The sequence is too involutional, luckily I am too.

Lu Yan's words were calm and even, yet they were like an icy blade, piercing the hearts of everyone present and sending a chill down the spines of many.

It's just normal competition, yet this guy is so quick to try and kill people? His ruthlessness is unlike that of an investigator from the adjudication department; he seems more like a suicide bomber trained by an assassin organization.

"Hmph! Just as I thought, you're still a lowly vagrant at heart!"

Zhao Pan snorted coldly, his eyes revealing undisguised contempt, and his tone was full of arrogance.

Unexpectedly, a cold gaze suddenly swept over them.

Xiao Yiren turned to look at him, a faint smile on her lips, her tone gentle yet sharp.

"Chairman Zhao seems to look down on homeless people? Could you talk to Yiren about it? After all, Yiren herself came from a homeless background."

Zhao Pan's expression suddenly stiffened, his arrogance instantly freezing. He then forced a fake smile and waved his hand, saying, "Miss Xiao, you misunderstand. This old man wasn't targeting all refugees, but only certain ignorant scum."

"Oh~ So, Elder Zhao means that my disciple, Yao Xiangyang's disciple, is scum?"

As soon as Zhao Pan finished speaking, Yao Xiangyang's voice suddenly rang out, filled with a chilling killing intent. His aura surged, and an invisible pressure swept out, making even the air feel heavy.

The blurry phantom of an execution platform faintly appeared around him, clearly indicating that he was genuinely enraged.

"Alright everyone, let's not let our arguments interfere with our business. Let's deal with the upcoming fight first."

Upon seeing this, Tantai Yu immediately stepped in to smooth things over.

He knew that Xiao Yiren had already subtly sided with Yao Xiangyang's camp, and that continuing the commotion would only lead to a stalemate. So he immediately turned to look at Lu Yan and Guo Zhicai downstairs and said loudly.

"Fists and kicks have no eyes, and injuries are inevitable in fights, but we are all fellow citizens of the shelter, so remember not to talk about life and death."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yan's eyes flashed with understanding, and he nodded in full agreement: "Then I understand."

Before he finished speaking, he had a sudden thought. He took out the newly acquired Flame Longbow, infused his fingertips with blood and qi, and gently pulled the bowstring. Dozens of crimson fire arrows instantly condensed and, carrying scorching heat, shot towards Guo Zhicai.

[Bronze - Sun-Shooting Breathing Technique (Proficient): 9%]

Caught off guard, Guo Zhicai was still a powerful figure who had once reached Sequence 6 but had now fallen to Sequence 7. With a sudden movement, he transformed into a blur and dodged all the dozens of arrows.

This is the Guo family's exclusive sequence, Shadow Hunter. Its abilities are very similar to those of the Shadow Serpent Cultist, which is one of the reasons why he dares to show his face in public.

But Lu Yan's offensive was never limited to this.

Just as Guo Zhicai was dodging the arrows with all his might, Lu Yan charged forward, closing in on him. His Dawn Spear, glowing with the holy power of dawn, precisely locked onto Guo Zhicai's next target and thrust out fiercely.

"What an accurate prediction!"

Yin Shuo had long forgotten the pain on his face, and was completely focused on the battle downstairs, his eyes filled with amazement.

Even Ning Ran, who was always expressionless, showed a slight fluctuation in her eyes and nodded to herself.

Lu Yan's practical combat skills are really strong.

Guo Zhicai also instantly sensed the danger, especially when he felt the power of dawn contained in the Dawnbreaker Spear. His heart tightened, and he subconsciously activated his ability, instantly flashing out from another shadow and avoiding the fatal blow.

"It's Shadow Teleportation! Isn't this the ability of a Sequence 7 Shadow Mage from the Guo family? Guo Zhicai has actually reached Sequence 7?"

Those familiar with the Guo family hierarchy couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, and the entire room instantly erupted in uproar.

But the expressions of the people on the second floor all changed at once.

Especially Yao Xiangyang, whose illusory image of the execution platform around him became increasingly clear, his killing intent almost overflowing.

He knew all too well that this was not the Shadow Mage's Shadow Teleportation at all, but the Shadow Serpent Cultist's unique ability, Shadow Passage!

A Sequence 7 Shadow Serpent follower is far too dangerous for Lu Yan, who has not yet advanced to Sequence 7!

Yao Xiangyang was about to jump down to help, but Xiao Yiren suddenly stopped him.

"Minister Yao, why don't we take another look?"

Xiao Yiren's gaze was fixed on the two people downstairs, her body radiating a faint golden sunlight, warm yet exuding an unassailable majesty.

"I am a Solar Path Transcendent, and the power of shadow cannot hide from me. With Yi here, your disciple will be safe."

Upon hearing this, Yao Xiangyang paused, remained silent for a moment, and finally slowly retreated.

He knew that what Xiao Yiren said was true. The Sun Path naturally restrains the Shadow Path. Even if Guo Zhicai was at his peak, he would be no match for Xiao Yiren. With her in charge, Lu Yan was indeed safe.

Downstairs, Lu Yan saw that Guo Zhicai had exposed the true abilities of the Shadow Serpent followers, and a cruel smile crept onto his face.

He suddenly resorted to his old trick, and with a thought, threw the Sun and Moon Flower out of the Ghost Realm.

The Sun and Moon Flower has now advanced to Sequence 8, its power is becoming increasingly refined, and its activation speed is far greater than before.

Guo Zhicai had just peeked out from the shadows and hadn't even regained his footing when he was struck head-on by the scorching heat of the Sun and Moon Flower. His body was instantly engulfed in golden flames, which burned away his shadow power.

Before he could dispel the Yang Flame, the Sun and Moon Flower disc suddenly flipped, switching to moonlight mode. The cool moonlight slowly fell, seemingly gentle and harmless, but when it fell on Guo Zhicai, the shadows around him sizzled and emitted wisps of black smoke.

The Moonflower's Moonlight property is purification, specifically designed to counter shadow and eerie forces!

Guo Zhicai was already seriously injured and had not yet recovered. Although the attack from the Sun and Moon Flower was not fatal, it slowed him down.

Just then, Lu Yan pushed his blood and qi to their limit, his bones and muscles throbbed, and his attributes approached Sequence 7. His blood and qi burned like flames, and his aura surged.

He then poured all his vital energy into the Dawnbreaker Spear, which emitted a dazzling, holy light that illuminated the entire hotel.

Lu Yan suddenly exerted his strength and thrust his gun fiercely at the shadow beneath Guo Zhicai's feet.

Guo Zhicai had nowhere to dodge and was pierced head-on by the Dawn Spear. The shadow beneath his feet dissipated at a visible speed, and he let out a mournful wail.

Just then, a small, jet-black snake suddenly darted out from Guo Zhicai's shadow. Its agile body bypassed the sharp edge of the Dawn Spear and, carrying a chilling aura, rushed straight towards Lu Yan's face.

That was his Shadow Serpent form, and also his final killing move!

"Watch out!" Seeing this, Yao Xiangyang could no longer hold back and was about to make another move.

Lu Yan remained unmoved, abruptly releasing the Dawnbreaker Spear and gripping it tightly in his hand, precisely seizing the small black snake.

The jade hand in his palm instantly lit up with a bright green light, and pure yet domineering natural power surged out, quickly enveloping the small snake and gradually dissolving Guo Zhicai's body.

"Yao Xiangyang! Lu Yan! My god will not let you get away with this! I will drag you into the shadowy hell and grind your bones to dust!"

Guo Zhicai roared madly, his voice shrill and piercing, but he could only watch helplessly as his own body was dissolved.

Lu Yan remained unmoved, his expression solemn and serious. He declared loudly, "I hereby sentence Guo Zhicai, a follower of the Shadow Serpent, to death for colluding with the Demon God, slaughtering his fellow countrymen, and endangering the safety of the shelter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Yan exerted force with both hands, and with a "crack," he completely crushed the Shadow Serpent in his hands.

At that very moment, a dazzling, holy light suddenly burst forth from the back of Lu Yan's hand. The ten scattered and disjointed cross symbols slowly converged and connected in the light, eventually transforming into a complete and majestic cross script, imprinted on the back of his hand. Its radiant light dispelled all the shadows and chill in the hall.

[All promotion requirements for the executioner have been met!]

[Promotion Rank 7 - The Executioner!]