Chapter 1558 - 1596: The Battle Rekindled

The Hell Beast mocked:

"Taicang State, as the weakest of the Great States, is the stepping stone that the Ancient Giants must capture."

"By occupying Taicang State, they can use it as a base to launch attacks on the other eight states!"

"Hence, in other states, Hell Beasts were only deployed in pairs, one visible, one hidden as a standby."

"But in Taicang State, a total of three Hell Beasts were deployed!"

"After I was suppressed, the second one awakened."

"So, both of us released the Connecting Sky Black Pillars in succession."

Jiang Fan’s heart sank heavily.

Sure enough, there’s a second Connecting Sky Black Pillar!

He urgently said, "Where is the second Connecting Sky Black Pillar?"

The Hell Beast chuckled, "Even if you don’t threaten me, I’ll tell you."

"Because, you now only realize, it’s already too late."

"I can sense something has already come down along the second Connecting Sky Black Pillar."

It raised its claw and pointed to the east: "The second Connecting Sky Black Pillar is in the far east!"

After pointing the way, it mockingly watched Jiang Fan:

"Two Connecting Sky Black Pillars, flanking from both sides."

"I can’t fathom how you will win in Taicang State."

"Ha ha ha... ha ha ha..."

Laughing, the Hell Beast suddenly froze.

It saw the ground full of corpses, those of the Ancient Giants, including the Giant King!

It exclaimed in shock, "You... exterminated the giants from one Connecting Sky Black Pillar?"

"Impossible! Taicang State’s forces, how could they possibly annihilate so many giants?"

The countless Ancient Giant corpses made it incredulous and hard to accept.

Jiang Fan actually won a battle!

This hurt more than killing it!

"Jiang Fan, the giants of the second Connecting Sky Black Pillar, you can’t possibly win, you can’t possibly still..."

The words were still at its mouth.

Jiang Fan’s brow shot out a Soul-shocking Stab, completely extinguishing its Remnant Soul into soul light spots, dispersing into the Void.

"What’s wrong, Jiang Fan?"

True Word Venerable noticed Jiang Fan’s serious expression, flashed over.

In memory, it’s the first time seeing Jiang Fan with such a heavy expression.

Back then rescuing Xingyuan Venerable, facing Five-star Giant King and Wu Gou alone, was never like this.

Jiang Fan felt as if something was blocking his throat, said, "There’s a second Connecting Sky Black Pillar."

"Moreover, Ancient Giants have already arrived."

What?

True Word Venerable’s beautiful eyes widened, stunned like wood.

The news shook Heart Demon Venerable, Bodhisattva, and Jian Lanjiang who also hurried over.

All three were frozen in place, silent as wood.

It’s not that they didn’t want to say something.

It’s that their minds were blank, unable to speak.

For a long time, Bodhisattva clasped hands together, looked up at the sky, eyes revealing relief:

"This poor monk’s calamity, ultimately cannot be escaped."

At the moment announcing Taicang State’s great victory, he thought his fate of death was rewritten.

Turns out, it was always there.

Heart Demon Venerable inhaled deeply, then exhaled long, bitterly laughed:

"Trials and tribulations abound, the war belonging to Taicang State is not over yet."

Jian Lanjiang was also dazed for a long time, before forcefully rousing himself, said:

"With so many people already sacrificed, no matter the calamity, we must grit our teeth and fight on!"

"Jiang Dao You, where is the second Connecting Sky Black Pillar?"

Pairs of eyes looked over.

Jiang Fan’s mind was slightly chaotic, he took a deep breath, said:

"Most eastward direction."

East?

Fire Worship Sect Leader’s face slightly changed: "Could it be Eastern Wilderness?"

To the east lies sequentially Qingli Mountain, Fire Worship Sect, and the most eastern Barbaric land.

That’s where the Jade Paper Heavenly Book’s master and a Sage took great actions.

A place of ten thousand miles, desolate and uninhabited, with only endless silence.

Except for a few disciples occasionally risking to find Mixed Element Nine-Colored Marrow, no one ventures there.

If there existed a Connecting Sky Black Pillar, it’s entirely possible to go undiscovered.

Fire Worship Sect Leader’s face solidified: "Not good! Fire Worship Sect is in danger!"

Giants descending, the first target would certainly be Fire Worship Sect!

He frantically ascended, said: "Fire Worship Sect disciples, follow me!"

Seeing this, the rest of the sects also flew up one after another.

"Great Yin Sect, assemble, support Fire Worship Sect!"

"Sanqing Mountain, swiftly assemble, head to the Extreme East!"

"Myriad Phenomena Void Realm, prepare for battle again!"

...

After brief panic, everyone quickly adjusted their state.

Supporting Hunyuan State is a battle, confronting giants descending on Taicang State is also a battle.

There’s nothing to fear!

"Wait."

Great Wine Sacrifice’s calm voice, spread throughout the scene, said:

"Several Venerates, along with Jiang Fan, Jian Clan Leader, follow me."

Jiang Fan suddenly raised his head, Great Wine Sacrifice is going to act?

No wonder the previous battle was so tough, he didn’t make a move.

Turns out, he foresaw another possible event, thus restrained all along.

Now.

With the giants’ ultimate army descending, he has no more apprehensions.

With a Sage taking action, there’s indeed no need for Nascent Soul Realm to participate.

Just need to clean the battlefield and hunt remaining Ancient Giants afterward.

Great Wine Sacrifice also said: "Nascent Soul Realm each return to their sect to hold position, just in case."

"If our action is unfavorable, rely on the sect’s heritage to resist as long as possible, await reinforcement from other Great States."

"If the action is smooth, I’ll inform you to engage."

Every sect has been preparing for the Ancient Giant battle for many years, each has some heritage against Ancient Giants.

Even Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion has three Arrays to resist the Giant King.

The Seven Great gods of Three God Sect, and some older sects with much longer history than Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion, wouldn’t they have something?

Of course, that’s only a temporary defense, the last resort.

Fire Worship Sect Leader was anxious, but Great Wine Sacrifice had given orders, could only say:

"Alright, then we’ll temporarily remain at Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion."

Each sect’s men and horses subsequently moved towards the nearest Transmission Array, returning to their sect, prepared for defense.

A murderous aura, once again enveloped the entire Taicang State.

Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion was the last to leave.

Fairy Yun Shang’s eyes were full of worry, she could feel, the danger of the second battlefield might far exceed the first location.

Despite Great Wine Sacrifice taking action, it may not guarantee Jiang Fan’s safety.

"Jiang, you must come back."

Jiang Fan nodded, watched them leave.

Suddenly, he glimpsed the figures of Rebellious Guy and Little Tiger.

Rebellious Guy held his head high, his little hands folded behind his head, proudly said:

"I saved Jiang Fan’s favorite woman this time, made a great contribution, oh."

"He’ll definitely reward me heavily later."

Little Tiger looked enviously.

Indeed, when Fairy Yun Shang was about to be crushed to death, it was Rebellious Guy and Liang Feiyan together that killed two giants, saving her.

As per Jiang Fan’s principle of rewarding merit, he would indeed reward Rebellious Guy.

"Rebellious Guy, come over."

"You performed well this time, I want to reward you."

Jiang Fan’s gaze shifted, suddenly called Rebellious Guy.

Rebellious Guy was overjoyed, laughed heartily: "What did I say?"

"The master will reward me heavily, right?"

"Ha ha ha."

Under Little Tiger’s envious eyes, Rebellious Guy ran quickly to Jiang Fan, childishly said:

"Big brother, I only did what I should have done."

"No need for any reward."

Jiang Fan nodded, said: "It’s necessary, it’s necessary."

He took out a shoe, a bit worn, like it had been worn before.

It’s precisely picked from the Purple Crystal Ore in Black Dragon Venerable’s cave.

It grew on a mysterious plant, its function holds strong Instantaneous Movement ability.

In his hand was the largest shoe.

Once activated, it can release the Heaven Human Five Declines of the Great Venerate movement technique.

It’s undoubtedly a supreme life-saving item.

However, it needs to be eaten to play its effect.

This reward, Rebellious Guy would definitely like.