Chapter 740: 235: Got it Wrong!_2

Chapter 740: Chapter 235: Got it Wrong!_2

“Didn’t expect that Liangzhu Country to settle Thousand Peak Forest would expend such a significant cost to support an external demon.”

“Lady Hu…”

As he thought of this, Ginseng Whisker Dragon King recalled a piece of intelligence. The information suggested that Lady Hu, favored by the Monarch of Liangzhu Country, was likely a Demon Cultivator with an extraordinary background!

“If it were merely a Demon Cultivator, they couldn’t possibly expend such costs to forcibly elevate another Demon Cultivator to Divinity Transformation level.”

“This kind of method and breadth, only those old relics of the Blood Slaughter Dynasty could manage.”

“Back then, I rejected them, hence this plotted trap?”

“Humph! A bunch of fools unable to grasp the truth, delusional about restoration.”

Ginseng Whisker Dragon King thought deeply.

He didn’t believe this was Gao Cuo’s personal act.

Because the timing was too coincidental.

“I’ve fallen into the trap!”

“The main battlefield must be in a critical state, the victory likely decided.”

“No, even if not now… this could very well be a trap meant to lure me into action.”

“How could I, the Divine King, fall for this repeatedly?!”

Thinking this, a surge within his body made his mighty form tremble violently, the severe pain striking like blades and swords twisting in his abdomen.

These were injuries inflicted by Du Tiechuan’s Sword Qi in the first battle.

Even now, the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King had yet to truly heal. The Sword Qi lingering within him was stubbornly strong, embodying the “Iron Wall” characteristic.

He tried all Magic Techniques, to no avail. The remaining option was the hard way—constantly using his own life force to grind and exhaust it.

“Thank you, Dragon King, for driving the enemies away for me!” Bi Tengyi appeared again.

She had forged a new body but her expression was somber.

Because she could have condensed it better, more perfectly; instead, due to Gao Cuo’s disruption, she had to give up much, opting for speed which made the new body far inferior to her plans.

The Dragon King left a final message: “I’ve fallen into the trap this time, plunging the Thousand Peak Forest into crisis. However, as long as I am alive, the Forest won’t be completely conquered. Take care.”

With that, Ginseng Whisker Dragon King burrowed into the ground and left.

Main battlefield.

The National Front Line Camp of Liangzhu Country remained the core zone of the second large-scale battle.

Here, the intensity of fighting was the highest!

Despite the protection of the Light Mountain and Heavy Mist Map, Lu Hongtu found it hard to remain unscathed; his clothing was disheveled, stained with blood.

Pale-faced, he coughed a few times and transmitted his thoughts to Lord Long: “Lord Long, let’s retreat!”

“No, I haven’t lost yet!” Lord Long attacked with full strength, fighting fiercely with immense might.

Lu Hongtu surveyed the battlefield and sighed: “The great tide has gone!”

Aside from the core zone where the Nascent Soul Cultivators battled, the majority of the battlefield was clearly showing the outcome: the Alliance Army of Thousand Peak Forest was largely defeated, while Liangzhu Country’s soldiers were brimming with morale, slaying countless enemies.

The various armies of Thousand Peak Forest, like remaining reef stones, though still able to hold out, would ultimately be overwhelmed by the tide of soldiers over time.

Lord Long was also aware of the situation; determined, he refused to retreat: “No, as long as we fight, there is still hope.”

“We haven’t lost and mustn’t lose!!”

Lu Hongtu finally couldn’t bear the anxiety and proactively asked: “Our current strength is like the moon’s reflection in water and flowers in a mirror. Once Du Tiechuan personally intervenes, what do we have to counter?”

Lord Long paused slightly.

He immediately understood that this was Lu Hongtu asking about one thing—the presence of the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King in the battle.

Lu Hongtu’s hesitation was not without reason, for if the Dragon King intended to act, the moment had just passed.

Allowing one’s forces to be largely defeated would undoubtedly result in significant damage.

This second large-scale battle, with the Alliance Army’s widespread defeat, was critically damaging to the entire Thousand Peak Forest!

No qualified leader would let this happen.

Yet now, it has undoubtedly happened.

This made Lu Hongtu question the Dragon King’s position and intentions.

Lord Long fell silent for a moment.

“God…” he silently chanted.

As a leader, he knew well the Dragon King’s location, realizing the latter had gone to confront the Old Monster in Stone at Qiu Teng Mountain.

This would inevitably delay much time.

Moreover, chances of him not returning quickly increased sharply—after all, the Old Monster in Stone is Transforming Spirit Level, and the Dragon King had undergone fierce battles, likely in a weakened state.

“What I must do is to unite as many people as possible, like a nail, firmly anchoring here to restrain Du Tiechuan.”

“Preventing him from intervening and sabotaging the Dragon King’s plan of subduing or killing the Old Monster in Stone!”

Lord Long was resolutely prepared.

Thus, in the next moment, he transmitted his thoughts to Lu Hongtu: “Hahaha, strategist, you are too cautious.”

“My lord didn’t act, naturally has His consideration. How can we mere Nascent Soul Cultivators fathom His profound intent.”

“Moreover, Du Tiechuan hasn’t appeared yet. Perhaps my lord is secretly confronting him.”

“A mere defeat is nothing to worry about!”

“Once my lord wins, slaying Du Tiechuan, Liangzhu Country would be gravely wounded, would they dare offend Thousand Peak Forest again?”

Lu Hongtu instinctively squinted his eyes, pondering for a moment before saying: “Lord Long speaks wisely!”

He wasn’t persuaded by words, but by Lord Long’s actions—persisting in the fight with no sign of retreat.

From Lord Long’s actions, Lu Hongtu saw the “confidence” in the Dragon King’s intervention!

Temporarily stabilizing Lu Hongtu, Lord Long fought even more fiercely.

Martial Arts—Dragon Roar Palm!

Dragon roars shook the heavens, and each palm strike formed a series of dragon shadows.

Dragon Energy surged, causing countless deaths and injuries in the White Jade Camp with shattered limbs flying everywhere.

“Hold the line, keep holding!” Shuangjing’s face turned pale, his voice sharp, revealing a trace of panic.

Lord Long was well-matched with the White Jade Camp.

The last ambush, where Lord Long personally participated, almost annihilated the White Jade Camp.

This time, the White Jade Camp was even worse off.

“Damn! My ‘Gao Sheng’s Legacy’ was stolen by that wretched Old Monster in Stone. Otherwise, I could at least battle with Lord Long equally!!” Shuangjing roared internally, his hatred for the Old Monster intensifying.

Divine Gifted Technique—Vitality Collapse!

Lord Long unleashed all the stored and absorbed colossal vitality at once.

His height grew again, becoming exceptionally large, the armor on his body nearly bursting.

Seeing this, Shuangjing couldn’t hide his horror: “He… he can wield such Divine Arts once again!”

Unable to hold on!

Initially, the White Jade Camp’s resistance against Lord Long was extremely daunting.

With Lord Long’s strength skyrocketing again, he became invincible, violently tearing through the lines of the White Jade Camp.

“This is bad!” Shuangjing intended to flee with Shuang Ling’s body.

“Where do you think you’re going?” Lu Hongtu intervened, trapping Shuangjing.

“Well done,” Lord Long praised, blood seeping from his nose and mouth.

Clearly, his state had exceeded his physical limits.

Lord Long fought his way to Shuang Ling’s body.

The Mechanical Princess screamed, activating the mechanism, causing her Nascent Soul to escape instantly back to her body.

With the Nascent Soul in control, the body immediately opened its eyes, employing the Escape Technique, fully retreating from Lord Long.

Unexpectedly, Lord Long turned around to confront the Mechanical Puppet Rou Bone Xuan Ji.

“Not good, a trap!” Realizing this, Shuang Ling’s heart sank.

However, controlling Rou Bone Xuan Ji now was far less effective than during the battle.

Lord Long’s three consecutive attacks compressed Xuan Ji’s evasion space, until with no escape, he shoulder-checked it.

His attack was simple and direct, but the force exploded Rou Bone Xuan Ji instantly, scattering various mechanism parts.

Shuang Ling’s face turned pale, suffering a minor backlash.

Then her face changed again as Lord Long, having disposed of Xuan Ji, turned to charge at Shuang Ling.

Shuang Ling, having lost her trump card and battled fiercely, was exhausted and badly weakened, no longer a match for Lord Long; she could only retreat.

Lord Long pursued relentlessly, altering his path midway to attack the commander’s government office.

“Du Tiechuan, come out and face death!!!” Lord Long’s roar shook the sky, resonating across the battlefield.

Lu Hongtu, Shuang Ling, and Ning Zhuo were all stunned.

Challenging Transforming Spirit Level directly; no wonder Lord Long was so valiant!!