Chapter 380: Strike! Sword Might

“Stop!”
At the sound of this strange yet familiar voice, Kai Xin paused slightly but did not truly stop attacking the injured disciples of the First Rank Hall. With a swift motion, he drew Qing Ming Sword back into its sheath in one smooth motion…
Bang! Bang!
Blood burst from the chests of over a dozen disciples who tried to get up, and they collapsed back to the ground, lifeless.
At that moment, less than ten injured disciples of the First Rank Hall’s branch in Hongwu City stood at a distance, holding their swords in fear and anger, staring at Kai Xin as if facing a formidable enemy.
“You…”
Tang Feng rushed into the branch like a gust of wind. Seeing that even his attempts to stop Kai Xin had failed, his expression turned grim.
Kai Xin, however, casually threw Qing Ming Sword aside and switched hands, saying, “Brother Tang doesn’t seem to be from the First Rank Hall. Could it be you’re trying to avenge them?”
As he spoke, his gaze swept over the remaining disciples of the First Rank Hall, his expression calm and tone relaxed. He didn’t even glance at Tang Feng once.
Tang Feng felt a chill in his heart and avoided falling for Kai Xin’s trap. “Brother Kai Xin, you’re overreacting. The First Rank Hall is the greatest gang in the martial world. How could I, Tang Feng, dare to stand up for them? I merely have some business dealings with them. I was entrusted to prevent others from taking advantage of the situation and destroying their branch. I hope Brother Kai Xin can understand.”
“I see…”
Kai Xin frowned slightly, but his tone remained calm and composed. He stared at Tang Feng and said, “This is the first time I’ve heard that the famous ‘Assassin Tang,’ the leader of the Assassins’ Hall, Tang Feng, does good deeds aside from taking lives. That’s quite interesting…”
Tang Feng looked awkward, as Kai Xin’s words were clearly sarcastic.
He had come here to take lives on someone else’s behalf, yet he insisted on framing it as if the leader of the First Rank Hall had paid him to protect the branch, giving the false impression that he was forced to oppose Kai Xin.
Tang Feng chuckled awkwardly before suddenly paling, his gaze turning cold as he stared toward the left side of the branch.
Yao Shi Wan Neng hadn’t stopped. Taking advantage of the two of them talking, he swiftly killed two more disciples, reducing the number of First Rank Hall disciples to just five.
Hmph!!
Tang Feng snorted coldly. With a shake of his wrist, he sent two butterfly needles without hesitation. But he clearly underestimated Yao Shi Wan Neng’s speed.

After leaving several bloodstains on a disciple of the First Rank Hall, he flashed into motion and appeared behind the latter like a ghost. As the mysterious and silent butterfly needle passed by, he thrust his sword through the distracted disciple’s throat. Then he stepped back to Kai Xin’s side.
“Where did you come from, you brat… harassing your old man?”
Yao Shi Wan Neng wasn’t someone to be trifled with. Even though he hadn’t suffered any loss, he still wanted to take a piece of his enemy’s flesh.
Tang Feng’s expression shifted noticeably after his mistake, and he began to regard Yao Shi Wan Neng with more respect.
“I haven’t asked for your advice!”
“No need. This old man has no mood to argue with someone like you. Kai Xin, keep playing with him while I go and shatter that annoying stone,” said Yao Shi Wan Neng, turning and rushing toward the black stone tablet in front of the branch hall.
“I’ve already said I’m now in charge of the security of the First Rank Hall’s branch. Kai Xin, it seems your brother doesn’t take me, Tang Feng, seriously at all.”
Tang Feng’s expression darkened. Seizing the opportunity, he stepped forward and grabbed some black sand from his black leather bag. A group of Tang Sect disciples also quickly came to his sides, holding various hidden weapons, their cold gazes fixed on Kai Xin…
Though they made a grand show, the Tang Sect disciples clearly lacked confidence. They had watched from the tavern as Kai Xin entered the First Rank Hall’s branch. Just two people, and in just a few minutes, over eighty people lay dead, with only five surviving injured. Even if they were ignorant, they could tell that Kai Xin’s strength hadn’t diminished at all.
Tang Feng even speculated that Kai Xin might have obtained some kind of sacred healing potion that could restore severe injuries. At that thought, his heart sank.
Kai Xin’s strength was beyond doubt. If he had obtained a healing potion that martial artists dreamed of from some hidden mission, it wouldn’t be surprising at all. Moreover, from the moment he appeared, Kai Xin hadn’t shown any signs of fear. His speech and behavior were calm and composed, as if he were in control of the situation even when blocked on the road. The thought of facing Kai Xin at his peak made Tang Feng hesitate.
The group stared solemnly at Kai Xin and Yao Shi Wan Neng in front of the branch hall.
Kai Xin shook his head and smiled. Under the wary gazes of Tang Feng and his group, he slowly placed his hand on the sword hilt in a very peculiar reverse-sword-drawing posture. A powerful energy, visible and invisible, locked onto Tang Feng.
“When we were outside the royal tomb, our business wasn’t finished. Now’s the perfect time to settle old scores and new grievances together…”
“…”
Tang Feng’s face paled instantly.

A group of Tangmen disciples showed angry expressions, clearly dissatisfied and disdainful of Happy’s arrogant words. Happy ignored their reactions and continued on his own, his deep voice spreading throughout the area and reaching the ears of countless onlookers: “Taking advantage of my weakened strength to attack me—this is the level of magnanimity and integrity of the First-Class Hall!” “But since the First-Class Hall is determined to attack me, I will surely go all out to fight back… However, once the main hall of the Colorful Robes Sect is captured, the Hongwu City branch destroyed today will only be my first target. All the branches of the First-Class Hall, even their main hall—Happy swears here that I will visit each one! I’ll also pay a visit to the three leaders of the First-Class Hall!” His last sentence was spoken with firmness and determination, causing the faces of Tang Feng’s group and the First-Class Hall members to change. Turning his gaze back to Tang Feng and the others, Happy said, “Brother Tang.” “Since the Assassins Hall has started taking on bodyguard jobs, I suppose we’ll have many more chances to meet… But I wonder if, after today, your Assassins Hall will still be so renowned.” As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of Yaoshi Wanneng attacking the black stone tablet rang out loudly… The disciples of the First-Class Hall suddenly woke up in panic: “Hero Tang, stop him quickly!” “We can’t let him destroy our branch’s foundation!!” “Shut up!” Tang Feng was furious, his face turning pale and blue as he stared at Happy, who stood like a mountain in front of the group, holding a sword. Gritting his teeth, he said, “Your grudges with the First-Class Hall have nothing to do with me, Tang Feng. But since my Assassins Hall has accepted payment from our client, we must complete this task… So…” His tone darkened. “I’m sorry!” With a wave of his arm, dozens of Tangmen disciples attacked simultaneously—various types of hidden weapons, flying knives, flying needles, and breaking windbows shot out in overwhelming numbers, forming a dense web of death like a suddenly tightening prison. The moment they attacked, the sky and earth changed color! The onlookers were also shocked! Yet! Almost the moment the deadly prison took shape, a stunning sword aura suddenly rose among all the hidden weapons… Tang Feng felt a warning flash in his mind, but before he could react further, the lightning-fast sword aura struck his chest, instantly destroying his consciousness. A sword aura?