Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 684 Infiltration (Part 7)

"Are you here to... die?" Han Yi stared calmly at Qu Huan, standing still in place.

"Sword...come!"

A similarly enormous black sword slowly materialized in his hand.

A massive amount of spiritual black energy swirled around the giant sword, shrouded in black mist. It was much larger than a battle axe, resembling a weapon from a mythical tale.

Just then, Qu Huan's figure suddenly disappeared.

Swish...

A flash of red light, and he suddenly appeared behind Han Yi, bringing his axe down fiercely on Han Yi's head. "A sneak attack? An outdated trick. You think you're some kind of Ma?"

Han Yi didn't even turn his head; his giant sword cleaved through the air, slashing horizontally behind him.

boom! ! !

The battle axe struck the blade of the greatsword.

A massive amount of black energy, like a tidal wave, spontaneously spread wildly from the blade.

But it was immediately blocked by a layer of red true energy from the battle axe.

Neither side can do anything about the other.

They held on tightly.

"Ahhhh!!!"

Qu Huan's hair stood on end, and his hair and eyebrows turned completely crimson, like flames.

The skin between his eyebrows was bulging, as if something underneath was about to break free.

"Second, open up the earth!" *Buzz...*

Suddenly, his brow split open, revealing the eyes of an unknown creature devoid of any emotion.

Suddenly, Qu Huan seemed to receive some kind of power, and his body size increased dramatically once again.

Snapped.

He spread his hands apart and actually split the giant axe in two.

A battle axe, identical in appearance, color, and shape, but slightly smaller, emerges from it.

They were held in his left and right hands respectively.

The battle axe in his right hand was used to block the greatsword.

And the one on the left...

"Die!"

The battle axe swept diagonally upwards, clearly intending to cleave Han Yi in two from below at the perineum.

"If this is your ultimate move... then it's such a shame..."

At this moment, Han Yi turned around, unhurried and calm.

"Again..."

A giant sword, formed entirely from black energy, appeared.

clang!

Under Qu Huan's incredulous gaze, the battle axe was blocked once again.

"Why is it a pity...? Because this is only the beginning..."

One, two, three...

Including the two swords in Han Yi's hand, there were now a total of nine identical black giant swords.

Seven giant swords hovered in mid-air, obscuring most of the sky.

"This is... the Seven Swords... no, the Nine Swords Descending from Heaven!" Han Yi's calm and composed voice rang out.

Qu Huan's gaze shifted from initial shock and surprise to deep despair, and finally to numbness.

call…...

He closed his eyes, the red light of the battle axe in his hand gradually dissipated, his fighting spirit faded, and he completely gave up resisting.

He had actually anticipated this outcome.

After all, his strength is only considered above average among the Five Tigers.

They also lack the hidden strength of Youhu Li Ran.

That's why he became addicted to alcohol, lived a dissolute life, and allowed himself to fall into depravity.

Because he knew that even if he went to seek revenge, it would only be a death sentence.

But a conversation with Lechang Town tonight made him realize the truth.

Or perhaps he'd come to a realization. Rather than wallowing in depravity for the rest of his life, he'd rather die a glorious death.

Even if it can only shine for a fleeting moment.

Therefore, the moment he recognized Han Yi's identity, he unleashed this strongest technique.

Not for any other reason than to die quickly.

After all, if he didn't want to die, he could simply hide and he wouldn't die at all.

"To be able to bravely accept death...you are more like a true man than anyone else..." Han Yi praised, "I will give you...dignity."

Snapped.

A cloud of black energy seeped into Qu Huan's body, instantly exploding his heart and brain.

Thump...

With the force applied, Qu Huan's body was slowly lifted and lowered to the ground. His expression was calm, his body intact, and one could still see his bravery and skill in battle before his death.

Thus, of the five tigers of the government army, the last one died.

The names of the Five Tigers will gradually be forgotten by the world as time goes by.

Han Yi did not soften his heart.

Although he admired Chi Hu Qu Huan's bravery, he and the Five Tigers had long been locked in a life-or-death struggle.

He will not receive any gratitude from this person even if he lets him go today.

Instead, the other party will perceive it as an insult and retaliate with even greater force.

Therefore, there is no need to show mercy.

Since the other party is already determined to die, then let's grant his wish.

However, now that Qu Huan is dealt with, there's another matter to attend to tonight...

Han Yi looked strange and turned his gaze to the trio of Lan Mei standing to the side.

Although it seems like a long time, it actually only took about ten breaths for Qu Huan to burst out and then be defeated in two consecutive moves.

At this moment, Lan Mei's expression was stiff, and she stared blankly, seemingly still unable to react.

Han Yi's original plan was to infiltrate Kou's mansion and find the Imperial Dragon Heavenly Fire Manual.

Although the objective has been achieved, the plan has indeed failed.

He was discovered while infiltrating, and his identity was exposed.

They had originally intended to record the names of Lan Mei and the other two as hush money to cover up their exposed identities. This would also help them clear the name of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect later and reduce some trouble.

As a result, Chi Hu Qu Huan reappeared.

He even beat him to death.

Therefore, since people have already died, killing one person is still killing...

Killing three people... is still killing...

Why not...

Thinking of this, a murderous intent gradually began to surface in Han Yi's eyes.

Or we could just kill them all... that way, it might also help conceal our identities...

The nine giant swords slowly closed and coalesced, leaving only one sword remaining.

The sword tip pointed downwards, aimed at Lan Mei and the other two.

A massive amount of black energy churned above, with faint sounds of crashing waves echoing across the shore.

Upon seeing this, Lan Mei's face turned pale, and she immediately realized what was happening.

Immediately, she spoke up, pleading loudly, "Sect Leader Han, please rest assured, no one will know what happened tonight. I swear to God, if anyone dares to leak it, may I, Lan Mei, lose all my cultivation, be sold into a brothel, and be humiliated to death!"

"Oh?"

Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly.

This oath, it must be said, is one that even he had never made so ruthless and vicious.

“You swore an oath… what about the other two…” He looked at the other two.

Lechang Town and Zhang Lan were both breathing rapidly, their chests heaving.

It seems that he had been awake for quite some time.

After all, Han Yi didn't kill them just now. With their Grandmaster physiques, that amount of time would be enough for them to recover.

Upon hearing their names called, Lechang Town and Zhang Lan sat up and each swore a solemn oath.

They both stammered as they spoke, and their bodies trembled slightly, as if they were frightened. It was unclear whether they were traumatized by Han Yi's beating or by Qu Huan's death.

Most likely, it's the latter.

"That's more like it." Han Yi nodded in satisfaction after hearing the solemn oaths sworn by the three men.

The three of them nodded in agreement, feeling a little relieved.

“But…” Han Yi suddenly smiled, “Why should I believe you… What if even swearing an oath doesn’t work… then…”

The black sword began to move slowly, and the air seemed to be condensed and compressed.

The immense pressure slowly pressed down from above, like an air pump, compressing the air around the three people to its limit, creating a vacuum zone.

Large patches of cold sweat appeared on the foreheads of the three men. They took a breath, but couldn't get another; a strong feeling of suffocation washed over them. It was as if an invisible hand had gripped their throats tightly.

"I…..."

Lan Mei's face was deathly pale, and she managed to utter a single word with difficulty.

"Speak..." Han Yi waved his hand lightly, and the giant sword moved, creating a gap.

"I...we three are willing to surrender!" Lan Mei blurted out in a rapid-fire manner.

"Oh...didn't you just say that you had a good relationship with the Five Tigers..." Han Yi slightly restrained his aura and looked at the three of them with interest.

"Huff... huff..."

Lan Mei and the other two then gasped for breath, as if they had been rescued from drowning.

"Your Excellency has misheard me." Lan Mei spoke first, smiling wryly. "Although the Five Tigers and we are all under Commander Kou's command, they are his direct subordinates, while we are just generals. Even if we are related, we are just nodding acquaintances."

"Your Excellency is unaware of the truth," Lechang Town also changed its tune.

"The Five Tigers are usually domineering and rely on their status as the direct subordinates to act arrogantly and take credit for others' work. Everyone is angry but dares not speak out. But Commander Kou doesn't care... We are helpless."

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Lan reacted and echoed the sentiment.

The three of them, one after the other, almost described the Five Tigers as the most evil and treacherous people in the world.

Especially in Lechang Town.

The fawning smile on his face at this moment was completely different from when he was persuading Qu Huan to be righteous and invigorated.

It's not fair to say they were afraid of death.

The three of them were originally independent martial artists who had achieved success in their cultivation. They later joined the government army for the benefits and treatment they received.

Ultimately, the three of them and their identities are different from those of the Five Tigers, who are the true direct descendants of the Imperial Guard.

The Five Tigers of the Imperial Guard were each in charge of several units, leading soldiers to the front lines and wielding real power.

The three of them were merely ordinary officers who had risen through the ranks due to their extensive experience and years of combat. They served under Kou Hu, offering advice and strategies, but had no real command authority.

Although the job level is higher than that of the Five Tigers, its status is far inferior.

This explains why, even though both Kou Hu and his faction defected to Kou Lie after Kou Hu's downfall, they received different treatment.

Qu Huan indulged in drinking all day long and did nothing, yet he still gained Kou Lie's deep trust and respect, and was entrusted with important responsibilities.

The three of them had to lower their status, relinquish their official positions, and serve only as housekeepers and guards.

Retainers, or to put it more politely, advisors.

To put it bluntly, he's a gatekeeper.

Mingming's hard work and achievements were no less than those of the Five Tigers, and perhaps even more.

The results were drastically different.

Anyone in that situation would have their own thoughts.

The three men from Lechang Town had previously discussed leaving the government army and seeking their own way out.

Now is a good opportunity to surrender to Han Yi.

Seeing the thoughtful look on Han Yi's face, his expression seemed to soften somewhat.

Lechang Town pressed his advantage: "Sir, I heard that Jingtian Manor has now been renamed the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, and you also intend to revive the sect. Is this true?"

"Not bad." Han Yi nodded.

He wasn't surprised that Lechang Town knew about this.

The fact that they changed their name to the Myriad Beasts Sect and reappeared in the world was always out in the open.

Even if the other party is not the best, they are still a veteran who has been in the government army for many years, and it is normal for them to have a few friends in contact with them.

“Speaking of which, the three of us have fought in the government army for more than ten years. Although we haven’t achieved anything great, we still have a few close friends,” Lechang Town suggested. “Don’t be afraid to laugh at us, sir. If the three of us swallow our pride and pay a visit, I believe it can be of some help in promoting the return of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Lan and Lan Mei also offered their help in refining the plan.

To outsiders, their actions might seem ungrateful and inhumane.

Han Yi had just killed the last of the Five Tigers, completely severing Kou Hu's direct line of succession.

But in reality, the three of them felt at ease and didn't care at all.

After all, they were martial artists from the beginning, and they valued the master-disciple tradition.

Joining the government army was merely a means to obtain better resources and increase strength more quickly; loyalty was irrelevant.

In other words, the government troops were their workplace, and Kou Hu was merely their boss.

Now that Han Yi has arrived, it's like having a new boss, so it's not a big deal.

It is true that Kou Hu is dead.

But his death had nothing to do with Han Yi.

Furthermore, Han Yi did indeed kill many of the government troops and repeatedly thwarted Kou Hu's plans.

But there's a reason for this.

Kou Hu caused the Jingtian Manor to split, resulting in the deaths of many more members of the Jingtian Manor.

This is a struggle between two forces, and has nothing to do with personal feelings.

In their view, it was perfectly normal for conflicts to arise between different factions due to their shared interests, with them sometimes fighting and sometimes making up.

Just like the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect today, it is very likely that it will reappear in the world because of Kou Hu's death and cooperate with the government army.

It is even highly likely that by then, Han Yi will also hold a high position, occupy a place in the government army, and have his own voice.

Not to mention, Han Yi now holds the power of life and death over the three of them, so taking the initiative to show goodwill and surrender is a wise choice.

"My lord, if you still don't believe me, I can give you my family's heirloom weapon." Lan Mei was getting a little anxious.

It's true that the three of them were advising others and devising a detailed plan.

But Han Yi hasn't agreed to let them go yet!