Chapter 399: Chapter 395: United Assault and Execution

Seeing Yan Lie burst forth simultaneously.

Situ Jian also did not hold back.

All the Phantom Mantises suddenly increased their speed, splitting into numerous illusions.

The number was so massive, it was double that of the normal Phantom Mantis, a full two thousand illusions!

Is this Situ Jian’s ultimate technique?

Lin You was astonished, it was his first time seeing Situ Jian use this ability, and it was truly formidable.

"It’s useless, you can’t stop me!"

Zhang Guan shouted loudly, as several Lava Demons appeared, suddenly carrying him high into the sky, out of the forest.

The other demons contracted the battle circle, holding off Lin You and their advance.

With almost five hundred Tier Nine Species, it was impossible to kill them in a short time, so Zhang Guan was so fearless.

With the speed of Tier Nine Species, it was simply daydreaming for a Tier Eight Lord to stop him.

Once he returns after this, he must double this disgrace back, letting these guys taste despair!

Zhang Guan’s face was cold as he looked at the three below.

Especially when he looked at Lin You, his eyes were filled with intense killing intent.

It was because of him that he was so embarrassed.

If others knew he was forced to this extent by a few Tier Eight Lords, he would definitely become a laughingstock.

How could he tolerate that?

"Just you wait!"

Coldly snorting in his heart, his speed increased again, rushing out of the forest.

Yet at this moment, a sudden mutation arose!

A swift and tiny Wooden Thorn suddenly pierced through the Demon Army, violently shooting towards him.

Zhang Guan’s expression changed, like a frightened bird trying to dodge, but it was already too late.

The Wooden Thorn, filled with terrifying coldness, turned into an afterimage, directly hitting the demon beneath him.

Suddenly, the cold erupted.

The Lava Demon flying in the air, was instantly frozen into an ice sculpture.

"What?!"

Zhang Guan didn’t even have time to react, as the whole person fell rapidly with the demon ice sculpture, back into the forest.

Exactly!

It was the set effect of Lin You’s Tier Ten Set, capable of freezing the enemy for 3 seconds!

And that Wooden Thorn, was activated by the Active Skill on his Frost Spirit Bracelet, using the Power of Rule.

Although the duration might be shortened on the Fire Element Species.

But it was enough.

"Lingxi!"

A loud shout, and Lingxi beside Lin You immediately raised the Purple Orchid Staff, casting the fastest Thorn Entanglement to ensnare Zhang Guan falling from the sky, not giving him a chance to summon species for rescue.

On the other side, Yan Lie and Situ Jian, upon seeing this, instantly became invigorated.

"Quick! Hold them off!"

Without any hesitation, they immediately changed their attack strategy, letting their species hold off the demons, creating opportunities for Lin You.

At the same time.

Lin You’s Power of Rule activated, and Barbaric Roar was unleashed again.

The momentum of all species rose once more, finally becoming the last straw that broke the Demon Army’s defenses.

"No!!"

Zhang Guan screamed in shock, his face turning deathly pale,

But.

What greeted him was an invisible wave of Spirit, crashing into his mind, leaving his brain blank.

Bang!

Sparks exploded.

The long-awaited Big Cannon finally fired, a hot bullet shot out, streaking straight across the sky, carving a long red afterimage through the forest.

"Puff!"

The sound of flesh being pierced echoed.

A bloody mist burst over Zhang Guan’s head, piercing right through.

The Deadly Sniper empowered by Barbaric Roar had overwhelming power.

Coupled with various joint controls.

Even though Zhang Guan was formidable, he was instantly killed, turning into a corpse crashing heavily to the ground, with a "bang" raising a cloud of dust.

[Killed a Tier Nine Lord, gained 900 million Magic Energy, Tier Nine Territory Essence x1]

With the cold prompt sounded, all demons wailed in unison, dying on the spot, leaving the entire scene suddenly silent.

"Dead... dead?"

"Did we succeed?"

Yan Lie and Situ Jian’s eyes widened, looking at the corpse in the distance and the demons falling from the sky.

For a moment, they couldn’t fully react.

But soon, they were revitalized, showing excited and ecstatic expressions.

They succeeded!

They actually managed to kill a Tier Nine Lord!

This was simply like a dream, making them almost unable to believe it was true.

Even Lin You was in a daze, blankly staring at Zhang Guan’s corpse.

After so many days of preparation and so many days of plotting.

He finally succeeded in eliminating this great threat, the stone weighing on his heart finally lifted.

"Huh—"

He let out a long breath of relief, collapsing onto the ground as if a heavy burden had been removed, his chest heaving violently.

Luckily.

Zhang Guan wasn’t carrying any other life-saving items.

Otherwise, if he fought back desperately, the result wouldn’t have been so certain.

Thanks also to Yan Lie and Situ Jian for helping out, giving him the perfect opportunity for a kill.

To kill a Tier Nine with the body of a Tier Eight.

If this news got out, it would definitely cause a huge sensation.

"How are you? Are you okay?"

Yan Lie and Situ Jian walked over.

"Yeah, what about you guys?"

Lin You looked up at them. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Situ Jian, having been in the rear giving commands, looked a bit disheveled but unscathed.

In contrast, Yan Lie looked much worse.

He was covered in wounds, blood staining his clothes and dripping down his arms.

This guy...

He was just helping out, yet he went all out.

Without wasting words, a bunch of healing species were called over to treat him.

"Since I gave my all, how about adding thirty more sets of equipment?" Yan Lie grinned, unfazed by his injuries.

"Sure, even fifty sets if you like."

Despite his condition, he was still thinking about his equipment, which amused Lin You.

Then, he thought for a moment and opened the trade interface, transferring 300 million Magic Energy to each of them.

"What’s this?" Situ Jian asked, puzzled.

"From killing that guy. Exactly 300 million each. Just take it."

"This much?" Situ Jian exclaimed in surprise.

"Haha, then I won’t be polite." Yan Lie immediately accepted the Magic Energy.

Gaining 300 million Magic Energy from a single battle was faster than robbery.

The holdings of a Tier Nine Lord were truly extraordinary.

The only pity was that Zhang Guan’s personal items didn’t drop.

The rules of this world are just that annoying.

Apart from a few special items.

Killing Lords only yielded basic Magic Energy, Territory Essence, and Divine Fragments.

The remaining items were all confiscated.

Otherwise, with Zhang Guan being a Tier Nine Lord, he would have had at least dozens or hundreds of Tier Eight Territory Essences.

If they had acquired them, they would have made a huge profit.

"We need to leave here quickly. The recent battle might draw in other Lords."

Situ Jian suggested urgently surveying the surroundings.

"You’re right. Let’s quickly clear up the scene and get out of here."

Lin You nodded in agreement, then stood up to gather his species and start taking inventory.

In this battle, his species lost fewer numbers than expected, just over a dozen.

Yan Lie and Situ Jian lost relatively more, close to a third of their species.

But with the 300 million Magic Energy they just obtained, they had more than enough to recruit again and purchase other enhancements.

Overall, they still profited.

"Let’s go, back to the Holy Sanctuary."

After clearing the battleground and a quick recovery, they didn’t linger. They mounted their Flying Mounts to leave the scene, heading back to the Holy Sanctuary.

Quickly.

They boarded a hovercar bound for the control center, driving away amid the roar of engines.

The Nightmare Forest grew more distant in their view.

The three of them breathed a sigh of relief.

"What are your plans next?" Situ Jian asked first.

"I might continue exploring the forest area to improve my strength as much as possible," Lin You considered, replying.

This battle deeply demonstrated the power of a Tier Nine Lord to him.

Even such an ordinary Tier Nine pushed them to use all their tactics, barely escaping extraordinary danger.

If it weren’t for extensive preparations and the support of two pieces of Tier Ten Equipment, they might have lost.

So he planned to gather resources before the next Battlefield of Ten Thousand Realms and push his power to the limit.

"Same here, I’m planning to develop my territory for faster faith growth during this time," Yan Lie followed.

His ability boost required him to personally engage in battles.

So, his personal strength was even more crucial.

Enhancing his power significantly increased his survival ability, which was paramount for him.

"As for me, I’ll probably go resolve my issues with that guy these days," Situ Jian said, his voice slightly somber.

"That guy... Do you mean Changfeng Emperor?"

"Yes, it’s about time we settled our conflicts."

The recent assault on a Tier Nine gave Situ Jian immense courage, making his gaze steely.

As the son of the Great Emperor, he reached such heights through his own efforts without relying on the Emperor’s favor.

For many, he’s already considered exceptional.

Lin You had heard about the matters between him and Changfeng Emperor.

Supposedly, the Emperor was incredibly harsh toward him from a young age, even more so than with subordinates.

As a result, Changfeng Emperor often failed to fulfill his duties as a father, treating Situ Jian more like a tool for succession.

The conflict finally reached a breaking point, leading to their estrangement.

Lin You wasn’t sure if there were deeper secrets and didn’t inquire much further.

After a moment’s silence, he said, "Since that’s the case, let’s cooperate again in the future if an opportunity arises. Feel free to call me if you need help."

"I will," Situ Jian nodded quietly.

Perhaps drained by the recent battle, the three of them stopped speaking, resting silently with closed eyes on their seats, leaving the car to gradually fall into quietness.

An hour later.

They finally returned to the Holy Sanctuary.

After parting ways on the Floating Islands, Lin You teleported back to his territory, using the recently acquired Magic Energy to replenish the lost species under the World Tree.

Unknown to him,

not long after his return,

the news of Zhang Guan’s defeat spread like a whirlwind, rapidly circulating through the Holy Sanctuary.