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"Beile, you must be joking."

"Highway robbery has always been one of Black Dragon Fortress's businesses."

"When business comes knocking, I can't exactly turn it away. I can only say your luck was bad this time." Qiukadi spread his hands helplessly.

"As for war... Black Dragon Fortress has never feared war." A trace of anticipation curled Qiukadi's lips as he said considerately, "Once you're dead, if the Blade Army is willing to wage war against Black Dragon Fortress for people like you..."

"That would be truly wonderful. Perhaps that is the meaning of Destruction." He concluded in an almost chanting tone.

Everyone on the Blade Army's side darkened. Faced with a madman like this, they clearly had no way to reason with him.

Yet what surprised Jie Ning was that, despite the enemy's numerical advantage, almost no one in the Blade Army showed any fear. They clearly still had confidence.

It seems Beile is even stronger than I imagined. Jie Ning understood that the Blade Army's confidence could only come from Beile, an upper god. They seemed to believe that even against two upper gods, Beile could still win.

"Kami, what kind of force is Black Dragon Fortress?" Having gained some understanding of the situation, Jie Ning sent Kami a Telepathic Message.

Kami looked grave. "Black Dragon Fortress is also a powerful force in this region. Their fortress lord is a powerful Seven-star Demon as well, though the strength of his subordinates is inferior to our Blade Army's."

"However, many of them are lunatics, especially this Qiukadi we encountered today."

"He cultivates the Destruction Rule and is obsessed with battle and slaughter. He regards killing as the creed of his life."

"I just didn't expect them to dare attack the Blade Army this time." Even Kami found it hard to believe.

However, as someone who had survived in Hell since the Saint Realm, Kami quickly calmed down and began communicating with the other two.

"Jie Ning, Mosang, tell me what each of you is best at."

"We'll be in for a brutal fight soon. If we want to survive, we'll need to work together. Prepare yourselves mentally."

"As long as we hold on a little longer, once Brother Beile frees up his hands, we'll definitely win." Kami clearly had great faith in Beile.

"I'll go first. I'm a Fire-element Mid-level God, and I'm best at material attacks."

Jie Ning briefly added, "Earth-element Mid-level God. I specialize in guerrilla tactics and entangling opponents."

Since becoming a god, Jie Ning had developed several combat techniques based on the abilities of his Earth God Avatar, turning his understanding of the laws into actual strength.

Mosang did not hesitate. "I'm best at trapping opponents, and I also know some Soul Attack techniques."

Kami gave Mosang a surprised look. Soul attacks were practically ultimate weapons against ordinary God-level beings. "Well, Mosang, you certainly didn't show off that ability when Nika knocked you flat."

Mosang's face reddened. He could hardly admit that, seeing so many of them, he had not dared offend them or strike to kill. He had only wanted to display some strength and intimidate them into giving up information.

But after being knocked down, he had not dared say another word. Later, when they asked whether he was willing to join the Blade Army, he had been so afraid of being silenced that he immediately agreed.

After gaining a rough understanding of their abilities, Kala quickly sent a Telepathic Message. "In a moment, we'll make a move and test our opponents' abilities."

"Once we figure them out, each of you choose one opponent you're confident you can handle. Leave the remaining one to me." Kala's tone brimmed with confidence.

"Alright." Jie Ning and Mosang did not object and agreed immediately.

Korur, Dinar, the two of you should avoid clashing directly with them if you can. Jie Ning did not forget to remind his two fellow villagers not to overestimate themselves.

Don't worry. We have experience. Dinar, watch my signals later. Korur readily agreed.

Dinar silently nodded.

While the Blade Army members in the rear communicated and discussed their plans, Beile looked toward the enemy's other upper god. "Mubale, do you feel the same way?"

Mubale sighed. "You know it. We're all lunatics."

"So, isn't doing this sort of thing perfectly normal?" After speaking, Mubale revealed a smile tinged with madness.

"Hmph. Let's hope you can keep that madness later." Beile knew this battle could not be avoided. He said no more and directly attacked, drawing both men into his attack range in an attempt to seize the initiative.

"Hahaha, excellent, Beile. I knew you were one of us." Qiukadi burst into laughter and leaped aside to evade Beile's attack.

Mubale became like a phantom, and Beile's attack passed straight through his figure.

The three began fighting. Under Beile's deliberate guidance, their figures gradually moved farther away.

With the upper gods' battlefield removed from the others, the remaining people immediately began fighting as well.

Quite a few Blade Army members charged forward at once.

Jie Ning noticed that three members of the Blade Army were particularly conspicuous. Each chose two opponents, forcibly turning the remaining battles into one-on-one fights.

"Jie Ning, Mosang, be careful. Attack together." Kala called out to them and directly met the three enemy Middle-Gods charging toward them.

Kala did not need to remind him. Jie Ning had already seen the three approaching.

A water prison suddenly appeared, attempting to trap all three at once.

One of the enemies immediately released a cloud of black mist to break the water prison. The water prison instantly turned black.

Yet aside from changing color, the water prison maintained its original shape.

"How embarrassing, Moki." Seeing his companion's performance, another man released a bolt of lightning and directly shattered the water prison.

"Hmph." Moki snorted but said nothing. He immediately fired a beam of black light toward Jie Ning's group.

Splash! A Water Wall appeared before the three of them, directly blocking the black light. The Water Wall itself only rippled slightly.

Jie Ning received a Telepathic Message from Mosang. "Leave that Dark Element Middle-God to me."

"Alright." Jie Ning had no objections.

Jie Ning looked at the only one among the three enemies who had yet to act. From the divine power aura, he could tell that the other man was also an Earth-element Mid-level God.

"I'll take the Earth-element one." Jie Ning chose his opponent as well.

The next moment, Kala charged directly at the Lightning-element Mid-level God. Only then did Jie Ning receive the other party's reply. "...Alright."

Mosang had already trapped his opponent within Water Flow. One moment it was a water prison, and the next, waves appeared directly in midair.

"Then I suppose you're my opponent." The enemy Earth-element Mid-level God seemed completely unlike the other members of Black Dragon Fortress. He looked honest and good-natured. First, he greeted Jie Ning amicably. "My name is Delta. As fellow Earth-element Mid-level Gods, I will give you a perfect funeral and let the earth embrace your sinful life."

"You may tell me your name. I can help you erect a gravestone afterward."

Jie Ning took back his earlier thoughts. This one was a lunatic too.

Ignoring his opponent, Jie Ning directly connected with the Earth Element.

Six Jie Nings instantly appeared in a row. These were Doppelgangers he had formed by manipulating the Earth Element.

Compared to creating all sorts of strange creatures, Jie Ning was naturally most skilled at forming his own body.

Let me give you a righteous beating, then.

Including his true body, all seven Jie Nings attacked Delta at once.

Boom! A shield appeared in Delta's hand. A vast amount of Earth Element rapidly condensed around its edges, expanding the defensive area and enveloping him.

But a defense formed from pure elements was clearly not enough to block Jie Ning's attacks. Three strikes still landed on Delta's body.

Something feels wrong. The moment his attacks struck, Jie Ning realized that his opponent's physical body was abnormally tough.

"You noticed, didn't you?" Delta grinned with a hint of madness. "As Earth-element God-level beings, our strongest asset should be our own bodies."

"Most substances in this world are primarily composed of Earth Element. We, who have been favored by heaven and become Earth-element gods, should naturally learn to accept this gift."

As Delta spoke, he threw a punch. Before it even connected, Jie Ning could feel a powerful force surging toward him.

Hearing his words, Jie Ning understood that Delta had certainly strengthened his body through studying countless hard substances. Moreover, this guy has definitely comprehended the Power Profound Mystery.

Caught off guard, the Doppelganger closest to Delta took the blow head-on and immediately collapsed back into Earth Element.

This was entirely the effect of pure force. The force was simply powerful to an absurd degree, and it spread evenly through every part of the Doppelganger.

It had even nearly severed Jie Ning's connection to the Earth Element on the Doppelganger.

If my Doppelganger relied solely on the Earth Element Profound Mystery, you might have succeeded.

Integrating the Earth-walking Technique Mystery did not improve the defense or attack power of Jie Ning's Doppelgangers, but...

They were certainly among the most troublesome opponents to deal with.

Under Delta's astonished gaze, the Doppelganger that had just collapsed appeared once more.