Hero Saves the Damsel?

Well, of course, he's going to save her!

First, it's not in his nature to ignore someone in danger, especially if it's a little girl.

Second, judging by the soul power of the three people chasing her, they're just at the Soul Elder level. He can easily beat them in minutes.

Of course, if they were Soul Emperors or Soul Saints, he'd run away immediately. He can't handle skills of that level.

To avoid trouble later, He put on a black mask. He doesn't want to expose himself before he has grown stronger.

With that in mind, without any hesitation, Zuzong rushed over in a flash.

By the cliff, Zhu Zhuqing was already covered in wounds. Her right arm was deeply cut, the wound reaching the bone. Her abdomen was also severely injured.

Enduring the pain, Zhu Zhuqing spoke to Zhu Zhuyun, "Sister, do you really have to kill me today?"

Zhu Zhuyun raised her right hand, admiring her decorated nails, and replied sarcastically, "My dear sister, from the moment you were born, it was destined that one of us would die."

Then, with a sudden change of tone, she said, "So... please go and die!"

On Zhu Zhuyun's command, the three women threw six daggers at Zhu Zhuqing with lightning speed, aiming at her vital points.

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the misty cliff behind her with a look of despair. She was severely injured; jumping off the cliff might give her a slim chance of survival, but staying would mean certain death.

Just as Zhu Zhuqing steeled herself to jump, there were six metallic clangs.

Clang, clang... The sound of metal clashing.

The next moment, six daggers and six black kunais dropped to the ground, sticking into the tree trunk.

As the clanging stopped, Zuzong slowly stepped forward, "Well, well, ladies in black, you're dressed so provocatively. Is it necessary to go after a little girl like this?"

He glanced at the three masked women in front of him.

He must say, the black tight-fitting clothes really accentuate their figures. Especially the leader — wow, she's huge (swallows saliva) probably an E cup! Lucky it's me here; otherwise, who could resist? This is just asking for trouble!

Everyone present, including Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing, turned their eyes toward Zuzong, the unexpected "hero."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at the boy who blocked the daggers for her. He was wearing a black outfit and had long, beautiful silver-blue hair. Though he wore a black mask, his young voice and stature indicated he was about ten years old.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment. How could a ten-year-old, no matter how talented, be a match for three Soul Elders?

Zhu Zhuqing said, "Thank you for saving me, young master, but you should leave quickly!"

Zhu Zhuyun burst into laughter, "Hahaha... He thought it was someone impressive, but it's just a little boy with a hero complex!"

Seeing the person was just a child, she taunted, "Since that's the case, you can die together with her and be a pair of tragic lovers! At least you won't be lonely on the road to the afterlife, hahaha..."

Next, Zhu Zhuyun pointed and ordered the female Soul Elder closest to Zuzong, "You, go kill him!"

The female Soul Elder sneered, "Kid, you had a way out but chose death. Remember this in your next life: not every hero saves the damsel in distress!"

A gray light enveloped the female Soul Elder's body as she transformed into a humanoid hyena. White, yellow, purple—three soul rings appeared around her, a clear indication of a three-ring Soul Elder.

The yellow soul ring on her body glowed, and she instantly turned into a blur, charging toward Zuzong at incredible speed.

Zuzong smiled calmly as the shadow closed in, murmuring, "A soul skill that can increase speed several times instantly? Not bad."

The hyena-woman saw Zuzong standing still, thinking he was paralyzed by fear. Feeling smug, she moved even faster. Just as her dagger was about to pierce his throat, a bloodthirsty smile crept across her face, even visible through her mask.

However, a shocking scene unfolded.

Somehow, Zuzong was already standing behind the female Soul Elder, holding a black kunai. Blood dripped from its tip, staining the grass beneath them. It was her blood.

Glancing at the hyena-woman from the corner of his eye, Zuzong said coldly, "Your skill is fast, even faster than my top speed. But, unfortunately, its weakness is too obvious. It's just a straight-line attack. Once He predict your trajectory, it's all too easy."

As he finished speaking, the hyena-woman fell to the ground in unwillingness, her eyes wide open as if she'd seen something terrifying. Blood soaked the earth, and her body went limp and lifeless.

In the split second that mattered, Zuzong used "Shunshin no Jutsu" to move behind her and slit her throat with the kunai. It was quick, accurate, and ruthless!

Zuzong wasn't one to kill needlessly; he originally just intended to teach her a lesson. But since she wanted to kill him, he wasn't about to be merciful.

The people around him, including Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun, gasped.

What kind of speed was that? And it seemed he hadn't even used his martial soul!

"You," Zhu Zhuyun was genuinely frightened by Zuzong's "Shunshin no Jutsu."

The hyena-woman had been her trusted aide for years, even a few levels higher in cultivation. Although her soul rings weren't the best configuration, her overall strength was comparable to Zhu Zhuyun's. That's why Zhu Zhuyun brought her along for this hunt.

Zhu Zhuyun herself wouldn't find it easy to kill the hyena-woman. Yet, she was taken out instantly by this boy, without even him using his martial soul.

Yawning, Zuzong spoke impatiently, "What do you mean 'you'? Are we going to fight or not? He still have to go home and collect my laundry. But let me warn you, if you decide to kill me, be ready to face death."

The other female Soul Elder was also terrified. If this seemingly harmless blue-haired boy could kill her companion easily, wouldn't he be able to kill her too? She broke out in a cold sweat and looked to Zhu Zhuyun for instructions.

Gritting her teeth, Zhu Zhuyun commanded coldly, "Retreat!"

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