Chapter 108: The Yellow Sparrow Behind (Revised)

"Oh? Finally willing to use some brain?"

"Yue Chengzhang raised his eyebrows slightly; once he opened his mouth, his talkative nature became even more evident. After all, Tianmian City was their home turf, and dragging out the time only benefited them."

"Too bad, it's already too late. Your mind is unsettled, your energy restless. Even if you force yourself to calm down now, how much of your power can you actually exert?"

"He spoke while stepping forward deliberately."

"With each step, the golden aura around him flared brighter, and the energy longsword in his hand emitted a clearer hum. The blade tip pointed straight at Sha Yufeng, and the overwhelming sword intent locked onto him, making him feel unprecedented pressure."

"Moreover."

"Yue Chengzhang's gaze swept the battlefield; Su Jingchuan was using exquisite spear-fighting techniques combined with his own energy, steadily suppressing several Undercurrent members."

"Qi Hengyu and Shen Zexi stood back to back; one radiated vigorous Qi, his defense impenetrable, the other flashed with thunder light, his attacks unmatched, their coordination flawless."

"Even the mind‑hopping Ying Duo, with his bizarre movements and precise shooting, weaved freely among the enemies, occasionally helping comrades break encirclement. (In reality, just dealing damage and snatching experience.)"

"Your subordinates aren't as useful as you imagine."

"Yue Chengzhang's voice was steady, yet laced with mockery."

"It seems the so‑called 'elite' of the Undercurrent, under your radical leadership, are no better than this."

"\"Yue! Cheng! Zhang! \" Sha Yufeng forced the name out between his teeth, the light in his red eyes growing brighter."

"\"What? Did I hit the mark again? \""

"Yue Chengzhang wore a relaxed expression, continuing to pour oil on the fire."

"\"Admit it, Sha Yufeng, your so‑called 'strength' is nothing but mindless venting. \""

"Sha Yufeng gave no further reply to Yue Chengzhang's provocation, instead genuinely seeking ways to calm himself."

"Their battle moved from the center of the warehouse to the corners, then back to the center, leaving wreckage wherever they passed."

"Sha Yufeng's twin pistols were powerful, but against Yue Chengzhang's close‑quarters, unparalleled swordsmanship, they felt a frustrating powerlessness."

"His energy projectiles were either blocked or deflected, occasionally grazing Yue Chengzhang's cuffs, yet they couldn't inflict any substantial damage."

"In contrast, Yue Chengzhang's attacks grew increasingly threatening."

"The longsword repeatedly left scars in the gaps of Sha Yufeng's defense; the scorching golden energy pierced his body, causing a sting and steadily draining his dark‑red energy."

"\"What's wrong, Sha Yufeng? Where's your arrogant aura? \""

"After a fierce clash, Yue Chengzhang panted lightly, but his eyes remained bright, even growing more excited as the fight continued, spewing endless trash talk."

"\"Is this the capital you scoff at for being cautious in Linxiao? You can't even take me down, yet you dare to shake Tianmian City? How utterly laughable. \""

"Sha Yufeng gasped heavily, blood vessels clouding his red eyes."

"He knew he truly couldn't deal with the opponent, at least not in the short term."

"Meanwhile, his subordinates, under Su Jingchuan and those bizarre students' counterattack, seemed to start showing signs of defeat."

"Could it be... that I'm really going to fall here?"

"Resentment began to spread in his heart."

"Just then, after Yue Chengzhang had deliberately delayed for so long, reinforcements finally arrived."

"Dense footfalls rushed from afar to near, quickly enveloping the entire warehouse area, followed by the loudspeaker's announcements."

"\"Everyone inside, listen! You are surrounded! Immediately cease resistance! \""

"The Supervision Bureau's reinforcements arrived."

"The battlefield situation reversed instantly; Undercurrent members clearly panicked. Previously they held a numerical advantage and were holding their breath, but now they fled in confusion. Qi Hengyu and the others were invigorated, acting more decisively."

"Yue Chengzhang stared at Sha Yufeng, whose complexion turned ashen and eyes flickered; the glow of his energy longsword reconvened, the blade tip pointing at him, his voice steady and oppressive."

"\"It's over. Lay down your weapon; you still have a chance to live. \""

"Sha Yufeng stared intently at Yue Chengzhang, then glanced at the chaotic battlefield and the faintly visible Supervision Bureau vehicles outside, his facial muscles twitching violently."

"Surrender?"

"He would rather die in battle!"

"He narrowed his gaze, attempting a final desperate gamble, a kill‑or‑be‑killed move."

"An anomaly reappears."

"No one noticed that behind a dusty, dilapidated ventilation shaft high in the warehouse, a pair of indifferent eyes were watching below."

"It was a figure clad in a loose dark‑red cloak; the hood covered most of the face, revealing only a few restless brown strands and a pale chin."

"She silently raised her hand, and a highly unstable crimson‑black energy sphere silently coalesced in her palm, emitting a destructive pulse."

"Without any hesitation, she gently thrust it forward."

"The crimson‑black sphere, like a sigh of death, silently slipped through the ventilation gap, tracing a bizarre arc, precisely targeting the warehouse center."

"The crates containing Gloomy Fluorescent Stone and other contraband were near the area where Sha Yufeng and Yue Chengzhang stood."

"Yue Chengzhang's perception, beyond ordinary, made his hair stand on end instantly."

"He jerked his head up, only catching the fleeting red cloak edge behind the ventilation shaft."

"\"Watch out! There's an explosion! \""

"He barely managed a roar, slamming the energy longsword, which had been aimed at Sha Yufeng, into the ground."

"Pushing his internal energy to the limit, a denser pale‑gold hemispherical shield rapidly expanded around him, attempting to envelop nearby Su Jingchuan and the students."

"However, it was all too late."

"The crimson‑black energy sphere made contact with the cargo crate..."

"\"Boom!!! \""

"An earth‑shaking blast roared, followed by even more violent, successive explosions."

"The shield Yue Chengzhang upheld, upon touching the explosion Core, instantly filled with spider‑web cracks; he let out a muted groan, a strand of fresh blood spilling from his mouth."

"The shield flickered violently, barely holding without shattering, yet the immense force still pushes him and those inside it backward."

"Sha Yufeng was hit head‑on by the blast wave, flung backward like a kite with its line cut, slamming hard into distant ruins, his twin pistols flying from his hands, blood gushing from his mouth and nose, his vision blackening as he lost consciousness."

Behind the high vent, the figure in the red cloak gave a cold glance at the fire sea below, as if it were merely a piece of trash being casually cleared.

Immediately, she flickered and vanished like a specter.

Only a wreckage remained behind, along with the crowd thrown into a porridge‑like chaos by the sudden explosion.

Yue Chengzhang half‑kneeling on the ground, leaning on a long sword whose light was fading, watched the chaotic scene before him, his golden eyes heavy with solemnity.