Minglong

Chapter 367 You dare hit my man?!

Rumble…

In the distance, Ye Yunchi noticed Xie Jinhuan's precarious situation and immediately tried to reach him, but Chen Yishan suddenly unleashed his power, using various spells to obstruct him, infuriating Bu Yuehua who cursed angrily:

"Chen Yishan, what do you mean?!"

Chen Yishan couldn't openly betray his cause, but he wasn't without reason. He said in a deep voice:
“Cultivating the Dao is not child’s play; it’s all about risking your life to seize opportunities. There’s no reason to be modest. If you can’t handle it, make him hand over his opportunity, and I will help him out.”

Seeing the combined might of the two attackers, Lü Yan realized they weren't righteous people, and their purpose wasn't simply to seize the opportunity. However, the scale of their attack was a bit too much for him to handle, so he called out loudly from a distance:
"Thank you, Jin Huan. You've thrown this opportunity to me. I'll help you distract the others. Otherwise, even if I entered the fray, I wouldn't be able to break the deadlock."

Xie Jinhuan threw away the opportunity, letting Lü Yan take the yo-yo. The wandering people who came for the treasure would definitely leave, and he would have a sure victory in a four-on-two fight.

However, Xie Jinhuan had no opportunity to use it, so he couldn't use it even if he wanted to. Faced with the combined attack of dozens of people, Fang Qingxuan and Mo Yuan still fought head-on and were clearly struggling to cope.

However, Sister Guo didn't slack off outside. Xie Jinhuan went to great lengths to delay for so long. If she couldn't send the opportunity back to Yanbo City and show it to the public, then she wouldn't live up to the title of 'Valkyrie'.

Just as everyone was focused on killing Xie Jinhuan, a bolt of lightning suddenly flashed across the sky:
thunderbolt--

The blinding lightning almost tore through the dark sky, turning the earth into daylight!

Caught off guard, the cultivators from both the north and south looked up in surprise at the sky.

Lu Yan was observing the situation when he suddenly heard thunder. He was shocked and looked at Xie Jinhuan, that cunning brat, in disbelief!

Xie Jinhuan was struggling to hold on, and he had already sustained injuries. When he heard the ceasefire thunder sound, he felt a great sense of relief.

Mo Yuan and Fang Qingxuan, who were in full pursuit, hesitated upon hearing the sound.

After all, the deadly attack just now was to seize an opportunity. So many righteous sect leaders had no intention of dealing with them; they would only help them beat a dog when it was down.

After the ban on private duels, the only legal opportunity for these sect leaders who have been futile to take action is to eliminate evil forces. They will inevitably turn their attention to the two of them soon, and if they don't run now, they will have almost no chance to escape.

After the thunder sounded, everyone froze in place.

Although many sect leaders and patriarchs found it hard to believe and were unwilling to accept it, they still forcibly stopped the various objects that were about to be launched due to the rules:
"what happened?!"

"Is the opportunity not with Xie Jinhuan?"

"Who took the opportunity back?"

……

Seeing the expressions of disgust on the faces of the many sect leaders and elders, Xie Jinhuan couldn't help but reveal a smug smile. He had intended to say a few words and then unite with the various heroes to kill these two high-ranking members of the evil sect.

But before he could finish speaking, his smile vanished.

After all, Shang Mingzhen had set up such a big scheme and was also the referee. Faced with variables, how could he just sit idly by and watch him go home with a full load of spoils?

Just as everyone was shocked, bewildered, and heartbroken, the second and third bolts of heavenly thunder, which should have sounded, did not occur. Instead, a voice suddenly came from the southeastern sky:
"Young Master Xie's clever scheme to seize the opportunity is in accordance with the rules, but you have all come from afar only to come up empty-handed, which is bound to leave you feeling frustrated. To take care of the younger generation from both the North and South, my master has specially prepared an extra opportunity for you to take. The rules remain the same, but to be fair, Young Master Xie will get his chance first this time. Please remember to act within your capabilities."

Stab~
As soon as he finished speaking, blinding lightning appeared in the sky.

Then a ball of lightning, like a meteor, pierced through the clouds and crashed straight down towards Xie Jinhuan's forehead.

"What the hell?!"

Xie Jinhuan looked up and saw that Po Tian Fugui was about to smash into his head, and he was furious!
After all, he really didn't expect that Yanbo City would actually go to such lengths to get him, even going so far as to play overtime. It was like they weren't even putting on an act anymore!

But honestly, it's not a bad rule at all; in fact, it's a win-win situation!
Many sect leaders and elders thought the situation was hopeless, but when they saw the new Azure Dragon Divine Gift descending from the sky, their eyes instantly turned fervent, and they continued to unleash their firepower on Xie Jinhuan without hesitation.

Mo Yuan and Fang Qingxuan were also relieved, but with the sunk cost of Yanbo City so high, if they still couldn't get rid of Xie Jinhuan, they would probably go from being warm allies to being cold-blooded acquaintances of Shang Laomo.

Therefore, the two of them simultaneously unleashed their full power and launched a fierce attack on Xie Jinhuan.

Xie Jinhuan, facing the Azure Dragon Divine Gift that had been smashed into his face, truly dared not take it directly this time. After all, this thing hadn't been processed, and he couldn't possibly dribble past everyone while facing a combined attack. If he dared to be greedy, he would die on the spot.

Therefore, when the opportunity presented itself, Xie Jinhuan enveloped himself in his aura and pushed the Milk Melon Senior Sister, who was trying to come to his aid, from a distance:

"withdraw!"

Ye Yunchi has the opportunity to help Xie Jinhuan draw away the hatred of countless wandering people, but in doing so, it will be difficult for them to reunite with Xie Jinhuan. Xie Jinhuan will then have to fight two evil ruthless people by himself.

However, one cannot simply discard a divine opportunity presented to one's face. Therefore, Nangong Ye, who was skilled in thunder magic, quickly controlled the incoming thunderball and refined it.

Ye Yunchi and Bu Yuehua adopted a defensive stance, fighting and retreating as they resisted the strange techniques of the various patriarchs.

Rumbling--

In the blink of an eye, the Dragon Ridge battlefield split into two waves.

Dozens of cultivators followed three female cultivators, moving towards the main peak of Dragon Ridge.

Xie Jinhuan was still locked in combat with Mo Yuan and Fang Qingxuan, pushing to the other side. Along the way, the flashing swords and shadows shattered the mountains and fields, making it difficult to even see the three figures clearly.

Xie Jinhuan has already reached the fifth realm. With the blessing of "Old Dragon Pushing the Cart", he can't say he can completely kill two opponents at once. However, without the many lone attackers to sneak up on him, it won't be so easy for Fang Qingxuan and Mo Yuan to push him over.

If we continue fighting like this, and Empress Dowager Guo returns, we will once again be in an invincible position.

However, Mo Yuan and the others clearly understood that the situation was urgent. Just as Xie Jinhuan was focusing all his efforts on dealing with the two and gradually slipping out of the main force's sight, a sound suddenly rang out again from the mountains to the side:
"Duwu——"

The circular sound wave erupted from the shadows without warning and arrived in front of the three combatants in the next instant.

Xie Jinhuan was wary of everyone, but he couldn't be sure of Chen Yishan's stance beforehand. Even if Chen Yishan had attacked him earlier, it could have been explained as each pursuing their own interests during the treasure hunt. But now that the opportunity had gone elsewhere, Chen Yishan's ambush was even more suspicious. It was definitely a conspiracy by the demonic path, and the Old Ancestor Sikong was undoubtedly one of the masterminds behind it all.

But Chen Yishan dared to launch a sneak attack at the risk of exposing the entire group, so naturally he didn't expect Xie Jinhuan to still be alive after this move!

Xie Jinhuan was already going all out against Mo Yuan and Fang Qingxuan. As peak wizards of the fifth realm, it was impossible for him to escape unscathed when they attacked from the shadows. The moment the soul impact came, he was shaken so badly that his soul left his body and his body briefly lost control.

"Roar--!"

Mo Yuan knew this might be the most likely opportunity in history to kill Xie Jinhuan. With a roar, his eyes instantly turned into vertical pupils, and his right arm, which he had blasted out, transformed into a dragon claw halfway through its flight, striking Xie Jinhuan's head.

Fang Qingxuan was also afraid of further complications, so he directly held the three-inch flying sword between his hands, channeling all his energy and even his blood essence into the sword, transforming it into a crimson pearl, and stabbed it toward his heart gate without regard for the cost.

This should have been a fatal blow, but to the three of them's surprise, Xie Jinhuan seemed to have more than one soul.

Xie Jinhuan, whose soul had seemingly left his body and whose eyes were vacant, surprisingly regained his spirit in his eyes just before the attack.

Although Xie Jinhuan's offensive techniques were already flawless, even if someone else were to drive the vehicle, they couldn't do it any better. But with someone else driving, some actions could still be made.

Before being hit, Xie Jinhuan forcefully raised his right arm to block in front of his face, while simultaneously thrusting the Zhenglun Sword toward Fang Qingxuan.

puff--

Boom——

The massive dragon claw slammed into the right arm, instantly turning the sleeve into dust and even shattering the flesh, causing cracks to appear in the arm bone.

Fang Qingxuan, with the Zheng Lun sword piercing his chest, still held the three-inch blood sword in his right hand, which was still thrust into his chest and abdomen without reservation.

Bang!
The breastplate, crafted from fragments of a celestial artifact, was pierced through by the unparalleled armor-piercing power, allowing the three-inch sword to penetrate its body and emerge from the white robe behind it, exploding into a cloud of blood mist.

With a deafening roar, Xie Jinhuan instantly transformed into a cannonball and shot backward. The force was so great that it created a crescent-shaped gap in the mountain ridge behind him and tore a huge groove several miles long in the forest before crashing into the pooled lake on the outer edge of Dragon Ridge, creating towering waves.

The aftershocks of the energy even cleared away some of the clouds, causing a crack to appear in the rolling thunderclouds, revealing the stars and moon behind them.

Rumbling--

The sudden, earth-shattering roar almost silenced the heavens and earth.

The many sect leaders and elders who were looking for an opportunity to seize the chance were startled by the commotion and stopped what they were doing, looking towards the dusty mountains in the distance.

Ye Yunchi and the others, facing encirclement, had no time to pay attention to the situation in the distance. Upon hearing the deafening roar, their expressions changed slightly.

Bu Yuehua faintly heard the 'Ghost Cry Curse' mixed in with the noise, and immediately turned and rushed towards the source of the commotion:

"Chen Yishan! You old scoundrel..."

Just by listening to the commotion, Ye Yunchi and Nangong Ye knew that no one present could withstand such an attack. At this moment, they couldn't care less about the opportunity and simply handed it to the old man Lü Yan, who had a furrowed brow, telling him to hold it for a while while they went to provide reinforcements.

"Eh?"

Lu Yan had been keeping watch and conserving strength in the rear. He was wondering what was going on with Xie Xiao'er when he suddenly found an opportunity knocking in his face, and he was stunned.

Then, fireballs, lightning, sword energy, and blade light all came crashing down on him!
Rumble…

Lu Yan was so shocked that he bristled on the spot and, seizing the opportunity, began to run away with his head in his hands.

And the other side.

"cough--"

Fang Qingxuan's chest and abdomen were pierced by a sword, and blood almost stained his scholar's robe red. However, it was not fatal. After a muffled cough, he looked at the huge chasm in the mountains ahead:

"Dead yet?"

"call……"

After Mo Yuan unleashed his full power, he could no longer suppress his demonic body. His bones and flesh were visibly surging and distorting, almost turning him into a half-human, half-dragon monster. He gasped for breath, his gaze fixed on the distance.
"It's not that easy, hurry up and get there."

boom……

After saying that, the two flew towards the lake, leaving the area suppressed by the power of heaven and earth halfway there, and took off directly into the air.

Chen Yishan sensed that Xie Jinhuan's internal organs must have been severely damaged by the sword energy. Even if he knew demonic techniques, his own essence and blood would not be enough to heal his injuries, and he would likely have a hard time surviving.

However, without finishing him off, Xie Jinhuan would be hard to kill, so Chen Yishan hid in the shadows and quickly approached the lake.

But just as the three of them, two in the light and one in the dark, reached the edge of the lake, three streaks of light shot through the air.

sough--

Enveloped in a powerful sword intent, Ye Yunchi's once gentle and refined eyes were now filled with overwhelming killing intent from the loss of her child's father. She raised her sword and charged towards Mo Yuan, who was charging ahead.

"You are seeking death!"

Nangong Ye and Bu Yuehua were both deathly pale, but they had no time to speak. They simply plunged into the lake to search for Xie Jinhuan's whereabouts.

Mo Yuan and the others only wanted to finish off Xie Jinhuan, and were afraid that Xie Jinhuan would be rescued, so they didn't care about anything else.

Fang Qingxuan launched a powerful attack on Ye Yunchi while riding his flying sword. Mo Yuan transformed into a black dragon and charged forward, relying on his innate bloodline born of water to create towering waves that instantly turned the entire lake into a cage of black lightning...

(End of this chapter)