Grave Crisis: Zhuge Xiang Runs Rampant (Part One)
The Carefree Old Couple joined forces, unleashing their combined Martial Skill, the Carefree Kunpeng Technique. As the enormous Yin-Yang fish-shaped Qi Energy clashed with the Deity Transformation stage cultivator's flying sword, everyone simultaneously ceased their attacks and turned away. They knew very well that the outcome of this battle between the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator and the Carefree Old Couple would completely determine the lives of both sides...
Boom!
The immense Qi Energy collided with the flying sword, unleashing a deafening roar. The Qi Energy rippled outwards, creating a terrifying explosion and shockwave that caused the City Lord's Manor to tremble violently.
The fused Qi Energy shattered, but the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator's flying sword fared no better. With a mournful cry, the sword flew back into the Deity Transformation Sword Cultivator's hand. Looking at his sword, he noticed a tiny crack on it, and the Deity Transformation Sword Cultivator's heart sank.
He had heard of the reputation of the Carefree Old Couple; they were said to be able to fight against Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator when they joined forces. He had originally thought they could only deal with newcomers who had just entered the Nascent Deity Transformation stage. He had been in the Deity Transformation stage for five years and his cultivation had reached the Divine Ability Realm Third Layer. He thought the Carefree Old Couple would definitely be no match for him. However, he did not expect that their fusion Martial Skill would be so powerful that even his flying sword was damaged.
Despite his heavy heart, the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator's expression remained unchanged. Holding his flying sword, he stared intently at the Carefree Old Couple and said, "Indeed, I've heard of your Carefree Old Couple for a long time. Seeing you today, it's clear that seeing is believing. However, even with your Return to Simplicity Realm Peak cultivation, such a fusion of Martial Skill cannot be sustained indefinitely. I see your cultivation is hard-won; leave now, and I won't make things difficult for you."
The Carefree Old Couple also had solemn expressions. The combined Kun Peng Carefree Technique was astonishing. It had even killed Cultivator had just entered the Deity Transformation stage. However, they never expected that this Sword Cultivator could actually withstand the Kun Peng Carefree Technique that they had used together.
Although the combined Martial Skill is incredibly powerful, as the Sword Cultivator said, even with their Return to Simplicity Realm Peak cultivation, they can only use such a powerful move three times. After that, there will be no remaining Qi Energy, and they won't be able to escape even if they want to.
They exchanged a glance. Having been married for decades, the couple naturally shared the same sentiment. The Free and Unfettered Duke, Carefree Old Couple, took a sudden step forward and said, "You were the one who attacked just now, and now you want us to leave? Even if you want to leave, you'll have to make us attack you once. If you can withstand one combined attack from the two of us, then we, the Carefree Old Couple, will leave today."
The words of the Free and Unfettered Duke caused the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator to ponder for a moment, then he nodded and said, "Very well, I am a fair person. I have made my move, so you will make yours. I hope you will keep your promise."
"Then we won't stand on ceremony." Hearing the words of the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator, the Carefree Old Couple looked at each other and nodded. Then, Free and Unfettered Duke flipped his hands, and a ten-foot-long Pure Iron Staff appeared in his hands. His cultivation at the peak of the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm continued to improve, and his aura also rose rapidly.
On the other side, Free and Unfettered Duchess also took the Dragon-Headed Cane in her hand, and her aura also rose. Free and Unfettered Duke and Granny Xiaoyao, two Cultivators at the peak of the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, completely unleashed their auras.
The two auras intertwined and merged, becoming even more terrifying. It seemed that their combined Qi Energy, due to some Profound Mysteries principle, was able to perfectly fuse together, simultaneously increasing in power without limit...
"Merge Martial Skill, Carefree Journey."
When their momentum reached its peak, the Carefree Old Couple didn't make a move. Instead, the aura emanating from the Free and Unfettered Duke suddenly transformed into an enormous fish, while the aura emanating from the Free and Unfettered Duchess transformed into a Great Roc. The fish and the roc merged together, and faintly, the sound of birdsong could be heard throughout the entire Shuzhong City.
The enormous Phantom Image of the Peng bird, seemingly materialized like a cloud hanging from the sky, trembled with both hands, exuding a destructive aura, and charged fiercely towards the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator.
The Peng bird's enormous wings vibrated incessantly, moving at a speed almost beyond human sight. Moreover, what was even more terrifying was that the Peng bird's body was incredibly agile, like a ghost Ghost.
"Damn it!" Upon seeing the enormous Phantom Image of the Kunpeng and feeling its terrifying power, the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator's expression changed drastically. He raised his longsword high into the air, channeling his Deity Transformation Soul stage Divine Sense and drawing upon the power of heavenly lightning.
The middle-aged Sword Cultivator in the Deity Transformation stage stared intently at the flying sword in the air. Then, he pointed both hands at the Phantom Image of the Kunpeng bird and shouted loudly, "Divine Sword Thunderous Strike!"
Boom!
As the middle-aged Sword Cultivator finished speaking, a thunderbolt appeared in the night sky, striking the flying sword with incredibly violent Thunderclap power. The flying sword transformed into an extremely sharp Sword Light, streaking across the night sky like a meteor, and crashed straight into the Phantom Image of the Kunpeng.
The divine sword, crackling with Thunderclap, collided with the Kunpeng bird. The incredibly powerful shockwave from the explosion shook the entire Shuzhong City, leading many to mistakenly believe an earthquake had occurred.
The shockwave was so powerful that it even suppressed the fire in the East Wing. In the violent explosion, the Phantom Image of the Kunpeng exploded, and the divine sword also cried out violently. Then, a faint, almost inaudible sound rang out. With Zhuge Xiang's Eagle Eye Technique, he could clearly see a crack appear on the flying sword.
With a flying sword sheathed and hidden in his sleeve, the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator coldly stared at the Carefree Old Couple, his killing intent almost bursting forth.
"Your cultivation is profound, so my wife and I will take our leave now." After two powerful moves, especially the latter, the Carefree Journey, the Free and Unfettered Carefree Old Couple felt their Qi Energy depleted. Before the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator speak, the Free and Unfettered Duke spoke first.
"Grandpa..." Hearing Free and Unfettered Duke's words, clearly defeated, Wu Zhao's expression showed a hint of urgency.
"Let's go!" Looking intently at Wu Zhao, Free and Unfettered Duke uttered only one word, but his expression was incredibly firm.
Seeing Free and Unfettered Duke's expression, Wu Zhao understood his determination. In the end, she could only give Zhuge Xiang an apologetic look before leaving with Carefree Old Couple and his wife.
Watching the departing figures of the Carefree Old Couple in-laws, the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator's face was grim. The damage to his beloved sword pained him greatly, but the combined power of the Carefree Old Couple -laws was indeed considerable. Moreover, he had important matters to attend to and could not linger here any longer, so he could only watch Carefree Old Couple leave.
"Alright, all the irrelevant people have left. Now, it's your turn..." The Deity Transformation stage man sheathed his longsword, turned his head, and fixed his gaze on Zhuge Xiang.
He single-handedly fought seven Man in Black without being defeated. Although Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level wasn't the highest, his combat strength was. Naturally, the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator spotted him immediately. (To be continued.)