Innate Realm Fourth Layer: Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers
With a resounding boom, the Wild Bow seemed to make everyone in the Martial Arts Plaza skip a beat as an incomparably dazzling and indescribable arrow of light shot out...
Although the arrow was just a long streak of light, it seemed to fill the entire Heaven and Earth. Everyone's vision was filled with this arrow of light. The power of this arrow was beyond description.
In short, this arrow was incredibly powerful, so powerful that all the Inner Sect Disciple present, including the Squad Leader, felt overwhelmed. Regardless of Zhuge Xiang's actual strength, the sheer force of this arrow alone qualified him not only as Squad Leader but also as Hall Master.
Seeing the arrow Zhuge Xiang unleashed, Man Kui's face stiffened, revealing neither joy nor anger. He honestly admitted that even as a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, this arrow would have left him somewhat disheveled. Zhuge Xiang's strength was truly astonishing. This was far more than just Cultivator at the Innate Realm; no one would dispute that he was Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator.
The Mirror Puppet can replicate all of Zhuge Xiang's abilities, Skill, and even Magic Artifact artifacts and equipment, which is indeed impressive. This Puppet even possesses the Skill of Devourer's Treasure. However, can the Mirror Puppet also replicate Xiao Yue? That's impossible. Therefore, having the Skill of Devourer's Treasure but lacking Xiao Yue to complement it, this Puppet is destined to be weak.
"Zhuge Xiang has won..." Looking at this arrow, powerful enough to shatter mountains and rivers, the approximately 20,000 disciples of the Battle Hall understood that although Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang Puppet was strong, it was completely insufficient to block this arrow. Once the Puppet was shattered, Liu Wuming would have no chance against Zhuge Xiang.
Liu Wuming was horrified, his face turning pale. Looking at Zhuge Xiang's powerful and unstoppable arrow, he felt despair. His Puppet could not possibly withstand such a powerful arrow.
Only now did Liu Wuming realize that Zhuge Xiang's ability to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator was not solely due to his own strength, but also because he had a powerful Monster Beast assisting him—something Liu Wuming had never anticipated.
At this moment, facing an arrow powerful enough to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, Liu Wuming also despaired. Although Zhuge Xiang had not reached the Deity Transformation stage, he could still mobilize the power of Heaven and Earth and earth to enhance his attack. The attack power of this arrow was comparable to that of a Nascent Deity Transformation.
Everyone thought that the Mirror Puppet would surely be shattered by Zhuge Xiang at this moment, but what happened next surprised everyone.
The Mirror Puppet seemed to be frightened by the force of the arrow, standing there motionless, watching helplessly as the earth-shattering arrow shot towards it. However, when the arrow reached the Puppet, the terrifying attack suddenly turned around without warning and flew back towards Zhuge Xiang himself. The active effect of the Thorn Armor reflected all single-target attacks from Qi Refining Stage Cultivator.
"What!? It actually bounced back!?" Everyone stared wide-eyed as the earth-shattering arrow was deflected by the Puppet. They hadn't expected the Puppet to have such a skill, able to deflect even such a fierce attack.
"It bounced back?" Seeing Zhuge Xiang's amazing arrow bounced back, Liu Wuming felt a sense of relief and was overjoyed.
After deflecting Zhuge Xiang's earth-shattering arrow, the Puppet did not pause at all. It raised its Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear high, pressing down on the back of the arrow, and thrust the Spear straight at Zhuge Xiang's chest like Jiao Dragon emerging from the sea. Its overwhelming power was terrifying.
"A counterattack? You have it, so do I," Zhuge Xiang said with a cold laugh, showing no surprise at the spectacular arrow that bounced back.
With a smirk, Zhuge Xiang activated the active effect of his Thorn Armor. An arrow, powerful enough to shatter mountains and rivers, was tossed back and forth between Zhuge Xiang and the Puppet like a football, before finally hurtling towards the Puppet once more...
Faced with this ferocious arrow, the Mirror Puppet had no way to deflect the attack, nor could it defend itself. It dropped its Poison Mirror Puppet Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear to the ground and instead drew its Sword of Slaughter, fiercely slashing down at the earth-shattering arrow with its Vast Sword Qi Skill...
While the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear is stronger than the Sword of Slaughter, and this advantage is amplified by the Weapon Intent, the Vast Sword Qi Skill is even more terrifying in terms of attack power.
With the enhancements of Bloodthirsty Technique, Sword Intent, and Demonic True Body, the overwhelming Vast Sword Qi he unleashed, which consumed most of his internal Qi Energy in an instant, was definitely stronger than the Blood Thunder Slash he unleashed with his Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear...
Boom!!!
The earth-shattering arrow collided with the Mirror Puppet's instantly unleashed, earth-shattering Heaven-Shaking Sword Qi, creating an unprecedented shockwave. Under the intense impact, the Mirror Puppet's body was forced backward by the arrow's attack; its terrifying power made it difficult for it to withstand the attack.
"Explosive Steps!" Zhuge Xiang's eyes flashed slightly as he looked at the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear that the Mirror Puppet had thrown to the ground. He activated Explosive Steps and appeared in front of the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear like a ghost.
Without a second thought, Zhuge Xiang opened his mouth wide and bit down on the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear. Even a complete Treasure Artifact was beyond Zhuge Xiang's ability to bite through, but this damaged magic Treasure Artifact, thanks to Zhuge Xiang 'Xiao Yue inherited Innate Ability, was enough for him to bite through.
"What is he doing?" All the disciples of the Battle Hall stared wide-eyed at Zhuge Xiang's actions. Seeing Zhuge Xiang actually crush the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear with his teeth, these disciples were utterly astonished. What kind of ability was that? Could it be that his Demonic True Body had actually granted him such a ferocious biting power?
Crunch, crunch, the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear was being chewed loudly in Zhuge Xiang's mouth. The sound of the Magic Artifact shattering sent chills down everyone's spines. What weapon could compare to Zhuge Xiang's mouth? He could even crush such a powerful Magic Artifact like Food. It turned out that Zhuge Xiang's greatest strength wasn't the Spear or the spear in his hand, but his mouthful of fangs...
"Ding! Ancient Moon Devouring Divine Dog talent activated, gaining 200,000 Experience Points."
A damaged Treasure Artifact is indeed just a damaged one. Back in Shuzhong City, the Deity Transformation stage Sword Cultivator's Treasure Artifact, a longsword, even with cracks, gave Zhuge Xiang a full 1 million experience points. But this Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear only gave him a mere 200,000 Experience Points. The difference between a complete Treasure Artifact and Damaged Treasure Artifact is indeed significant.
"Ding! Level increased by 1, 1 Skill Point gained, current level is Innate Realm Fourth Layer".
However, almost at the same time, the system's voice appeared again, and a warm current swept over him. Zhuge Xiang could feel all the injuries in his body instantly healed. Not only was the Qi Energy he had consumed fully restored, but it was also stronger than before. He was not far from the Innate Realm Fourth Layer, but with the arrival of these 200,000 Experience Points, Zhuge Xiang was finally pushed to the Innate Realm Fourth Layer.
"Ding! You have killed an Elite target at the Third Layer of the Innate Realm, gaining 900,000 Experience Points and obtaining the skill 'Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers'."
The system upgrades were continuous. Almost simultaneously, the fierce arrow finally destroyed the Mirror Puppet. A flash of light appeared, and Zhuge Xiang's Mirror Puppet disappeared. With a snap, only the palm-sized wooden Puppet broke in two and fell to the ground. The few mid-grade Spirit Stone on its body dimmed and became Fluorescent Jade that could only be used for lighting.
With the Mirror Puppet destroyed, Liu Wuming's fate was sealed. Zhuge Xiang deactivated the Bloodthirsty Technique and, relying on his Devourer's Treasure ability to mobilize the power of Heaven and Earth for his own use, easily swept Liu Wuming away with a few moves of his Spear.
"So? Do I have the ability to take on this Squad Leader position now?" After sweeping Liu Wuming away with a single shot and gaining another 30,000 experience points, Zhuge Xiang's sharp eyes swept over all the disciples of the Battle Hall, and he asked.
What a joke! Zhuge Xiang's strength is enough to make him the number one person after the War Hall Master. How could these people have any complaints about him taking on the position of Squad Leader? They all kept quiet.
"Your subordinate greets Squad Leader Zhuge..." Needless to say, in today's battle, Zhuge Xiang used his strength to conquer his more than 800 subordinates. He knelt on one knee, and these disciples of the Battle Hall shouted in unison.
Although I had already paid my respects before, it was only out of respect for the Hall Master's words and rules. Now, however, it is a genuine expression of admiration from the bottom of my heart.
Man Kui, his face showing no sign of distress, casually ordered someone to take Liu Wuming away for treatment. He stepped forward and announced loudly, "Zhuge Xiang, the God of Slaughter, possesses the ability to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. I believe everyone previously thought that seeing is believing, and Zhuge Xiang 'Squad Leader battle just now has been enough to prove himself. Since no one has any objections, then as the Hall Master of the War Hall Master, I hereby announce that Zhuge Xiang will serve as the Squad Leader of the Squad Twenty-Nine."
"Congratulations, Squad Leader Zhuge!" As Man Kui finished speaking, 20,000 disciples on the Martial Arts Plaza shouted in unison. In the Cultivation World, strength speaks for itself. Zhuge Xiang proved with his strength that he was fully qualified to serve as the Squad Leader, so these people naturally had nothing to say.
"Alright! The matter of Team Squad Leader Zhuge has been announced. Now I'll announce the second thing."
Having said that, seeing Zhuge Xiang return to the team, Man Kui glanced at all the disciples of the Battle Hall and said, "Today, our Battle Hall, with a total of 21,300 disciples, will join forces with the Blood Hall led by Hall Master Luo Wuxue and the Shadow Hall led by Hall Master Xiao Xiao to go to the Ancient Qin Battlefield to engage in Duel with the Qingxu Sword Sect and other forces, to compete for the Spirit Stone Vein, to enhance the prestige of our Asura Sect, and to secure a Spirit Stone Vein for our Asura Sect. Everyone, tell me, can we lose?"
"Cannot!".
More than 20,000 disciples of the Battle Hall roared in unison, their fighting spirit surging straight to the heavens, inspiring a sense of boundless heroism. The clouds in the sky seemed to be shattered by their shouts.
Immediately, Man Kui casually tossed a small boat, no bigger than the palm of Zhuge Xiang hand, and the thirty Squad Leader present each led their disciples onto the Asura Warship, flying towards the Ancient Qin Battlefield... (To be continued...)
P. S.: I heard early this morning that my 80-year-old grandmother had a high fever all night. I drove her to the hospital early this morning, but she doesn't like staying in the hospital. So, after completing the admission procedures, I took her home last night and will pick her up again this morning to go back to the hospital.
However, despite being busy, I won't forget the updates I promised. I'll post another chapter around 10 PM tonight to make up for yesterday's missed chapter. For those of you who can wait, please do...