DRAGON EMPEROR

CHAPTER 31 The Assault

“Haha, it seems like I don't need to move, Lu Ming!” Wei Ziyou snorted.

“It won't work. No one will take Lu Ming away today!” Feng Wu said firmly. His announcement surprised everyone around him.

The faces of the two young men from the Duanmu Family went dark. “Feng Wu, do you really want to fight against the Duanmu Family? Our anger is not something you can overcome.”

“Young Sister Feng Wu, it makes no sense to cross the Duanmu Family and Wei Brothers just for the sake of mere Lu Ming. I think we should take care of ourselves!” Yuan Chong quickly chimed in from the side.

"Sunny! Anyone who wants to attack Lu Ming must pass through my sword first!”

The clink!

A razor-sharp sword Qi shot out from Feng Wu's sword as he unsheathed his sword. Immediately, a huge stone the size of a human split into two.

He exuded the aura of a Realm Master.

The faces of Wei Ziming, Wei Ziyou, and the two young men from the Duanmu Family, as well as Yuan Chong, darkened.

Yuan Chong, in particular, was greatly affected. He gritted his teeth.

The eyes of Wei Ziyou and the two members of the Duanmu Family twinkled. Although Lu Ming was an easy target for them, it would be difficult to deal with Feng Wu.

Although Wei Ziyou had been cultivating to the First Grade Master Realm, the two young men from the Duanmu Family were only at the Nine-Class Warrior Realm, so the two young men from the Duanmu Family finally decided to retreat.

“Feng Wu, do you really think that you will be able to keep Lu Ming safe? Let's see how you handle yourself when my family sends stronger people there! Hmph!” Wei Ziyou sneered. With a twist of his body, he retreated with Wei Ziming.

“Confirm, Lu Ming. The Midnight Hills stretch for more than 500 kilometers. The Duanmu family will not be able to find us as long as we are careful,” Feng Wu said as he walked beside Lu Ming.

"Thank you very much!" Lu Ming smiled weakly.

To be honest, Lu Ming was confident that he would be able to get out of the crisis even without Feng Wu.

He was able to travel over three meters in one step using the Dragon Snake Step. He believed that even a hero in the First Grade Master Realm would not be able to catch up.

However, Lu Ming was still grateful that Feng Wu was standing firmly by his side despite the current situation.

“No need to be polite to me. Let's continue the journey!” Feng Wu said as he turned around. He glared towards Yuan Chong and walked forward with large strides.

Wu Feng then took the lead. He changed direction after a certain distance to stop the Duanmu Family and Wei Ziming from catching up.

They had traveled over 50 kilometers in the forest at night.

During the journey, they encountered some demonic beasts that had several metal plates with ends on them, and they managed to obtain a few pieces of metal tablets.

Metal tablets are light and thin. Two tables are engraved with the figure “1” on it, while the other table is carved the figure “2”. They've got two plates worth one point, and another one worth two.

The night is coming soon. They lit fires and caught demonic beasts to cook as food.

The hills of Midnight are even more dangerous at night. The demon beasts that appeared were even more ferocious, so they decided to rest at night and continue the search for the metal tablets during the day.

After they finished eating and putting out the fire, they found a secluded corner and meditated while resting each one.

The night passed without a word. On the second day, they continued the search for the demon beast with the metal tablet on it.

However, within the region of the Midnight Hills that spanned over 500 kilometers, there were countless demonic beasts while there were only around 7,000 demonic beasts holding metal tablets. It was hard to find them in the vast forest.

Three days passed just like that.

In those three days, the five of them managed to find six tablets worth one point and three tablets worth two points. His points totaled twelve, which was only enough for one person to pass through.

When the sky was almost dark on the third day, they found the Silent Shadow Wolf. A metal tablet with the number “10” was hung on the neck of the wolf.

“This is a tablet worth ten points! Get." Wu Feng happily chased after in an instant.

Normal demonic beasts that were at First Grade Second Level usually had five points, while ten points were reserved for demonic beasts at Second Grade – or even Third Grade – at Second Level. It was rare for a metal tablet worth ten points to be on a Tier Two First Grade demonic beast, so they would definitely not underestimate the opportunity.

“Let's chase it together!” Feng Wu shouted behind him.

Zhou Hao and Zhou Xu, who were behind him, also quickly shot forward.

However, the Silent Shadow Wolf had high speed, so Wu Feng was unable to catch up to him in a short period of time. In just a few breaths, Wu Feng and the Silent Shadow Wolf were nowhere to be seen.

Lu Ming began to use his technique to catch up, but a body figure flashed and blocked his path. It was Yuan Chong.

“Yuan Chong, are you planning to take action against me?” Lu Ming furrowed his brows.

“Hehe, Lu Ming, you scum! Wu Feng is really stupid for bringing you under his wings, but I, Yuan Chong, have no intention of getting involved with you!”

A powerful Qi wave enveloped Lu Ming as Yuan Chong pointed his sword towards him.

“Yuan Chong, this year you should be 17 years old, right?” Lu Ming suddenly asked.

"That's right! Continues to?" Yuan Chong replied.

“You are still in the First Class Master Realm at 17 years old, so I think it makes you worse than trash. I'll be able to surpass you in two months!” said Lu Ming.

“That's funny! Do you think you will be able to defeat me in two months, just a piece of trash in the Sixth Grade Warrior Realm like you? You make me laugh! But it's a pity you won't get a chance.” Yuan Chong let out a cold smile.

At that moment, the silence in the forest around them was interrupted when two figures appeared. They were the two youths from the Duanmu Family before.

“I think you're still smart, Yuan Chong. Thank you for your cooperation. You can leave now,” said one of the youths from the Duanmu Family.

“Haha, Lu Ming! Just accept that this is your destiny!” Yuan Chong laughed out loud. He flew towards Wu Feng and the Silent Shadow Wolf in an instant.

“Lu Ming, do you want to send yourself to the afterlife, or do you need our help?” one of the young men from the Duanmu Family sneered as he looked at Lu Ming after Yuan Chong left. They looked as if they had cornered him.

“Only with you two? The Duanmu family really underestimated me!” Lu Ming sighed. Suddenly, he set his foot on the ground before charging towards the two young men from the Duanmu Family like flashes of lightning.

Swish!

In the midst of the attack, a light flashed towards one of the youths with the intent to injure.

Attacks are the best defense!

Now that they were mortal enemies, Lu Ming was no longer gentle.

The two young men from the Duanmu Family were shocked. They had never expected Lu Ming to be so brave. As someone in the Sixth Grade Warrior Realm, he was facing two people in the Nine Grade Warrior Realm, and had actually made the first move.

Moreover, his attacks were sharp, ruthless, and concise.

"Retreat!"

Both of them hurriedly backed off.

Poof!

Despite their efforts, Lu Ming's sword still sliced through one of their chests. His slash was as deep as a bone, causing blood to instantly flow out.

'Pity. A little more and I'll be able to slice her heart. The Nine-Class Warrior Realm is certainly strong!' Lu Ming sighed while comforting himself.

He had no problem in slaughtering a martial artist in the Eighth Grade Warrior Realm with his current combat strength. On the other hand, even though he had no problems fighting against someone in the Nine-Tiered Warrior Realm, it was difficult for him to kill someone.

“You dare hurt me, Lu Ming? I'll tear you into thousands of pieces!” the young man who was injured by Li Ming roared out loud. He was sweating from fear of what had just happened. Meanwhile, the other young man was running towards Lu Ming quickly.

“Then, let's fight.” Lu Ming also charged forward.