The flames on the Chaos Blade devoured and merged in the air, quickly forming a giant black blade shadow over ten meters long.
With a loud bang, the throne on the high platform shattered into pieces, and a massive crack appeared in the wall behind it, reaching up to the five-meter-high ceiling.
Tiao Dau's gaze sharpened as he slashed to the right, and the blade shadow immediately followed. The red-painted pillar was instantly severed in two.
Zhang Zihan was horrified and kept dodging, thinking to himself: It seems that his magical power still affects him to some extent. Since that's the case, why not... heh heh...
As he thought this, he moved faster, having no choice but to leap onto the beam to avoid the enormous blade shadow. He dashed through the dense beams of wood, with wood chips and dust swirling behind him, the crisp sound of breaking wood echoing continuously.
"Why are you running?! Didn't you plan this out thoroughly?" Tiao Dau shouted loudly.
Zhang Zihan smirked, "You'll find out soon enough." After saying that, he landed on the ground and hid behind a red pillar.
In the next moment, the blade shadow followed closely!
With a loud bang, the entire pillar was cut in half.
Dust and debris flew everywhere, making it hard to see each other's figures for a moment.
"Brother Dau! Stop! You're going to destroy the house! Stop it!!" Aragaki Nigaki immediately shouted as she sensed something was wrong.
"You heard her plan too. If we don't kill her, do you think Nuwa Temple will back off? They want more than just to eliminate the demon race. Their ultimate goal is all the men in Jiuzhou!"
"Brother Dau, I know. Just stop for now! Let's talk slowly... calm down!!"
"Were you calm when you killed Taiqing Zhenren Qiong Hua? Don't mind me!"
Tiao Dau's gaze was fixed as the blade shadow flickered.
Aragaki Nigaki dodged falling debris from the roof while thinking: Why isn't Zhang Zihan taking action? Why is she letting Brother Dau destroy her home? That's right! This is her home! Why isn't she fighting back?!
The third and fourth red-painted pillars collapsed in response. The roof tilted dangerously, about to collapse at any moment.
Zhang Zihan only dodged and did not attack, running around the main hall as if intentionally doing so.
After several loud crashes, five deep knife marks appeared on the ground, overlapping each other in an attempt to block her escape route.
But Zhang Zihan was ultimately more familiar with this place.
So far, Tiao Dau had not landed a single blow.
The former moved like a bird flying through the beams with ease, while the latter focused his strength on hacking down, leaving destruction in his wake!
One by one, the red-painted pillars crumbled, and debris rained down like a torrential storm. Following that was the bright moonlight—gently spilling onto the ground through the hole in the roof.
Aragaki Nigaki suddenly felt something was wrong and quickly stepped back, trying to find a place to take cover. However, Tiao Dau, infected by devil energy, became increasingly violent and remained unresponsive despite Aragaki Nigaki's calls. Finally, with a deafening roar, the entire roof was blown off, and the grand hall instantly turned into ruins.
The servants of Zhang's Residence had heard the sounds of fighting from the beginning but did not dare to rush in without their master's orders. At this moment, Zhang Zihan leaped into the courtyard and shouted, "Tiao Dau willingly succumbs to darkness, colluding with Wolf King and Aragaki Nigaki to destroy our human race! Notify Nuwa Temple to quickly send reinforcements to protect the citizens of Xiandu City!"
Upon hearing this, the servants immediately scattered. Zhang's Residence was located in the north of Xiandu City. The collapse of such a massive building attracted many onlookers.
Aragaki Nigaki was buried under the rubble. Although the noise around was chaotic, he could hear everything clearly due to the enhanced senses from the demon core, and he finally realized what was happening. "No wonder she didn't make a move... She originally wanted Brother Dau to destroy this place! To frame him! This woman is too sinister!"
Just as Aragaki Nigaki was about to get up, he suddenly felt a gentle stream of spiritual energy touching him. Looking up, he saw a huge silver disc hanging high in the sky. At the same time, it felt as if he had been hit by a freezing spell; he stood frozen in place, unable to move.
On the other side, Tiao Dau relentlessly pursued and attacked with ferocity. Each strike was infused with immense spiritual energy, leaving behind deep black flames wherever chaos swept through. Zhang Zihan noticed that more and more citizens were gathering to watch and decided not to hide any longer. With a swift motion, White Deer Sword was drawn and aimed directly at Tiao Dau.
The two fought from the ruins into the courtyard and then from the courtyard onto the rooftop. Under the moonlight, the crisp sounds of clashing blade and sword echoed throughout the night sky. The onlookers were unaware of the truth and shouted insults at Tiao Dau while another group cheered for Zhang Zihan.
Aragaki Nigaki could hear everything clearly but remained helplessly unable to move; he felt both anxious and angry. Tiao Dau was in a daze, relying solely on instinct to slash wildly, causing even greater destruction. Zhang Zihan understood this well—she chose intact buildings every time she dodged.
Tiao Dau had no idea of her intentions. In less than an hour, half of Zhang's Residence had been reduced to rubble! Seeing her plan progressing smoothly, Zhang Zihan revealed a sly smile. She took several steps back, formed hand seals, and shouted, "Earth Technique: Dragon Binding Lock!"
As soon as her voice fell, the ground trembled slightly as five chains made of rock and soil shot up from underground, tightly binding Tiao Dau in mid-air as he fell. Zhang Zihan pretended to be exhausted and gasped for breath while addressing the surrounding citizens: "Dear villagers... Qian Da Group's chief... huff... also known as Hanging Gardens Palace traitor Court... now goes by Tiao Dau, colluding with Wolf King and Aragaki Nigaki in an attempt to annihilate our human race! He has now been captured by me!"
The common people watched with their own eyes and naturally believed her words, cheering and clapping in delight.
"The Yunqi Temple and Nuwa Temple are just ahead! If it weren't for their plan, I would never have been able to capture this traitor who has been hiding in Yangzhou for so long! If it weren't for Nuwa Temple providing intelligence, my clan would face annihilation tonight!"
"Hmph?! Did you see that? Your Fuxi Hall is useless! You still have to rely on us women! If you dare to argue with me again, I'll send you to the Male Virtue Academy to learn about the etiquette of couples!"
A sharp female voice rang out. Zhang Zihan displayed a satisfied smile, while the buried Aragaki Nigaki wore an expression of anger, thinking: The men and women of Yangzhou are already like water and fire... To be used by others in such a situation... This old woman from 2051 is truly malicious!
At that moment, seven beams of white light descended from the sky.
Lu Xingqian led the disciples of Yunqi Temple to arrive.
Looking at Tiao Dau, suspended in mid-air by magical restraints, and the ruins before him, Lu Xingqian felt both shock and fear, but his expression remained unchanged, still cold and solemn.
"Senior Sister? Didn't you say they were working together? How could this happen?!" Xin Si exclaimed, staring incredulously at Tiao Dau in mid-air.
Lu Xingqian did not answer and took two steps forward. "Linxuan, Tiao Dau is a traitor of the Hanging Gardens Palace. Is it appropriate for Zhang's Residence to intervene?"
"Xingqian, he wants to destroy our human race. This is no longer a matter of appropriateness. Moreover... what I mean is what Grandmother means. What? Do you dare question your Grand Master?"
"I do not dare; I just don't know where Grandmaster is now. This place has become ruins... Where is she?"
"Don't worry; Grandmother is doing just fine."
Hearing this exchange, Aragaki Nigaki was even more furious: Zhang Zihan is Lu Xingqian's Grand Master?! Why has Xin Si never mentioned this?! Haha... Could this be part of their plan? Lu Xingqian... Xin Si...
A sound of swords whistling through the air broke the silence, causing everyone to look up.
More than twenty female disciples of Yunji Palace, dressed in black and white robes, descended on flying swords.
The middle-aged woman at the forefront was stunningly beautiful and exuded an extraordinary aura.
She bowed respectfully to Lu Xingqian and said, "Xing Hui of Yunqi Temple and Nuwa Temple greets the Deputy Sect Master!"
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