NOVEL NEXT Chapter 56: Chapter 55
A towering, grotesque creature, its blackened hide pulsing with dark energy, its crimson eyes glowing like molten fire. Demonic runes slithered across its muscular frame, exuding an aura so vile that even Peak Black Gold Rank experts would hesitate before facing it.
Gasps filled the banquet hall. Even among the strongest present, beads of cold sweat formed as they felt the immense pressure crushing down upon them.
"A Demon?! Here?!" Chen Linjian's voice carried an edge of disbelief.
"How can such a beast have entered Glory City?! —" Hong Wei began, but his words were cut short.
The walls suddenly shattered inward as figures clad in dark robes burst into the banquet hall. Their movements were swift, their blades gleaming in the candlelight. Murderous intent filled the air.
"Assassins!"
And then—chaos erupted.
City Lord Ye Zong, already on high alert, disappeared in a blur of movement, dashing toward the south. The most powerful experts, including the family heads, followed suit—their priority was the Abyss Demon.
Meanwhile, inside the banquet hall, the dark-clad intruders clashed with the City Lord's guards. Swords rang against swords, bodies collided, blood splattered across the once-immaculate banquet floor.
Nie Li remained still for a heartbeat, his gaze sweeping over the unfolding carnage.
His mind worked rapidly. This was a planned attack.
The summoning of an Abyss Demon and the simultaneous assault on the banquet hall meant that this was not just a mere distraction—it was a coordinated attempt to destabilize Glory City and their target —
"Tch. How troublesome." Nie Li side glanced at Xiao Ning'er and all the young talents of Glory City and muttered under his breath.
Across from Nie Li, Xiao Ning'er had already moved, her body flashing forward as she unleashed a lightning-fast palm strike, sending one assassin flying backward. The moment her opponent hit the ground, she leaped back, landing gracefully beside Ye Ziyun, who had drawn her sword.
"Ziyun, stay close to me!" Ning'er warned.
Ye Ziyun nodded, her face determined. "We fight together."
A dark-clad figure rushed at them, blade poised to strike, but Nie Li's shadow flickered behind them before they even reached the girls.
"Scram."
Before the assassin could react, Nie Li's palm shot forward Black Mass formed in his hand. A shockwave of soul force blasted through the attacker's chest, sending him spiraling through the air. He crashed into a table, unconscious.
Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun barely had time to glance at Nie Li before more attackers surged forward.
Nie Li's expression remained indifferent as he stepped forward, his soul force remaining at 5-Star Bronze Rank Demon Spiritualists. He looked around and found that no one from Sacred Family is here, even still Nie Li can't fight at his real capacity otherwise his facade would be blown.
'Cao wang!' Nie Li used his soul force to directly enter Cao Wang's soul consciousness and attract his servants attention. 'Give me cover, I am leaving towards the mansion make sure no one above Silver rank is able to follow us. The guards and other experts would hold off stronger opponents take care of Gold rank experts.'
"Kill them!" one of the assassins ordered, his voice filled with indifference. He obviously didn't put these kids in his eyes, although their primary goal was to capture them but killing them is also acceptable.
Nie Li smirked coldly. "You should worry about yourselves first."
His hand flicked, and an inscription parchment rolled out and glowed above his head—an instant soul-force burst technique he had developed through ancient inscriptions.
The moment the assassins stepped forward, an invisible shockwave exploded from the array, knocking them all backward.
Nie Li turned his gaze to Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun,"Follow me out, we are creating a nuisance. Elders would have an easier time taking care of the assassins if they don't have to worry about our security."
Xiao Ning'er has almost merged with her demon spirit and Ye Ziyun took out her sword but listening to Nie Li command they hesitated.
"You can't help much, a mere Bronze rank and Silver rank can't change the tide of this battle. Just follow me, don't worry I can keep you safe, I have enough inscription rolls to protect you."
Suddenly a dark guild expert appeared out of nowhere, his soul force swept towards Nie Li and Xiao Ning'er, trying to kill them straight out. Nie Li noticed the enemy but didn't defend.
Suddenly, Ye Xiu who was hiding behind the scene also released his soul force.
Boom!
The two separate soul forces collided, causing an intense explosion. That explosive impact caused the surrounding tables and chairs to be thrown away.
The Dark guild expert's face paled when he received the feedback from the colliding soul forces. He glanced at Ye Xiu and saw that his expression had remained calm.
He was surprised. He had reached the 3-Star Black Gold rank yet tasted defeat.
"Let's go!" Nie Li glanced at Ye Xiu grabbing hands of both Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun sprinting outside.
Xiao Ning'er trusted Nie Li completely but Ye Ziyun hesitated for a brief moment before following.
While all this took place, one person attention was completely on Nie Li's group of three—Ye Han, the main character of today's show or what he should have been.
Ye Han's eyes burned with fury as he spotted them moving toward the exit. Nie Li! That nobody bookworm was stealing Ye Ziyun away amidst the chaos!
He gritted his teeth, rage bubbling inside him. This was supposed to be his moment—his chance to be the hero, the one to protect her, to prove himself worthy in the eyes of the City Lord.
With a snarl, he rushed forward, intent on intercepting them.
Before he could get close, a sudden eruption of battle blocked his path. City Lord Ye Zong's elite guards clashed with the assassins, the Black Gold rank experts radiating aura waves that distorted the air. Explosions of energy tore through the banquet hall, sending tables and debris flying.
A robed assassin lunged at him, but with a flick of his wrist, Ye Han unsheathed his sword, slashing through the enemy's throat in one swift motion. The assassin collapsed, but more enemies kept coming.
Further ahead, Nie Li didn't even spare him a glance.
"Damn it!" Ye Han gritted his teeth in frustration. He tried to move forward again, but just then, Ye Xiu, Snow Wind family third strongest, engaged the Black Gold rank enemies.
Their clash sent shockwaves through the hall, making it impossible to cross through without getting caught in the deadly battle.
Ye Han hands clenched into fists, his heart pounding with humiliation and rage.
"Nie Li! I will make you pay! You useless piece of shit!" he seethed internally.
Watching Nie Li disappear into the distance with Ye Ziyun made his blood boil with resentment. He had trained for years, dedicated himself to becoming the stronger, and yet, in the moment that mattered most—he was completely powerless.
And all his fury was directed towards one man—Nie Li.
Meanwhile Nie Li led the two girls away, suddenly a group of dark assassins turned toward them. Just as they moved to intercept, Cao Wang, Nie Li's loyal servant, stepped forward.
A deep dragon's roar echoed as Cao Wang merged with his demon spirit—a fearsome Dragon-type beast, Ironhide Wyvern.
His body growing larger, muscles coiling with power. He collided against the incoming assailants and hold off their offence.
But despite his formidable transformation, he was only a 1-star Gold Rank.
Nie Li's gaze flickered. He knew Cao Wang would probably not survive this fight if he didn't take action.
Yet the servant stood with unwavering determination. "Young Master, go! I'll hold them off!"
Nie Li's expression remained neutral. He nodded, this time Nie Li haven't used his powers on his servant. Cao Wang himself have made his choice.
"Follow me, as long as we reach within 5 kilometre radius of the mansion I can save you." Nie Li muttered, his voice carrying confidence and approval.
Then he turned away, leading Xiao Ning'er and Ye Ziyun into the night.
Behind them, Cao Wang clashed against the assassins, his roars shaking the ground, his blood soon painting him red.
Meanwhile, At the Southern Gate…
As the most powerful experts in Glory City reached the Abyss Demon, its massive form shook the very ground beneath them.
A large number of guards have already gathered. They were swinging their weapons, charging at those little flaming demons and soon entered into close combat battle.
A large amount of these guards were all Fighters. Demon Spiritualists only took up a tenth of the numbers. However, those Demon Spiritualists rapidly merged with their demon spirits and became the main force in the battle.
City Lord Ye Zong's face was grim. He knew this wasn't just a random attack.
Someone was pulling the strings from the shadows.
And if they didn't eliminate the Abyss Demon fast—Glory City would fall into chaos.
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