AZI Volume 3 Chapter 52

Simultaneously, Li Xue and Qing Yue arrive at the four-way intersection that Ye Chen was just at.

To their right, Teng Hao's group arrives in the same instance.

Wordlessly exchanging a look between their parties, they all headed towards the direction that Ye Chen had gone.

"What is going on? It sounds like there's a war going on in the distance."

Feeling a tremor go off with every step taken, Teng Hao can't help but frown, to which, Li Xue replies—

"Guess we'll find out."

Seeing the scenery of a city—that is currently being destroyed, in the far distance, along with a familiar figure's back, the two groups eventually emerge from the tunnel.

"This is…?"

Walking up to Ye Chen's side, Li Xue looks down at the chaotic city; specifically, her eyes are locked onto a certain figure.

Although there are Sinners and Immortals around, this figure in particular stands out because he is being chased after by all—almost as if he is their common enemy.

Momentarily, the black-robed figure looked like he was about to be cornered; however—

*Boom!* the person takes a single step forward, causing the ground beneath his feet to shatter, and with it, he pushes his left hand outwards—sending out a blast, that takes on the form of a dark handprint.

"Immortal arts?"

The aforementioned Immortal art readily smashes all the incoming pursuers apart, and without wasting any time, the black robed-figure quickly moves onto his next target.

Turning to Ye Chen, Li Xue asks—

"What do we do?"

"Beats me…"

Uncertain of the situation, Ye Chen finds it difficult to decide on a course of action; however—

"Out of my way!"

Charging up from behind Ye Chen and Li Xue is Shao Tianming, who stabs himself on the wrist with a vial of Carp.

"Jūn Hún!"

Shouting these words aloud, red plates of armor manifest around Shao Tianming, and simultaneously, they press onto his body—dressing him in a full set of armor.

The full-faced helmet of this armor is similar to a dog's head, but it had a pair of tusks.

Leaping off the area—instead of taking the staircase, flames spew from Shao Tianming's joints.

"There goes the boss in his Partial-Apotheosized state."

Turning their heads around, Ye Chen and Li Xue see Chen Lan, Li Zi Xiang, and Yu Ji emerging from the tunnel.

...…

"…!"

Taking a few steps forward, Chang Ye—who is a member of the same office as Shen Le, under Teng Hao, lowered his arms while trembling.

An odd habit of Chang Ye's—was him keep his Relic manifested, and near his person at all times.

The reason for this is because prior to being a Sinner, Chang Ye considered himself to be a swordsman; hence—

"That's…"

Almost immediately, Chang Ye's eyes are drawn towards the Immortal in black—who is surrounded by flower petals.

Despite being far from the scene, Chang Ye can tell that those flower petals aren't ordinary, and as if to confirm this, the moment Shao Tianming attempts to close in on the Immortal, those same flower petals end up cutting into his armor—forcing Shao Tianming to retreat, and rethink his approach.

Drawing in a deep breath, Chang Ye remarks—

"Swordplay at its perfection?"

"Chang Ye, you-?"

Just as Shen Le is about to ask Chang Ye something—

*Bak…!* a female figure shrouded in electricity, and is dressed similarly to the Immortal—scales up to their location.

Without saying a word, the person raises their left hand, and grabs Ye Chen by his face—prior to tossing him towards the city below.

"…"

Despite Ye Chen's life being in danger, a smirk gradually forms on Li Xue's face, whereas Qing Yue thought—

(That sword in her right hand; it's the same as the one that surnamed Long's doll had used.)

Almost as soon as Qing Yue had realized the other person's identity, Tian Cheng snaps her head in the former's direction.

"…"

"…!"

*Bak!* as sparks of electricity discharges from Tian Cheng's feet, her figure vanishes—only to reappear behind Qing Yue.

Without a shred of mercy—

"Ah you bitch!"

Tian Cheng lands a kick onto Qing Yue's back, sending her to follow after Ye Chen!

"…"

Without explaining the situation, Tian Cheng merely directs a brief glance at the others—before vanishing with a crackling sound.

A few moments after she had left, more survivors came pouring out of the tunnel.

...…

(I told her to get them down here, but… I guess she really does have a grudge against surnamed Qing for that bullet.)

Glancing at the figures of Ye Chen and Qing Yue—who are free-falling into the city from above, Long Hua inwardly shrugs his shoulders; thinking that they'll manage somehow.

In the same instance—

(Those flower petals are sword Qi?)

As the gaps in his armor mended themselves, Shao Tianming directs a look of wariness towards Long Hua—before charging forth.

Compared to his first approach, this time, Shao Tianming puts effort into evading the sword Qi flower petals, and upon having Long Hua within the reach of his halberd, he lunges the weapon outwards.