War God Long Ao

One against four, yet Long Ao remained fearless.

His blood-red hair whipped about wildly as he brutally slammed his arms forward.

'This guy is actually fighting back?'

Everyone knew the rules the Five Great Emperors had established in the City of Sin long ago. Under no circumstances was anyone to fight within the city walls, let alone kill.

Furthermore, the City Guards were the Emperors' trusted subordinates, tasked with maintaining control over the City of Sin. When the City Guards were on patrol, who would dare act so brazenly? It was a death wish.

That was why no one had ever imagined this young man would be so arrogant. He had actually made a move, instantly engaging the four City Guards in battle.

Long Ao completely disregarded the rules of the City of Sin. He had wanted to draw out the Five Great Emperors all along, and this was the perfect opportunity.

He brutally slammed forward with his Divine Dragon Arm and Nether Tiger Arm. At the same time, Long Ao pulled the God-Locking Pearl and the Godslaying Mirror from his robes. Two bizarre energies radiated outward, instantly enveloping the four men.

'Our bodies are locked in place?'

'The flow of time around us has been altered?'

What in the world was happening? The four men were utterly shocked. They had no idea how their opponent had managed to both lock them in place and alter the flow of time.

The moment the four were immobilized, Long Ao appeared before them in a flash.

A cold smile touched the corner of his lips. Like a judge passing sentence, Long Ao said coldly, "I now pronounce you dead."

"Long Ao? As if you're worthy."

Completely ignoring their taunts—'So arrogant, even at death's door'—Long Ao's fists shot out like lightning.

"Long Ao, how dare you!"

With a cold laugh, Long Ao completely ignored the other City Guards rushing toward him. His fists slammed forward—one punch per man. Four punches landed squarely on the crowns of the four City Guards' heads before he shot backward.

As he struck the four men, Long Ao had already sent all four of their souls into the Dragon Seal Space.

The reinforcements who rushed over saw the four corpses on the ground, and their faces turned grim. To wipe out four Great Venerables in a single move... what did that even mean?

In that moment, everyone finally understood the true source of Long Ao's confidence.

"Long Ao, do you think you can leave the City of Sin?"

"And why not?"

Domineering and arrogant—that was the impression Long Ao gave everyone. Before, they would have utterly despised his arrogance and tyranny, but now? He had single-handedly, instantly killed four Great Venerable City Guards. What did that even mean?

Who dared to mock or despise him now?

Never mind the surrounding onlookers; even the sixteen remaining City Guards no longer dared to look down on him. Their faces were solemn. To this moment, their opponent's identity remained a mystery. 'Does he have powerful backing?'

"Long Ao, who exactly are you?"

"Who I am is none of your business. Weren't you just trying to take me away? Let me repeat myself: I'm not leaving, and I'm not going with you. If you know what's good for you, scram. If you don't, then bring it on. It's been a while since this Young Master's fists have had a real killing spree."

If you know what's good for you, scram. If you don't, then bring it on. It's been a while since this Young Master's fists have had a real killing spree.

Long Ao's words spread through the crowd, and everyone who heard him was exulting inwardly. 'That felt good!'

The people of the City of Sin were oppressed daily by the City Guards, but they could only swallow their anger and not speak out. Now that Long Ao had vented their frustrations for them, how could they not feel gratified? It was only due to the City Guards' tyranny that no one dared to applaud, but in their hearts, they were all giving Long Ao a thumbs-up.

The guards' faces were incredibly grim, their expressions as foul as could be.

In all these years, no one had ever dared to defy the City of Sin's rules so blatantly, let alone openly challenge the authority of the City Guards.

According to the usual rules, if someone disobeyed an order, the City Guards would kill them without mercy and without another word. But the strength Long Ao had just displayed was too terrifying. He had fought one against four and instantly killed four Great Venerable City Guards. Of the sixteen Great Venerable City Guards present, who among them could be his opponent?

"Why has everyone gone silent?"

"Long Ao, you openly killed City Guards! Do you not fear the Five Great Emperors?"

The sixteen remaining Great Venerable City Guards clearly didn't dare to advance, so they could only try to suppress him by invoking the Five Great Emperors. But would Long Ao be afraid?

Luring out the Five Great Emperors was Long Ao's entire goal, so the City Guards' actions suited him perfectly. He sneered and said, "A moment ago, I called you dogs relying on your masters' power, and you actually tried to resist. Why don't you ask the crowd? If you're not dogs, what are you?"

PFFT! Someone in the crowd snorted with laughter, causing the sixteen Great Venerable City Guards to lose what little face they had left.

"Long Ao, you—"

"I don't care how arrogant and tyrannical you were in the City of Sin before. I'm telling you now, in my presence, you don't even have the right to bark. If you've submitted, then I'll say it again: scram. Stop embarrassing yourselves here. Just looking at you is annoying."

Long Ao showed them no face at all. When had the normally high and mighty City Guards ever suffered such a humiliation?

Six of the Great Venerable City Guards couldn't take it anymore. Roaring, they shot toward Long Ao. Human potential is immense, especially when fueled by anger. The combined power of these six Great Venerable City Guards was a full one-fifth greater than normal. What did that even mean?

Before, it had been one against four. Now, it was one against six. Adding two more Great Venerable City Guards changed the equation entirely.

Everyone broke out in a cold sweat for Long Ao, but at the same time, they were eager to see him turn the tables. Could he do what he did before and kill the Great Venerable City Guards with a single punch each?

Long Ao didn't move. He paid the six men no mind, not even preparing to use the God-Locking Pearl or the Godslaying Mirror. He simply stood in place, coldly watching as the six Great Venerable City Guards shot toward him.

'Long Ao still isn't moving?'

Even if he was powerful, he couldn't be so arrogant as to just stand there motionless, could he? After all, both sides were Great Venerable Martial Artists. Everyone was baffled, not understanding what Long Ao intended. 'Does he want to commit suicide?'

Just as the six Great Venerable City Guards flew before Long Ao, his body finally moved. He wasn't attacking, however; he was retreating.

A Soul Attack.

The most direct and terrifying form of attack.

"AHHH!"

A bloodcurdling scream rang out. Before anyone could figure out what had happened, it was followed by another. THUD, THUD. The bodies of two City Guards slammed heavily to the ground.

'He killed two Great Venerable City Guards without even making a move?'

'What did that even mean?'

The four remaining City Guards had no idea what had happened, but things had already reached a point where they could not retreat. With a furious roar, the four of them continued their charge.

Just as Long Ao was about to unleash a massacre, a terrifying Power of Domain descended, enveloping everyone.

"Return."