Chapter 356: Chapter 215: Four Celestial Generals, One Against Four! (Part 2)

The Cyan Cloud soldier didn’t even sense someone stepping over them, while the Black Mountain rebel soldier bled from all seven orifices, having their skull crushed and died.

"What excellent body technique."

Shangguan Ke’s beautiful eyes sparkled. Just this display of lightweight body technique proved that Li Feiyu was not an ordinary person. It seemed this Cyan Cloud candidate for the Golden Order had genuine skills.

Wang Xuantian stood alone outside Changfeng County Town, firmly positioned at the center of the battlefield, observing as five figures attacked. His face was calm as he first glanced at Su Mu’s position, then his eyes shifted between Zhou Qing and Shangguan Ke.

"Four Sixth Grade fighters and a monstrosity... a good feast of blood."

Just as Zhou Qing was about to approach, six more figures leaped down from the towering city walls of Changfeng City behind Wang Xuantian. These six had unordinary auras, including the blind swordsman and the burly man seen that night.

However, compared to that night, the two had undergone dramatic changes in merely a few days, their aura deeper and more imposing.

"Wei Ming, Xie Li... it seems Wang Xuantian has some means of helping people quickly break through to the Sixth Grade."

Among the six were familiar faces. While the blind swordsman and the burly man’s transformations were significant, Wei Ming and Xie Li’s change was even greater. Their previously unstable aura was now stable, having truly entered the Middle Third Grade’s realm. 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"The Celestial King shared corruption officials’ destiny, helping us achieve rebirth and reach the Middle Third Grade’s realm. For this battle, we would follow him into boiling water and face destruction without hesitation!"

Wei Ming, Xie Li, and the rebel army’s newly promoted Sixth Grade strongmen were all excited and passionate. After that night, they had great confidence in Wang Xuantian, firmly believing they would win this battle.

Now they were all Sixth-Grade martial artists. There was no need for the Celestial King to intervene as they could clear everything before them.

Perceiving the five attacks coming, all gazes turned their way. Among the rebel army, the focus was not on Zhou Qing, Shangguan Ke at the forefront, nor the Lin Family siblings, but on Su Mu at the very end.

"It’s Li Feiyu, he’s here too!"

"Daring to ruin the Celestial King’s plans repeatedly, today will ensure he returns no more, using his head to light the sky lanterns!"

Wei Ming, Xie Li, and others glared angrily. Li Feiyu’s portrait had long circulated among them, though the incident at Shuangbai Academy was kept under wraps by Wang Xuantian, unknown to those present. Their murderous intent towards Su Mu was undisguised.

Last year, in Changfeng City, Li Feiyu had reversed an attack against Yuan Wuming, one of the Four Protectors of the Black Mountain Army. Prior to that, the Flame and Flood Banners of the Five Elements Banner Master had also suffered losses at his hands. Among the six were former Five Elements Banner Masters.

So even though Li Feiyu dared to appear on this battlefield today, they were far different now, full of confidence. They were determined to make Su Mu pay the price!

"Wang Xuantian, prepare to die!"

Zheng!

The ancient sword in Zhou Qing’s hand scraped the scabbard, emitting a crisp sword cry. The sword light tore through several Black Mountain soldiers, slicing towards Wang Xuantian.

"A newly appointed Golden Order from the Demon Slayer Bureau, perhaps... these two are mine, you are not to interfere."

Wang Xuantian calmly instructed, extending five fingers from his right arm. Instantly, an invisible force surged forth. Without haste or pause, he raised his palm to catch the approaching sword light.

"Chichichi!"

The sword light collided harshly with Wang Xuantian’s palm, sparks flying amidst the clash of forces, echoing with the screech of metal on metal.

With those seemingly frail fingers exerting sudden force, that white python-like menacing sword light fell into Wang Xuantian’s grasp and, instantly, became tame, then shattered and fragmented, crushed barehanded by flesh and blood.

"Such powerful flesh, this person’s body is no less than that bald monk, perhaps even stronger!"

Zhou Qing’s heart tightened, yet his fighting spirit grew higher. He and Shangguan Ke had not gained an advantage from Zen Heart, and today they were determined to gain something from Wang Xuantian. The stronger Wang Xuantian was, the more excited Zhou Qing became.

"I underestimated you. No wonder you wreak havoc on one side, but let’s see how many of my sword moves you can handle!"

Zhou Qing sneered coldly, once again releasing a sword strike.

On the other side, Shangguan Ke’s beautiful eyes shone brightly. Her mindset mirrored Zhou Qing’s as she suddenly saw Wang Xuantian as the ’Zen Heart’ from that day.

Clang!

Amidst the rising wolf-like high sword cries in the field, Shangguan Ke drew her blade, which transformed into a red thread, slashing through the sky towards Wang Xuantian.

"Ping!"

Wang Xuantian faced the two’s joint attack without dodging, only raising his left hand to slam against the approaching Shangguan Ke. The moment his punch was thrown, that invisible force once again enhanced Wang Xuantian’s fist, compressing the air within several meters, with his blood and flesh fist at the center, white smoke rolling out.

"Quick... get away!"

Both Cyan Cloud soldiers and Black Mountain rebels fled in panic, fearing the aftermath of the violent exchange between the three would affect them, distancing themselves from the battleground.

Against the combined assault from Zhou Qing and Shangguan Ke, Wang Xuantian remained unmoving, yet Zhou Qing and Shangguan Ke were no easy adversaries either. The three were evenly matched.

Each collision between the three made the earth tremble, with deafening explosions echoing in the sky.

"There’s something strange about Wang Xuantian’s aura today, stronger than that night... Brother Li, let’s attack together, lest Wang Xuantian burns Qi Blood, fighting desperately, prolonging the situation."

The Lin Family siblings observed the battle and spoke.

Sixth-Grade martial artists refine the five viscera, and once completed, they undergo full body blood exchange, capable of burning Qi Blood to temporarily enhance their killing ability and expedite their body recovery during battle.

Such actions damage Qi Blood, sometimes severely affecting viscera, leaving unhealed internal injuries that shorten longevity. Sixth-Grade martial artists avoid using this ability unless no other option remains.

The Lin siblings proposed a swift eradication of Wang Xuantian to prevent him from burning Qi Blood and engaging in a desperate fight, risking mutual destruction or even a fatal encounter.

"Alright."

Su Mu casually responded, knowing this was impractical. The Black Mountain rebels still had six Sixth-Grade martial artists waiting, not likely to stand by while five targeted Wang Xuantian.

Thrash!

As expected, a sharp sword light as cold as winter water slashed in front of the three. This strike was launched by the blind swordsman, alongside a burly figure.

"Leave them to me, Brother Li. You should quickly assist the two Golden Order lords."

The Lin siblings spoke and immediately engaged in battle with the left and right protectors of the Black Mountain Army, the blind swordsman and burly man being much stronger than during previous encounters.

Of course, their words were mere nonsense. Though they held off the army’s protectors, four remained on the field.

"If we can win, it’s best that I don’t need to intervene against Wang Xuantian."

Su Mu surveyed the two fierce battle locations, having no objections to such arrangements. Wang Xuantian didn’t exert full power that night. Zhou Qing and Shangguan Ke from the commandery city, newly appointed Golden Orders, likely had extraordinary capabilities. If they could slay Wang Xuantian, it would be ideal.

"Li Feiyu, you’re not qualified to interfere with the Celestial King and the protectors’ battle... the grudge from Shuangbai Academy and Qifeng Mountain Range, today I’ll settle it with you."

Wei Ming, Xie Li, and two other rebel experts surrounded Su Mu. Wei Ming’s eyes were cold as he spoke.

The remaining three, whether Xie Li or the two unfamiliar faces, stared at Su Mu with a cruel, mocking gaze like hunters surrounding prey.

"Today, let me be merciful and clarify your death... I, the protector, have inherited the Celestial King’s Technique. Now I am one of the Black Mountain Celestial Generals, the Cyan Bat Celestial General, Wei Ming."

"Red Lion Celestial General, Xie Li."

"Profound Image Celestial General..."

"Golden Celestial General..."

The four confidently announced their titles, hoping to see fear and unease on Su Mu’s face, yet their intentions failed.

"Seems I’ve been underestimated."

Su Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly. Calm and patient, he listened as the four finished speaking, then suddenly laughed.

"All done speaking... are those your last words?"