At this time, everyone had been blinded by the slaughter and bloodshed. They only knew that either they had to kill or they would be killed, and when they felt the pressure increase further and further, only then did they shockingly realize that they had already penetrated into the depths of the Netherworld army, and only less than 3,000 of their initial 10,000 comrades remained.
They had already charged to this place, so how could their pressure not be heavy? How could the price they paid for their charge not be heavy?
“How did we charge over to this place?”
“Quick, retreat!”
The remaining 3,000 called out. This was not dauntlessly killing their enemies; this was completely going to their deaths!
Ling Han was also driven into a slight frenzy by the battle, and had completely not foreseen that Xie Donglai would actually be so demented. He brought his whole army into their graves just to kill him.
“Charge back!”
Everyone came to realization, and no longer blindly charged forwards under Xie Donglai’s lead. Instead, they turned around to counterattack. How strong was the power with all these people added together? Even Xie Donglai could not possibly stop them.
However, their lone unit had entered deeply into the Netherworld army’s files, so how difficult was it to charge back out?
“Ah!” Terrible cries rang out unendingly, and the remaining 3,000 people were being worn away at an astonishing pace. Furthermore, they were also a troop of mercenaries, so in a time of danger, they naturally would only care for themselves, completely lacking a teamwork mindset. The troops were divided, and death and injury came even faster.
Xie Donglai showed a cruel grin. As he was sacrificing a whole troop of 10,000 to be buried with Ling Han, this brat could be considered to have died a worthy death.
[1] Not clear whether it means 150-160%, or if the author implies that they’d get in each other’s way otherwise so it’d be difficult to show even half the power per every person otherwise.
Chapter 1289 - Demented
Chapter 1289 Demented
Xie Donglai’s eyes were focused on Ling Han. He wanted to witness with his own eyes Ling Han’s death, and only then would he escape.
They were both in the Sun Moon Tier, and he was definitely capable of lasting longer than Ling Han. Furthermore, he had deliberately not used his full power, because he did not want to be ganged up on by too many people from the Netherworld. That way, he could calmly watch Ling Han head to his death.
Ling Han naturally discovered Xie Donglai’s gaze. It was so filled with resentment and hatred, like a blade aimed directly at his back, so how could he possibly not feel it?
He shook his head internally. This man’s desire to get revenge on him had really reached the extreme; he would actually sacrifice a whole team of 10,000 soldiers to kill him. But upon further thought, this team of 10,000 soldiers did not belong to his Xie Clan; even if they all died, so what?
Damn it!
A cold sharpness flickered in Ling Han’s eyes. He suddenly turned around, and charged towards Xie Donglai, loudly calling out, “Brother Xie, let us kill the enemy together!” He drew out the Divine Demon Sword, and a murderous aura suddenly shot skywards, like the arrival of the emperor himself.
The surrounding Netherworld elites were all sent flying. There were some who lost their heads, or had severed arms and legs; as long as their battle prowess had not reached the consummate level of Sun Moon Tier, they would definitely be incapable of escaping this calamity.
Ling Han forcefully charged to right in front of Xie Donglai, his eyes narrowed, and a spiritual barrage suddenly shot out.
Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique!
“Wu!” Xie Donglai’s movements instantly paused. Being on the receiving end of this kind of attack to his spirit, he couldn’t help but be affected. However, as the descendant of the Great General Xie, who himself was a top-grade genius, how could he possibly not have learnt a technique to train his spirit?
His spirit was extremely strong. Thus, he merely paused under the Seven Kill Subduing Soul Technique, and immediately went back to normal.
But it should be known that they were in the midst of a chaotic battle, and swords and sabers were attacking everywhere. It was only that one instant, and Xie Donglai had received a few strikes. Thankfully, his defensive Origin Power had not dispersed, so he was not too heavily wounded.
“Damn it!” he uttered angrily. At first, it should be him leading Ling Han into a trap, so why had the tables turned on him and it was he who had fallen into Ling Han’s trap? If it were not for the fact that he was strong enough, and his spirit had been cultivated to a sturdy level, he would not have just been wounded with that momentary pause just now.
“Die!” He could no longer suppress the killing intent in his heart, turning his weapon on Ling Han. A golden saber revealed itself, a black aura washing out. It was filled with corrosive ability, making it seem like even the air itself was about to melt.
The Netherworld beings around them all watched in confusion. Why had internecine strife broken out on the other side? However, they did not mind; they just had to kill them both.
Peng, peng, peng, peng!
Ling Han and Xie Donglai were deeply embroiled in a heavy siege. Not only did they have to stay on guard against each other, they also had to deal with the attacks from the Netherworld. And this was not just one or two strikes. As less and less people from this lone unit of theirs were left alive, the pressure they endured became heavier and heavier.
In theory, Ling Han should have died long ago. He was merely in the medium extreme of the Sun Moon Tier, so it was definitely impossible that he could last longer than someone in the peak stage of the consummate level.Read more chapters at Listnovel.com
However, in truth, Ling Han was still very energetic, looking like he was definitely not retreating before he killed Xie Donglai.
This was unimaginable to Xie Donglai. Why did this guy still not die?
“The one who will be dying is you!” Ling Han replied coldly. “For the sake of a personal grudge, you actually sacrificed a whole unit. Being so demented, what right do you still have to call yourself human?”
“Hey, with a whole army accompanying you to death, are you still unwilling to rest in peace obediently?” Xie Donglai brandished his saber in a swift slash. Golden light danced, his attacks very pronounced, but the black corrosive Qi was filled with darkness, forming a powerful contrast.
“You really can’t be saved!” Ling Han did not speak any further. This mind of Xie Donglai was rotten down to the core, and he was completely irredeemable, and there was no meaning in saving him.
Kill!
He used the Divine Demon Sword, and the Lightning Sword Technique was in play. The surrounding Netherworld elites were all sent flying as they were completely no match for it.
If the elites of the Heavenly Body Tier did not move, then even the consummate level of the Sun Moon Tier would have to be wary of Ling Han who was wielding the Divine Demon Sword. Of course, if one could still surpass three to four stars of battle prowess on the basis of consummate level, they were still capable of bulldozing Ling Han.
For example, Xie Donglai. As he brandished his saber in attack, Ling Han did not dare take his attacks head-on, but rather used the Star Plucking Step to dodge and evade. In any case, there were many soldiers of the Netherworld here, so he would just use them as shields.
The two of them battled for a long time in the Netherworld’s ranks, and this gradually attracted the attention of Netherworld elites. As a streak of divine sense swept over them, both Ling Han and Xie Donglai felt a full-body coldness.
“Merely two Sun Moon Tiers, and you actually dare charge here!” A large hand descended from the skies, slapping down on Ling Han and Xie Donglai, who were still engaged in battle.
There were various heavenly bodies floating above that large hand, and it was as if the whole heavens were pressing down on them.
> A Heavenly Body Tier elite!
Xie Donglai’s expression shifted drastically. He no longer cared about seeing Ling Han die with his own eyes; at this time, his own survival was more important! He hurriedly drew out a divine seal, and slapped it on himself. Suddenly, golden light spread out, wrapping around him tightly.
When he’d returned to the Xie Clan, he asked for another life-saving seal.
Xiu, he immediately turned into a streak of golden light that shot to the heavens.
“You still think of fleeing?” Ling Han had foreseen this. With his own body as a bow, the Ultimate Arrow was activated. Xiu, an arrow shot out, chasing quickly towards Xie Donglai.
The methods of Eternal River Tier were too astonishing; even if it was just a carelessly made divine seal, it had powerful might. If it was only the Annihilating Dragon Star Arrow, it definitely would not be able to catch up to him. Thus, Ling Han directly used the Ultimate Arrow, spilling out all the power in his body in that single instant.
Pu, the arrow was extraordinarily fast. A streak of blood splattered, and Xie Donglai released a terrible cry. Then, he actually dropped down from the skies.
It was unimaginable. Someone in the consummate level of the Sun Moon Tier, who furthermore was a four-star genius, had actually been wounded by an arrow shot by someone in the medium extreme! Still, who asked Xie Donglai to only think of running for his life in his rush, thinking that he was completely safe once he used the divine seal? He was naturally going to relax; how could he have imagined that there would be such a divine arrow chasing after him?
However, it was also precisely because Xie Donglai was strong enough, and the divine seal had born him away fast enough, that this arrow only wounded him, and not tore him into pieces directly.
“Interesting!” That large hand fished over, and caught hold of Xie Donglai. Then, it turned back around, and grabbed out at Ling Han.
Presently, Ling Han had lost all strength, and was even incapable of maintaining his “adult” state. With a pu, he turned into an infant. How could he dare face this head-on? With a flash, he entered into the Black Tower.
Without recovering his power, it was useless even if he came back out.
The large hand caught nothing, and a figure rapidly appeared subsequently. It was a gray-robed man. His figure and appearance was all very normal, but his beard was actually made out of multiple strands of meat, which were still squirming around. The mere sight would make anyone shiver[1].
Xie Donglai was currently being held up in his hand. However, he had lost consciousness, all four limbs drooping and blood dripping endlessly.
If he had known that this would be the result, he would not have penetrated deeply into the army ranks with a single unit even if it killed him. He had dragged himself into danger as well.
“Where is he?” The elite with a beard of meat surveyed the scene, and looked surprised. This Ling Han actually disappeared without a trace.
A minor character merely in the Sun Moon Tier had actually managed to disappear without a trace completely without his knowledge?
“Interesting!” he repeated, his divine sense expanding. He was determined to find Ling Han.
[1] This kind of reminds me of Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Chapter 1290 - An Inconceivable Guess
Chapter 1290 An Inconceivable Guess
Ling Han felt that he had done his best.
There were hundreds of Netherworld elites that had died in his hands, and his power was completely lost now, so it was also impossible for him to kill his enemy now.
More importantly, he was definitely being targeted by that meat-bearded elite by now, and added with the white-robed elite that he had encountered even earlier, two great elites of Heavenly Body Tier both wanted to capture him, so it was best for him not to appear for the time being.
The Purple Moon Divine Maiden had previously promised that she would take care of the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden on his behalf. This kind of elite would definitely keep her word, so Ling Han did not worry that the chaotic battles would put the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Maiden in danger. After all, the fierce woman was also a top-grade elite. Outside of the Heavenly Body Tier, there was absolutely no one who could subdue her.
Ling Han began to recover his power. With a pile of True Origin Stones beside him, and inside the Black Tower, he could go crazy.
Weng, all the pores of his body fully opened, continuing to absorb the power within the True Origin Stone, and his dried up Dantian immediately became abundant.
Only after an hour, his Origin Power had completely replenished; his stamina recovery, meanwhile, was passive. Its rate was very fast, and had already recovered to the peak state before his Origin Power had.
He watched from inside the Black Tower, and saw that the meat-bearded elite had not walked too far. The latter stood proudly above him, his divine sense stretching out far and wide. Obviously, he was still searching for Ling Han’s whereabouts.
F***, he was like an unshakable shadow!
Ling Han then simply began to concoct alchemical pills. Being idle, he might as well do some alchemy; he shouldn’t waste any time.
A day later, he had finished concocting a cauldron’s worth of Level 4 alchemical pills, and then surveyed the situation. He could see the battle had ended, and both sides had retreated, leaving behind innumerable dead bodies. Blood had dyed the ground red.
These were all Immortal bodies and Immortal blood, and if it was not because the Regulations in this place were too strange, a Godly medicine could definitely be nurtured with them.
He exited the Black Tower, and rushed back to the army camp.
This battle brought grave damage to the Immortal Realm.
Three great armies added with the mercenaries had initially totalled up to around 700,000 people; afterwards, there was also a great amount of reinforcements, so the total number of soldiers had reached about 1,300,000. However, their overall strength was only equal to the Netherworld army’s because any one soldier from the Netherworld would be in the Sun Moon Tier at least.
And after this battle, the numbers of the Immortal Realm dropped to around 800,000 in one go. The majority of those that died in battle were in the Mountain River Tier, and there was no small number of Sun Moon Tiers, either. There were even three Heavenly Body Tiers who died. This shook the whole Cloud Apex Planet, and someone even suggested to ask for help from other planets outside the galaxy.
This suggestion was immediately rejected. Firstly, a trip across the galaxy would at least be a matter of one to two months, and that would consume too much time. Secondly, it would be easy to invite outside help, but it would be difficult to send them away. Territory was something that was prized by every force.
If they occupied a piece of land, they would be able to draw on the power of the nation, and the overall strength of the whole army would be increased greatly.
Hence, outside of desperate situations, both the great Imperial Empires were unwilling to have a third Imperial Empire step onto Cloud Apex Planet, and the situation at present was far from irresolvable, so the two great Imperial Empires were completely capable of holding down the fort.
News was brought back that the Netherworld army kept searching for something in the Two Realm Battlefield. This caused them to be even more certain that the Netherworld had not come to conquer the Cloud Apex Planet, but rather for the treasure in this place!
Another piece of news was that Xie Donglai actually didn’t die. Instead, he became a hostage, and the Xie Clan was forced to sacrifice a large number of True Origin Stones as ransom for him.
Ling Han was shocked. This guy was really too lucky, wasn’t he? He didn’t die even with that?
Just think about it. At the time, Xie Donglai had used a divine seal to escape, and then had been shot out of the sky before being captured by an elite from the Netherworld. Most probably, that Netherworld elite had also witnessed Xie Donglai using the divine seal, and thus thought that t
he latter must have a powerful background, which was why he thought of capturing Xie Donglai and treated him like goods to be traded.
By now, Ling Han had become one of the rare few survivors of the unit that he had been in—in the end, there were still more than 10 people who’d managed to escape the heavy siege, and every one of them cursed Xie Donglai to death. If it were not because this guy went his own way, how could they possibly have been put in a hazardous situation and almost completely wiped out?
However, the people of the Xie Clan were obviously very skilled in public relations. Immediately, a completely opposite public opinion appeared, claiming that Xie Donglai was a brave man, doing something that others could not. He was fully focused on killing the enemy, and even brought up the rear to obtain a chance of survival for others. He did not hesitate to fight to the end, himself being trapped in the enemy ranks.
They could actually describe the act of being captured and used as a hostage in such a self-righteous and bold manner. Only such a powerful force like the Xie Clan could be so shameless and unembarrassed, but now the Xie Clan had spoken out, who would dare have a different opinion?
Xie Donglai thus became a hero, and a hero naturally could not be sacrificed easily. The Xie Clan expressed their agreement to the conditions from the Netherworld, and took out a large number of True Origin Stones to pay as ransom for Xie Donglai.
However, it was one matter for the Xie Clan to portray Xie Donglai as a hero; the opinion inside the clan was a different matter. This time, he caused them to sacrifice so much, so how could the Xie Clan not punish him?
Xie Donglai was summoned back to the clan at the first instant. As for how he would be dealt with, it was not something that would be known by outsiders.
Ling Han was rueful. Xie Donglai didn’t die even with that? Could it be that this guy was born in the Year of the Cockroach or something like that?
But what he did not know was that Xie Donglai’s hatred towards him became even deeper. At first, it should have been a surefire plan, yet it was ruined by Ling Han, and his status in the Xie Clan suffered a devastating decline because of this. From now onwards, it might be that he would become nothing other than an idle member of the clan.
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