Chapter 747: Yang Qi Surrounded
I had originally hoped to select some new members for the War God Army from this group, but I would forget about it now. Out of sight, out of mind.
Those outside could not see what was happening inside, but they did not dare to question the War God King and could only simmer in frustration.
"I hope Yang Qi can come back safely," the War God King sighed. He now suspected that sending Yang Qi into the Forbidden Land might have been a mistake from the very beginning.
Meanwhile, Yang Qi had run into trouble. He was surrounded by a total of eighteen people, all wearing the same insignia; they were evidently geniuses hired by the Future Group.
Honestly, I don’t understand why people from Hu Country are allowed into the Forbidden Land of Dragon Country. However, it’s not my place to worry about such matters. What I need to do now is get out of here alive and take the Spiritual Spring with me.
"Hehehe, we’re in luck. It’s this kid, right?"
"Yes, his name is Yang Qi. He’s the one Young Master Li wants."
"Killing him will earn us a hefty bounty."
These Martial Artists were mercenaries, so they naturally loved money—the more, the better. A savage expression appeared on each of their faces. They quickly moved in, forming a circle around Yang Qi. Waves of terrifying murderous intent locked onto him completely. If he dared to make the slightest move, they would attack immediately and kill him on the spot.
"Hehe, you guys keep an eye on him. I’ll be the one to kill him," one man sneered, stepping forward with a sword in hand, his aura erupting mightily. "This is why I love the Forbidden Land! You can kill anyone you want in here."
This man’s Dragon Country language was not very fluent. He was likely a Martial Artist from Hu Country.
From his aura, he seems quite formidable—probably a Third Rank Overlord, on par with Liu Heita. It shouldn’t be hard for me to defeat him, but the tricky part is that I don’t want to reveal too much. I’m still unaware that the War God King has already turned off the big screen. So, if I can hide my true Combat Power, I should.
"Kid, remember my name! When you go to hell, be sure to tell the Hell’s Messenger that I am Li Chengyan!" the young man from Hu Country shouted coldly before immediately executing a slash. A blinding flash of sword light burst forth, extending for over ten meters. The ground was gouged with a terrifying mark by the Sword Qi. A single glance was enough to tell how domineering the strike was.
Kill me? You wish! Even while concealing my Combat Power, my cultivation is at the beginner stage of the fourth level of the Body Tempering Stage. This is equivalent to a Beginner-Level Fourth Rank Overlord. I’m still stronger than him.
Alchemy Blade!
A golden long sword materialized in his hand, which he then slashed forward, sending out a similar beam of sword light.
BOOM!
The two sword lights collided and exploded in mid-air, blasting even the surrounding flowers and grass to smithereens. Both men were forced to take several steps back.
Li Chengyan frowned. "I didn’t expect you to be so strong. No wonder my brother warned me to be careful. But it doesn’t matter. I’m no ordinary Third Rank Overlord."
"You talk too much. If you’re going to fight, then hurry up. I still need to find the Spiritual Spring," Yang Qi said indifferently.
"Spiritual Spring? Hahahaha! You’re still thinking about the Spiritual Spring?" Li Chengyan burst into laughter. "Let me tell you, the Spiritual Spring belongs to our Hu Country! None of you Dragon Country trash will get out of here alive. You have no idea what kind of terrifying experts the Future Group sent this time to seize it."
Yang Qi furrowed his brow.
Li Chengyan’s words clearly aren’t just baseless boasts. What kind of masters did the Future Group send? How can they be so confident they can take all of the Spiritual Spring?
"Stop worrying about others. This move will be your last! Silver Dragon Sword, kill!" As Li Chengyan spoke, he suddenly thrust his sword again.
A silver dragon shot out from the blade, striking toward Yang Qi with invincible might. The two were merely a dozen meters apart. The silver dragon even let out a roar, which felt incredibly theatrical. The glaring sword light was so bright it was impossible to open one’s eyes. The power of this move was incomparably stronger than the last one.
Yang Qi took a deep breath. Time to get a little more serious.
Thunder flickered across his Golden Sword.
Golden Thunder Slash!
Although he had suppressed his Combat Power, this strike was still comparable to a blow from a Beginner-Level Fourth Rank Overlord. Coupled with the inherent terrifying power of the Golden Thunder Slash, the attack cleaved the silver dragon in two and continued on toward Li Chengyan.
Greatly alarmed, Li Chengyan hastily retreated while continuously swinging his sword to block. It took him more than a dozen swings to finally fend off the attack. His expression was grim.
Watching Li Chengyan, I have to admit that the kid is a genius. An ordinary Third Rank Overlord definitely couldn’t have withstood that last strike, yet Li Chengyan actually blocked it. His Martial Arts foundation is incredibly solid, and his combat experience is vast. Otherwise, that one move would have already defeated him.
As for Li Chengyan, his heart was filled with nothing but shock.
Impossible! A mere Beginner-Level Fourth Rank Overlord... even if he’s stronger than me, how could he be *this* much stronger? His attack power is terrifying! If I hadn’t used my full strength just now, I would have already been defeated.
Li Chengyan could not accept it. As a Martial Arts genius, he had excelled at fighting above his level since childhood. In an era where Martial Arts resources were scarce, his family had continuously found experts for him to spar with, building up his rich combat experience. He originally thought he could easily defeat Yang Qi, but the result was completely unexpected.
"Dammit, this is impossible! It must have been a fluke! Silver Dragon Assault!" Li Chengyan roared in anger, once again pushing his True Qi to its absolute limit as his long sword thrust out repeatedly.
Yang Qi smiled and quickly closed the distance, his golden long sword clashing constantly against Li Chengyan’s.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
For a while, Li Chengyan managed to fight fiercely with Yang Qi. But after more than ten exchanges, he could no longer keep up. He was at a clear disadvantage, completely suppressed by Yang Qi and in a perilous situation.
The surrounding Future Group Martial Artists were stunned. Li Chengyan was the strongest among them, yet he was no match for Yang Qi. This was a great shock to them.
"Li Chengyan, stop trying to be a hero! There’s no need to fight him one-on-one. Let’s team up and take him down! We still have the Spiritual Spring to deal with, so let’s not waste any more time on him alone," another young martial artist in the crowd shouted.
"Yes, Young Master Li, let’s join forces and finish this kid off first," the others chimed in.
Seeing that Li Chengyan was no match for Yang Qi, they were clearly planning to intervene.
Before Li Chengyan could reply, a cold smirk touched the corner of Yang Qi’s mouth.
Why would I just stand there and take a beating? I can clearly sense they’re about to gang up on me, so naturally, I will strike first.
"Kill!"
