The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2746 - 2721: Besieged on All Sides

In the realm of Black Water City, a multitude of warriors practice the formidable 'Black Water Divine Thunder Skill'.

However, when it comes to simultaneously wielding both the Darkwater Divine Thunder Technique and the Qingmu Divine Thunder Formula, there is only one individual known as the Sword Demon.

Therefore, it was no mere chance that Li Xiao was able to deduce Lin Bai's true identity.

Ever since Lin Bai's renown exploded within the Fighting Arena, the Li Family had harbored aspirations of recruiting him. On multiple occasions, the Li Family extended invitations through the Fighting Arena, seeking to arrange a meeting with Lin Bai.

Yet, Lin Bai resolutely declined each overture, refusing to meet with any martial artists from the Li Family.

"Two distinct forms of Divine Thunder... he must be the Sword Demon!"

"He is the very Sword Demon who vanquished the esteemed Senior Xu Guang in the Fighting Arena!"

"It's no surprise he possesses such overwhelming might; so, this individual is indeed the legendary Sword Demon!"

The martial artists of the Li Family suddenly grasped the truth, their exclamations echoing with newfound understanding.

"He’s the Sword Demon!" Mao Xin’s expression grew apprehensive. While Mao Xin had attained the Great Perfection of the Death Reversal Realm, he unequivocally acknowledged that his strength was no match for Lin Bai.

Yet, when the domain of formation techniques was concerned, Mao Xin harbored an unshakeable confidence that even ten Sword Demons would be utterly outmatched by his skill!

Li Xiao fixed a cold gaze upon Tang Yuezhi and stated, "Yuezhi, I never fathomed that your Tang Family would enlist the Sword Demon's aid. To my knowledge, the Zhao family also sought to secure the Sword Demon as a Guest Official, and even the City Lord extended an invitation, but he rebuffed them all!"

"I am genuinely curious as to what offer the Tang Family presented that compelled the Sword Demon to intervene."

Li Xiao's gaze remained locked on Tang Yuezhi, his tone sharp.

Tang Yuezhi offered a wry smile and implored, "Li Xiao, that hundred-meter Forbidden Area, I urge you not to trespass. Should you defy this warning, your Li Family will face devastating losses!"

Li Xiao retorted sharply, "Yuezhi, do you truly believe that if our Li Family abstains, other families will follow suit? While your combined strength might hold the Commander Flag for a time, you will not last until the Dawn Moment!"

"Once the warriors of the Zhao, Qian, and Zhou families arrive, even the Sword Demon's might will be insufficient against those Three Great Families!"

"Why not relinquish the Commander Flag to our Li Family? I shall have Senior Mao Xin deploy a Magic Circle, and perhaps our Li Family will seize the opportunity to ascend as the new City Lord of Black Water City!"

"Rest assured, once our Li Family assumes the mantle of City Lord, we shall not neglect or treat your Tang Family unfairly!"

Li Xiao spoke with earnest conviction.

Tang Yuezhi appeared conflicted. She understood their current disadvantage, yet she observed Lin Bai's resolute confidence amidst the dire predicament.

Given Lin Bai's evident self-assurance, Tang Yuezhi felt disinclined to be a liability. Shaking her head, she declared, "Since Lin Bai possesses such unwavering confidence, as a warrior of the Tang Family, I cannot falter behind!"

"This Commander Flag, my Tang Family is determined to secure it!"

"Regardless of whether the Li Family's martial artists arrive, or if the other six Great Clans descend, to claim the Commander Flag, they will have to trample over my very corpse!"

Tang Yuezhi's voice resonated with unyielding resolve.

From his perch on the Stone Stele, Lin Bai overheard Tang Yuezhi’s declaration and offered a slight smile. This display of spirit was indeed akin to a true Tianjiao.

Li Xiao merely shook his head.

At that precise moment, a clear voice emanated from Dragon City, remarking, "Stubborn fools, the warriors of the Tang Family are unaware of the immensity of the world, attempting to defend the Commander Flag with merely two individuals?"

Following this pronouncement, Tang Yuezhi, Lin Bai, Li Xiao, and the assembled Li Family martial artists turned their gaze towards the southern street.

Presently, a contingent of figures descended from the southern thoroughfare, landing before the Central Square.

Leading the procession was a woman exuding an air of arrogance, accompanied by a young man whose demeanor was decidedly sinister!

"Sun Xiaodie!" Upon recognizing the woman, Tang Yuezhi's expression instantly hardened, her voice tinged with coldness.

Sun Xiaodie was lauded as the foremost Tianjiao of the Sun Family in Black Water City, belonging to one of the esteemed Eight Great Clans.

Within Black Water City, she was considered an equal to Tang Yuezhi, both renowned as the city's 'two Immortal Flowers,' matching each other in beauty, talent, and potential.

However, Sun Xiaodie held a different view, believing Tang Yuezhi to be vastly inferior, a sentiment fueling their ongoing animosity!

The sinister young man flanking Sun Xiaodie was identified as Zuo Kai, a Guest Official artfully recruited by the Sun Family!

Tang Yuezhi murmured, her voice low, "Zuo Kai... acknowledged as the most potent Sword Cultivator within millions of miles surrounding Black Water City, notoriously undefeated below the Wending Realm!"

Zuo Kai stood adjacent to Sun Xiaodie, surveying the gathering crowd with a chilling, sinister smile.

The martial forces of the Sun Family were a considerable number, now exceeding three hundred individuals.

Lin Bai glanced at the Sun Family's forces, a dismissive smirk gracing his lips: "Another batch of individuals rushing towards their doom!"

At this very moment, Lin Bai rose from the Stone Stele, a smile on his face as he declared, "Since everyone has arrived, cease lurking in the shadows and show yourselves!"

Following Lin Bai's command, two contingents of armed men materialized instantly within Black Water City, converging from both the eastern and northern thoroughfares.

Tang Yuezhi turned her gaze to observe.

Emerging from the eastern street was a young woman marred by an unsightly appearance, accompanied by hundreds of warriors. They positioned themselves on the street, fixing their attention upon Tang Yuezhi.

Tang Yuezhi softly identified them: "The Wu Family's contingent, spearheaded by Wu Xingyue, the foremost Tianjiao of the Wu Family!"

"And the Guest Official retained by the Wu Family is none other than... Blood Butcher!"

Wu Xingyue, despite her gender, possessed a visage so unappealing that even her parents struggled to endure it. Consequently, her life became a relentless path of bloodshed, her notoriety echoing throughout Black Water City.

Blood Butcher, a name whispered in dread, stood as the most feared assassin for millions of miles around Black Water City. Legends claimed that the number of warriors who met their end by Blood Butcher's hand surpassed a staggering ten thousand!

Meanwhile, from the northern street, another phalanx of warriors made their appearance.

Tang Yuezhi quietly announced: "The Zheng Family's forces, led by Zheng Shanhe, the Tianjiao of the Zheng Family!"

"The Zheng Family's Guest Official is... Hou Dahai!"

Zheng Shanhe, unremarkable in his appearance, cultivation, and innate talent, excelled nonetheless in the art of fawning and flattery; a true sycophant!

The Zheng Family had secured the services of Guest Official Hou Dahai, renowned as the most formidable Body Refiner within millions of miles of Black Water City. It was rumored he had even clashed with a cultivator of the Wending Realm, emerging without succumbing!

The sight of the Wu Family and Zheng Family warriors converging caused Tang Yuezhi's expression to harden.

Now, the Central Square teemed with the forces of four of the Eight Great Clans.

Only the warriors from the Zhao Family, Qian Family, and Zhou Family had yet to make their appearance.

Li Xiao observed the arrival of the other Three Great Families, his own countenance growing somber.

Had it not been for the unwavering resistance offered by Lin Bai and Tang Yuezhi, the Commander Flag would have long since fallen into the Li Family's possession. By now, Mao Xin would have completed the Magic Circle, granting the Li Family a decisive advantage!

The arrival of these additional Three Great Families left Li Xiao in a state of considerable turmoil!

Sun Xiaodie declared with a cold edge, "Wu Family, Li Family, Zheng Family, now that the three Great Families are present, our discourse shall be settled by might alone!"

"The Commander Flag currently resides in Tang Yuezhi's possession; whoever can wrest it from her grasp shall depend entirely upon their own capabilities!"

Sun Xiaodie let out a chilling laugh, her killing intent flaring visibly.

Her prior disapproval of Tang Yuezhi only intensified, and witnessing her predicament brought Sun Xiaodie a perverse delight in exacerbating her suffering!

"Engage!" Sun Xiaodie sneered, issuing the command for the Sun Family's warriors to commence the assault!

As the Sun Family's warriors surged forward, the warriors of the Zheng and Wu families could no longer refrain from joining the fray and launched their own attacks.

Mao Xin addressed Li Xiao, saying, "Young Master Li, with the Sun, Wu, and Zheng Families having already committed their forces, our course of action..."

Li Xiao shook his head, responding, "There is no alternative now. Since we have entered Dragon City, we must see this through! Let us first secure the Commander Flag!"

"Li Family warriors, follow me... seize the Commander Flag!"

Li Xiao strode forth, leading the Li Family's warriors into the chaotic melee!

Lin Bai rose once more from the Stone Stele, surveying the converging warriors surrounding him. A smile devoid of mercy flickered across his face: "Come, come, it has been an age since I have... slaughtered!"