Yu Daohan gazed into Chen Shanshui's eyes upon hearing his words.
Their gazes met, and they exchanged a smile, both falling silent.
Yu Daohan also knew that what Chen Shanshui had said was true.
Arriving at the bridge, the scene was a battlefield strewn with corpses.
The river below had been dyed red with blood, a testament to the ferocity of the battle.
Yu Daohan's brow furrowed.
It seemed the Chen family had suffered heavy casualties this time, undoubtedly a severe blow to their strength.
Indeed, wherever the Divine Religion appeared, it brought bloodshed and devastation.
Yu Daohan glanced at Chen Shanshui beside him and slowly asked, "Patriarch Chen, I know this is not the time to ask, but give me a clear answer, what level is the compass you hold?"
Chen Shanshui looked at Yu Daohan, knowing he shouldn't reveal it, but if it were him, he might disclose it: "The eleventh level!"
"The eleventh level!?"
Yu Daohan was utterly astonished.
He hadn't expected the compass in Chen Shanshui's hand to be at the eleventh level.
"Alright, with your word, Patriarch Chen, I will certainly offer my full support."
After speaking, the two quickly ran towards the Chen family residence.
Inside the Chen family compound.
Chen Guojun's face was pale, one hand clutching his abdomen, blood continuously flowing out.
Li Tiandao, standing opposite him, wore a sinister smile. "Old Master Chen, hand over the compass, and I will leave the Chen family immediately."
A disdainful smile appeared on Chen Guojun's pale face. "Though I, Chen Guojun, am greedy and resort to any means, when it comes to the safety of the world, I, Chen, cannot do it."
Li Tiandao snorted coldly, "Still so stubborn even when death looms."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Tiandao swung his sword.
Chen Guojun, with quick reflexes, shot a centipede from his sleeve.
Seeing this, Li Tiandao swung his sword, instantly severing the centipede.
Chen Guojun seized this opportunity and quickly unleashed several more蛊虫 (gu worms) to attack.
Li Tiandao was forced to swing his sword to cut down the incoming centipedes, cursing under his breath, "Damn it, these蛊虫 users are truly troublesome. Even poisoned, they still possess the strength of a Black List expert."
Chen Guojun panted heavily, the wound in his abdomen growing larger, bleeding profusely.
"Has Shui'er not arrived yet?" Chen Guojun's face was extremely pale.
He also realized he had been poisoned; otherwise, with his strength, dealing with Li Tiandao wouldn't have resulted in such severe injuries.
At that moment, Chen Guojun and Li Tiandao simultaneously looked towards the outside of the Chen family compound.
Li Tiandao's brow twitched slightly.
This aura was unmistakable. It seemed Yu Daohan had arrived.
Chen Shan, that good-for-nothing, was also a Black List expert, yet he couldn't even hold off a single person.
Outside, Yu Daohan, leading Chen Shanshui, fought their way into the Chen family's inner compound.
Yu Daohan's attacks were a relentless barrage of slashes and cleaves. Wherever his Kanglong mace passed, no one survived.
Witnessing this figure, like a death god emerging from hell, even the bloodthirsty apostles of the Divine Religion were momentarily stunned.
Yu Daohan had entered his hunting mode.
Yu Daohan, now in a killing frenzy, looked at Chen Shanshui beside him and grinned, "Patriarch Chen, go support the other disciples. Leave the rest to me. Watch as I take the enemy leader's head!"
As soon as he spoke, Yu Daohan charged directly into the Chen family's inner compound.
Inside the Chen family compound.
Li Tiandao swung his sword at Chen Guojun once more.
Chen Guojun was now at the end of his strength. He intended to unleash his蛊虫 to defend, but the intense pain in his abdomen made him a step too slow.
In a duel between Black List experts, a moment's carelessness meant instant death.
Seeing the sword of Li Tiandao mere inches away, Chen Guojun knew he could not evade it.
*Swish—*
Just as Li Tiandao was about to deliver a fatal blow, he felt a wave of heat coming from outside.
Li Tiandao turned his head and saw a fiery sword energy cleaving towards him.
Seeing this, Li Tiandao quickly retreated to dodge.
The fiery sword energy grazed Chen Guojun's cheek. Chen Guojun looked on with a hint of surprise.
"What is this!"
An exultant voice echoed from outside.
"Old Master Chen, after a few days apart, why are you in such a sorry state?"
Yu Daohan held his Kanglong mace, his clothes stained with the blood of the Divine Religion apostles, but his signature wicked grin radiated arrogance.
Upon seeing Yu Daohan, Li Tiandao tightened his grip on his sword, his face filled with murderous intent.
This guy had arrived at the most opportune moment.
Yu Daohan looked at Li Tiandao and grinned, "We meet again. But this time, you will likely remain here forever."
"Hmph."
Li Tiandao sneered, "You've arrived just in time."
Yu Daohan wiped the blood splattered on his face and chuckled, "It took some time to clear out the minor nuisances, but it was still timely."
"Hmph!"
Li Tiandao swung his sword and lunged at Yu Daohan.
Yu Daohan, already eager for a fight, raised his Kanglong mace to meet him.
With a clash, Li Tiandao was forced back, while Yu Daohan remained unmoved.
Yu Daohan glanced at the severely wounded Chen Guojun beside him and said meaningfully, "Old Master Chen, I hope you do not regret the decision you made today. You understand what I mean, don't you?"
How could Chen Guojun not understand Yu Daohan's meaning? But one must bow to circumstances. He nodded, "From this day forward, the Chen family will follow your lead..."
Before he could finish, Yu Daohan interrupted, "Old Master Chen, there's no need. I don't particularly care for the Chen family's way of doing things. Part of the reason I'm helping the Chen family today is for the吞运蛊 (Tunyun Gu). Talk of burying the hatchet is all lies. I only hope that when the Yanhuo Sect is in trouble, the Chen family will not kick them while they're down. As for the grudge of me killing your grandson, you are welcome to seek revenge anytime, provided you have the strength."
Chen Guojun nodded solemnly, "I, Chen Guojun, can guarantee this."
Seeing Chen Guojun agree, Yu Daohan nodded slightly, then turned to the enraged Li Tiandao and said, "Stand down. Leave the rest to me."
Their gazes met as they charged at each other again.
Yu Daohan's moves were incredibly fast, each strike more powerful than the last.
Li Tiandao, having already fought fiercely with the old man, was now even less of a match for Yu Daohan. After ten exchanges, he was repeatedly forced back.
Yu Daohan attacked while mocking, "Last time I fought three and suffered a great loss. This time, it's my turn."
Li Tiandao snorted disdainfully, "If I hadn't fought that old man, do you think you could have defeated me?"
Hearing this, Yu Daohan laughed heartily, finding it amusing. "Don't flatter yourself. We sparred last time, and you didn't win, did you?"
Now, if Yu Daohan were to fight one-on-one, there was truly no one in the mortal realm he feared.
There used to be Shen Tianming, but he was dead now.
He truly deserved the title of the strongest in the mortal realm.
Li Tiandao knew that in terms of verbal sparring, ten of him wouldn't be enough to match Yu Daohan. He simply closed his mouth and stopped responding.
Yu Daohan chuckled, retreated to create distance, formed a hand seal, and took a deep breath.
Seeing this, Li Tiandao dared not delay. He mobilized the Qi within his body, concentrating it in his palm, preparing to cast a shield.
Flames erupted, instantly engulfing the entire room.