At the same moment, the elder in a red robe and the Ghost Carving Guards in action, attempting to wipe out the three.
“Young Master, you need to go!” Faced with numerous opponents, Master Wind and Master Fire had no choice but to prioritize Lance Eliot’s safety.
In an instant, Master Wind and Master Fire engaged in combat with Gavin and the others. The turbulent inner energy caused the large maple leaves in the garden to continuously fall, resembling a melancholic leaf shower, imparting a poignant feeling.
However, Lance Eliot had no time to appreciate this beauty. After repelling two Ghost Carving Guards, he fled towards the courtyard.
Unfortunately, Lance Eliot couldn’t shake off the Ghost Carving Guards, known for their endurance and speed. He was soon surrounded by nine people.
Among the Ghost Carving Nine Guards, three wielded swords, three used ghost-carved claws, and three brandished long spears.
After narrowing the encirclement, one Ghost Carving Guard waved his right hand, and ghost-carved claws directly attacked Lance Eliot’s throat.
Lance Eliot couldn’t afford to be careless. Drawing his sword, he directly cut through the ghost-carved claws.
The Ghost Carving Nine Guards loved to coordinate. After the ghost-carved claws were severed, various weapons began attacking Lance Eliot, appearing chaotic but harboring hidden intricacies.
Despite Lance Eliot’s advancement to the upper-level Grand Martial Master, under the siege of the Ghost Carving Guards, he could only defend and evade.
After several rounds of attacks, a Ghost Carving Guard’s long spear, like a venomous snake, stabbed directly towards Lance Eliot’s heart.
In a critical moment, Lance Eliot leaned to the side, avoiding the spear’s tip. He then grabbed the spear with his left hand, pulled it, and simultaneously thrust his sword forward.
The sword pierced through the Ghost Carving Guard’s body.
Simultaneously, two ghost-carved claws on either side grabbed Lance Eliot’s shoulders. The sharp steel claws penetrated Lance Eliot’s shoulder, and blood gushed out instantly.
With a forceful pull, the two Ghost Carving Guards who grabbed Lance Eliot flung him away. He crashed to the ground.
Upon landing, two long spears awaited him.
Injured Lance Eliot managed to dodge one spear but the other pierced through his right shoulder. For a moment, blood flowed profusely from Lance Eliot’s shoulder.
Master Wind, who was strategically retreating, witnessed this scene and exclaimed, “Deputy Master!”
Lance Eliot’s injuries triggered Master Fire’s potential. His hands rapidly formed seals, and a golden radiance erupted from his body. The golden glow covered his sword.
“Golden Sword Flying Dragon Slash!” Master Fire shouted, and the golden sword, with an unparalleled sharp aura, slashed towards the elder in the red robe.
The red-robed elder reacted swiftly, evading Master Fire’s Golden Sword Flying Dragon Slash. The powerful sword energy struck the artificial mountain behind the elder, splitting it in two with a thunderous crash.
Seizing the opportunity of the red-robed elder’s retreat, Master Fire swiftly approached Lance Eliot. Dispelling the long spear and ghost-carved claws, he lifted Lance Eliot from the ground.
“Master Wind, Young Master is injured. Let’s retreat!” Master Fire shouted to Master Wind, who was currently in a fierce battle with Gavin.
Seeing Lance Eliot, whose upper garment was stained red with blood and covered in wounds, Elder Master Wind’s face displayed a mix of anger and concern. He forcefully pushed Gavin back with a palm, then retreated to join Master Fire by Lance Eliot’s side.
After exchanging glances, Master Wind and Master Fire unleashed their unique skills, breaking through the encirclement with Lance Eliot, fleeing into the distance.
However, Gavin couldn’t let them escape. He shouted, “Chase them! Kill these three from the Flying Dragon Gang!”
The members of the Ghost Carving Sect pursued Lance Eliot’s group, catching up with them by a small stream not far from the inn. Another intense battle erupted.
The commotion attracted numerous onlookers among martial artists.
“They’re fighting between the Ghost Carving Sect and the Flying Dragon Gang, huh? Audacious, they dare to brawl openly in East Town.”
“They actually dare to defy the rules set by the East family. If the East family finds out…”
“With such a commotion, the East family is bound to know. This is going to be interesting.”
Leo and his group had been monitoring the Ghost Carving Sect and the Flying Dragon Gang’s movements. As many martial artists gathered outside the restaurant near the stream, Violet hurriedly said to Leo, “Leo, you predicted correctly. The two gangs are indeed fighting now.”
Leo, with a calm expression, nodded. Even without the matters of the Fragrance-Sensing Divine Jade and the spirit beast egg, a clash between the two factions was inevitable sooner or later. He only expedited its arrival.
In the martial arts world, strength was universally recognized. Those with the strongest fists held authority.
In East Town, because of the East family’s powerful influence, combative martial artists adhered to the rules set by the East family.
Such confrontations between the Flying Dragon Gang and the Ghost Carving Sect, involving martial arts, hadn’t occurred in over a decade.
Amid the fierce battle between the Ghost Carving Sect and the Flying Dragon Gang, the earth trembled slightly.
Turning to look, a disciplined group of people on horseback trotted towards them. Dressed in red guard uniforms, they bore the emblem of the East family on their chests.
“Look, the Eastern Fire Guardianians of the East family are here!” A martial artist called out.
The leader of this Eastern Fire Guardians squad was a rugged man with a full beard. Holding a heavy sword, he approached the fighting factions. A powerful aura erupted as he shouted, “Stop! No fighting is allowed in East Town!”
The appearance of the Eastern Fire Guardians brought the ongoing battle between the Flying Dragon Gang and the Ghost Carving Sect to a temporary halt. The two groups separated, entering a standoff.
Although the Ghost Carving Sect members wanted to kill those from the Flying Dragon Gang, they didn’t dare to do so in front of the Eastern Fire Guardians. It would undoubtedly be a provocation against the East family’s authority.
To put it bluntly, if they angered the East family, the Ghost Carving Sect might face the risk of annihilation.
At this point, one Ghost Carving Guard was severely injured, and two were lightly injured. Two elders from the Flying Dragon Gang suffered varying degrees of minor injuries, while Lance Eliot was the most severely wounded, his upper body covered in blood. It looked horrifying.
Gavin felt somewhat frustrated and regretful. If the Eastern Fire Guardians had arrived a bit later, he could have undoubtedly killed Lance Eliot right there.
Although Lance Eliot was seriously injured, his life was not in danger. After taking a healing pill, he covered his shoulder with one hand, pointed at Gavin with the other, and maliciously declared, “Gavin, Ghost Carving Sect will pay a hundredfold price for today!”
Gavin scoffed, “Lance Eliot, consider yourself lucky today. Next time, I’ll definitely take your life!”