Chapter 1585

"Good! This antidote pill is enough to make you wish you were dead! Boy, die for me!"

Boom!

As Li Heng finished speaking, his aura surged upward in relentless waves!

His robes instantly billowed outward, and torrents of scorching heat surged outward!

"Die!"

Li Heng's eyes turned bloodshot as he slammed out a furious punch!

Crash!

This punch was immensely powerful, wreathed in searing flame energy, as if a volcano had erupted!

"What a terrifying punch!"

Ximen Wudi's expression turned solemn to the extreme; he could feel the force within this punch was far beyond what any ordinary Qi Condensation cultivator could withstand!

Yet Ximen Wudi did not panic—he stepped forward swiftly, evading Li Heng's terrifying punch like lightning!

"Think you can dodge? Too late!"

Li Heng's punch missed, and now he flew into a rage—he stomped the ground with all his might, launching himself like a cannonball as he attacked again!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With every step he took, the entire house trembled; as his assault grew fiercer, the entire courtyard seemed plunged into hell, with terrifying air currents howling incessantly!

"Brat, die!"

Li Heng's face twisted as he unleashed every technique, pushing his full strength to its limit!

His attacks rained down like a storm, ruthless and cunning, yet Ximen Wudi moved with steady, effortless grace!

Ssssh!

Suddenly, a streak of sword light flashed—and Li Heng felt a chill on his shoulder as a jet of blood spurted out!

"Damn it!"

Feeling the sharp pain in his shoulder, Li Heng's face changed drastically—he kicked out with a whip-like leg, delivering a devastating blow aimed straight at Ximen Wudi's head!

Swish!

Ximen Wudi had anticipated it—he reached out and seized Li Heng's calf mid-kick!

"Kneel!"

Li Heng panicked, his knees buckling instantly as he collapsed to the ground—simultaneously, an overwhelming force crushed down, snapping his kneecaps with a crisp snap!

"Aaah!"

Li Heng's face contorted as he screamed in agony, pain splitting his skull, veins bulging on his forehead!

He never imagined Ximen Wudi's cultivation was far beyond his expectations—especially the sheer toughness of his body, which rivaled that of a colossal iron giant!

"Hmph! Ungrateful wretch!"

Watching Li Heng writhe in agony, Ximen Wudi's face curled into a cruel smile, then he flicked his hand!

Pfft! The short dagger reappeared in Ximen Wudi's palm!

Without hesitation, he swung his hand!

Ssssh!

The short dagger pierced Li Heng's throat with perfect precision—scarlet blood sprayed out, instantly staining the floor!

Gurggle!

Seeing this, the onlookers all felt their scalps explode with fear!

They never expected Ximen Wudi would dare kill the Grand Tutor of Xuan Yun Commandery—and so cleanly and decisively!

Not only had he killed Li Heng, he had severed his neck entirely, ending the Grand Tutor of Xuan Yun Commandery's life!

"Scum! You… you dared kill the Grand Tutor of Xuan Yun Commandery? You're dead!"

Li Wenzhan was frozen in shock—he never imagined this was the imperial palace courtyard, not some ordinary marketplace!

"Hahahaha… Killed him? So what? You're all going to die soon anyway!"

Ximen Wudi was utterly arrogant—he dared kill Li Heng because he knew the man had no escape left!

Once he killed Li Heng, he would become the target of everyone!

And he was certain that even if Li Heng was stupid, he understood the stakes!

Indeed, Li Heng's face turned grim—he was crippled but still alive, and through gritted teeth he growled:

"Whelp, do you think killing me lets you escape Xuan Yun City? Let me tell you, the Wang Fu of Xuan Yun Commandery is teeming with experts—even if you flee the city, even stronger men will come to hunt you down!"

1301 Full of suspicion!

1301 Full of suspicion!

Hearing Li Heng's words, Ximen Wudi's lips curled slightly into a sly smile: "Escape? I've never needed to run!"

Ximen Wudi's cryptic words made Li Heng narrow his eyes, full of suspicion!

At that moment, a rapid drum of footsteps suddenly came from outside!

Tap-tap-tap!

Dozens of armored guards stormed in, moving at blinding speed, instantly surrounding the entire area!

"Who's causing trouble here?"

Each guard's gaze was razor-sharp; their armor bore carved, ferocious wolf heads!

These guards were none other than the Imperial Guard!

The unit numbered nearly a hundred, and every guard was at least Qi Condensation Third Layer—among them, two were even Qi Condensation Fifth Layer experts!

This place was a forbidden zone within the imperial palace—only members of the imperial family could enter!

"What are you… trying to do!"

Seeing these Imperial Guards arrive, Li Heng's face turned utterly grim—he never expected the other side to have reinforcements!

"Who are you! This is the imperial palace's forbidden zone—no unauthorized personnel may enter!"

The expressions of those commanders turned icy cold; their duty was to maintain order in the palace, and now that they saw someone daring to fight here, who cared who the attacker was!

Hearing this, Li Heng's face darkened with conflicting emotions: "I am the Grand Tutor of Xuan Yun Commandery!"

"Oh? So you're Eunuch Li! This commander acts on Your Majesty's oral decree—to apprehend the murderer. Eunuch, please cooperate!"

One commander clearly recognized Li Heng and spoke politely for a moment.

Upon hearing this, Li Heng's face turned ashen, yet he dared not refuse; after a deep breath, he could only slowly rise to his feet!

Watching Li Heng submit, the remaining soldiers of Xuan Yun Commandery all exhaled in relief.

As long as Li Heng lived, everything could still be negotiated!

Yet, in the very instant they relaxed, Ximen Wudi's lips curled into a sneer!

Whoosh!

Ximen Wudi flicked his arm—the short dagger shot out like an arrow released from a bow, straight toward the Imperial Guard commander!

"Huh?"

The Imperial Guard commander had no time to react—he felt only a sharp pain in his chest, then looked down to see the dagger had pierced straight through his heart, pinning him to the ground!

Thud!

The Imperial Guard commander collapsed, eyes bulging, dead on the spot!

This sudden turn stunned everyone!

No one could have imagined Ximen Wudi would suddenly erupt into murder!

Li Heng froze too—not just him, even the surrounding soldiers of Xuan Yun Commandery turned pale with utter shock!

"Kill him!"

Finally, someone roared—and all the soldiers surged wildly toward Ximen Wudi!

Shiiii! Shiiii! Shiiii!

Blades, spears, swords, halberds—like a swarm of locusts—rained down from all directions, engulfing Ximen Wudi!

Ximen Wudi's face showed not a trace of fear, only icy coldness!

He raised his right hand—and a long sword instantly flashed into his grip; with a flick, countless sword shadows bloomed through the air!

Shiiii! Shiiii! Shiiii!