Tranquil Slash

Lu Zheng was scouting two patrolling external members of the Scorching Blade Clan.

As always, they wore the red robe distinct to the Scorching Blade Clan only, while the Azure Tide Clan wore blue robes.

To distinguish the rank of members, the color of the robe was a bit different: light red for external members, orange-red for internal members, and dark red for elders and Clan Head.

To also distinguish the rank of the elders and clan head, there was a logo of the blade, raging with flames, totaling five.

If five blades burned with flames, then it was the Clan Head. If five blades only have four raging blades, as the remaining appeared to be soulless, then it would be the Elder. The Elder's ranking would then be depended on the remaining four raging blades.

Lu Zheng was very familiar with the Scorching Blade Clan, and the information he possessed would certainly aid him in annihilating them in the future.

What he first must do was escape, or better, silently leave the city to come back stronger, fulfilling his vengeance.

Whenever he thought about it, his eyes flashed with killing intent as he gazed at the two patrolling external members of the Scorching Blade Clan.

Under the cover of the shadows, he waited for the two patrolling external members of the clan to arrive in his position, executing the fifth stance of the Azure Tide Sword Technique.

It was called Calming Sea Stance, perfect for stealth assassination, as it focused on the stillness and precision of its attack.

It reflected the calm and serene surface of the ocean, instilling chills on everyone's spines.

Lu Zheng could still remember the shadowy figure executing the stance, appearing to be in tranquility due to the calm surface of the ocean and the stillness of his stance.

However, despite the peace the shadowy figure radiated, the quietness seemed to be too loud, inducing countless images of his vital points being pierced with minimal movements.

Lu Zheng engraved the impression he had on the stance on his mind, as he was now attempting to imitate it.

With the aid of the Azure Tide Legendary Sword and the Ocean's Heart Qi Technique, he remained calm, receiving inner peace and mental clarity, as his stance was executed almost perfectly similar to the shadowy figure.

If the two patrolling external members saw it, they would have a long run in terror.

However, it would be a different matter if they realized it was the Azure Tide Clan members they were facing.

For sure, they would not hesitate to attack him despite the terror they felt.

Lu Zheng waited in the shadow as the torch occasionally revealed a bit of his shadow whenever it danced.

Nevertheless, as the patrolling external members were busy chatting with themselves, it would be difficult for them to notice Lu Zheng.

"Hah? Do you still remember the expression she had when I raped her? It was satisfying. Who knew women in that stupid clan could give me such pleasure? You know, my little brother was completely exhausted," said the external members on the left. His tone was filled with relish.

The external members on the right nodded vigorously, as he guffawed.

He said, "You only have sex with one woman? Hah! I am much better. Why? I have a threesome!"

The external members on the left had their eyes widened in surprise, then snorted in jealousy.

He asked with a light laugh, "Well, how many members of them have you killed? Me? I have seven external members and three internal members."

The external members on the right stared at him in shock.

"No way. You must have stolen those kills."

The external members on the left sneered, "I did not. It's just that I worked together with other members of the clan. Just so you know, I made the greatest contribution."

"Well, that is your personal opinion. Me? I killed three external members and one injured internal member by myself."

Their chat was lively, revealing their negligence in their work.

Meanwhile, as Lu Zheng was listening to their conversation, he lost control, affecting the Ocean's Heart Qi Technique.

He was completely infuriated.

His eyes become bloodshot, seemingly being affected by an unknown power.

Suddenly, there was a sudden shock assaulting his mind, giving his mind some clarity.

He heard Ravyn's mumbling so low that he barely caught it.

"Brat, you better be thankful."

His eyes widened, and his bloodshot eyes returned to normal.

He totally lost control, giving in to wrath, not a desiring outcome from someone who cultivated an inner technique relating to inner peace and mental clarity.

He was aware that if he continued to spoil his low temper, a demon heart would slowly form inside him, affecting his whole cultivation.

He might receive a massive backlash if he tried to cultivate the inner technique after exploding in fury, possibly receiving a Qi Deviation.

By then, his future would be doomed, and the desire to avenge his clan would become a pipe dream.

He certainly did not want it to happen.

As a result, he silently swore to himself not to be easily affected by insults again.

Of course, it was not easy because he knew he always had a bad temper.

However, for the sake of himself and the future, he would try to change himself.

Lu Zheng said in his mind, attempting to send a message to Ravyn, "Thank you."

There was no response, but Lu Zheng did not mind, for he was not completely focused on the two patrolling external members.

He was trying his best not to be affected by the words of the patrolling members until they finally arrived in the area that would guarantee their death.

Once they stepped into the shadow, Lu Zheng moved swiftly.

He first targeted the patrolling member near him and performed the first technique.

"Tranquil Slash," he mumbled.

His voice startled the patrolling members, but due to Lu Zheng's speed, so swift that they barely managed to react, Lu Zheng successfully slashed at the patrolling member's vital points, making him scream in pain.