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It landed with a thud.

His towering body, like a felled tree, covered in wounds and gushing blood, fell heavily and slowly forward, crashing onto the dusty and blood-stained ground, whereupon he fell silent.

"Minghao——!!!"

Qiu Qinxiang let out a heart-wrenching scream as she looked at Li Minghao, who lay motionless on the ground—the man who had protected her for many years and ultimately gave his life for her. Her heart felt as if it were being ripped apart!

Tears welled up instantly, rolling down like pearls from a broken string.

She desperately tried to rush forward, but was held back by two black-clad warriors with their swords, unable to move.

Koji Sonoda watched this scene with a satisfied smile. He waved his hand, signaling the samurai to stop their attack.

He strolled over to Qiu Qinxiang, admiring her heartbroken expression.

"Madam Qiu, now... do you still want to cling to your ridiculous pride?"

Koji Sonoda's voice was mocking.

Qiu Qinxiang suddenly raised her head, her eyes blurry with tears, but her gaze was like a poisoned knife, staring intently at Sonoda Koji. Her voice trembled with extreme sorrow and anger, yet it was exceptionally clear.

"Koji Sonoda! If you don't release me today, as long as I, Qiu Qinxiang, have a breath left, I will use all the power of Anbang Group to fight you to the death!"
Even if it costs me everything, I will make you and the forces behind you pay a hundredfold, a thousandfold price!

Her threat was firm and resolute, carrying a sense of desperate resolve.

Koji Sonoda's face darkened.

He had initially intended to try and control this beautiful and powerful woman, but now it seemed she was headstrong and untamable, and keeping her around would only bring trouble. Since she couldn't be used for his own purposes, then... he would destroy her!
His gaze shifted to Prince Hui, who had just been woken up by his men and was still in a daze, and an even more vicious plan instantly took shape.

Koji Sonoda walked up to Prince Teru, squatted down, and put on that fake, seductive smile again.

"Young Master Hui, as you can see, your mother is stubborn and will not cooperate with us."

Moreover, her being alive poses a huge threat to both you and me.

Prince Teru looked at Koji Sonoda's chilling smile, then at his mother who was restrained and whose face was covered in tears, and instinctively felt fear.

"You...what do you want to do?"

"It's very simple."

Koji Sonoda's voice was like the whisper of a demon.

"You will personally send her on her way."

"what?!"

Prince Hui was so frightened that he trembled all over and almost jumped up.

"You want me to kill my mother?! No! Impossible!"

Koji Sonoda calmly and methodically listed out the conditions.

"Young Master Hui, think about it."

First, Qin Luo is dead, and someone has to take the blame. Your mother is dead, so there's no way to verify anything. You can pin everything on her, saying she poisoned Qin Luo out of love turned to hate, or to fight for shares. You can completely absolve yourself of any responsibility.

Secondly, now that she's dead, wouldn't you, her son, be the rightful heir to the Anbang Group shares and businesses she controlled? Your power will far surpass what it is now! Thirdly…”

He paused deliberately, watching Prince Hui's rapidly changing expression, and increased his stakes.

"As long as you do as I say, I will immediately arrange for someone to send you to the island nation and ask my grandfather to personally cure your hidden ailment! Let you become a real man again!"
Power, wealth, health... all within easy reach! Don't you want them? Are you content to spend your life as a laughingstock, a useless person?

This series of conditions struck Prince Hui's heart like a heavy hammer.

His face was deathly pale, he was sweating profusely, and his eyes were filled with intense struggle.

On one side was his mother who gave birth to and raised him, and on the other side was the power he longed for and the hope of healing... Conscience and desire tore him apart in his mind.

He looked at his mother, and Qiu Qinxiang was also looking at him, her eyes filled with disbelief and deep sorrow, as if asking a question.

"Xiaohui, are you going to betray your mother too?"

Prince Hui dared not meet his mother's gaze and lowered his head in shame. Sonoda Koji's words echoed in his mind like a demonic whisper.

Thinking of the scorn and humiliation he suffered after becoming a cripple, and the future of seizing power and regaining his former glory... the scales in his heart finally tipped completely toward the devil.

"me……"

Prince Hui's voice was dry and hoarse. He trembled as he slowly picked up a samurai sword from the ground, like a puppet on a string.

The blade was heavy, and its icy touch sent a chill down his spine.

He walked step by step, as if stepping on a knife's edge, toward the restrained Qiu Qinxiang.

As Qiu Qinxiang watched her son actually pick up a knife and walk towards her, the sorrow in her eyes turned into utter despair and heartbreak. She closed her eyes, and two lines of tears silently slid down her cheeks.

"Mom...I'm...I'm sorry..."

Prince Hui choked back tears, raised his trembling katana, closed his eyes, and thrust it forward with all his might!

Just as the blade that had murdered his mother was about to touch Qiu Qinxiang's body—

"call out--!"

A sharp, piercing sound suddenly rang out!
A cold glint shot in through the dilapidated window of the warehouse with lightning speed, almost imperceptible to the naked eye! With perfect precision.

With a "thud," it pierced through Prince Hui's wrist as he held the knife!
"what--!"

Prince Hui let out a pig-like scream, and his katana clattered to the ground.

He clutched his wrist, which was pierced and bleeding profusely, and rolled on the ground in pain.

Everyone was stunned by this sudden turn of events!
Immediately afterwards, the heavy door of the warehouse was smashed open from the outside with a loud "bang"!

Amidst the swirling dust, a tall figure stood against the light, radiating a chilling aura. It was Qin Luo, who should have "died from poisoning"!

In his hand, he was also toying with another throwing knife as thin as a willow leaf.

Behind him stood more than twenty figures shrouded in black combat uniforms.

These people had cold eyes, a calm demeanor, and synchronized movements, like ghosts in the night, exuding a well-trained and chilling aura.

Qin Luo's icy gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Sonoda Koji's astonished face. He spoke calmly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable authority and killing intent.

"Kill them all, leaving no one behind."

At his command, the men in black behind him moved instantly, like cheetahs receiving a signal!
Without shouting or hesitating, they moved in groups of three, like precise surgical scalpels, swiftly and efficiently penetrating the battle!
These men in black were trained by Blade himself; they were the core and most secretive force of the Anbang Group—the "Dark Guards," composed of elites selected from orphans adopted by the group!
They undergo the most rigorous training from a young age, mastering various combat techniques and teamwork, making them one of Anbang Group's true trump cards. Their fighting style is completely different from those fierce but somewhat disorganized island samurai.

They work in groups of three, combining offense and defense effectively, and knowing exactly when to advance and retreat.

One person attacks, one provides support, and one defends; their teamwork is seamless.

With each flash of the blade, a Japanese samurai would fall to the ground, splattering blood – the efficiency was astonishing.

Although the island warriors were brave and had impressive individual combat skills, they paled in comparison to this rigorous, efficient, and machine-like teamwork.

They often lose sight of one thing while trying to defend the front, but they can't defend against a fatal blow from the side.

The battle was one-sided. Screams, the clash of blades, and the screech of razor blades piercing flesh filled the air. Wherever the black-clad guards passed, Japanese samurai fell like harvested wheat.

Ignoring the carnage before him, Qin Luo went straight to the unconscious Li Minghao, knelt down, and carefully examined his injuries. The more he looked, the more his brows furrowed.

Li Minghao suffered more than twenty stab wounds, leaving almost no unscathed flesh on his body. The most serious wound was a penetrating wound in his abdomen, which nearly ended his life.

"He's still breathing."

Qin Luo muttered to himself and took out the silver needles he always carried without hesitation.

He moved with lightning speed, piercing several major acupoints on Li Minghao's chest with precise precision, first using his internal energy to protect his dissipating vital energy.

Immediately afterwards, he used the secret technique of Taiyi Divine Needle, using his internal energy to drive the silver needles, clearing away the stagnant blood and qi, and stimulating the life force around the wound.

The pure internal energy, like a gentle stream, slowly flowed into Li Minghao's body through the silver needles, keeping him alive until his last breath.

With Qin Luo's treatment, Li Minghao's originally pale face miraculously regained a barely perceptible amount of color, and his extremely weak breathing gradually became stronger.

After a short while, thanks to Qin Luo's tireless efforts to save him, Li Minghao's eyelids twitched slightly, and he slowly opened his eyes!
Although his eyes were still unfocused and weak, he had indeed been pulled back from the brink of death!
"Husband... Madam..."

His first reaction upon waking was still concern for Qiu Qinxiang's safety.

"She's fine."

Qin Luo said calmly, and withdrew the silver needles.

At this point, the battle inside the warehouse was nearing its end.

Under the efficient and ruthless slaughter of the secret guards, twenty or thirty island samurai were wiped out, their corpses lying scattered all over the ground.

Only Koji Sonoda remained, surrounded by seven or eight of his last remaining loyal followers, all of whom were wounded but still fiercely protecting him, fighting like a trapped beast.

But the guards had already surrounded them completely, leaving no way out.

Koji Sonoda looked at the corpses of his subordinates scattered on the ground, then at Qin Luo, who was unharmed, and Li Minghao, who had been revived. His face was filled with resentment and bitterness.

He knew that he had suffered a complete defeat today.

But his inherent samurai pride prevented him from being hacked to death like a dog.

He pushed aside the last two warriors protecting him, his gaze fixed on Qin Luo, and hissed.

"Qin Luo! What kind of skill is it to hide behind your subordinates! Do you dare to fight me, Sonoda Koji, fair and square?!"

Qin Luo slowly stood up, looking at him indifferently, as if he were looking at a clown.

He didn't speak, but simply reached out his hand to one of the bodyguards beside him.

The guard understood and handed over a blood-stained cleaver.

Qin Luo weighed the machete in his hand and walked step by step toward Koji Sonoda.

The surrounding guards automatically parted to make way.

Upon seeing this, a ruthless and resolute glint flashed in Koji Sonoda's eyes!

He gripped his katana tightly with both hands, took a deep breath, and concentrated all his strength and spirit into this one strike!
He will use his strongest technique, the ultimate skill of the One-Sword Style—"One-Sword Slash"—to kill the enemy who ruined all his plans!

"Drink——!"

Koji Sonoda let out a beast-like roar, and with a sudden burst of power, his body shot towards Qin Luo like an arrow released from a bow!
In the instant he drew near, the katana in his hand transformed into a chilling, tearing light that ripped through the air, slashing down with overwhelming force! The blade's power was unparalleled, as if it would cleave everything in its path in two!

Despite the earth-shattering blow, Qin Luo's eyes remained calm.

He didn't even make any fancy dodging movements. He simply gripped the machete tightly with both hands and, facing the fierce blade light, slashed upwards!

The movements are concise, direct, and swift! The techniques used are remarkably similar to Koji Sonoda's "One-Slash Slash," even more pure and domineering!

"clang--!!!!!"

Two blades collided violently in mid-air without any fancy moves!
A deafening roar erupted! Brilliant, blinding sparks exploded like fireworks!

Then, something unbelievable happened!

Under Koji Sonoda's horrified gaze, the samurai sword in his hand, forged from refined steel, was actually cleaved in two at the waist by Qin Luo's seemingly ordinary cleaver!
"Crack!"

The broken blade spun out and embedded itself deeply into the wooden box beside it.

Koji Sonoda froze, gripping the broken sword that was now only half intact, his face filled with disbelief and horror!
However, Qin Luo's attack did not stop!
The cleaver that had severed the samurai sword continued its downward momentum with unstoppable force!

"Pfft——!"

Blood rises into the sky!

The sharp cleaver slashed fiercely into Koji Sonoda's left shoulder, then cut downwards all the way to his right ribs before suddenly cleaving him in two! It almost split him diagonally in two!

Blood gushed out like a fountain, instantly staining the ground beneath his feet red.

Koji Sonoda's body stiffened, his pupils dilated, and with his last bit of strength, he gripped Qin Luo's collar tightly, his eyes filled with extreme shock, resentment, and confusion, as he hoarsely squeezed out a few words.

"No...impossible...you...you actually...hidden...internal strength..."

Before he could finish speaking, his hand, which was gripping his collar, slipped limply to the ground. Filled with shock and resentment, he fell heavily backward and died.

Those wide eyes were still fixed on the warehouse ceiling, as if they could not accept this fact even in death.

Blade, who had been standing like a shadow not far away, silently observing the entire battle, finally showed a violent fluctuation in his eternally cold eyes.

He clearly sensed that in the instant Qin Luo made his final move, severing the samurai sword and killing Sonoda Koji, there was a fleeting yet pure and powerful special force—internal energy!
"Internal energy... He actually possesses such refined internal energy..."

Blade was deeply shaken. Looking at Qin Luo's retreating figure, his gaze became incredibly profound and complex. (End of Chapter)