Chapter 144: The War Breaks Out

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: The War Breaks Out

Fu Yun, at the Seventh Layer of the Yuandan Realm, met with such a tragic fate—who from the Tianyun Sect disciples would dare to step forward?

Feng Wuchen was not necessarily weaker than Fu Yun. His powerful martial skill of instant movement made it impossible for opponents to guard against, allowing him to effortlessly pierce through Fu Yun’s right chest.

Fu Yun had no awareness of Feng Wuchen’s sudden assault.

It was precisely because of the instant movement martial skill that Feng Wuchen could deal with Fu Yun so easily, severing both of Fu Yun’s hands and feet.

If they truly exchanged blows, even though Feng Wuchen had the strength to defeat Fu Yun, it wouldn’t have been so effortless.

With both hands and feet severed, Fu Yun was effectively ruined!

Seeing that no one dared to step forward, Feng Wuchen stabbed his sword once more into Fu Yun’s thigh. The hilt of the sword was still slowly turning, causing Fu Yun to scream in madness, the intense pain making him feel as if death would be less agonizing.

“Sect Master, save me!” Fu Yun cried out in terror.

“He can’t save you,” Feng Wuchen said coldly. Then he turned to Luan Shen and said, “Luan Shen, drop him at the gate of Tianyun Sect until he dies.”

“Yes, Grand Commander!” Luan Shen responded respectfully.

At this moment, Gu Qingxuan emitted a murderous aura, fixing Feng Wuchen with a fierce gaze as a terrifying might suddenly burst forth.

“Tianyuan Realm First Layer!” Feeling this terrifying force, Mu Tianyun and all the others turned pale with shock.

Feng Wuchen frowned slightly, his icy gaze sweeping towards Gu Qingxuan. The terrifying aura of someone at the First Layer of the Tianyuan Realm was proof enough of his frightening strength!

“Gu Qingxuan indeed possesses terrifying strength. Even the emperor might not be able to defeat him,” Yang Tianxian muttered under his breath with his eyebrows furrowed, his eyes full of wariness.

Situ Zhentian and Ye Cangqiong also furrowed their brows; the dreadful pressure from Gu Qingxuan made everyone’s hearts tremble with fear.

“Luan Shen, hold on,” Feng Wuchen quickly stopped Luan Shen as he saw Gu Qingxuan was about to take action.

“Grand Commander.” Luan Shen stood by, awaiting orders.

Gu Qingxuan was a formidable power in the Tianyuan Realm, and everyone treated him with great caution.

“Feng Wuchen, if you’re scared, then release Fu Yun right now!” Ao Tian called out coldly.

“Psh!”

However, just when everyone thought Feng Wuchen had stopped Luan Shen because he feared Gu Qingxuan, the Fiery Blade suddenly pierced through Fu Yun’s glabella!

In front of Gu Qingxuan and the others, Feng Wuchen took the life of Fu Yun on the spot!

Fu Yun’s eyes bulged, unbelieving that Feng Wuchen truly dared to kill him!

The abrupt turn of events left everyone first stunned—this outcome was completely unexpected by all.

Ao Tian’s face was filled with disbelief; he could hardly believe that Feng Wuchen would be so bold as to kill the great disciple of Tianyun Sect right in front of Gu Qingxuan!

How could Feng Wuchen let go of Fu Yun after he had killed so many of his family members?

“Outrageous!” Gu Qingshan exploded in rage, unleashing the terrible power of the Eightfold Yuandan Realm in an instant.

Mu Tianyun swiftly mobilized his True Yuan and said coldly, “Gu Qingshan, your opponent is me.”

“Old ghost Mu, you think I’m afraid of you with your injuries not yet healed?” Gu Qingshan roared angrily, his face contorted with bulging veins.

Mu Tianyun chuckled coldly, “You can try if you like!”

“Impressive courage, I must give you credit for that,” Gu Qingxuan said indifferently, his killing intent multiplying several times in an instant.

“Sect Master! Command us now! Feng Wuchen has gone too far!” one talented disciple shouted in anger.

“Sect Master! Feng Wuchen must not be let go!” The Tianyun Sect disciples roared in unison, unable to contain their anger any longer.

“Duan Tianhun, show yourself. Since you’ve come, why continue to hide?” Gu Qingxuan spoke coldly, his eyes shifting toward the skies.

A light chuckle came from above, “Truly, one cannot hide from the Sect Master of Tianyun.”

With that, a figure emerged in the sky above. It was none other than Emperor Duan Tianhun of the Flame Empire!

The presence of Duan Tianhun floating above Tianyun Sect indicated that he had entered the level of the Tianyuan Realm! His strength was absolutely formidable!

Dressed in black, luxurious brocade and appearing to be in his early fifties, he exuded the air of an emperor.

“Greetings, Your Majesty!” Upon Duan Tianhun’s appearance, all the soldiers of the Empire kneeled respectfully, including the State Preceptor and the princes.

“Feng Wuchen, I’ve finally met you, young man!” Duan Tianhun said, smiling gleefully as he looked at Feng Wuchen.

Hearing this, Feng Wuchen replied with a slight smile, “There has been so much to deal with that I haven’t been able to visit the royal family, please forgive me, Your Majesty.”

“No matter, I’m aware of your affairs. You’ve brought glory to the Empire, defeating the talented students of the three Academies and securing the first place in the Combat Ranking of Geniuses. I am too pleased to blame you for anything,” Duan Tianhun said with a generous wave of his hand, showing no intention of reproach.

Feng Wuchen replied indifferently, “It is my duty to contribute to the Empire.”

Duan Tianhun had been extremely excited upon learning that Feng Wuchen had secured the first place in the Combat Ranking of Geniuses. After so many years, the Flame Empire could finally hold its head high!

“First place in the Combat Ranking of Geniuses?” The faces of the people from Tianyun Sect changed drastically.

The soldiers of the Empire were also shocked.

Tianyan Academy had never won the first place in the Combat Ranking of Geniuses, and although students entered the top ten each year, they were always at the bottom of the ranks.

“Perhaps you are unaware, the Academy hasn’t even spread the news yet. This time in the Combat Ranking of Geniuses, although there were only three spots, due to exceptional circumstances, the number increased to four. Three of those spots went to the students of Tianyan Academy, all thanks to Feng Wuchen for defeating Bai Kong from Shuiyun Academy! This is how we clinched the first place!” Duan Tianhun said happily.

“Duan Tianhun, do you truly intend to be an enemy of Tianyun Sect?” Gu Qingxuan asked with a frosty expression as he saw Duan Tianhun barely able to close his laughing mouth.

Turning his gaze toward Gu Qingxuan, Duan Tianhun said with a smile, “Sect Master of Tianyun, you should be clear that the Flame Empire is mine, and since Tianyun Sect stands within the Empire, you ought to abide by the rules of the Empire! You allow your disciples to defy their superiors and abduct the family members of an Empire Grand Commander. I would like to ask, what is Tianyun Sect trying to do? Rebel?”

As he spoke, Duan Tianhun’s voice became increasingly fierce.

Duan Tianhun was also of the Tianyuan Realm—how could he be afraid of the Tianyun Sect?

Feng Wuchen, a monstrous talent who was both an Alchemist and an Artifact Refiner, had potential benefits that far exceeded the Tianyun Sect!

“Rebellion? If the Tianyun Sect were to rebel, do you think your Empire’s hundred thousand troops could stop us?” Gu Qingxuan said grimly as his terrifying True Yuan energy surged, and his figure slowly rose into the air.

Duan Tianhun sneered, “Do you think your Tianyun Sect’s ten thousand disciples can withstand my Empire’s hundred thousand troops? Can the Tianyun Sect survive this battle?”

“Kill you, and the Tianyun Sect can rise again from the east!” Gu Qingshan shouted coldly.

“Duan Tianhun, let this Sect Master see just how strong the ruler of a country is,” Gu Qingxuan said chillingly, activating all of his terrifying Tianyuan Realm power, as blue light flashed explosively, blindingly bright, and the air waves roared skyward.

“Buzz, buzz!”

High in the sky, the space within dozens of feet began to tremble, the overwhelming Qi Force sweeping wildly, scaring everyone to a pale fright.

“Tianyuan Realm powerhouses are too terrifying!”

“Gu Qingxuan’s strength is so formidable; can the Emperor cope with him?”

Everyone was terrified by Gu Qingxuan’s frightening strength, and they all trembled.

“Gu Qingxuan’s True Yuan is incredibly majestic, worthy of being the Sect Master of the Tianyun Sect,” Duan Tianhun frowned and thought, his expression very solemn.

Duan Tianhun did not ponder further, activating all of his Tianyuan Realm’s power, as brilliant blue light flashed and the surging power gushed out like a flood, the void trembling even more violently.

The Yanhuo Empire’s only two Tianyuan Realm powerhouses engaged in battle!

A Tianyuan Realm powerhouse’s fight was absolutely earth-shattering.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

“Buzz, buzz!”

In the sky above, the great battle between Tianyuan Realm powerhouses erupted, deafening explosions suddenly spread, the void shook, and wave after wave of destructive energy rolled.

Watching the terrifying power spreading in the high sky, everyone below was scared to extreme terror, and the dreadful pressure turned their faces pale.

“Every single person from the Tianyun Sect must die today!” Feng Wuchen said coldly, his icy gaze sweeping over the disciples of the Tianyun Sect.

With Duan Tianhun holding off Gu Qingxuan, Feng Wuchen and his group had enough strength to annihilate the Tianyun Sect!

“Hmph! A junior dares to be wild in the Tianyun Sect! Feng Wuchen, meet your death!” Lv Xingchen shouted angrily, his Soul Power bursting forth without hesitation as he launched an attack on Feng Wuchen.

Sensing Lv Xingchen’s action, Feng Wuchen quickly activated his domineering Soul Power and shouted, “I don’t even care about a Sixth Grade Alchemist, let alone you, a mere Fifth Grade Alchemist! With such Soul Power, you dare to confront me?”

“Boom!”

“Puh!”

Two violent Soul Powers collided, a loud blast rang out, and Lv Xingchen’s face changed drastically, followed by a spurt of fresh blood.

Just a single encounter had left Lv Xingchen wounded by Feng Wuchen.

A Fifth Grade Alchemist’s Soul Power couldn’t withstand a Fourth Grade Alchemist!

“How can this brat’s Soul Power be so terrifying!” Lv Xingchen’s heart filled with immense fear; he was a Fifth Grade Alchemist, even slightly stronger than Yang Tianxian.

Now, in front of Feng Wuchen, he was utterly powerless!

At this moment, Yang Tianxian, Mu Tianyun, and other powerful Alchemists were frigid with shock.

How terrifying was Feng Wuchen’s Soul Power, exactly?

“Great Elder!” Gu Qingshan’s face changed drastically; none of them had anticipated Feng Wuchen to be so formidable.

The disciples of the Tianyun Sect started to panic! What kind of monster was Feng Wuchen, exactly?

“Flatten the Tianyun Sect! Leave no one alive!” Feng Wuchen shouted angrily, giving the command without hesitation and stepping forward with the Fiery Blade in hand.

“Kill!” Ye Cangqiong suddenly roared, and the soldiers swarmed forward, with powerhouses from Yunzhou unleashing their attacks.

“Kill!” Guaotian bellowed, and the disciples of Tianyun Sect charged into battle full of rage.

A great battle was about to erupt!

“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!”

“Hiss, hiss, hiss!”

Suddenly, several figures dashed rapidly, leaving a trail of Tianyun Sect disciples slain in their wake.

There were a total of eight Black Shadows—the eight mysterious people from the Sky Pavilion! It was indeed Chi Huang and Xue Feng!

“Kill you all to avenge the brothers who died for the Sky Pavilion!” Chi Huang spoke with bone-chilling coldness.

“Soldiers of the Empire, heed my command! Crush the Tianyun Sect!” Wuqing activated his True Yuan, shouting to the sky, his voice reaching every corner of the Tianyun Sect’s mountain range.

The hundred thousand troops swiftly gathered!

“Hmph! I will make sure you come with no return!” High above, Gu Qingxuan snarled viciously, then suddenly flashed back.

“Clap!”

Gu Qingxuan clasped his hands together, driving the terrifying True Yuan energy, then shouted, “Qing Yun Execution Array, open!”