I Am Overlord c1-962

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

  Although he still treated the three women coldly, the Overlord Legion would benefit from this merge.

  Xiang Shaoyun commanded the group to continue their search for the ancient steles. His interest had been thoroughly piqued by the secret locked door.

  "Overlord, I have something to report," Han Chenfei immediately adapted to her role and changed how she addressed him.

  She had not chosen to join the Overlord Legion out of a hot-headed decision. Rather, it was her best option at this point in time. Although she had decent rallying power in the academy, due to the nature of the Glacier Palace, they were greatly limited in terms of recruitment.

  She had already started to regret her decision back when she established the faction. It was too late to change, and with Xiang Shaoyun making such a request, she decided she might as well go along with it.

  After all, even Ouyang Chuanqi looked highly upon Xiang Shaoyun. This was a gamble worth taking. More importantly, she could take this chance to spend more time with Xiang Shaoyun and dissolve the hostility between them.

  "What is it?" Xiang Shaoyun asked, using the tone of a superior speaking to a subordinate.

  Han Chenfei curled her lips as she said, "I saw Xia Yunxi and Zhan Wushuang earlier."

  Xiang Shaoyun frowned. "So what?"

  Xia Yunxi was his first love, a woman that had left a deep imprint in his heart.

  He had killed Di Lin, but he never bothered to create any trouble for her. It was not that he had spared her, but he couldn't find any excuse to look for her. He had assumed that he would only be able to settle his grudge with her upon his return to the Ziling Sect.

  "You killed Di Lin. She won't forget that. Perhaps she will convince Zhan Wushuang to make a move against you. You need to watch out," reminded Han Chenfei.

  Xiang Shaoyun smiled indifferently. "Heh, I am looking forward to meeting Zhan Wushuang in battle."

  Han Chenfei blanked out slightly before saying, "You sure are courageous. Perhaps you still don't know how strong Zhan Wushuang is. He is someone capable of trashing a second-stage Soul Foundation Realm cultivator with his bare hands."

  "So what?" Xiang Shaoyun replied indifferently. He couldn't even be bothered to say more and commanded the group to continue moving.

  Han Chenfei said, "I know the location of an ancient stele, but that place has been occupied by Huang Tianji and his people. I think they are still trying to break through the defenses, so they have yet to get near the stele."

  "Huang Tianji? Excellent! Lead the way," said Xiang Shaoyun with a trace of excitement in his eyes.

  Before entering the battleground, Huang Tianji had shown his displeasure toward Xiang Shaoyun, and he clearly intended to have a fight with him. Furthermore, the Royal Army had been attacking the Overlord Legion again and again. It was time for payback.

  "Are we really going to turn on them?" Han Chenfei asked.

  "Hehe, they turned on us first, so they can't blame me," said Xiang Shaoyun with a sinister smile on his face.

  Only now did Han Chenfei notice that Xiang Shaoyun had changed greatly. She lamented inwardly, Did that incident really hurt him that much?

  She was unaware that the previous incident was only one of the reasons Xiang Shaoyun had changed. After consuming the bright illusory core and recalling his past memories, his entire state of mind had changed. With Han Chenfei leading the way, they traveled in a certain direction. About half a day later, they arrived at a mountain ridge filled with snake vines.

  The snake vines were different from the murderous vines. These snake vines would constantly slither around like snakes, but they could not extend endlessly like the murderous vines. They were highly toxic, capable of instantly killing anyone entangled with them.

  In the area filled with snake vines was a thick poisonous miasma. Here, an ordinary person would feel dizzy after a single breath and would die after multiple breaths. An ancient stele stood amid the vines. It wouldn't be easy to get near the stele.

  The Royal Army was also stationed here, not allowing anyone else to approach. Their number of members wasn't much higher than the Overlord Legion. In fact, the Overlord Legion had been catching up to them recently. Thus, both groups had similar numbers in the battleground.

  Previously, the Royal Army had forced a decent number of Overlord Legion members to withdraw. However, the Overlord Legion had also returned the favor. One could say that neither was victorious over the other.

  However, because the Royal Army was working with the Flaming Sun, the Overlord Legion was at a disadvantage. Currently, the Royal Army people were busy attacking the snake vines with fire. They were also working to disperse the poisonous miasma. Only when they succeeded would they be able to reach the stele.

  They had cleared about a third of the snake vines, and they needed only two or three more days to reach the stele.

  As the prince and princess, Huang Tianji and Huang Xiaoyue had always lived a pampered life. Thus, they didn't do any of the work personally. Their subordinates were in charge of all the dirty work as they merely sat around waiting for the result.

  Of course, Huang Tianji would help if any of their subordinates encountered danger. That was his responsibility as a leader. The moment Xiang Shaoyun and his people arrived, Huang Tianji and Huang Xiaoyue noticed them.

  "Truly, foes always end up meeting each other," said Huang Tianji. A slight trace of envy was present in his eyes when he saw Xiang Shaoyun together with Han Chenfei.

  He had harbored feelings for Han Chenfei for a long time. In fact, he had also hinted at his feelings for her. But due to his identity, he wouldn't be able to grant Han Chenfei the position of main wife. Thus, Han Chenfei, who did not have many feelings for him in the first place, used it as an excuse to reject his courtship.

  It would be weird if Huang Tianji wasn't jealous when he saw Han Chenfei by Xiang Shaoyun's side.

  "Big brother, are you really going to make a move against him?" asked Huang Xiaoyue anxiously.

  "He has bullied you multiple times. That is an act of complete disrespect. I won't show him any mercy," replied Huang Tianji firmly. "Everyone, stop what you're doing. Gather up."

  At his command, the Royal Army members realized what was happening and quickly returned to his side.

  Leading the Overlord Legion, Xiang Shaoyun stood before the Royal Army. With a distorted smile on his face, he said, "The Overlord Legion will be taking over this place. F*ck off if you're smart."

  Chapter 848: Never Too Much Deception in War

  In the past, Xiang Shaoyun had always been a kind young man. He had a good temper and wouldn't provoke anyone who hadn't provoked him.

  But now, he had regained a decent amount of his past life's character. His domineering disposition showed itself. Since the Royal Army had provoked him, he had been looking for a chance to deliver some payback to them.

  Huang Tianji and Huang Xiaoyue were surprised by Xiang Shaoyun's bold words, but they were not afraid of him.

  With a cold tone, Huang Tianji said, "I have yet to go looking for you, but you're delivering yourself right into my lap? Today, I shall teach you a lesson on my little sister's behalf. You will learn that us royals can never be bullied!"

  He stepped forth, and a powerful presence erupted from his body. A near 90-percent-formed dragon burst and roared from his back, baring its fangs and brandishing its claws dreadfully.

  Huang Tianji cultivated the Royal War Aura that granted him a natural affinity with draconic aura. Although he was still a tiny bit away from reaching ninth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm, he was already demonstrating the might of a peak Emperor.

  Huang Tianji's strength was at the same level as the likes of Yu Ziyang and Ouyang Chuanqi. He was absolutely not an individual to be trifled with. When the Royal Army people sensed the aura Huang Tianji was projecting, their spirits were roused. Nothing could boost one's morale as good as having a powerful leader.

  "Hehe, you're not qualified to fight me. I'll let my deputy c
ommander Han face you," said Xiang Shaoyun with a sneer. He glanced at Han Chenfei, his intention clear.

  Han Chenfei blanked out slightly before stepping forth and answering, "Ok. I'll fight him."

  Inwardly, she grumbled, Does this person have no affection whatsoever toward the fairer sex?

  She fully released her aura as well, revealing a strength that wasn't much weaker than Huang Tianji's. She had actually reached the eighth stage as well. However, she was only a fresh eighth-stage and was still quite far away from peak eighth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm.

  But for genius cultivators, that tiny gap was nothing.

  Everyone was stunned. Nobody had imagined that Han Chenfei would act on behalf of Xiang Shaoyun. More importantly, from Xiang Shaoyun's words, it seemed like Han Chenfei was now a member of the Overlord Legion as well.

  Who wasn't aware that Han Chenfei had founded the Glacier Palace? What was going on here? Had the entire Glacier Palace been swallowed by the Overlord Legion?

  "Big Sister Chenfei, what are you doing? Why are you helping that stinky fellow?" Huang Xiaoyue asked unhappily.

  Huang Tianji was also looking at Han Chenfei unhappily. However, most of his anger was still directed toward Xiang Shaoyun. It was common knowledge that he harbored feelings for Han Chenfei. Now, Xiang Shaoyun was making her fight him. It was truly vile.

  Han Chenfei gently brushed her hair and revealed a helpless smile as she replied, "I am now a member of the Overlord Legion. Therefore, I can only obey the overlord's command."

  "Hanfei, why are you doing this?" Huang Tianji asked furiously.

  "What I do has nothing to do with you. You can either fight me or leave with your people. You have no other options," said Han Chenfei firmly.

  To the side, Xiang Shaoyun stood nonchalantly, awaiting Huang Tianji's response. A cheeky smile hung on his face, making Huang Xiaoyue gnash her teeth in anger when she looked at him, wishing to hit his face with a few punches.

  "Your highness, let me deal with her," an ordinary-looking man from Huang Tianji's side offered.

  He might look ordinary, but he had quite the reputation in the academy. He was none other than Wang Yufeng, once tested to possess a high-grade eight-star physique.

  His physique was comparable to Di Lin's, and he was a few years older than Di Lin. Thus, he was stronger and had reached seventh-stage Dragon Ascension Realm. He was ranked 13th on the Dragon Phoenix List.

  With his strength, he could even found his own faction. And yet, he decided to become Huang Tianji's subordinate. There must be an unknown story behind that decision. Wang Yufeng was the head of the Royal Army's four great guardians. With him challenging Han Chenfei, he saved Huang Tianji from the awkwardness of personally facing her.

  In any case, he was the only one of the Royal Army members that could contend with Han Chenfei. Nobody else was qualified.

  "Good. Xiang Shaoyun, I'll fight you instead," Huang Tianji roared loudly as he attacked.

  "So be it. Everyone, to your positions. Crush them," said Xiang Shaoyun with a sneer.

  At his command, the Overlord Legion members quickly moved to their respective positions before unleashing a barrage of merciless attacks toward the Royal Army.

  The Royal Army was utterly stunned. Weren't they just talking about individual fights just a moment ago? Why were the Overlord Legion people suddenly engaging in a large-scale battle? That was too despicable!

  "Xiang Shaoyun, you scoundrel! Everyone, attack together! Destroy the Overlord Legion and show the might of the Royal Army!" Huang Tianji roared furiously.

  A battle erupted, and the scale of the battlefield expanded massively.

  Rumble! Rumble!

  Numerous energy attacks clashed against each other, and explosions rumbled on and on. The entire world seemed to be shaking.

  Because the Overlord Legion had received their commands in advance and had received training under Zhuge Zhantian, they were exceedingly powerful when fighting in army formations. The Royal Army was completely suppressed, and they were thrown into complete chaos. Many of them were defeated by the very first volley of attacks and were forced to withdraw from the battleground.

  Xiang Shaoyun's sudden attack was indeed despicable, but there was no such thing as too much deception in war. On the battlefield, there was no need to talk about fairness.

  "Bastard, I'm going to slaughter you!" Huang Tianji had never suffered such losses before. He roared furiously as a white silver spear appeared in his hands. He swept the spear forth, sending a white dragon phantom pouncing toward Xiang Shaoyun.

  The Royal War Aura did not have an undeserved reputation. The moment Huang Tianji attacked, he unleashed a combat prowess higher than many peak Emperors. The white dragon he created was several hundred meters long, strong enough to force even ordinary Sovereigns into retreat.

  Huang Tianji aimed his attack straight at Xiang Shaoyun's chest, intending to get rid of his opponent for all to see.

  However, Xiang Shaoyun wasn't interested in a head-on collision. He quickly stepped back and shouted at Han Chenfei, "Deputy Commander Han, what are you waiting for?"

  One could say that Xiang Shaoyun was truly too cunning. Even now, he was still trying to make Han Chenfei attack Huang Tianji. Han Chenfei did not hesitate. She slammed her foot against the ground, and her lithe body shot toward Huang Tianji. Instantly, a frosty attack assaulted him.

  Chapter 849: Capturing Huang Xiaoyue

  Although Han Chenfei was only a fresh eighth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator, she could unleash a combat prowess comparable to Huang Tianji. With the energy of extreme cold surrounding her body, she was an extremely difficult opponent.

  Huang Tianji was unwilling to face Han Chenfei, and he was forced to passively defend against her attacks. He shouted, "Chenfei, are you really going against me?"

  "Just retreat. I have no choice but to do as commanded," answered Han Chenfei firmly.

  Huang Tianji's eyes turned cold as the battle aura around him solidified. He furiously roared, "Since you don't care about our friendship, let me sever it with my very own hands!"

  He was a prince, and he had his pride. He had been putting up with Han Chenfei for a very long time, and today, he finally lost his patience. He was of noble birth and had excellent talent in cultivation. He never lacked women, and since Han Chenfei did not reciprocate his feelings, he decided to cleanly cut the link between them.

  After erupting in full power, his aura completely suppressed hers. However, it still wouldn't be easy for him to completely defeat her.

  As for Xiang Shaoyun, he was currently facing Wang Yufeng. Wang Yufeng was a seventh-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator born with an innate elemental physique. Thus, he could unleash the combat prowess of an eighth-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator.

  He had the Innate Earth Physique, and he cultivated a peculiar cultivation method that allowed him to draw in the soil and stones in his surroundings to turn himself into a massive golem. He sent an unending barrage of flying stones toward Xiang Shaoyun.

  Wang Yufeng had long comprehended the profundity of earth. Thus, he was quite a valiant combatant. As he attacked, he roared, "Xiang Shaoyun, who are you to challenge the prince? Today, I will crush you!"

  Wang Yufeng could crush mountains with his fists and create canyons with his feet. Not many people could withstand his seemingly boundless strength.

  Xiang Shaoyun knew very well that he wouldn't be able to gain an advantage if he faced Wang Yufeng with the profundity of earth. After all, he only had a single earth star, whereas his opponent had eight stars. Thus, Xiang Shaoyun had to use his unique advantage to have a larger chance at defeating his opponent.

  Xiang Shaoyun shifted his body left and right, avoiding Wang Yufeng's attacks while observing his surroundings. When he caught a glimpse of Huang Xiaoyue, his lips curled into a smile. His entire body seemed to transform into a gust of wind as he rushed toward her.

  He was as fast as a Sovereign, and n
obody present could compete with him in terms of speed. Furthermore, he had already grasped the second stage of footwork intent, the shrinking space stage. In the blink of an eye, he appeared at the back of the army and beside Huang Xiaoyue.

  She was still young, about two years younger than him. However, she was already a second-stage Dragon Ascension Realm cultivator. Her talent in cultivation was no less than her brother's.

  However, her strength wasn't anything special. As someone who had been pampered since young, nobody around her dared to let her take any risks. In any case, she was constantly protected by numerous experts. No enemies had ever gotten close to her before.

  Alas, with Xiang Shaoyun's speed, her protection was pointless. In the blink of an eye, Xiang Shaoyun appeared beside her and captured her. Huang Xiaoyue couldn't even react to what was happening when she felt a choking sensation around her neck. A hand was wrapped around her tender neck, causing her to shiver in fear.

  Wang Yufeng had just noticed that he had lost Xiang Shaoyun. When he finally found Xiang Shaoyun again, he knew things had turned bad.

  "Xiang Shaoyun, you coward! Let the princess go!" Wang Yufeng roared.

  However, Xiang Shaoyun ignored him. Instead, he roared to the Royal Army, "People of the Royal Army, listen. Put down your weapons and surrender, or you can bid your precious princess goodbye."

  As he spoke, he wrapped Huang Xiaoyue with a powerful sealing energy, completely locking her cultivation. That way, she couldn't crush her protective jade to leave if she wanted. After all, if she did, his plan would fail.

  Huang Xiaoyue had never expected that Xiang Shaoyun would treat her so roughly. However, she couldn't even speak and could only grumble inwardly, This bastard, why is he being so rough? I will teach him a lesson when I'm free!

  Huang Tianji also heard his demands. After pushing Han Chenfei away, he rushed toward Xiang Shaoyun and shouted, "Xiang Shaoyun, release my sister, or I will hunt you until you're dead!"