War God Long Ao

At that moment, Long Ao's mindset underwent another change.

He knew that to survive in this dog-eat-dog world rife with conspiracies, while strength was crucial, adaptability was just as important.

Because of this, an undercurrent of Slaughter and cold severity unknowingly took root in Long Ao's character.

Seemingly impressed, Kuang Ao spoke with a detached air. "I've heard your story. I must say, you're quite a special case. I'm surprised—why couldn't you achieve an Endless Cycle of Inner Strength ten years ago?"

"I don't know either."

"The matter is indeed peculiar. However, I greatly admire your persistence and refusal to give up. Not everyone could be like you."

Long Ao just smiled and said nothing.

「Nebula City.」

Nebula City was home to five great powers: the Nebula Royal Family, the Fifth Level Long Family, the Miao Family, the Cheng Family, and the Nangong Family. The Four Great Clans were locked in a stalemate, scheming both openly and in secret, each wanting to destroy the others.

The Nebula Royal Family took advantage of this, playing the Four Great Clans against one another to reap the benefits and solidify the Royal Family's own position.

「On Nebula City's most luxurious street.」

"In all my years, I've never seen such a beauty. Excellent, just excellent. Very good, very good indeed."

The Miao Family's Young Master, Miao Demon, had an androgynous face and a superb figure, making him the spitting image of a Human-Demon. At this moment, Miao Demon was incredibly excited.

Miao Demon's talent and potential were quite good; he had reached the Hundred Scattered Heaven Realm at a young age. However, he was naturally lecherous and lost all self-control at the sight of a beautiful woman. As a spoiled scion with considerable personal strength, Miao Demon had been lawless and utterly debauched since he was a child.

The Wang Yuyin of this moment was no longer the overweight woman she once was. Now graceful and elegant, her beauty could topple nations. How could Miao Demon not be captivated? He found himself staring at her relentlessly.

"Get lost."

Wang Yuyin was the infamous Tyrant Girl of Red Fire Town. As an Inner Strength Tenth Heaven Martial Artist, she exuded an aggressive and overbearing aura.

"Oho? I love a fiery beauty. Come on, trade a few blows with me. I want to see just how skilled you are."

With a shameless look, Miao Demon lunged at Yuyin, his hands shooting out. The surrounding crowd seemed accustomed to such sights. Besides, Miao Demon had the entire Miao Family behind him; their power and resources were plain to see.

"You're courting death."

Given Wang Yuyin's personality, there was no way she would stand by and let him harass her. With a furious roar, she formed a palm with one hand and viciously chopped forward.

"Inner Strength Tenth Heaven?"

He was surprised, but this only made Miao Demon more interested. He let out a manic cackle as a powerful Innate Momentum crashed down on her.

Wang Yuyin was, after all, only a Postnatal Martial Artist. How could she possibly withstand an Innate Momentum? She felt as if she were bound in place. Her expression changed to one of sheer shock as she practically screamed, "You're an Innate Martial Artist?"

"It's your honor to be desired by an Innate Martial Artist."

"I'd rather die than be humiliated by you!" 'Wang Yuyin knew with absolute clarity that at her current level, she was no match for him. If she were captured, there would be only one outcome: she would be violated by this Human-Demon.'

She would bite her tongue and end her own life.

Staring coldly at the Human-Demon who had her restrained, Wang Yuyin prepared to bite her tongue and end her life. Just then, a terrifying pressure descended from the heavens.

"You damn Human-Demon, let go of my wife!"

A terrifying One-Line Heaven Momentum, like a ten-ton boulder, slammed directly onto Miao Demon. Whether because he was caught off guard or because his body was weak, the pressure forced him to his knees with an audible CRACK.

"Young Master!"

"Who the fuck are you? You dare mess with our Young Master?"

Long Ao, who had descended from the sky, wore an expression that was terrifyingly grim. Killing Intent surged from him. Without giving the Miao Family servants a chance to continue their shouting, he unleashed his oppressive aura. SNAP! SNAP! Several of the servants were instantly killed.

"You killed my servants?"

Miao Demon didn't dare move a muscle, remaining obediently on his knees. He could clearly sense that his opponent was a One-Line Heaven Martial Artist. In the eyes of a One-Line Heaven expert, a Hundred Scattered Heaven practitioner was like a child before an adult—utterly insignificant.

"You dared to humiliate my wife. Die."

Gazing at her beloved who had descended from the sky, Wang Yuyin's eyes filled with happiness. But just as Long Ao was about to kill Miao Demon, Kuang Ao suddenly stopped him. He shook his head and said, "Miao Family."

Miao Family. Two simple words, but the meaning they carried was perfectly clear.

As one of the five behemoths of Nebula City, the Miao Family's power and resources were undeniable. But would Long Ao really let someone who tried to humiliate his woman go free?

"Kid, I'm the Young Master of the Miao Family! If you dare to kill me, the Miao Family will never let you go!"

Staring at the young man before him who was radiating Killing Intent, Miao Demon roared in terror, "You can't kill me! Otherwise, no matter who you are, my Miao Family will hunt you down!"

Long Ao snorted coldly. Of course, he had no sympathy for this kind of spoiled brat.

"You may be spared death, but you won't escape punishment." As Miao Demon watched in horror, Long Ao moved. CRACK! CRACK! Gasps erupted from the crowd as, in full public view, Long Ao severed both of Miao Demon's arms and his tongue with a single chop of his hand.

"Nngh! Nngh!"

Staring coldly at the babbling Human-Demon who could no longer speak, Long Ao said in an ice-cold voice, "Don't think you can do whatever you want just because you have the Miao Family backing you. Today is just a small punishment to teach you a lesson. If I ever see you again, I will kill you without fail."

Without any regard for the consequences, Long Ao took Wang Yuyin's hand, and the three of them quickly departed. Even now, the surrounding crowd hadn't fully processed what happened. The notoriously lawless scion of the Miao Family had his tongue cut out and his arms severed? 'Is that even possible?'

「Inside a tavern.」

"Yuyin, why did you come to Nebula City?"

Her face was etched with worry. She now knew the Human-Demon's identity: he was the young master of the Miao Family, one of Nebula City's five great powers. Setting aside Miao Demon's own strength, the power and influence of the Miao Family alone were far beyond what they could handle.

"I was worried about you, so I wanted to come and check on you. Long Ao, now that we've offended the Miao Family... are we in big trouble?"

No matter how formidable a woman might be, she becomes softer when under the protection of her beloved. Wang Yuyin was no exception.

Long Ao gave her a reassuring smile. "You don't need to worry about this. After we eat, I want you to leave Nebula City immediately. Remember, don't come back here lightly. I'll come find you once I've settled my business here, understand?"

"Don't send me away. I want to stay and face this with you, through life and death."

"Yuyin, I know you're worried about me, but I can't let anything happen to you. I hope you can understand. I will personally escort you out of the city in a little while."