Their strike landed. Yan Nanshan's trio intended to seize this opportunity to finish Zuo An off once and for all!

But was Zuo An an easy target?

After he reacted, his aura as an Eight-star War Emperor erupted fully. His eyes flashed with a terrifying ferocity!

His hands shot out, Battle Intent sweeping across the sky, forcefully repelling Yan Nanshan and the Yan King.

Yet, at the same time, Ma Cheng's punch landed on his back once again.

CRACK!

Several bones shattered on the spot.

Zuo An shot through the dense forest like a meteorite. The ancient trees in his path were knocked down like rotten wood.

Finally, with a tremendous CRASH, he slammed into a colossal peak.

The colossal peak, hundreds of feet tall, collapsed instantly with a deafening RUMBLE!

Yan Nanshan exclaimed, "This is a great opportunity! Don't give him time to recuperate!"

The three powerhouses, their momentum overwhelming, swooped towards the collapsing peak.

Meanwhile, Qin Feiyang and the Lion Headed Hawk appeared out of thin air.

Qin Feiyang urged, "Old Hawk, hurry and catch up."

WHOOSH!

The Lion Headed Hawk darted forward like a bolt of lightning, carrying him along.

RUMBLE!

With an earth-shattering roar, Zuo An, brimming with immense power, shot out from the collapsing peak and hovered in mid-air.

His body was drenched in blood! The previous deadly ambush had left him with severe wounds!

WHOOSH!!!

Yan Nanshan's trio flew in, forming a tripod formation that surrounded Zuo An.

"Why did you ambush me?"

"If I don't receive a satisfactory explanation today, don't blame me for reporting you to the State Office!"

Zuo An scanned Yan Nanshan and his companions with a sinister gaze.

The trio exchanged mocking looks. Are they still pretending, even now?

Yan Nanshan roared, "No more talk! He's injured—finish him! Attack!"

The moment he spoke, Battle Intent surged from him like a torrent.

The Yan King and Ma Cheng also attacked with full force. Their surging Battle Intent filled the area, making the very heavens and earth tremble.

The combined might of these three powerhouses was nothing short of breathtaking.

"Don't push your luck!" Zuo An was seething.

Despite his severe injuries, he showed no fear and engaged the trio in a frenzied battle.

RUMBLE! CRACK!

This area instantly turned into a scene of devastation, as if the apocalypse had arrived.

The savage beasts and fierce birds in the forest fled for their lives.

Qin Feiyang didn't approach, observing the fight from a distant mountain peak.

Chief Li flew to Qin Feiyang's side, his aged eyes glinting coldly. "Zuo An was severely injured in the sneak attack and can't use his full strength. This time, we can definitely annihilate him!"

He hadn't truly left either.

Qin Feiyang said, "Regardless of whether he's severely injured or not, he must die here today. But those small fry in the city shouldn't be let go either."

Chief Li nodded. "I understand. I'll gather our forces to eradicate those remnants right away!"

Qin Feiyang added, "Also, notify Elder Wan and the others."

"Understood." Chief Li agreed, then turned and soared away.

Qin Feiyang said, "Old Hawk, it's time for your underlings to make their move. Have them blockade Yan City from all directions. From this moment on, entry is permitted, but no one leaves!"

CHIRP!

The Lion Headed Hawk cried out sharply towards the sky.

ROAR!!!

The fifteen fearsome beasts lurking deep within the mountains descended upon Yan City from all sides, their terrifying auras preceding them.

"How come there are so many savage beasts here!"

"They are so strong!"

"They can all fly, they're War Emperor level beasts!"

The moment the fifteen savage beasts descended, Yan City plunged into panic. Everyone felt threatened.

Elder He and Elder Wan from the South City district, Elder Ji from the East City district, and even Chief Li, who had just returned to the West City district, were all aghast. "What are you doing in Yan City?" they demanded. "Who sent you?"

They all soared into the sky, looking grimly at the savage beasts outside the city.

"By order of the Beast Emperor, from this moment on, no humans in Yan City are allowed to leave until Qin Feiyang returns!" one of the beasts announced.

Hearing this, Elder Wan and the others finally sighed in relief.

So, this was arranged by Qin Feiyang.

Only now did they abruptly realize that Qin Feiyang had orchestrated everything in advance.

Fifteen War Emperor-level savage beasts... that fellow really went all out!

「Meanwhile, at the Lin Family residence!」

ROAR!

The Wolf King's furious roar echoed across the vicinity!

A massacre instantly unfolded!

Fatty cackled, "Haha! Lin Han, today is the Lin family's doomsday!" He followed the Wolf King, charging toward the younger members of the Lin family.

Ren Wushuang also took action. Over a dozen War Kings from the Lin family were killed by a single strike of her finger.

Tonight, Yan City was destined for turmoil. Blood was being shed everywhere.

「Martial King Palace」

Shi Zheng, Elder Qu, and a group of Steward Elders stormed out of the main gate, full of righteous fury.

The disciples of Blood Slaughter Palace who were surveilling the Martial King Palace were slaughtered on the spot!

Similarly, a large number of War Kings poured out from the Elixir King Palace and the Royal Palace.

The War Kings from the Treasure Pavilion, having learned the truth, also began a city-wide purge of Yan City under Chief Li's leadership.

War Kings from the four great powers surged forth in droves, each wearing an Eye of Heaven Stone.

Anyone who had disguised themselves was mercilessly killed!

Of course, not everyone who had disguised themselves was a disciple of the Blood Slaughter Palace.

Some had merely done so to evade enemies. However, upon learning the situation, they couldn't afford to care about that anymore. They all reverted to their true appearances, prioritizing their survival.

Throughout the city, veiled by night, the slaughter escalated!

The air in all four city districts was thick with the pungent stench of blood.

Outside the city, the carnage was even more brutal. Yan Nanshan, his companions, and Zuo An had fought a bloody battle deep into the mountain range, razing everything within a radius of several kilometers!

Although Zuo An was formidable, his severe injuries gradually pushed him into a deadly predicament.

Although Yan Nanshan and his companions also bore injuries, their momentum only grew more terrifying!

Qin Feiyang remained hidden, not allowing the Lion Headed Hawk to intervene yet.

He was waiting for the perfect opportunity to deliver Zuo An a fatal blow.

Several tens of breaths passed.

HISS!

A giant python suddenly emerged from behind Zuo An, its narrow snake eyes flickering with a sinister light.

This was his Battle Soul! It indicated that Yan Nanshan and his companions had indeed pushed him to the brink.

Yan Nanshan bellowed, "Zuo An, don't even think about escaping today!"

Behind him, a massive eagle soared into the sky. Its body was fiery red, as if forged from flames. Its sharp talons and piercing gaze struck fear into all who met its eyes.

This was a Fire Eagle—Yan Nanshan's Battle Soul!

Ma Cheng and the Yan King also summoned their Battle Souls. Ma Cheng's Battle Soul, like Zuo An's, was also a giant python.

However, Ma Cheng's Battle Soul was different: it was crimson red, its body stretched for tens of meters, resembling molten rock and exuding a ferocious aura.

The Yan King's Battle Soul was even more astonishing—it was a Flood Dragon!

"KILL!!!" the three roared, their murderous intent soaring. They commanded their Battle Souls, which shrieked and shattered mountains as they clashed with Zuo An's Battle Soul!

In less than five breaths, Zuo An's Battle Soul let out a mournful cry and was torn to shreds.

At that moment, Zuo An spat out a mouthful of blood and roared, "Tell me, why is this happening?!"

Even now, he hadn't realized his true identity was exposed.

It wasn't his fault. His disguise as Jiang Zhengyi had been flawless.

If not for Qin Feiyang, Yan Nanshan and his companions would never have discovered that the Jiang Zhengyi before them was an impostor.

Yan Nanshan and his companions remained silent, their eyes filled only with killing intent.

With a wave of their hands, their three Battle Souls charged toward Zuo An, unleashing world-shaking ferocity!

Zuo An gritted his teeth. Damn it! I can't keep hiding! He moved his feet in an arcane rhythm and sped away, his speed surprisingly almost double what it was before!

An Auxiliary Battle Technique! Qin Feiyang's eyes lit up with realization.

He finally understood how Zuo An had repeatedly escaped Yan Nanshan and the others. The reason was an Auxiliary Battle Technique!

Battle Techniques and Martial Arts Techniques were different. Battle Techniques required warriors to have mastered Battle Intent to cultivate them.

The nature of Auxiliary Battle Techniques was similar to Auxiliary Martial Arts Techniques. However, Auxiliary Battle Techniques were countless times rarer.

Even in the Imperial Capital, they were extremely scarce!

Qin Feiyang was astounded. He hadn't expected Zuo An to have mastered an Auxiliary Battle Technique. Even though it was only a Lower Class Battle Technique, it was still incredibly potent!

"Quickly, after him!" Yan Nanshan and the others urged anxiously.

Despite their precautions, they were helpless against his overwhelming speed.

Zuo An chuckled maliciously. "Heh heh... So, no surprises then. It seems the three of you already know my true identity."

The Yan King shouted, "Zuo An, you're at the end of your rope! Surrender obediently!"

"End of my rope?" Zuo An sneered. "Heh! Can you even catch me?"

"Since I've been exposed, I won't hold back. I'll go slaughter everyone in Yan City and refine them into Bloodfiend Pills!" Zuo An laughed chillingly, his face crazed as he dashed toward Yan City like a lightning bolt.

Qin Feiyang's expression turned grim. He barked, "This is our chance! Take a shortcut and intercept him!"

The Lion Headed Hawk, carrying Qin Feiyang, darted rapidly through the forest.

Qin Feiyang kept his gaze fixed on Zuo An, while the Yan King and his companions anxiously pursued him from behind.

If Zuo An truly managed to slaughter Yan City, the three of them, as the leaders of Yan Province, would undoubtedly be held responsible.

Shortly thereafter, Zuo An arrived behind North City.

He cackled, "Yan Nanshan, I'll destroy your Martial King Palace first!" With that, he shot towards the city.

What can we do? Yan Nanshan was about to lose his mind.

But just then, the Lion Headed Hawk shot out from the forest below like a black bolt of lightning!

Its sharp beak easily pierced Zuo An's skin, tearing straight through his chest and leaving a palm-sized, bloody hole!

Blood sprayed, dyeing the sky red!

Zuo An was aghast. "What happened?" He looked down at his chest, his pupils suddenly widening in disbelief.

"ARGH!"

The next moment, he let out a pained scream. Losing his balance, he plummeted into the forest below.

A glance at the Lion Headed Hawk revealed what it clutched in its talons: a still-beating heart!

It was Zuo An's heart!

This was the fatal blow. Without his heart, Zuo An was undoubtedly doomed.

THUMP!

Zuo An crashed into the forest, slamming heavily to the ground.

The impact created a deep crater.

Zuo An lay embedded in the earth, coughing up bloody bubbles, his face a mask of confusion.

THUD! THUD!

Footsteps approached, drawing closer to where Zuo An lay.

He sensed someone slowly approaching. Their aura wasn't strong, but it felt familiar.

Who was it?

With great difficulty, he raised his head and looked toward the sound of the footsteps.

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