Swish!
At the very moment Ming Qi and the square-faced youth were clashing, the square-faced youth's helpers had already rushed forward.
First to arrive was a sweeping leg.
A direct sweep to the lower body—a simple yet effective move. If knocked down, a brutal beating would surely follow.
But just as the leg swept out, a white jade fist shot out from beside Ming Qi, followed by Qiu Ling's unwavering presence.
The attack was so sudden that the few people standing beside and behind Ming Qi barely reacted, let alone kept pace.
However, the opposing team clearly had a tacit understanding in this regard. As soon as the square-faced youth attacked, they were already prepared. Now, seeing that the square-faced youth hadn't gained an advantage, they naturally joined in, without hesitation.
On the other hand, Tang Qi rarely attacked, a fact Ming Qi had already observed. As for Ouna and Sang Yue'er, needless to say, they weren't strong-willed women, and such a scene was rare. Instead, Qiu Ling, a girl full of masculine energy, reacted immediately and rushed to support Ming Qi, instantly turning the situation into a two-on-five situation.
The battle was swift. Ming Qi charged his fists, shifting his footwork, searching for weaknesses, while Qiu Ling engaged him head-on with a fierce attitude.
Qiu Ling had the upper hand in terms of strength, so her punch repelled the opponent's sweeping kick. However, in terms of experience in group fights, Qiu Ling was clearly much weaker.
Her punch had just repelled the sweeping kick when another one came swooping in. As one opponent threw a kick, another threw a punch. Meanwhile, the seemingly passive-aggressive fat man, who had been following behind, suddenly pulled out a knife!
The knife flashed with such cunning precision that Qiu Ling couldn't tell who the fat man was attacking.
Bang!
Bang!
The blade flashed, and Ming Qi and the square-faced man clashed again.
At the same time, facing legs and fists flying from strange angles, she could only choose one move. However, her resolute stance allowed her to simultaneously block the incoming fists while also kicking out, aiming for the leg that was sweeping towards Ming Qi.
"Just like a woman!"
The square-faced young man no longer cared. The incoming fists felt like cotton balls, soft and fluffy, just like a woman's fists.
Unable to sense his opponent's strength, the square-faced young man showed no intention of retreating and engaged Ming Qi directly.
"Looking for death!"
Although Ming Qi had made the square-faced man his primary target, he kept a close eye on the surrounding movements. Suddenly, he noticed the chubby man behind him suddenly swung his blade, slashing towards Qiu Ling. He immediately clasped his fists together, bent his body in a strange way, and, using the Nine Steps of the Taixu Technique, managed to slip out of the square-faced man's attack.
Then, Ming Qi aimed his fists directly at the fat man's right hand, which was gripping the hilt of the knife.
He thrust his fists forward, his index fingers suddenly flicking back and swiftly crossing.
This was originally the third punch from his Wolf Fist attack, but Ming Qi quickly shifted his target, gathering momentum for a confrontation with the square-faced youth, and unleashing his full force on the fat man.
Crack!
A crisp sound of bone cracking echoed, and a stream of blood spurted from the fat man's right hand, which was gripping the hilt.
Swish!
Ming Qi's move succeeded, and he no longer paid attention to the fat man. Streams of blood rose from his body. Using the blood that had just spurted out of the fat man, he unleashed his Blood Control Technique, initiating the Blood Shadow Step!
Amidst a sea of crimson, several faint red afterimages appeared behind Ming Qi's body.
Bang, bang, bang!
Ming Qi, using his Blood Shadow Step, moved with astonishing speed, bypassing the square-faced youth blocking his path. He unleashed three consecutive, merciless punches, unleashing his Wolf Fist on the three men who had coordinated his attack.
The first punch shattered a leg that had retreated slightly late. The leg, originally intended to deliver a sweeping blow to Ming Qi, was now bloodied and trembling.
The second punch sent the man exchanging blows with Qiu Ling flying several steps back.
With his third punch, Ming Qi, carrying a powerful momentum, struck the last man who had attempted to withdraw and retreat!
The man's chest was visibly crushed by Ming Qi's punch. Upon impact, the burly young man, equally as burly and broad-shouldered as the square-faced man, gushed out a stream of blood and collapsed completely.
In the blink of an eye, three moves were complete!
Ming Qi showed no sign of stopping. His right fist, etched with a thick bloody shadow, drew a blood-red arc in front of him, aiming for the square-faced young man who turned around in surprise.
With the fist before his eyes, the square-faced young man could no longer imagine that this fist, so remarkably feminine, could possess such terrifying power.
In the blink of an eye, four men had been knocked down with ease!
Teng, teng, teng!
Just then, from the distant street, the sound of steady, calm footsteps echoed.
A figure swiftly approached, like a purple swallow touching water, lightly tapping the street surface a few times before swiftly arriving.
As they sped along, the figure seemed to raise his hand and wave, sending a sharp, emerald green light whizzing towards them.
This green light, as swift as lightning, arrived in an instant, unexpectedly shooting directly at Ming Qi's fist!
"Help?"
Ming Qi's heart skipped a beat, but he immediately calmed down. His fists showed no sign of stagnating. Simultaneously, the proud Wolf God's head within the blood-red phantom blazed with brilliance.
At the same time, Ming Qi felt an overwhelming pressure. Although it was only a green light, the power contained within it was truly terrifying.
At this moment, the fear and despair on the square-faced young man's face, which had been already desperate, faded, replaced by contempt.
"Even if there are helpers, so what? I'll still beat you!"
Ming Qi roared fiercely, the massive wolf head lunging down, ruthlessly biting into the square-faced young man's chest.
"You dare to resist... my innate magical power!"
Seeing the flash of green light, the square-faced man had thought himself infallible. Even if he would be punished, he wouldn't be beaten. But he realized his mistake. The man hadn't stopped at all under the pressure of his innate magical power. Instead, he intensified his attack even more fiercely!
Puff!
The wolf's fangs, like knives, lifted the square-faced youth high, sending him flying. The figure danced and blood flew everywhere.
Chi!
The powerful innate magical power, emitting a green light of immense power, sliced through Ming Qi's arm like a blade, leaving a deep wound.
A single move of Wolf God's Wrath sent the square-faced youth flying. Ming Qi was also struck by the innate magical power, but he didn't dare to be careless. He slid and turned on the spot, his eyes cold as he stared down the oncoming innate powerhouse.
"Junior Brother Ming, how are you?"
The three girls behind him were terrified. At first, they had been filled with joy at seeing Ming Qi swiftly pummel the group, but now, seeing Ming Qi injured by this sudden innate magical power, their faces paled with shock.
"I'm fine, you guys step back."
Ming Qi endured the piercing pain in his arm and stretched out his free hand, swinging it back twice.
The blow was indeed powerful, but Ming Qi knew he couldn't afford to show weakness at this moment. Any weakness would surely lead to endless trouble, especially against the Lihuo Sect.
The Lihuo Sect and the Biyou Sect had a long-standing feud, a fact well known to the disciples of both sects. If the other side tried to exploit this situation, Ming Qi would be unable to explain it away.
Thankfully, just after being struck by this innate magical power, Ming Qi felt the Supreme Mountain and Sea Map deep within his mind ripple again, emanating a subtle force that neutralized the damage.
"You're remarkable! You actually managed to take my Jade Bone-Picking Blade."
The man appeared to be in his twenties, with a ruddy complexion, sparkling eyes, and a slender figure. He walked with a steady gait, his long hair casually tied behind him in the most authentic attire of a cultivator.
Even this authentic, ordinary attire, on this man, seemed perfectly attired and dignified. However, a hint of melancholy seemed to linger between his brows, a faint melancholy that gave him an undeniably powerful presence.
"I am Longji, a disciple of the Lihuo Sect. I attacked in a moment of desperation. Please forgive me, little brother."
Forgive me?
Even Ming Qi, with his good self-control, felt deeply frustrated at the words "don't blame me" at this moment. You, an innate powerhouse, just used a magical power to attack, and now you're saying, "don't blame me"?
But Ming Qi naturally understood the seriousness of the situation. He saw that Longji hadn't even glanced at the fallen disciples since he came up to speak, a gesture of sincerity. Besides, Ming Qi didn't believe he could truly defeat an innate powerhouse.
Thinking of this, Ming Qi's guard faded somewhat and he said, "It's just a misunderstanding. We don't want to cause any more trouble."
"Misunderstanding?!"
Just as Ming Qi finished speaking, a gruff voice erupted from the side. It was the thin man, the only one Ming Qi hadn't hit vital points.
"Of the five of us, four were crippled by your punches and kicks. It's just a misunderstanding!"
"Huh?"
Long Ji suddenly turned, his eyes quickly cold as he shouted, "You ignorant fellow, prepare to be expelled from the sect!"
The thin man shuddered, swallowing the words that were on the tip of his tongue, and remained silent.
After scolding the thin man, Long Ji said very kindly, "I don't know how to address you, young brother. My fellow apprentices have troubled you all today. If you don't mind, I'd like to prepare some light wine for you to calm your nerves."
Light wine? To calm your nerves? Was Long Ji truly offering an apology?
Ming Qi didn't think so. Whether it was an accident or a misunderstanding, the matter was over.
"Haha, we won't bother you anymore. See you later."
Ming Qi politely declined, and the group walked away, unexpectedly ignoring Longji, a powerful innate cultivator.