A white light flashed by, as Wuluo Tian advanced instead of retreating. Taking advantage of another black-clothed person's momentary distraction, he kicked another black-clothed person away. However, at that moment, a white jade dagger was directly aimed at his heart!

Ding!

A sword light stirred, attacking the younger generations of Wuluo Tian who were in a disadvantageous position. Just as the white light was about to hit Wuluo Tian's back, a giant sword swept up to block the white light, effortlessly cutting it into two as if it were paper!

"What weapon is this?!"

The black figure stepped back, astonished to find only half of his long sword in his hand. A weapon sharp enough to cut through iron like mud, apart from His Majesty the Holy Emperor... Perhaps!

The leader of the black-clothed individuals also muttered a regret, not discouraged. He retreated, while the remaining four black-clothed people rushed forward, taking advantage of the opportunity to try to kill the stunned Wuluo Tian.

"Hmph, has the Flow Easy Guard really fallen?"

The giant sword swept through the air, turning the four bloodshot-eyed individuals who were about to crush Wuluo Tian into ashes!

Wuluo Tian leaned forward, dodging the leader of the black-clothed individuals' punch. He lightly raised the long staff in his hand and forcefully stabbed into the throat of the leader.

"You!"

"The center of a battle must not be chaotic, or one's life will be lost! Although dealing with the five of you is indeed challenging, taking on just one of you should be doable..."

The leader of the black-clothed individuals covered his bleeding throat, his eyes wide with disbelief, as he knelt down on the ground, looking at Wuluo Tian and the person who killed him.

"Who are you?!"

But he could no longer see... Feeling the intense pain in his throat, he struggled futilely to support his body, ultimately succumbing to the agony and perishing.

"How is it possible? Someone among these trash can actually penetrate Lord Prince's Nine Hearts Protection!"

The other black-clothed individuals were stunned, watching their Nine Hearts Peak leader meet his end!

Meanwhile, the black-clothed individuals overseeing the battle from a distance cursed under their breath, then ordered through a communication compass.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and eliminate him! Remember, I cannot personally intervene, lest complications arise."

Besides the severely injured Wuluo Tian, the other family disciples from the Wu family brandished their swords to block the attackers, helping to relieve the pressure on Wuluo Tian.

"Sigh, as long as I have a suitable weapon, I can slay this group of people one by one!"

Wuluo Tian looked at his nearly broken sword in hand, unable to help but sigh.

"Since entering the Boundless Realm, this Nine Hearts sword that has always accompanied me has not been as smooth-sailing."

As the killing intent in his body gradually dissipated, the worn-out blade in Wuluo Tian's hand turned into powder. It was fortunate that despite his ability to pierce the throat of the leader of the black-clothed individuals in one move, it was all thanks to the disposable value of the bamboo stick he wielded in the bamboo thicket. With the strength of a Boundless Realm cultivator like Wuluo Tian, not to mention ordinary weapons, even a bamboo pole in hand could easily take his life!

The attacks of the black-clothed individuals were relentless. Seeing that Wuluo Tian was still on the brink of collapse, they understood that the siege this time was a certain death for him!

The disciples of the Wu family also went all out, resisting the attacks of the black-clothed individuals. However, a mysterious figure in the distance kept evading in the darkness, searching for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Wuluo Tian!

"Brother Luotian, don't you find these black-clothed individuals somewhat suspicious?"

"Oh?"

Although he did not know the purpose of the sudden assistance from the mysterious figure, their orderly appearance indeed raised some doubts in Luotian's mind.

"I suspect there might be another leader among them, and what just happened might have been a diversion! I have never heard of a Nine Hearts ranking captain in the Flow Easy Guard!"

"Yes..." Wuluo Tian took a few steps back.

Before the opponent approached him, Wuluo Tian gestured with his hand to attract the undamaged bamboo stick from a distance.

"Be careful!"

"Uh, the power of the bamboo stick is too weak. It's already quite difficult to sustain the fight."

Wuluo Tian noticed that the black-clothed person disguised as the mysterious figure was different from the rest. Each of his moves and attacks, even his Nine Hearts level skills, could have killed any Nine Hearts tier individual, but against him... he had to be dealt with!

Kill him first!

Pulling out the opponent's short sword embedded in the ground at an angle, Wuluo Tian, full of murderous intent, directly rushed towards the mysterious figure!

"Oh no! Discovered..."

Upon seeing this, the mysterious figure's face changed instantly. He could only frantically defend against Wuluo Tian's attacks with a silver longsword, knowing that although he had recovered from his injuries and advanced further, Wuluo Tian was capable of defeating even the vice-captain of the Nine Hearts Peak, demonstrating extraordinary strength.

"This Wuluo Tian probably already has the strength of the Boundless Level!"

If he continued to confront Wuluo Tian head-on in this situation, it would be akin to hitting a rock with an egg.

"Hmph, come at me with all you've got!"

"..." (The opponent was dumbfounded)

With no other choice, he had to use his ancestral skills and fight to the death with his opponent.

The more Wuluo Tian fought, the more he felt that the skill and moves of the black-clothed person in front of him were familiar in some way. Every movement and every technique felt so similar.

"Could it be you?!"

Wuluo Tian suddenly shouted, causing the mysterious figure to falter briefly. Even though it was just a momentary pause, he realized that this black-clothed person was indeed the one he had severely injured!

"Meteor Shower of the Star Falls!"

Wuluo Tian saw the opponent immediately unleash his killing move without hesitation, confirming his suspicions.

"Indeed, are you sent by the Immortal Emperor?"

Moreover, the opponent displayed all eighteen martial skills on the sword, first colliding with the white jade dagger, sparks flying everywhere, and then delivering a decisive kick to the opponent's waist.

Crack!

The mysterious figure screamed in agony as his pelvis shattered, a gruesome sight to behold.

"Wuluo Tian!" the mysterious figure said hatefully.

Why did it have to end like this? Despite using the two treasures bestowed by the Immortal Emperor, he still couldn't kill Wuluo Tian! It's maddening!

"Master Nan, we meet again!"

Tearing off the veil, Nanluo revealed the fierce and hideous face of Master Nan of the Nan family.

Master Nan, the instigator, was captured. The other black-clothed individuals who tried to rescue him were quickly subdued by Wuluo Tian, and disciples from his own family swiftly dealt with the group.

"Old Nan, I never expected that you wouldn't change your ways, now even gathering a group of enemies to come and kill me."

With one hand grasping Nanluo and the other behind his back, Wuluo Tian, exuding an aura of majesty, looked at him coldly.

"Tell me who's behind you. Is it the so-called nonsense Immortal Emperor?"

"How do you know someone is pulling my strings? Heh, Wuluo Tian, you're too arrogant. Do you really think you're a powerful figure? What a joke! You're just a frog at the bottom of a well!"

Nanluo spat out blood and vomited chunks of flesh, indicating the fragmentation of his internal organs.

"You clearly came prepared this time, but do you think I'm a fool? Tell me who's behind your schemes, or I will make you experience the feeling of a fate worse than death."

Wuluo Tian's voice dripped with menace as he took a silver sword handed to him by a disciple and ruthlessly thrust it under Nanluo's armpit.

"Ah-!"

Nanluo screamed, unable to bear the excruciating pain. Instantly, his face turned pale, for although the silver sword had the hardness of a diamond, it was also densely packed with slender edges like hair, causing unimaginable agony once inserted into the body, much like Nanluo's current state of unbearable suffering but inability to escape!

Wuluo Tian sneered, then infused a surge of Chi into him and taunted, "Don't rush to scream. This sword still has over three hundred razor-sharp blades left to inject with Chi. The real suffering is yet to come, and I'll make you savor every bit of it."

"You scum from the Wu family, you'll meet a terrible end!"

Nanluo's voice sounded twisted at this moment, the needles plunged into his body one by one were fatal, causing unbearable pain.

"Tell me who's pulling your strings, and I'll give you a quick death."

When the needle pierced into Nanluo's body for the third time, he finally couldn't bear it anymore and, screaming in agony, revealed the truth.

"I'll talk, I'll talk, it's the Holy Emperor who ordered me to do this!"

Slap!

Wuluo Tian slapped Nanluo out, angrily shouting, "Spewing nonsense! The royal head of the Wu family is a just and upright monarch. How could he possibly order you to kill me?"

"Hehe, you're such a naive kid. Did you think you, Wuluo Tian, with your mediocre abilities, could become the head of this branch? Without Princess Wutong personally selecting your name, would Lord Wuyan allow you to hold this branch? It's really laughable!"

Spitting blood, Nanluo's face turned bleak, unable to move. The excruciating pain spreading throughout his body was gradually subsiding, and his consciousness was becoming hazy.

"You..."

"It's impossible, impossible!"

Wuluo Tian couldn't believe this turn of events. Recalling Wu Yanze's gaze when he was appointed the head of the branch, there was indeed a sense of disdain and disgust.

Could it be true that Wu Yanze had actually used that fellow Nanluo to kill him?

"I've said everything, so let me go?"

As Nanluo convulsed, the earth beneath him was already soaked with blood.

Wuluo Tian's eyes flickered, glancing at the white jade heart sword lying on the ground, with a golden dragon pattern clearly engraved at the hilt!

Plomp!

Raising the sword, Wuluo Tian struck down and beheaded Nanluo!

In the General's study at the Capital Mansion.

"Sir, Nanluo has failed!"

The Immortal Emperor, who was reviewing account books, paused, showing no emotion as he uttered two words.

"Worthless!"

Immediately, the Immortal Emperor, clad in a golden dragon robe, stood up and walked towards the door, muttering to himself.

"I thought I could quietly resolve this matter, but it seems that the Flow Easy Guard is also unworthy. I'll have to find another way."

"Your Majesty, I have a clever plan."

A nearby attendant approached quietly, as one of the Immortal Emperor's trusted confidants, possessing some extraordinary talents.

"Yesterday, you ordered the grain collected from the Capital's people. I propose sending them as laborers to the Great Snow Mountain, then arrange for some people to intercept them on the outskirts. In this way, the Wu family's dominance will surely be severely shaken, and for their leader Wu Luotian..."

The attendant made a slashing motion across his neck, catching the Immortal Emperor's attention.

"A good strategy. If they dare defy orders, I can use it as a pretext to capture him and throw him in the dungeon. Even if he grows wings, he won't be able to escape. But who should I send to surround this Wu Luotian..."

The Immortal Emperor, behind the light veil, stroked his chin, seemingly lacking good subordinates, considering that most of the formidable individuals were favored by Wu Yanze, leaving only the Flow Easy Guard, although they were deemed useless. If any mishaps occurred, there would be some chaos in the Capital as well.

Shaking his head, the Immortal Emperor sighed, "Forget it, forget it. This time, I'll personally bring a few capable subordinates to surround Wu Luotian."

The attendant hesitated for a moment, then timidly asked, "What does Your Majesty mean?"

"I'll take care of it myself."

With that, the Immortal Emperor, with a graceful flick of his sleeves, returned to the room.

"You, go and make the arrangements!"

Understanding the cue, the attendant withdrew and made the necessary arrangements.