Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 146 - 147: Crisis

"You bastard!"

When Romni’s cruel words reached Aurora’s ears,

The fury and killing intent in the Marquise’s heart could no longer be suppressed, erupting with a bang! The cold chill emanating from her made the surrounding soldiers feel an indescribable pressure, causing their bodies to tremble involuntarily!

Recalling the tragic deaths of her son and daughter, Aurora’s face gradually twisted with rage.

She couldn’t let history repeat itself!

This time, she would not let this bastard hurt her granddaughter!

"Die, you scum!"

With Aurora’s heart-wrenching roar, the icy purple aura instantly enveloped her weapon! In an instant, Aurora transformed into a purple thunderbolt, charging at Romni like a roaring purple dragon with unstoppable force!

The raging lightning instantly turned everything in its path to ashes!

The once beautiful blue rose garden had been reduced to nothing, with the scent of burnt ashes permeating the air.

The overwhelming pressure brought by the full power of a saint-level expert made those nearby with insufficient strength shudder, feeling as if their souls were about to be torn apart! When Aurora acted, the surrounding guards also let out passionate battle cries, raising their weapons and launching attacks at the enemies of the Divine Punishment Sect!

Battle was imminent.

Under the intense pressure, Benjamin’s face was filled with horror, looking to Romni for help. After all, his strength was too weak, and even with protective artifacts, he feared he wouldn’t survive in the chaos of battle.

"Mr. Romni!!!"

However,

Romni didn’t respond to Benjamin’s words, but instead excitedly looked towards the approaching Aurora.

"Yes! That’s it! Prey that fights back is more interesting! I hope that when I cut off your limbs later, you can still be this fiery, hehehe~"

After emitting a chilling laugh,

Romni drew two curved blades from his back!

’Demonic Soul Wheel~’

Romni’s black eyes slightly narrowed,

His white energy erupted! Wielding the blades in a bizarre posture, surrounded by a burst of white light, Romni prepared to face Aurora’s assault. The next moment, Aurora’s thunderous spear clashed fiercely with Romni’s dual blades!

The resulting explosion of energy sent Benjamin flying hundreds of meters away, slamming into a wall and fainting on the spot!

And after the energy clash,

The dense energy on the thunder spear was gradually weakened by Romni in a strange way!

When Romni exerted force again,

The lightning shattered completely!

"Ding~"

With a crisp sound, the attack in Aurora’s hand was completely neutralized! Romni’s counterattack followed immediately! Although Aurora tried to dodge, she was inevitably slashed by Romni’s blades three times! The crimson blood stained her white dress, and her abdomen was fiercely kicked by Romni!

In an instant, Aurora was sent flying,

Shattering a distant fountain upon impact! A mouthful of fresh blood spewed out involuntarily!

"My lady!"

Seeing this, a soldier from the Snowstorm Knights rushed to Aurora’s side.

"My lady, are you alright?!"

"Don’t... don’t worry about me..."

Aurora pressed her abdomen, panting,

"Protect Xia’er, and quickly notify Xiumu!"

However,

Before her words could fade,

Romni’s leisurely voice slowly entered Aurora’s ears,

"Seeking help from the Marquis, my lady? Too bad, I’m afraid the Marquis himself is in danger right now~"

"You... what did you say?!"

Watching Romni effortlessly slash through dozens of soldiers and charging towards her, Aurora tightly gripped her spear, and questioned sharply.

However,

Romni only revealed a hideous smile, without any intention of explaining,

"Hehe, but don’t worry, a family should be together. Soon, I’ll reunite all of you, hehehehe~"

With the cold laughter,

Romni’s blade rapidly enlarged in Aurora’s eyes...

--

Meanwhile,

On the other side of the Marquis’ mansion, another fierce battle was taking place.

"Soul-breaking Slash!!!"

With Marquis Xiumu’s earth-shattering roar, a violent azure sword energy burst out from his sword! Transforming into an unstoppable, terrifying sword energy, the horrifying energy wave split more than half of the manor in two!

The scattered, terrifying azure energy crushed everything nearby into debris!

Under Xiumu’s powerful strike,

More than twenty black-robed men who were charging at him were crushed! Some were turned into a pile of minced flesh, while others collapsed to the ground, unable to rise again!

After dealing with the enemy in front of him,

Marquis Xiumu quickly turned his head towards the beautiful silver-haired girl not far behind him.

"Miss Mengxi, are you alright?"

"I’m fine, don’t worry."

While replying calmly to Xiumu, Mengxi suddenly swung her sword, directly killing two members of the Divine Punishment Sect who tried to ambush her! Mengxi’s strength had already reached the sixth rank! With her already formidable foundation, ordinary sixth-rank experts were no match for her!

"I’m sorry, Miss Mengxi, for involving you as bait with me."

"It’s nothing. Actually, these people were targeting me in the first place. I should thank Marquis for fighting alongside me."

"It’s my duty. You are Xia’er’s benefactor. How could I let anything happen to you?"

With that, Xiumu looked at the remaining members of the Divine Punishment Sect ahead with an icy gaze!

Under the scrutinizing gaze of Xiumu, filled with the intent to kill, and feeling the powerful sword aura emanating from the Marquis, these members of the Divine Punishment Sect showed no fear. Instead, they sharpened their weapons, preparing to launch another attack!

"Damn heretics..."

Catching a glimpse of the devastated battlefield around him, Xiumu cursed inwardly.

At the same time, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards the main residence of the Marquis Mansion in the distance.

He wondered,

Had they escaped...

Here, "they" naturally referred to the servants of the Marquis Mansion. While Xiumu and Mengxi attracted the attention of the fanatical heretics, the powerless servants began to evacuate the Marquis Mansion under the escort of Audite and some soldiers...

Under normal circumstances, the Marquis Mansion’s defense was very strong! Even facing a large-scale invasion like today, they could cope!

However, recently, a large number of Blizzard Knights were sent to the front line by Xiumu to reinforce the defense. The mansion’s defense had not yet been replenished, leaving it somewhat vulnerable. More importantly, half of the remaining guards became poisoned or suffered from various abnormal conditions, losing their combat ability.

This made the battle so passive...

Recalling the previous scenes, Xiumu couldn’t help clenching his fists, his anger uncontrollably bursting from his eyes!

The guards of the Marquis Mansion mysteriously poisoned?!

Without a doubt,

Someone inside must have done it!

And the person who would do such a thing...

Xiumu couldn’t help but think of Benjamin’s face. After all, his recent behavior had been truly unusual. At the same time, the fact that so many Divine Punishment Sect members appeared in wind City meant there must be insiders in the city. Moreover, this insider must have a high status, with the ability to issue a large number of communication certificates...

Only a handful of people could do this...

Thinking of this, Xiumu was almost certain of who the traitor was.

However,

Xiumu still felt disbelief. After all, Benjamin had lived with them for over a decade, and he had raised him! And now he’s colluding with the Divine Punishment Sect?

It’s true,

’What a wolf-hearted, ungrateful wretch!’

He should never have given him the authority to guard the city!

After kicking a Divine Punishment Sect member away, Xiumu cursed inwardly.

However,

Just as he was cursing, a terrifying power suddenly invaded Xiumu’s senses, making this experienced warrior reveal an extremely solemn expression, his body even involuntarily trembling slightly!

The reason was simple, this aura was too cold, filled with a strong smell of blood.

More importantly,

This aura was extremely powerful! So powerful that it chilled him to the bone...

Gripping his sword hilt, Xiumu nervously looked behind him.

At this moment,

A handsome young man with dark green hair and hands resting behind his waist had already appeared behind Xiumu, smiling.

And judging from the intensity of the aura emanating from him,

This mysterious man was undoubtedly an eighth-rank…...

"Greetings, Marquis xiumu, and lady Mengxi..."