Chapter 748
An icy voice rang out as Yang Qi unleashed the Golden Thunder Slash. Not everyone in this group was as powerful as Li Chengyan. A surprise attack like this was guaranteed to claim a life. Moreover, he wasn’t only using the Golden Thunder Slash. As his right hand swept the Golden Thunder Slash across the crowd, his left hand simultaneously released Fire Fist: Fireworks, which burst among them like actual pyrotechnics.
"FUCK!"
The Martial Artists from the Future Group had never expected Yang Qi to attack so suddenly and were caught completely unprepared. They could only retreat while scrambling to defend themselves, but it was too late. Even with his Combat Power suppressed, Yang Qi was still equivalent to a Fourth-Rank, Beginner-Level Overlord.
This was not an attack the group could withstand. Amidst cries of alarm, Martial Artists began to fall. The Golden Thunder Slash swept horizontally through their ranks, while the seemingly beautiful Fireworks of the Fire Fist erupted like molten magma. Countless Martial Artists were engulfed by the scalding flames and died tragically on the spot.
In that single exchange, ten of the Future Group’s young Martial Artists were killed. Many of the survivors were also wounded, left covered in scars and looking utterly miserable. Some had broken arms, while others suffered severe burns. Among the entire group, only two suffered merely light injuries.
One was Li Chengyan. The other was a youth in a blue sweatshirt, who was clearly on the same level as Li Chengyan. That was why Yang Qi’s previous attack had only managed to injure them lightly.
"Bastard, I’m going to kill you!"
The death of so many people at once nearly drove Li Chengyan insane. Ten people were dead! Out of their group of eighteen, only he and the youth in the blue sweatshirt still had the strength to fight. Everyone else was injured, most of them severely.
"Join forces!" the youth in the blue sweatshirt shouted, slashing out with his sword. A terrifying blue lightning crackled and arced along the blade, threatening to destroy everything in its path.
"Heh. What good will getting angry do?" Yang Qi smiled faintly and unleashed a sword strike. His Sword Qi soared skyward, intercepting the attack. But by then, Li Chengyan’s own assault had arrived, a flash of silver light like a dragon lunging to devour him.
"Fire Fist!"
Yang Qi punched out with his left hand, blocking Li Chengyan’s attack.
"Heh, quite impressive. I didn’t expect to find Martial Arts prodigies like you in this world. It’s just a shame that you want to kill me, because I can’t grant that wish."
I can’t afford to underestimate them, not while I’m suppressing my Combat Power. I can block their attacks, but if I get careless against these two prodigies, I could very well lose my life. I have to be cautious.
In the blink of an eye, the two sides exchanged dozens of blows. He had to admit that both Li Chengyan and the youth in the blue sweatshirt were experts. If he continued to suppress his Combat Power, defeating them would be impossible.
I should just leave. There’s no need to insist on killing these two. I don’t want anyone to see my techniques; if my moves are exposed, my identity could be as well.
These damn surveillance monitors.
Yang Qi sighed. If it weren’t for these monitors, these two pups wouldn’t have been able to withstand a single full-power blow from me.
Just as Yang Qi was preparing to leave, he suddenly sensed people approaching in the distance. Li Chengyan and the youth in the blue sweatshirt saw them too. A group of several dozen people appeared not far away and quickly reached their location.
This is trouble. Yang Qi furrowed his brows. While he didn’t recognize most of the newcomers, he saw a dozen or so people from the Wu Family of Sea City. They definitely wouldn’t be here to help him.
Li Chengyan also frowned; as members of the Future Group, there was no guarantee these Dragon Country Martial Artists wouldn’t side with Yang Qi against them.
Li Chengyan’s brow furrowed. "Members of the Zheng and Wu Families, this man is a target of our Future Group. We hope you won’t interfere. Once this is over, we will be sure to thank you generously."
"I’m afraid that won’t do!" Zheng Busu of the Zheng Family said with a laugh. "This time, we insist on getting involved." The young men from the Wu Family nodded in agreement, causing Li Chengyan’s expression to turn sour.
However, what Zheng Busu said next left him stunned. "Don’t worry, we also want to kill Yang Qi. We can join forces. We just hope that when the Future Group captures the Spiritual Spring, you’ll be willing to share some with our two families."
Yang Qi sighed. This outcome is somewhat unexpected, yet it also makes a certain kind of sense. I’m surprised the Wu Family hates me enough to join forces with outsiders to kill me. And for the Zheng Family of Sea City—the fourth-ranked of the ten great families—to ally with people from Hu Country to do it... It just goes to show, people will even cooperate with their enemies for the right price. And to think, those are foreigners...
"Hahaha! Good! No problem! We can join forces with you to finish this man off!" Li Chengyan laughed heartily. These foolish people from Dragon Country are fighting amongst themselves. This is perfect!
Immediately, Li Chengyan flicked his long sword, which transformed into a silver dragon and lunged at Yang Qi. At the same time, the youth in the blue sweatshirt also attacked, his lightning-fast sword light stabbing toward his target.
"Together!"
With that shout, the young men from the Zheng and Wu Families all attacked at once. Dozens of them unleashed an astonishing barrage of strikes, all aimed at Yang Qi.
Yang Qi’s eyebrows knitted together. I can’t completely block an assault like this, but I have to try.
"Stone Armor Technique! Cold Ice Chains! Earth Spike!"
All three techniques were versatile, offering both offense and defense. As dozens of attacks landed simultaneously, the Earth Spike shattered instantly. The Cold Ice Chains held for a moment longer, but they also failed to block the entire barrage. In the end, four attacks broke through and struck Yang Qi.
Yang Qi was blasted away. Although the formidable defense of his Stone Armor Technique prevented any injury, he couldn’t relax. And this was only their first coordinated assault! The four powerful attacks that had broken through came from Li Chengyan, the youth in the blue sweatshirt, Zheng Busu, and a prodigy from the Wu Family. If I remember correctly, his name is Wu Feng.
Wu Feng isn’t the son of Family Head Wu Heng. So, no matter how talented he is, it’ll be difficult for him to inherit the position of Wu Family Head in the future. But this kid is truly strong. He’s in no way inferior to Li Chengyan, and much stronger than Zheng Busu. Another Third-Rank Overlord. I’m not afraid of the others, who are all at the Grandmaster Level, but these four are Overlord-Level prodigies with potent techniques.
"Hahaha, kid! Let’s see you die now!" Li Chengyan was beside himself with excitement. The rage from being suppressed by Yang Qi and the fury over his fallen Martial Artists erupted all at once.
The rest also launched their attacks simultaneously.
Yang Qi knew he couldn’t continue fighting. I have to get out of here. If I can’t use my real Combat Power, my life is truly in danger today. I’ll settle the score with this bunch sooner or later, but for now, it’s best to make a run for it. Besides, winning this battle isn’t my main objective. My goal is the Spiritual Spring, not slaughtering people.