Chapter 31
Battle at the Ruined Temple

Snap! A figure burst through the broken window of the dilapidated temple, flying out. He was middle-aged, his face etched with time, but his hair was already snow-white.

Seeing Zu Qian Qiu running for his life, and the two pursuers behind him, he didn't hesitate for a second. Choosing a direction, he sprinted, ignoring Zu Qian Qiu completely.

The two had been friends for years, their understanding was instinctive.

Since Zu Qian Qiu said to run, it meant he couldn't beat the two pursuers, so he naturally had to run as well.

Seeing this, Lian Cheng's face instantly filled with purple qi. He kicked a piece of broken stone on the ground, and the stone, propelled through the air, pierced through Zu Qian Qiu's thigh in the next instant.

“Ouch!”

Zu Qian Qiu cried out in pain and fell to the ground. Knowing he was doomed, he immediately shouted, "Old Man, run! Don't worry about me!"

Yi He couldn't help but chuckle. This man actually called the white-haired middle-aged man "Old Man." Anyone who didn't know better would think they were an old couple.

Lian Cheng was speechless too, feeling that Jin Lao Ye had definitely been up to no good when giving them their names.

One was "Ancestor Zu Qian Qiu," the other "Old Master," the names were bizarre enough, but they were just minor characters. He had no idea what Jin Lao Ye was thinking.

However, no matter what, these two were working for the Demon Sect, and they were definitely finished this time!

The Old Man, who had been running, stopped when he heard Zu Qian Qiu's words. He turned around and charged towards them, showing his loyalty and dedication.

But what good was loyalty and dedication? Lian Cheng wouldn't hesitate.

He stepped out with the Lingbo Weibu, instantly reaching behind Zu Qian Qiu. His cold blade pressed against Zu Qian Qiu's neck, and he sneered, "I said, next time I see you, I won't be merciful!"

Zu Qian Qiu chuckled bitterly, "Yeah, I fell for your trap of words. I shouldn't have come to Huayin County."

"Be a normal person in your next life!"

Pfft! A sword cut his throat. This minor character, the one who knew the most about wine in the world of Smiling Proud Wanderer, fell to the ground, lifeless.

"Zu Qian Qiu!"

The Old Man's eyes turned bloodshot, but he immediately stopped and turned to run again. Zu Qian Qiu hadn't died before, so he, as his friend, naturally had to save him. But now that his friend was dead, and he had no power to avenge him, he could only run first. He would think about revenge later if he had the chance.

However, running wasn't that simple.

Lian Cheng threw out his cold blade. The flying sword pierced through the Old Man's back, marking the end of the Yellow River Ancestors duo.

"Amitabha! May both of you go to the Pure Land. In your next life, don't get involved in the affairs of the martial world."

Yi He clasped her hands together, chanting a Buddhist prayer, then decisively drew her long sword, her light steps taking her straight towards the dilapidated temple. She wasn't eager to kill Zu Qian Qiu before, but when it came to killing Demon Sect members, she was the first to act.

Just then, two Demon Sect members walked out with wary expressions.

They had heard the commotion outside the temple, but out of caution, they didn't rush out.

They hadn't expected Lian Cheng to be so fast. In a few breaths, he had already killed Zu Qian Qiu and the Old Man. His strength was truly formidable.

One of them, a man with a goat beard, whispered, "That kid is Lian Cheng, the second disciple of the Huashan Sect. His movements are strange, be careful. That nun is Yi He, the eldest disciple of the Hengshan Sect. She should be quite strong."

The other, a young man in brocade clothes, didn't care. "Just two kids, kill them!"

The goat-bearded man sighed. "Then I'll deal with the nun, you deal with the kid. We need to act quickly. The old nun from the Hengshan Sect isn't far away. If she gets here, none of us will escape!"

"Tsk! I know! You're so talkative!"

The young man in brocade felt annoyed. Without looking at Yi He, he pulled out his large saber and strode towards Lian Cheng.

However, Yi He directly used the Hengshan Sword Technique to block the young man in brocade. The young man blocked with his large saber, but was completely entangled by Yi He.

The Hengshan Sword Technique lacked offensive power, but it was like a continuous drizzle. Once entangled, it was difficult to break free.

The young man in brocade was furious. "You little nun, I was going to let you go and kill the kid. But since you're looking for death, I'll fulfill you!"

He then started to get serious.

The large saber in his hand danced like a raging storm, his attacks becoming faster and faster.

But Yi He didn't panic. She used each move of the Hengshan Sword Technique diligently, focusing on defense, making all the young man's attacks fall short.

But the Hengshan Sword Technique had him entangled, making it difficult for him to break free.

For a moment, he was extremely annoyed.

Not far away, the goat-bearded man felt his lips twitch. He had originally planned to deal with the little nun himself, since the kid's movements were too fast, and he felt dangerous fighting him.

But he hadn't expected that his idiot teammate would be entangled by the little nun first.

Now he had to deal with that Huashan Sect kid.

Lian Cheng didn't make the goat-bearded man wait long. As soon as he regained his cold blade, he stepped out with the Lingbo Weibu and rushed forward, his face filled with purple qi. His Yang Wu Sword Technique was powerful and heavy, with a formidable power.

The goat-bearded man's face changed. He quickly drew his soft sword, but he didn't dare collide with the cold blade.

He could see the strength of his opponent's swordsmanship and internal energy.

He could only choose to retreat, but how could his speed compare to the Lingbo Weibu?

Lian Cheng closed the distance at a faster speed. The cold blade swept across, and the goat-bearded man's soft sword was immediately cut in two. The sight frightened the goat-bearded man into dropping his broken sword. It clattered to the ground.

His head also fell to the ground.

He seemed to see Lian Cheng's other hand drawing another sword, a sword that took his life.

Lian Cheng twirled his sword, wiping off the blood. He was unsurprised by the outcome.

This goat-bearded man might have been a seasoned second-rate expert, but his actual strength was likely average. His internal energy, swordsmanship, and speed were all inferior to Lian Cheng. What's more, Lian Cheng used two swords, making him first-rate strength, something the goat-bearded man simply couldn't handle.

His instant kill was only natural!

Lian Cheng had no intention of using this to hone his swordsmanship. A quick and decisive victory was better. After all, he didn't know if there were other Demon Sect members lurking around, and he didn't want to take any chances.

The sooner this was done, the sooner he could go and support the others.

At this time, the young man in brocade had just exchanged ten moves with Yi He. He glanced over at the goat-bearded man when he heard the sound.

He was startled. He hadn't expected that he had only been entangled with the little nun for a short time, and the battle over there was already over, and it ended so quickly, almost silently.

The goat-bearded man hadn't even had time to scream!

No wonder the goat-bearded man was so cautious. This kid was so strong!

The young man in brocade now regretted it deeply. If he had known, he would have run. To hell with the mission, his life was more important!

But it was too late. Just as he was blocking Yi He's long sword, Lian Cheng appeared behind him, his footsteps a blur, using the Lingbo Weibu. He sliced the young man's throat with a single stroke.

He died with his eyes wide open!