Chapter 586: Don't Be Afraid

Chapter 586: Don't Be Afraid

“Execute her!”

A crowd jeered and cheered, their faces breaking into grins as they shouted aloud.

The earthly cacophony, like a thousand swords forging a storm, swept over Liu Mumu’s face and body, leaving her bloodied and battered.

Behind her, the radiant glow and fierce flames of the Skyruler Evil-Slaying Blade shone like a sun in the darkness, scorching her with unbearable pain.

Amidst the brilliance, Liu Chaochao held the sword high with both hands, his eyes burning like torches.

“Lu An...” Liu Mumu gasped for air, tears blurring her vision. In this world of torment, akin to a drowning soul, she struggled and called out the name that haunted her dreams.

Lu An, Lu An... I am coming. Do not go far. Wait for me... In her despair, it seemed she saw him.

He stood in a faint light, clad in Arbiter armor, scratching his head with a naive smile, clearly in love yet too shy to speak, silently waiting...

“Lu An!”

Suddenly, she lifted her head with all her might, as if she truly saw him!

At the edge of the crowd, atop a distant high building—

There stood a silhouette!

In that direction, blood mist and black smoke mingled, as if hosting a devil incarnate!

“Lu An...” Her eyes, through the gaps in her disheveled hair, stared fixedly in that direction, her fingernails digging into the earth and stone, drawing blood.

Blood mixed with mud, a meld of red and black.

“Liu Mumu!”

Behind her, a commanding roar suddenly thundered.

Liu Chaochao took a swig of golden liquor and sprayed it onto the Skyruler Evil-Slaying Blade, the fiery gaze searing her neck.

Like before, when he received the offerings of incense, he felt no ounce of remorse. His resolve was unwavering! His eyes, fiery and determined, now saw his own glorious path!

"Sin must be purged, the heavens command it!" Liu Chaochao roared, his entire being channeling celestial power into the Skyruler Evil-Slaying Blade. The platinum sword arced through the air, blazing a trail of radiant light before cleaving downwards!

Under this blade's edge, Liu Mumu’s neck was as fragile as paper!

The blade’s force stirred the wind, striking awe across the crowd!

Every spectator's eyes widened, breath held, awaiting the decisive moment!

With this strike, all would be settled!

As Liu Chaochao swung his sword, a weight lifted from him. His face relaxed, and for a fleeting instant, a smile appeared.

But just then, in this instant of impending death, he saw Liu Mumu showing no fear, instead lifting her head high, her eyes passionately fixed on something distant!

What was there?

Liu Chaochao paused, glancing up unconsciously in the middle of his strike.

Blood? Darkness?

A piercing screech tore through the air, violently bursting in Liu Chaochao's ears!

The mix of black and blood suddenly expanded before his eyes, transforming into a ferocious sword light that instantly pierced through space, rushing towards Liu Chaochao!

“What...”

In the blink of an eye, the bloody, black sword light, like a bloodthirsty beast, struck him squarely in the forehead!

With a crash, Liu Chaochao’s head exploded.

The shattered skull turned into a mist of blood, showering over the face of his clan elder behind him.

KLANK! Liu Chaochao’s headless body still managed to bring down the Skyruler Evil-Slaying Blade!

"Please, no..." Madame Lu's eyes bulged, her face ashen, her body convulsing in utmost terror.

Up close, the face she saw, shrouded in black mist and covered in blood veins, though black and bloody... still felt hauntingly familiar.

"Lu..." Her scream cut abruptly into a shriek.

With a squelch, the devil gripped her throat and slammed her against the doorpost, his sword piercing through her eye.

The tip of the sword pierced right through the post!

"Uh..." Madame Lu's body went limp, her arms drooping, as black blood gushed from her mouth.

SQUELCH! The devil pierced her other eye.

The body of Madame Lu shuddered, her eyes charred as coal pits, blood and tears mingling within. Together with her mouth, the three orifices bled in unison.

With a thump, the devil let go, and she slid down like a ragdoll, crumpling at his feet.

This scene, in front of Skyruler Immortal Manor, made everyone gasp in horror!

People backed away, glancing at the devil, and then at Liu Mumu.

"Liu Commander, how did you come to know such a fierce devil?"

"He has committed murder; you all are doomed!"

Those who had jeered now cursed.

Suddenly, the devil flung his Flying Sword!

SPLAT SPLAT SPLAT! The black and crimson bloodied sword streaked like a line of blood, instantly skewering thousands!

Thousands of mouths burst open!

Thousands of heads were punctured from behind!

Thousands fell, their eyes bulging, legs kicking, bodies stiffening in death!

"Who else wants to die?" The devil's voice was raspy, low but enough to chill the bones of the countless onlookers.

With a roar, the spectators finally broke, scrambling away in terror, screaming as they fled.

Though they still watched from a distance, at least there was peace now!

"Enough of this spectacle, wouldn't you say?" Jiang Taiping's expression was cold, his gaze deadly as he looked at the shadow, then commanded those beside him, "Seize him!"

Thousands of Arbiters dispersed, forming an encirclement.

They weren't the main force!

Given this man's brutal killings and shocking lethality, Liu Zongyu, Lord Zhao, Lord Chen, and three other Rank 6 Heavenly Officers all stepped forward.

They were the future leaders of Sky Soaring City!

Among them, Liu Zongyu's desire for vengeance burned fiercest. His son, who had just been promoted to Rank 6 was slain!

The six Heavenly Officers, with their commanding presence, represented the strongest force of Sky Soaring City!

They stood at six points, completely blocking off the devil and Liu Mumu.

"You..." Liu Mumu looked at the unparalleled devil protecting her, then back at the black, blood-filled sockets of Madame Lu's eyes.

Unknowingly, her tears flowed again. Perhaps she had never cried so much in her life. But she knew... it was worth it.

Facing the encirclement of Jiang Taiping and the other five, the figure with blood-red eyes lowered his head, giving her a glance. Only then was his gaze gentle. He spoke softly, his voice raspy, "Don't be afraid, I'll take you away."

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