Chapter 102 - 83: On Feiyun Peak, I Will Kill You in 3 Breaths!

"The Observatory’s Array has failed! We can’t send any messages out!"

Atop the mountain peak, the boiling panic instantly quieted down.

The leading old man, his face pale, asked in a low voice, "Where is Duan Jue?"

"Lord Duan was severely injured in a sneak attack! Elder Sun tried to escape with him but was ambushed by Ancient Stream. Their whereabouts are unknown!"

"Report! Elder Sun has returned. He brought back the Profound Seed but passed away at the foot of the mountain."

For a moment, the mountain peak fell into complete and utter silence.

Everyone understood what this meant.

Many connections, both large and small, existed between the Profound World and the real world. These interfaces were known as Profound Caves. Every Profound Cave was suppressed by members of the Mysterious Strange Pavilion wielding the Astronomical Observatory’s Profound Array.

Now, rebel forces were causing chaos from within alongside attacking Alien Insects, while the Yellow Heaven Demon Faction and the Earth Branch Demon Sect loomed outside.

They were an isolated army, trapped with no way to call for help.

They couldn’t even accurately determine where the enemy was coming from, as it had all happened far too suddenly. There had been no prior preparation and no clues beforehand. The only ones capable of pulling this off were State Chief Lin Yu and the rebels in Feiyun City.

The leading old man’s face twisted fiercely. "Lin Yu! Lin Yu! That traitor!"

"Elder Ning, the people from the Earthly Branches Twelve Sects are charging up!"

Every Martial Artist stationed at Feiyun Peak was an expert at the Bone Forging Realm or higher. Furthermore, with the help of the Profound Array, they could display the strength of Refining Viscera while within its range.

But then, a HISSSSS sound suddenly echoed from the ground. A Mysterious Strange Pavilion warrior’s throat was instantly slit open, and a massive spurt of blood sprayed all over the face of the person across from him.

"Snake Demon Sect! She Hui! Greetings, Ning Jijun!"

Elder Ning’s gaze turned heavy, his eyes brimming with intense killing intent. "Demon Sect scum must die!"

"Kill! Kill them all!"

Feiyun Peak instantly plunged into chaos.

The members of the Mysterious Strange Pavilion fell one after another, only to repeatedly stand back up under the stimulation of the Profound Array, overdrawing the last of their vitality.

At the foot of the mountain, Ancient Stream stood in the crowd, his gaze indifferent.

Among the disciples of the Immortal Crane Sect, some lowered their heads. They harbored a sense of shame and guilt, yet they also carried an inexplicable pride and arrogance.

Amidst Great Qian’s Decay, they were going to follow Great Mage Zhang Qing to overthrow Great Qian and establish a new world! Today’s sacrifices were all worth it. Who in this world could live forever? As long as they lived, they would guard hope.

Once the Mysterious Strange Pavilion fell, they would take up the responsibility of guarding the Profound Cave.

What kind of people were they?

If the Yellow Heaven succeeded, they would be heroes in the history books.

Ancient Stream’s eyes shifted, as if he could see that almost boundlessly towering figure. Looking down from above, deciding the fate of the Profound Cave with a single word—what an absolute presence.

How did the Grand General of the Zhenxuan Army compare with the Observatory’s Ritual Priest?

Thinking of how Lin Yu bowed in submission before that person, a flash of determination appeared in Ancient Stream’s eyes.

"The Azure Heaven is dead; the Yellow Heaven must rise!"

***

Xu Guang was completely unaware of these events. Right now, he only knew one thing: he had to kill his way out.

This was perhaps his first time going all out in a massacre. It was also his first time realizing just how terrifying the killing power of a long weapon could be on the battlefield since he began his cultivation with the Big Spear.

Those who touched it died, and those who merely grazed it were injured. Under the cover of Song Tao and the Feiyun Guard, his spear was unstoppable!

However, his mood was far from good. He discovered that the bizarre worms capable of parasitizing humans seemed to have evolved. Even after having their heads chopped off, they could survive for dozens of breaths. His expression grew dark.

This was not good news. Dozens of breaths of time were more than enough to kill several people.

In the distance, Guan Mountain watched Xu Guang’s fierce slaughter of the enemy, his eyes carrying a hint of astonishment. Judging solely by killing efficiency, Xu Guang was almost comparable to General Giant Spirit’s rampage on the battlefield in the past.

Su Yuchan’s eyes held an inexplicable expression. The Cold Blade Sect had also played a less-than-honorable role in this rebellion.

She hadn’t wanted things to turn out this way. She had heard of Duan Jue’s reputation. Although he was merely a scholar, his ability to control a regional Official Seal proved he already possessed a superhuman will.

It was a pity, but what could she do?

On the journey from Ji State to Qing State, she had experienced far too much. During those unbearable days, she told herself countless times that in this dog-eat-dog world, she was just a woman—a woman who only wanted to control her own destiny.

Soon, Xu Guang encountered the first enemy capable of withstanding one of his strikes.

It was a man with an incredibly ugly face. His body overflowed with bizarre dark fire, making it look as though he was covered in cyan scales.

CLANG!

After the exchange of one move, Xu Guang looked surprised. "Who are you?"

The man proudly tilted his head up. "Rat Demon Sect’s Outer Sect Guardian, Liu—"

Xu Guang’s Big Spear tore through the air. Before the ugly figure could finish speaking, he felt a vicious wind bearing down on his head.

He hastily dodged to the left. An object streaked past his face, the fierce wind whipping his cheek so hard it stung.

"You!"

What a lack of martial ethics! His title hadn’t even been fully announced, yet this guy had launched a sneak attack.

Xu Guang ignored him entirely. He swung the Big Spear in his hand again as the Cyan-Scaled Horse stepped forward, as if possessing human intelligence.

A Black Shadow on the ground moved eerily.

[Liu XX (Human), Combat Power: Elite Level Training Refining Viscera Realm]

"Three breaths!

"That’s all I need to kill you!"

Amidst a sky full of spear shadows, the muscles in Xu Guang’s arms bulged highly. He concentrated and held his breath as the Big Spear, seemingly possessing a mind of its own, abruptly changed direction in mid-air.

"Arrogant!"

The ugly figure’s blade flashed. His entire body’s vital blood boiled as Power wrapped around his Weapon, slashing forward. At the same time, he spread his fingers. Gray dust scattered into the air, constantly detonating and producing bizarre blue ghost fires.

BANG!

Following its momentum, the Big Spear flew out like a boomerang.

"I’ve used underhanded methods before too, but not the way you do."

Xu Guang’s posture no longer changed; he simply stood in place.

"You!" The ugly Black Shadow took a few steps forward before abruptly freezing. He felt a stabbing agony in his heart, as if it had been forcefully gripped by someone.