Chapter 739: The Dark Magic Pearl appears

The moment she moved,

the surrounding bandits also lunged forward in unison.

For a time, the sounds of battle shook the heavens.

After the two sides made brief contact,

the garrison of Black Wind Ridge retreated steadily.

Although they were usually no match for these black-robed figures,

the current situation was somewhat special.

Those black-robed figures seemed to be injured,

so the gap between the two sides was not large.

For a while, they were evenly matched.

Zhao Xing, however, did not join the battle.

This time, he was responsible for escorting the Dark Magic Pearl back to the city.

If he died here,

he feared he would be unable to return to report his mission.

Thinking of this, he leaped into the air,

preparing to escape.

Just as he had taken flight,

a roar erupted.

Immediately after, those black-robed figures could no longer restrain themselves.

They were extraordinarily brave,

fighting with total disregard for their lives.

Zhao Xing’s body was instantly stained with blood.

At this moment,

a series of rumbling sounds echoed.

Then, the mountains of Black Wind Ridge were seen collapsing.

Endless dust and smoke filled the air.

The figures that emerged

numbered in the tens of thousands.

These people were immensely sturdy,

wielding sharp axes in their hands,

clad in armor,

giving off an aura of grim slaughter.

The leader was an old man in black robes.

He stood atop the mountain peak, looking down at everyone.

"The leader of the Black Wind Bandits, Hei Feng!"

Upon seeing him,

Zhao Xing’s heart sank. He recognized the man and knew he was no match for him.

However, he still gritted his teeth and said:

"Hmph, Hei Feng, do you really think you can conquer my Black Wind Ridge with this rabble under your command?

That is pure delusion. Let me tell you, we cannot afford to lose this battle, and you cannot win it!"

A ferocious look appeared in his eyes; he was now fighting for his life.

The Black Wind Bandit leader said coldly:

"Is that so? In that case, let us see. Kill them!"

His voice was filled with icy murderous intent.

Afterward, the fierce beasts charged forward,

their speed reaching the extreme.

Zhao Xing’s eyes were about to split with rage,

but he was unable to intercept them in time.

His body was instantly reduced to minced meat.

Just as he fell,

a crystal-clear jade stone dropped to the ground,

emitting a brilliant light.

A sharp glint flashed in the eyes of the Black Wind Bandit leader.

He then picked up the jade and tucked it into his robes.

He was now certain that this object must be the Dark Divine Pearl.

Once refined into an elixir and consumed,

he would be able to obtain the power of a god.

At that point, what would a mere Dark Castle matter?

As time passed, when the entire garrison of Black Wind Ridge had been wiped out,

the Black Wind Bandit leader led his high-ranking subordinates into the city.

Upon seeing the black-robed figure in the City Lord’s Mansion,

he spoke respectfully:

"Greetings, Envoy!"

After the voice fell,

the black-robed envoy smiled and said:

"You have completed your mission very well this time.

The Dark Divine Pearl has been obtained; as long as you continue to work hard, there will be no shortage of benefits in the future."

"Thank you for your cultivation, Envoy!"

The Black Wind Bandit leader said respectfully.

Afterward, led by the envoy,

he walked slowly into the City Lord’s Mansion.

However, just after entering,

his pupils could not help but shrink,

for a familiar figure appeared before his eyes.

It was none other than Zhao Xing.

At this moment, his face was deathly pale, and his eyes revealed fear.

Not only him, but several elder-level figures were beside him,

clearly scared out of their wits.

As for the black-robed figures, they did not pursue them;

after all, there was no benefit in killing such small fry.

Under everyone’s gaze,

the Black Wind Bandit leader said coldly:

"You lot have quite a lot of nerve,

daring to steal the Dark Divine Pearl.

Today, you shall not remain!"

After the voice fell,

the other elders quickly said:

"Leader, this has nothing to do with us; they forced us.

We are willing to defect to you!"

Upon hearing this, a look of disdain appeared on the corner of the Black Wind Bandit leader’s mouth.

He then said grimly:

"Heh, in this world, only the strong can survive.

You have done wrong, so you must pay the price. Kill them, but remember to leave a few corpses!"

After the words fell,

he struck out with his palm.

The elders were blasted into pieces on the spot amidst their screams.

Watching his clan’s elders Hua Hua Hua Hua Hua Die,

Zhao Xing was completely enraged.

His face was hideously twisted.

He roared at the Black Wind Bandit leader:

"You are courting death!"

As the voice rang out, he lunged toward the other man.

At this moment, he had gone completely mad.

However, just as he was about to touch the Black Wind Bandit leader,

the man easily dodged him.

He then shouted coldly:

"You are too weak!"

As he spoke, he extended his right arm and smashed it toward Zhao Xing.

His arm was immensely thick,

like a giant python, carrying a dense, powerful aura,

causing the expression on Zhao Xing’s face to turn to despair in an instant.

With the same cultivation level, he was simply no match for the opponent.

Following a loud thud,

Zhao Xing was sent flying.

His entire chest collapsed inward.

He spat out blood, clearly not long for this world.

The Black Wind Bandit leader, however, paid no heed to him at all.

He turned his head to look at Liu Zheng, who had now restored his appearance,

and shouted:

"Black-robed Envoy, your Black Wind Ridge has actually colluded with people from outside the territory; this is courting death.

If His Majesty the God finds out, you will surely be wiped out. I suggest you leave quickly!"

After the Black Wind Bandit leader’s words fell,

the black-robed envoy was not afraid; instead, he said mockingly:

"You know too much!"

As the voice fell, he prepared to strike.

At the same time, Liu Zheng finally spoke:

"Slow down. Since the Divine Pearl has been found, we should return.

You may get lost!"

After the words fell, he vanished from the spot,

leaving the stunned Black Wind Bandit leader standing there at a loss.

Just then,

the Black Wind Fortress Master arrived.

Looking at the Black Wind Bandit leader, he asked in confusion:

"Leader, what is it? What happened?"

"The black-robed envoy snatched the Divine Pearl away.

Why haven't you gone to report to the City Lord and send experts to rescue it? Otherwise, none of us will escape!"

The Black Wind Bandit leader said urgently.

"The Divine Pearl?"

Upon hearing this, the Black Wind Fortress Master was startled.

He then said:

"Go, I will personally gather the troops; follow me!"

As the voice rang out, he led his subordinates toward the distance.

The Black Wind Bandit leader did not dare to delay

and quickly left the area.

Although his strength was not bad, he did not dare to follow the Black Wind Fortress Master.

He could only return to his own camp,

hoping that the Black Wind Fortress Master could hold off the black-robed envoy.

After all, the opponent had defeated Zhao Xing and the others, so he could not be underestimated.