Martial Master

“Who is it? Show yourself!”

Han Li shouted lowly, rushing towards the shadow while simultaneously striking out with his sword.

The black shadow seemed to be aware that Han Li would pursue, suddenly raising a hand to strike as it flew into the air.

With a loud bang, the palm energy collided with the sword energy in the void, both dissipating into nothingness.

"How powerful!"

Han Li was secretly shocked; the sword he had just unleashed contained at least eighty percent of his strength, yet it was easily blocked by the opponent's palm. Who exactly was this person in black? What were they doing ambushing here?

Could it be that the other party was the murderer of Shui Leqing?

Thoughts flashed through his mind as Han Li's figure flickered again, pursuing the black shadow. This person’s movements were strange; he must not let them escape easily.

Whoosh!

Just as he was about to catch up, the black shadow suddenly raised its right hand, and immediately, a red streak of light appeared before him like a hidden weapon.

What kind of attack is this?

Han Li was alarmed and did not dare to be careless, striking the red streak of light with his sword like lightning.

With a crack, the red streak was shattered, and then a tyrannical aura suddenly surged into Han Li's body.

In an instant, Han Li felt a chill over his body, as a cold and dark power rapidly spread into his blood vessels.

What the hell is this?

Han Li hurriedly burned his bloodline; a terrifying power erupted like an ocean, finally blocking that cold force from the outside. But when he raised his head again, the previous black shadow had already vanished into the gray mist, leaving no trace.

“Damn it!”

Han Li muttered in anger. The cold power was quickly dissolved under his bloodline power, soon cleared away. However, for some reason, a very uncomfortable feeling lingered in his heart, as if he had been tainted by something bad.

Swish!

Suddenly, a figure landed beside Han Li, startling him. Once he recognized who it was, he felt relieved.

It was Du Qingcheng.

“Brother Han, what just happened here?” Du Qingcheng scanned the chaotic battlefield, his brows furrowing. Then he looked at the black dragon sword in Han Li's hand and blurted out, “Brother Han, isn’t this Shui Leqing's weapon? Could it be that you killed Shui Leqing?”

“I?” Han Li was taken aback and coldly snorted, “How is that possible? When I arrived, Shui Leqing had already been killed by someone. Just now, there was a black-clad person hiding here, but unfortunately, I couldn't stop them. I suspect that black-clad person is very likely the one who killed Shui Leqing.”

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

While Han Li was explaining, sudden sounds of breaking air echoed outside the battlefield. In an instant, at least a dozen people appeared near the battlefield. Upon seeing the blood-soaked chaos and Han Li holding the black dragon sword, their expressions changed in shock.

“The black dragon sword? Han Li, did you kill Shui Leqing just for the position of the successor?”

An angry voice rang out. Xu Yan looked at the black dragon sword in Han Li's hand in disbelief, her eyes revealing shock.

Not just her; the other martial artists also wore horrified expressions.

Although Shui Leqing and others had been shattered by Qin Chen, judging from the clothing and aura on the battlefield, many people had died here, and these were Shui Leqing and Yang Ling's group.

Could it be that Han Li killed the competitor Shui Leqing just to vie for the successor position?

The entire third layer of the Sword Intent Tower was instantly in an uproar.

So ruthless, too ruthless.

As a fellow disciple of the Demon Sword Sect, Han Li actually dared to take action, which was simply unbelievable.

Even if Han Li could reach higher levels of the Sword Intent Tower, would the sect master really allow someone who harmed fellow disciples to take on the role of successor?

For a moment, everyone was discussing and shocked.

Han Li’s expression suddenly changed: “Xu Yan, what nonsense are you talking about? I didn’t kill Shui Leqing; it was someone else!”