Chapter 1584

This... is this even human?

Zhao Tianhe is a Wu Zong–level artifact-refining grandmaster, second only to the City Lord in Yangcheng, yet he couldn't even take a single strike from that youth?

Hiss~~~

At this moment, every martial artist in Yangcheng drew a sharp breath, their gazes toward Ximen Wudi filled with sheer terror!

"Heh heh... Brother Zhao, as expected, you really aren't a match for that youngster!"

At that moment, Li Heng's mocking voice rang out. He had long seen that Zhao Tianhe's strength was no match for Ximen Wudi, but he hadn't expected Zhao Tianhe couldn't even withstand a single strike from him.

Hearing these words, Zhao Tianhe's face darkened like water. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, slowly climbed to his feet, stared at Ximen Wudi with a sinister gaze, and said coldly:

"Stinking brat, no wonder you dare venture alone into the Dark Iron Canyon — your cultivation has risen quite a bit. But though your strength is strong, you're still not fit to fight me!"

After saying this, Zhao Tianhe's gaze shifted. He caught sight of Lin Qianyue nearby, and a lewd smile spread across his face. Then his legs kicked off, and his whole body shot out like a cannon shell, lunging toward Lin Qianyue:

"Beauty, just surrender obediently! Hahaha..."

Zhao Tianhe's voice was steeped in greed and lewdness — this woman was simply too tempting!

Especially that alluring, curvaceous figure and her world-toppling beauty — it made him want to tear her clothes apart on the spot!

"You... get away!"

A flash of panic crossed Lin Qianyue's pretty face. She had just seen Ximen Wudi kill Zhao Tianhe's disciple with a single punch, so facing Zhao Tianhe's assault, she turned pale with fright.

But how could Zhao Tianhe be willing to give up? He let out a sinister laugh right then, stretched out both hands, and lunged straight at Lin Qianyue to grab her!

"Little slut! I've got you for sure, hahahaha..."

Zhao Tianhe laughed wildly. He drew closer and closer to Lin Qianyue, and true-element Thunder Gang Qi had already condensed between his claws — in just a moment, he could take her down.

But just then, suddenly—

Whoosh!

A black shadow descended from the sky, carrying terrifying might like a war god, and slammed a vicious palm right onto Zhao Tianhe's forehead!

Smack~~~

That black shadow was a single palm, and Zhao Tianhe's head burst apart like a watermelon! Red and white matter splattered across the ground!

Zhao Tianhe's body, meanwhile, collapsed limply to the floor, dying with eyes wide open in unwillingness!

"You dare kill Grandmaster Zhao — a crime deserving ten thousand deaths! Die!"

Li Feiyu and Liu Wenhu's faces instantly turned icy cold. They took a single step forward, wrapped in ferocious killing intent, and charged out to attack.

They were both peak-stage Ninth Layer of Innate Realm experts, and their combined combat power was terrifying. In a single exchange, they forced Ximen Wudi into a perilous situation!

"Hmph!"

Ximen Wudi gave a cold snort. He stood there with an indifferent expression, not fearing them in the slightest. With just one Gongsun Badao technique, he forced the two of them back, then his body shot forth like lightning, racing madly toward the distance!

These people were all at the Ninth Layer of Innate Realm, each with their own trump cards. Ximen Wudi didn't want to tangle with this group — he only hoped to leave this place as quickly as possible!

And as Ximen Wudi sprinted wildly toward the outside of the secret chamber, the three Wu Wei commanders' faces tightened, and they immediately barked sharply:

"Stop him!"

The moment their words fell, more than ten Wu Wei soldiers sprang out in unison!

They were all Zhu Wushi of the Fifth or Sixth Layer of Innate Realm, each gripping weapons, swarming toward Ximen Wudi in an attempt to stop him!

But Ximen Wudi couldn't even be bothered to pay them any attention. His figure didn't pause — instead, his speed surged once more, racing straight toward the secret chamber's entrance.

"Bastards! Stop him! Stop him!"

Seeing Ximen Wudi's terrifying speed — completely impossible to catch up to — the Wu Wei soldiers' faces all changed drastically.

Still, they refused to be outdone, chasing with all their might!

Seeing this scene, worry flickered between Lin Qianyue's brows, and she was about to step forward to help.

But at this very moment, suddenly, her delicate body stiffened, and her pretty little face turned deathly pale in an instant.

"This is... poison!"

Feeling that bizarre, searing pain spread through her entire body, Lin Qianyue trembled all over, beads of sweat rolling down her forehead!

At the same time, the Wu Wei soldiers noticed Lin Qianyue's abnormality.

"Huh? What's wrong with this little lady?"

"Could she have been poisoned? What do we do? She's an honored guest of the City Lord's residence! We can't be careless!"

"Damn it! What are we supposed to do?"

……

The Wu Wei soldiers buzzed with discussion, and the Zhu Wushi commander, seeing Lin Qianyue in such a state, had a slight change of expression and immediately roared:

"Everyone fall back — don't get near her!"

Hearing this, the Wu Wei soldiers exchanged uncertain glances. Though they didn't know exactly what background this honored guest had, since the commander had given the order, they didn't dare disobey — each one rapidly retreated several zhang!

Seeing the Wu Wei soldiers withdraw, Lin Qianyue also breathed a sigh of relief. Then, anger rising on her face, she turned and demanded furiously of the Zhu Wushi commander:

"Commander Wang, why didn't you save me?"

"Uh..." Commander Wang was stunned by the words, clearly not expecting Lin Qianyue to blame him. He said bitterly, "Young Lady Qianyue, please don't blame me — this subordinate truly had no choice!"

Lin Qianyue's pretty face darkened slightly. She glanced at Zhao Tianhe's corpse and the blood pooling across the ground, then at the Wu Wei soldiers scattering in retreat. Finally, she sighed, shook her head, and said no more.

Seeing this, Commander Wang secretly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

"Young Lady Qianyue, please rest assured — the City Lord has already sent experts to rescue your parents. Please bear with it for now!"

Commander Wang, afraid Lin Qianyue would keep pressing the matter, hurriedly offered a word of comfort.

Hearing this, Lin Qianyue's pretty face eased slightly.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"You little beast!"

Li Heng saw his Sun Er cut down by Ximen Wudi, and nearly went mad, his face hideously contorted! His two eyes seemed about to spit fire:

"Today this old man must flay you, pull out your tendons, grind your bones, and scatter your ashes!"

Amid his furious roar, Li Heng's right hand suddenly flicked out, and a long spear, jet-black from end to end, was instantly gripped in his hand!

Whoosh~~

The jet-black long spear seemed to transform into a venomous dragon, stabbing straight toward Ximen Wudi!

This jet-black long spear was a low-grade Profound-rank treasure, its grade reaching low-grade Profound, and in Li Heng's hands, the might it erupted with was astonishing!

Watching this fierce spear thrust, Ximen Wudi's expression tightened, then the tip of his foot tapped lightly, and he slid sideways to dodge!

Boom!

That jet-black long spear stabbed into the stone wall, instantly emitting a thunderous crash, and a fine crack appeared on that solid, thick stone wall.

This scene made Li Heng's heart pound with fright!

He knew full well that this stone wall contained dense spiritual energy fluctuations; for an ordinary person to break it open would be harder than ascending to heaven!

And now, with just one spear thrust causing such damage, it was enough to see how formidable Ximen Wudi's strength was!

This situation made Li Heng's face darken like water: "Ximen Wudi! This old man advises you to obediently admit defeat, and this old man can spare your life! Otherwise, today I will surely take your life!"

Li Heng's face was cold and grim; against Ximen Wudi, he had great confidence! After all, this was a powerhouse of the eighth level of Innate!

However, Ximen Wudi simply didn't deign to give it a second glance, even a trace of a mocking smile hanging at the corner of his mouth!

The reason he was in a hurry to leave this place was precisely because he had sensed the danger!

He always felt a pair of cold, sinister eyes watching him constantly, making him extremely uncomfortable!

And hearing Ximen Wudi's still utterly arrogant attitude, Li Heng's chest filled with rage: "Since you're seeking death, then you can't blame this old man!"

As Li Heng's words fell, a round, smooth pill was instantly stuffed into his mouth, crunch crunch, chewed and swallowed!

And as that round, smooth pill settled in his belly, in an instant, a surging aura abruptly spread out from all around his body!

"Hahaha… you Ye-surnamed mongrel, you never expected it, did you! This old man spent a whole year refining an antidote pill; let's see how you withstand it this time!"

Li Heng threw his head back and laughed wildly, his face brimming with excitement and exhilaration, only feeling as if his insides were being scorched by raging flames, that vast true energy running rampant, making him wish he could tilt his head back and howl at the sky!

And seeing this scene, Ximen Wudi raised an eyebrow: "You refined an antidote pill!"

Hmm?

Hearing Ximen Wudi's note of surprise, the corner of Li Heng's mouth curved into a cold arc: