Chapter 386: The Nightingale Crisis

“Come to my Water Screen City to cause trouble? You’re seeking death!” The man who had driven Nightingale and the others away roared angrily. Without giving them a chance to catch their breath, he charged at them again. A powerful punch flew straight at Nightingale, creating a howling wind as it moved through the air.
The punch was fierce—before it even reached her, she felt a sharp pain. Nightingale’s expression changed drastically as she quickly swung her Bone Whip, using her feet to push off the ground and sliding backward in an attempt to avoid the deadly strike.
The strength of a warrior at the Yin Yellow realm’s full power was unimaginable. Nightingale wasn’t arrogant enough to think she could resist such a blow. If hit, she might die on the spot.
At this point, she couldn’t rely on the others either. As the people from the city lord’s mansion rushed out, they too were caught in a fierce battle. The only advantage was that they still maintained a solid formation. Although their inferior strength put them at a disadvantage, they shouldn’t be in danger for now.
Seeing this, Nightingale threw herself wholeheartedly into the battle. The moment she slid away, the middle-aged man charged forward, his punch landing just inches from her—almost hitting her.
With a dull explosion, debris flew everywhere, and the ground cracked, spreading like a spiderweb in all directions.
Soon, the man jumped back up and pursued Nightingale again with relentless fury.
Still shaken, Nightingale swiftly swung her Bone Whip. In her hands, the whip seemed alive, moving like a nimble snake, swirling violently and creating a snapping sound as it stirred the air.
“Seeking death!” Several attacks failed, as the opponent’s strength was only at the early stage of the Divine realm. This drove Gu Xun crazy. Failing to eliminate such an opponent with decisive action was a huge humiliation for him. His anger made his eyes turn red.
At this moment, Water Screen City was in complete chaos. Shouts of battle came from all directions, and swords and blades flashed everywhere under the light of the silver moon, adding to the tension and frustration among Gu Xun and his men.

The situation was almost one-sided. If they hadn’t sent people to Wuyou City earlier, perhaps they still would have had a chance to fight today. But now, with so many troops sent there, Shuimu City had become almost an empty city, leaving them no strength to resist. The arrival of the Black Phoenix clan to Shuimu City was completely unexpected by them and turned out to be their biggest flaw! Filled with rage, Gu Xun’s eyes were fixed solely on those who had plunged Shuimu City into war. His combat energy surged forth, directing all his anger at Nightingale. His figure swayed continuously as he threw punch after punch with bare hands, waves of force crashing like tidal waves, each wave more powerful than the last. Under this relentless assault, Nightingale was forced to retreat repeatedly, suffering several fatal blows. Blood kept flowing from his mouth, and he looked utterly disheveled with a pale face. Boom… Once again, Nightingale couldn’t dodge. Against such overwhelming strength, his Bone Whip was useless, and he flew backward like a kite with its string cut, finally crashing hard to the ground. Pfft… He felt dizzy, his internal organs screaming in pain, and a bitter taste in his throat as he spat out more blood. This time, he had suffered the most severe injury—upon closer inspection, fragments of his internal organs could be seen in the blood! “It’s over! Am I really going to end my life here?” With weak force, he managed a bitter smile, thinking to himself. At this moment, his expression was desolate as he gazed into the distance. Rod must still be fighting over there, right? He no longer had the strength to continue fighting. The pain throughout his body made him feel dizzy, his eyelids growing heavier, and his senses fading away. This was undoubtedly the worst injury he had ever suffered—his internal organs were severely damaged, leaving little chance of survival. Yet, he felt unwilling to give up. He had promised Rod that they would go to the end together, but now he was falling here. Rod must be very disappointed in him. What would he think of his death? “It seems I can’t accompany you to the end! I can’t grow old together and support each other as we watch the sunrise and sunset by the sea!” With a bitter smile, Nightingale thought to himself. He had once promised to grow old with him, but if he died here today, Rod would surely be very disappointed.

Her mind gradually blurred. A gentle smile appeared on Nightingale’s lips, completely different from her previous cruel smile—filled with a hint of happiness and peace. Since meeting Rod, scenes from their time together flashed through her mind like slideshows, all warm and comforting moments, where she found those few precious times of happiness.

“The revenge isn’t done yet!” Suddenly, the images of her comrades, those who had shared life and death with her, flashed through her mind, prompting her to let out a frustrated roar.

They had died unjustly, yet she didn’t even know who their enemies were. This filled her with resentment. Hadn’t she vowed to avenge them? Hadn’t she persisted until now for that purpose? What would happen to those people if she died now?

In her daze, Nightingale saw a middle-aged man slowly approaching her, a scornful smile on his lips, his gaze filled with mockery and the pleasure of revenge.

Looking at the woman lying on the ground, barely alive, Gu Xun felt a sense of satisfaction at the thought of revenge. He could tell this woman held a high position in their camp. Since the Black Phoenix clan dared to come to Water Curtain City, they must pay a price. Her death would surely deal a heavy blow to them. It was a shame she wasn’t Lucy; if it had been the little princess of the Black Phoenix clan, the outcome would have been much better.

Reaching Nightingale, he looked down at her weakly, his eyes filled with disdain and coldness. With a cold snort, as if looking down on an insect, he stepped down on her with force.

“Cough, cough…” Feeling his foot about to land on her, Nightingale was desperate. Looking into the distance, she gave a pitiful smile. “You… Rod will… will avenge me!” With a weak voice, she spat out those words in hatred, filled with regret and unwillingness—unable to witness Rod reach the peak or avenge her brothers herself. She believed Rod would finish what she started. With that thought, she managed a slight relieved smile.

“Rod? So it’s him. Don’t worry, he’ll be down with you soon!” Although Nightingale’s voice was faint, Gu Xun’s sharp hearing, thanks to his formidable strength, caught those words. With a cold laugh, he accelerated his step downward, a cruel smile on his face. So it was Rod. This person must be very important to him. What would happen to Rod if she died? A thrill spread through his body in an instant.

“Die!” With a furious roar, he concentrated all his combat energy at his feet, unleashing every ounce of his anger in that single kick.
At that moment, time seemed to slow down infinitely; the wait for death felt especially long. Yet Nightingale remained utterly calm, quietly waiting—she no longer held any hope. She only waited for that kick to land, to bring her relief and end it all.
“Seeking death!” In a flash, at the critical moment, a furious roar came from afar.
Immediately afterward, a powerful aura surged toward where the two of them were!
The next instant, Gu Xun’s expression changed drastically. He stopped in his tracks and quickly retreated backward, his face filled with panic and disbelief. Seeing the other person about to die under his feet, he dared not move forward—not because of the roar, though it was frightening enough, but because of that terrifying aura. At the same time, a sharp burst of combat energy struck him from the side, piercing deep into his body. The threat of death spread throughout him, making him realize that if he stepped forward, death would follow instantly—even without stepping forward, he was already facing death. Under the pressure of that powerful aura and immense threat, he had no choice but to abandon the woman before him and retreat.
He regretted it a little. If he hadn’t wasted so much time earlier, perhaps this woman would have already been sent to heaven. That’s how things often are—there’s only one chance, and once it’s lost, it’s gone forever.
Just as Gu Xun stepped back, a figure landed where he had stood before. The figure stared at him coldly before turning to look at the woman behind him.
“You’re here!” Pulling herself out of despair, Nightingale couldn’t describe her expression as she looked at Rod and asked tremblingly.
“I’m here. Don’t worry. As long as I’m here, no one can hurt you!” Taking a deep breath, Rod spoke slowly but firmly.
“I believe you!” With a relieved smile, Nightingale said firmly. At that moment, she was enveloped in a sense of security. The man before her gave her the feeling of a towering mountain—as long as she was by his side, she didn’t have to worry about anything.
“Rod?” A questioning voice came from behind, making Rod turn around. Gu Xun was looking at him with a strange expression.

“Gu Xun!” With a cold snort, Rod spoke in a harsh tone! Remembering how he nearly killed Nightingale before, a terrifying killing intent emanated from him unconsciously. The air around him instantly turned cold, and the already chilly night felt even more like a bone-chilling winter. Everyone within a hundred meters couldn’t help but shiver.