Chapter 1104: Targeted Retribution

Seeing that the Evil Emperor was completely unable to resist or struggle in Happy’s grasp, Meng Yun knew that the most undesirable scene had once again occurred in this battle. Thus, she resolutely decided to act—diverting Happy’s attention while striking first to launch an attack.
It must be said, Meng Yun’s plan was spot-on!
If Happy were distracted by the overwhelming pressure from all sides and showed even the slightest weakness, the Evil Emperor might break free from his grasp and gain another chance to recover. The outcome of this battle would then become uncertain, and even Yipin Hall might have a chance to turn the tide with its strong lineup of top experts.
Yet…
She clearly misjudged Happy’s understanding of the situation and overestimated the Evil Emperor’s current condition!
The continuous release of hidden energy had already devastated the Evil Emperor’s vital energy, completely destroying his protective barriers. Even the blood of the Fire Kirin couldn’t instantly restore such severe internal injuries, let alone with blocked meridians, making the effects of any medicine minimal.
Realizing Meng Yun’s interference, Happy acted immediately!
The Golden Scaled Divine Sword created a golden halo around the Evil Emperor’s neck…
Thud!
Bright red blood gushed into the air.
Under everyone’s gaze, the thunderous sound of galloping horses and the loud shouts seemed to suddenly fall silent…
The Evil Emperor was dead!
Numerous disciples of Yipin Hall saw the Evil Emperor’s head flying high into the sky as they rushed forward.
Gasps!
Many people were speechless at that moment, their eyes fixed on the flying head, forgetting even to breathe; Meng Yun, Yan Lang, and the others were even more shaken.
Meng Yun’s pupils constricted sharply the moment the Evil Emperor was killed. She stared in disbelief at Happy and the Evil Emperor, gripping the reins tightly. At some point, her entire body tensed so much that her horse stopped moving too…
Although Yan Lang and his group had already witnessed the Evil Emperor’s death once, it was their first time seeing him killed single-handedly. They took a deep breath, feeling a sense of loss and unease as if something inside them had shattered.
Boom…
In an instant, the group was swallowed up by the tidal wave of people.
Though the Evil Emperor’s death dealt a significant psychological blow to some of the troops here, it couldn’t stop Yipin Hall’s advance.
…
Whoosh!!
Even though the combined charge of four hundred thousand troops was earth-shattering, the death of the Evil Emperor boosted the morale of the Jinxiu Riverland side. Pigeons took to the sky as Ji Feng shouted loudly:
“The Evil Emperor is dead!”

“Brothers! Let’s fight!!” The shouts, filled with excitement, were hysterical in their fervor.
Jinxiu Heshan did not erupt in thunderous cheers; instead, its warriors tightened their bows even more solemnly, awaiting the order to shoot.
Tens of thousands of powerful bows, each strung with at least four arrows, exuded a deadly aura. If not for the high walls blocking the view, the disciples of Yipin Tang outside would have been terrified even before battle!
Outside the main hall, a group took action first!
“Team One, fire!”
“Team Two, fire! Team Three, fire!”
“Team One, advance!”
The sound of bowstrings ringing continued nonstop, but it seemed faint compared to the roaring sound of hooves, like ripples in a stormy sea.
Yet when those ripples turned into a torrential rain, even the ocean would be moved!
Under the pitch-black night sky, flames spread like wildfire!
Unfortunately, people could not see the shadows of arrows flying through the air until the incessant sound of arrows descending from the sky at a terrifying frequency and density filled the air. The disciples of Yipin Tang who entered the attack range first paled in fear!
But…
Even their protective barriers failed to offer any defense.
Thud! Thud!
The sound of flesh being pierced echoed repeatedly!
Boom!!
People and horses were pierced like hedgehogs and fell to the ground under the force of inertia…
Thud! Thud!!
The relentless arrow rain, like storm and thunder, created a deadly zone before the countless disciples of Yipin Tang, one that demanded lives as a price to cross.
Except for a few…
…
Jinxiu Heshan’s main hall was large, and the arrow rain covered a wide area. It was impossible for the defense points in different locations to remain constant, nor could the intensity of attacks in each area be guaranteed to be the same. The weakness of such a vast attack zone lay in its uneven intensity.
Roar!!!
Although Yipin Tang lost many men and horses in the first round of attacks, a few survivors, armed with shields, charged through the dense fire barrier atop the corpses of their horses!
Surviving by a hair’s breadth was enough to drive anyone to sprint desperately—every second counted!
Thud! Thud! Thudthud!!
In less than a hundred meters, the distance was shortened to nothing in just a few breaths.
“Maintain the fire barrier!”
Ji Feng ordered to stabilize the situation while sending out a signal to engage in battle…
Immediately, many archers from Jinxiu Heshan rushed forward with fierce gazes, targeting these survivors!
Boom!!!
The two sides collided violently, fighting fiercely. Despite the countless arrows flying overhead, the blazing flames in the distance, and the continuous screams, nothing could stop their determined eyes.
…

Kai Xin stood quietly in front of the Evil Emperor’s corpse, closing his eyes and breathing in deeply, savoring the sharpness and intensity of the endless rain of arrows flying overhead. Slowly, he raised his head to gaze at the group of First-Class Hall warriors hesitating ahead.

From all directions, the warriors of the First-Class Hall charged forward, but those directly opposite him dared not take a single step forward.

Although the order to attack had been given some time ago, not a single person dared to approach.

Kai Xin found this utterly unsurprising…

Facing ordinary arrow showers, these people might still be able to use shields and the corpses of warhorses to try and sneak close to the Jinxiu Riverland headquarters. But this path was already soaked in the blood of the Evil Emperor, the blood and severed heads of once-great masters. With the world’s greatest master standing here now, anyone with a brain would mark this place with the words “No passage.”

“By Bai Xiaosheng’s side, they should have taken control of the capital by now…”

As Kai Xin sheathed his Golden Scaled Divine Sword, he murmured, “With the death of the Evil Emperor, it’s not the capital that will return. If Meng Yun knew, he probably wouldn’t keep lingering here with me. I must hurry and take this opportunity to eliminate this scourge once and for all.”

As he spoke, his Dark Iron Heavy Sword returned to his hand!

A cold glint flashed in his eyes!

“Kai Xin is gone!”

Initially, the warriors of the First-Class Hall thought Kai Xin was calm as he stood motionless near the Evil Emperor’s corpse. But the passionate shouts coming from all directions kept drawing their attention. When they heard someone shout in shock, countless eyes turned in that direction.

Where Kai Xin had stood before was now empty, aside from the Evil Emperor’s corpse…

“Damn!”

Among the crowd, Yan Lang and the others were the first to realize something was wrong. They turned to warn their Wild Wolf Organization comrades to be vigilant and scatter.

At that moment,

a familiar voice rang out eerily from behind Yan Lang:

“Where to?”

The sinister and mocking tone made Yan Lang, already on edge, shiver all over. Reflexively, he swung his sword.

“Ah!”

An innocent First-Class Hall disciple fell off his mount, clutching his chest. Even in death, his eyes were filled with shock and disbelief—unable to believe that someone from the Wild Wolves would attack him.

Seeing the injured man, Yan Lang immediately realized he had overreacted. Kai Xin must have used telepathy to provoke him.

But the next second, an irresistible pulling force arose from the side.

The Dragon-Seizing Grip!

At the moment his body was frozen, Yan Lang turned his head in shock. His shoulder was grabbed by Kai Xin, who looked at him with a carefree smile on his face.
“Whoosh!!”
The people of Yipin Tang around them all noticed Kai Xin’s appearance at the same time. Before any cries of alarm could be uttered, they saw two streaks of cold light being swung from Kai Xin’s hands.
Boom!!
Two arms shot through the air…
With his arms severed by a single sword strike, Yan Lang didn’t even let out a groan. His resilience and composure as a mercenary came into play as he staggered back and steadied himself among the crowd. He stared coldly into Kai Xin’s eyes and shouted,
“Attack!”
“Kill him!!”
He knew Kai Xin had targeted him first because of the special treatment he had received outside the Xifeng Tower’s headquarters. Now, the tables had turned, and it was Kai Xin’s turn to treat him specially.
The reactions of Yipin Tang’s disciples enraged Yan Lang…
Including the dozen or so top experts guarding Meng Yun and the members of the Wild Wolf Organization, when they saw his pitiful state, their first reaction wasn’t to rush to save him but to avoid him.
With a whoosh, the dense crowd quickly dispersed, creating a clearing.
Kai Xin and Yan Lang were now prominently visible.
Seeing this, Yan Lang, who had still held out hope, instantly turned pale. He looked around in disbelief:
“A bunch of cowards.”
These words seemed to finally provoke the people of Yipin Tang…
Swish! Swish swish!
The sound of hidden weapons filled the air. Those who lacked the confidence to confront Kai Xin head-on resorted to long-range attacks, shooting cold arrows and throwing hidden weapons while covering their faces.
When numerous hidden weapons flew toward Kai Xin, he suddenly accelerated, leaving behind a series of blurred afterimages as he moved swiftly toward Yan Lang. He gave him a disdainful and cold look.
“No!!”
Yan Lang quickly understood the intent in Kai Xin’s gaze and roared in anger.
Kai Xin ignored his protests.
The hidden weapons kept coming.
Puff! Puff!!
Kai Xin easily grabbed Yan Lang’s body and used it as a shield, circling around. The sound of impacts on his body continued nonstop. Most of the hidden weapons were absorbed by Yan Lang’s body…
Under a series of not-too-severe injuries, Yan Lang became like a shattered sieve. Kai Xin threw him at the crowd.
The hidden weapons stopped flying…
Countless eyes focused on Yan Lang, whose face, limbs, and body were covered in weapons, torn apart but not yet dead. Everyone gasped in shock.
At that moment, they finally understood why Kai Xin had rushed into the crowd without immediately starting a massacre…

This is targeted revenge.