Hengshui Street.

This was an ordinary street in Cangshui Outer City, a maze of intricate alleys and lanes.

Deep within, Cheng Sheng and Xie Hua lived in a plain-looking house.

"We haven’t made a single catch in days. Master Xiong is going to be furious."

A flicker of fear crossed Xie Hua’s eyes.

The Master Xiong she spoke of seemed to be some sort of extremely vicious entity, whose very name inspired terror.

"It’s all because you let that kid get away last time,"

Cheng Sheng grumbled.

"That’s in the past."

"We’ll head out to the streets later. We can just grab a kid to meet our quota,"

Xie Hua said with a sigh of resignation.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK~

A sudden knock came from the door.

The color drained from their faces.

Only Master Xiong knew about this place.

"Could Master Xiong have sent someone?"

Xie Hua frowned.

"You go open the door and see."

Cheng Sheng was also afraid, so much so that he didn’t dare open it himself.

"Useless coward!"

Xie Hua snorted coldly, but she had no choice but to brace herself and open the door.

Cheng Sheng followed cautiously behind her.

CREAK.

As the wooden door swung open.

A tall, burly figure suddenly appeared before their eyes.

The figure—

The figure blocked out the sun, wearing a Mask of the Hidden Celestial God. He cast a large shadow that enveloped both Xie Hua and Cheng Sheng.

"Who are you?"

Xie Hua frowned slightly.

The figure shot out a kick like a bolt of lightning, striking Xie Hua squarely in the abdomen.

BAM!

She let out a piercing scream, feeling as if her organs had been crushed, and was sent flying several meters.

"Cough, cough, cough~~"

Xie Hua struggled on the ground, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.

Then she saw the figure lift Cheng Sheng with one hand and begin punching him, again and again.

Like a battering ram smashing city gates, the blows tore Cheng Sheng’s flesh and twisted his limbs.

Finally.

A single heavy punch shattered Cheng Sheng’s head, causing it to explode.

Blood, flesh, and brain matter splattered across Xie Hua’s face.

Her eyes filled with absolute terror.

"Great hero... I beg you, spare me!!!"

Enduring the excruciating pain, Xie Hua kowtowed frantically to Han Yuan, begging for her life.

"Speak... Who ordered you to abduct children?"

the masked figure said coldly.

"It’s... Master Xiong!"

"He’s the biggest human trafficker in Cangshui County... We were forced into this."

"He forces us to abduct at least three children every month. If we don’t, he tortures us in countless ways."

Clinging to this as if it were her last hope, Xie Hua continued to badmouth Master Xiong.

"Master Xiong... Who is he?"

the tall figure asked again.

"He’s the Gang Leader of the Evil Bear Gang, Li Qiu. In the Martial World, he’s known as Black Bear,"

Xie Hua said hurriedly.

"Li Qiu..."

The tall figure nodded thoughtfully.

BAM~!

The next moment.

he kicked Xie Hua’s head, and it exploded.

After the killing was done.

The figure quickly left Hengshui Street and sat down in a teahouse.

This person was, of course, Han Yuan.

’The Evil Bear Gang... Sounds rather intimidating,’

Han Yuan drank the slightly sweet tea, a wry smile on his lips.

He sat there in the teahouse until nightfall before leaving.

...

Qingyuan Street.

This street was the territory of the Evil Bear Gang.

After nightfall, it grew even more lively.

This was because it was home to businesses like brothels, gambling dens, and houses of entertainment.

A large number of gang disciples dressed in black patrolled the streets.

In a corner of Qingyuan Street stood a large mansion, currently bustling with activity.

Several banquet tables were set up in the main hall.

Li Qiu, known in the Martial World as Black Bear, was a colossal, burly man with thick hair and rugged features. He truly did resemble a great black bear.

He raised a porcelain bowl and boomed, "Brothers! This month, the Evil Bear Gang’s business is up by thirty percent!"

"And it’s all thanks to you!"

"I, Li Qiu, toast you all!"

With that, Li Qiu immediately picked up his bowl and downed it in one gulp.

A wiry man then shouted, "It’s all thanks to our Gang Leader’s excellent leadership! Everyone, let’s toast the Gang Leader!"

At that, everyone in the hall stood up to toast Li Qiu.

For a time, the hall was a lively scene of clinking cups and boisterous celebration.

Li Qiu lost track of how much he drank. The alcohol went to his head, and he became slightly tipsy.

Just then, a figure wearing a loose robe and a Hidden Heaven Mask walked into the hall.

The figure’s appearance instantly silenced the raucous hall.

The members of the Evil Bear Gang stared at the figure, their eyes filled with malice.

But the figure acted as if they didn’t exist, slowly walking forward.

Even the tipsy Li Qiu frowned. He circulated his Inner Breath to expel the alcohol from his system.

This was the Evil Bear Gang’s headquarters, after all, and the surrounding area was patrolled by gang members.

For this figure to walk in so easily meant that all those guards had likely been dealt with, silently.

"And who might you be?"

Li Qiu asked coldly, his eyes narrowing.

But the figure in the Hidden Heaven Mask remained silent as if they were mute, simply continuing to walk forward, drawing ever closer to Li Qiu!

"Silent treatment? Trying to act like a master?"

An Evil Bear Gang member sneered, abruptly grabbing a Wolf Fang Club and viciously swinging it at Han Yuan’s head.

BAM!

A Hand Blade chopped down with the force of a massive boulder.

The attacking gang member didn’t even have time to react before his head was struck.

It was like smashing a watermelon with a bare hand!

The gang member’s head was split open by Han Yuan’s Hand Blade, and the same blow shattered his neck!

Blood and brain matter sprayed everywhere.

Seeing this, the hearts of the Evil Bear Gang members leaped into their throats, and their scalps tingled with fear.

Han Yuan still made no sound as he walked toward Li Qiu.

"Kill him!!!"

Li Qiu roared.

Hearing his order, several of his trusted subordinates exchanged a look. With perfect coordination, they all drew their Weapons and charged at Han Yuan.

BANG! BANG! BANG!~~~

The figure remained unmoved, sweeping his right hand out casually.

The attackers all screamed as their bones were shattered, and they were sent flying backward.

Dominant and terrifying!

After that, no matter how many people charged him, Han Yuan dispatched each one with a single move.

In an instant, the entire hall filled with agonized screams and the thick stench of blood.

The more people he killed, the more terrifying Han Yuan’s oppressive aura became.

Eventually, no one dared to attack Han Yuan anymore. They could only watch, trembling in fear.

Even Li Qiu felt immense pressure.

"I don’t know how I might have offended you, sir?"

Li Qiu asked, his throat dry and his voice trembling.

"You haven’t... I just want to kill you."

"After all... killing is just a matter of mood."

Han Yuan spoke for the first time.

"Then go to hell!"

Li Qiu let out a furious roar, his massive, burly frame charging toward Han Yuan like a great bear.

He shook his shoulders and immediately executed a Bear Rubbing Tree.

An excited smile spread across Han Yuan’s face, hidden beneath the Hidden Heaven Mask, as he fiercely swung his right hand in a Hand Blade strike.

Giant Spirit Monument-Opening Hand!

The Black Whale Sea-Covering Qi within his body surged instantly, erupting as a burst of unparalleled Divine Power!

As the Hand Blade sliced through the air, it created a powerful shockwave!

BAM!

It struck Li Qiu’s shoulder with brutal force.