Translator: CinderTL
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The grand estate a hundred meters ahead blazed with lights.
Yet—
The darkness around them was only growing deeper.
The two Integration Realm martial artists felt their hearts sink.
The flash-quick exchanges from earlier had made one thing abundantly clear—
This madman was no ordinary warrior.
He was an undeniable Top-Tier Martial Master.
And worse—
His speed and explosive power might even exceed that level.
If they had good visibility, the six of them could hold out, relying on each other until Leader Lu arrived.
But now…
It wasn't looking good.
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System Notifications:
"Killed Level 7 creature, EXP +67!"
"Killed Level 5 creature, EXP +12!"
"Killed Level 6 creature, EXP +26!"
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[Life Level: 10 (922/1000)]
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Li Chunjun took a quick glance at his evolution progress.
Then—
His gaze shifted to the estate ahead, where more enemies were already mobilizing in response to the disturbance.
He didn't know how strong Xuan Yue Security's elite really were.
But—
If they dared to accept this job, even after news of his massacre at Hengguang Garden had spread throughout Guangzhou—
They must have enough confidence to take on a Top-Tier Martial Master.
He didn't want complications.
If the Jin family members managed to scatter and flee, while Xuan Yue Security stalled him—
The entire operation could fall apart.
So—
He had to end this quickly.
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Li Chunjun moved.
His silhouette vanished into the darkness—
And in an instant, he had already passed through one of the six warriors.
Even though they stood back to back, forming a defensive ring—
Against his overwhelming physical superiority,
They had no time to react.
Blood sprayed into the night!
One man collapsed instantly—dead.
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"This won't work!"
Wang Yue made a split-second decision and barked out an order—
"I'll cover the retreat! Everyone—fall back to the estate!"
But at the same time,
He exchanged a glance with the other Integration Realm martial artist.
No words were needed.
The other man understood immediately.
With a grim resolve, he shouted:
"Go!"
Without hesitation—
The four remaining men leaped away, retreating toward the estate.
Wang Yue stayed behind, backing away with full vigilance.
But—
Before they could retreat even ten meters—
Li Chunjun struck again.
Like a phantom, he reappeared—
Just as Wang Yue had predicted.
And the moment he closed in—
Wang Yue stepped forward to meet him head-on!
Steel Clashes with Flesh and Bone
A blinding sword strike flashed toward him.
Wang Yue's right hand swung his own sword up in a blocking motion—
But that wasn't all.
His left hand, now wearing a special anti-blade glove, snatched at the blade like a striking viper.
The clash was brutal.
Li Chunjun's sword strike easily knocked Wang Yue's weapon aside—
But in doing so, the angle of attack shifted slightly.
And that shift—
Was exactly what Wang Yue had planned for.
Instead of aiming for his throat,
The sword was now stabbing into his torso.
"Shhkk!"
The blade met resistance—
Wang Yue's body jerked slightly.
Not because of pain—
But because he was wearing armor beneath his uniform.
Internal Armor!
Every team captain at Xuan Yue Security was equipped with expensive, high-grade inner armor,
Designed specifically to neutralize piercing attacks.
Wang Yue's armor was even a reinforced version he had personally invested in.
Ordinary weapons wouldn't even leave a scratch.
But—
This wasn't an ordinary weapon.
And Li Chunjun wasn't an ordinary fighter.
His sword's sheer force and razor-sharp edge were simply too much.
Even with the armor's protection,
The blade still pierced through—
Just barely failing to skewer him completely.
Yet—
That was enough.
Before the sword could drive deeper,
Wang Yue's gloved hand clamped onto the blade,
His teeth clenched tightly as he held on with all his strength.
No words were needed.
His eyes said it all.
He was buying time.
Even if it cost him everything.
At that very moment—
The four men who had seemed to retreat
Suddenly turned back!
A perfectly coordinated counterattack!
This—
Was Wang Yue's trap all along.
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Li Chunjun realized it instantly.
Yet—
Instead of pulling back to avoid the encirclement,
He did the unthinkable—
He pushed forward.
Completely ignoring the incoming attacks,
His sword surged ahead—
And pierced straight through Wang Yue's body!
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Wang Yue's eyes widened in shock.
He couldn't believe it.
Even with four enemies closing in,
Even knowing the danger,
This madman was still willing to risk his life
Just to kill him!?
"Shhkk!"
Blood splattered into the night.
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The four-man assault landed—
Wounds were carved across Li Chunjun's body.
But—
His ferocity was beyond imagination.
He ripped his sword free,
And fought them head-on,
Blood dripping, wounds fresh,
Yet his power did not wane.
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Even so—
His injuries were starting to show.
He was still deadly, still unstoppable—
But by the time he slaughtered the remaining four,
His body was pushed to its limits.
Just as the final man fell,
Floodlights illuminated the battlefield!
Another flare was fired into the sky.
Xuan Yue Security's reinforcements were here.
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Li Chunjun glanced up—
And without hesitation,
Staggered backward into the darkness.
Just as he vanished,
A man arrived—
Moving at full speed, steps like thunderclaps.
Leader Lu Jing.
His eyes swept across the scene—
The bodies of his men.
And then—
Wang Yue, gasping for breath, a sword-hole through his chest.
Lu Jing's face twisted in rage.
"Damn it!"
"H-He's badly wounded…"
Wang Yue struggled to speak,
"Chase him… don't… let our brothers die for nothing…"
Lu Jing hesitated.
Their mission was to protect the Jin family.
What if this was a trap?
But—
His earpiece crackled—
A voice demanding answers:
"Is he dead!? Lu Leader, is that bastard dead or not!? He's our only enemy—if he dies, our contract is complete!"
Jin Guanghua.
The client.
His words made Lu Jing's decision for him.
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Yes.
The only reason the Jin family needed protection was because of Li Chunjun.
If he was dead—
The threat would be gone.
And—
He was already wounded.
If they didn't finish him now—
He could vanish into the shadows,
Launching attack after attack,
And how many more of his men would die next time?
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"Captain Yun, take a squad and follow me! The rest, protect the Jin family!"
Lu Jing gave the order,
Then charged forward,
Leading his men in pursuit of the fleeing target.
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Li Chunjun ran.
But—
There was something strange.
Lu Jing could feel it.
At first, Li Chunjun's movements were unsteady.
As if he was barely holding on.
But then—
His pace quickened.
Even with wounds that should have slowed him down,
He was speeding up.
Was it just the darkness playing tricks on his eyes?
Or—
Was this beast even more terrifying than they thought?
Lu Jing's anger burned like an inferno.
He thought back to the moment Jin Guanghua had come to their company,
Begging for protection.
Back then, the higher-ups had hesitated.
And it was he who had spoken up.
He who had insisted:
"I am a Top-Tier Martial Master. I fear no one."
So—
He led his men to Guangzhou.
And now?
Out of twenty-six of his warriors—
Fourteen were dead in a single night.
More than half—wiped out.
Now—
The madman was injured.
If Lu Jing didn't finish him here,
How could he face his fallen brothers?
How could he face their families?
No more hesitation.
His speed exploded,
Eyes locked onto the fleeing shadow ahead—
Not blinking.
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"You killed my men, Li Chunjun—"
"Tonight, you die!"
(End of the Chapter)
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