Diverting the Disaster

"Block it!"

The Fourth Elder let out a thunderous roar, taking the lead as his blood energy surged and divine light shimmered around his body, positioning himself at the very front.

All the experts of the Cloud Rising Sect shouted in unison, their blood energy roiling and treasures glowing as they brandished their weapons to form a defensive barrier.

This layer of defense, composed of dozens of overlapping light membranes, transformed into a solid wall of light.

The Flame Ox slammed heavily into the defense, failing to break through, which caused the elders and experts of the Cloud Rising Sect to feel a surge of joy.

But they rejoiced too soon; the next moment, a "hissing" sound filled the air as the magma flowing from the Flame Ox's two horns melted two holes straight through the defensive light wall.

This left a flaw in their defense, weakening it significantly, and as the Flame Ox exerted more force, the light wall shattered with a loud "bang."

With the defense broken and the ferocious Flame Ox right before them, the hearts of the Cloud Rising Sect experts turned cold with fear.

"Kill!"

The Fourth Elder charged ahead, fierce and indomitable, his Crescent Moon Spade in hand as he fought like a madman.

He swung the Crescent Moon Spade, sending waves of cold light rolling toward the Flame Ox.

The other two elders and the remaining experts did not retreat either.

With a roar, their blood energy surged like waves, their blades and swords danced like wind, and their spears and staves formed a forest as they assaulted the Flame Ox.

The Flame Ox was a treasure beast with nearly four thousand years of cultivation; it was powerful and savage, and facing so many enemies only fueled its murderous rage.

With a roar, it charged wildly at the Fourth Elder and his group, its horns acting like two long blades, slashing, piercing, and tossing with over a hundred thousand jin of force.

Even more terrifying was the magma on its horns; a single touch would burn through muscle and reach straight to the bone, a feat even a body tempered by the Treasure Mountain Divine Treasury could not withstand.

In just a few exchanges, screams erupted as several members of the Cloud Rising Sect were killed or wounded, and even the powerful Fourth Elder was sent flying by a strike from the horns.

"We can't stop it!"

Facing such a powerful Flame Ox, the Cloud Rising Sect was no match, and the Fourth Elder and his men began to contemplate escape.

"Fall back!"

At this critical moment, Liu Chengfeng and Jiang Yu rushed back, their arms full of fist-sized berries, shouting for the Cloud Rising Sect experts to retreat.

Following this, the two of them grabbed the berries and hurled them at the Flame Ox.

Whether they hit the beast or not, the berries shattered upon hitting the ground, releasing a frigid mist.

Liu Chengfeng and Jiang Yu threw over a dozen berries in one breath, and the thick, icy fog instantly enveloped the Flame Ox.

At this moment, the dense cold mist took effect, and the magma on the Flame Ox's horns seemed to be sealed by ice, beginning to cool and solidify.

The Flame Ox's movements were immediately hindered, losing much of their agility.

"What is this?"

Seeing the miraculous effect of the berries, the Fourth Elder and the others were stunned.

"Cold Pulp Berry; it can suppress the lava of the Flame Ox."

Don't ask how Liu Chengfeng knew; through his connection with the Celestial Body, he could listen and learn the characteristics, habits, and weaknesses of many exotic beasts.

"How amazing."

The Fourth Elder and his group were shocked, never expecting such a method to exist, as they had been completely ignorant of the Flame Ox's weaknesses.

How could Liu Chengfeng, a mere entry-level guest elder, know these things?

Although the Flame Ox was frustrated by the cold mist suppressing its lava, it roared in anger and charged toward Liu Chengfeng and his group.

Its speed and strength had clearly dropped significantly compared to before.

"Lock it down!"

Seeing an opportunity, the Fourth Elder led the others to charge at the Flame Ox, each of them throwing out Colored Bronze Chains to entangle and bind the beast.

Restrained by the Cold Pulp Berry and lacking its usual agility, the Flame Ox was wrapped in the Colored Bronze Chains by the Fourth Elder and his men in the blink of an eye, unable to break free for the moment.

"Hold it down, don't let it escape!"

The situation had reversed, and with the opportunity at hand, the Fourth Elder and the others were ecstatic, exerting all their strength to firmly suppress the Flame Ox.

With its entire body bound and suppressed by the intense cold, the Flame Ox struggled to move.

Seeing the chance, Jiang Yu raised his hand, and a Black Stone whistled through the air, shooting toward the Flame Ox's eyes.

The Flame Ox closed its eyes, and the Black Stone failed to pierce them.

Liu Chengfeng also let out a shout, swinging his Red Iron Sword down with all his might, but it only left a shallow bloody mark on the Flame Ox's body.

"So strong!"

Jiang Yu couldn't help but gasp; the flesh of a Flame Ox with nearly four thousand years of cultivation was even tougher than a Treasure Mountain.

The Treasure Mountain Divine Treasury could make one's tendons, bones, and muscles as hard as iron.

"A Flame Ox—what a treasure."

Before the Fourth Elder and his men could finish off the Flame Ox, a flying boat came rushing toward them.

The experts on the flying boat leaped down, surrounding the Fourth Elder and his group along with the Flame Ox.

"The Ascending Wu Clan."

The leader of the Ascending Wu Clan experts who had surrounded them was none other than the Second Elder.

The expressions of the Cloud Rising Sect's Fourth Elder and his companions shifted drastically; the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

"Brother, those who see it get a share; the Flame Ox belongs to us now."

The Second Elder stared at the Flame Ox, his eyes gleaming with covetous light.

The true blood of a beast with four thousand years of longevity was an immense temptation for them.

"Wu the Second, keep dreaming."

"Heh, Brother, don't speak so definitively. You are currently besieged from both front and back."

The Second Elder of the Wu Clan gave a cold laugh, his blood energy roiling as he prepared to strike.

The Fourth Elder and his group were both shocked and furious; they were now caught between the Flame Ox in front and the Ascending Wu Clan behind.

At this critical moment, the sound of a bowstring rang out, and a golden arrow pierced through the air.

A golden arrow shot through the sky, piercing the right eye of the Flame Ox.

The Flame Ox let out a miserable shriek, and before it could react, the next arrow arrived; blood splattered as its left eye was also pierced.

A third arrow followed immediately, and with a "bang," it shot through the forehead of the Flame Ox.

Blood sprayed wildly, and the Flame Ox let out a mournful cry before its massive body collapsed to the ground.

The three arrows were fired in one fluid motion, killing the trapped and restrained Flame Ox.

The power of those three arrows, a lethal and absolute strike, left the members of the Ascending Wu Clan stunned.

"Sect Master—"

The people of the Cloud Rising Sect were overjoyed; Nangong Renshe had arrived.

Nangong Renshe descended from the sky, holding a precious bow that crackled with lightning and echoed with the sound of thunder.

"The Ascending Wu Clan dares to plot against our Cloud Rising Sect."

Nangong Renshe's eyes were filled with majesty, flashing with lightning.

The Second Elder of the Wu Clan and his men felt a chill in their hearts and could not help but retreat several steps.

Nangong Renshe was far stronger than them.

"Vile slave, I'll take your dog life!"

Seeing an opening, Liu Chengfeng let out a loud shout and moved to strike down Zhao Jinnian.

Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, blood energy surging like a tide as he charged forward.

Liu Chengfeng, who had rushed up, was forced back several steps by the impact.

"Sect Master Nangong's Golden Thunder Heart Method is truly powerful."

The person who had descended was an old man dressed in gray robes with a pointed hat, looking like an old shaman burning incense in a temple, his body exuding an eerie aura.

Seeing the newcomer, the members of the Ascending Wu Clan were overjoyed; their clan head, Ascending Wu Rong, had arrived.

"Vile slave, come forward and accept your death."

Liu Chengfeng did not care about the Ascending Wu Clan; his determination to kill Zhao Jinnian was something no one could stop.

"Little brat, you have a big mouth. Do you know who I am?"

"Even if you were the King of Heaven himself, it would be the same."

"What an arrogant junior. You are seeking your own death."

Ascending Wu Rong's expression turned murderous, and he gave a cold laugh.

"Brother Wu Rong, do I hold so little weight in your eyes?"

Just as Ascending Wu Rong prepared to strike, Nangong Renshe held an arrow at the ready, causing Wu Rong's expression to sink.

For a moment, both the Ascending Wu Clan and the Cloud Rising Sect were at daggers drawn.

The two major sects were the strongest powers in the Qiuchi Kingdom, evenly matched.

Just as the situation was about to explode, a rumbling sound was heard, and a massive warship charged through the sky.

Standing on the warship were experts with surging blood energy, their presence imposing.

The Grandmaster Mansion, the guardians of the Qiuchi Kingdom and its strongest military force, were loyal to the royal family of the Qiuchi Kingdom.

"The Ascending Wu Clan and the Cloud Rising Sect intend to engage in armed conflict?"

A commanding voice came from the warship; judging by the sound, it was a young man.

"Young Master Ye, it is not that our Wu Clan and the Cloud Rising Sect are fighting; it is that the Cloud Rising Sect intends to kill Villa Master Zhao, and we are merely fulfilling our duty to protect him."

The Ascending Wu Clan could not admit they were coveting the true blood.

"Young Master, my son Zhao Tian had the fortune to meet you when he arrived at the Ancient Kingdom that day."

The other party was someone Zhao Jinnian knew, which made him feel even more delighted.

"So it is Villa Master Zhao."

Back when Zhao Tian was taken away by the Ancient Kingdom Court, the Grandmaster Mansion had also been present.

"I will not hide it from Young Master Ye, Young Master Zhao has already been sent to the Divine Dynasty, not the Court."

"That is correct. My son sent word that he has entered the Divine Dynasty and will soon have an audience with the Celestial God."

Having said this, Zhao Jinnian straightened his back, his gaze even filled with an arrogant air as he looked around.

"My son, Zhao Tian, possesses the potential to be canonized as a god."

In the past, he was merely a servant, a small fry, but now, thanks to his son's success, he had ascended to great heights.

Those present were deeply shaken; in this entire world, how many people could ever see a Celestial God? Put this way, Zhao Tian's future was boundless.

"Sect Master Nangong, let this matter end here."

The people from the Grandmaster Mansion wanted to act as peacemakers; after all, Zhao Tian might be a god in the future.

This immediately left Nangong Renshe in a difficult position.

"The one I am killing is a wicked servant of my house; even a god cannot stop me."

Liu Chengfeng did not care about any of that; his determination to kill Zhao Jinnian was something no one could shake.

"Wicked servant, pay with your life."

Without further ado, Liu Chengfeng held his sword, intent on killing Zhao Jinnian.

"You dare—"

Whether it was the Ascending Wu Clan or the Grandmaster Mansion, they were all enraged, and two powerful auras pressed down toward Liu Chengfeng.

Liu Chengfeng had already made his move long ago; he opened his Celestial Body in his mind, the Heavenly Mound rotated, and his Sky Eye locked firmly onto the other two exotic beasts.

"Cowards, come over here if you have the guts."

A loud shout echoed in his mind, provoking the two precious beasts.

A wave of power pressed down on Liu Chengfeng as a twenty or thirty-meter-long beast descended from the sky, roaring angrily at him.

This beast was a Corpse Jackal with nearly four thousand years of cultivation, living on carrion, its mouth reeking of corpse poison.

This beast was exactly one of the three that had besieged Ah Yuan alongside the Flame Ox.

This was the opportunity Liu Chengfeng wanted; his blood energy erupted as he charged into the crowd of the Wu Clan, rushing toward Zhao Jinnian.

The Corpse Jackal had long been provoked by Liu Chengfeng; with a roar, it lunged at him, its massive body also crashing into the Wu Clan's ranks.

"Damn you—"

Ascending Wu Rong and the others could not help but curse; this was shifting the disaster onto them.

With a four-thousand-year-old beast attacking, they were thrown into chaos, and some experts were so frightened they retreated, their faces turning pale.

Ascending Wu Rong roared and led the Second Elder and the others to engage the Corpse Jackal.

"Servant, die."

Liu Chengfeng was like a violent gale, rushing before Zhao Jinnian and unleashing a wild, blood-drenched sword strike at him.

Zhao Jinnian, who had been smug and imposing just a moment ago, was terrified and raised his hammer to parry, but his momentum was already three parts weaker than Liu Chengfeng's; he was no match at all.

He was sent flying by Liu Chengfeng's sword, vomiting blood wildly.

"You dare—"

Young Master Ye, atop the Giant Haze, was also enraged by Liu Chengfeng; before he even appeared, he had already struck out, his pressure bearing down on Liu Chengfeng.

Nangong Renshe's expression changed, and he moved to intervene.

Just then, the earth rumbled and gravel flew as a twenty or thirty-meter-long Rolling Earth Dragon burst from the ground, roaring as it lunged toward Liu Chengfeng.

This was also one of the three beasts that had attacked Ah Yuan; with nearly four thousand years of cultivation, it too had been provoked by Liu Chengfeng and summoned here.

The Rolling Earth Dragon roared, charging over with the intent to devour Liu Chengfeng.

Liu Chengfeng turned and bolted toward the direction of the Giant Haze.

"Damn you—"

Again, he was shifting the disaster; facing the charging Rolling Earth Dragon, the people of the Grandmaster Mansion were also furious.

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