Chapter 1617: House Luolan Headquarters

In Xia City, corruption flooded a mottled street. Countless Others poured out from the surrounding ruins, charging suicidally toward Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e.

Jiang Qing'e raised her eyes slightly as the six divine Ten-Pillar Golden Duke Bergfrieds above her began overflowing with majestic purifying energy. The radiant energy swept across the mob like a wave, reducing the Others to puffs of green smoke.

The screeches came to an abrupt end.

The two continued forward, unhindered.

A few steps later, the Light and Dark Spear in Li Luo's hand let out an ear-rending draconic roar as it was flung forth, rushing through the air like a dragon. It pierced the skull of an eighth-grade True Devil that was lying in ambush, pinning it to the ground. The spear was emitting a murderous aura. The True Devil briefly thrashed around, but it soon died, its body falling into pieces.

Working closely together, they struck down all the True Devil Others in their path with divine fury, slaughtering them. With them acting as the tip of the spear, the other experts were able to follow up and vanquish any remnant Others within the city.

Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e's figures flickered forward, appearing atop a large pavilion at the end of the street. Complicated looks surfaced in their eyes. Amid the crisscrossing streets, they could see an imposing manor with high walls and red tiles. Other familiar houses filled their view as well.

That was House Luolan's headquarters. It stood between them and the summoning platform.

“Sister Qing’e, we’ve finally returned,” Li Luo said with a smile as he turned to her.

When the Other Disaster overtook Xia City all those years ago, Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e had been forced to abandon this place right after triumphing at the Housemeet. They then led their people out of the city in retreat. They were unwilling, but they understood that they lacked the strength to protect this place.

At that point in time, Li Luo had declared that he would return one day. When that day came, he would put an end to the Other Disaster and allow the now dilapidated headquarters to shine with new light.

Jiang Qing'e nodded slightly, her molten-gold eyes sweeping over the familiar scenery. Warm light bathed the buildings. It was here they had endured enormous pressure, where they had prevailed in the Housemeet despite being surrounded by ravenous wolves. Those enemies were nothing now, but at the time, they had seemed unbeatable. Those rough trials had been deeply engraved in Jiang Qing'e's memories.

Just as the pair were caught in the emotions of standing before House Luolan's headquarters, an inappropriate laugh rang out. "

Hehe

... Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e. Don't you miss this place?"

Their expressions turned icy, bone-chilling killing intent flashing in their eyes as their gazes snapped toward the bridge in the center of the headquarters. That bridge connected their rooms and was their favorite spot to meet under the moonlight. It was where they talked and encouraged each other while looking at the thousands of lights in Xia City. However, a certain person was standing in that very spot.

Shen Jinxiao!

He wore dark gold robes, and his skin was marred by gray cracks that made him appear both fragile and unnerving. Between his brows was a dark crack, and if one were to look peer closer, they would see a pulsating black heart within.

Shen Jinxiao's hands were behind his back as he smiled sweetly at the couple. After which, he pointed towards the headquarters. "After you left, I made this my cultivation abode. Something about it just clears my heart. My cultivation has been twice as fast with half the effort thanks to that.”

Li Luo coldly responded, "Don't worry, Shen Jinxiao. This time, we'll ensure that nothing remains of you. You will not be able to revive."

His cold tone was laced with indescribable amounts of murderous intent.

Jiang Qing'e didn't even bother to respond. She gripped the Holy Phoenix Parasol tightly, causing the runes on it to light up one after another. Her killing intent blanketed the area. No matter what, Shen Jinxiao would be ground into fine dust today! She couldn't accept that this important place had been defiled by someone like him.

Only by taking his life could it be cleansed.

Shen Jinxiao laughed savagely. "

Hahaha

! I’d love to see who dies here today.”

𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

There was no one he wished to kill more than Li Luo and Jiang Qing’e. They had been at odds against each other for so many years that they truly were mortal enemies. His biggest regret was not snuffing them out before they matured. Fortunately, he had a chance today!

"If you want to kill me, let's see if you dare come inside.” Shen Jinxiao waved his hand, and a pitch-black banner appeared in his grasp. Vast amounts of corruption surged from it, forming a barrier that enveloped all of the House Luolan headquarters.

"Little Luo, Qing'e, watch out for ambushes!" Li Qingpeng suddenly rushed up from behind them. He could sense an oppressive pressure emanating from Shen Jinxiao, evidence that the man possessed terrifying power.

However, the moment they moved, the void around them twisted, and fearsome amounts of corruption poured out of the newly formed rifts, blasting towards Li Qingpeng.

"Ninth-grade True Devil?" Li Qingpeng's expression darkened, and he halted, activating his Duke Bergfrieds to protect him.

The two sides then exchanged blows, causing deafening explosions of energy. This meant that Li Qingpeng and the rest were being tied down by enemies of their own. All of this was clearly part of the enemy's plan.

Li Luo remained calm when he realized this. He knew that Shen Jinxiao wanted to force the two of them into House Luolan's headquarters for a decisive battle. It was obvious, as there were two obscure but mighty fluctuations of energy hidden within.

"Be careful, Elder Uncle. Make sure you stay safe," Li Luo said.

Then he turned to Jiang Qing'e. "Sister Qing'e, let's go. It's time to finish this once and for all."

She nodded, then the two darted forward without any hesitation, entering the black barrier that surrounded the headquarters.

When Shen Jinxiao saw that the two had arrogantly barged in, his expression warped into a grim smile. "Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e... your arrogance will be your downfall. Come out, you two. We have to entertain our guests well."

After he spoke, two people emerged from two directions, each giving off terrifying and gloomy energy undulations that surged like endless waves. One was massive, his body covered in golden armor, his eyes a scarlet red. He emanated a berserk and murderous aura. The other person was the slender and delicate Li Lingjing, wielding her Aquamarine Bamboo Python Staff.

The energy fluctuations these two emitted were no weaker than Shen Jinxiao’s, having reached the False King Stage.

Shen Jinxiao lifted the black banner in his hand, his expression distorting into one filled with ferocity.

"Li Luo, Jiang Qing'e. I know you are sixth-grade Transcendents. However... there are three of us!"