Godslayer: Aizen Template, I will stand in the heavens!

"The Ghost King's blood was found in the sewers, but we don't know which of the two paths it went down?"

"Yes, one of the sewers leads to the city center, and the other leads to the old town, which is near where you are right now."

"Shall we split into two teams and guard them now?"

"Yes, Captain and I will stay here in the city center. Hongying is leading her men towards you. If you find Ghost Face King, do not engage him in direct combat. Preserving your life is the priority!"

"..."

"Old Zhao! Don't get emotional! You know why! This is the best choice!"

"receive."

Zhao Kongcheng hung up the radio, picked up the black box, got out of the car, and ran towards the residential building he had just come from, breaking through the layers of rain and splashing water under his feet!

Zhao Kongcheng went to inform Lin Qiye's family to evacuate. He remembered how he had just tried to act cool in front of Lin Qiye, saying that he was in charge of protecting the world—such an embarrassing line—and now he had to tell them to evacuate...

That's so embarrassing!

Just as Zhao Kongcheng was thinking about how to save face, he smelled an extremely disgusting odor! His pupils contracted sharply, and he stopped in his tracks.

After looking around, Zhao Kongcheng determined that the stench was coming from a manhole cover not far away.

"Report, Watcher Zhao Kongcheng has discovered traces of the Ghost-Faced King in the old residential area..."

As Zhao Kongcheng spoke, he opened the black box in his hand, revealing three notice boards inside. He quickly put down one notice board, then grabbed the other two and ran off to the other side.

"Roger that! The Night Watchmen are all moving towards the old residential area! Old Zhao, set up the [No-Rule Airspace] and then leave! Under no circumstances should we engage the Ghost-Faced King in direct combat!"

Zhao Kongcheng has set up another notice board, and there is only one left to set up.

"The 'No-Rules Void' can't contain the Ghost-Faced King, Xiangnan, you know that very well."

"This is an order! There aren't many people in the old residential area. Hongying and the others will be here in 10 minutes. In 10 minutes, Ghost Face King won't cause much damage! Do you hear me! Old Zhao, Old Zhao!"

boom--!

Just as Zhao Kongcheng finished setting up the last notice board, a manhole cover not far away flew high into the air like a cannonball, and a monster about three meters tall crawled out of the manhole!

Zhao Kongcheng bit his fingertip and drew a line of blood on the notice board.

"Xiangnan, do you still remember the oath we took when we joined the team?" Zhao Kongcheng looked at the monster in front of him, then turned back to look at the old residential building.

"If the darkest night ever comes, I will stand before millions... But this time, I don't have millions behind me, but! I have that child's entire world!"

"Forbidden Ruins... [Boundless Void]!"

Zhao Kongcheng opened the forbidden area and looked at the Ghost-Faced King in front of him with a worried expression. He subconsciously took out a cigarette, pressed the lighter a few times, but the flame was extinguished by the heavy rain just as it started to ignite.

What bad luck today!

Suddenly, a finger flaming with flames was stretched out in front of Zhao Kongcheng, and the flames remained unmoved despite the torrential rain.

"Li... Li Lian!" Zhao Kongcheng was startled, and the cigarette in his mouth fell out.

"What are you doing here! Wait, how did you get in? Run! You can't handle the Ghost-Faced King!"

"Enough with the nonsense! Are you going to light a cigarette or not? I'm on a mission to find the Ghost-Faced King around here!"

Li Lian pursed his lips, pointed to his earpiece with his left hand to indicate that he had overheard his conversation with Wu Xiangnan, and waved the flame in his right hand, saying:

"I'm a Night's Watchman too, even if it's temporary, but you still made me a bowl of fried rice! I couldn't just stand by and watch you die alone!"

Zhao Kongcheng ran incredibly fast, and the speed at which he unfolded the forbidden area was too great. If he hadn't used [Instant Step], he really wouldn't have been able to get in!

Seeing that he was about to be locked out of the dungeon by the game GM, Li Lian couldn't help but be anxious. As for the spiritual power consumed, he could just consider it as the stamina consumed when entering the dungeon.

He could see the boss even outside the dungeon! It was even low on health!

The experience points were beckoning him, and the opportunity to become stronger was right in front of him. How could he let it go so easily!

Like the previous masked men, the Ghost King looks terrifying and has a disgusting stench, but the experience he provides is surprisingly delicious!

To gain more experience points, I must participate in this battle from beginning to end!

"You brat! I'm so unlucky to have met you!" Zhao Kongcheng was somewhat moved. Although he had only known Li Lian for less than three days, he could tell that this kid was loyal and righteous, and a good guy!

Zhao Kongcheng had heard Hongying and Wu Xiangnan's evaluation of Li Lian and actually acknowledged Li Lian's strength. However, he felt that such a promising young man should not die here.

After all, Li Lian was just a newcomer in the Zhan Realm, and Ghost Face King was not someone he could deal with!

It seems that in addition to protecting that child's entire world, I now have to protect another person as well.

"You damn well better not hold me back! Take care of yourself. Your knife is countered by the rain. I won't allow you to fight the Ghost-Faced King head-on until I'm down!"

Li Lian chuckled without saying a word, and his Zanpakuto instantly appeared in his right palm. When the rain fell on the gleaming blade, it quickly evaporated without leaving a trace.

The three-meter-tall Ghost King stood in the pouring rain. Under the dim yellow light of the streetlights, rainwater streamed down its pale, ghostly face. Its twisted body was covered with knife marks, and its eyes were fixed on the two people in front of it, ready to attack at any moment!

"Kid, I'll show you what a real Night's Watchman is like!"

With a clang, a pale blue straight sword was drawn, and Zhao Kongcheng stood in front of Li Lian, holding the sword in one hand.

Suddenly, Ghost Face King and Zhao Kongcheng moved at the same time and launched an attack on each other!

Zhao Kongcheng lowered his center of gravity, concealing his gleaming straight sword in the shadows of his body, transforming it into a black arrow as he charged towards the Ghost-Faced King.

The Ghost-Faced Queen pushed off the ground, her wounds still bleeding profusely, and leaped into the air, locking onto Zhao Kongcheng's position. Her sharp claws, like a white streak, stabbed straight towards Zhao Kongcheng's neck!

At the same time that Zhao Kongcheng and Ghost Face King acted, Li Lian also made his move!

"Shunpo!"

Li Lian vanished from his spot in an instant, appearing behind the Oni-Faced King with a whoosh. He gripped his Zanpakuto tightly with both hands and, with all his might, slashed at the Oni-Faced King's left leg!

Li Lian was too fast, and the timing of his attack was perfect. He struck the Ghost King's left ankle the instant it jumped.

The Zanpakuto severed Oni-Masked King's Achilles tendon, but no blood flowed out, leaving only a charred wound!

As a result, the Ghost King's two feet exerted force inconsistently, making his leaping motion somewhat awkward, and his claw attacks went completely astray!

Seeing that Li Lian had made a great contribution with a single strike, Zhao Kongcheng certainly wouldn't let go of this excellent opportunity!

With a sliding tackle, Zhao Kongcheng passed directly beneath the airborne Ghost Face King, his straight blade hidden in the shadows striking upwards!

The pale blue blade reflected the light from the streetlights, slicing through the Ghost King's chest and abdomen like a bolt of lightning, leaving a wound nearly half a meter long!

“吼吼吼——！”

Ghost King crashed heavily onto the road, letting out an angry howl. He slapped the ground a few times with his hands before getting up to support himself.

This time, the Demon King no longer stands on his feet, but lies prone with his hands and right leg on the ground, like a wounded wild beast!

The cut Li Lian made to its left ankle was too deep; the area around the wound felt like it was being burned, and it would experience severe pain when it tried to stand on its left leg.

"I underestimated you! Li Lian, your strike was quite reminiscent of my own back in the day!"

"Have some shame, Lao Zhao!"

The two exchanged a glance and burst into laughter! Zhao Kongcheng wiped the rain from his face and said loudly:

"Today, none of us will die!"