Dark Immortal Cultivation

Si Chen is dead.

As evening fell, Zhang Qinggang arrived at the Changfeng Association's residence and was greeted with a shocking revelation.

The gang's prized rooster, which crows at the crack of dawn every day, was found dead in its coop this morning.

He is suspected of being harmed by a villain!

When Zhang Qing arrived, the atmosphere in the hall was very tense, with many gang members coming and going, all with solemn expressions.

Some people even started swearing.

This made Zhang Qing, a nobody who had only recently joined the outer hall of the Changfeng Society, somewhat apprehensive.

Today is his turn to be on duty; he will be patrolling the streets and alleys tonight.

I never expected to run into this situation.

He now has some understanding of the Changfeng Society—mainly due to Ye Fengchun's guidance.

The killing of Si Chen did not cause much harm to the Changfeng Society, but it was extremely humiliating.

This is a blatant provocation!

As for the murderer...

That's hard to say.

There are three gangs in Qing'an Village: Changfeng Gang, Tieshou Gang, and Juyi Alliance.

The Changfeng Society's territory was concentrated in the eastern part of Yingji, the Iron Hand Gang was entrenched in the western part, and the Juyi Alliance was an organization formed by a group of independent cultivators. In terms of both scale and strength, it could not compare with the former two.

As the saying goes, "two tigers cannot share one mountain," the struggle between the Changfeng Society and the Iron Hand Gang has never ceased.

However, since the two forces are evenly matched, if a fight to the death were to take place, the result would inevitably be mutual destruction.

In the end, it all benefited outsiders for nothing.

Therefore, the open and covert struggles between Changfeng and the Iron Hand Gang have always been kept within a certain scope.

Both sides have a tacit understanding on this matter.

As for the Righteous Alliance, it was nothing more than a group of lower-level cultivators banding together for mutual support; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a mob, and it basically remained neutral.

Neither the Changfeng Society nor the Tieshou Gang took the Juyi Alliance seriously.

Putting everything else aside, Gu Changfeng alone, the head of the Changfeng Society, is enough to crush the entire Juyi Alliance.

He's a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining!

Lu Tieshou, the leader of the Iron Hand Gang, also had a cultivation level of the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Now that Si Chen of the Changfeng Society has been murdered, the primary suspect is definitely the Iron Hand Gang.

But who can guarantee that the Iron Hand Gang is the real culprit, or that someone else is deliberately stirring up trouble between the two families?

From this perspective, the Gathering of Righteousness Alliance is also highly suspicious!

Zhang Qing hid in a corner of the outer hall, listening to the gang members discussing among themselves, and managed to glean quite a bit of information.

Firstly, the conflict between the Changfeng Society and the Iron Hand Gang is deepening, and a large-scale conflict cannot be ruled out in the future. The killing of Sichen may also be a test by the latter against the Changfeng Society.

Secondly, the defense of the Changfeng Society's base was clearly flawed.

They actually managed to sneak into their lair, harm Si Chen, and then escape unscathed.

This is a real slap in the face!

It is said that the leader was furious today and reprimanded all the hall masters.

As for more in-depth details, Zhang Qing wouldn't hear them here.

However, Pang Yi, the head of the outer hall, was in a very bad mood and issued a series of orders.

The instructions given to the night patrol team were to remain vigilant and guard against possible enemy attacks!

This is something we must be wary of.

As night fell, Zhang Qing's third patrol team, led by team leader Wei Xiong, left their base and entered the quieter eastern area.

Wei Xiong carried a large sword on his back, his face ashen, and his whole body exuded a murderous aura.

It makes people afraid to get too close.

Zhang Qing walked in the middle of the group, feeling a vague unease.

He calmly grasped a talisman.

We are ready to be activated at any time.

The procession moved silently through the streets and alleys, leaving behind a series of soft footsteps.

The sounds echoed in the camp shrouded in night.

Time passed slowly, and the patrol team encountered no trouble whatsoever, not even a ghost in sight.

This is actually a normal situation.

Because at night, the residents of Yingji would close their doors and stay at home.

Except for a very few unlucky individuals and those who commit evil deeds, no one would dare to run around like that.

Zhang Qing had already accompanied the team on three night patrols, and today was the fourth time, but he had never encountered such a person before.

Including the supernatural.

But tonight, he had a feeling that something was about to happen.

"Stop!"

Just as the group turned a corner and returned to the long street that separated the east and west sections, Wei Xiong suddenly stopped and abruptly raised his right hand.

The eyes of this Qi Refining Level 4 Body Cultivator flashed with a sharp light as he stared intently at the dark area not far away.

Clang!

He suddenly drew his greatsword.

laugh!laugh!laugh!

In that instant, a barrage of sharp arrows pierced the air, their chilling glints catching everyone's eye.

"Enemy attack!"

Just as the exclamations rang out, a vast rain of fire suddenly appeared, instantly illuminating the night sky and streets, engulfing the third patrol team in a devastating onslaught.

"spread!"

Wei Xiong, who was at the forefront, glared and roared. He suddenly leaped up, his greatsword flashing with brilliant light as he bravely met the incoming arrows and rain of fire.

The ferocity of the body cultivator was on full display at this moment!

The remaining team members, reminded by Wei Xiong, quickly dispersed.

Some activated talismans, some made hand seals, and some drew their longswords...

At the same time, a sharp bamboo whistle sounded.

This is a distress signal!

The attackers lurking in the shadows knew very well that once the Changfeng Society received the warning, they would definitely send the main force of the Battle Hall to provide reinforcements.

Perhaps Gu Changfeng, a cultivator in the late stage of Qi Refining, will also appear.

Therefore, the time left for them is very limited.

"kill!"

With a low growl, black figures appeared on both sides of the long street.

Clusters of scorching flames, beams of sharp golden energy, streaks of starlight arcs...

It covered a large area in an instant!

"what!"

A piercing scream suddenly rang out.

Some people unfortunately contracted the virus.

This sudden battle quickly escalated into a fierce struggle!

At this moment, Zhang Qing had already activated the Swiftness Talisman he had been holding, adding the power of speed to himself.

When the enemy launched a fierce attack, he darted forward, hugging the shops along the street.

This was Zhang Qing's first time encountering a group battle.

Although Zhang Qing had little experience, his experience in several life-or-death battles allowed him to remain calm and composed in critical moments.

They made a quick and correct response.

A beam of sharp, metallic energy pierced through the air, almost brushing past Zhang Qing's shoulder before penetrating the shop's door panel.

As Zhang Qing broke out in a cold sweat, he also spotted the enemy.

The thrill of danger taut his nerves to the extreme, and the true energy that was rapidly flowing through his meridians suddenly erupted, instantly transforming into magical power that condensed in his right palm.

Clusters of flames, each the size of a pigeon egg, materialized out of thin air in front of my palm!

The next moment, Zhang Qing suddenly launched an attack on the enemy closest to him.

Ten bursts of flame shot forward in quick succession, their speed no less than that of a crossbow bolt.

It drew a bright trail in the air!

Just as the enemy was about to activate the talisman, he didn't expect Zhang Qing's counterattack to be so fierce and swift. Caught off guard, he instinctively dodged.

However, he was a little too slow, and his right shoulder was hit by a ball of blazing fire compressed with magic.

puff!

Flames exploded, and screams erupted!