Chapter 005: The Mysterious Gold Paper

Huang Zhengchang let out a sigh of relief, lay down on the bed, and felt a pervasive soreness throughout his body

Shocked, both Fang Han and Fang Yuan were left speechless.

He could not contain his excitement and quickly turned around to look for his servants and guards

He originally intended to kill Huang Zheng slowly, one cut at a time. However, he did not expect Fang Han to be eager to make a name for himself, so he simply delivered a single blow, bringing everything to an end.

Huang Zheng had now escaped along the river to Tianxiang River in one breath. "Splash!" He emerged from the water and saw not far away the largest brothel in the capital, "Tianxiang Building." At this moment, the sky had darkened, and in the distance, lights were dazzling, while here it was pitch black.

Before reaching the Tianxiang Tower, on the roadside, a procession of horse-drawn carriages formed by flower bridges passed through the street

Just as he was about to tear it apart to take a look, he saw the red cloth in his hand suddenly turn to ashes with a "whoosh!" A piece of paper, as thin as a cicada's wing and radiating a faint golden light, appeared in his hand

However, Huang Zheng suddenly turned over like a fierce tiger, and with a loud roar, his powerful voice, at the mid-stage of divine power, shook the surroundings into a frenzy. Except for those close to his master, no one was unaffected; even Fang Han felt dizzy, and his vision darkened.

This master, it is unclear what realm he belongs to, can grasp with a single hand and pull back those from dozens of miles away. Therefore, Huang's escape on the ground is utterly futile; he can only have a chance by jumping into the river.

The river water, under this long blade, retreats in disarray, creating a vacuum devoid of water.

"Let go, here you go." A glint of malice flashed in Huang Zheng's eyes. With a swift motion of the blade, a jet of blood erupted from Fang Tieshan's throat

This Fang Tieshan is the same as Fang Han, both at the mid-stage of divine power. With this strike, even someone with the same level of divine power would be pierced to death by him.

No one expected that Huang Zheng would be so bold as to go this far. He killed Fang Tieshan on the spot, a father and son pair, who died at Huang Zheng's hands in less than an hour.

It is astonishing that this unexpected turn of events has captured Fang Tieshan, which amounts to adding sin upon sin, a death penalty among death penalties

The man in the blue attire's expression changed dramatically: "How is that possible? Even if his body and the magical artifact are the same, a single strike from me should still cleave it in two? Should I search more carefully? Could it have flowed to another place through that passage?"

Fang Yuan's expression darkened at Fang Han's words, instantly turning as cold as frost, with a pair of eyes fixed intently on Fang Han's face

The blow just now, which clearly struck my back, did not kill me?

Not good. Huang Zheng just had his head dive into the passage under the pool when a slash landed heavily on his back with a "thud!"

The meaning of "Fangyuan" could not be clearer. Upon hearing this, the man in the blue robe nodded in agreement and said, "No need to say more, Huang Zheng, I will give you one last chance. Will you let it go or not?"

The Supreme Slash of the Way of Heaven

Oh? Huang Zheng was once again astonished. The scar from the knife glimmered, as if there was another layer of cloth beneath the red fabric, emanating a faint golden light

Huang Zheng recalled the earth-shattering strike from earlier, feeling a lingering fear; it was undoubtedly a technique that could only be executed by a master of at least the Qi Nourishing level. He couldn't help but reach back to touch his own body.

The left hand transformed directly in mid-air into a massive long knife, "whoosh," slicing down horizontally, striking into the pond.

"Step aside, quickly step aside. This is the cavalry of the three great generals of the current dynasty, General Long Qijian's army. Do you wish to court death?"

Ah... before Huang Zheng could react, the gold paper "whoosh" transformed into a beam of golden light and instantly entered the center of his brow

He forcefully reached out and pulled down the red cloth from behind

With a splash, pools of blood spread across the pond, and the long knife vanished. The water returned to its original state, and the entire courtyard fell silent once more

Today I am treating everyone; dear brothers, please enjoy yourselves to the fullest

He suddenly sprang into action, his shoulders shaking. "Bang!" The courtyard of the Fang family was directly smashed to pieces by him. Looking up, he saw Huang Zheng in the distance "Splash!" leap into a river.

He leaped up in a bound, and just as he stood on the shore, a mouthful of fresh blood spurted from his throat

Bang! Huang Zhengyi snatched Fang Tieshan's short knife, with a quick pull and a twist of his right hand, directly bringing Fang Tieshan in front of him. In an instant, as Huang Zheng seized the knife and grabbed the person, Fang Tieshan's short knife was already pressed firmly against his own throat.

Would you like to exert your powers once more and send a great hand to the Tianxiang River to bring him back

A faint knife mark clearly appeared on the red cloth

Coughing, Pu felt a jolt in his heart, which aggravated his wound, and he spat out another mouthful of fresh blood. "Puh!" The golden paper sprayed everywhere.

The second young master's flower bridge is exceptionally grand, adorned with exquisite and fragrant arrangements, featuring a small bed and a table, with the scent of overseas ambergris wafting through the air

At the moment he jumped into the river with a splash, the man in the green attire waved his hand in mid-air

"Well... well, the path leading to South Street, 'Tianxiang River'... should we send someone to check on Tianxiang River?" A bookish-looking boy, who seemed to have played in the pond, said timidly.

So soon? Huang Zheng was taken aback, his gaze scanning the surroundings. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he quickly stepped into the flower bridge of the second young master.

"Damn it, send someone there immediately!" Fang Yuan shouted in anger, but when he turned around, his expression changed to one of utmost respect: "Master? Is it possible that this brat has escaped?"

But soon, Fang Yuan returned with a pale face

Bang! With a kick, he sent the corpse of Fang Tieshan flying towards the man in the green attire, while simultaneously leaping backward, he stepped onto a large tree and "whoosh," he vaulted over the wall.

This is the residual force after the "Supreme Heavenly Dao Slash" was executed, which has only now completely dissipated, shattering the red cloth and revealing the golden paper beneath.

However, he clearly underestimated the abilities of the man in the green attire

The young man in blue was furious, his wrath so immense that not even the boundless ocean could extinguish it

"Do not act recklessly, do not act recklessly, Huang Zheng." Fang Han was both surprised and delighted; he was pleased that this disciple had managed to deceive even himself. It turned out that he was at the same mid-stage of divine power as himself, and judging by the way he had just shouted, the heavens and earth trembled, indicating that his strength was even superior to his own.

What? Is there nothing in the pond? Is there only one passage that leads elsewhere?

"Hmph," the man in the blue attire glared with his eyes, questioning my abilities?

Hahaha. "Fang Tieshan laughed heartily, am I an idiot?" "No need for that, it's better if I come personally, it's a bit more straightforward."

Hmm? This young man in blue seems to be somewhat moved by what he said, sizing up Huang Zheng and contemplating the possibility of this matter in his mind

Master? Fang Yuan saw his master deliver a world-shattering blow and, pale-faced, asked him: "Where is Huang Zheng?"

Huang Zheng, let him go, kneel down and plead with this senior. Fang Han suddenly thought of something and turned to the members of the Tian Ce Alliance, saying: "Senior, Huang Zheng is young yet possesses remarkable abilities; he is indeed a genius who has not yet entered the world. Senior, the Tian Ce Alliance gathers the talents of the world, so please give Huang Zheng a chance"

Hmph, under my supreme decree of the Heavenly Path, it is naturally a clean cut. Go, send someone to search for his body.

"Wait a moment at hetushu.com." Fang Han's expression changed, and he blocked the center.

What kind of divine power is this, that it can be so deeply concealed from my knowledge

A young gentleman dressed in splendid attire descended from the flower bridge. Although his figure was slender, he exuded the authority of a martial artist, indicating that he was also a disciple from a prestigious family with some accomplishments in martial arts

In the distance, a large group of horses is heading towards the Tianxiang River in the night, thundering with a rhythmic sound.

"Get lost!" Fang Tieshan became even angrier: "Fang Han, you are merely one of my elder brother's subordinates. What are you trying to do? Do you want to stand up for him? Hmph, according to the laws of the Great Chu, Huang Zheng is committing a serious crime of rebellion against his superior, a capital offense among grave sins. Even if my elder brother were to come, it would be of no use."

"Oh, mid-level divine power?" Fang Yuan's master flashed a gleam in his eyes, looking at Huang Zheng in disbelief. Just a moment ago, he had used his large hand to seize and swept his divine sense, yet he clearly did not notice anything unusual about him.

This river runs from the Fang residence to the outside, a passage well known to Huang Zheng since his youth. Having spent over ten years in the Fang residence, he is intimately familiar with every corner. Therefore, after being thrown here just now, he immediately surveyed his surroundings, contemplating the possibility of escape

Accepting him is a minor issue; however, once he is in the Heavenly Strategy Alliance, he cannot act recklessly. What is at stake is your reputation, Master

Fang Yuan immediately lowered his head with an honest expression and fell silent

Master, this Huang Zheng, as a subordinate, is arrogant and reckless, lawless and unrestrained, and he dares to kill at will. With his character, how can he be accepted into my Heavenly Strategy Alliance

In this person's eyes, what Fang Tieshan and Huang Zheng represent are merely roles akin to small ants, beings that can be killed at any moment. To be able to exchange a few words with him is already a blessing earned over several lifetimes. This is the majesty of the Heavenly Strategy Alliance

After a pause, he cast a disdainful glance at Fang Tieshan: "Our Heavenly Strategy Alliance governs the heavenly principles and commands the world. We have never been threatened by anyone. Do you think that by capturing him, I would let you go? You are gravely mistaken, young man. Release him, and I will grant you a complete corpse as a reward for your youthful talents."

"Do not come over; whoever approaches will be killed." Huang Zheng was backing away step by step, holding onto Fang Tieshan.

Everyone surrounded the second young master like stars surrounding the moon, escorting him into the Tianxiang Building. Behind them, several groups of guests followed, each wearing a bitter smile and shaking their heads as they entered one after another

Oh, is this the red cloth that records the 'Supreme Ascendancy Technique'? He fears that this piece of red cloth might be lost, so he usually wraps it around his chest from behind and takes it out only when he needs to look at it

Fang Tieshan has fought desperately today; even if Fang Podi arrives, he will show no mercy. The enmity of killing his son is irreconcilable, and Huang Zheng must die.

Several groups of guests, hurrying towards the Tianxiang Tower in the night, were unable to avoid one another

Steeling himself, he leaped towards the Tianxiang Tower.

The clothing had long been torn, yet there was a piece of armor-like material wrapped around his back

Could it be that just now it was this piece of red cloth that blocked this earth-shattering blow

Before he finished his words, he moved his foot and swiftly circled around Fang Han, thrusting a knife directly into Huang Zheng's heart.

What? Huang Zheng was taken aback, realizing that his hands were already empty, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion

The attendants and guards around him were all ecstatic: "Thank you, Second Young Master"

"Let him go," the young man sneered. "There is no need to threaten me with him. If you release him honestly, I can guarantee that you will die comfortably."

"A clean break?" Fang Han stood there in a daze, feeling an overwhelming sense of despair in his heart

"Manager Fang, you have misunderstood." Fang Han's face showed no expression: "Huang is indeed my disciple. He has committed a grave sin, and I too bear some responsibility. Allow me, as his master, to accompany him on his final journey."

The team of carriages quickly came to a stop outside the Tianxiang Building