Chapter 87: Old Ancestor Wang Loses An Arm
Dead Fire Abyss.
Located at the border of Qingzhou and Chuzhou, it is a dangerous place among the mountains. Inside, it is deathly silent and filled with a kind of crimson poisonous grass resembling flames, making it difficult for ordinary people to enter. Therefore, it is called Dead Fire Abyss.
The Demonic Sect Branch is situated within it.
Usually, this place is rarely visited by people, but starting from two days ago, large armies began to blockade the area.
In recent years, the Demonic Sect has been restless, constantly probing. The Great Yan Dynasty decided to strike hard this time to intimidate the Demonic Sect.
The Demonic Sect Branch had already noticed and attempted to break through.
But all were blocked back.
There are things in the Demonic Sect Branch that cannot be abandoned, but the pressure from the Imperial Court side is not great. The strengths of both sides are roughly equal, gradually forming a stalemate.
Of course, this is something both sides are happy to promote.
The Demonic Sect side is trying every means to delay time, pack up the precious items inside and prepare to transfer them, and strive to break through to pass information to other branches. The Imperial Court side is waiting for support from Wang Family Old Ancestor.
When Dragon Mountain Daoist and others arrived here, they saw this scene.
Dozens of figures descended from the sky, attracting the attention of many Imperial Court experts.
Dragon Mountain Daoist and others were also sizing up the congregation opposite.
All of them were spirited.
On the Imperial Court side, there were also five Heavenly Human Realm experts.
Especially the one leading them.
Wearing cyan armor and holding a blood-colored spear, this middle-aged man had cold eyes filled with killing intent. Just one glance felt like seeing mountains of corpses and seas of blood float and sink. The congregation had already recognized his identity.
Heavenly Human Ranking twenty-eight, Divine Feather Great General.
He is one of the several famous Great Generals of the Great Yan Dynasty. Each one not only commands troops like a god but is also a Martial Way expert with astonishing cultivation.
Even Green Ox Swordsman couldn’t help but tense up. Heavenly Human Ranking only ranks thirty-six. Each step forward in ranking means slightly stronger strength, and every ten ranks, there is a qualitative gap.
“We have seen Divine Feather Great General!” The congregation cupped their fists in salute.
Wang Family Old Ancestor even laughed loudly:
“Divine Feather Great General, this old man has not failed in his mission and has brought reinforcements.”
He respectfully presented the Great Yan Martial Saint Token.
Divine Feather Great General nodded slightly. His gaze swept over the congregation and fell on the five Heavenly Humans, especially pausing for a moment on Green Ox Swordsman. His gaze was even more satisfied, which surprised him a bit. He originally thought Wang Family Old Ancestor would at most bring two Heavenly Humans, but unexpectedly brought four, and even one Heavenly Human Ranking expert among them.
This time, their own Heavenly Human Realm experts directly surged to ten, fully twice that of the Heavenly Human experts in this Demonic Sect Branch.
Originally expected to be eight against five, now it’s ten against five.
Even if these temporarily conscripted people aren’t so desperate, it’s still a sure win!
Using the smallest force to accomplish this would mean greater merit for him.
Otherwise, if directly mobilizing ten Heavenly Human Realm from the Imperial Court, there probably wouldn’t be anything for him.
A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
“Well done, thank you for your hard work, Wang Family Old Ancestor.” These words made Wang Family Old Ancestor laugh even more heartily.
Then this Great General continued:
“This must be the newly advanced Heavenly Human Realm Dragon Mountain True Person, right? I’ve heard of your great name for a long time.”
Dragon Mountain Daoist hurriedly returned the courtesy.
“This time, Wang Family Old Ancestor temporarily brought everyone here on my suggestion, only because the Demonic Sect is hateful. In recent years, they have been stirring up trouble. If we can kill some of their aura, Qingzhou and Chuzhou will be more peaceful in the future. This time, borrowing True Person’s Heavenly Human Ceremony to summon everyone, please do not blame Wang Family Old Ancestor.”
These words made everyone in the congregation tense up.
This was openly showing support for the Wang Clan. If anyone causes trouble for the Wang Clan afterward, they would have to weigh it carefully.
“We dare not. Serving Great Yan is our duty.”
The congregation all waved their hands.
Seeing that everyone was at least cooperatively on the surface, Divine Feather Great General was in an even better mood. He continued:
“Everyone, rest assured. For serving Great Yan, the Imperial Court will not be stingy. After this success, this general will report to His Majesty, and there will be rewards for all.”
“Now I will inform everyone of the situation of this Demonic Sect Branch.”
All of them perked up.
Rewards aside, the urgent matter is to get through this first. This intelligence concerns everyone’s lives.
Divine Feather Great General chuckled lightly:
“Everyone need not worry. This Demonic Sect Branch has only five Heavenly Human Realm experts, one of whom is not on the Heavenly Human Ranking, but his strength should be on par with this general and Brother Green Ox. With Brother Green Ox and this general joining hands to suppress him, there will be no mistake.”
The first sentence relaxed the several Heavenly Human Realm experts.
In this way.
It’s two against one, much safer. What everyone worried about most was when the number of Heavenly Human combat powers was not much different—not only having to fight desperately with the opponent but also guarding against sneak attacks popping up from nowhere. In that case, luck sometimes matters a lot.
The Core Elixir Realm experts also relaxed a lot. After all, with the Heavenly Human Realm tied down, they at least didn’t have to worry about being instantly killed by the aftermath of a Heavenly Human popping out from somewhere.
Green Ox Swordsman asked:
“May I ask the Great General, haven’t these Demonic Sect people thought of breaking through?”
He was somewhat puzzled.
Two days’ time, and they obediently waited here for them to come to aid without any defense?
A hint of playful smile appeared in Divine Feather Great General’s eyes:
“This Dead Fire Abyss is the most suitable for cultivating Blood Demon Flower. The Blood Demon Flower in this Demonic Sect Branch is already close to maturity. Those old demons naturally won’t abandon it. To transfer the Blood Demon Flower with roots intact without damaging its properties requires several days of preparation.”
“During this time, as long as this general doesn’t press too hard, they naturally won’t jump the wall in desperation.”
Blood Demon Flower!
A trace of fervor appeared in Wang Family Old Ancestor’s eyes. It is a supreme treasure that can enhance essence, extremely useful for Heavenly Human Realm. If the foundation is deep enough, it can even perfect the Essence Flower in one go.
Divine Feather Great General clapped his hands, and immediately someone brought up several disheveled Martial Way experts, some with their pipa bones pierced, auras weak, eyes dull without any ferocity, including no lack of Gang Yuan Realm experts.
“Old Demon Lin thought I didn’t know he secretly sent people out for aid. In fact, this general had long laid a heaven-roaming net. None of these little demon brats who went out escaped. He is destined to wait in vain for aid, while this general’s reinforcements have arrived!”
He laughed loudly.
But the congregation was shocked by this Great General’s methods, calculating the Demonic Sect to death.
Wasn’t this also a kind of demonstration to them?
Some Core Elixir Realm experts who had been dissatisfied on the way here all fell silent, squeezed out flattering smiles, and extinguished that improper thought in their hearts.
Divine Feather Great General observed expressions and secretly laughed in his heart.
A combination of kindness and power was enough to maximize the combat power of these people before him.
Then, he looked toward the poisonous grass in the distance that burned like flames, his gaze gradually filling with killing intent, his voice even colder:
“You all adjust your breathing for one hour. After one hour, exterminate the demons!”
……
Rumble!
Thunder boomed, heavy rain poured.
With the power of many Heavenly Human Realm experts, changing the weather is not difficult.
The fiery red poisonous grass of Dead Fire Abyss also emitted a faint glow under the night sky, looking from afar like flames. Led by Divine Feather Great General, one by one Heavenly Human Realm experts soared into the air, while Green Ox Swordsman and others hid behind.
The cyan armor worn by Divine Feather Great General was glowing, and the blood-colored spear in his hand had astonishing baleful aura circulating.
He did not conceal his aura.
A sneak attack was impossible.
Divine Feather Great General let out a long howl to the sky, swung the spear in his hand, and streaks of blood-colored spear light rushed into the dangerous place like wandering dragons, accompanied by heaven and earth power. This spear light had astonishing baleful aura and ferocious aura.
The four Heavenly Human Realm behind him moved in unison, streaks of beams rushing into the dangerous place, erupting in earth-shattering fluctuations.
Rumble rumble!
Lights bloomed in the distant dangerous place, sounds shaking the sky, illuminating the night sky.
A sinister cold shout rose as if from the nine abysses:
“Divine Feather, can’t you hold back anymore?”
Divine Feather Great General laughed madly to the sky:
“Old Demon Lin, for letting you live two more days, today this general sends you to the Yellow Springs!”
Old Demon Lin snorted coldly:
“This seat wants to see where you get the ability.”
A gloomy-faced white-haired elder soared into the sky. As he rushed out, he already telepathically commanded:
“Forget the rest, break through!”
Now the most precious Blood Demon Flower was already harvested. The other things hurt to abandon, but they could only be discarded. The debt would be collected slowly another day!
Four Heavenly Human Realm experts behind him also soared into the air.
In an instant.
The great battle was about to erupt.
Ten Heavenly Human Realm experts battling, the scene was extremely spectacular. The night sky was constantly illuminated by lights—that was heaven and earth power colliding, continuously emitting rumbling sounds.
Within the Demonic Sect Branch, battles also erupted under the lead of one by one Core Elixir Realm experts.
The entire Dead Fire Abyss.
Became unprecedentedly lively.
The numerous Demonic Sect experts had already realized that the Great Yan Dynasty was determined to fight them to the death this time!
Heavy rain poured, blood dyed the deluge.
Green Ox Swordsman, Dragon Mountain Daoist, and others exchanged glances, preparing to act according to plan.
They could slack off appropriately, prioritizing self-preservation, but couldn’t truly not exert effort, or the consequences would be severe.
Old Demon Lin held a war saber, white hair flying wildly. He slashed away the spear in Divine Feather Great General’s hand with one saber, then swept downward, gradually sensing something wrong.
This time the Great Yan’s offensive was much fiercer than before.
In shock and doubt, a miserable scream suddenly rang out.
A new Heavenly Human Realm expert charged out—it was Wang Family Old Ancestor, who was the most vigorous. Seizing the opportunity, he rushed out and punched, brutally shattering the right arm of a Demonic Sect Heavenly Human Realm expert into pieces.
Then two against one, that Demonic Sect expert immediately fell into peril.
Old Demon Lin was furious.
But before his rage could erupt, a stunning saber light slashed through the night sky, completely suppressing all his rage.
“Green Ox Swordsman!”
Old Demon Lin gnashed his teeth. As a fellow Blade Dao expert, he was naturally very familiar with this swordsman above the Heavenly Human Ranking.
Green Ox Swordsman said nothing, the unedged saber behind him blooming with earth-shattering sharpness.
One by one Heavenly Human Realm experts charged out.
White River True Person, Carefree Lord, and Dragon Mountain Daoist all found their opponents, catching the Demonic Sect experts off guard.
In an instant.
The Demonic Sect Heavenly Humans were all facing two against one, too busy to help each other, especially the one whose arm was shattered by Wang Family Old Ancestor, in desperate situation. Wang Family Old Ancestor was full of killing intent, wanting to earn merit, his moves ruthless.
Divine Feather Great General’s aura grew even stronger:
“Old Demon Lin, today is your death day!”
Old Demon Lin looked at the suddenly added five Heavenly Human Realm experts and was dumbfounded. He completely didn’t understand where so many Heavenly Human Realm masters suddenly came from. After all, Heavenly Human Realm aren’t cabbages; if gathered, he would have received the news in advance.
Until he saw two faces.
He hadn’t seen the real persons, but had portraits.
“That is True Martial Sect’s Dragon Mountain Daoist? And Qingzhou Wang Clan’s Wang Quan?”
“Dragon Mountain Daoist isn’t a newly advanced Heavenly Human holding the Heavenly Human Ceremony? How could he suddenly…”
This thought just rose, and he immediately woke up.
He coldly looked at Divine Feather Great General, swung the war saber in his hand, tearing through spear light and saber qi, his voice hoarse:
“Divine Feather, good scheme!”
He then realized that these several Heavenly Human Realm experts were probably all attending Dragon Mountain Daoist’s Heavenly Human Ceremony and then came to aid together.
While fighting, Old Demon Lin listened to the sounds from all around. Those suddenly charging Core Elixir Realm experts were probably the same. He had already pieced together the cause and effect from their scattered words, his eyes fierce and full of hatred.
He hated Divine Feather Great General’s scheme, hated Wang Family Old Ancestor for bringing so many reinforcements, and also hated Dragon Mountain Daoist for not holding the ceremony sooner or later but right at this time!
“Still daring to be distracted?” Divine Feather Great General shouted coldly.
He and Green Ox Swordsman flanked left and right, seizing this opportunity to blast Old Demon Lin from the sky into the ground with a trembling sound. Old Demon Lin lost one arm, suffered heavy injuries, life or death unknown.
Green Ox Swordsman was slightly silent, while Divine Feather Great General laughed.
The two did not relax but closed in on where Old Demon Lin fell.
Seeing this situation.
The Demonic Sect congregation was terrified.
This was already a certain death situation!
Wang Family Old Ancestor laughed loudly, fighting even more vigorously, even exchanging injury for injury. This time he earned great merit, and the Wang Clan would have a brighter future.
The opposing Demonic Sect experts only felt this guy was like he had been injected with chicken blood, could only curse inwardly, but the fear in their eyes grew denser.
Today, they were done for.
At this moment.
A terrifying blood-colored saber light rose into the sky, slashing toward Wang Family Old Ancestor. That aura was enough to make ordinary Heavenly Human Realm tremble.
It was Old Demon Lin!
In desperate situation, he consumed the not fully mature Blood Demon Flower and even activated Blood Burning Great Law, forcibly suppressing his physical injuries. Unable to suppress his hatred, he used heaven and earth power to control the war saber, turning it into blood-colored saber light slashing toward Wang Family Old Ancestor and Dragon Mountain Daoist—both to vent and to attract attention—while he himself turned into blood light and fled to the other side.
Wang Family Old Ancestor’s pupils dilated, the threat of death making his heart tremble wildly. But he had been fighting at full force, his reaction half a beat slow. His body bloomed with light, and he could only punch out.
But the blood-colored war saber contained Old Demon Lin’s hatred and rage—how could it be so easily blocked.
Saber light scattered, Wang Family Old Ancestor’s right arm was instantly pulverized into blood mist, and he let out a miserable howl.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead, eyes filled with fear. If not for his heroic sacrifice of the arm as price, his whole body would probably have been split in two!
Heavenly Human Ranking level expert, too terrifying!
Wang Family Old Ancestor turned his head to look.
Seeing that blood-colored war saber charging straight ahead, continuing toward Dragon Mountain Daoist!
