Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Scaring Away Murong Tianlie Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Scaring Away Murong Tianlie Feng Wuchen exerted his full strength in one strike, its power shaking the heavens and the earth; below the Tianyuan Realm, he had no equal.
Feng Wuchenâs strength was unimaginable to everyone.
Murong Tianlie, as someone within the second layer of the Tianyuan Realm, now had to go all out, which showed how wary he was of Feng Wuchen.
Two terrifying forces tore through the void, colliding violently under the incredibly fearful gazes of the onlookers.
âBoom!â
The sky-high scarlet sword light and the terrifying energy seal collided, and in that moment, time seemed to stand still. The scene froze, the space went silent, but a moment later, an unparalleled explosion of energy, like a heavy bomb detonating, created extremely terrifying energy ripples that crazily vibrated and rolled, forming an energy ball dozens of feet in diameter, as if it could destroy heaven and earth.
âSpurt!â
âBuzz!â
The terrifying energy spread, shaking Feng Wuchen until he spat out blood. Even the Kylin armor couldnât withstand it. Feng Wuchen turned into a black line and shot out, and within dozens of feet around him, the void vibrated and rolled violently.
The ability to cause the void to roll like that was enough to demonstrate the terror and unparalleled nature of this power.
Even Murong Tianlie, who was at the second level of the Tianyuan Realm, was thrown away by the shock.
However, with Murong Tianlieâs deep and powerful cultivation, he was still unhurt by the force.
The terrifying energy ripples spread from high above, and by the time they reached the ground, even though the power had greatly weakened, the wild winds were still frightening, and the pressure still made it hard for people to stand up straight.
Those with weaker cultivation were directly pressed to the ground, unable to move.
Despair and terror engulfed them; they thought the end of the world had come.
The cultivators from Unmatched City and the surrounding cities were terrified by the horrifying energy ripples in the sky.
Feng Wuchen, who had fought with all his might and sustained severe injuries, was pale, but still unable to injure Murong Tianlie, leading to another wave of disappointment.
It could only be said that Feng Wuchenâs understanding of the Soul Extinction Sword Technique was insufficient; he couldnât unleash its true power, otherwise, Murong Tianlie would definitely have been injured.
âBrother Feng!â Ling Xiaoxiaoâs hands sweated from anxiety as she quickly flew up using a flight martial skill, ignoring the spreading terrifying energy ripples.
âThat old bastard Murong Tianlie is too powerful! The Grand Commander is no match for him!â Chaos God spoke anxiously.
Xiao Qingqing was also filled with worry, sitting restlessly, âHow can Chen Er fight against Murong Tianlie with such severe injuries?â
Feng Wuchen had already given his all; even his most fearsome sword technique had been deployed, but he still couldnât injure Murong Tianlie.
âBrother Feng, your injuries are severe! You canât continue fighting!â Ling Xiaoxiao quickly said.
âThe second layer of the Tianyuan Realm is indeed strong; I couldnât hurt him even when I used all my strength,â Feng Wuchen said with difficulty, gasping heavily, filled with unwillingness in his heart.
After all, Feng Wuchen was only at the Ninth Level of the Yuandan Realm; it was normal for him not to be able to overcome Murong Tianlie.
âBrother Feng, once you break through to the Tianyuan Realm, dealing with him will be as easy as turning your hand over. Donât be too hasty,â Ling Xiaoxiao consoled him and then took out a Healing Pill and had Feng Wuchen swallow it.
Although Murong Tianlie wasnât injured, the surging qi and blood within him were extremely fierce, and he almost couldnât help but spit out blood.
Murong Tianlie was inwardly shocked, âThe power of the sword technique is so terrifying, it almost injured me!â
âSect Master! Kill Feng Wuchen now!â He Xiong roared. With Feng Wuchen severely injured, if not now, then when?
Missing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, they would never get a second chance!
âThis kid must not be left alive! Once he breaks through to the Tianyuan Realm, I will definitely be no match for him! This boy will also definitely not spare the Tai Xu Sect!â Murong Tianlie thought viciously, his old eyes flickering with a dreadful murderous intent.
Thinking this, the murderous intent emanating from Murong Tianlie grew even more terrifying.
The energy ripples gradually dissipated, and the space returned to calm.
With a fierce gaze fixed on Feng Wuchen, Murong Tianlie didnât hesitate and burst forward at an astonishing speed.
Ling Xiaoxiao suddenly turned around, glaring at Murong Tianlie with a cold voice, âIf you want to kill Brother Feng, youâll have to kill me first!â
âYou brat, you are also a threat to the Tai Xu Sect; wouldnât it be leaving a disaster untended if I donât kill you?â Murong Tianlie said coldly, his figure instantly upon her.
Murong Tianlie urged his True Yuan, and with a vicious palm, he struck toward Ling Xiaoxiao.
Ling Xiaoxiao showed no fear, instead becoming even more ferocious. As danger approached, a green energy barrier quickly formed on the surface of her body.
Murong Tianlie, who noticed it, suddenly had a dramatic change in expression. He could clearly feel the extremely terrifying energy.
However, with Murong Tianlieâs attack already launched, it was now impossible for him to forcibly stop.
âBoom!â
âSpurt!â
A ferociously vicious palm struck out, exploding with a loud boom, as terrible power surged in an instant, shaking Murong Tianlie to the point where he spat out blood and his figure was blasted away.
With Murong Tianlieâs frightening strength, he was utterly unable to shake Ling Xiaoxiaoâs cyan protective barrier.
The stronger the attacking force, the more horrifying the recoil.
âSect Master!â He Xiong and Zhou Shan turned pale with fright, petrified by Ling Xiaoxiaoâs formidable barrier.
âBarrier!â Murong Tianlie looked at Ling Xiaoxiaoâs cyan barrier in front of her with fear and shock.
Murong Tianlieâs injuries were somewhat severe; his face bore an expression of both horror and stupor.
âWho is this girl? And what kind of barrier is this? It possesses such terrifying power!â Murong Tianlieâs heart grew increasingly fearful; he had never encountered such a formidable barrier before.
Among the four great empires, except for Lei Zhenfeng, no one could compete with Murong Tianlieâs cultivation.
Such fearsome power was powerless in front of Ling Xiaoxiaoâs cyan barrier, unable to withstand that terrifying force.
Murong Tianlie simply could not fathom how terrifying Ling Xiaoxiaoâs barrier was; in the face of the barrierâs power, his strength seemed like dropping a stone into the sea, utterly pointless.
Seeing that Murong Tianlie was injured, Xiao Qingqing and the others all breathed a sigh of relief; at least Murong Tianlie also couldnât break through Ling Xiaoxiaoâs barrier.
Unfortunately, Feng Wuchen had already suffered serious injuries; otherwise, they might have been able to take the opportunity to kill Murong Tianlie.
âThis barrierâs power must have been deployed by a strong figure from the Heavenly Human Realm or Tianji Realm; this girl is no ordinary person,â Murong Tianlie guessed with trepidation.
The horror of the barrier made Murong Tianlie extremely wary, deterring him from making any further moves.
Staring at Ling Xiaoxiao for a long time, Murong Tianlie decisively lowered his body and, along with He Xiong and Zhou Shan, who were badly injured, made a hasty retreat.
âXiao Xiao, thank you,â Feng Wuchen said gratefully; had it not been for Ling Xiaoxiao just now, he might already have been killed by Murong Tianlie.
âItâs a pity I couldnât help Big Brother Feng,â said Ling Xiaoxiao, looking at the severely injured Feng Wuchen, her heart feeling unwell.
âMurong Tianlie is too powerful; we wouldnât stand a chance against him even if we joined forces, so donât blame yourself,â Feng Wuchen said, shaking his head with a bitter smile.
Feng Wuchen used his Soul Extinction Sword technique; if Murong Tianlie had been within the suppressing array of the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower, he would surely have been badly damaged.
Ling Xiaoxiao, with the severely injured Feng Wuchen, descended, and Xiao Qingqing and the others all breathed a sigh of relief.
âQuickly take Wuchen back to heal; we must get ready for everything. The State Preceptor of the Shuiyue Empire has been killed, and this matter will likely lead to war between the two nations!â Feng Qianyang said gravely.
âWar between the two nations!â The othersâ faces changed dramatically upon hearing this, only then recalling that Qin Fei had been killed by Feng Wuchen!
Xiao Qingqing said anxiously, âThis is trouble now! Will the emperor place the blame on us?â
âAunt Xiao, rest assured, this is not the Grand Commanderâs fault; it was their own doing!â said Duan Wuqing.
âHuanyang, Luanshen, return to the empire immediately and report to the Great General and the emperor! Inform them of this matter!â Chi Huang said, furrowing his brows with a grave expression.
âYes!â Huanyang and Luanshen hurried back to the empire, not daring to delay in the slightest.
The possibility of war between the two nations was a very serious matter, which they could not afford to take lightly.
âQingyang, go to Yunzhou at once! Tell Elder Mu and the others to get ready.â Feng Qianyang turned his gaze toward Liu Qingyang and instructed.
âYes! Iâll go immediately!â Liu Qingyang nodded and set off for Yunzhou without delay.
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The expressions of the three, Murong Tianlie included, were gloomy indeed, as if they had swallowed a bomb.
âSect Master, having missed this opportunity, it will be harder for us to kill Feng Wuchen!â He Xiong was extremely unwilling, knowing they were close to killing Feng Wuchen but thwarted by Ling Xiaoxiaoâs terrifying barrier.
âThe background of that girl is not simple; the strength of that barrier might have been set by a Tianji Realm expert,â Murong Tianlie said gravely, shuddering at the thought of that terrifying barrier.
âIf it werenât for that wretched girl, Feng Wuchen would have died at the hands of the Sect Master by now!â Zhou Shan said darkly, his anger bubbling up, almost to the point of exploding.
âThis matter is not over yet. Feng Wuchen has killed the State Preceptor of the Shuiyue Empire, will Lei Zhenfeng let it go? That old man has been looking for a chance to make a move, and this is his best opportunity. Fortunately, my injuries arenât too severe,â Murong Tianlie sneered.
âSect Master, you did not intervene to stop Feng Wuchen from killing Qin Fei, could it be that you wish for the Shuiyue Empire to go to war with the Yanhuo Empire?â He Xiong suddenly asked.
âA single mountain does not harbor two tigers. If Lei Zhenfeng truly obtains the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower, do you think he would allow the Tai Xu Sect to exist? War between the two countries will surely leave both greatly weakened, and that will be our true opportunity! Iâm soon about to enter the pinnacle of the Second Layer of the Tianyuan Realm; even if Feng Wuchen breaks through to the Tianyuan Realm, he will pose no threat to me,â Murong Tianlie said with confidence.
âThe Shuiyue Empire, being the foremost among the four countries, with the three great empires also pressuring the Yanhuo Empire simultaneously, will force Feng Wuchen to hand over the Nine Layers Qiankun Tower. Should war break out, the Tianwu Empire and the Luoyun Empire might join hands with the Shuiyue Empire! By then, the Yanhuo Empire will surely fall!â Zhou Shan said with a cold laugh.
Murong Tianlie sneered, âLei Zhenfeng and our Tai Xu Sect have never been on good terms; his eagerness to join forces with us is but to deal with Feng Wuchen, isnât it? That wretched girl saving Feng Wuchen actually serves us well, providing us with an even better opportunity!â
Although they were frustrated at not being able to kill Feng Wuchen, they saw a better opportunity at hand.
âElder, send the news to Lei Zhenfeng, let him know Feng Wuchenâs strengths. That old man will definitely not give Feng Wuchen the chance to break through to the Tianyuan Realm! I believe the great battle will soon begin!â Murong Tianlie said with a cold laugh.