192: Chapter 192 The Great Battle Escalates, the Supreme God Appears
"Not bad, you were actually able to achieve a Breakthrough in the middle of battle, but since it isn't the Perfection of the Rule, you are merely a pseudo-three-star Martial God!"
Lin Canghai felt the changes in Martial God Han Qingcang, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes before he calmly said.
"Is that so? Then come on!"
Before Martial God Han Qingcang's voice had even faded, his figure had already moved.
The power of the three Rules surged wildly around his body; the silver-purple Thunder, the golden edge, and the crimson-gold Battle Intent intertwined into a tri-colored light curtain, pressing down toward Martial God Huang Batian and Lin Canghai simultaneously.
"Arrogant!"
Martial God Huang Batian snorted coldly. The Metal Rule and Earth Rule condensed in his palm, transforming into a hundred-zhang-long giant golden sword, which he swung out in a single slash.
The sword light tore through the Void Realm, carrying an earth-shattering momentum as it cleaved straight at Martial God Han Qingcang.
Lin Canghai also made his move. The Wind Rule and Water Rule swirled around his body, transforming into a giant Dragon intertwined with cyan and blue, which roared as it pounced toward Martial God Han Qingcang.
The two Martial Gods joined forces, one on the left and one on the right, coordinating perfectly to seal off all of Martial God Han Qingcang's escape routes.
Martial God Han Qingcang did not retreat but advanced instead.
He formed hand seals, causing the Thunder Rule to condense into a sea of lightning above his head. The Metal Rule transformed into countless golden sword beams darting through the sea of lightning, while the War Rule burned into crimson-gold flames of Battle Intent.
These transformed into a tri-colored pillar of light that shot into the sky, colliding violently with the giant golden sword and the wind-water giant Dragon.
"Rumble—"
The earth-shattering roar shook the entire Modu Base City.
At the center of the collision, space shattered into a black hole hundreds of zhang wide, and violent shockwaves swept in all directions.
The Black Wind Mountain Range, spanning hundreds of miles, was razed to the ground.
In the distance, the protective formation of Modu Base City flickered wildly under the impact of this shockwave.
The expressions of the various Martial Saint experts changed drastically. They all released their respective Rule powers to stabilize the protective formation, doing their utmost to withstand the aftermath of the battle high above.
The common people in the city looked at the sky in terror, as if the apocalypse had arrived.
Martial God Han Qingcang retreated dozens of steps, his face turning pale as a trace of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
Martial God Huang Batian and Lin Canghai also retreated several steps, their expressions changing slightly.
"A fine Martial God Qingcang indeed."
A trace of surprise flashed in Lin Canghai's eyes. "To be able to take our joint attack while fighting one against two, your strength is even greater than I imagined."
"However, how much longer can you hold on?"
He changed the subject, the Wind Rule and Water Rule condensing in his palm once more.
As soon as his voice fell, Martial God Huang Batian and Lin Canghai struck simultaneously.
The giant golden sword and the wind-water giant Dragon were unleashed again, their power several times stronger than before.
Martial God Han Qingcang gritted his teeth, mobilizing the power of the three Rules with all his might as he met them again.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
After several consecutive collisions, more and more blood spilled from the corner of Martial God Han Qingcang's mouth, and his face became increasingly pale.
His aura began to destabilize, and the tri-colored light curtain became covered in cracks under the joint attack of the two Martial Gods.
"Damn it, Great-grandfather is no match for those two..."
Above Silver Moon Valley, Han Ming withdrew his gaze from the direction of Modu, a chill flashing in his eyes.
"Enough, everyone, let's end this here! Our enemies are the exotic beasts outside the Void Realm rift, not our own people killing each other here."
Just as Han Ming was preparing to go and help his Great-grandfather, a majestic voice came from the horizon—not loud, yet it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
The moment the voice fell, an invisible force descended from the Void Realm, freezing Martial God Huang Batian's giant golden sword and Lin Canghai's wind-water giant Dragon in mid-air.
The full-strength attacks of the two Martial Gods were like solidified amber before this power, unable to advance even an inch.
Martial God Han Qingcang's pressure suddenly lessened. The tri-colored light curtain re-condensed, and he retreated several steps, looking up in the direction from which the voice had come.
From within the Void Realm, a figure slowly stepped out.
It was a young man who looked to be about thirty years old, wearing a moon-white robe. His face was handsome, but between his brows, he carried a sense of indifference that had experienced the vicissitudes of life.
His aura was restrained to the extreme, and standing there, he seemed to have merged into one with the heaven and earth.
"Divine Venerable Wuji!"
"It is the guardian god of the Great Xia Alliance!"
"Divine Venerable Wuji has actually come forward in person!"
Countless Divine Thoughts intertwined in the Void Realm, filled with shock, awe, and disbelief.
Those Martial Gods watching the battle from the shadows hurriedly withdrew their released auras, their attitudes respectful.
The number one person of the Great Xia Alliance, Divine Venerable Wuji.
One of the strongest humans to have risen since the era of Spiritual Qi recovery, a pillar of strength who has guarded the Void Realm rift for hundreds of years.
No one knew just how strong he was, because all the enemies who had ever fought him were already dead.
Looking at that moon-white figure, Martial God Han Qingcang was also secretly shocked.
Although he had reached the Martial God realm, in front of Zhao Wuji, he still felt like an ant looking up at the vast sky.
Martial God Huang Batian's expression changed, and he hurriedly cupped his fists in a salute: "Divine Venerable Wuji, why are you here?"
Lin Canghai also bowed, his attitude respectful: "Greetings, Divine Venerable Wuji."
Zhao Wuji's gaze swept over the two of them, and he said indifferently: "If I had not come, would you two have torn down this city?"
Martial God Huang Batian's expression stiffened, and he hurriedly said: "I would not dare, it is just that Martial God Han Qingcang is bullying the young, my son..."
"Enough, I am already aware of today's events."
Zhao Wuji glanced at him indifferently. Martial God Huang Batian instantly felt his Divine Soul trembling as if he were being stared at by an ancient Vicious Beast, and the words that had reached his lips were forcefully swallowed back.
"Martial God Huang Batian, your son Huang Lifeng used the Alliance recruitment order as a pretext to bully the Han Family; he is in the wrong first. As a Martial God, you came to the door to fight without asking about right or wrong, which is even more wrong."
"Yes, Batian knows his mistake."
Martial God Huang Batian's expression stiffened; he wanted to defend himself, but under Zhao Wuji's gaze, he could only obediently admit his mistake.
Zhao Wuji nodded, his gaze sweeping around the people present, and continued:
"The Alliance recruitment order was established to resist exotic races and protect humanity, not as a tool for you to settle personal grudges."
His voice was not loud, yet it could clearly reach the ears of everyone present.
Those below who had once tampered with the recruitment orders lowered their heads one after another, cold sweat streaming down their backs.
Wherever there are people, there is Jianghu.
Where is there any fairness or justice?
Rules are always made for the weak.
The strong can enjoy certain privileges anywhere.
Huang Lifeng felt the strange gazes of the crowd, his face turning red and then white.
Who could have known that Martial God Han Qingcang would actually reach the Martial God realm?
Zhao Wuji's gaze fell on Martial God Huang Batian, and he said indifferently: "Today's matter ends here. Martial God Huang Batian, your grudge with Martial God Han Qingcang is hereby settled."
Martial God Huang Batian's expression stiffened. He opened his mouth unwillingly, but when he met Zhao Wuji's eyes, which were as calm as water, he could not say a single word.
"Yes, Divine Venerable Wuji."
He gritted his teeth and cupped his fists in response.
Lin Canghai also hurriedly cupped his fists: "I will strictly obey the Divine Venerable's command."
Zhao Wuji nodded and looked toward Martial God Han Qingcang.
"Martial God Qingcang, to be able to defeat Martial God Huang Batian right after your Breakthrough, your strength is impressive. I look forward to your performance on the Void Battlefield in the future."
Martial God Han Qingcang cupped his fists: "The Divine Venerable is too kind; I will certainly not disappoint you!"
Zhao Wuji said no more, took a step, and disappeared into the Void Realm.
He came without a shadow and left without a trace.
It was as if he had never appeared.
But everyone knew that Divine Venerable Wuji had come forward today not to take sides, but to prevent internal friction among human Martial Gods.
The exotic beasts outside the Void Realm rift were watching like tigers eyeing their prey; every ounce of humanity's strength should be used against foreign enemies, not consumed in infighting.
Martial God Huang Batian glanced at Martial God Han Qingcang, his eyes full of unwillingness.
He had completely lost face today.
"Martial God Han Qingcang, you're lucky today. When we get to the Void Battlefield, I will settle this with you."
He waved his hand, tearing through the Void Realm, and stepped into the rift with Huang Lifeng.
"Brother Han, I offended you just now. I owed Martial God Huang Batian a favor, so I had no choice. This is my compensation to you; please understand."
Lin Canghai looked at Martial God Han Qingcang with a trace of apology, threw out a Storage Ring, and said.
Martial God Han Qingcang's strength was not weaker than his, and it wouldn't take long for him to truly break through to a three-star Martial God; he did not want to provoke such a formidable enemy for himself.
Martial God Han Qingcang took the Storage Ring, swept it with his Divine Sense, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Inside lay two billion High-Grade Spirit Stones, plus three Earth Rank Spirit Medicines that helped in comprehending the Metal Rule.
This Lin Canghai was certainly willing to pay a heavy price.
"Brother Lin is too polite. Since Divine Venerable Wuji has come forward, this matter is hereby settled."
Martial God Han Qingcang nodded indifferently and accepted the Storage Ring.
With these Earth Rank Spirit Medicines and the Golden Marrow Mushroom previously gifted by Nangong Old Ancestor Nangong Aotian, his Metal Rule could soon reach Perfection, taking his strength to a higher level.
Lin Canghai felt relieved and cupped his fists: "Brother Han is magnanimous; I admire you. If there is an opportunity in the future, our Lin and Han families should interact more. Farewell!"
After he finished speaking, he tore through the Void Realm, and his figure disappeared into the rift.
🔊 Text To Speech
Listen while reading