Chapter 450 - 310: Annihilation (2)
"Zhao Qi, destroy the evil object’s true form as quickly as possible!"
Zhuang Li shouted to Zhao Xuanqi.
Zhao Xuanqi nodded. Just as he was about to use brute force to break through the Shadow Puppets and approach the stage, a sudden change occurred.
The bodies of three Shadow Puppets were spat out from behind the curtain, rapidly expanding and growing in size.
These three Shadow Puppets were clearly different from the others. Their attire was magnificent and brightly colored, their armor was imposing, and each held a weapon.
The one on the left held two Eight-sided Golden Gourd Hammers. It was barrel-chested with a thick waist, nearly three meters tall, and had a ferocious expression, resembling a fierce general of old. Its body was almost as wide as three adult men standing side-by-side, giving off an incredibly oppressive presence.
Zhao Xuanqi was very familiar with the one on the right. Armored and dressed like a general, it held a Silver Spear. It was the very same general Shadow Puppet that had forced him into a dangerous situation the last time he was drawn into the Ghost City.
But at this moment, this general Shadow Puppet was even taller, having grown by at least thirty percent since last time.
And in the very center was a burly figure in green armor, holding a nearly four-meter-long Guan Saber. Its aura was savage and filled with Overbearing Fury.
As soon as these three Shadow Puppets appeared, Yin Qi surged to the heavens. A sense of danger welled up in the hearts of He Xijun and the others, and their expressions changed in an instant.
They hadn’t expected this evil object to have such a trick up its sleeve. Judging by their auras, the strength of these three general Shadow Puppets had probably already surpassed the D Class category.
The evil object’s strength was somewhat beyond their expectations.
"He Xijun, let’s go help him. The rest of you, hold them off for now!"
Zhuang Li said in a deep voice.
He Xijun nodded. The expressions of Qi Ziliang and the others darkened, the pressure on them mounting.
Without their two strongest fighters, they might even suffer injuries.
"No need. You hold off the other Shadow Puppets. Leave the rest to me."
But at that moment, Zhao Xuanqi’s voice carried from a distance, halting the movements of Zhuang Li and the others.
’If the three of us attack together and someone else accidentally destroys the Shadow Puppet Stage, all my Merit will go down the drain.’
’Besides, I have a score to settle with this evil object for forcing me into a perilous situation last time.’
’The others just need to hold off the other Evil Spirits for me.’
"Nonsense!"
He Xijun frowned and was about to move again when she heard Zhuang Li say from the side, "Let him try. We’ll keep advancing and be ready to intervene at any moment. Otherwise, the rest of our people will likely get hurt."
Hearing this, He Xijun also halted her steps, her brows tightly furrowed.
’Can he really handle being surrounded and attacked by three beings of this level?’
WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!
The next moment, the three general Shadow Puppets moved. Their tall bodies moved as if they weighed nothing, and they were incredibly fast. The three figures instantly surrounded Zhao Xuanqi and attacked simultaneously.
A sinister wind howled, and Yin Qi exploded.
The portly general Shadow Puppet on the left struck out with its Eight-sided Golden Gourd Hammers. The attack was firm and held an Overbearing Fury. The terrifying vibrational force caused the Yin Qi to spread out like ripples, affecting the nearby Shadow Puppets and making their bodies stiffen.
The spear of the General of Long Spear on the right was like a flash of starlight, incredibly fast. It flickered past like a meteor, its angle cunning, as it attacked Zhao Xuanqi’s weak points.
The General Guan puppet in the middle swung its massive Guan Saber with both hands. Yin Qi condensed into slashes of blade light that crisscrossed, incomparably mighty.
As the three of them attacked, their terrifying killing intent was like that of true fierce generals from the battlefield, possessing both their spirit and form.
He Xijun and Zhuang Li immediately understood that these three Shadow Puppets possessed extremely strong combat Skills. Their fighting techniques were far superior to even the Sword Soldier Ghosts, and their combined assault left almost no openings.
However, Zhao Xuanqi was not afraid at all. Although the general Shadow Puppets were stronger after the Shadow Puppet Stage had recovered, his own strength had also advanced by leaps and bounds since last time.
No! With the fusion of the Fierce Soaring Two Stances, the activation of the Dragon Gate Secret Technique, and the power of the Golden Fire Heavenly Ding Skill, his strength had undergone a complete transformation compared to last time!
In terms of combat Skills and body control, while in the Dragon Gate state, guided by his Grandmaster’s Will, and with a body perfectly forged for battle by the Hundred Beasts Fist as his foundation, he feared nothing—not even being besieged by these three.
SWISH!!
Zhao Xuanqi dodged with an uncanny Body Technique as he clenched his fists tightly. His fists swelled as blood rushed to them, becoming like two warhammers.
At the same time, his arms extended further, becoming as flexible as leather whips.
Form of the Fierce Beast—Vermilion Bird!!
While dodging with his Body Technique, his flexible arms whipped around like steel lashes, driving his huge, warhammer-like fists forward. As Blood Qi surged, Golden Fire condensed at the tips of his fists.
The moment the fists were about to land, his arms instantly tensed, turning to steel.
Vibration!!
BANG!!
Golden Fire spread out like ripples. Zhao Xuanqi’s twin hammers instantly blasted apart the incoming warhammers and Guan Saber, while his Body Technique allowed him to dodge the spear’s piercing glint.
As the immense force spread, the portly general and General Guan actually took a step back, their huge bodies leaning back slightly. They couldn’t withstand Zhao Xuanqi’s Force.
HAHAHAHA!!
Zhao Xuanqi suddenly laughed aloud and took a large step forward, his hammer-like fists moving with wide, sweeping motions.
Force erupted, Golden Fire vibrated, and the unrestrained outpouring of his body’s power and Blood Qi brought back an indescribably exhilarating feeling.
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!
Amidst the muffled bangs, the three general Shadow Puppets were actually forced back again and again by Zhao Xuanqi.
At this moment, they were not the real generals. Instead, Zhao Xuanqi was the unstoppable Divine General, dominating the field.
That kind of temperament, that kind of spirit—it was something an ordinary person could never imitate.
"This is the true power of the Spirit Official Dao!"
He Xijun’s eyes flashed. That powerful spirit was shaking her to the core.
She had seen many experts from the Red Heart Sect, but not one of them displayed a spirit that could compare to his.
The Spirit Official Dao reveres the All Heaven Grand Spirit Official as its founding master.
What is a Spirit Official?
To vanquish demons and subdue devils, to pacify the demonic aura, to suppress the world, and to reign invincible.
The five hundred Spirit Officials of legend were all Divine Generals of the heavens!
And she saw that same kind of temperament in this man.
’Who on earth is he?!’
He Xijun’s heart filled with even more questions.
Compared to her, aside from Zhuang Li who had witnessed it before, the faces of the others showed pure shock, wondering when the Red Heart Sect had produced such a figure.
BANG BANG BANG!!
After more than a dozen rounds of combat, Zhao Xuanqi suddenly seized an opening in their combined attack. He abruptly stepped toward the portly general, his figure as nimble as a flying bird, and closed the distance in an instant.
He clenched his fist, twisted his waist, and swung his arm!
A hammer-like fist smashed into the opponent’s chest.
BOOM!!
Golden Fire exploded. The opponent’s chest was instantly blasted open by the virile Primordial Qi, leaving a huge cavity. The Yin Qi burned violently, the wound continued to expand, and it instantly lost its ability to move.
And with that, the combined attack formation of the three general Shadow Puppets was broken by Zhao Xuanqi!
Without the power of their combined attacks, how could they possibly be a match for Zhao Xuanqi?
He took a deep breath, dodged their attacks, and spread his arms slightly. The Fierce Soaring Two Stances fused, and the Form of the Fierce Beast unfolded.
As if Adding Wings to a Tiger!!
Qiongqi!!
ROAR!!
Primordial Qi condensed into a ferocious beast’s head. His body shot through the air at extreme speed, like a hawk diving, instantly closing in on General Guan and biting at its head.
CHOMP!!
Caught off guard, General Guan’s head instantly disappeared, and its body swayed.
SCREEE!!
At this moment, the Shadow Puppet Stage seemed to sense the crisis and let out a sharp cry that felt like it could pierce a person’s Spirit.
"Death throes!!"
Zhao Xuanqi roared, veins popping on his forehead. He used his powerful will to control his body and remain unaffected, launching an attack at the General of Long Spear.
He formed a Diao Hand with his palm, Qi Force swirling around his body, and executed the Flying Bird Form!
SWISH!!
The glint of the General of Long Spear’s weapon shot out, but Zhao Xuanqi’s Flying Bird Form was faster. In an instant, condensed Golden Fire exploded on its chest.
BANG!!
The General of Long Spear froze in place, the impact of the Golden Fire Primordial Qi rendering it unable to move.
Three general Shadow Puppets, defeated by Zhao Xuanqi’s might alone within twenty moves!
The others’ mouths hung slightly open, not knowing what to say.
Having lost the protection of the three general Shadow Puppets, the Shadow Puppet Stage was exposed.
Only now could Zhao Xuanqi see clearly. On the curtain of the stage, illuminated by a red glow, countless ferocious, twisted faces appeared. It seemed as if innumerable souls were imprisoned within, in extreme agony.
The other Shadow Puppets no longer paid any attention to Zhuang Li and the others, lunging at Zhao Xuanqi like they were crazed.
"Die, you wretched thing!!"
A divine light exploded in Zhao Xuanqi’s eyes. He instantly consumed more than thirty percent of his Physical Ability, and a palm strike descended from the heavens, landing on the stage.
BOOM!!
Amidst the deflagration of Golden Fire, the man-high stage exploded with a roar!!