On the wide road, seven or eight carriages were slowly moving. The scorching sun high in the sky made the guards around the carriages drenched in sweat. Frustrated curses echoed continuously on the road. Galley Bi, one of the two remaining elders of the Galley family, had now advanced to a three-star Great Fighter. Such strength could be considered formidable in Udar City. This time, he was escorting the medicinal herbs, which showed how much the Galley family valued these herbs. However, it seemed that Galley Bi had not yet received the news of Liu Xi’s disappearance; otherwise, he would have immediately returned the expensive herbs.
Sitting in one of the carriages, Galley Bi sat cross-legged, his body unmoving despite the jolting of the carriage. Two days of travel had made the normally pampered elder somewhat impatient. “It’s all because of that damn Xiao family. I’ll bring you down sooner or later.” He gritted his teeth and turned his head slightly, looking through the window at the various low-grade herbs neatly stacked behind him. A hint of helplessness appeared on his emotionless face. Although Nalan Rings could make transportation extremely convenient, the space inside a low-grade Nalan Ring was only about two or three square meters. To store all these herbs, at least five Nalan Rings would be needed. However, Nalan Rings were expensive and rare, and even the entire Galley family only had two. Therefore, they had no choice but to use heavy carriages to transport the herbs.
Blinking wearily, Galley Bi was about to take a short nap when he noticed that the carriage in front suddenly stopped, and faint curses could be heard. Frowning, Galley Bi was about to call someone to inquire, but a guard from the Galley family ran over from the front, reporting urgently, “Elder, a black-robed person has blocked our path ahead.”
Upon hearing this, Galley Bi’s face darkened. They were already within the territory of Udar City. Who dared to intercept them here? A cold light flashed in his eyes as he nodded slightly, leaped off the carriage, and quickly moved to the front of the convoy. Indeed, in the middle of the road, a black-robed figure was sitting casually on a large stone. Though he couldn’t see the face under the robe, Galley Bi could sense an unfriendly gaze beneath it.
“Who are you? Why are you blocking our path?” Galley Bi scanned the black-robed figure and asked sternly.
“Are you people from the Galley family?” a hoarse voice emerged from beneath the black robe.
Galley Bi’s face twitched slightly, and he glared, waving his arm. The guards behind him immediately drew their weapons, eyeing the mysterious black-robed figure with hostility.
“Oh, it seems I’ve found the right place,” the black-robed figure smiled faintly, leaping off the boulder and walking slowly towards the convoy.
Staring coldly at the approaching black-robed figure, Galley Bi grabbed a giant bow from a guard beside him, pulled the string, and let loose an arrow, which shot toward the black-robed figure’s throat with a piercing whistle.
The arrow whistled through the air, but when it was about a meter away from the black-robed figure, a bright white flame suddenly appeared, engulfing the arrow, turning it into a pile of black powder instantly.
Seeing this, Galley Bi’s face changed, and a sense of unease rose in his heart. This black-robed figure was also a powerful fighter, not weaker than a Great Fighter.
Taking a deep breath, Galley Bi took a dark blue long spear from a servant behind him. A faint blue fighting energy emanated from his body, making the surrounding air more humid. Clearly, his fighting technique was inclined towards the water element, which was slightly cold and dark.
Gripping the long spear tightly, Galley Bi stared intently at the black-robed figure. After a brief adjustment, he stamped his foot on the ground, transforming into a blue streak of light, charging directly at the black-robed figure.
In mid-air, Galley Bi’s face was serious as he twisted the spear in his hand. The fighting energy radiated brightly, and the spear emitted a ringing sound.
“Wave Overlap!”
“Wave Overlap,” a low-level profound fighting technique, was the most advanced technique Galley Bi had mastered so far. Long-term practice had refined this technique to perfection. With all his might, even a six-star Great Fighter would not dare to underestimate him.
As Galley Bi shouted, a thick blue light surged from the spear, forming a massive blue wave that surged up and crashed down on the motionless black-robed figure.
Near the convoy, the guards, watching their elder’s display of power, cheered loudly. Along the way, they had encountered several bandits, all of whom had become victims of Galley Bi’s spear. In many people’s eyes, another one was about to be added to the list.
The blue wave rolled across the sky, and within it, a faint light intensified. A spear, like a lightning bolt, rushed towards the black-robed figure’s head.
“Die!” Seeing the target within reach, a ferocious look flashed across Galley Bi’s face. He grinned coldly as the spear’s energy surged.
As the spear was about to reach the black-robed figure’s head, the latter slowly raised his head, revealing a handsome young face under the sunlight.
“Is this… that Xiao brat?” Recognizing the face, Galley Bi’s eyes narrowed, and his killing intent surged. The spear was getting closer, but just as it was about to strike, a white flame burst from the black-robed figure, spreading like a wildfire, enveloping Galley Bi in mid-air.
The white flame flickered across the sky, and everyone felt a sudden chill. Then, the waves, the spear, and the figures… all disappeared without a trace.
On the road, the cheering abruptly stopped. The Galley family guards, like ducks with their necks cut, opened their mouths, gasping for breath, their expressions of pride gradually turning to horror. They looked at the black-robed figure with the fear of facing a demon.
Glancing indifferently at the guards, the black-robed figure slowly extended his hand, and a few white flames appeared. With a flick of his fingers, the flames shot out, landing gently on several carriages before everyone’s eyes.
“Boom!” A soft explosion, and the carriages, along with the herbs inside, turned into a heap of ashes under the stunned gazes of all.
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