C8 Killing Intent

"Kid, I've told you before, this is the price you have to pay!"

Yet, Sunn Ling wasn't about to miss this chance. With a cold laugh and a flick of his wrist, he sent the guard flying, who then slammed violently into the wall and was knocked unconscious.

"Hahaha, you little runt, feeling cocky, were you? Now you're cowering? Did we scare you witless?"

Lo Tianqi couldn't help but burst into laughter, taunting Sunn Ling.

"You..." Sunn Ling's face turned beet red with rage upon hearing Lo Tianqi's words. Lo Yu's eyes also blazed with a crimson fury, as if she was on the verge of exploding. But due to the severe internal injuries from the recent fight, he was unable to muster any of his cultivation techniques, leaving Sunn Ling in a dire state.

"Heh, not too shabby! You actually withstood my sword strike. Impressive, indeed!

If you're willing to pledge allegiance to me and personally hand over the Luo family's token, I might just spare your life and the life of your Luo family!"

"Haha, dream on! Kid, you think you can kill me with those fancy moves? That's pure fantasy!"

"Today, I'll show you the true meaning of despair! I'd rather die than let your Luo family prevail!"

Upon hearing Lo Tianqi's words, Sunn Ling let out a defiant howl to the sky. He quickly formed hand seals, and a massive surge of Spiritual Energy burst forth from his body, engulfing Lo Tianqi in an overwhelming aura of pressure.

"Haha, kid, since you won't drink a toast, you'll have to drink a forfeit! I'll indulge your wish!"

Sensing the formidable pressure within him, a chilling smirk appeared on Lo Tianqi's lips. He then abruptly raised his hand, commanding the treasured sword to streak towards Sunn Ling.

As the treasured sword was unleashed, Sunn Ling's aura surged dramatically. Terrifying streams of Spiritual Energy flooded into the blade, making its presence even more fearsome than before.

"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!" The sword emitted sharp bursts of light, tracing brilliant arcs through the air, hurtling towards Sunn Ling's chest with incredible speed.

"Break for me!"

Sunn Ling watched the oncoming sword light and let out a thunderous roar. With a forceful slap on the ground, he propelled himself into the air, shooting towards the long sword like a meteor.

The clash between Sunn Ling and the long sword sent a series of deafening booms echoing through the heavens.

Behind Lo Tianqi, a guard's face paled at the sight. A flash of sword light streaked by, piercing his throat in an instant.

The guard fell, eyes wide with a look of defiance etched on his face.

Lo Tianqi's brow furrowed, and a glint of murderous intent sparked in his eyes.

"Kid, you've got allies?"

"Heh, scared, are you?"

Sunn Ling's cold laughter rang out in response to Lo Tianqi's accusation.

"Scared of you? I'd rather die than let your Luo family have its way!"

As he spoke, Sunn Ling turned his hand over, revealing a black iron token in his palm, identical to the one Lo Tianqi had previously shown.

Lo Tianqi's face flickered with uncertainty at the sight.

Clearly, he was trying to deduce the origin of the token in Sunn Ling's possession.

Despite the Luo family's status as a prominent clan, they were merely a third-tier family. How could they possess such an elite token?

Sunn Ling's face betrayed a slight, cold smile upon seeing Lo Tianqi's reaction.

He was certain that Lo Tianqi recognized the token; otherwise, why would he appear so anxious?

"Heh, Young Master Luo, I trust you're clever enough to understand. Regardless of where this token came from, let me remind you that my ancestor was once the revered guardian general of our clan!"

With Lo Tianqi's hesitation apparent, Sunn Ling continued to taunt him with a sneer.

"Hmph, Guardian General? What a farce. You think you can fool me with such a petty ruse? It's utterly ludicrous!"

Lo Tianqi retorted with a scornful snort to Sunn Ling's claim.

"Heh, Young Master Luo, have you really forgotten how the Luo family ascended to power? Aren't you the least bit curious?"

"Have you forgotten who it was that supported us from the shadows, enabling our family to leap from obscurity to the status of a third-tier aristocratic family?"

Sunn Ling's sneer grew as he posed the pointed questions.

"You!" Lo Tianqi's face underwent a sudden, dramatic transformation upon hearing Sunn Ling's words.

"You, it's you!" Moments later, Lo Tianqi erupted with a loud roar, his face quickly shifting to one of angry enlightenment as he pointed at Sunn Ling. "Heh, Young Master Luo, indeed it's me! Our clan's survival back then was thanks to a General of the Nation who protected us in secret, sparing us from annihilation. That's the foundation of the Luo family's illustrious legacy! Alas, that general has long since passed, and without him, the Luo family has declined to its current plight. If our Luo clan still had a General of the Nation, the Luo family would never have fallen so far."

Sunn Ling let out a soft sigh, a hint of sorrow crossing his features. "Hmph! It's simply the misfortune of your Luo clan to have crossed paths with our family's nemesis. So today, it's inevitable that the Luo Clan will meet its defeat. Brace yourselves for the end!"

Lo Tianqi regarded Sunn Ling with a cold, scornful look. "Hmph, do you really think such a petty scheme can thwart me?" Sunn Ling retorted with a cold laugh.

"Heh, kid, enough with the tall tales. I've long seen through your ruse; that black iron token you're holding is nothing but a fake!" Lo Tianqi declared, his face betraying his impatience.

"Oh? A fake?" Sunn Ling was briefly taken aback, yet he remained composed.

"Indeed, you're clever to have discerned the truth so swiftly, but you've sorely underestimated my wisdom. I recognized that token as a counterfeit right away!" Lo Tianqi boasted with a smug look. "The only reason I haven't acted is to see who dares to cause such a ruckus. But, unfortunately, you've turned out to be nothing more than a worthless nobody."

Lo Tianqi's gaze dripped with contempt as he looked at Sunn Ling. Sunn Ling's expression darkened at the insult, but he held back his anger.

"Young Master Lo, spare us the bluster. You're nothing more than a hound kept by the Luo family. A dog should act its part and not put on airs, lest you make a fool of yourself."

Sunn Ling gazed at Lo Tianqi's face with a cold laugh. While speaking, he repeatedly rapped Lo Tianqi's head with force.

Having been slapped twice by Sunn Ling, Lo Tianqi flew into a rage, pointing at Sunn Ling and repeatedly asserting himself with "I". A formidable and overwhelming presence then erupted from him, his face flushing crimson.

"Heh, what's the matter, Lo Tianqi? Are you planning to take a swing at me now?" Sunn Ling taunted, his eyes glinting with mockery as he observed Lo Tianqi's seething anger.

"Hmph!" Lo Tianqi narrowed his eyes, taking in Sunn Ling's demeanor.

Gradually, he reined in the intense aura he had been radiating and let out a cold snort. "Hmph, you're aware that you're in a tight spot, so you intentionally came here to rile me up, hoping I'd let down my guard and give you a chance to launch a surprise attack, didn't you?"