677: Flee

Above the Yao Sea, two figures stood opposite each other across the void, the Dao power erupting from their bodies stirred the surface of the Yao Sea, creating monstrous waves.

"Lin Yang, hand over the Sky Tremor Bell. Considering the difficulty of cultivation, join my Chu Country to atone for your sins, and this Venerable will spare your life."

Thunder looked at Lin Yang and spoke coldly.

In fact, when he first learned that Lin Yang had stolen the Sky Tremor Bell, Thunder, in his fury, thought of directly killing Lin Yang!

But along the way of the chase, he slightly changed his mind.

Although Lin Yang had challenged the authority of Chu Country, possessing such strength was indeed very rare. If Lin Yang was sensible and willing to join Chu Country, then it was not impossible to consider letting bygones be bygones.

Therefore, Thunder said these words.

Lin Yang directly laughed: "More words are useless, Thunder. Let me experience the strength of Chu Country's Sixth Elder."

Boom!

As he spoke, Lin Yang unleashed his full power.

The Sky Tremor Bell was summoned, transforming into a large bell in mid-air, striking towards Thunder.

Seeing this, a flash of anger flickered in Thunder's eyes.

Not only because Lin Yang rejected his goodwill, but also because this Sky Tremor Bell was originally their Chu Country's supreme treasure Dao Soldier!

But now it was being used by Lin Yang to fight against him!

"Hmph, what can the Sky Tremor Bell do!"

A supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldier in the shape of an axe also appeared in Thunder's hand, chopping towards Lin Yang like a giant axe that could split the heavens.

Under normal circumstances, even as an Elder, Thunder would not have his own exclusive supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldier.

But currently, he was on duty, so he had the duty's supreme treasure Dao Soldier.

This giant axe could be used by every Elder when on duty.

Lin Yang was not surprised by this.

A mighty super country, of course, could not have only one supreme treasure Dao Soldier.

Moreover, Thunder knew that he had the Sky Tremor Bell, yet still dared to pursue him, so he naturally had a supreme treasure Dao Soldier with him.

Therefore, Lin Yang merely glanced at the giant axe that was almost splitting the sky, then controlled the Sky Tremor Bell to collide with it.

Clang!

The sound of clashing metal rang out.

Visible ripples of Dao power instantly swept across a stretch of sea, creating swirling ocean currents.

Lin Yang's figure, however, remained completely unaffected, not moving an inch.

"Hmm?"

Thunder's expression changed slightly upon seeing this.

Even though it was a collision between two supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldiers.

But he was already almost at the strength of a half-step Dao Above.

Controlling a supreme treasure Dao Soldier with such power could completely crush an old Dao Tribulation Realm controlling a supreme treasure Dao Soldier!

This was also the reason he dared to pursue Lin Yang, even knowing that Lin Yang had taken the Sky Tremor Bell!

Lin Yang, after all, had only recently broken through to the Dao Tribulation Realm.

Although he was comparable to an old Dao Tribulation Realm shortly after breaking through, and also had a supreme treasure Dao Soldier like the Sky Tremor Bell.

But in Thunder's view, he himself could still suppress him with a flick of his hand.

Don't look at him not being a true Dao Above yet, he was only a step away.

The accumulation in this was far beyond what an old Dao Tribulation Realm could compare with or imagine.

But now, after the collision, Lin Yang remained completely unmoved.

This surprised Thunder, and a faint sense of unease rose in his heart.

With just this one strike, he discovered that Lin Yang's strength was not that simple!

"You, are not an old Dao Tribulation Realm?"

Thunder was somewhat surprised and suspicious.

With this strike, according to his prediction, even if Lin Yang brought out the Sky Tremor Bell, he would still be injured.

But the reality was, let alone injuring Lin Yang, he couldn't even make Lin Yang move a single step.

This was not normal.

Very not normal.

Lin Yang did not answer Thunder's question.

When he had finished refining the Sky Tremor Bell earlier, he only felt that with the Sky Tremor Bell, he should fear no strong individual below half-step Dao Above.

Now, the facts proved that his feeling was correct.

Even with Thunder's strength, as long as he hadn't reached half-step Dao Above, without that qualitative improvement, he would ultimately be unable to shake him in the slightest.

This made him feel incredibly joyful.

He hadn't even used the World-in-a-Flower yet, and he was already on par with Thunder.

If he were to use the World-in-a-Flower, and even add Time Stop, killing Thunder was not impossible!

Thinking of this, Lin Yang's heart couldn't help but feel a bit hot again.

If he could kill Thunder again, it wouldn't be as simple as getting another supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldier.

It would be a heavy blow to Chu Country!

Although supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldiers were valuable, compared to losing an Elder, the latter was even more unbearable for Chu Country!

As he thought, Lin Yang suddenly became a little excited.

If he were to kill Thunder... the impact on Chu Country in all aspects would be unimaginably huge!

With this thought, his gaze towards Thunder also changed.

It became... fervent!

Yes, fervent.

The thought of the consequences of killing Thunder made his heart fervent.

And Thunder, perhaps due to some kind of sensing, perceived some thoughts in Lin Yang's changing gaze.

Immediately, his face suddenly changed.

And then... with a whoosh.

Thunder directly turned and ran.

That's right.

Thunder fled.

It was just a single encounter, a single clash.

Thunder chose to retreat without hesitation.

Cultivators who reached his level were very sensitive to their feelings.

Before he came, he was full of confidence, but after one strike, Thunder knew that he couldn't kill Lin Yang, and might even be counter-killed by Lin Yang.

So, he fled very decisively.

This was not only because he himself feared death, but also because he held the giant axe Dao Soldier.

He couldn't let Lin Yang continuously take away Chu Country's supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldiers, could he?

Although fleeing like this was very embarrassing, how could face be more important than supreme treasure-grade Dao Soldiers and his own life!

"Oh? He actually fled so decisively?"

Lin Yang was momentarily surprised.

That guy, Thunder, was a bit too cowardly, wasn't he?

He ran away after just one strike!

Then, Lin Yang gave chase.

Thunder fled frantically, wanting to quickly escape this small area where the void could not be torn.

Lin Yang, on the other hand, condensed the World-in-a-Flower and released it towards Thunder.

At the same time, the Sky Tremor Bell struck again.

The Silver Dragon Spear also pierced through the void, appearing behind Thunder in an instant.

Feeling the murderous power from behind, Thunder's eyes changed again.

Then, he held the giant axe horizontally behind him, trying to block Lin Yang's killing move, while his main body escaped from this small area at an even faster speed, raising his hand to tear the void and leave.

Boom!

Just as Thunder tore the void, the power of the World-in-a-Flower, the power of the Sky Tremor Bell, and the might of the Silver Dragon Spear all erupted simultaneously.

Even with the giant axe supreme treasure Dao Soldier blocking for Thunder, Thunder's back was instantly pierced.

"Pfft..."

A mouthful of old blood uncontrollably spurted from Thunder's mouth, and his body also stumbled.

"No, I absolutely cannot die here!"

Thunder endured the tearing pain from his back, and with his last breath, entered the torn void, frantically fleeing towards Chu Country.

"What a pity... just a little bit short."

And watching Thunder's figure disappear, Lin Yang secretly sighed, "What a pity."

Thunder ran too decisively, without any delay, and with the supreme treasure Dao Soldier protecting him, he ultimately blocked his fatal blow.

Lin Yang did not pursue further, but instead tore the void and rushed towards Lanlou Country.

Although he could pursue Thunder, Thunder must have already called for help from other Elders.

Perhaps he would even alarm the Grand Elder, who was suspected to have reached half-step Dao Above, or even the Chu Country's Lord.

If he pursued further, once the opponents came, it would be very dangerous.

He had, after all, only recently broken through and still needed some time to accumulate. Facing several Elders simultaneously head-on now would not be wise.

Therefore, he chose to accept Wan Fei's goodwill and invitation to go to Lanlou Country to temporarily avoid the limelight and observe the subsequent situation.

Although it was a bit regrettable that he couldn't kill Thunder, that one strike had also severely injured Thunder. In a short period, there was absolutely no possibility of any further advancement.

It also delayed Thunder's time and opportunity to officially step into half-step Dao Above.

This was already a significant loss for Chu Country.

The fact was also true.

Lin Yang's judgment was correct.

Thunder had already called for help when he fled.

He even looked back, hoping Lin Yang would pursue him, and then, after meeting up with the other Elders, they would counter-kill Lin Yang.

However, after he deliberately slowed down the speed of tearing the void, he didn't see Lin Yang pursuing him, and he quickly understood that Lin Yang might not come after him.

Immediately, Thunder also accelerated again, rushing back to Chu Country to prepare for healing.

And his journey of tearing the void also alarmed many powerful individuals along the way.

Seeing Thunder, injured, fleeing from the direction of the Yao Sea, everyone was shocked.

"Thunder, this is..."

"He went to pursue that Lin Yang earlier. Could it be that he was beaten back?"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

Thunder, is he not Lin Yang's opponent after all? (End of chapter)