Is Ye Xuan really going to meddle in this?
That was the thought on everyone's mind.
Seeing Ye Xuan rush towards the Black Armored Cavalry, the crowd confirmed that he really was going to intervene.
Suicidal!
That was the consensus.
Twin Boundaries City was under Jiang Kingdom's control, but it was practically within Tang Kingdom's sphere of influence. Even someone like Lu Xiaoran wouldn't act recklessly for fear of provoking a larger force of Black Armored Cavalry.
But Ye Xuan had made his move!
Many people were starting to blame Ye Xuan—for stirring up trouble unnecessarily. If this brought down a large force of Black Armored Cavalry, wouldn't it be trouble for everyone?
Elsewhere, Han Xiangmeng shook her head as she looked at Ye Xuan rushing forward, "He never thinks about the consequences of his actions. This will bring endless trouble."
The old man beside her nodded, "Doing such thankless deeds is pointless, and it may even lead to greater calamity."
Han Xiangmeng nodded, looking off into the distance. By now, Ye Xuan had already reached the city gate.
Under countless watchful eyes, the leader of the Black Armored Cavalry, who had been about to leave the city, suddenly turned his head—just in time to see a wooden stool smashing towards him.
His expression changed drastically as he hastily raised his arm to block it.
Bang!
The stool shattered, and the Black Armored Cavalry leader was sent flying.
Ye Xuan grabbed the frightened horse, yanking it to a stop. Then he gently pulled the woman on the horse into his arms, draping his outer robe over her. He pointed towards where Ye Ling and the others stood, "Go over there, it's safe!"
The woman looked at Ye Xuan, saying nothing.
Ye Xuan gently patted her cheek, "Remember, seeking death is something only cowards do. As long as you're alive, anything is possible."
With that, he grabbed half of the broken wooden stool and charged towards the group of cavalrymen.
Ye Xuan's speed increased as he approached the cavalry. The leader, now on foot, roared in fury, "Kill him! Kill him!"
Ye Xuan and the cavalry drew closer. When he was just a few meters away, he leaped into the air, swinging half of the stool down on the nearest soldier's head.
Bang!
The soldier was sent flying, and Ye Xuan didn't stop. He hurled the sharp piece of wood at another cavalryman.
Slash!
The second cavalryman's throat was pierced through, killing him instantly.
By now, several other cavalrymen had reached Ye Xuan. He gritted his teeth and charged at them—without drawing his sword.
Under countless watchful eyes, Ye Xuan weaved through the cavalry. Within moments, all of them had fallen, killed on the spot. In just a few moments, only the leader of the Black Armored Cavalry remained.
These soldiers were all seasoned fighters, but Ye Xuan was no less experienced. He had fought more battles than they could imagine, and most of the cavalry were only in the lower fifth tier of the Vital Energy Realm. Against someone like Ye Xuan, they were no match!
Ye Xuan set his eyes on the cavalry leader. The man's face was pale with fear, but before he could flee, Ye Xuan closed in like the wind.
Seeing Ye Xuan approaching, the cavalry leader knew he couldn't escape. In desperation, he turned, spear in hand, thrusting it at Ye Xuan.
Qi Transformation Realm!
Ye Xuan didn't dodge, allowing the spear to strike his chest.
Bang!
He was pushed back half a step, but the spear didn't pierce his body.
Golden Body Realm!
His physical body was much stronger than the average person's.
The cavalry leader's face turned pale. He tried to pull his spear back, but Ye Xuan stepped in, raising a whip-like leg that smashed into his head.
Bang!
The leader was sent crashing into a nearby wall.
The leader tried to struggle to his feet, but Ye Xuan stepped on his chest. He looked at Ye Xuan with hatred, "You're dead! You're dead!"
Ye Xuan was about to strike when a voice spoke beside him, "Let me kill him, can I?"
Ye Xuan turned in surprise. It was the woman he had saved.
She looked about eighteen or nineteen, with a delicate appearance and a slender figure, though her expression was cold.
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then nodded, pulling the cavalry leader's sword from his belt and handing it to her. She glanced at Ye Xuan, took the sword, and was about to strike when a voice called out, "Stop!"
Ye Xuan looked over to see a rotund man leading a group of soldiers towards them.
These were not Tang soldiers; they were Jiang soldiers—specifically, soldiers from Twin Boundaries City!
The rotund man was the city lord.
The city lord and his men stormed over, his face red with fury, "Who gave you permission to act?"
Ye Xuan frowned.
The city lord turned his angry gaze to the woman, "Take her away."
One of the soldiers moved towards the woman. Instinctively, she retreated behind Ye Xuan, but the soldier didn't stop. Ye Xuan raised his hand and slapped the soldier.
Slap!
The soldier was sent flying.
The city lord was momentarily stunned, then shouted, "Are you rebelling?"
Ye Xuan clenched his fist, "These Tang soldiers come into the city to plunder and violate, and you do nothing. Now, when I kill them, you intervene. What, are you from Tang Kingdom?"
The city lord shouted, "Do you know the consequences of killing them? The Black Armored Cavalry's camp is not far from the city gates. By killing them, you're giving them an excuse to attack Twin Boundaries City, endangering countless lives. Do you understand?"
Ye Xuan sneered, "You're just afraid you'll die."
The city lord's face twisted in anger, "Enough nonsense! This is Twin Boundaries City, and I'm in charge. You—"
Ye Xuan ignored him, turning instead to the woman, "Go kill him!"
She glanced at Ye Xuan, then walked over to the cavalry leader on the ground.
Seeing this, the city lord's face changed, "Seize them both!"
At that moment, Ye Xuan grabbed the city lord by the throat, and the soldiers froze, not daring to move.
Ye Xuan stared at the city lord, "I despise cowards like you who are strong against your own people but weak against outsiders. Say one more word, and I'll take your head!"
"You!"
The city lord looked at Ye Xuan, his eyes filled with fear, and he didn't dare say another word.
"Ah!"
A scream rang out from beside them.
Everyone turned to see the woman, both hands on the sword, thrusting it into the cavalry leader's throat. Her face was covered in blood.
After killing the leader, she let go of the sword and collapsed against the wall, her eyes vacant.
"You've caused a disaster!" the city lord shouted, trembling as he pointed at Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan ignored him, walking over to the woman. He silently placed ten gold coins in her hand, "Live well."
With that, he turned and walked away.
The woman stared blankly at his back.
Suddenly, the sound of galloping hooves came from outside the city—this time, not just a few, but countless.
Everyone in the city turned pale.
Including Lu Xiaoran and the others.
The city lord glanced towards the city gate, his face turning ashen, "It's over, it's over—the Black Armored Cavalry, they're coming..."
He pointed at Ye Xuan, "It's all your fault! You've doomed this entire city—it's you!"
Around them, many townsfolk looked at Ye Xuan with hatred, blaming him for bringing this disaster upon them.
At that moment, the mysterious woman's voice echoed in Ye Xuan's mind, "You've acted righteously, yet this is how they treat you. How does that feel?"
Ye Xuan replied calmly, "I do what I do to stay true to my heart, not for others to see. How they view it is their business."
The mysterious woman fell silent.
Ye Xuan walked slowly towards the city gate, when Ye Ling suddenly called out, "Brother!"
Ye Xuan paused, turning to look at her. He smiled, "It's okay. Order a bowl of noodles for me—I'll be right back."
With that, he turned and walked towards the gate.
Behind him, tears welled in Ye Ling's eyes.
Ye Xuan reached the gate and stopped. When he turned, he saw the woman following closely behind, saying nothing.
At that moment, the city gate slammed shut.
In front of the gate, a man and a woman faced thousands of Black Armored Cavalry charging at them. The sheer momentum of their charge made even Ye Xuan pause.
He knew he couldn't win.
Truly, he couldn't win.
Even An Lanxiu in the Soaring Realm wouldn't be able to withstand the charge of thousands of cavalry!
But even if he couldn't win, he would fight!
Ye Xuan didn't even know why he wanted to fight—he just did.
"My name is Ah Yu!" the woman said suddenly from behind him.
Ye Xuan nodded, "I'm Ye Xuan."
Ah Yu looked at him, "Ye Xuan... I'll remember that, this life, and the next. I won't forget."
Ye Xuan didn't hear her, as he was already walking towards the cavalry. Staring at them, he grew entranced.
He didn't notice that the Lingxiao Sword within him was trembling.
Afraid of death?
Ye Xuan was afraid of death too. But there were times and things that had to be done—even if it meant dying.
He didn't understand much about the grand matters of the nation, but he knew one thing: he was from Jiang Kingdom.
His country had many flaws, but it was still his country. He was a citizen of Jiang Kingdom, and no matter its shortcomings, no outsider had the right to insult it!
Fight!
This time, he fought not for his sister, nor for himself!
Ye Xuan's pace quickened. Staring at the oncoming cavalry, his eyes held no fear—only boundless battle intent!
"Haha..."
Suddenly, Ye Xuan burst into laughter, "Come on!"
As his laughter faded, his body trembled slightly. The next moment, an invisible force rippled out from within him.
"What the heck!"
Inside the Boundary Prison Tower, the mysterious woman's voice rang out in shock, "Battle intent? What is this nonsense? A sword cultivator gaining battle intent instead of sword intent—did I teach a fake sword cultivator?"
Battle intent!
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