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I Am Overlord c1-962

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by Translator: Pokka; Author: 我本纯洁 (I Am Pure); Licensed From: Migu


  Yu Rongxin trembled as he exclaimed, "Deputy Commander Tao was killed? H-How is that possible?"

  He had believed that so long as the leaders and deputies were here, they would have no issue taking down all these Dragon Phoenix Academy disciples. But now, he found that they had completely underestimated these disciples.

  Xiang Shaoyun had used the Nether Soul Domain so he could plant fear in the hearts of the bandits in the shortest time possible and increase the morale of his fellow disciples. Now, the bandits were fearful, while the disciples' battle intent was raging. They started fighting the bandits with all their strength.

  They were geniuses from all around the dominion. They had also gone through three years of tempering at the Dragon Phoenix Academy. Their combat prowess was not to be underestimated. Although they only had cultivation levels between second-stage and fourth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm, they actually possessed combat prowess matching late-stage, or even peak, Emperors.

  Thus, there was a large gap between them and the bandits. It was lucky for the bandits that they had several experts among them. Otherwise, they would have suffered immediate defeat.

  Sima Tian, who was fighting Ouyang Chuanqi, learned of Tao Zhiyu's death, and he grew apprehensive. With his cultivation level of second-stage Soul Foundation Realm, he was supposed to be able to suppress Ouyang Chuanqi completely. But after the fight started, he found that he had been too naive.

  The young man before him was incredibly scary. Even after using both layers of his soul foundation, he could only fight him to a draw. As for Zhang Baolu, she was busy dealing with Zhuge Zhantian's battle formations. She had originally thought that she would be able to break the formations alone, but she also learned the hard way that she couldn't.

  The strength of hundreds of Emperors combined together was more than enough to handle a first-stage Soul Foundation Realm cultivator like her. If she couldn't break the formations, they would probably return empty handed this time.

  "I can't hold back anymore," said Zhang Baolu as a dazzling sovereign weapon appeared in her hand. Using all her strength, she attacked Zhuge Zhantian's formation with the weapon.

  Rumble! Rumble!

  Zhang Baolu dealt terrifying damage with her sovereign weapon, breaking Zhuge Zhantian's formation with brute force. Many disciples collapsed on the ground, coughing up blood. If it wasn't for the fact that the formation was powerful enough, the attack would have killed them.

  With a cold look in her eyes, Zhang Baolu pressed on. Suddenly, Xiang Shaoyun appeared like the wind and stamped his foot at her head.

  Overlord's Nine Nether Steps!

  He had already pushed himself to his peak state. He wanted to seriously face an actual Sovereign. In any case, he had already released Money and a few ghostrunes to assist the disciples. Now, he could finally focus on testing the limits of his combat prowess as a third-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator.

  When fighting Tao Zhiyu earlier, he had rushed the fight using the Nether Soul Domain to lessen his opponent's offensive capability. That way, he could greatly reduce the losses his side might suffer.

  Now that Ouyang Chuanqi could match Sima Tian, he could focus on Zhang Baolu while the others dealt with the regular bandits. Although there were a few peak Emperors among the bandits, he still believed the disciples would be able to achieve victory.

  Without anything to worry about, he could finally focus on enjoying the fight. Not only was the Overlord's Nine Nether Steps a footwork technique, but it was also capable of extremely damaging attacks.

  However, he needed to combine the strength of his cultivation and his soul power to fully release its offensive power. With his filthless soul and the cleansing by the power of light, his soul power was now comparable to a third-stage Sovereign's. Thus, his soul suppression was incredibly dreadful, and as he stomped at Zhang Baolu's head, she couldn't even breathe.

  Even so, Xiang Shaoyun was still not an actual Sovereign. Although he exerted considerable pressure on Zhang Baolu, he still couldn't make her stay still and take his attack.

  "You're courting death!" Zhang Baolu roared as she slashed her sickle at Xiang Shaoyun.

  Zhang Baolu's sickle was not just any sovereign weapon. Rather, it was a mid-grade sovereign weapon, and it could greatly amplify her attacks. She wouldn't have been able to break through Zhuge Zhantian's formation with one slash otherwise.

  Xiang Shaoyun understood that, and without any hesitation, he stamped his foot the second time. As he took his second step, projections of a dragon and a tiger appeared behind him. Both of them roared domineeringly as if they disdained all life.

  Once again, Zhang Baolu was suppressed. Her body turned stiff, and her discomfort intensified. She had not imagined that this young man would actually give her such great pressure. Even so, she still followed through with the slash of her sickle, albeit with a greatly weakened might.

  Meanwhile, Xiang Shaoyun took the chance to take his third step. The moment he completed the third step, dark clouds covered the sky as over 200 silver lightning bolts rained down toward Zhang Baolu.

  The third step was incredibly mighty, and it was even more fatal with the sovereign-level pressure Xiang Shaoyun was applying. Finally, Zhang Baolu was forced to take Xiang Shaoyun seriously. Inwardly, she thought, No wonder Old Tao got himself killed. This kid is really quite capable, but this is not enough to deal with me!

  She swung her sickle repeatedly, destroying the incoming lighting bolts and preventing them from harming her. However, the lightning bolts contained the power of the profundity of lightning. They were scarily destructive and could cause her great pain.

  She did not dare to wait and immediately pushed herself to her limits, breaking through Xiang Shaoyun's attacks before launching an attack. Xiang Shaoyun was planning to take the fourth step, but he decisively stopped himself. A bright sword appeared in his hand, and the energy around his body changed abruptly.

  Dazzling Sky Sword Technique, first stance: Dazzling and Eyecatching!

  Instantly, a blinding radiance erupted, forcing Zhang Baolu to shut her eyes. The next instant, Xiang Shaoyun's sword arrived and slashed at Zhang Baolu. Just as the attack was about to hit, she quickly pulled her sickle back and swung it the other way to block the sword.

  Clank!

  Along with a crisp sound, one of the two weapons broke.

  “NO!”

  Chapter 776: Bandit Leader's Self-Destruct

  Never had Zhang Baolu imagined that her sovereign weapon would be broken by her opponent's sword. Her weapon was a mid-grade sovereign weapon. It was a remarkable weapon that would be extremely useful for many Sovereigns.

  As a token of love, Sima Tian allowed her to use such an important weapon while he himself only used a low-grade sovereign weapon. Relying on this weapon, Zhang Baolu had killed many experts of the same cultivation level.

  And yet, after only one clash with her opponent, her trusty weapon broke. Furthermore, his opponent's weapon was still heading unobstructed toward her.

  She had not expected her weapon to break or for Xiang Shaoyun's swing to still have so much power behind it after the clash. Thus, she was unable to dodge in time.

  Sphhlt!

  A head was sent flying. Even in her last moments, Zhang Baolu was unable to accept the truth. Alas, she could no longer do anything about it. Sima Tian, who was battling Ouyang Chuanqi, sensed Zhang Baolu's death. His eyes widened in fury as he roared, "You bastard! You dare kill my wife! I'll slaughter you!"

  Sima Tian was completely infuriated. Pushing himself to his limits, he charged Xiang Shaoyun recklessly. Ouyang Chuanqi seized the opportunity and entered the human weapon unity mode, transforming into a fiery dragon that charged toward Sima Tian like a raging inferno.

  Ouyang Chuanqi was a freak from the Dragon Phoenix Academy. He had reached his current level through numerous battles, and he possessed rich combat experience.

  The strength Sima Tian released in his anger was dreadful, but wi
th Ouyang Chuanqi's extraordinary physique, the power he erupted with could match a second-stage Sovereign head on.

  Grabbing onto the opening, Ouyang Chuanqi skewered Sima Tian's soul foundation and burned it with fire. This time, Sima Tian's soul foundation was going to be destroyed for sure.

  "Arghh! I want you to die!" Sima Tian roared, and as he glared at Ouyang Chuanqi, he threw his weapon toward Ouyang Chuanqi's chest.

  He was attacking in a way to ensure both sides suffered, but Sima Tian was confident Ouyang Chuanqi would die before him. He would then have the time to recover his soul foundation.

  Unfortunately for him, when his weapon struck Ouyang Chuanqi's chest, a crisp clang rang out. That sound was akin to a declaration of his failure, causing him to sink into despair.

  "An armor that is higher than the sovereign grade!" Sima Tian exclaimed in alarm.

  His attack only caused Ouyang Chuanqi to spit up a mouthful of blood. As the impact threw Ouyang Chuanqi away, Ouyang Chuanqi took the chance to pull his spear back and escape Sima Tian. With his soul foundation damaged, Sima Tian's aura dropped. The flame was still burning his soul foundation, making it hard for him to even recall the soul foundation into his body.

  Using his last bit of strength, Sima Tian forcefully shook the flame away before withdrawing his soul foundation. His aura was incomparably weak, and he could only release about 30 percent of his combat prowess.

  In his current condition, he could no longer fight. Even so, he still stubbornly charged at Xiang Shaoyun.

  "Little bastard, you will pay with your life for killing my woman!" Sima Tian loved Zhang Baolu greatly. Otherwise, he wouldn't have given her the mid-grade sovereign weapon. Now that Xiang Shaoyun had murdered his beloved, he had to kill this murderer to vent his anger.

  Sensing Sima Tian's killing intent, Xiang Shaoyun did not feel any fear. He directly released the Nether Soul Domain and trapped Sima Tian within. Ouyang Chuanqi, who was chasing after Sima Tian, wore a bitter smile when he saw Sima Tian vanish into thin air. He thought, The Nether Soul Domain is indeed terrifying.

  In fact, the Nether Soul Domain's might was the reason Ouyang Chuanqi had agreed to become Xiang Shaoyun's helper. Otherwise, with his strength, he would never become anyone's subordinate.

  This was his second time seeing the Nether Soul Domain in action, and his shock had not lessened one bit. After entering the Nether Soul Domain, Sima Tian shivered as he realized how rash he had been.

  Unfortunately for him, it was no longer possible for him to escape. Numerous chains shot toward him from all directions. With his soul foundation badly damaged, he could no longer display his usual strength. With the chains around him, he became completely helpless.

  Even so, he was a decisive person as he roared, "If I'm to die, I'll drag you down with me!"

  He then self-destructed. Xiang Shaoyun was greatly shocked and quickly tossed Sima Tian out of his Nether Soul Domain.

  Bang!

  Sima Tian had just been tossed outside when a terrifying explosion rang out. Blood sprayed everywhere.

  The rumbling explosion was extremely terrifying, causing the sky itself to shake. The combatants on the ground were given a fright as they started fleeing in chaos, no longer bothered about their battle. When the explosion settled, everyone had a look of confusion on their faces.

  "The bandit leader self-destructed. Brothers, finish these bandits off, and our job will be done," Ouyang Chuanqi's voice rang out.

  The disciples heard him and became endlessly excited. With great enthusiasm, they started cleaning up the remaining bandits. The bandits were in complete disorder. All three of their leaders had been killed, and their morale dropped greatly as a result.

  Yu Rongxin could no longer hang on, and he quickly commanded, "Flee! Flee quickly!"

  He fled, not bothering about the others.

  "I knew a cowardly bandit like you would attempt to flee. Witness my Soul Chasing Arrow!" A woman from the Overlord Legion sneered and aimed her bow and arrow. With her attention focused on the arrow, she let it loose toward Yu Rongxin.

  Swish!

  Like a rainbow, the arrow glided through the air toward Yu Rongxin. It moved rapidly, reaching the level of an arrow shot by a peak Emperor. By the time Yu Rongxin noticed the arrow, it had already reached him. He swung his hammer behind him without any hesitation, trying to intercept the arrow.

  However, the arrow actually moved in a "z" trajectory and avoided his hammer before shooting toward his forehead. Never in his wildest dreams had Yu Rongxin imagined that the arrow would shift its trajectory. Unable to defend himself in time, he was killed.

  Bang!

  Chapter 777: Truly a Super Freak

  Many of the Overlord Legion members saw that stunning shot, and they were given quite a shock. They were all geniuses, but that unique shooting technique was one they would have a hard time blocking as well.

  The woman had average looks and a heroic temperament. She was Yuan Xuefen, and she cultivated the power of wood. She was now a fifth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator strong enough to challenge the Dragon Phoenix List.

  The bandits' morale collapsed completely at the sight of Yu Rongxin's death. They started fleeing everywhere, none of them having the courage to stay behind and die. This time, the disciples did not intend to spare the bandits—they chased and attacked them with all their might.

  The sounds of battle rumbled on, explosions erupting everywhere as clouds of sand billowed up. Xiang Shaoyun and Ouyang Chuanqi mostly ignored the subsequent battles. They stood side by side as they healed themselves and observed the battle.

  Xiang Shaoyun had received considerable wounds during Sima Tian's explosion. If he hadn't reacted fast enough, he would have died during the explosion. Additionally, he had fought the Sovereigns in rapid succession, exhausting himself greatly. He did not have much strength left, and if he didn't stop to heal himself, his injuries would only worsen.

  As for Ouyang Chuanqi, he had also fought fiercely, and Sima Tian had also hit him, causing him some injuries. Thus, Ouyang Chuanqi also needed to stop and heal. Fortunately, he was wearing high-tier armor. Otherwise, he would have suffered an even worse injury.

  "We have completed the mission with total victory," said Ouyang Chuanqi.

  "Yeah. What a thrilling victory," replied Xiang Shaoyun. "You, your combat prowess is freakish. You can even fight Sovereigns. I think you are totally qualified to take first place on the Dragon Phoenix List."

  "Are you praising yourself in a roundabout way, or are you insulting me? You're the one who killed all three Sovereigns!" said Ouyang Chuanqi with a helpless smile. "You are the actual freak here!"

  Ouyang Chuanqi had the strength to kill a first-stage Sovereign, and he could match a second-stage Sovereign in battle. This was a difficult feat of fighting someone a realm above him. That was enough to show how terrifying he was.

  However, Xiang Shaoyun was able to kill Sovereigns consecutively, and it was extremely hard for many people to believe.

  Xiang Shaoyun shrugged. "I did not rely on my actual combat prowess to win."

  Ouyang Chuanqi replied, "Whatever you did, so long as you can defeat enemies with it, it is a part of your combat prowess. Stop putting yourself down."

  Xiang Shaoyun did not wish to continue the topic, so he spoke of something else, "By the way, you visited Zhan Wushuang before this, right? I hear they are no longer creating trouble for us. Did you scare Zhan Wushuang badly to make him do that?"

  "If I'm really capable of that, I won't be coming to this god-forsaken place with you," said Ouyang Chuanqi sullenly.

  Xiang Shaoyun noted Ouyang Chuanqi's expression and asked in astonishment, "Are you really not his match?"

  "In the academy, Zhan Wushuang and Baili Yixiao are probably the only ones capable of fully suppressing me. As for the others, they are nothing for me," said Ouyang Chuanqi with a complicated expression.

  "Are they really that strong?" Xiang Shaoyun hissed in shock
.

  To join the Dragon Phoenix Academy, one had to be below 30 years old. It had been three years since they had joined, and the many disciples were in their early thirties. For someone at this age, reaching Ouyang Chuanqi's level was already a remarkable accomplishment.

  And yet, there were actually two other people capable of suppressing him? It was evident how scary the two were. Xiang Shaoyun felt like he might not be able to guarantee a victory against those two, even with the Nether Soul Domain.

  "Zhan Wushuang's Unrivaled Fist is capable of beating all Emperors. As for the three Sovereigns you just killed, not even they can last more than 10 of his punches," said Ouyang Chuanqi solemnly. "I initially thought I could match him, but when I went looking for him, I found that I couldn't even survive five punches. And he wasn't even trying at that time."

  Xiang Shaoyun swallowed. "He's truly a super freak."

  He had always thought that people like Baili Yixiao, Zhan Wushuang, Yu Ziyang, and Ouyang Chuanqi should be similar in strength. Now that he had entered the third stage, although he couldn't defeat them, they would also have difficulty defeating him. But now, it seemed he had been too naive.

  Zhan Wushuang had defeated Ouyang Chuanqi with fewer than five punches. It was clear the gap between the two was still rather large. From that, one could only imagine how strong Baili Yixiao was. He had, after all, occupied first place on the Dragon Phoenix List all this time.

  Once, it was rumored that Baili Yixiao was unwilling to reside in 1 Dragon Villa, which was the only reason that the villa had been empty, allowing Xiang Shaoyun to move in. If Baili Yixiao wanted, that villa would definitely be his. Only now did Xiang Shaoyun finally start taking that freak seriously.

  "Actually, your physique is the biggest freak of all. It's a pity you insisted on cultivating nine powers," said Ouyang Chuanqi with a sigh.

  While the two chatted, the others had eliminated about 90 percent of the bandits. Only about 10 percent of the bandits were able to escape in the chaos. One could say that the Overlord Legion had obtained a victory of great significance. Not only had the victory increased their morale, but their unity had also grown.

 

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