News had recently spread that the Grand Xuan Dynasty had suddenly withdrawn its troops from the North Sea, switching its target to the headquarters of the Radiant Light Sect.
The experts of the Radiant Light Sect, the Dim Darkness Sect and Copper Men Island had all been congregated in the North Sea Sword Pavilion.
If they wanted to reinforce the Radiant Light Sect, they would have to leave the Grinding Hut Region’s Sword Domain.
However, if the Grand Xuan Dynasty was only faking things with their true target still being the anti-Xuan forces in the Grinding Hut Region, they would be able to easily ambush them as soon as they went to reinforce the Radiant Light Sect.
If the anti-Xuan forces did not send reinforcements, the Grand Xuan Dynasty could simply just attack the Radiant Light Sect for real.
Being on the offensive, the Grand Xuan Dynasty possessed the initiative with more choices being available to them, whereas it was much harder for the anti-Xuan forces.
Still, somehow, the anti-Xuan forces possessed exceptional decisiveness.
They immediately left the Grinding Hut Region, pursuing and attacking the Grand Xuan Dynasty as they left the North Sea. They clamped down on the other’s tail, not giving them any time and space to scheme as they wanted as an ambush was prevented from happening.
Having lost their geographical advantage, the anti-Xuan forces were at a disadvantage in terms of strength.
When the Grand Xuan Dynasty wanted to turn back and counterattack, the anti-Xuan forces would retreat towards the Grinding Hut Region once more.
When the Grand Xuan Dynasty did not give chase, wanting to leave the North Sea, the anti-Xuan forces would come after them once more.
Both sides fought unceasingly just like this, clashing non-stop.
The situation somewhat resembled that previous battle between Yan Zhaoge and that old man as psychological warfare was waged even as they physically fought.
Apart from the global situation, there was also other news that caught Yan Zhaoge’s attention.
For example, everyone was saying and praising that it was a martial practitioner of the Radiant Light Sect who had broken the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation.
This person was called Nong Yuxuan.
Hearing this news, Yan Zhaoge blinked.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 665: How would it be so easy to steal my credit?
HSSB665: How would it be so easy to steal my credit?
Yan Zhaoge blinked, looking rather amusedly at that Grand Xuan Dynasty martial practitioner he had captured, “Nong Yuxuan broke the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation? How did he do it? And when?”
That person said, “I heard that it was in the Whole Tower Region. I am unclear on the specifics.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, asking, “Where did the news spread from?”
The other party answered, “From the Radiant Light Sect. I am unclear on the specifics.”
Yan Zhaoge shook his head, searching above the sea once more. This time, he found a North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioner.
“Starlight Nong used a method of nine stars acting in concert to penetrate through the underground fire pith veins in the Whole Tower Region’s northern region of sea, leading to changes in the spiritual qi of the earth veins there as underground fire spurted out.”
“The eruption of underground fire set off the True Yin Wood Formation Talisman the Xuan dogs had established in the Whole Tower Region. Then, the formation talisman caused the heavenly fire and tribulation thunder congregated up in the sky to descend prematurely.”
“Due to the underground fire, the descent of fire and thunder was concentrated on a single point in the northern region of sea of the Whole Tower Region, not harming any other places in the process. Starlight Nong was really diligent in his considerations.”
The other party was full of praise as he continually sighed in admiration, “A corner at the Whole Tower Region having been shaken prematurely, the entire Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation was affected as a result as its use was reduced greatly.”
“Our anti-Xuan troops are thereby incomparably secure in the Grinding Hut Region, with the Xuan dogs hard pressed to break through.”
“The Radiant Light Sect having helped our sect, having contributed so greatly to the entire anti-Xuan coalition, now that they are in danger, we must surely give it our all, attacking those Xuan together.”
Yan Zhaoge now asked with an expression that seemed like he was smiling whilst also not, “You all believe what Nong Yuxuan said?”
That North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioner looked at Yan Zhaoge somewhat surprisedly, “Of course. Apart from the Grand Xuan Dynasty, the person of the Royal Reed Sea who understands the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation the most is none other than Starlight Nong. Everyone knows this, and events have proven that he is indeed well deserving of his reputation.”
Yan Zhaoge chuckled.
He also felt that Nong Yuxuan should indeed understand said formation to some extent.
After all, not having witnessed it personally, only having observed the clues from afterwards, he had still been able to analyse his general methods and piece them together to form a coherent whole.
Due to the eruption of thunder and fire, there were limited marks left behind at the scene. It would not have been easy to achieve this at all.
Still, it was merely analysis after the deed had been done.
Yan Zhaoge did not speak much more to this North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioner, just asking, “Oh, I wonder where this great hero is now?”
The other party did not feel suspicious as he answered, “I heard that he is currently in the Heavenly Inheritance Region.”
The anti-Xuan forces had pursued the retreating Grand Xuan Dynasty, the two sides going to blows non-stop as they entangled with each other.
The Heavenly Inheritance Region was just out of the Grinding Hut Region. As compared to the pursuing anti-Xuan forces, it could be considered to be in the backlines of the conflict.
That North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioner said as if it was only natural, “Starlight Nong having performed a miraculous deed in breaking the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation of the Grand Xuan, he would definitely be hated by them now. He should naturally be more cautious.”
Yan Zhaoge chortled, “Heavenly Inheritance Region?”
He headed north towards the Heavenly Inheritance Region.
Within the Myriad Dragon Palace, Ah Hu gnashed his teeth together, “Young Master, that fella surnamed Nong is no good person.”
Yan Zhaoge chuckled, “How could stealing my credit be so easy?”
He smacked his lips, “Still, this seems rather like a trap, intentionally luring me into looking for him.”
Hearing his words, Feng Yunsheng’s gaze focused, “He has already refined a great amount of the power of the Rahu Sabre, not fearing the restrictions on him caused by the Cold Sun Divine Sabre?”
“It is most likely so. Otherwise, his confidence here cannot be explained,” Yan Zhaoge shrugged, “Either the Radiant Light Sect has gathered numerous experts in setting up a trap to surround and kill me, with even Seeing Divinity Martial Saints present in ambush, or he can currently wield a great amount of the Rahu Sabre’s power, not fearing the influence of the Cold Sun Divine Sabre. At the same time, it would be equivalent to him possessing an additional mid-grade Sacred Artifact.”
Currently, the Grand Xuan Dynasty and the anti-Xuan forces were locked together in the heat of numerous continued battles, unable to extricate themselves.
The Radiant Light Sect’s headquarters was also likely to become a target of the Grand Xuan Dynasty.
Under such circumstances, it would be very hard for the Radiant Light Sect to spare a great many experts to deal with Yan Zhaoge, what with their peak experts mostly occupied with official matters.
Therefore, it was more likely that only Nong Yuxuan and a few othe
r Radiant Light Sect martial practitioners were in charge of this matter.
Yan Zhaoge stroked his lower chin, “If he is already able to wield a large amount of the power of the Rahu Sabre, he would be able to restrict my Extreme Yang Seal. If he has more than just the strength for a single strike, it would be even more terrifying.”
Ah Hu pulled back the corners of his lips, “If it is like this, Young Master, the difficulty does seem rather high.”
Nong Yuxuan had already been an elite amongst those of the same cultivation level initially.
Even as he tried to obtain the power of the dim sun and cold moon, he had even been able to single-handedly suppress Kang Jinyuan who was also at the late Merging Avatar stage as well as a Dim Darkness Sect Elder of the second level of the Martial Saint realm as they joined forces against him.
Even whilst having been injured by Yan Zhaoge, Nong Yuxuan had still been able to obtain a victory over Kang Jinyuan who had pursued him in an attempt to slay him.
So long as the power of the Rahu Sabre was not restricted by the Cold Sun Divine Sabre, even if there was only the strength for a single strike, it would already be sufficient for Nong Yuxuan to discount the threat of the Extreme Yang Seal.
Moreover, even if not many of his fellow disciples accompanied him, Nong Yuxuan would surely not be alone.
As he schemed to slay Yan Zhaoge, he would naturally have made preparations for it.
Following his previous bouts with Yan Zhaoge, Nong Yuxuan no longer dared to underestimate him.
Feng Yunsheng pondered for a moment before suddenly saying, “Perhaps there is a way.”
As Yan Zhaoge looked at her, Feng Yunsheng raised the Cold Sun Divine Sabre in her hand, “I can risk it a little.”
“Oh,” Yan Zhaoge’s heart jolted, his expression involuntarily turning rather strange as he understood what it was that she intended, “I already said it initially. I am a person who likes danger, often stirring up some big scenes. Therefore, I was looking for a manageress to manage me, helping to rein me in at crucial moments.”
“Yet from the looks of it now, I seem to have found someone even crazier than me?”
Feng Yunsheng smiled upon hearing his words, “I also said it then. I might go crazy together with you sometimes as well.”
Yan Zhaoge felt pained, “I really got on with a dangerous one.”
After joking for a bit, Yan Zhaoge asked solemnly, “How many breaths of time can you endure now?”
“Twelve breaths,” Feng Yunsheng replied just as solemnly, “It is taking a risk, not sending myself to my death. I understand this principle.”
Yan Zhaoge calculated for a moment before saying, “At that time, we will have to see their specific arrangements before making a decision. The Grand Xuan Dynasty might just have the intention of waiting by the side to profit from our conflict.”
Leaving the depths of the sea, Yan Zhaoge’s group arrived at the Heavenly Inheritance Region.
From his previous conversation with that North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioner, Yan Zhaoge already knew that apart from Nong Yuxuan, Yue Baoqi was coincidentally there as well.
There were some Dim Darkness Sect martial practitioners present as well. Still, Yan Zhaoge was not acquainted with any of them.
When Yue Baoqi rushed over to see Yan Zhaoge after having been notified by other North Sea Sword Pavilion martial practitioners, she had a solemn expression on her face.
The first thing she said upon their meeting was, “Who exactly was it who broke the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation?”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “From your question, you doubt it as well?”
Yue Baoqi fell silent. She had previously heard Yan Zhaoge mention that he had a way to break the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation. Still, she had fled following Kang Jinyuan’s appearance.
She had not personally witnessed Yan Zhaoge’s capture of Kang Jinyuan and his thwarting of the grand formation afterwards.
It was just that thinking of Yan Zhaoge’s previous words and knowing how Yan Zhaoge had enmity with the Radiant Light Sect, next seeing the current situation, doubt inevitably arose in her mind.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 666: The way you eat is too ugly
HSSB666: The way you eat is too ugly
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “It was naturally I who broke the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation. As for a certain someone surnamed Nong, he merely stole the credit and reputation for himself.”
Looking at Yan Zhaoge, Yue Baoqi was silent for a time.
After considering for a moment, she said, “If you don’t mind, let me take you to see my sect’s Elder Qi who presides over the affairs in the Heavenly Inheritance Region.”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “Why not invite the martial practitioners of the other great sects present as well as witnesses to this affair.”
Seeing Yan Zhaoge as confident as this, Yue Baoqi could not help but shoot him another glance as she said after pondering momentarily in silence, “Such a decision will have to be made by Elder Qi.”
Yan Zhaoge said nonchalantly, “The guest follows as the host intends.”
They travelled together, but not long after they had begun their journey, infinite radiance visibly arose in the distant horizon, brightly illuminating the heavens and the earth.
Seeing this, Yan Zhaoge laughed, “Indeed, they were waiting specifically for me.”
Yue Baoqi felt rather awkward, knowing that it was most likely her fellow disciples who had leaked the news such that the Radiant Light Sect knew of Yan Zhaoge’s arrival here so quickly.
While they may have done so unintentionally, she still felt embarrassed by their oversight.
Yan Zhaoge’s expression was as per usual as a few streaks of light rapidly arrived before him. After they had halted, a few figures appeared.
The one leading them was precisely Nong Yuxuan.
Led by him, the group of Radiant Light Sect martial practitioners vaguely made as if to surround them.
Nong Yuxuan stared at Yan Zhaoge, a Radiant Light Sect martial practitioner beside him looking at Yue Baoqi as he said, “This person has gone against our sect time and time again, even having hurt and killed our sect’s martial practitioners. We will be properly settling things with him now. I hope that Fairy Yue will not interfere with this matter.”
Yue Baoqi frowned slightly, “He is currently a guest of my sect.”
Nong Yuxuan said mildly, “I will personally pay my apologies to Pavilion Lord Gu afterwards. For now, your sect should just stay out of it.”
Yue Baoqi’s gaze hardened as she could hear that behind the mildness of the other party’s tone existed a firm will and determination, with cold killing intent that would not be easily shaken.
Yann Zhaoge smiled, “In wanting to kill me now, part of it is because of our past enmity. The other part must be you wanting to silence me such that no one else knows that you stole my credit in the breaking of the Heavenly Fire Tribulation Thunder Formation?”
A Radiant Light Sect martial practitioner roared in rage, “A load of utter nonsense!”
Nong Yuxuan’s expression was calm, “That is not important. Most important is you daring to show up.”
He looked at Yan Zhaoge with a rather strange gaze, “It seems that you must have brought it along with you up to the World beyond Worlds. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be as bold as this.”
A hint of a smile was revealed at the corners of Nong Yuxuan’s mouth, “This really couldn’t be any better.”
Yan Zhaoge spread his palms apart, “It looks like you haven’t learnt your lesson.”
Nong Yuxuan strode forth atop the air, “Try me then.”
Now, a vast, vigorous sword-intent emanated from another direction.
Sword-light flickered as a sword-qi swept through the surrounding heavens and earth like the tides of the sea.
Seeing this, Yue Baoqi sighed slightly in relief. Then, an old man appeared in front of everyone.
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Nong Yuxuan’s expression did not change, “Elder Qi, my sect wants to handle some personal enmity, hoping that your sect will not interfere.”
The expert of the North Sea Sword Pavilion who presided over affairs here, Elder Qi, gazed at Yue Baoqi, “What’s the situation?”
Yue Baoqi glanced at Nong Yuxuan and the other Radiant Light Sect martial practitioners before explaining the situation to Elder Qi via sound transmission.
After hearing what had happened, the other party’s expression turned grave.
He looked towards Yan Zhaoge somewhat doubtfully.
Yan Zhaoge was currently gradually getting more and more famous in the Royal Reed Sea. While he was still a Martial Grandmaster, he was viewed as no ordinary figure.
It was just that as compared to the long established fame of Nong Yuxuan, his reputation was clearly still lacking somewhat.
This inevitably caused Elder Qi to have some doubts.
After all, if things had really happened like Yan Zhaoge had said, the consequences would really be disastrous.
However, Elder Qi just had to take the matter seriously here, because behind Nong Yuxuan stood the Radiant Light Sect, one of the four great powers of the Royal Reed Sea who possessed many experts.
In their resistance against the Grand Xuan Dynasty, the Radiant Light Sect played an important role.
When the North Sea Sword Pavilion had been attacked by the Grand Xuan Dynasty, the Chief of the Radiant Light Sect, Luo Zhitao, had brought along their high-grade Sacred Artifact, the Sun Moon Wheels, in personally assisting the Grinding Hut Region in the North Sea, helping them in standing against the forces of the Grand Xuan Dynasty.
The Radiant Light Sect’s own headquarters had come under threat by the Grand Xuan Dynasty as a result.
Meanwhile, however much of a heaven-defying genius Yan Zhaoge was, at the current time, at least, he was definitely incomparable to the Radiant Light Sect in terms of importance.
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