Chapter 1490

Chapter 1490: Diverting Attention

"Don’t…" Before he could finish his sentence, a freezing blade sliced through the air, splitting each guard in half from head to toe, leaving them scattered like mud on the stone pavement.

In an instant, an immense wave of unparalleled energy surged out from within, shocking the onlookers in the vicinity. A young man with great strength extended his arms, using his energy to shield the elderly and children, creating a whirlwind that swept through the sky, causing a sudden tremor and a thundering roar in the empty space.

"Over there!"

Another group of golden guards hurriedly rushed over from the east gate, sensing a surge of energy below the northern city wall. Their pace quickened, for it was the reinforcements from Sacred Mountain that had arrived!

"Let’s go, don’t linger, bring Achu with us!"

Su Yi raised an eyebrow, finding himself in Central Region City. He didn’t go looking for trouble, yet trouble had somehow found its way to him. It seemed that Central Region City and himself were not a good match at all!

Meanwhile, Achu was still writhing in pain on the ground, clutching his head. Even though there were only a few drops of Spiritual Essence, the immense energy contained within was enough to make this young man with weak cultivation explode at any moment.

"This kid’s soul quality is extraordinary! Using his soul to withstand the pain of his body? It’s impressive that his meager cultivation has held up until now. Regardless, let’s go! Hold on, kid!"

In shock, Situ Muyang quickly turned his mind and lifted Achu onto his shoulder. He used his energy to go to Su Yi’s side and urgently said, "The Sacred Mountain dogs are coming, which way should we go?"

Su Yi pondered for a moment, frowned, and directly said to Situ Muyang, "We can’t stay in the city, let’s leave the city first. This kid said he has a sister, so let’s take him back to the Mountain Shrine first."

"Great! But which way do we go to the Mountain Shrine?" Situ Muyang suddenly became confused. He was not familiar with the Central Region city.

Just as he finished speaking, Niuniu timidly stepped forward and pointed to the northwest direction outside the city, saying, "Hero brother, I know where it is. The Mountain Shrine is three hundred miles north of the outskirts of the city. That’s where Brother Chu’s home is."

"Yes, hero, the Mountain Shrine is there. You go quickly, we will take care of things here!" Several uncles and aunties said in unison. Faced with the Sacred Mountain, they all shared the same enemy. Finally, someone was able to release their pent-up anger.

After speaking, Su Yi raised his Dao Tool in his hand. His eyes glinted with determination. A fiery beam shot out, carrying a majestic aura, and directly slashed towards the city.

"Boom!"

A store in the distance immediately ignited and a huge fire raged. Su Yi nodded slightly and immediately said, "Thank you, little girl. Everyone, please go home first. I will take care of things here!"

Before his words finished, Su Yi activated the Hundred Transformations Step and he and Situ Muyang dashed towards the Mountain Shrine outside the city. They left behind a trail of afterimages in the sky, moving so fast that they disappeared in an instant.

"Big brother is so handsome! Could he be the king of the Heavenly Pride, Su Yi?" Niuniu and two other children stared blankly at the retreating figure.

"It seems that another extraordinary hero has emerged in the Central Region city. The Sacred Mountain is in danger! We are saved!" The onlookers were shocked and tears filled their eyes at this thought. They quickly led Niuniu and others away from the scene.

"Clatter, clatter, clatter!"

The reinforcements from the Sacred Mountain, riding on powerful Fierce Wind Blood Wolves, arrived immediately. But at the scene, there were only scattered crowds and shattered walls. There was no sign of Su Yi.

Upon closer inspection, the ground was covered in a sinister aura of blood, which directly stung everyone’s eyes. The East Gate Guard not only gasped in shock, but also felt a chill down their spine because the scene before them was too gruesome.

The chief guard of the North Gate was in pieces, with limbs scattered everywhere. Blood flowed like a river, soaking the ground.

The armor of the other guards was scattered, and their bodies were cut open from head to toe. Their liver and intestines lay on the ground, and the fresh blood flowed like a river, turning into a deep crimson color after weathering.

"Where are the people?" Before the person arrived, their voice could already be heard. A chief guard dressed in golden armor was approaching from a distance.

"Bang!"

The chief guard at the East Gate had a grim face as he looked at the terrible sight on the ground. His heart skipped a beat and he angrily thrust his spear into the ground, his rage soaring.

"Who would dare to commit murder in the town of Central Region! This is a deep-seated grudge, how could they strike again! Could it be that person has returned?"

The chief guard at the East Gate suddenly felt a cold sweat break out on his back. He furrowed his brow and rubbed his chin with his large palm, deep in thought as he stared at the bloody corpse.

At the same time, a patrol soldier approached and informed the chief guard, "Sir, according to eyewitnesses, the perpetrator is a middle-aged man accompanied by a young boy. The man has a shaggy beard, and the boy stands tall at about seven feet, with a refined and elegant air. He should be easily recognizable!"

After hearing this, the chief guard became even more puzzled. On the day of the Saint Martial Assembly, the East Gate Chief Guard was also present and responsible for security. He remembered Su Yi’s appearance clearly, as a slender young boy of sixteen or seventeen, which clearly didn’t match the description.

"Moreover, judging from the wounds, it doesn’t seem like the technique used by that thief! This level of strength and ferocity is at least at the Yuan Emperor Realm or higher!"

"Fire! There’s a fire!" A commotion erupted in the distance within the town as screams echoed through the air, and black smoke filled the sky.

Watching a shop in the town catch fire, the scorching heat engulfed everything, and the chief guard’s anger rose even higher. He grabbed an old woman passing by without thinking twice.

"Tell me, which direction did those two thieves run off to!" The East Gate Chief Guard thundered with a powerful voice, full of anger.

"Sir, the thief ran into the city!" a trembling old woman answered with a frightened expression.

"Where are they? Search for them!" The chief guard at the east gate was tall and strong, his eyes filled with a deadly intention, as a sharp sword surged through the air.

"They killed one of our people from Sacred Mountain. I want their body in pieces! Search the entire area and bring them back for torture!"

Standing nervously beside them, a guard reported softly, bowing his body.

"Sir… Sir! Tomorrow, an important person will arrive in the city. The City Master ordered that there must be no mistakes. Should we search the entire city tonight?"

"*Sound of a slap.*"

Accompanied by a golden light, a bright slap landed directly on the guard’s face. The guard was immediately sent flying into the sky, spinning several times in the air before landing on the ground, unconscious and silent.

"First, put out the fire, then continue the search! I will go and report to the City Master. Remember, keep it quiet, search every house, a thorough search!"

The chief guard grunted heavily, and once he gave the order, he mounted his Fierce Wind Blood Wolf. With its whip-like tail, he swept the ground, leaving a deep trench behind, rushing towards the City Master’s residence like a thundering wind.