Martial Master

Buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz!

The sound of buzzing echoed as the black mist formed from countless locusts enveloped the sky like a canopy, blocking out the sun as it rapidly pursued Qin Chen. Everywhere it passed, the towering trees in the Xuan Chong Mountain Range were gnawed to nothingness, as if the locusts had swept through, leaving no blade of grass behind.

Once Qin Chen left, the people from the Zhu family and the Martial Cultivation House were all in shock. It was only because Qin Chen was present that they could barely contend with the cloaked figure. Now that Qin Chen had fled, how could they escape from this cloaked person with their cultivation levels?

In their panic, the cloaked figure was equally furious. Had it not been for the Zhu family and the Martial Cultivation House trapping him in this great formation, he would never have allowed Qin Chen to escape into the Xuan Chong Mountain Range. If Qin Chen truly got away, then all of his efforts would have been in vain!

"You all must die!"

With a roar, terrifying black light erupted from the cloaked figure. Boom! Countless black tentacles surged from his body, striking wildly at the Four Harmonies and Five Elements Formation. With each strike, the radiance enveloping the formation dimmed a bit, appearing as if it could collapse at any moment.

The earlier Qi Devouring Ants had already bitten a hole in the Four Harmonies and Five Elements Formation. With the power of the cloaked figure alone, it was enough to gradually shatter this formation.

With each successive lash, the formation shook violently. Zhu Hongzhi and the others immediately coughed up blood, their expressions turning extremely frightened, as their hearts sank completely.

They deeply understood that at this point, they had lost the possibility of continuing to fight. Without Qin Chen, the Four Harmonies and Five Elements Formation could not unleash its full power. With their cultivation levels, it wouldn't be long before the formation was breached, and they would undoubtedly be slaughtered by the cloaked figure.

“Sir, we have never had a grievance with you. How about sparing our lives? As long as you speak, no matter the cost, we are willing to negotiate,” Zhu Hongzhi said, covered in blood, his voice hoarse.

At this moment, wanting to survive meant they had to plead with the cloaked figure not to deliver a fatal blow. As the head of the Zhu family, Zhu Hongzhi had been navigating the treacherous waters of the Martial City for many years, and he understood the principle of bending and yielding.

“Indeed, as long as you spare us, we will never refuse any demands you make. Why must it come to this fighting and killing?” Wu Lengfan from the Martial Cultivation House said nervously.

At this moment, his heart was filled with regret and frustration, hating himself for agreeing to the Zhu family’s request to cause trouble for Qin Chen. Now it was a mess; they had gained nothing and offended such a powerful enemy. The entire Martial Cultivation House could very well be destroyed because of his decision.

“Spare you?” The cloaked figure looked coldly at Zhu Hongzhi and the others, sneering, while the tentacles in his hand showed no sign of stopping.

“Exactly! If you insist on continuing to fight, although we cannot escape death, you won’t gain much either. But if you spare us, we are willing to hand over a large number of treasures in exchange for our lives,” Zhu Hongzhi said anxiously while coughing blood.

At this moment, his situation had become extremely critical. The massive consumption of energy was causing his meridians to nearly shatter. If he continued to fight, he wouldn’t even need the cloaked figure to attack; he would become a waste due to his exhausted energy.

“Hahaha.” The cloaked figure laughed coldly, his lips curling in disdain: “Letting you go? That is a dream.”

Boom!

As if sensing that the other party was at their wits' end, the black tentacles suddenly became even more frenzied. Bang! Bang! Bang! With each strike, cracks appeared on the formation, ready to shatter at any moment.