Chapter 46 - 46 43 Night Attack

46: Chapter 43: Night Attack 46: Chapter 43: Night Attack That night, the sky indeed was pitch-black and the wind howled, but inside Breeze Manor, only a few dim lights flickered, with scarcely a shadow guarding its walls. Such lax defenses appeared extraordinarily relaxed. Everything proceeded according to Ye Xuan’s plan. Although Breeze Manor’s defenses were slack, numerous traps had been laid in advance inside the estate, ready for an ambush. However, even so, the hearts of the people within Breeze Manor couldn’t help but tighten. According to Ye Xuan, the Blood Dragon Gang would definitely launch a major attack that night. Whether those traps and ambushes alone could hold off the enemy was still a matter of concern. In the manor, all matters had been arranged properly, with Ye Zhan in charge of the overall plan. As for Ye Xuan himself, he lay in ambush at an optimal location, ready to seize the opportunity should the Blood Dragon Gang truly come, for the enemy would be exposed while he remained hidden. After all, the Blood Dragon Gang boasted the presence of three Fifth Grade Martial Masters. If it came to a head-on clash, with the enemy bearing down en masse, they wouldn’t be easy to deal with. But in the current situation, which was no mere sparring match but a fight to the death, there was no need to be choosy about the methods used. Whooosh whooosh… Outside Breeze Manor, it seemed as if the sound of night wind stirring the leaves arose. Yet under the cover of night, silhouettes of horse-riding figures clad in black quietly converged outside the estate. “Leader, we only breached Breeze Manor last night, and instead of fortifying their defenses, they’ve weakened them tonight. Could there be a plot brewing?” A trio of figures in black led the way, with one man ahead, draped in a blood robe with a sinister and venomous countenance, clearly a man accustomed to murder. This was the leader of the Blood Dragon Gang, Blood Dragon, flanked by two figures, each exuding not insignificant strength—presumably Tang Shan and Gai Hong, the two vice leaders. As Ye Xuan had predicted, the Blood Dragon Gang had indeed come out in full force. “So what if they have a ploy? At most they’ve laid a few more traps. What is there to fear? Which idiot from the Ye family came up with this lousy plan, thinking they’re smart? This is them digging their own graves. In the face of absolute power, all schemes and tricks are futile.” Blood Dragon’s lips curled in a disdainful smirk. A battle-hardened veteran like him could easily sense something off about Breeze Manor, but what of it? With their strength, the idea of the enemy even attempting some sort of baiting strategy was laughably absurd. “Light the torches!” With a wave of his hand, torchlights blazed around Blood Dragon. His gaze became piercing as he spurred his steed, leading his black-clad gang charging forth. Swish swish swish! Arrows flew from within the ranks of the Blood Dragon Gang, striking the walls of Breeze Manor, felling the sparse guards, and cries of battle erupted suddenly. “They’re here.” Ye Xuan, who had been resting with eyes closed, suddenly sensed activity. On the walls, numerous black figures had appeared, and with a loud “bang,” the gates of Breeze Manor were breached, as hostile figures charged in on horseback. Whooosh whooosh… Within Breeze Manor, a series of fires quickly ignited, followed by several rows of crossbowmen emerging. Their lethal arrows, mingled with flames, shot forth, targeting the invading members of the Blood Dragon Gang. The arrows injured only a few of them. The leading figure had extraordinary skills, wielding a huge saber that obscured the moon. Arrows couldn’t even get close to him and were repelled one after another. “Pathetic little tricks.” seaʀᴄh thё nôvel_Fire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He scoffed and shook his head. Such measures could at best kill some of the weaker gang members. To him, they posed no threat whatsoever. However, just as he was smugly confident, he failed to notice a dark shadow nearby that had suddenly moved. The shadow’s movements were incredibly elusive. In the moment of leaping into the air, it glided along, like a night hawk, rapidly reaching the leader’s front. “You…” As the figure rushed towards him, the leader had just raised his saber to strike, when suddenly a flash of blade light swept by, and his vision blurred. Before the stunned eyes of many, a head soared into the air. Blood gushed from the severed neck like a fountain, and the headless body fell to the ground, silent and lifeless. A one-strike kill! “Vice Leader Tang!” Gazing upon the black-clad leader killed with a single blow, the Blood Dragon Gang members were filled with panic. Their Vice Leader Tang, a mighty Fifth Grade Martial Master, couldn’t even block a single strike from this man? Was this kid even human? “Isn’t that Blood Dragon?” Ye Xuan’s brows furrowed; he had thought that this leader was the head of the Blood Dragon Gang, Blood Dragon himself, but it turned out to be Tang Shan, one of the two Vice Leaders. “D*mn it, die!” Seeing Tang Shan killed by a single strike, both Blood Dragon and Gai Hong had their eyes bloodshot with shock and rage. Instantly, a frightening ferocity gleamed in their eyes as they swiftly closed in on Ye Xuan. “Thinking of two against one, I won’t agree to that!” Just as Ye Xuan was bracing for the attack, preparing to deal with the pincer movement, hearty laughter suddenly rang out. Ye Zhan had rushed over at breakneck speed and upon arrival, threw a fierce punch at Blood Dragon, helping to alleviate the pressure on Ye Xuan. He couldn’t have imagined that Tang Shan would be killed by a single blow from Ye Xuan; it felt just like a dream. This young man, Ye Xuan, was too monstrous. Even Ye Xuan himself was somewhat surprised that he had succeeded so easily, but upon reflection, it wasn’t strange. When he launched the attack, Tang Shan was mostly unguarded. Even if he were attacked by a martial artist of the same level, Tang Shan would have believed he had time to react. However, Ye Xuan’s movement technique was too ghostly; the Ling Xu Shadowless maneuver was utterly indefensible. Given these factors, it was foreseeable that Tang Shan would be killed instantly. “You beast, I’ll use your head as a tribute to Tang Shan!” Blood Dragon was momentarily held off by Ye Zhan, leaving the broad-shouldered Gai Hong. He and Tang Shan were Vice Leaders of the Blood Dragon Gang and very close, almost like brothers. The fact that Ye Xuan had killed one of them today enraged Gai Hong beyond measure. Holding double whips, he took forceful steps that thundered on the ground, “dong dong dong.” The double whips, likely weighing hundreds of pounds, thrust towards Ye Xuan with overwhelming momentum, whipping up a dull roar of wind through the air. “I’m afraid you don’t have the ability.” Ye Xuan’s expression remained unchanged. His Star-cutting Saber met the challenge head-on, striking against Gai Hong’s double whips with an audacious clash. “Seeking death!” Seeing Ye Xuan daring to meet his force with force, Gai Hong was overjoyed. He had feared that Ye Xuan wouldn’t face him head-on, leaving his brute strength unused. Ye Xuan had given him his chance all too quickly. Clang! The heavy double whips collided with the saber light, immediately sparking intense fire, but in the split second that followed the crisp sound, Gai Hong’s towering frame was forced to stagger backward several steps. The rebounding force made his arm bones throb with pain. “How is this possible?” Gai Hong was in disbelief. When it came to sheer brute strength, he refused to believe that Ye Xuan could be his match, but Ye Xuan had just beaten him back in a head-on clash. Part of the mighty force rebounding from the double whips was familiar to him, proving that the opponent wasn’t relying solely on strength but had used a technique to reflect some of his own power back at him. “What a terrifying kid!” Once he figured it out, Gai Hong couldn’t help but feel a chill down his spine. Here was a boy who had not yet shed the milk scent of youth, employing such masterful technique—nothing like a child and more akin to a Martial Arts master. This kid should definitely not be treated as an ordinary youth! “Rend Earth Asunder!” Casting aside all underestimate, Gai Hong unleashed his signature Martial Arts technique. His double whips lashed out, releasing thick earth-yellow True Qi, adding weight to each strike. Atop the whips, it was as if a massive mountain was pounding down continuously at Ye Xuan, as if trying to crush him into a mangled pulp. “Not bad.” Ye Xuan’s gaze sharpened. His Star-cutting Saber thrusted out like an arrow, with the sound of thunder echoing with each movement. The Thunder Blade Skill’s three moves flowed into a seamless series of saber shadows, executed without hesitation, all in one breath. Crack! The saber light flashed, bisecting the earth-yellow True Qi, splitting the mountainous momentum as well. Moving with the Traversing Wave Elusive Step combined with the Thunder Blade Skill, even without using the Ling Xu Shadowless technique, someone like Jun Wuyan would not be able to defeat Ye Xuan, let alone now that his Traversing Wave Elusive Step had reached the “Traceless” level. With Ye Xuan’s saber technique fast, his step was even faster! Clang clang clang! However, after only a few exchanges, Gai Hong was already being suppressed, bellowing in anger. After blocking three of Ye Xuan’s strikes, he found himself retreating uncontrollably, his sleeves tattered and palms charred. The more he fought, the more panicked he grew; each of Ye Xuan’s strikes seemed to aim for his life, as if they could take it, leaving him no time even to think. Clang! After three strikes, Ye Xuan flicked Gai Hong’s defenses aside and suddenly struck with his left palm, slamming it fiercely against Gai Hong’s chest. With a “pfft,” the latter flew backward like a punching bag. In the next moment, Ye Xuan followed up with another saber strike, and Gai Hong’s head flew into the air. “What?” Watching yet another man beheaded with a single strike, Blood Dragon, who was engaged with Ye Zhan, almost had his eyes pop out of their sockets. His two strongest deputies, both Fifth Grade Martial Masters, had been resolved by Ye Xuan so quickly. In the blink of an eye, he, the leader of the Blood Dragon Gang, had become virtually a commander without an army.