Chapter 879: 34: Borrowing 1,000 Lives to Cut Down the Barbarian King

Chapter 879: Chapter 34: Borrowing 1,000 Lives to Cut Down the Barbarian King

“We can’t kill him, you must leave quickly!”

Qiu Zian asked bluntly, and Li Fei replied just as bluntly.

The logic was simple: if Life Force magic combined with national fortune could have killed Bo’erhu, then the Emperor and Yun Shu would have consumed the national fortune beforehand, allowing Li Fei to refine the Superpower Seed and then specifically formulate a beheading tactic for him.

The Sun and Moon Star Armor and the Mountains and Rivers Blade, refined with national fortune, were indeed formidable, but still insufficient for Li Fei to contend with Bo’erhu.

To kill Bo’erhu in this manner would require an unknown amount of national fortune!

It would not be worth the cost.

Now, the Emperor had given Li Fei the newly gained national fortune, limited in quantity.

It was meant to preserve his life, not to kill the enemy.

Upon hearing Li Fei’s answer, Qiu Zian was a bit disappointed, but she didn’t leave; instead, she quickly flew towards the blood-red giant to join Li Fei:

“What’s the logic in leaving a mere twenty-year-old young man to cover the rear?”

Qi Zhou followed her, which surprised Li Fei.

At the same time, the ancient copper mirror in the sky also flew above the blood-red giant’s head.

An aged voice entered Li Fei’s heart and spirit:

“Marquis Jing’an, soon I’ll self-destruct my Lifebound Magic Items to cover your retreat!

You have the No Distance divine skill, and the protection of national fortune, and the Mixed Heaven Compass above your head will help conceal your presence and tracks, making it difficult for anyone to follow. You can make it out!”

Li Fei was stunned upon hearing this and responded in his heart and spirit:

“True Master Zhang, what will you do after destroying your Lifebound Magic Items?”

Zhang Chengbi’s magnanimous laughter echoed:

“I have been living on borrowed time since dying peacefully in my sleep over seventy years ago, thanks to the former emperor’s grace, which allowed me to persist within my Lifebound Magic Items as a True Soul. Over these years, who knows how many heavenly treasures and national fortunes the court has expended to preserve my Realm. The court kept me alive for moments like this, to render assistance when necessary!”

“I’m already old, and my Realm will only decline further. But you’re different, Marquis Jing’an; you are the greatest hero in history of the Da Lan Dynasty. The Emperor is even willing to deplete the national fortune to save you, so you must not die here!”

Li Fei fell silent.

Among the top powerhouses, the Da Lan Dynasty had people like Mi Han, who prioritized self-preservation.

There were also those like Ji Yifan, who only tried their best but wouldn’t go all out.

But there were also those like Qiu Zian and Zhang Chengbi, who were willing to sacrifice themselves for the nation!

“Enough dilly-dallying, it’s decided!”

Seeing Li Fei not respond, Zhang Chengbi said again.

The communication between hearts and spirits lasted merely an instant; externally, only a second had passed.

Bo’erhu, who had been blasted away, dashed out from the rubble once again to attack!

Since the start of the battle, this Northern Barbarian King had also sustained significant injuries.

However, among his mastered divine skills was a Healing Divine Power, which, through further evolution and enhancement, allowed him to continually recover from his wounds.

Thus, his condition was better than that of everyone present.

Possessing seven divine skills, this Northern Barbarian King was overwhelmingly powerful!

“I’m preparing to self-destruct my Lifebound Magic Items; seize the moment to disband the military formation and retreat yourself!”

Zhang Chengbi’s voice once again resonated in Li Fei’s heart and spirit.

He also instructed the others, telling them to be prepared.

Li Fei gritted his teeth, his heart filled with reluctance.

If he disbanded the military formation to escape alone, the remaining over a thousand Imperial Camp soldiers, including Qiu Zian and others who followed, would likely die!

These people had neither the No Distance divine skill nor the protection of national fortune, nor did they have the Mixed Heaven Compass to conceal their presence.

“Ladies and gentlemen, may I ask for your trust one more time?”

Li Fei’s voice suddenly resounded throughout the military formation.

“What does the Marquis wish to do?”

A Martial Arts Master asked on behalf of everyone.

“Lend me… your lives!”

Li Fei gritted his teeth and said.

The Life Force magic can refine all things, but these things must be something one can fully control; otherwise, any minor disturbance during refinement could result in great errors.

Thus, Li Fei can only refine things that belong to him, including life force and even lifespan.

If he wanted to refine others’ things, they would have to be voluntarily lent, willing to cooperate fully, in order for refinement to succeed.

Now, Li Fei sought to borrow everyone’s ‘life’!

“Hahahaha—”

A Martial Arts Master laughed upon hearing this, “If Marquis Jing’an wants our lives, then take them!”

Another Martial Arts Master, eyes blazing, asked, “Is it to kill the Northern Barbarian King?”

This stirred excitement throughout the military formation, with everyone looking at Li Fei with anticipation.

As long as Li Fei nodded and said a word, they would unreservedly offer everything!

But Li Fei regretfully said:

“Sorry, I don’t want to deceive you all; even with everyone’s lives at stake, I cannot kill the foe, but there’s a chance to critically wound him.”

“That is enough!”

The three Martial Arts Masters immediately expressed.

“Take our lives as you will!”

“Hahaha, having slain the Great Elder of the Fire Qilin Clan and critically injuring the Northern Barbarian King, my life is complete!”

“Thank you, Marquis, for granting us this honor!”

“…”

The soldiers of the Imperial Camp also shouted in unison within the military formation.

Outside, Bo’erhu collided again with the blood-red giant, his black ferocious aura clashing against the Mountains and Rivers Blade.

This time, the Northern Barbarian King’s strength was slightly more potent than before!

As the illusory scenes of mountains and rivers on the blade shattered one after another, the blood-red giant was sent reeling, crashing into a mountain and breaking it in half!

The ground quaked, and dust filled the air.