Chapter 1610: Apology? I Don

"Master..."

The demon clan faction, upon seeing Xu Jingming arrive.

A flicker of uncontrollable longing passed through Lin Yin's deep eyes.

Even the Heart-Eroding Mark on her lower abdomen warmed slightly.

But she remembered Xu Jingming's order: she must not expose their master-servant bond.

She forcibly suppressed the churning emotions, her exquisitely cold and beautiful face returning to icy stillness.

As if merely glancing casually toward the human faction, she calmly turned her gaze away.

Yet Xu Jingming had no time to notice Lin Yin's subtle anomaly.

He walked with Lin Qianxue toward the human faction's side.

"Hey, Brother Xu."

"Brother Ming's here."

"Brother Xu, long time no see!"

"......"

Along the way, members of the God-Slaying Martial Temple, the Eternal Star Alliance, and the Mercenary Alliance alike.

All greeted him voluntarily, their tones brimming with obvious respect.

In military rank, Xu Jingming was merely a Five-Star War General; many present held at least Eight-Star War General status.

But after the Nine Sword Dominator's trial five months ago, who dared underestimate him?

Xu Jingming's expression remained calm; he gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.

Yet his steps did not pause—he walked straight toward the group of Special Beings.

Lin Qianxue followed closely at his side.

Her pale golden eyes locked coldly onto Kaela, faint frost swirling around her.

"Huh? Why is Xu Jingming going to those Special Beings?"

"This doesn't look like a reunion..."

Amid murmurs, Xu Jingming arrived before Brody and the others.

Kaela stood beside Brody, wings gently folded, her saintly face expressionless.

Yet inside, she cursed inwardly.

Damn it!

How did this guy survive Lin Yin's attack?

But she quickly regained her composure.

What's there to fear?

Brody and the others are right here.

Would Xu Jingming really dare attack in front of everyone?

Worst case, I'll apologize—let the matter drop.

Doesn't Xu Jingming owe the Special Beings some face?

"Xu Jingming, what do you want?"

Brody frowned slightly.

His golden third eye shimmered with a faint glow.

He stood three meters tall, his body covered in dark golden scales, radiating an invisible aura of pressure.

As the top prodigy of the Three-Eyed Clan, he carried his own pride.

Even if he wished to fight Xu Jingming, he disliked this direct, confrontational approach.

Xu Jingming halted, his gaze shifting from Brody's face to Kaela.

"Nothing."

His voice was flat, yet carried a faint chill, "I'm here to settle a score with her."

"What's going on? Looks like these two have a grudge?"

"Seems so—Xu Jingming's gaze is off."

The surrounding crowd fell silent; all eyes fixed on them.

Dengken, Yin Hongyu, and others also dropped their smiles, watching in confusion.

Kaela, prepared for this, stepped forward half a pace.

Her face wore a perfectly measured apology; she bowed slightly:

"Xu Jingming, I'm sorry.

What happened five months ago—I didn't intend it.

I was severely wounded, my mind clouded, and made a wrong judgment.

Please forgive me."

Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying the sacred aura unique to the Winged Race.

Paired with her sincere expression, anyone would believe she truly regretted it.

"Kaela, what's this?" Brody's frown deepened.

As a Special Being, born noble.

How could she bow so low to a human?

Even if he was confirmed by the Nine Sword Dominator, it still irked him.

Kaela turned to Brody, her tone slightly weary:

"Brody, it's like this.

Five months ago, I encountered the demon clan's Lin Yin in a valley and was locked in a brutal battle.

Xu Jingming arrived to rescue me.

But at that time, my injuries were too severe and my condition was terrible.

I feared I would slow him down, so I left first.

Perhaps... it gave Xu Jingming the wrong impression."

She deliberately obscured the details, calling her betrayal a premature departure.

"Was that a premature departure?"

A cold, icy voice suddenly rang out.

On Xu Jingming's side, Lin Qianxue's exquisitely beautiful face was covered in frost.

Her pale golden eyes locked onto Kaela, her voice filled with anger:

"You clearly took advantage of my junior brother's standoff with Lin Yin and attacked him from behind.

You tried to shove him into Lin Yin's grasp so you could escape!"

She had long since learned the full story from Xu Jingming.

The first time she heard it, she was furious.

Now, seeing the woman still trying to shift blame,

she could no longer tolerate it.

"Damn it! Are these winged folk really that treacherous?"

"Damn! Even betray their own kind?"

The moment Lin Qianxue finished speaking, the human faction erupted.

Including Duncan, Yin Hongyu, and others, everyone's expressions turned hostile.

These special lifeforms, relying on their strength in cosmic-tier combat, looked down on everyone.

No matter which human faction they belonged to, they had long resented them.

Now that this had happened, they unconditionally stood by Xu Jingming.

"Hm?"

Brody frowned.

Seeing Kaela's face grow pale, he knew this was likely true.

But so what?

I am the strongest combatant of the human faction this time!

When I speak, who dares not listen?

"This was a misunderstanding."

He spoke, "Explain it clearly, and Kaela has already apologized.

Other clan champions are present—we cannot let the human faction fracture. Let this matter end here."

But Xu Jingming smiled.

"Apologized?"

He spoke slowly, his voice chillingly calm, "Sorry, I don't accept it."

Before his words had fully faded—

Boom!

Pitch-black Lei Ting exploded violently!

Xu Jingming's figure vanished from his spot like a phantom, reappearing instantly before Kaela!

Fast!

Faster than the limits of vision!

Brody's pupils shrank sharply, his vertical pupil blazing with Jin Guang.

He tried to intercept—but was horrified to find he couldn't match the speed!

Kaela had no time to react.

She saw only a pinpoint of pitch-black, light-swallowing cold radiance rapidly expanding before her eyes—and then—

Puch!

The Ninefold Thunder Prison Spear pierced her lower abdomen with perfect precision.

It pierced through her battle armor, tore through flesh and muscle, and drove deep into her life core!

"You!!!"

Kaela's eyes bulged, her face filled with disbelief and horror.

She never imagined Xu Jingming would dare strike down a lifeform right before Brody.

In front of everyone's eyes, he delivered a killing blow!

"Learn to be smarter in your next life—don't betray others again."

Xu Jingming's words ended.

Hummm—!!!

Violent Doushen Shenlei erupted from the spear's tip!

Her life core shattered!

Pitch-black lightning serpents surged wildly through Kaela's body, instantly flooding every limb and organ.

Obliterating every cell, every strand of her soul.

"Ughh—!!!"

Kela let out a short, piercing scream.

Then her entire body was utterly consumed by the terrifying lightning!

【Ding, slain one ninth-rank peak Winged Human, Source Points +12,000,000!】

A melodious system notification echoed in his mind.

"Huh? There are Source Points for this too?"

Xu Jingming was slightly surprised.

But upon closer thought.

Indeed, relative to the Human race, these subordinate tribes were surely alien races.

At this moment, the Human camp was utterly silent.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events.

No one had expected Xu Jingming to be so decisive, so tyrannical!

He killed without hesitation, leaving not the slightest room for negotiation!