Chapter 1119: Fulfilling the Promise (Part 1)
Although the young woman’s words didn’t directly name anyone, even a fool could tell that the person she referred to was Yang Haoran.
Yi Xuan did not stop the young woman. On one hand, he doted on her greatly, and on the other, he felt that what she said wasn't wrong; Yang Haoran indeed deserved such sarcasm.
Upon hearing this, Yang Haoran’s face not only showed no trace of anger, but his smile deepened a few shades. Those unfamiliar with his character naturally wouldn't find anything amiss, but those who knew him understood that such a change in his expression in this situation meant someone was likely about to bid farewell to this world.
“Heh heh, I haven’t forgotten my promise to you, so you needn’t remind me. ”
Yang Haoran said with a smile. As his words fell, he decisively opened his Heaven Soul.
This time, when he opened his Heaven Soul, he didn’t let out a low growl as he usually did to boost his aura or intimidate his opponent, just like Lu Wu before him.
Although he made no sound, the Spirit Power emanating from him surged dramatically as he opened his Heaven Soul.
Yi Xuan frowned. The power fluctuations that erupted from Yang Haoran after he opened his Heaven Soul were quite formidable, no weaker than the power fluctuations he himself emitted. This made him feel a little troubled.
However, it was merely a sense of trouble in his heart; it wasn't enough to make him feel fear. He had brought quite a few powerful Talisman Masters today, and even if Yang Haoran possessed some strength, he definitely couldn’t fight four hands with two fists. Moreover, he still held a trump card, which made him fearless.
A dense mass of Yin Qi violently churned at Yang Haoran’s side. Contained within this Yin Qi was his Soul Armament, Remnant Moon.
Yang Haoran wasted no words this time. The moment he opened his Heaven Soul, which was also the instant Yi Xuan frowned slightly, he made his move!
Without any visible movement from him, Remnant Moon, controlled by his will, burst forth from the furiously churning Yin Qi, transforming into a streak of black light that shot out rapidly. Its target was none other than the young woman beside Yi Xuan.
Remnant Moon was incredibly fast. Before the young woman could even react, Remnant Moon was already before her. Just as Remnant Moon was about to pierce her body, at that very moment, a flash of spiritual light suddenly appeared beside her. A talisman appeared at that critical juncture, adhering to Remnant Moon’s sharp blade. The rapidly approaching Remnant Moon was halted in mid-air by this talisman, and at this point, only ten centimeters separated Remnant Moon from the young woman!
The scene before her froze the triumphant smile on the young woman’s face. Upon realizing what had happened, her complexion instantly changed drastically, the triumph on her face vanishing, replaced by a look of utter terror.
She knew perfectly well that if not for the sudden appearance of this talisman, which had fixed the moon wheel before her, she would certainly have been decapitated by now.
At this thought, her heart pounded uncontrollably. Cold sweat drenched her back. Gazing at the continuously vibrating Remnant Moon so close to her, and feeling the icy chill brought by the Yin Qi emanating from it, she felt her entire body stiffen, and even breathing became difficult.
“Don’t be afraid, I’m here! ”
Yi Xuan’s low voice entered the young woman’s ears at this moment. The young woman, steeped in intense fear and lingering dread, was startled by Yi Xuan's sudden words, jumping violently, like a bird startled by the twang of a bowstring. Her stiff body trembled violently.
But then she realized the voice belonged to Yi Xuan, and understood what he meant. The voice that had initially startled her now, in retrospect, sounded like a heavenly melody. Most of the fear in her heart vanished, though the lingering dread remained.
The young woman turned her head to look at Yi Xuan beside her, her movements stiff, her expression numb, her entire demeanor highly unnatural.
“Th-. . . thank you, Master. ”
The young woman thanked him, her voice a little stuttering and slightly trembling.
Yi Xuan was furious, but this anger wasn’t directed at the young woman. It was directed at Yang Haoran. Seeing his precious apprentice scared to such a state, a potent killing intent erupted within him.
“Yang Haoran, no matter what, you are the Emissary of Death for Gu Mo City’s Underworld Division. To think you completely disregard your status and actually attack a woman whose strength is far inferior to yours! You’ve truly shamed all men! ”
Yi Xuan withdrew his gaze from the young woman and looked back at Yang Haoran, his voice filled with fury and contempt.
“Master is right! Yang Haoran, you’re truly not a man! I’ve never seen a man as disgusting as you! You Yin-dog! A spineless Yin-dog! ”
With Yi Xuan’s backing, the young woman also spoke up at this moment, but the lingering dread and incomplete fear in her heart caused her words to betray an undisguised panic.
If Yi Xuan hadn't been there, this young woman would certainly have been too terrified to utter a single word, let alone have the courage to curse Yang Haoran.
Yang Haoran paid no attention to the young woman. He didn’t even glance at her, his gaze remaining fixed on Yi Xuan.
“In my eyes, enemies deserve to die. There’s no gender discrimination. ”
Yang Haoran took a drag from his cigarette, ignoring the young woman’s curses, and simply responded to Yi Xuan with a faint smile.
“I’m also your enemy! Why don’t you attack me? ! ” Yi Xuan demanded furiously.
“Heh heh, because I’m a man who keeps his promises. Since I made a promise to your precious apprentice, then I must fulfill my vow. I can’t let her down. ” Yang Haoran responded with a smile.
As Yang Haoran’s words fell, Remnant Moon, suspended in mid-air by the talisman, suddenly emitted a hum, its vibrations growing intense. Conversely, the talisman affixed to Remnant Moon developed a faint crack.
Seeing this, Yi Xuan let out a cold snort. The talisman on Remnant Moon immediately ignited, instantly turning to ash. However, a new talisman, formed from concentrated power, appeared on Remnant Moon’s body. Although this talisman had no physical form, the power fluctuations it emitted were stronger than before.
Remnant Moon’s vibrations weakened, and the hum it emitted was less resonant than before. After Yi Xuan fully unleashed the power of this top-tier Black Talisman, it actually showed a tendency to suppress Remnant Moon once more!
“You want to retract your Soul Armament? It’s not that easy! ”
Yi Xuan spoke in a deep voice, then turned to the young woman beside him and said.
“Wan’er, Master knows you’ve been wronged. Step back for a moment. Master will kill him now and avenge you! ”
The young woman nodded heavily, let out a soft hum, and shed two lines of wronged tears.
Her tears were not feigned; they were a genuine outpouring of emotion. However, the primary reason for her weeping was not the injustice she felt, but the lingering dread in her heart. Yang Haoran’s attack just now had truly terrified her, leaving her with a profound psychological scar.
Just as the young woman was about to retreat, Yi Xuan felt a sense of unease. To prevent what had just happened from recurring, he waved his hand and conjured a protective shield around the young woman.
This shield was eggshell-shaped, protecting the young woman completely, with no blind spots in 360 degrees. Furthermore, the young woman’s movements were unaffected; no matter how she moved, the shield would envelop her.
With this shield in place, Yi Xuan felt much more at ease. The stone hanging in the young woman’s heart also fell. Both of them believed that as long as this shield was present, there would be no need to worry about safety. They both had great confidence in this shield.
The young woman distanced herself from Yi Xuan. At the same time, dozens of black chains, as thick as arms, ripped through the void and swiftly attacked. Some surged towards the young woman, while others launched an assault on Yi Xuan.
“Heh heh, Grandmaster Yi, do not underestimate me; my methods aren’t limited to just my Soul Armament. ”
Yang Haoran remained standing where he was, taking another drag from his cigarette, and spoke to Yi Xuan with a faint smile.
The cigarette in his hand was nearing its end.
He flicked his finger, sending the nearly spent cigarette in his hand shooting out rapidly, with immense speed, like a bullet exiting a barrel,
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