Desperados Attack - Chapter 63 - Blood Explosion

At this moment, the person who claimed to be Mohuoluoja spoke of the legendary Black Wolf Banner, a statement that would startle anyone who heard it or saw it.

The legend of the Black Wolf Banner in the Western Regions of Tubo was known to all.

The story of the Black Wolf Banner in Tubo City symbolized fairness on the plains.

Upon hearing Mohuoluoja mention the Black Wolf Banner, Duanmu Xun felt a shock in her heart, thinking, “Could it be that he knows the Black Wolf Banner is at my manor?”

Is the Black Wolf Banner at Nine Star Manor?

Indeed, the Black Wolf Banner was at Nine Star Manor, which was exactly why Tiger-Wilting Manor had sent someone to request this treasure of the manor.

With certainty, Mohuoluoja asserted, “Say no more, hand over the Black Wolf Banner quickly, or do not blame me for my merciless blade.”

Anyone confronted by such a creature, half-man and half-snake, would be shaken, but now was not the time for fear, for fearing would mean losing their manor’s treasure.

She thought to herself, saying, “Mr. Duan, if you drive him away, what if I lend you the Black Wolf Banner?”

Duan Pingzhang was startled and exclaimed, “What? Is the Black Wolf Banner really at your manor?”

Duanmu Xun, arms crossed, disdainfully replied, “Don’t feign ignorance; if you didn’t know the Black Wolf Banner was at my manor, why would you bother to curry favor for no reason?”

Duan Pingzhang’s presence here was purely because he believed that the largest manor in the Tubo Kingdom would have news of the Black Wolf Banner. To his surprise, it was actually at Nine Star Manor.

Hearing this news, Duan Pingzhang could barely contain his excitement. The Black Wolf Banner he had long coveted was now within reach, ready to fulfill his grand ambitions.

“Good!”

Duan Pingzhang responded, ready to stick to his original plan. If he discovered information about the Black Wolf Banner, he would go through hell and high water to obtain it. Now, with the Black Wolf Banner within arm’s reach, Duan Pingzhang only needed to win one more battle, and his journey to the Western Regions would be a triumphant retreat.

After his reply, a ball of fire was already flung from his hand.

Under the watchful eyes of Duanmu Xun, Xiao Feng, and others outside the manor, Mohuoluoja’s blood-red sword, the Blood-Stained Painting, cleaved through the air with a single strike.

Duan Pingzhang was startled by the power of the strike; standing several yards away, he could feel its fearsome force.

The sword split the fireball, sending two fiery halves flying to either side.

Mohuoluoja’s sinister laugh sent chills down one’s spine. In that moment of bewilderment, Duan Pingzhang somewhat regretted agreeing to Duanmu Xun’s request to deal with the resurrected Su Xinghe, now Mohuoluoja.

But as Mohuoluoja advanced step by step, Duan Pingzhang could not feel any change in his presence.

Mohuoluoja approached, presumably knowing the information about the Black Wolf Banner, thus he advanced toward him.

As Mohuoluoja slowly crawled towards him, Duan Pingzhang didn’t find him as terrifying as one might expect, for he had already figured out that this person’s strength relied solely on the sword in his hand.

At that thought, Su Xinghe couldn’t help but think, “Wouldn’t seizing that sword be like adding wings to a tiger?”

Taking a step back, Duan Pingzhang watched as Mohuoluoja moved closer step by step, a bead of sweat sliding down his left cheek.

Was Duan Pingzhang scared? No, but he couldn’t understand why this self-proclaimed Mohuoluoja was approaching him. Was it to kill him? That seemed impossible. Despite Mohuoluoja’s formidable presence, he likely couldn’t defeat Duan Pingzhang instantly. Thus, Duan Pingzhang saw this as an opportunity.

“Your sword?”

Hearing Duan Pingzhang inquire about his sword, Mohuoluoja mistakenly thought he was being offered the Black Wolf Banner in exchange and eagerly crawled forward even more.

Famous among the Eight Deities of Heaven for his naivety, Mohuoluoja’s confidence in his unmatched abilities was as strong as ever.

Duan Pingzhang, misunderstanding the situation, saw Mohuoluoja crawling faster upon his casual remark. He waved his hands, stammering, “Uh, brother, I…”

He didn’t know what to say.

Taking Duan Pingzhang’s hesitation as another rejection, Mohuoluoja raised his hand to clarify, but Duan Pingzhang, ever cautious, mistook the gesture for a sudden attack.

“Ah…”

Duan Pingzhang gasped as his hand emitted a black light, and with a fierce gesture, a giant fire bear materialized out of thin air.

The bear’s fearsome appearance startled Mohuoluoja, who had never expected a mortal to master the art of shaping True Qi into form. Thinking Duan Pingzhang was merely showing off, Mohuoluoja was about to offer his sword when the bear suddenly lunged at him.

With fierce momentum, the bear attacked, and Mohuoluoja, surrounded by a shield of True Qi, blocked with his sword. Perhaps because the sword was the ancient divine Blood-Stained Painting, the blocking stroke seamlessly transitioned into a cut, and the bear vanished with a mournful cry.

“Who exactly are you?”

Duan Pingzhang pointed at Mohuoluoja and demanded, “Don’t take another step forward, or don’t blame me for being rude!”

Few knew the name Mohuoluoja.

Mohuoluoja responded, “Don’t speak further; just fulfill what you promised me earlier!”

Duan Pingzhang looked perplexed, thinking, When did I promise you anything? What did I even promise?

With that, he said, “You lying worm, spouting nonsense! When did I ever promise you anything?”

Unable to contain himself, Duan Pingzhang feared that his words might make Duanmu Xun think he had some connection with this demon, potentially causing her not to give him the Black Wolf Banner, so he cursed loudly.

Hearing Duan Pingzhang’s harsh words, Mohuoluoja, enraged, didn’t bother to reply but remembered the insults and thrust his sword in response.

This thrust was a basic move, one even a child with minimal skills could dodge.

Seeing the move, Duan Pingzhang was even more convinced of Mohuoluoja’s lack of real skill. Delighted, he barely noticed a drop of blood fly from the sword tip. Confident he could avoid the blade, Duan Pingzhang swayed slightly as the blood drop hit him right in the chest.

Unconcerned at first, Duan Pingzhang was unaware that the moment the blood hit his chest, Mohuoluoja pulled back his short sword, his left hand forming Hand-seals and chanting spells.

Suddenly, the drop of blood seemed to come alive, spreading rapidly from the spot on his chest.

Mohuoluoja shouted, “Explode!”

The spreading bloodstain exploded on Duan Pingzhang’s body, creating a spectacularly gruesome scene, reminiscent of when Su Xinghe was consumed by fire.

Now, with his body exploding, even if Duan Pingzhang were made of iron and copper, he was bound to fall.