841 Retribution Is a Pain (1/2)

The people in the square looked at each other. There was actually someone who dared to publicly provoke the Baili Sect sect leader, Yang Gongcheng. As the number one expert in the Taihang Mountains, Yang Gongcheng posed a rather high threat to the Taihang Mountains ancient martial art practitioners, especially now that he had broken through to the Golden Elixir Realm.

Disregarding everything else, if he wasn't forced into a corner, Xie Rengui would still show Yang Gongcheng respect.

This mysterious stranger had actually dared to provoke Yang Gongcheng in public, and he even had a look of disdain on his face. His behavior clearly contrasted with the way Xie Rengui had cowered just now.

Everyone desired the Dragon City Talismans that were in the hands of the mysterious shadowy figure. No one could resist the temptation of such important treasures. Yang Gongcheng believed that he had the ability to take the Dragon City Talismans. His desire was even stronger; he could not restrain himself anymore. Also, he was being publicly provoked by someone else.

”Why wouldn't I dare? Since you delivered yourself into our hands, I will gladly accept them.”

Even though Yang Gongcheng was cautious towards the mysterious figure, right now he could not show the slightest sign of weakness. Moreover, he was not necessarily inferior to the stranger. They would only find out who was stronger through combat.

Yang Gongcheng took a step forward and attacked first. In a battle between experts, victory and defeat were determined in an instant. The one who seized the initiative had a higher chance of emerging victorious.

However, although Yang Gongcheng had attacked first, a terrifying aura swept toward him before he had even appeared in front of the mysterious shadow.

The terrifying pressure was like a heavenly force, exploding from the mysterious shadow's body in an instant. It was like surging waves, sending Yang Gongcheng flying backward.

The battle had barely begun, but it was already over.

Yang Gongcheng could not even withstand the mysterious shadow's pressure. It was almost a one-sided contest; there was no comparison at all.

As for the mysterious shadow, it was still standing on its original spot and had not moved at all since the start.

In the square, everyone seemed to have been petrified, standing stiffly on their spots. Although the terrifying aura disappeared in a flash, they felt as though they had passed in front of the gates of Hell. Their bodies were cold and stiff, and they were so scared that they did not dare to move.

The shadow's aura was too frightening!

It was not just the ordinary ancient martial art practitioners that were terrified. Even Xie Rengui, Yun Pengqing and the other Sect Grand Elders were so scared that they turned pale. Their legs were weak, and they could barely stand properly.

Prior to this, Yun Pengqing had experienced the mysterious shadow's pressure to the others, but it was far more frightening now. He felt that just the pressure alone was enough to kill him a thousand times over.

Cheng Zongping nearly fell backward onto the ground. All the color had gone out of his face. He was covered in cold sweat as he realized that the situation was taking a turn for the worst. Only now did he discover that this mysterious person had not gone all-out the other day.

Wan'er and Wang Qian were still tied to the crosses. They stared wide-eyed at what was going on, but they were not affected by the terrifying aura. Instead, it was like a spring breeze had swept over them. It was exceptionally warm. However, from the expressions and mannerisms of the surrounding people, it obvious that the same could not be said for them.

They recognized the mysterious shadow. It was just that they had not imagined that he would actually appear again!

”Wan'er, could that mysterious person be a relative of yours?” Wang Qian licked her bloodstained lips, and her gaze gradually brightened. She had initially despaired, but right now, a powerful feeling of hope surged in her body. Intuitively, she could sense that the mysterious person had come to rescue them.

To regain hope after falling into despair was a feeling that few people experienced. Right now, Wang Qian was feeling it most profoundly. She was still tied onto a cross, and no one could understand the sense of despair that she had been feeling.

Both times that they encountered trouble, the mysterious person had appeared and saved them. Wang Qian suspected that the stranger's appearance here was related to Wan'er. It was because she could not possibly be related to such a person.

”I don't think I have any relatives.” Wan'er lowered her head, seemingly attempting to hide the wounds on her face. The blood in the corner of her mouth had a bitter taste, but her heart was even more bitter. She was somewhat regretful that she had not listened to Sister Wang Qian's advice to keep the Dragon City Talismans a secret. If she had, they would not have ended up like this.

All of this was because of the Dragon City Talismans, and Sister Wang Qian had been dragged into this because of her. As she thought about it, Wan'er's started crying uncontrollably.

”Wan'er, I don't blame you for this. Even if you did not do so, I would certainly have brought up the matter regarding the Dragon City Talismans. After all, no matter which one of us held the Dragon City Talismans, it would have been useless. In the end, we would have certainly been unable to keep it to ourselves and would have talked about it. In reality, what you did was right. The sect indeed did not trouble us. Who would have known that the Baili Sect would be so shameless?” Wang Qian consoled Wan'er softly.

She knew what Wan'er was thinking. In reality, even if they did not speak of it for a while, it would have been impossible to have kept it a secret forever. The Dragon City Talismans in their hands were no different from pieces of scrap paper. Sooner or later, they would have had to take them out.

”Wan'er, don't be sad. That mysterious person has appeared again. He must have come to save us. He might have come to save you. You will certainly be alright.”