Misery: There is a pawn shop here

Chapter 184 Change of Owners
The setting sun wept blood, and the Guiliang Military Prefecture was now just ruins. The west wind, carrying smoke from the battle, swept across the dilapidated eaves, casting a chilling light on the scattered weapons on the ground.

But then, demonic energy pressed down from the sky, surging like dark clouds. Yama Hanba, dressed in a black robe, stood with his hands behind his back, while the three gatekeepers behind him were covered in blood. The Ghost Liang Army Mansion, which had been passed down for a long time in the Spring Rain Realm, was now as fragile as a candle in the wind.

Just as Gui Liangtian was no match for Yanmo Hanba and Chou Luo Anchen revealed his form, a poetic chant accompanied by a mysterious and cruel martial art was heard. Yanmo Hanba struck out with his palm and immediately felt the danger in the palm force. Although he used his demonic energy to dissipate it, he knew that the newcomer was no ordinary person.

"The famous swords are all broken; where are the heroes now?"

As the poem began, a figure gracefully floated from behind the ruins, its robes fluttering as if breaking branches. The newcomer's face was covered by a thin veil, and although the exposed eyebrows and eyes were delicate and refined like those of a scholar, the broken wrist of the left hand and the twisted ankle of the right foot clearly indicated a physical disability. Yet, with this strange movement, the figure landed in front of Gui Liang Tianxia, ​​and when the toes touched the ground, not a speck of dust was stirred up.

"When will this prosperity end?" the man continued reciting the poem, his voice tinged with illness yet exuding a cold and proud spirit. His features were thin, yet also slender.

"Thinking of rise and fall, one feels bitter; one house rises while another falls, the world changes like clouds. Success is a lament of heaven and earth; failure is a lament of heaven and earth."

"Who goes there?" Yama, the Drought Demon, narrowed his eyes and immediately brandished his blade, its sharp light pointing directly at the newcomer.

The newcomer's foundation may not be much better than Gui Liangtianxia's, but his martial arts are extraordinary, and the threat he poses is actually greater than that of Gui Liangtianxia.

“Huangfu Xiaochan.” The newcomer turned to the side and responded coldly, showing no fear even towards the arrogant Demon Lord of Another Dimension.

"Huangfu Xiaochan, you've overestimated your strength; you're courting death!" Yama Hanba threatened arrogantly.

"I have long admired the name of the Otherworldly Demon Lord, and today Huangfu Xiaochan shall have the opportunity to learn from him."

"Xiao Chan, be careful." Behind Huangfu Xiao Chan, Gui Liang Tianxia stood up unsteadily, his tone full of worry. On the other side, Yuan Huo Tianhuang had already locked onto Chou Luo An Chen, and Gui Liang Fei Yu and the remaining forces of Gui Liang Bing Fu were also intercepted by Bie Jian Kuang Hua and She Sheng Tong Zi.

"You've chosen your own death, so be it!" Yama Hanba said no more, and his demonic blade slashed down fiercely. In an instant, black waves surged like ten thousand horses galloping, and where the blade's energy passed, three-foot-deep cracks appeared in the ground. The vengeful face formed by demonic energy roared in the wind of the blade, rushing straight at Huangfu Xiaochan's face.

With a move that shook the heavens and earth, Yama Hanba was determined to kill the troublemaker before her, regardless of the person's origins.

Instead of retreating, Huangfu Xiaochan advanced, his mutilated hand suddenly flipping over, his five fingers twisting strangely into a flower shape, which was the starting stance of the Five Mutilated Divine Skill.

With a light tap of his toes, he darted away like a broken goose, his palm striking the blade's energy with a metallic clang. Even the demon lord before him showed no fear.

The Demon Blade Society's crippled martial arts were breathtaking in every move. When two top masters clashed, waves of energy rippled outwards, shaking mountains and overturning seas, creating an astonishing spectacle.

The battle was a life-or-death struggle, with every move fraught with danger. The Five Deadly Divine Skills were formidable, but the demonic body was difficult to destroy. The Yama Drought Demon Blade was unstoppable, yet it could not help but be wary of the terrifying profound energy hidden within the Five Deadly Divine Skills. In this thrilling duel, neither side dared to be careless.

"Your strength is not bad, but it's a pity you interfered in the affairs of the Otherworld. You are destined to die!"

In the blink of an eye, several moves had been exchanged, and the battle had reached a fever pitch. Huangfu Xiaochan also realized that although the Five Crippled Divine Skill made the Demon Lord in front of him wary, it was difficult to exert its full power against the special physique of Yama Hanba. In fact, more often than not, his palm strikes were annihilated by the demonic energy in an instant.

"Five Crippled Divine Skill - Severing the Roots of Divine Meridians!" Seeing that the first move was not enough to achieve any effect, Huangfu Xiaochan opened and closed his hands, and the second move of the Five Crippled Divine Skill was unleashed.

"The fierce swallow returns!" Yama Hanba also shouted, and a surge of unparalleled demonic energy spread out. In an instant, the otherworldly demon lord once again displayed his peerless battle technique.

The palm strike was returned, vanishing into the void. The aftershocks swept back, and the two retreated together. At that moment, another person and a blade flashed out quickly, bypassing the battlefield and heading straight for the precarious Gui Liang Feiyu.

"Hmm?" Shesheng Tongzi swung his halberd to meet the incoming blade, but before the demon could react, he had already flashed behind him to protect Gui Liangfeiyu.

"An extraordinary swordsman." She Sheng Tongzi faced the newcomer. The swordsman's skill was in no way inferior to that of the white-clad swordsman named Yu Ren Fei Jing.

Looking at the stalemate before him, Yama Hanba showed no sign of backing down; instead, he let out bursts of laughter.

"The Land of Bitterness is indeed a place where hidden talents abound. Just the Ghost Liang Military Prefecture alone has managed to lure out so many forces opposing the Otherworldly Demon Realm. Very good." Yama Hanba's gaze swept over the survivors present, finally settling on Ghost Liang Tianxia.

"This is my final word: hand over what I demand, and you may all leave today. Otherwise, you will all be buried here!"

Upon hearing this, Gui Liangtianxia felt extremely resentful. Damn the Otherworldly Demon Realm, that wretched Yama Drought Demon!

Despite a thousand and one things he dared not do, Gui Liang Tianxia was still able to see the situation clearly. The Gui Liang Military Prefecture had suffered heavy losses in this battle, and even if the Otherworldly Demon Realm retreated this time, they would come again tomorrow. He should know that what he saw before him was not the entire force of the Otherworldly Demon Realm. With only a few people from the Cauldron Branch Peak, he was afraid it would be difficult to protect them.

Rather than tarnishing one's reputation and still being constantly at risk of being stolen, it would be better to abandon it... Unfortunately, the strength of Yama Hanba was misjudged, leading to this situation...

"Gui Liang, don't listen to this demon's nonsense!" the swordsman suddenly said. "No matter what, we must not be taken by the Otherworldly Demon Realm."

“Deer King, I understand, but how can this thing be more important than the lives of everyone?” Gui Liang Tianxia said, looking at Yama Hanba, “Yama Hanba, I agree to your conditions, but you must also abide by the agreement.”

"Demons are more trustworthy than humans," Yama Hanba replied coldly.

In Yama's eyes, the Ghost Liang Military Prefecture was nearly defunct, and had even drawn out hidden masters from the martial arts world. If they could reclaim the gold coins in this battle, their mission would be accomplished. As for Ghost Liang Tianxia, ​​the Otherworldly Demon Realm could never be destroyed.

"This..." Huangfu Xiaochan wanted to stop him, but Gui Liangtianxia was faster. He threw out a golden light, which landed in the palm of Yanmo Hanba.

After confirming that everything was correct, Yama Hanba sheathed her sword and waved her hand. The three gatekeepers also abandoned the battle and retreated behind Yama Hanba.

"I'll let you off this time, but next time, cherish your fleeting life, hahahahaha."

(End of this chapter)