by Translator: BornToBe; Author: Ordinary Magician (平凡魔术师); Licensed From: 17k
All the other Xiantian experts also charged their way into the midst of the Dragonblood Legion. They had already realized that each of them had to have undergone complete tempering. They were far, far stronger than ordinary Meridian Opening experts. They definitely couldn’t allow them to grow, or the Corrupt path would never be able to rest peacefully.
Complete tempering required piling endless resources to create a genius. Having one person undergo complete tempering could bankrupt a medium-sized sect.
For over three hundred people to undergo it at the same time was unbelievable. Their best option was to take advantage of this time before they had matured to kill them all.
“Heaven’s Soul Annihilates the Void.”
Meng Qi hastily formed hand seals upon seeing several Xiantian experts charge at the Dragonblood Legion. A bright illusory figure charged at a dozen of them.
“Careful, it’s a soul cultivator!”
The emaciated elder standing on the pagoda let out a startled cry, but it was too late. Only two of Xiantian experts had a barrier of light appear over them to protect from Meng Qi’s attack.
As for the remaining ones, they silently fell to the ground. At the same time, their spiritual fluctuations disappeared.
“Fuck, kill that woman!”
That elder finally couldn’t endure it anymore and flashed into motion, charging at Meng Qi.
Previously, when Meng Qi had killed that Meridian Opening disciple at the beginning, he hadn’t been paying attention and hadn’t noticed how he had died.
Now that Meng Qi had shown her skills again, he was filled with panic, and his metal cane smashed down on her with endless Xiantian power.
Meng Qi felt an arm wrap around her, and she was suddenly flying through the air. It was Long Chen who had flung her up, and at the same time, his saber slashed down.
BOOM!
A terrifying qi wave exploded, and whether it was the Dragonblood warriors or the Corrupt experts, they were all blown away. The surrounding buildings completely crumbled.
“Everyone, form into your squads and split up. Don’t let a single one of our enemies escape!” ordered Long Chen.
Following his orders, other than a few who continued to cut down the remaining few Meridian Opening experts, the three hundred and sixty members of the Dragonblood Legion charged at the Xiantian experts.
The Dragonblood warriors had already turned red-eyed. Other than Gu Yang, Yue Zifeng, Song Mingyuan, and Li Qi, they were all just ordinary disciples. They hadn’t even had the qualifications to enter the Jiuli secret realm.
They, who could only be considered absolutely ordinary within the monasteries and supermonastery, had their fates completely changed because of one choice. They had gone from ordinary disciples to geniuses capable of slaughtering anyone in the same realm as easily as cutting through melons. Now, they were capable of battling against Xiantian experts while in the Meridian Opening realm. What kind of glory and pride was that?
Meng Qi and Tang Wan-er summoned their Violet Phoenix Sparrows, flying up into the sky, looking over the entire battlefield. Long Chen had handed them the task of protecting everyone.
Right now, the Dragonblood Legion could be considered a sharp blade, but they were still rough around the edges. They needed more training and sculpting. As they were only just starting out, they had to be protected so that there were no losses.
Meng Qi would occasionally use spiritual attacks, while Tang Wan-er had countless wind blades circulating around her, ready to take action at any moment.
Although the two of them hadn’t broken through to Meridian Opening, their attacks were both very special. As a soul cultivator, Meng Qi’s spiritual attacks were something that could kill even Xiantian experts if they didn’t have soul items to protect themselves.
Furthermore, having absorbed Long Chen’s spiritual seed, her Spiritual Strength had grown a hundred times stronger than before. Her attacks were incredibly powerful.
As for Tang Wan-er, with the assistance of the Wind Spirit Crystal, her comprehension over wind energy had undergone a heaven-toppling transformation. Her attacks were incredibly sharp, so sharp that they even shocked Long Chen.
It was only because of their protection that Long Chen dared allow the Dragonblood warriors to go all-out.
“Go die, Long Chen!” The Corrupt elder roared furiously, his aura erupting and causing heaven and earth to tremble. He had reached the late Xiantian realm.
He was finally completely infuriated. The Meridian Opening disciples he had brought had been completely exterminated, and even half of the Xiantian experts had died. But Long Chen was still alive and well. That result was unacceptable.
The cane in his hand suddenly blossomed with light, and countless runes appeared. A garish light lit up the void.
“Fuck, this old bastard is using Xiantian power to activate his Xiantian weapon!” Long Chen’s expression completely changed.
Long Chen had also finished complete tempering, and his cultivation base had reached the twelfth Heavenstage of Bone Forging. He was just a single step from Meridian Opening.
This was the fastest he had advanced since he had started cultivating. With his current strength, he had no fear toward Xiantian experts when it came to physical strength.
But if they used Xiantian power to activate a Xiantian weapon, then that power was practically apocalyptic. That power would destroy the entire monastery, and he had no confidence in being able to block it. Even if he could receive it, the others would still be blown to bits.
“Idiot, you don’t care about the others’ lives?” raged Long Chen.
“Hehe, as long as you die, it’s fine. For that many complete-tempering disciples to accompany you, you’ll definitely be happy within the nine springs.” The elder laughed sinisterly.
“Hey, wait a sec. In truth, the only thing between us is some misunderstandings. There’s no need to fight and kill.” Long Chen suddenly forced a smile.
“Tch, don’t bother trying to stall for time. Just die!”
The runes on his cane lit up even more intensely, and a terrifying pressure shot out. A scarlet light formed a resonance with heaven and earth.
The Corrupt elder had already locked Long Chen firmly in place. When the light on his cane reached a peak, he smashed it on Long Chen.
“Die!”
“The one to die is you!” exclaimed Long Chen.
Suddenly, a golden petal pierced through his back and came out of his forehead, bringing with it a splash of blood.
“What’s going on?”
The Corrupt elder’s cane gradually dimmed. At the same time, his Spiritual Strength faded.
He fell to the ground, his eyes unfocused. Even in his death, he still didn’t understand how he had died.
“I really have to thank you, Meng Qi,” Long Chen couldn’t help muttering as he glanced up at Meng Qi who was up in the sky forming hand seals.
Just now, Long Chen had really begun to sweat. His power increase had clouded his mind. He might not be afraid of Xiantian power, and he also didn’t need to be afraid of just Xiantian weapons.
He had forgotten one important detail though: Xiantian weapons could only fully release their power with Xiantian power.
If he had really allowed his attack to go through, then perhaps he could have kept himself alive, but everyone else here would have been killed.
Thankfully Meng Qi had noticed he was in danger. She had stealthily sent out one of the jade petals of the soul item Guo Ran had made for her. That petal was incomparably sharp, capable of cutting through metal like tofu.
Long Chen had noticed it, and he had hastily drawn the Corrupt elder’s attention. As a result, he had been completely focused on activating his Xiantian weapon and hadn’t noticed the fatal danger silently approaching him.
For a late Xiantian expert to die without even knowing how was truly sad, but Long Chen wouldn’t bother giving him an explanation.
“Brothers, put in some more
effort. Once you finish killing them, we can continue drinking!” Long Chen walked to the front with his saber on his shoulder.
Now, whether it was the disciples or Elders, they were all dumbfounded. A late Xiantian expert had been killed just like that?
Suddenly, Long Chen’s expression changed and he stamped on the ground, jumping backward.
A sword appeared out of nowhere and cut through the robes on his chest. If he had been a hair slower, that sword would have pierced his heart.
After the sword appeared, a figure showed up. That figure then twisted and suddenly fled into the distance.
“Since you’ve come, don’t leave.”
Long Chen snorted and pointed out a finger. A bolt of lightning shot out.
He was surprised to see that the figure suddenly twisted when he attacked, appearing dozens of meters away. Before Long Chen could attack again, he had already disappeared.
That speed was so fast that it outraged people. Long Chen glanced towards his chest and his broken robes when his saber suddenly slashed to the side.
“Don’t use the same move against me twice.”
Blood splashed, and a figure appeared out of nowhere, one that was cut in two by Long Chen’s saber.
Chapter 530 Drawing Enemies Away On His Own
A figure appeared out of nowhere. However, that figure was cut in two by Long Chen’s saber.
Only now did people recover from their shock. The sudden changes just now had happened so quickly that none of them had even understood what had happened. By the time they did, it was already over.
After killing that person, Long Chen took a step forward and once more slashed with his saber.
Sparks flew as another figure appeared and was forced back a dozen steps. His appearance was incredibly ordinary, and if he was thrown into a crowd, it would be impossible to find him.
Right now, he was completely shocked. “How did you notice me?!”
His response was a bloody blade. His figure suddenly twisted, and he strangely dodged Long Chen’s attack.
Long Chen didn’t chase. He merely raised his left hand, and a bolt of lightning shot out from his finger.
At the same time as he attacked, that person’s body twisted again. It was unknown what movement technique he had used, but it was like he had teleported, appearing dozens of meters away in an instant.
But he had only just appeared there when another bolt of lightning struck him head-on, instantly blowing apart his body.
“I’ve already said, don’t use the same move twice in front of me.” Long Chen slowly lowered his hand.
Long Chen was sure these were assassins. But he was shocked to find that they were able to hide themselves in space. He had almost ended up suffering greatly.
Long Chen had never imagined that assassins would be so brazen as to hide themselves in the midst of such a huge battle.
If it hadn’t been for Meng Qi killing the Corrupt elder, then practically no one would have survived his attack. These assassins really were madmen. For their goals, they were even able to throw away their own lives.
However, when that assassin’s sword had silently pierced towards his chest, Long Chen had suddenly sensed the danger and retreated without even thinking about it.
Then, he had immediately activated his divine sense and finally saw some small clues.
These fellows had used some kind of secret art to cover themselves with a layer of mist, mist that duplicated whatever was behind them, making it seem like they had disappeared.
Relying only on eyesight, it was impossible to notice them. But in front of Long Chen’s divine sense, they could not hide.
Furthermore, after seeing them use that mysterious footwork to dodge twice, he had already noticed that when they used it, their shoulders would lean in the direction they were going, revealing their next location.
So the second person didn’t end up as lucky as the first and was instantly killed by Long Chen. At the same time, the other battle had also ended.
Half the Dragonblood Legion was wounded, but their injuries weren’t heavy. Furthermore, they were all wearing excited expressions.
This battle had allowed them to experience just how powerful they currently were. At the same time, it made them even more grateful to Long Chen. All of this had been bestowed upon them by Long Chen.
“Meng Qi, come over here.” Meng Qi and Tang Wan-er put away the Violet Phoenix Sparrows and walked over.
Long Chen suddenly hugged Meng Qi. Everyone was stunned. This boss of theirs really was a bit too scamp-like. Meng Qi was also completely red, but her expression suddenly changed.
“Long Chen…!”
“Listen to me,” said Long Chen gravely.
Meng Qi wanted to say more, but seeing his expression, she didn’t say anything in the end and simply nodded.
“Right now, there are some matters I have to attend to. Goodbye.”
After saying that, Long Chen directly rushed away, disappearing from their sights, causing everyone to be dismayed. They all looked at Meng Qi.
“Long Chen wants us to quickly leave the monastery and rush to the thirty-seventh monastery, borrowing their transportation formation to reach the supermonastery,” said Meng Qi.
“Why?” asked Gu Yang.
“Are you a fool? You still can’t see something this obvious? Now that our monastery’s transportation formation is broken, who knows whether or not the Corrupt path will only send one wave of attacks?
“If we just wait here for assistance, then we’ll be placing our fates in other people’s hands. It’s better for us to take the initiative to help ourselves,” said Guo Ran.
“Isn’t the sixty-eighth monastery closer to us?” asked Gu Yang.
“Old Gu, you really worry me. How do you know the Corrupt path only attacked our first monastery? It’s not a bad idea for them to exterminate all the surrounding monasteries in passing. If we end up going there, we’ll just be throwing ourselves into their net.
“As for the thirty-seventh monastery, it’s the furthest one. Furthermore, there are no other monasteries on the way, so it’s the best option for us. …Wait, why didn’t boss come with us?” Guo Ran’s expression suddenly changed.
Everyone looked towards Meng Qi. Gu Yang asked, “Senior apprentice-sister Meng Qi, just what is boss doing?”
Meng Qi’s expression was somewhat pained, and she shook her head. “You’re all warriors of the Dragonblood Legion, while Long Chen is the highest commander of the Dragonblood Legion. You should understand what orders are.
“Right now, everyone just needs to focus on moving out to the thirty-seventh monastery. Remember, these are Long Chen’s orders, so don’t question them.”
Hearing that, their hearts sank. Even if Meng Qi didn’t say it directly, they could guess what was happening.
“Everyone from the Dragonblood Legion, gather up! What happened to that confidence you had back when you were cutting down your enemies? Who do you think our boss is? If you have time to be nervous for him, you should focus more on being nervous about yourselves and hurry up,” shouted Guo Ran.
That made all of them feel much more relieved. Who was Long Chen? He was someone who created miracles. Nothing would happen to him.
“Meng Qi, our storehouses…?” asked Tu Fang.
“Elder Tu Fang, as long as we have our lives, we can have anything. Don’t be so begrudging.” Guo Ran hastily pulled over Tu Fang to leave directly. There was no time to care about anything in the storehouses. They were fleeing from calamity, not moving houses.
Just a moment after all of them left, one man and one woman appeared in the monastery. They were Yin Wushang and Yin Qing.
“It ended this quickly?” Yin Qing was surprised. They had rushed over when they had sensed the disturbance. From that time, only an incense stick’s worth of time had passed, but the battle was already over. The ground was littered with the corpses of Corrupt experts.
“The majority of them went that wa
y. Let’s chase.” Yin Qing pointed in the direction Tu Fang and the others had gone.
“Wait a moment.”
Yin Wushang closed his eyes and silently sensed for a while, and then he sneered.
“He actually intentionally set them up to go in that direction, while he fled in the other direction. Hehe, if I ended up falling for that, then I wouldn’t be Yin Wushang. He’s this way, let’s go!”
Yin Wushang directly rushed in the direction Long Chen had gone. He was incredibly fast, like a bolt of lightning, and even Yin Qing was unable to keep up.
…
Long Chen continued rushing the entire time, pushing the Netherworld Ghost Steps to the peak, the wind whistling around him.
“It was definitely Yin Wushang. Other than him, no one could give me that kind of feeling.”
Within the monastery, Long Chen had suddenly felt an intense sensation of danger. Ever since he had started cultivating the Nine Star Hegemon Body Art, his spiritual perception had grown increasingly sharper.
If anyone felt killing intent for him, he would be able to sense it from a great distance. Back then, he had felt that the killing intent was a bit familiar, and he had immediately thought of Yin Wushang.
If it had just been Corrupt experts, Long Chen wouldn’t be afraid. The worst-case was an all-out fight. But the Righteous path’s experts were much more terrifying than the Corrupt path.
If he was entangled by Yin Wushang, it would be extremely troublesome. With Yin Wushang’s temperament, he would definitely not just kill him, but kill everyone around him to keep them silent.
That was also why Long Chen had chosen to split off from everyone. He trusted that with how sinister Yin Wushang was, he could easily sense he had gone in another direction. At that time, he would definitely choose to chase him down.
Long Chen recalled Shui Wuhen’s words that he shouldn’t fight Yin Wushang because he was a terrifying Celestial. Although he was only the weakest first rank, he definitely wasn’t someone he could handle.
Furthermore, the sensation of danger he had felt just now had made his scalp numb. That meant Yin Wushang definitely had the ability to kill him.
