Chapter 379 361: Divine Statue's Blessing

After familiarizing himself with the Profound Tier Mo Yuan, Su Yu was about to head back to his room to sleep.

Just then, a tremendous boom echoed from the direction of the distant city, followed by a pillar of fire that shot into the heavens, illuminating half the night sky.

The sound instantly woke Zhen'Er and Ai'Er. Two graceful figures rushed out of their rooms and came before Su Yu.

"Brother Su, what happened?"

"It's nothing to worry about. Just some trouble in the city."

"CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!"

Just then, the patrol team in the front courtyard immediately sounded the alarm gong. Moments later, his third brother, Su Can, stepped into the Inner Courtyard to report.

"Second Brother, a disturbance broke out at the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce in the city. I've already ordered the guards to secure the Su Mansion's main gate."

Su Yu's Divine Sense had already swept across the entire Su Mansion. He saw that everyone had reacted swiftly. The guards, in particular, showed no signs of panic, each manning his post. 'Their response is excellent,' he thought, thoroughly satisfied.

"Mm, well done, Third Brother. You all continue to guard the Su Mansion. If you run into anything you can't handle, have Zhen'Er assist you."

After making arrangements for the Su Mansion's defense, Su Yu's figure flickered. He was out the main gate in an instant, heading straight for the disturbance at the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

...

At the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce, flames licked the sky.

The once-thriving chamber of commerce building was now engulfed in a raging inferno. The fire crackled as it consumed the air, and from the distance, the unending cries of battle could be heard.

"Capture the Black Lotus Sect Demons! Kill anyone who stands in our way without mercy!"

A middle-aged man clad in the Heavy Armor of a Public Security Bureau Commander stood in the middle of the street, issuing the order with a murderous glint in his eyes.

This was none other than Zhao Sen, the Great Commander in charge of this city district!

At Zhao Sen's command, the hundreds of newly arrived Security Guards formed disciplined ranks and swiftly gave chase.

Among them were several dozen Black Armor Guards. Clad in black Heavy Armor and carrying an assortment of weapons—sabers, spears, swords, and halberds—they unleashed a surge of Qi and Blood and led the charge.

"The Black Lotus descends! The people will rise! Mother of Non-Birth, Vacuum Home!"

Soon, the fanatical chants of the Black Lotus Sect members echoed from the darkness as the two sides clashed.

Zhao Sen snorted coldly, his murderous gaze quickly locking onto an Incense Master at the Muscle Forging Realm. He snatched the long spear from his back, and the ground beneath his feet cracked open as he pounced on the Incense Master like a ferocious tiger.

"Die!"

With a furious roar, the long spear in Zhao Sen's hand struck like a dragon, thrusting viciously at his foe.

The Black Lotus Sect Incense Master was shocked. Sensing the lethal intent behind the spear, he hastily raised his twin axes to block.

"CLANG!"

The tremendous clang of metal rang out, so loud it made the ears of several nearby combatants ring, and they scrambled away in fright.

Zhao Sen's strike was terrifying. His Gang Force, perfectly fused as one with his spear, erupted at the moment of impact. The blast instantly wounded his opponent, who spat out a mouthful of blood and stumbled backward, unable to halt his retreat.

"Hmph. Just a piece of trash at the Ape Tendon Realm, and you dare cause trouble in my district!"

The killing intent in Zhao Sen's eyes intensified as he charged again, planning to finish him off in a few moves.

The Black Lotus Sect Incense Master was no match for him. He had no desire to fight a Jiao Tendon Realm expert and immediately turned to flee.

Zhao Sen had only taken a few steps in pursuit when another Black Lotus Sect Demon shot out from the darkness. Wielding a long saber, he had an astonishing aura—he was another Jiao Tendon Realm expert, and he quickly moved to intercept Zhao Sen.

"Good. A big fish has taken the bait. I'll cut you down today as well!"

Facing the newly arrived Senior Incense Master, Zhao Sen showed no fear. On the contrary, the killing intent in his eyes flared, and he instantly clashed with the newcomer.

A short while later, more members of the Public Security Bureau arrived as reinforcements.

"Where do you think you're going, Demon!"

Li Jingxuan spotted the fleeing Incense Master the moment he arrived. Unwilling to let him escape, he moved like a great roc spreading its wings, swooping in for the kill.

However, his killing blow was intercepted by yet another Black Lotus Sect Senior Incense Master.

"Stop that man! Something's not right!"

As Li Jingxuan was blocked, a suspicion instantly formed in his mind. Empowering his voice with Qi and Blood, his thunderous shout echoed through the entire street.

"He's a Scion of the Gods! He has the Divine Statue of Mother Black Lotus on him!"

Su Yu had just arrived on the scene. As his Divine Sense swept over the man, he instantly discovered the Divine Statue hidden in his robes and immediately retracted his sense as if shocked by electricity.

Ever since the Divine Statue of Mother Black Lotus first appeared, the Public Security Bureau had quickly determined its function. A report had been distributed to all Great Commanders, so Su Yu had naturally read it and understood its properties.

'So that's why these Senior Incense Masters are covering his escape. He must be a Scion of the Gods, compatible with the Divine Statue. He can truly unleash its power.'

"Stay put, Demon!"

Wang Lingran's figure emerged from the darkness. She was dressed in a tight black outfit that accentuated her voluptuous figure. Her longsword flashed like a startled swan, instantly piercing the fleeing Demon's chest and causing a flower of blood to blossom.

"Ahhh!"

The Black Lotus Sect Incense Master hadn't expected another Jiao Tendon Realm expert to be lying in ambush. Grievously wounded by the single strike, he let out a pained scream.

Forcing himself to endure the pain, he shot backward, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes.

"You forced my hand!"

As he spoke, he pulled the Divine Statue of Mother Black Lotus from his robes. With a SPIT, he sprayed a mouthful of blood onto it.

The Divine Statue, seated on its lotus pedestal, immediately began to glow with an eerie light as it absorbed the blood.

"Damn it! Die!"

Wang Lingran clearly knew what the Divine Statue could do, and a chill went down her spine. The Great Tendons throughout her body erupted with power. Gang Force poured from her longsword, which glittered with a blinding, cold light as she thrust it at the Demon's throat.

"We welcome the Mother's descent!"

The Black Lotus Sect Incense Master thrust the Divine Statue before him. A strange ripple of power instantly spread out. Though invisible to others, Su Yu's Divine Sense perceived it clearly.

Under the force of that ripple, Wang Lingran's killing blow was effortlessly blocked. The backlash sent her flying backward, a mouthful of blood spraying from her lips.

Su Yu, who had been about to move forward, froze in his tracks. With a flash of light, five Money Darts appeared in his hand.

"The Black Lotus descends to wash away evil karma. This mortal world is a purgatory; the Mother's blessing is our salvation..."

The Demon chanted ceaselessly, and the Divine Statue began to emit astonishing waves of power that radiated outward.

"Thank you, Mother, for your blessing!"

In the distance, the Jiao Tendon Realm expert fighting Zhao Sen had been on the verge of defeat, completely suppressed. But now, an astonishing aura erupted from his body as his Qi and Blood surged dramatically.

"Zhao Sen, get the hell away from me!"

He slashed out with his saber. The blade, wreathed in an eerie red light, slammed into Zhao Sen's spear with a BANG, knocking it aside.

Zhao Sen's expression darkened. The hand gripping his spear trembled slightly as he tightened his grasp on the shaft.

"Wang Lingran, destroy that Divine Statue!"

Zhao Sen's murderous voice rang out. He had been on the verge of wounding his opponent, but the statue's blessing had completely turned the tables.

Wang Lingran knew she had to destroy the Divine Statue. Even if she couldn't, she at least had to interrupt the ritual.

Her figure flickered once more as she lunged toward the Divine Statue.

"VMMMM!"

But another invisible ripple of power radiated out, once again sending her flying.

Everyone present was stunned.

In the distance, Li Jingxuan swung his iron fists, sending sparks of Gang Force flying, but he could barely hold his ground against the other Jiao Tendon Realm expert. Now, with the power of the blessing, his opponent's strength had skyrocketed, and Li Jingxuan found himself painfully suppressed.

"Commander Wang, on my signal, charge one more time!"

At that moment, Su Yu's voice sounded beside Wang Lingran.

Wang Lingran's brow furrowed. 'I've already charged twice and confirmed it. There's an invisible force around the statue, and its power is astounding. I can't possibly break through. What is this Su Yu thinking?'

She had no intention of listening to him. 'I'm already injured,' she thought. 'If I get blasted back again, my injuries will be even worse. And if another Senior Incense Master shows up, we'll be in real trouble.'

So she simply stood her ground, sword held ready, and made no move.

'As for Zhao Sen and Li Jingxuan, they can hold out a little longer. In just a few minutes, the other Commanders, maybe even the Mansion Master, will be here!'

Seeing Wang Lingran's inaction, Su Yu immediately guessed her thoughts.

But he didn't bother to explain or urge her on. Instead, he instantly threw two Money Darts from his hand, sending them flying toward the Divine Statue floating in mid-air.

"THWUMP... THWUMP..."

One of the Money Darts made it to within thirty feet of the statue, the other to within ten feet. But in the end, both let out a muffled thud before being swatted out of the air by the invisible force, fluttering to the ground like falling leaves.

Seeing this, a look that said, 'Just as I expected,' flashed through Wang Lingran's eyes.

'This Su Yu has only just entered the Muscle Forging Realm. His experience is shallow. I'm glad I didn't listen to him.'

However, in the next moment, several more Money Darts appeared in Su Yu's hand, and he hurled them at the Divine Statue.

At the same time, he himself charged toward the statue.

"Haha, another piece of trash! You're courting death!"

The Black Lotus Sect Incense Master's eyes filled with scorn as he watched Su Yu charge forward, as if he expected to see him swatted away like a dead dog in the very next instant.