin Shu!"

Xuanyuan Qing cried out in alarm, her eyes full of tears. She shook the silver bell desperately, wanting to control more enemies.

"Girl, don't worry about me, go quickly!"

Lin Yu roared, enduring the sharp pain, and punched toward the flying knife expert.

The flying knife expert sneered, his figure flickering as he dodged Lin Yu's attack, and backhanded a knife toward his heart.

"Pfft!"

The sound of a blade entering flesh.

But the one who fell was the flying knife expert.

Zhang Tianhua had rushed in front of Lin Yu at some point, using his own body to block the knife.

"Old Zhang!"

Lin Yu's eyes were splitting with rage as he held Zhang Tianhua's swaying body.

"Go... go quickly..."

Zhang Tianhua spat out blood, saying intermittently.

"I'm not going! If we go, we go together!"

Lin Yu's eyes were bloodshot, tears streaming down his face.

"Go... cough cough... the Qin family elder... has... has words..."

Zhang Tianhua used his last bit of strength to point toward the villa.

"Bang!"

The villa gate suddenly exploded, and a group of men in black rushed out; the leader was none other than the Tongtian Pavilion Pavilion Master!

"Want to leave? Not that easy!"

The Tongtian Pavilion Pavilion Master sneered, closing in step by step.

"Lin Shu, go quickly! I'll block them!"

Xuanyuan Qing wiped away her tears, resolutely standing in front of Lin Yu.

"Girl..."

Lin Yu was filled with grief, but he knew now was not the time for indecision.

He picked up Zhang Tianhua and rushed toward the outside of the villa.

"Stop him!"

The Tongtian Pavilion Pavilion Master gave the order, and the men in black surged forward like a tide.

Xuanyuan Qing shook the silver bell desperately, but could only barely delay their footsteps.

Just as Lin Yu was about to be caught, suddenly, a black shadow descended from the sky, blocking the men in black.

"The Qin Family Eighteen War Gods?"

The Tongtian Pavilion Pavilion Master's expression changed, and he exclaimed.

The person who arrived was one of the Qin Family Eighteen War Gods; they had been ordered to come and meet Lin Yu.

"Retreat!"

Seeing this, the Tongtian Pavilion Pavilion Master made a prompt decision, taking the men in black and retreating rapidly.

The Qin Family War Gods did not pursue, but instead escorted Lin Yu and Zhang Tianhua away from Wolong Villa.

"Quick, save him!"

Lin Yu handed Zhang Tianhua to the Qin Family War God, saying anxiously.

The Qin Family War God checked Zhang Tianhua's injuries and shook his head: "The injuries are too severe, there's nothing to be done..."

"No! That's not true! Old Zhang won't die!"

Lin Yu couldn't accept this fact, his eyes bloodshot, tears flowing uncontrollably.

"Lin Yu... don't... don't be sad..."

Zhang Tianhua used his last bit of strength to hold Lin Yu's hand.

"The... the Qin family elder... said... the Tianyuan... mutation..."

Before he could finish, Zhang Tianhua's hand dropped powerlessly.

"Old Zhang!"

Lin Yu let out a long howl toward the sky, overcome with grief.

The Qin Family War God settled Zhang Tianhua's remains and then said to Lin Yu: "Please accept my condolences, the Qin family elder still has words to pass on."

Lin Yu wiped away his tears and followed the Qin Family War God to a secret room.

In the secret room, the Qin family elder had been waiting for a long time.

"You've come."

The Qin family elder looked at Lin Yu and spoke slowly.

"Elder, Old Zhang, he..."

Lin Yu's voice choked, unable to continue.

"I already know, this is his fate."

The Qin family elder sighed, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes.

"Elder, the Tianyuan mutation, what exactly is going on?"

Lin Yu forced back his grief and asked.

"Tianyuan is the passage connecting Earth and the Otherworldly Space."

The Qin family elder said slowly.

"In ancient times, humans and gods lived together, and Tianyuan was unobstructed. But later, creatures from the Otherworldly Space invaded Earth, causing misery."

"To save the common people, the Qin family ancestors joined forces with the Tongtian Pavilion ancestors to seal Tianyuan."

"But the seal is not stable and needs regular reinforcement. The Qin Family Eighteen War Gods have guarded Tianyuan for generations, just to prevent creatures from the Otherworldly Space from invading again."

"Then why does the Tongtian Pavilion want to restart the Heavenly Ladder?"

Lin Yu asked in confusion.

"They want to open Tianyuan, release the creatures from the Otherworldly Space, and rule Earth."

A cold glint flashed in the Qin family elder's eyes.

"The Qin family ancestors and the Tongtian Pavilion ancestors fought a great battle; although they sealed Tianyuan, they also paid a heavy price."

"The Qin Family Eighteen War Gods went to Tianyuan precisely to reinforce the seal and stop the Tongtian Pavilion's conspiracy."

"But now, the Tongtian Pavilion has sent experts to Tianyuan, attempting to destroy the seal; the situation is critical."

The Qin family elder paused, took a jade pendant from his bosom, and handed it to Lin Yu.

"This is the key to opening the Qin family's ancestral array, which can temporarily stabilize the Tianyuan seal."

"You must go to Tianyuan immediately, support the Qin Family Eighteen War Gods, and stop the Tongtian Pavilion's conspiracy!"

Lin Yu took the jade pendant and felt the powerful force contained within; he knew the responsibility he shouldered was heavy.

"Elder, what should I do?"

Lin Yu asked.

"Take this jade pendant, go to Kunlun Mountain, find the Tianyuan entrance, and embed the jade pendant into the array eye to activate the array."

The Qin family elder said.

"I understand."

Lin Yu nodded, a determined light flashing in his eyes.

"There is no time to lose, set off now."

The Qin family elder said.

"Lin Shu, I'll go with you!"

Xuanyuan Qing had been standing at the door at some point, her eyes full of worry.

"No, it's too dangerous."

Lin Yu refused flatly.

"I'm not afraid! I want to fight side-by-side with you!"

Xuanyuan Qing said stubbornly.

"This..."

Lin Yu hesitated.

"Let her go, one more person, one more strength."

The Qin family elder said.

"Alright, but you must listen to my commands and not act without authorization."

Lin Yu said helplessly.

"Mm!"

Xuanyuan Qing nodded vigorously.