Chapter 36: Night, Murder

"Once, weren't you arrogant? Throughout the Great Cyan Empire, no one was your match. Who dared to be as arrogant as you! But now, you're nothing more than a worthless dog. The ups and downs of life, are truly interesting!" Elod laughed heartily, quickening his pace. He was contemplating how to block the door and humiliate him even more tomorrow! Just as he was thinking, he suddenly felt his body lurch and a fierce gust filled with murderous intent rushed toward him head-on. "Oh no!" Elod immediately sensed that something was wrong. This terrifying aura came suddenly and violently. He couldn't even make any conscious moves, relying only on instinct to dodge to the side. "Swoosh!" A sharp branch directly pierced the spot where he had just stood, deeply penetrating the ground, drilling more than half a meter deep, cracking the ground around it, and spreading out in all directions. "You dodged it?" Swallow leaped down from a rooftop, unable to help but sneer. "Ambush?" Elod's drunkenness instantly sobered up. Encountering such a situation was something he had never expected! Did someone dare to ambush him? Just as he was wondering who would dare to be so bold, a punch suddenly struck him from behind! This punch was extremely swift, and it carried an unimaginable terrifying force as if it could pierce through the sky. It was hard to imagine what realm one must be in to burst out with such power! Elod turned around and blocked the opponent's punch with his palm. The force emanating from it forced him back several steps. A look of shock quickly flashed across his face. This punch made his palm feel numb! He couldn't exert any force at all. Who is this guy? Why would he dare to ambush him so arrogantly? Elod took a few steps back and summoned his Illusionary Beast. Fourth Rank Illusionary Beast, White Marked Tiger! "Roar!" The White Marked Tiger let out a roar, its huge body landing directly in the arena. Its cold eyes stared fiercely at the figure in black ahead, growling incessantly as if issuing a warning. "It's you, Iwao?" When Elod saw the opponent's face clearly, he felt absurd. It was Iwao, who didn't dare to face his challenges during the day, no matter how he provoked him! "You dared not accept my challenge during the day, but now you dare to ambush me on the way back to the sect. Kid, it seems like you're tired of living. Do you even know your level? You dare to attack me. Do you still think you're the former number-one genius of the Great Cyan Empire?" Elod laughed madly, feeling even more delighted. It's just what he wished for! He was just about to fight him, to have a battle, but he didn't expect him to come to him at night. "All those who humiliated my sister will be killed without mercy!" A thick, unimaginable murderous intent emanated from Iwao's eyes. He rushed forward like lightning, striking Elod with a backhand blow! "Bang!" Elod caught Iwao's attack with a punch, and the force on it made his face change slightly. Such terrifying power! Wasn't this guy supposed to be crippled? Why does he still possess such strength? Just as Elod was about to contemplate, Iwao's attack struck again! "Boom!" Each punch carried unimaginable terrifying force, like a giant hammer smashing towards him. No matter how he dodged, it was hard to evade. Helpless, Elod could only withstand Iwao's attacks. After taking three punches in a row, there was a loud crack, and Elod's arm suddenly drooped down. The bones inside were crushed by a single punch! "What ruthless strength!" Elod was completely sober, his pupils contracting sharply as he began to realize that this battle might not be simple! On the other side, Swallow was facing off against the White Marked Tiger alone. Despite his small size, Swallow's agile movements kept the White Marked Tiger spinning in circles. "Come on, come bite me!" Swallow mercilessly taunted the White Marked Tiger, laughing provocatively. "Roar!" The White Marked Tiger couldn't contain its anger, erupting with terrifying momentum. Each bite seemed capable of tearing the void. Unfortunately, Swallow's agility and strength were abundant! Several times, the White Marked Tiger pounced on Swallow, but when it tried to bite down, it found Swallow's body as hard as steel, unable to penetrate. This seemingly fragile little sapling was even harder than steel! "Stinky beast, get lost!" With a struggle, Swallow used his strength to push the White Marked Tiger away. Then, the branch in his hand condensed into a huge fist, smashing directly into the White Marked Tiger's forehead. "Boom!" With a loud bang, the White Marked Tiger was smashed back, almost falling to the ground. "Iwao, your cultivation... is Fifth Level of Earth Spirit Realm! You weren't crippled?" After a few exchanges, Elod realized something was wrong. But Iwao's attacks became more and more fierce. He was like a ferocious beast, attacking repeatedly without hesitation. "Bang! Bang! Bang!" The collision between the two sides was extremely intense. He adhered to the strategy of exchanging injuries! If you hesitated even a little, you would be hit by his terrifying attacks, not to mention how ferocious they were. With another collision, Elod gritted his teeth and retreated several steps in a row. "Dragon Jade Hand!" Iwao surged forward, his fist rushing towards Elod! His fist was shining with a faint green light as if it had completely transformed into a metallic giant hammer. After smashing through Elod's defense, he punched him directly in the chest. "Wow!" Elod was sent flying dozens of meters away, crashing into a nearby wall. As he lay on the ground, a look of horror flashed in his eyes. "Why?! Your Illusionary Beast has been killed..." Elod spat out blood, his face pale as a sheet. Iwao stepped forward, his expression icy, his eyes flashing with killing intent. "Elod, I didn't want to kill you, but since you've chosen death, I won't tolerate anyone who poses a threat to me!" With those words, Iwao unleashed the Dragon Jade Hand once again. His fingers aligned, stabbing fiercely forward! "Sploosh!" The Spiritual Energy in front of him burst open at Iwao's thrust. This finger was as sharp as a divine sword piercing through heaven and earth, stabbing directly into Elod's forehead. The force behind it pierced through Elod's skull! The power released even shattered the wall behind him. Elod's eyes widened in anger, refusing to close in death. "Anyone who humiliates my sister, one by one, shall face death." Iwao wiped his hands, his gaze cold. After slaying Elod, he didn't linger but turned and walked towards the sect. The next day, shocking news spread through the Outer Sect of the Fiery Fire Sect— Elod's body was found on the streets of Fiery Fire City, in a horrific state!