Sui Yun’s face was deathly pale. Clearly, he was severely injured and no longer capable of fighting, yet at this moment, we were under such a fierce assault from the Demon Dragon Warriors that we could barely fend for ourselves!
“Hold on a bit longer,” Ao Fei immediately took over for the wounded Sui Yun, taking on the crucial task of covering the rear!
You Yue dared not hesitate; she swiftly located the healing medicine and forced it down Sui Yun’s throat!
“Let go.” Sui Yun wrenched himself from Feng Fei’s grasp and drew his backup longsword: “I can still fight.”
“Don’t push yourself,” You Yue said in a deep voice, “Just stay with us.”
“Damn it.” Sui Yun gave up trying to feign strength, but his eyes were fixed intently on Tu Li, who was being guarded by several Orcs as he retreated: “You damned werewolf, you won’t get away with this either.”
Sui Yun’s injury was indeed a major blow to our fighting strength, but it had also forced Tu Li out of the fray; it could be said neither side gained an advantage!
However, the injured Tu Li let out maniacal roars. Though he couldn't launch another attack, the already fearless Demon Dragon Warriors became even more frenzied.
Even the three of us felt the pressure surge intensely!
You Quan, leading the charge, had absolutely no chance to catch his breath; the massive Dou Qi greatsword spun like a rapidly rotating windmill! Every Demon Dragon Warrior it struck was sent flying, none surviving!
In the blink of an eye, a large clear space opened up before us! But just then, a muffled, thunderous roar suddenly echoed! Among a new wave of charging Demon Dragon Warriors, a blurred silhouette suddenly flashed forth!
What followed was a ball of dazzling flame, surging forward with suffocating killing intent!
“It’s Da Wang!” I shouted a warning immediately!
Clearly, Da Wang, like the werewolf Tu Li before him, was hidden among the dense ranks of Demon Dragon Warriors, waiting for an opportunity to strike.
“Hmph! I’ve been waiting long enough.” You Quan remained unruffled; the immense Dou Qi greatsword unleashed three successive crescent-shaped sword auras with lightning speed, resembling endless, surging river waves!
Clash! Boom! Da Wang’s flaming sword aura was instantly shattered by the first crescent aura, and the second and third auras followed close behind, striking Da Wang squarely in the chest without losing speed!
This rapid succession of moves was incredibly swift; clearly, You Quan had been keeping a close watch on any sneak attackers, and the moment an opponent revealed themselves, he unleashed his strongest assault!
Seemingly unprepared for You Quan’s maneuver, Da Wang’s expression shifted slightly, and he began rapidly swinging his huge axe up and down! He swept out two crescent shapes that barely managed to block the attack!
However, the dozen or so Demon Dragon Warriors surging past him took advantage of this moment to rush up to You Quan!
Under normal circumstances, handling a dozen Demon Dragon Warriors would be no challenge for You Quan’s abilities, but with Da Wang involved, the situation was far from ideal!
Shielded by Da Wang, the dozen or so Demon Dragon Warriors seemed to instantly increase their speed; more than a dozen maces with wolf-teeth heads smashed violently toward You Quan!
And Da Wang’s massive axe was instantly filled with Dou Qi again, poised to launch the next wave of attack.
You Quan let out a fierce roar, summoning his divine power; the Dou Qi greatsword swept out with the move Sweeping a Thousand Armies, instantly scattering those dozen Demon Dragon Warriors.
But in the very instant he scattered them, Da Wang’s great axe descended like a venomous dragon overhead! At this moment, with You Quan’s strength just expended, he could not possibly withstand Da Wang’s fully charged axe strike!
Ah! You Quan’s face turned ashen; he couldn't evade it in time!
“Watch out!” Naturally, I couldn't stand by and watch him die; I roared, executing a Savage Charge, violently knocking aside the Demon Dragon Warrior beside me, and shot forward like a cannonball toward Da Wang, while the Dragon Shadow Sword flashed like lightning, aiming for Da Wang’s vital spot on the chest!
The sword was incredibly fast, but Da Wang’s reaction was equally astonishing! He shifted his descending axe into a horizontal sweep! The axe that was aimed at You Quan was skillfully redirected to guard his vital chest area!
Clang! A sharp sound rang out; the Dragon Shadow Sword was blocked dead on! But even so, Da Wang’s sturdy frame was forced back several steps by the impact of my strike before he could stabilize himself!
On the other side, You Quan, having escaped death, knew he was no match for Da Wang and quickly retreated to the left flank of the sword formation, taking my previous position!
Da Wang, forced back by my strike, his face changed dramatically, but he let out another roar and charged forward!
Hmph!
Facing Da Wang’s reckless frenzy, I dared not be careless; the strange Dou Qi within my body instantly surged! The azure blade of the Dragon Shadow Sword instantly transformed into a blade radiating an eerie, blood-red light!
The blood-red light-blade gently swept out, casting a swath of thick, malevolent crimson crescent energy!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The red light flashed, and this sudden blood-red crescent instantly sliced the dozen Demon Dragon Warriors ahead of it in half, before continuing onward without losing speed toward Da Wang!
Roar! Da Wang showed no fear; his massive battle-axe swept out a crescent shape of its own, attempting to intercept my blood-red crescent!
Clash! Boom!
Da Wang’s crescent finally succeeded in hitting the blood-red crescent, but it was instantly shattered to pieces! The blood-red crescent did not pause for a moment, slamming violently into Da Wang’s robust physique!
Thwack!
The immense impact instantly sent Da Wang flying!
The difference in strength was too obvious; facing the crescent I conjured with all my gathered Dou Qi, even the mighty Da Wang couldn't withstand a direct confrontation!
The blood-red crescent not only sent Da Wang flying but also instantly killed every Demon Dragon Warrior directly in front of it! The dense circle of encirclement was forcefully blasted open, revealing the conspicuous statue ahead!
But Da Wang’s skill was truly remarkable; he wasn't instantly killed by my crescent. Almost as he slammed onto the ground, he forced himself up and leaped, rushing beneath the statue before plunging headfirst into the large doorway beneath it!
“That’s the entrance!” You Quan shouted loudly.
I could clearly see the enormous statue! I also clearly saw the figure of Da Wang rushing in just now!
Charge! Overjoyed, I rushed forward quickly!
In the blink of an eye, the few of us reached the base of the statue!
You Quan cried out in delight: “Hurry and charge in.”
“Everyone follow me!” I roared, pushing my protective Dou Qi to the limit; ignoring the need for any specific technique, I charged like a heavy tank into the dense legion of Demon Dragon Warriors!
Crash! Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!
Every Demon Dragon Warrior I hit was sent flying far away, without exception!
It had to be said that this Savage Charge was incredibly dominant. Although the consumption of Dou Qi was astonishing, the effect was undeniable; with the Demon Dragon Warriors’ cultivation level, they simply couldn't halt my progress for a moment! Relying on this charge, I quickly burst through the large door beneath the statue!
The others followed close behind like shadows, entering right after!
Just as we entered the hall, a muffled crash sounded, and the ground shook violently. The massive door, which had been raised high above us, slammed down like a colossal sluice gate!
Rumble! After a cloud of dust settled, the hall plunged into darkness! The great door had been sealed shut!
The once brightly illuminated world instantly grew much gloomier, but thanks to a few Phoenix Luminous Pearls, everyone could still make out the situation inside the hall!
“...Speed.” Everyone couldn't help but look stunned.
“It seems the Orcs are certain of victory,” You Quan said gravely. “Once the door is shut, none of us are getting out.”
“Whether the door is shut or not makes no difference,” Xiang Tian said. “Since we came, we never planned on leaving alive.”
“Great Leader Xiang Tian is truly bold,” Ao Fei chuckled.
“Success or glorious death,” I said solemnly. “We’ve come this far; we have to see it through to the end.”
“The only path to survival is seizing the Hero,” You Quan stated seriously.
“What comes next is the real fight,” Feng Xiao declared.
Yes! The real fight began now. I was sure Da Long and Tian Mu were waiting for me at the end of the passage! But we had no choice but to brace ourselves and press deeper!
This was a straight passage, extending slowly downward!
The few of us dared not slacken, cautiously feeling our way forward!
Not long after, we finally reached the end of the passage!
Our eyes lit up as we stepped into a vast, open hall!
“You finally came...” In the center of the hall stood several figures as imposing as iron towers, standing silently! They were Tian Mu and Da Long, among others!
Their powerful builds, dark and glossy armor, fiery red beards, coupled with their fierce and terrifying visages, accentuated the hegemonic aura of a Beast Emperor looking down upon the world! Beside him stood the long-limbed, grim-faced Ape Elder, Tian Mu!
The old fellow maintained the same imperturbable demeanor, possessing a composure and ease that suggested he controlled everything and could decide life or death!
Flanking them were the watchful Da Wang and Da Jia Tu Li!
I offered no comment, saying calmly, “Enough platitudes. If we didn’t come now, should we wait for that big, stupid dragon to come back?”
“A wise decision,” Da Long stated calmly. “However, you have no chance now; the few of us are more than enough to deal with you.”
I said sternly, “Less talk, let’s fight!”
“You court death,” Da Long clearly had no desire to prolong the exchange. “Then we shall grant your wish.”
We almost stepped forward in unison! Strong fluctuations of Dou Qi surged towards us like ocean waves!
“Kill!” I dared not show weakness either. I gathered energy in my Dan Tian and unleashed the supreme technique, Lion’s Roar, truly making a sound like crashing thunder and shattering stone!
The entire hall vibrated under the sudden killing cry!
In a battlefield duel, momentum is paramount; under no circumstances could we let the enemy dominate the psychological edge!
Seven crescent shapes flew out almost simultaneously!
To seize the initiative first, all eight of us, save for the previously injured Sui Yun, launched our assault with my resounding roar!
Seven crescents flashed like lightning toward Tian Mu!
The strongest opponent this time was Tian Mu; if we could defeat him, everything else would be manageable!
The combined strike of the seven masters was astonishing in its power. Seemingly unprepared for this coordinated move, Tian Mu’s expression shifted slightly, but his powerful body moved like an illusion!
He shifted ten meters sideways!
Whoosh!
The seven crescent shapes missed entirely!
The old fellow’s speed was truly terrifying!
I clearly knew that these seven crescents couldn’t harm him! But forcing him to move was sufficient!
As the crescents swept out, I stamped both feet down, and my entire body shot forward like a cannonball released from its chamber, charging toward the evasively sidestepping Tian Mu! The Dragon Shadow Sword flashed; my first move was a triple lightning strike! All of this happened in the space of a breath!
It must be admitted that Tian Mu was terrifyingly fast, but my speed was not slow either!
My moniker, 'Blue Lightning,' was not earned in vain!
“What fast swordsmanship!” Tian Mu’s voice remained as calm as ever, yet his elusive figure flickered several times, retreating over ten meters like a phantom, impossibly fast!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The lightning-fast thrusts missed, passing only through the afterimages Tian Mu had left behind!
I knew well that Tian Mu wouldn't be fooled so easily! My sword strikes missed, but I didn't stop for a moment! My feet continued the lightning steps, flashing and moving, pursuing Tian Mu’s evasive silhouette to launch a rapid, intense offensive!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A barrage of fast swords, utterly without pause, every strike aimed at Tian Mu’s vital spots! Years of campaigning had refined the Lightning Sword Style, originally derived from fencing, into something even faster, sharper, more ruthless, and unpredictable! The angles of the strikes, the force applied, and the trajectory of the blade were all pushed to the absolute limit of perfection!
And now that I had seized the initiative, this rapid series of sword strikes truly resembled a torrential storm, like massive river waves—each strike faster and more vicious than the last!
Yet, Tian Mu’s speed was even more incredibly fast! Although I had seized the initiative and he appeared slightly flustered, his ghostly figure always managed to evade my fatal strikes in the electric flash of the moment!
Every time, he was just a hair’s breadth away from being struck!
It was difficult to imagine that such agile footwork existed in this world! It was almost impossibly fast! His elusive afterimages were impossible to track, yet he always managed to skillfully dodge my fast swords!
It felt as if the Tian Mu before me was not a real person, but an illusory wisp of smoke! No matter how fast my sword moved, or how tricky the angle, I couldn't land a hit!
In the space of a breath, I thrust over a hundred and twenty swords, but I gained absolutely no advantage whatsoever! I also knew that I couldn't maintain this continuous, relentless offensive forever!
And that previous rapid assault had relied entirely on the initial momentum; now that the continuous attack was stalled, my sword momentum faltered slightly!
Tian Mu had finally found the opportunity to counterattack.
“Die!” The light in Tian Mu’s eyes flared brilliantly, and his massive axe whipped up a screen of sword aura that swept out wildly!
Whoosh! A sharp whistle sounded behind me! A wave of scorching heat suddenly surged!
It was Feng Xiao’s magical attack, Sky-Ending Fire Dragon!
Finally! My spirit soared; I stomped my feet hard and executed a move called White Crane Soars to the Heavens, rising up diagonally!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Boom! The dazzling firelight of the Sky-Ending Fire Dragon shot through beneath my feet like a cannonball, slamming violently into the crescent aura Tian Mu had swept out!
Clash! Boom!
A dull roar exploded!
The enormous Sky-Ending Fire Dragon not only smashed away Tian Mu’s crescent but also continued on without slowing, slamming directly into Tian Mu!
“Hmph! You have some tricks,” A strange flicker crossed Tian Mu’s usually calm face; clearly, he was somewhat surprised by our tactic of combining martial arts and magic!
The power of the Sky-Ending Fire Dragon was not to be underestimated, and its attack area was astonishingly vast! Caught off guard, Tian Mu couldn't dodge in time!
“Beast Body Protection!” Unable to evade, Tian Mu roared! Clang! A thick shield of protective Dou Qi instantly erupted, forming a dense barrier around his body!
Boom! The Sky-Ending Fire Dragon finally collided head-on with Tian Mu!
Blinding fire erupted instantly! Countless pieces of rubble and debris were scattered by the terrifying blast wave!
The ground was gouged open by a shocking crater!
And Tian Mu himself was sent flying over ten meters by the explosion of the Sky-Ending Fire Dragon!
How could I miss such an opportunity!
Using the cover of the Sky-Ending Fire Dragon, I had already stabilized my breathing; now, my body shot forward like lightning toward the retreating Tian Mu!
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
The lightning fast swords immediately unleashed a storm of strikes again!
No matter what, I absolutely couldn't allow him any chance to catch his breath!
“You push too far!” A series of attacks finally enraged Tian Mu completely: “Heaven and Earth Split!” His gigantic battle-axe swept up a curtain of light, like a colossal axe splitting the heavens and the earth, cleaving down viciously toward the long sword I thrust!
It was a desperate, head-on clash of ultimate killing moves!
Crash! Rumble! Rumble! Rumble! The earth-shattering explosion deafened me! The intense vibration nearly caused me to pass out on the spot, like the sky collapsing, the earth caving in, or tsunamis tearing mountains apart!
The dazzling light instantly turned the world before my eyes into a blur of confusion!
Tian Mu’s strength was definitely beyond what I could contend with head-on; I had been aware of this. The instant my sword met the axe, I used subtle leverage to diffuse that terrifying impact force! But even so, the massive impact sent my body involuntarily flying into the air!
However, Tian Mu would never pass up such a golden opportunity! His massive battle-axe swept around in a smooth arc, and a huge crescent shape shot toward me like a cannonball!
“Block that for me!” A sharp shout suddenly rang out! At almost the same moment, a flash of red light appeared before my eyes, and a fireball shot out from below behind me, looking like a precisely aimed anti-air missile, instantly striking the crescent swept out by Tian Mu!
It was Feng Xiao, who had been ready, coming to my aid when he saw my situation turn grim!
And even as he launched the fireball, Feng Xiao followed up with another Sky-Ending Fire Dragon, slamming violently toward Tian Mu, giving him no chance to press his advantage!
It must be admitted that Tian Mu’s strength far surpassed ours, but the three of us had also designed a specific tactical plan around this disparity!
That was for me and Tian Mu to engage in close-quarters combat, while Feng Xiao provided long-range support with magical attacks, and You Quan served as backup emergency reserves, ready to rescue Feng Xiao if he fell into crisis!
Although the three of us hadn't coordinated much before, this combined attack tactic fully utilized the strengths and mobility of each of us!
Tian Mu’s speed was terrifyingly fast; perhaps only I could barely keep pace with him on the entire field. Therefore, my role was to lock down Tian Mu relentlessly!
And the true trump card was Feng Xiao’s magical offense! Because of my special Demon Devouring Body, I didn't need to worry about suffering damage from magic. This meant Feng Xiao could unleash powerful magical attacks without holding back!
Just like now!
The massive Sky-Ending Fire Dragon, baring its claws and fangs, menacingly charged toward Tian Mu again!
Faced with this almost roguish tactic, Tian Mu was helpless!
The Sky-Ending Fire Dragon was not only incredibly powerful and fast but also dangerously wide in its area of effect—sweeping away a large swath with one blast! If it were a normal situation, Tian Mu could easily dodge thanks to his astonishing speed, but I had him tightly pinned down earlier, making escape impossible!
By the time he reacted, the colossal body of the Sky-Ending Fire Dragon had already sealed off all his retreat routes!