Great Crisis: Zhuge Xiang Goes Berserk (Part Two)

() Zhuge Xiang and the others had solemn expressions. There were already more than a dozen Man in Black who were not a match for them, and now, with the addition of a Deity Transformation Cultivator, there was no hope left in this battle.

"I never imagined that I, Su Huayu, would die here," Su Huayu, her face filled with resentment. Dying under this conspiracy clearly made her very unhappy.

"To die for war, to have one's wish fulfilled," Zhang Kuang said, his face still burning with fighting spirit as he flicked the gun, conveying a tragic sense of a hero going forth never to return.

"Even if I die, I will kill these guys," Niu Geng, his face filled with intense hatred. He tried to get up several times, but he was already at his limit and it was very difficult for him to even stand up. As for Zi Xiang, she didn't say a word, but just held Niu Geng's broad hand tightly.

Fine beads of sweat glistened on her forehead. Qin Qing held the Weeping Blood Demonic Zither in her arms, breathing slightly heavily. Treasure Artifact, the Weeping Blood Demonic Zither Harp was too much of a drain on Qin Qing. However, her beautiful eyes were fixed on Zhuge Xiang without saying a word. The determination in her eyes told others that she would follow him no matter what.

"Die!? The esteemed Xiao Yue will not die here! These lowly creatures! If I wait until I reach Growth Stage, I will devour them all one by one!" On the other side, Xiao Yue continuously shot out Moonlight Arrow from its mouth. Its Divine Sense Transmission was filled with resentment. As Ancient Divine Beast, Xiao Yue extremely unwilling to be killed by these creatures in its Juvenile Stage.

On the City Lord's Manor side, Zhuge Xiang and the others were in danger, but on a Restaurant not far from the City Lord's Manor, there were nine figures watching the battle from afar. They were none other than the Arhat Hall of Tianlong Heavenly Dragon Temple who had come to Shuzhong City today.

"The Carefree Old Couple are indeed quite powerful, but unfortunately they are not at the Deity Transformation stage," said one of the fat monks from the Eight Legions of Heavenly Dragons Members, shaking his head with a sigh.

"That Zhuge Xiang is equally terrifying. Not only has he comprehended the Spear Intent, but he also possesses Demonic True Body. With his Innate Realm cultivation, he fought seven experts at the Return to Simplicity Realm without defeat. Such astonishing strength is something I've never seen before. If he doesn't die today, he will surely be a member of the Yanling Commandery Dragon Phoenix Ranking, and his ranking will be quite high." On the other side, a tall and thin old monk also spoke with emotion, but also with some regret.

"The Dragon Phoenix Ranking? What's that?" A younger monk standing next to Mizheng asked curiously as he heard this.

"You're still young, so you don't know. Yanling Commandery holds a grand event every ten years, attended by disciples from various major forces. Only those under thirty years old and with a cultivation level of at least the Innate Realm are eligible. The Top 32 from each event are listed on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking."

"In other words, whether one can make it onto the Dragon Phoenix Ranking not only reflects one's own value but also measures the strength of a sect. The members on the Dragon Phoenix Ranking can be considered the true top geniuses of Yanling Commandery, and most of the talents who can make it onto the Dragon Phoenix Ranking can reach the Deity Transformation stage."

The older monk, with a touch of emotion in his eyes, spoke in a somewhat complicated tone, clearly indicating that he had also participated in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking back then.

"The Dragon Phoenix Ranking? Once every ten years? Only those under thirty years old and above the Innate Realm can participate? That's a really high threshold." Many Eight Legions of Heavenly Dragons Members secretly shook their heads when they heard the requirements for participating in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking.

There are many Cultivator under the age of thirty, and there are also many Cultivator above the Innate Realm. However, those who are both above the Innate Realm and under the age of thirty are rare. Thinking of this, the other Guardian Vajra turned their attention to Mizheng. Mizheng was only twenty-four or twenty-five years old, but his cultivation had already entered the Return to Simplicity Realm. Among the Eight Legions of Heavenly Dragons Members, only he was qualified to participate in the Dragon Phoenix Ranking selection event.

However, Mizheng, who was the focus of everyone's attention, did not show any sign of triumph. Instead, his face was filled with urgency as he stood on the roof of the Restaurant, gazing in the direction of the City Lord's Manor.

"This is a matter within Yanling County, and it's not appropriate for our Tianlong Temple to interfere. The main thing is to find clues about the Tianlong Zhenxie Pagoda," Master Huiming, the head of the Luohan Hall, said with lowered eyes, looking at the anxious look on Mi Zheng's face.

"I'm sorry, Master. A monk should be detached from worldly desires. I cannot rest easy if I do not take action today. If Zhuge Xiang dies here, it will be an obstacle on my path of cultivation." However, after pondering for a moment, Mi Zheng suddenly shook his head and solemnly bowed to Huiming, the Master of the Arhat Hall.

"You really want to go? Given this situation, even if you go, it's unlikely you can change anything." Master Huiming slightly opened his eyes; his eyes were clear and bright, as if they could reflect a person's heart.

"I must go. I don't know if I can change the situation, but I just want to have a clear conscience," Mizheng said firmly without wavering.

As soon as he finished speaking, without waiting for Master Huiming's approval, Mizheng turned around, suddenly leaped up, and spread his arms like a roc spreading its wings, rushing towards the direction of the City Lord's Manor.

"Hall Master, Mizheng..." Seeing Mizheng go to help alone, the other Guardian Vajra all had a look of worry on their faces.

"Let him be, young man. There are always times when you're impetuous. How can you mature without experiencing youthful impetuosity?" Master Huiming said calmly with his eyes closed, without any strong reaction.

"Zhuge Xiang, I'm here to help you!" A sharp shout rang out from outside the wall. Immediately, Mizheng, dressed in a white Monk's Robe's robe, leaped in from outside the wall. With a flick of his wrists, an incredibly powerful golden palm strike was unleashed towards one of the Man in Black. The massive golden palm strike actually emitted bursts of metallic luster, giving people a feeling of indestructibility. It was the Vajra Great Vajra Palm, a Martial Skill of Heavenly Dragon Temple.

The most prominent feature of the Great Vajra Palm is its immense power and ferocious attack. The Man in Black, wielding a pair of daggers, swiftly slashed towards the golden palm strike. He then let out a scream as the daggers shattered, and he was sent Knockback. Blood dripped from his mask. The power of a single palm strike had actually severely injured a Man in Black was at the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm.

"Heavenly Dragon Temple? What are you monks from Heavenly Dragon Temple doing here? Do you want to meddle in the affairs of Yanling Commandery Heavenly Dragon Temple?" Looking down at Mizheng's Great Vajra Palm, the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator frowned slightly.

"I am now representing an individual, not Heavenly Dragon Temple," Mizheng said, spreading his palms apart without the slightest fear. He unleashed another Great Vajra Palm towards the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator in the air, shouting loudly. His appearance was like that of an angry Vajra, hardly befitting Buddhist Sect disciple.

With a casual flick of his wrist, a sharp Sword Qi shot out, shattering Mizheng's Great Vajra Palm. The Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator's eyes flashed with killing intent. He turned his head to look at the Restaurant next door and said, "Since you're representing someone else, then I won't hold back."

"Mizheng, you shouldn't have come," Zhuge Xiang, his brows furrowed as he stared at Mizheng. Although the two had some connection, Zhuge Xiang was unwilling to see Mizheng sacrifice himself for him in vain. Although his cultivation had reached the Return to Simplicity Realm, in this battle, unless a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator appeared, the outcome would be difficult to reverse.

"Where the heart leads, there is no right or wrong," Mizheng said, his eyes wide, his voice booming.

"A bunch of ants, do they not understand the insurmountable gap between the Deity Transformation stage and the Qi Refining Stage? It cannot be filled by numbers or so-called beliefs," the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator said calmly, shaking his head slightly, with an air of confidence.

As he spoke, he flicked his fingers repeatedly, and countless sharp Sword Qi, imbued with the power of Heaven and Earth, shot towards Zhuge Xiang and the others.

Although the Deity Transformation Sword Qi was small and consisted of seven or eight Sword Qi at once, with the attack power being dispersed, the destructive power of the sword energy was still much stronger than the Vast Sword Qi that Zhuge Xiang unleashed at full power.

"Deity Transformation stage cultivation!? Today I will shatter the truth that the Qi Refining Stage cannot contend against the Deity Transformation stage!" Seeing the seven or eight Sword Qi coming towards him, Zhuge Xiang's eyes widened. He took a few steps forward, Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear in hand, and shouted in a deep voice.

As he spoke, Zhuge Xiang tossed a Pill into his mouth. It was the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine, which would increase attack power by 1,000 points for a short time. He had obtained three Flame Fruits at the Auction and refined three of them; this was Zhuge Xiang's second one.

"Xiao Yue!" After swallowing the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine, Zhuge Xiang felt the effects of the medicine explode within his body. He immediately grabbed Xiao Yue beside him and, without waiting for it to say anything, activated the Devourer's Treasure Skill. A flash of light enveloped Zhuge Xiang's Demonic True Body and Xiao Yue. Seven or eight Sword Qi shot out within this light, but they disappeared without a trace, like mud oxen sinking into the sea.

"What is this!? Was it killed by my Sword Qi?" Seeing that seven or eight of his Sword Qi had struck Zhuge Xiang and Xiao Yue's light, the Deity Transformation Sword Cultivator thought to himself, "With my Deity Transformation stage cultivation, how could there be any mishaps when I kill an Innate Realm Cultivator?"

"Zhuge Xiang!!!" Just as the light on Zhuge Xiang and Xiao Yue had just begun to shine, they were struck by the Sword Qi unleashed by those Deity Transformation Stage Cultivators. Qin Qing and the others' expressions changed drastically, and they cried out in alarm.

"Now, it's your turn." Turning his head, the Deity Transformation Cultivator's gaze fell on Zhang Kuang and the others. As for Zhuge Xiang? He was doomed, there was no doubt about it. With his Deity Transformation cultivation, this Sword Cultivator was confident that he could deal with an Innate Realm Cultivator.

"Ah!!!".

However, at that moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out, and then, in everyone's eyes, only a white shadow appeared like a bolt of Thunderclap, flashing past and striking the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator hard. The incredibly powerful impact forced the Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator to take half a step back...

"Zhuge Xiang!?" Looking at the white figure that had knocked the Nascent Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator back half a step, Niu Geng's face flashed with suspicion before he asked somewhat uncertainly.

After the Devourer's Treasure Skill was activated, Zhuge Xiang's appearance changed so drastically that it's no wonder Niu Geng wasn't sure. (To be continued.)