Pan Litian was slightly taken aback. He hastily said, “I have no questions! I’m just shocked by this little girl’s talent. If Pan Zhong is so talented, I’d die a happy man.”
“Old Pan, you’re too greedy. Pan Zhong is talented enough. He has mastered his Three Yin Technique and Six Yang Technique. Moreover, he has already reached the Two-leaf stage over the last six months. I’m sure he’ll be able to inherit your legacy soon enough,” Leng Luo said with a smile.
Pan Litian cleared his throat and asked, “Are you jealous?”
“Get lost.” Leng Luo turned around coldly.
Zuo Yushu looked at Pan Litian, but her words were clearly addressed to Lu Zhou. “You’re comparing her talent to Pan Zhong when I think it’s better than mine?”
Pan Litian shook his head at once. “Fine, fine, fine, I’ve misspoken. Everyone, please accept my humble apology.” He could endure the veiled insults from the two elders anymore.
At this moment, a female cultivator pushed a wooden wheelchair that carried Ye Tianxin to the eastern pavilion. Soon enough, the white-haired Ye Tianxin appeared before everyone’s eyes.
“Sixth Senior Sister!”
Aside from her weak life aura, Ye Tianxin’s breathing and condition were stable. When she saw Lu Zhou in front of the eastern pavilion, she rose to her feet immediately and bowed. “Greetings, master.”
Lu Zhou stroked his beard and nodded. He studied Ye Tianxin. Her life aura was weak, but the flow of her aura was normal. This was not something he saw every day. “What is it?”
Ye Tianxin said, “I’m willing to head to the Divine Capital and help Eldest Senior Brother…”
“Behave yourself.” Lu Zhou waved his sleeve and went up the stairs. When he arrived at the entrance of the eastern pavilion, he stopped in his tracks and said, “Nobody else is allowed to go without my permission. All communication with the outside world shall be done by letters.”
“Yes, master.”
Lu Zhou turned around and entered the room.
…
Three days later.
Above the eastern side of the Divine Capital.
The Nether Sect’s huge chariot hovered in the air.
After three days of assaults, the entire eastern wall was riddled with holes. Corpses were strewn all over the city walls. Many of them were still bleeding.
The metallic scent of blood permeated the air.
The Nether Sect disciples had occupied the city walls.
The flying chariot moved slowly.
The Nether Sect disciples followed the flying chariot as they marched on.
Yu Zhenghai who was looking down at the Divine Capital could see the overall situation of the battle. “Wise brother, when is the Divine Capital activating the Ten Terminal Formation?”
Si Wuya was the Grand Tutor in the palace for a period of time. He studied the Ten Terminal Formation before as well. He was slightly knowledgeable about this. “There’s no need to worry, Eldest Senior Brother… Even if Liu Gu activates the Ten Terminal Formation, we have nothing to fear. The Ten Terminal Formation will block all incoming Primal Qi. Everyone inside the Formation can only fight with their own physical strength and techniques. We have several hundred thousand members. We’re at least on par with the Divine Capital.”
“With you here, wise brother, we can hold off an entire army!” Yu Zhenghai said with a sincere smile.
At this moment, Hua Chongyang flew back toward them. He landed on the flying chariot. With a bow, he said, “Sect master, we’ve gained control of the eastern wall.”
“Very good.” Yu Zhenghai glanced at the situation below and said, “Hua Chongyang, reinforce the northern gate. Report to me at once should anything occur.”
“Yes, sect master.”
“Wait.”
“Your orders, sect master?”
“Ride my Kui Niu there…” Yu Zhenghai said.
Hua Chongyang started. He immediately fell to one knee. “How can I?!”
“You can!” Yu Zhenghai stepped forward and held Hua Chongyang’s arm. He said, “You’ve fought alongside me for many years without complaining about the hardships. That’s how we’re able to arrive here today. Now that success is only one step away, I won’t be able to rest easy if something were to happen to you!”
Hua Chongyang was greatly moved. He said, “Don’t worry, sect master!”
“Go.” Yu Zhenghai patted Hua Chongyang’s shoulder.
Yu Zhenghai unleashed a sound technique.
Behind the Nether Sect’s forces, Kui Niu rose into the air and flew toward Hua Chongyang.
Hua Chongyang leaped onto Kui Niu’s back and flew toward the northern city gate.
…
Currently, apart from a handful of bold characters, the Divine Capital was practically deserted.
The Divine Capital’s garrison soldiers were the only ones hurrying along the streets.
“The Imperial guards are moving out!”
“It’s the Imperial guards!”
“Look out!”
The Imperial guard flew out in formations from the Imperial City at a low altitude. All of them wore black armor.
It was said that 30,000 Imperial guards defended the Imperial city all year-round. These 30,000 men were the strongest force of the Imperial city. Their leaders, the eight great generals, were elites among those in the cultivation world. Although only two of the generals were left, the Imperial guards were not to be taken lightly.
At this moment, a group of them moving in a neat square formation summoned their Ten Worlds avatars as they sped toward the northern gate.
…
At the northern gate, the four branch masters of the Nether Sect hovered in the air.
“Keep at it, brothers… The city gate is falling!”
At the base of the city gates, the Nether Sect disciples attacked in an orderly fashion.
At this moment, Kui Niu’s cry reached them.
Moo!
The four branch masters looked in the direction of the sound. An expression of joy appeared on their faces. They bowed and said, “Welcome, Protector!”
Hua Chongyang stood on Kui Niu’s back. He looked at the teetering city gate and at the top of the city wall. The towering man-made wall was a manifestation of man’s greatest wisdom. “Continue with the attack.”
“Understood!”
Hua Chongyang rose higher as he looked at the south of the city. He saw several hundred cultivators speeding here with their Ten Worlds avatars. “Incoming!”
“Understood!”
At this moment, hundreds of Imperial guards flew up the city wall. They leaped off the wall and dove toward the Nether Sect disciples.
Hua Chongyang shouted coldly, “Kill!”
“Kill!”
“Kill!”
The four branch masters summoned their avatars in the air. Four Hundred Tribulations Insight avatars with Two-leaf Golden Lotuses appeared in the air.
The avatars swept through the Imperial guard, causing a shower of blood to rain down.
Half of the Imperial guard’s forces were gone.
Hua Chongyang no longer paid attention to the Imperial guard soldiers. He returned his gaze to the city. Although the Nether Sect had a huge advantage now, he did not let his guard down. After all, up until now, the elites of the Imperial guards had yet to show themselves.
Boom!
A thunderous noise rang in the air as the northern city gate opened!
The Nether Sect disciples swarmed into the Divine Capital and began killing the Imperial guards.
Hua Chongyang flew forward. Just when he was about to cross the city wall, a gray figure suddenly appeared. He cried out coldly, “I’ve been waiting for you!”
There was a blur of movement as the figure struck with his palm!
“The Daoist Cuts Hand Seal! Great Blitz Treasure Seal!”
Swoosh!
A shining golden palm seal sailed in the air.
Hua Chongyang’s expression darkened as he blocked with his arms.
Bam!
Hua Chongyang reeled back with Kui Niu.
Kui Niu cried out as it flew backward and landed on Hua Chongyang.
Hua Chongyang grunted. He struck at the air to stabilize himself. Then, he looked at the elite who had suddenly appeared above the city wall. He released a soundwave. “Stop!”
The Nether Sect disciples at the northern gate stopped and looked up.
Hua Chongyang stood atop Kui Niu. He suppressed his boiling blood essence as he faced his opponent from a distance. “You are?”
“One of the eight great generals of the Imperial guards, Xuan Jingyun.”
“Oh, it’s Senior Xuan, a Daoist elite. Your reputation precedes you.”
“I didn’t expect you to only be superficially wounded after taking a hit from me.” Xuan Jingyun hovered in the air with his hands on his back. He looked at the Nether Sect disciples on the ground.
“Senior Xuan… The Divine Capital’s time is up, why must you go against the will of the heavens? My sect master is meting out justice on behalf of the heavens. He wishes to remedy the evils and help the people. If you’re willing to surrender, you’ll enjoy endless glory!” Hua Chongyang said.
“I’m sorry. I have that already.”
Whizz!
An Eight-leaf avatar towered in the air.
The Nether Sect members dared not advance.
“By decree of the Emperor, everyone from the Nether Sect is to be killed without exception!”
There was a flurry of movements as Xuan Jingyun flew toward Hua Chongyang. He launched another huge palm seal!
“No!” Hua Chongyang did not expect this Eight-leaf elite to be in such a hurry to fight. He immediately launched dozens of palm seals in retaliation. However, the difference between the Eight-leaf and Seven-leaf stage were too huge. His palm seals merely managed to slow down the incoming attack. It was not long before he was overwhelmed by Xuan Jingyun’s palm seal.
Swoosh!
“Fall back! Fall back!”
The Nether Sect disciples retreated from the city gate.
Bam!
Hua Chongyang reeled from the Eight-leaf elite’s attack.
With his hands on his back, Xuan Jingyun sped forward. “The Nether Sect’s Four Great Protectors? Is that all you’ve got?” He dove forward slightly. A hint of killing intent glinted in his eyes as he flipped his palm. “I’ll be taking your life!”
Whoosh!
Xuan Jingyun disappeared into thin air! In the next second, he appeared next to Hua Chongyang and struck with his palm!
“First Seat!”
“First Seat!”
The Azure Dragon Hall’s Hua Chongyang was in trouble!
When the four branch masters saw this, they summoned their avatars at the same time. They shot toward Xuan Jingyun like fired arrows.
Bam!
Xuan Jingyun sent Hua Chongyang flying with a single palm strike. He looked at the four branch masters coldly. “You overestimate your own strength!”
