Chapter 2388 - 2361: Sudden Turn of Events

Shen Manjun, after hearing the elder’s words, couldn’t help but open her mouth, seemingly wanting to say something, but found herself unable to speak up, and had nothing to say.

Currently, the only person who can withstand the Black Shadow and Snake Lady is the elder. Besides him, no one else could block them, not even the combined forces of the Divine Gun Guards, let alone the presence of so many venomous snakes.

"Miss, we’re ready."

The elder took a deep breath, then suddenly shouted: "Everyone, protect Miss Bai and retreat, retreat."

As his words fell, the elder’s figure moved like lightning, directly towards the Black Shadow and Snake Lady. In that instant, the True Qi surrounding him suddenly burst forth, condensing into a longsword in his hand, darting out like a silver snake dancing disorderly. The Sword Light flickered, exuding coldness, almost cutting through the air, striking at the Black Shadow in the sky.

At this moment, the elder was all out, making his move without any reservations, using his ultimate killing move.

Upon seeing this, the eyes exposed by the Black Shadow were filled with disdain, as if telling the elder he was being foolish for attempting the impossible.

"Swish!"

The elder’s Sword Light appeared instantly in front of the Black Shadow.

Faced with the fierce incoming sword, the Black Shadow didn’t make any movements, merely raised a finger slowly, flicking it.

"Ding!"

The flick landed directly on the sword tip, instantly shattering the Sword Qi formed by True Qi. Subsequently, the Black Shadow raised a palm and slammed it against the elder’s chest.

"Bang!"

The elder never expected his attack to be so easily shattered by the opponent’s fingers. Before he could react, another strike from the Black Shadow came whistling, unavoidable, sending him flying with one palm, crashing heavily onto the ground, blood spilling from his lips and his face turning extremely pale.

Simultaneously, the elder felt his organs churning within him. Had he not stepped into the Late Stage of Mythical, and given the Black Shadow wasn’t aiming to end his life, this palm strike would have severely injured him at the very least.

One move!

Just a simple move, the Black Shadow sent the elder, who stepped into the Late Stage of Mythical, flying. It clearly showed the huge disparity in strength between the elder and the Black Shadow, entirely different levels.

Silence!

Deathly silence!

The group, including Shen Manjun, just preparing to retreat back to the villa, was stunned at this sight. They never dreamed the elder of the Late Stage of Mythical would be so easily defeated in the eyes of the opponent, struck down with one move.

"Elder...."

Shen Manjun, upon seeing this, instinctively wanted to step forward, but before she could take a step, the elder’s voice already echoed in her ears: "Miss, don’t worry about me, quickly leave."

As his words fell, the elder, without hesitation, moved his True Qi, once again charging into the air towards the Black Shadow.

"Let’s go!"

Seeing this scene, Shen Manjun didn’t hesitate at all, immediately prepared to leave at the first moment.

When the Black Shadow noticed the elder charging towards him again, a cold smile appeared on his face, he vanished, reappearing beside the elder, stomping him down, shackling him with True Qi so he couldn’t move an inch.

The Black Shadow’s cold voice rang out at this moment: "If you dare take another step, this old coot’s head will be gone."

Upon hearing the Black Shadow’s words, Shen Manjun’s body instinctively paused, sharply turning her head. Seeing clearly, her complexion changed dramatically.

"Miss, go quickly, don’t worry about me, leave now."

The elder’s voice shouted, struggling desperately to break free, wanting to take action again, but with no means available, the Black Shadow directly shackled his True Qi, preventing any resistance.

Hearing once more the elder’s words, seeing him trampled below, Shen Manjun’s delicate body trembled slightly. The elder grew up watching her; in her heart, though not a blood relative, he was like one. If she left now, the elder would surely die.

"Miss, why are you still hesitating, leave now, go quickly. If you don’t go, even if I die, I won’t rest in peace."

The elder shouted resolutely, eyes carrying determination. Once Shen Manjun departed, he’d immediately choose self-destruction to die with the Black Shadow.

Hearing the elder once more, Shen Manjun bit her red lips, just about to say something when the Black Shadow’s voice interrupted: "Do you think you can escape? This old man can’t stop us. Besides, this time, I don’t intend to kill. Hand over Bai Zhiqing, and I’ll leave immediately. If you don’t, you can try escaping from me."

This time the Black Shadow indeed didn’t plan to kill. He and Snake Lady appeared for Bai Zhiqing, aiming to capture her to force Lu Tianxing into the Late Stage of Mythical. Once Lu Tianxing broke through, they would make him surrender without daring to resist. The best approach was to capture Bai Zhiqing first.

As long as Bai Zhiqing was in their hands, even if Lu Tianxing had three heads and six arms, they would not fear.

This was also why Black Shadow didn’t kill the elder; they investigated Bai Zhiqing, knowing her personality. If they opted for murder initially, Bai Zhiqing might take extremity to prevent herself from becoming leverage against Lu Tianxing, possibly choosing suicide over falling into their hands.

Upon hearing Black Shadow’s words, Shen Manjun’s face changed again, biting her red lips, contemplating countermeasures.

At this moment, suddenly the tightly shut door opened from within, Bai Zhiqing’s figure appeared slowly at the doorway.

Seeing Bai Zhiqing at the door, Black Shadow’s eyes instantly flashed with a blazing light.

Bai Zhiqing stood at the floor-to-ceiling window, witnessing the battle outside the villa, seeing the elder unable to last a single move against Black Shadow, hearing the threats Black Shadow made to Shen Manjun.

Bai Zhiqing understood, if she didn’t appear, Black Shadow would likely kill the elder, eventually extinguish the Divine Gun Guards and Shen Manjun, something Black Shadow was fully capable of.