High-level martial arts: Starting with a heart of steel, stats crush everything.

"But you're already seriously injured..."

Just as Chen Yi was about to stop Joseph, she saw his determined eyes.

"I will not allow women, children, the elderly, and the weak to die before me."

Joseph took a deep breath and held it between his chest and abdomen.

This is one of the secrets of their Lionheart family: as long as this breath of blood is not broken, the blood and qi will continue to flow!

But the price to pay is that you have to stay in bed for more than half a month after using it...

"I am a knight who inherited the blood of the Lionheart."

"A true great knight who has passed the test of all virtues."

"I have sworn to be a sword in the hands of the weak and a shield in the hands of the old and young, and I will never back down."

"Not to mention you're the family of my first friend!"

"Lionheart Slash!"

Joseph's golden blood surged, his eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and tears of blood gushed from the corners of his eyes!

The golden slash illuminated the night sky and also attracted the attention of the fourth-rank martial artists of the Martial Arts Bureau.

One Lionheart Slash after another was unleashed; this was the only "martial art" Joseph knew.

His path was to hone a martial art to its pinnacle.

Joseph's Lionheart Slash was incredibly powerful, leaving behind jagged, deep trenches in the wide street.

However, this level of slash could not harm the warrior in front of him at all. He was the eleventh-level warrior who wanted to inherit the archbishop's remains!

"I never expected that after killing those two sentries, Chen Mo would still have such a powerful henchman by his side."

The level 11 martial artist knocked Joseph back with a single punch, leaving a white scar on his fist.

Indeed, Joseph couldn't even break through his oily skin.

"What I enjoy most is tormenting geniuses like you."

The eleventh-level martial artist's expression turned extremely crazed as he drew two short spears from behind him.

"I'll turn you into a meat skewer, and those guys behind you won't escape either."

"Are they Chen Mo's family?"

"Don't worry, Chen Mo won't die anytime soon. I'll make him watch his family struggle and die in agony!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Joseph's golden blood energy became even more violent, his meridians developed cracks, and his blood vessels ruptured completely.

In an instant, Joseph used both Steel Marrow Penetration and Burning Heart Blood simultaneously, causing his strength to surge once again.

Well, even if he survives, he'll be bedridden for half a year...

"I swear by the honor of my Lionheart bloodline, I will protect you until the very last moment!"

After speaking, Joseph once again transformed into a golden afterimage and rushed forward, engaging in fierce combat with the crazed level eleven martial artist.

Chen Yi gritted his teeth, wanting to pick up the S-grade alloy battle axe and join the battle.

But the warrior Joseph was facing was level eleven, and Joseph was only holding on by relying on the powerful defense of the Lionheart Armor.

If this trend continues, Joseph will...

But her presence here would only cause trouble; Joseph was holding back to prevent the level 11 martial artist from breaking through to his back.

"Walk!"

Chen Yi hardened her heart. All she could do now was protect her parents and then find a way to save Joseph.

But... what about Chen Mo?

How is he now? Will something happen to him?

...

Meanwhile, in the suburbs of Taizhou City.

Chen Mo remained trapped in the crystal cage, unaware that Joseph and Yang Zuo were already in danger.

The archbishop didn't say anything. He understood that Chen Mo's current state wouldn't last long. He only needed to stall until Chen Mo's secret technique ended, and then he could do whatever he wanted.

Moreover... he wanted Chen Mo to watch his beloved family members die in front of him.

The two remained locked in a stalemate, with Chen Mo's ascension buff having three minutes remaining.

Suddenly, Chen Mo's pants, which were only half-empty, made a sound.

"Holy crap, it's not even totaled?"

Chen Mo took out his phone, glanced at the cracked screen, and couldn't help but marvel at how sturdy the phone was.

"Feed?"

When Chen Mo answered the phone, he was a little curious about who would call him at this time.

"Xiao Mo, how was the New Year's Eve dinner?"

On the other end of the phone, Song Bin smiled broadly, picked up a dumpling, and stuffed it into his mouth.

The military is very busy right now, so he's lucky to have dumplings to eat.

"I'm not doing too well; I've run into a little trouble."

Chen Mo glanced at the crystal cage; it would be better to tell Uncle Song about this.

He can contact the Taizhou City Police Department to help take care of his family.

"Song Bin!?"

Si Ren's distinctive voice rang out; his arm and injuries were inflicted by Song Bin.

"Um!?"

Song Bin immediately stood up. Chen Mo had been captured by the Abyss Cult?

You son of a bitch, Yu Jinling, you're a piece of trash!

boom!

With a crisp crack, Chen Mo's phone was completely destroyed.

He has 112% damage reduction protection, but his poor phone doesn't.

"Hmph, you want to ask that mad dog Song Bin for help?"

"Dream on. It would take at least fifteen minutes to get here from the South Island. You're dead no matter what."

Chen Mo frowned and threw the phone in his hand away.

I wonder if Uncle Song is worried about me, or if he hopes I can do something for him.

"You'll die in two minutes."

Chen Mo glanced at the duration of the Ascension buff; there were still one minute and fifty-eight seconds left.

"Hahaha! Your secret technique is about to wear off, isn't it?"

Si Ren laughed wildly; he seemed to have misunderstood something.

"Don't rush, you'll see a surprise in two minutes."

"A surprise?" Chen Mo was stunned for a moment, then his mind cleared instantly.

Based on the golden slashes within the city, it's highly likely that Joseph encountered an enemy!

Damn it, I was just blinded by anger, and Yang Zuo and Joseph are in danger!

"Get out of the way!"

Chen Mo's fists ignited with the flames of blood and qi, and with a swing of his twin-peaked hammer, the crystal cage shattered instantly.

"Oh? You felt it?"

Si Ren was grinning from ear to ear. He was now extremely curious to see what Chen Mo's expression would be when he saw his cherished friends and family die in front of him.

Chen Mo ignored him. With the 300% enhancement and the activation of the Perfect Steel Blood, his speed reached 1200 kilometers per hour!

This speed was approaching the speed of sound, and sonic booms even appeared around Chen Mo!

"You two better hold on! If my family gets hurt, I'll really mess with you..."

Hang in there!

...

"What, still not giving up?"

The level 10 martial artist pulled the spear from Yang Zuo's chest, and bright red blood, indistinguishable from that of a human, instantly sprayed onto the ground.

Yang Zuo took two steps back and used the steel-blooded spear in his hand to support his body.

All twenty of his clones died, and his original body was also seriously injured.

His heart was pierced, his lungs exploded, his liver and kidneys were shattered into a pulp, half of his intestines dangled out, and half of his bloody severed arm fell to the ground.

If it weren't for the fighting spirit unique to the Celestial Race that he still possessed, he would have fallen and died long ago.

"..."

Yang Zuo didn't speak, but held the gun with one arm, his fierce eyes sending chills down people's spines.

He couldn't retreat; Uncle Chen and the others were behind him. He had to eliminate the enemy in front of him.

Yang Zuo has already sensed Joseph's metal-elemental blood and energy, which means that Joseph is currently fighting an enemy.

He absolutely couldn't let this person surpass him!

"Then I'll grant your wish!"

The level 10 martial artist's face was somewhat grim. Yang Zuo's attack was not entirely ineffective; he also had a large bloody hole in his abdomen.