Sword Among Us c1-1268

by Black Swordsman Online

  Demon General and the Priest were already very difficult to deal with, and now, Empress Yin Zhu Yuyan just popped up, and she was at the level of a major boss. No matter how he looked at it, there was no way he can come out of this quest alive…

  "This is going to be difficult…"

  "Heheh." At that moment, Demon General Zhao Deyan looked down from above and stared at Happy, Kuo Zhong, and Xu Zhiling before he released a string of cold and ghastly laughter. "I expected that you will definitely think about attacking our supplies once you were promoted to a battalion commander, but I didn't expect that the young marshal and his companion will be here as well. This is good. Once I get rid of the three of you, we'll definitely be able to take down the Chinese army's edge."

  "Let's break out. It's impossible to complete this quest."

  "That's right! We'll break out! If we don't leave, all three of us might end up losing our lives here."

  Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling were of one mind. When they saw four Myth Realm martial artists arriving in the area, they knew that even if Happy released Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet, they will not be able to complete their mission perfectly and burn all the supplies to a crisp. Hence, they quickly came to a conclusion.

  Only Happy held his breath and focused while he stared at Empress Yin walking slowly out of the crowd. He grabbed his Dragon Saber with one hand while he seized Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet with the other. His gaze moved back and forth from the yurt, Demon General, the Priest, Wan Wan, and Empress Yin.

  "Demon General is right, since you're here, die, especially you, Happy. You saved that girl from Kind Boathouse yesterday, so you'd best stay here so that I can treat you 'nicely'." Empress Yin walked over with her face as calm as water. Her Sky Demon Aura was completely activated.

  The trio instantly felt a heavy weight on them, as if they sank into a swamp.

  "Young Master Zhong, Young Master Ling, you can break out of the encirclement first." Happy calmly sent a private message to Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling asking them to leave ahead of him.

  The two were shocked, and they sent a message to him as well. "Why are you still trying to act the hero at this time?! Staying to put on a strong front isn't smart!"

  Happy's tone became stern. "Do you remember what you promised me when we came here? This time, you have to listen to everything that I have to say about the quest. Please, leave first."

  Chapter 876 - Not Afraid of Being Attacked!

  "Do you remember what you promised me when we came here? This time, you have to listen to everything that I have to say about the quest. Please, leave first."

  The situation was urgent. Happy did not have the time to think, and his tone allowed no argument!

  Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling looked at each other, and they no longer hesitated. "If that's the case, take care of yourself, brother!"

  Once they finished speaking, they turned around and rushed into the enemy fray. They traveled on the path they came from and forced their way through. They were now prepared to get out of the encirclement through brute force.

  They were two Myth Realm elites, and they had Immortality Art providing endless qi to them. Four spiral forces rammed into the crowd, and regardless of whether they were normal Mongolian cavaliers, 100-man commanders, or 1,000-man commanders, they were all unable to stand up against Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling. They screamed in pain and fell off their horses. In an instant, the duo advanced dozens of feet forward and f.o.r.c.i.b.l.y slaughtered their way out.

  "How dare you?!"

  Empress Yin's gaze turned cold. She moved like lightning and shot toward Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling.

  At the same time, Wan Wan and Xi Yin acted at the same time. They dashed above the crowd and chased after Xu Zhiling as well as Kuo Zhong. Only Demon General Zhao Deyan stayed still on the spot. There was a confident smile on his face while he stared at Happy being surrounded by an army of ten thousand soldiers.

  "If you surrender, I can spare you death."

  He spoke in the manner of someone superior and stood above all else in the world, giving off a domineering air as if he was in control of everything, which in turn caused others to feel a great pressure from them.

  It was no wonder why he felt this way.

  Right now, Empress Yin had personally taken action. She brought the Priest and Wan Wan to chase after Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling, and as for Happy, he was surrounded completely, and he had a powerful enemy he cannot hope to win against eyeing him hostilely. Demon General Zhao Deyan had the right to say those arrogant words.

  "Wan Wan, go back."

  Empress Yin's shout and Wan Wan's slightly bitter voice came from the back of the army. "Mistress…"

  "Enough with the nonsense. I do know that you have feelings for this boy. If you still treat me as your mistress, then go back and bring that boy's head to me. Then, perhaps I will spare Xu Zhiling's life."

  A thought appeared in Happy's heart. Happy had already "seen" Wan Wan helping Xu Zhiling multiple times in the dark. Now, she was rebuked and sent back by Zhu Yuyan to come over to this place.

  Everyone knew that Wan Wan had feelings for Xu Zhiling. Empress Yin was also able to tell that Wan Wan was secretly planning to create a chance for them to leave this place, which was why she sent Wan Wan to this place.

  At that moment, Happy immediately felt as if an incredibly fierce gaze lock on his body.

  A chill immediately crept down his spine.

  Just as he expected, Wan Wan vented her resentment on Happy. "Hmph! Yesterday, I let you leave, but you still dared to come here? I'd like to see how you can possibly escape from my hand."

  She no longer spoke politely. When she saw that Xu Zhiling was in grave danger, Wan Wan decided to hate Happy, who was the cause for Xu Zhiling to be in danger.

  When he noticed the powerful palm-generated wind coming at him, Happy scowled, and within hesitation, he turned his body to the side and executed two attacks with his fingers at the same time.

  Zhao Deyan was originally grinning while he stood at a high spot and was prepared to be entertained, which was why he was not prepared for Wan Wan's palm-generated wind and the two finger-generated wind to charge at him. His expression changed immediately. "You're young, but you sure are diabolical."

  When he finished speaking, he jumped up and avoided the palm-generated wind.

  Bang!

  The yurt behind him was instantly yanked off the ground by a powerful palm-generated wind. Sacks of food supplies were revealed in front of Happy and countless Mongolian soldiers.

  Thud! Thud!

  Against Zhao Deyan's expectations, the two finger-generated wind swiftly turned down, and within a moment, the sacks containing the food supplies exploded with a bang, and the food supplies flew everywhere.

  Zhao Deyan was shocked and enraged!

  "You brat!" He was only able to tell at that moment that Happy's goal was not him, but he wanted to use Wan Wan's palm-generated wind to attack the food supplies in the yurt.

  'I knew it…'

  Happy relaxed in his heart.

  Originally, when he noticed that Zhao Deyan, Xi Yin, and Wan Wan appeared in this place, he wondered whether this was a trap that the evil cult deliberately planted and questioned whether there was really supplies placed in the yurt in front of him. Right now, he completely understood the situation.

  Even though the evil cult did set up a trap in this place, the Mongolian army still stored their supplies here.

  When he saw Zhao Deyan pouncing over in anger, Happy was not afraid. Instead, he smiled.

  Even though there were countless enemies around him, when they were engaged in a battle of this level, normal fighters can no longer interfere with the fight.

  Zhao Deyan's First Soul Returning Claw came at an aggressive momentum and pounced at his face.

  Happy did not retreat, but advanced!

  He was not afraid of Zhao Deyan attacking in this situation! In fact, he was afraid that Zhao Deyan will not attack him!

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bsp; As long as Zhao Deyan attacked, he will have the chance to set fire on the supplies!

  He activated the aura, and his abilities increased by ten percent!

  'Fourth style in Moon in Well, Strategy!'

  The effect of a technique from a Myth Realm elite, which was created specifically to kill Myth Realm elites, instantly showed itself.

  Zhao Deyan's claw tore through Happy's body, but he widened his eyes. A hint of disbelief, surprise, and anger flashed briefly in his eyes, but before he can turn around, his Dragon Saber had already cut viciously into his cloak, which was almost as sturdy as metal.

  Boom!

  Due to Zhao Deyan looking down on his enemy, he was knocked back by Happy with just one saber slash.

  At the moment his momentum was blocked, Zhao Deyan found himself unable to believe his own eyes.

  A brat with a low qi realm had actually won in an exchange of blows against him.

  "Eight Skills from the Well!" When Wan Wan caught up, she saw through the background of Happy's saber technique, and she could not help but blurt out those words.

  "What weapon is that?!"

  Zhao Deyan stared at the saber in Happy's hand. It had dragon marks protruding on it, and it was filled with a mighty, domineering air. He had been just in time to catch a simple but sentient light slash past him. A surprised look flashed in his eyes before he resolutely tore down the cloak.

  The cloak was ripped off.

  His armor, which had never been damaged even after going through hundreds of battles in war, had a terrifying gash left behind by a saber on it, and that gash was on his back. Even though it was not deep, it was enough to make Zhao Deyan understand the power in Happy's Dragon Saber. It had to be known that this armor can increase his abilities by a few degrees, and it was an important factor behind while he can become the third strongest among the eight elites in the evil cult.

  "Once I kill you, that weapon of yours is mine." Once Zhao Deyan got over his shock, he mumbled quietly, and a greedy look flashed in his eyes.

  However, right when he just started having a smile form on his lips, Happy's next action made his smile completely freeze.

  While he was still completely surrounded by enemies, Happy moved back in a seemingly unbothered fashion and landed on the yurt filled with food supplies. He also brought out a black item releasing the smell of saltpeter and sulphur.

  "Stop!"

  Happy was the one who said those words. It rang clearly through every corner of the camp. The one word he said seemed to contain ice magic that made Empress Yin and the Priest freeze in their tracks while they chased after Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling. It even caused the countless Mongolian warriors in the camp to stop moving. "Your food supplies will be completely done for once this item drops into the supplies.

  "Empress Yin, Priest, you're both seniors of the world of martial artists. You should know the origins of Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet, yes?"

  "STOP!"

  As the military adviser, Zhao Deyan naturally knew just how important the supplies were for the army. When he saw Happy bring out a Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet while he stood among the food supplies, cold sweat instantly rolled down his forehead.

  Empress Yin, the Priest, and Wan Wan stopped moving, and they turned their heads around to look at Happy.

  "Young Master Zhong, Young Master Ling, why are you still standing there?! Go to the stables and get your horses! Leave!" Happy shouted with a resigned expression.

  He had no choice, the system had just given him a notification that he was to ensure the duo's safety and make sure they shook off Empress Yin's pursuit.

  Chapter 877 - Escape Through Smoke and Fire

  Empress Yin and the Priest chased after Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling, and there were also a dense wave of Mongolian cavaliers around them. No matter how strong Kuo Zhong and Xu Zhiling were, it was impossible for them to seize the horses and flee the camp successfully.

  But Happy's action created a chance for them. Without another word, the duo jumped over the group of dumbfounded Mongolians, snatched some horses, and fled. They did not give Empress Yin or the Priest the chance to chase after them.

  "Haha! Awesome!"

  "Brother Happy, hurry up and come out!"

  Right when Xu Zhiling and Kuo Zhong successfully rushed out of the camp, they could help but shout at the top of their lungs.

  But before their voices faded away, a loud bang shot up, and the Mongolian logistics camp instantly exploded. Countless surprised and enraged shouts shot to the sky.

  "Bastard!"

  "This cunning Chinese!"

  "Catch him! Don't let him escape!"

  "Get rid of the fire! Get water and get rid of the fire!"

  The duo turned their heads around and looked, and they saw a thick wave of black smoke rise from the center of the camp, where the yurt containing the supplies was. The flaming sparks caused even them, who rushed out of the camp, to be able to sense the heat from within.

  Smoke rolled up the sky.

  One-third of the entire camp was enveloped by thick smoke. When they saw the momentum of the flames, they knew that the entire yurt should have been lit up in flames by that Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet.

  The Mongolian soldiers moved around in panic like headless chickens in search of water, but unfortunately for them, they were on the plains. There was no way for them to find water.

  "Good job!" Kuo Zhong's face was flushed red with excitement. "Haha! I knew that boy will definitely do this!"

  But Xu Zhiling did not look so good. There was only unease and anxiety on his face. "It's naturally good that he managed to complete his mission… But burning the Mongolian army's supplies right in front of Empress Yin…? The evil cult will definitely fly off into rage. Brother Happy might have an even harder time running away from Empress Yin's claws now."

  Kuo Zhong cackled and said, "Don't worry, that boy has Nine Yang Divine Skill's body fortification and Shifting Stars. He's like a c.o.c.kroach that will never die. Empress Yin might not be able to catch him. The evil cult might even end up suffering a loss this time and let Happy learn Empress Yin and the Priest's martial arts in secret."

  But Xu Zhiling will absolutely not be able to expect that Kuo Zhong will actually have what he said come true.

  *****

  Once Empress Yin got close to him, Happy resolutely jumped to the centermost yurt, and with his fastest speed, he made Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet explode.

  Thunderous Fire Scale Bullet was a firepowder that contained a great explosive force, and it was highly flammable as well.

  Once it exploded, a dense wave of flames quickly surrounded a circular area that was 164 feet. Multiple yurts were instantly lit up in flames. The supplies burst into flames, and they immediately became fuel for the fire.

  Whatever the flames touched, they burned it.

  This was the power of methane!

  Even Empress Yin did not expect that Happy will do something this extreme. Even when he was surrounded, he still dared to risk his life, and he was now surrounded by a sea of fire.

  "Damn it! Once I catch you, I will make you suffer a fate worse than death!" Empress Yin gritted her teeth and fixed her stare on Happy, who stood in the sea of fire and smoke.

  "Get water!

  "Get rid of the fire!

  "Where are you going?! Don't move! Surround the fire!" Demon General Zhao Deyan was livid. He continuously had people save the food supplies and get water to extinguish the fire.

  Unfortunately, there was too little water in the camp, and it was impossible for that bit of water to extinguish fire caused by methane.

  When the flames at one side became weaker, the flames from the other sides will immediately burn to that side, and their efforts to extinguish the fire did not work at all.

  In the end, he can only order his men to surround the burning site and not allow Happy to get out.

  However, with Nine Yang Divine Skill protecting him, high heat was not a threat to Happy
. As for the smoke getting into his eyes? While it was unpleasant, as long as he shut his eyes and used his spiritual senses to examine the area, he will still be safe!

  Instead, Empress Yin, Demon General, the Priest, and the rest had their faces red with rage while they were separated from Happy because of the fire. They shouted nonstop, but even so, they still cannot get into the sea of fire.

  Happy immediately held his breath and patiently stationed himself in the hot sea of fire while he paid attention to his surroundings without panicking in the slightest.

  Smoke rolled about in waves, and the flames crackled as they burned.

  Happy ignored the thick smoke enveloping him and turning him black. He just stood on a pile of supplies that had not started burning yet and silently watched the situation outside.

  "Cough! Cough! Cough!"

  Tumbling smoke swiftly spread out of the camp in the plains.

  A violent breeze blew through, and the black smoke spread through the entire camp. Most of the warriors inhaled too much smoke, and they could not stop crying. The people who were especially close to the flames had their eyes half shut, and their field of vision shrank to an incredibly small area.

  Besides, the supplies were still burning, and it was getting hotter while the smoke grew thicker.

  "Cough… Hack, wheeze… Get water…"

  "The-There's no water anymore! Cough cough! General, all the water in the camp has already been used on the fire—cough! But we still can't control it—"

  "What the heck?!"

  "General—cough, let our people go. If this continues, we'll die because of the smoke."

  Many people inhaled so much smoke that they had practically lost their fighting strength!

  "Nonsense!"

  Empress Yin naturally did not care about whether these people lived or died. When she heard that they wanted to withdraw, she broke the neck of that 100-man commander without another word.

  "Whoever dares to leave your post will suffer through the same fate."

  At any other moment, tyrannical methods might work.