A large number of soldiers rushed in from the surrounding area, while nearby archers unleashed a barrage of arrows. Qin Yu found himself surrounded, and the situation grew increasingly perilous.
"Clang!"
With a crisp sound, Qin Yu's ghost knife repelled one attacker, but Murongde's rapier swiftly slashed his back, tearing his shirt and revealing his well-toned muscles.
Fortunately, the attack caused him no harm.
Relying on his impeccable magical powers and the brute force of King Kong, as well as his family's martial arts, Qin Yu managed to hold his ground for the time being. However, the four opponents fought in perfect coordination, and more soldiers were converging on his position. Continuing the fight would undoubtedly lead to his defeat.
Murongde snorted coldly, "Qin Yu, I don't know where you learned the Diamond-Covered Iron Cloth Shirt, but you defiled the princess. If I don't kill you today, I won't be human!"
Qin Yu slashed open a bald master with his knife and laughed, "Oh, so you're interested in that woman?"
"That's right, you could hear the commotion during the palace incident, but you didn't raise a word to stop it. It seems you were one of the participants as well!"
Murongde's eyes turned cold as he spoke, "I don't know why the princess did what she did, but ever since I first saw her, I vowed to protect her forever!"
"I will support her no matter what!"
"Qin Yu, you committed a beastly act against my esteemed princess, and I want to tear you apart!"
[Ding, you have defiled the goddess in Murongde's heart, a master of noble origins, and have been rewarded with +200 villain points.]
"Hmm?"
Qin Yu was momentarily stunned upon hearing the system prompt. He had only earned 100 villain points for defiling the princess earlier. It was the additional 200 points from Murongde that had a significant impact on the battlefield. It was clear what that meant—he had a bonus against those of noble character.
Qin Yu looked up at the sky and laughed, "I never imagined a sycophant like you possessed such talent!"
"Flatterers must die!"
With those words, he swung his Guitou Knife!
However, as his powerful strike was about to land, Murongde's figure moved like a ghost, evading the attack and coldly remarking, "You're nothing but an empty and brutal fool. Your time is up today!"
The sound of wind breaking behind his head alerted Qin Yu to the rapier aimed at his temple—the weakness of King Kong's magical powers.
But just as the rapier was about to pierce his temple, Qin Yu's swift reflexes and powerful physique saved him. He tilted his head to avoid the deadly blow.
Simultaneously, the other three attackers struck him, and under the tremendous force, he staggered back three steps, sustaining minor injuries.
The four opponents closed in on Qin Yu, and Murongde sneered, "Yes, your reflexes and fighting talent have surprised me."
"If your realm were on par with mine, I would admit that even the four of us combined wouldn't be your match."
"Unfortunately, you're only at the fourth stage of the body forging stage. Today, death awaits you!"
"Hahaha, hahahaha!"
Unfazed by their encirclement, Qin Yu laughed as if he had heard a joke.
"You want to kill me? The royal family wants to kill me? The entire nation wants to kill me? I, Qin Yu, have always followed the law, but I never expected it to end like this!"
"Slaughtering and setting fire to the golden belt, repairing bridges and roads without a trace. Today, I will stand tall and fight!"
After uttering those words, he said solemnly in his mind, "System, use all my villain points to upgrade the Gale Sword Technique!"
[Ding, the host has 1100 villain points. Each upgrade of the Gale Sword Technique requires 100 villain points. Is the host certain about upgrading this skill to the eleventh level?]
In the eternal world, reaching the twelfth level signifies perfection, and upgrading a skill to that level is incredibly challenging, almost reaching hellish difficulty. The eleventh level has essentially become the pinnacle.
Yet, at this moment, Qin Yu didn't hesitate. He chose to upgrade the Gale Sword Technique, his deadly martial art.
"Affirmative!"
Following his command, a myriad of information flooded his mind, accompanied by a warm surge within his body. At that moment, his mastery of the sword technique seemed complete!
"With a smile to the heavens, I traverse the world with my sword, saving and slaying as I please!"
Qin Yu laughed heartily and charged towards the nearest bald master like a gust of wind.
"Seeking death!"
The burly bald man roared, his machete ready to block the attack. However, before he could react, he felt a chilling sensation on his neck. The next moment, he witnessed his own head flying off, leaving his headless body to collapse to the ground.
"What a swift blade..."
This was his final thought before death.
He was one of the top ten masters of Ouchi!
Witnessing this scene, everyone's scalps tingled with fear. Murongde and the other masters instinctively retreated. Those in the distance let out horrified screams. Meanwhile, Zhou Wanqing, who had found temporary refuge, was astonished as she gazed at Qin Yu in disbelief.
Could this man, who effortlessly killed a fifth-stage Body Forging Realm master, really be the same Qin Yu she knew?
Wasn't he merely at the fifth stage of body forging? When did he possess such power?
If only she had known, she would never have agreed to marry him!
Regret welled up within Zhou Wanqing as panic laced her trembling voice, "Go, leave immediately. The farther you are from here, the safer you'll be!"
"Go!"
"Yes!"
The guards swiftly protected the princess and evacuated, while Qin Yu, having just killed someone on the battlefield, bellowed, "Charge to your death!"
The Gale Knife was renowned for its speed and ruthlessness. As Qin Yu pushed it to its limits, he became akin to a tiger amidst a flock of sheep. The soldiers rushing towards him were mowed down like wheat, their blood splattering and limbs flying. The entire field resembled a realm of Shura or a hellish purgatory.
[Ding, the host's actions in the field have earned +200 villain points.]
"Qin Yu! I'll kill you, you beast!"
Seeing Qin Yu's invincibility, Murongde seethed with anger.
He had always looked down on Qin Yu, believing him to be a pampered fiancé who relied on his family's status to become a prince. He considered him unworthy of the goddess he adored.
But now, Qin Yu was like a god descended to earth, his words sharp and fierce, and no one could stand against him. It was difficult for Murongde to accept.
"Qin Yu, you're just a useless parasite, unworthy of a princess!"
"Never worthy!"
The more Murongde thought about it, the angrier he became. He roared and charged at Qin Yu, intent on killing him.
"Oh? You dare to come and die?"
Qin Yu sneered as his ghost knife whizzed through the air, striking out with a series of slashes. The continuous sound of clashes echoed, and Murongde was immediately overwhelmed.
Suddenly, a cold glint flashed in front of him. Murongde felt a chill in his chest, and an expression of disbelief washed over his face.
Looking down, he saw half of the ghost knife embedded in his chest.
Qin Yu's indifferent voice sounded in his ear, "Murongde, you were mistaken."
"That woman is unworthy of me, and she's unworthy of you."
"Go on your way."
After those words, Murongde felt an intense pain in his chest. Coughing up blood, he lowered his head and smiled wryly. "Perhaps you're right. She isn't worthy of either of us."
"But..." His voice trailed off. "She will always be the goddess in my heart."
With that, darkness enveloped his vision, and he collapsed to the ground, ending his life as a devoted servant.