654: Chapter 2: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind

At this critical juncture, the Qi within Zhu Jianhua seemed to be ignited to the extreme, and a power that transcended his own limits erupted outward.

His Blood-Colored Battle Blade carved an extremely brilliant trajectory in the air, as if it had pierced through the shackles of time and space.

It directly shattered the already riddled insect armor defense and pierced accurately into the core position of its chest.

"No—!"

The Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor roared in unwillingness, its life force rapidly dissipating like a candle flame swept away by a gale.

This strike from Zhu Jianhua not only pierced through its body but also destroyed its life core.

"You must die too!"

Accompanied by the roar of the Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor, its emotions were completely out of control, falling into a state of madness.

It saw its four arms inserted into Zhu Jianhua's body exert force suddenly, as if wanting to pour all its power into this one strike.

"Riiip!"

With a harsh tearing sound, Zhu Jianhua's Physical Body was instantly torn into several pieces like fragile paper.

Fresh blood splattered everywhere, landing on the surrounding grass and dyeing the originally green grassland a deep crimson.

After doing all this, the Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor's body seemed to lose its support and collapsed with a boom.

Its massive body gradually became transparent, finally turning into specks of light, slowly dissipating on this grassland stained red with blood.

At the same time, those countless Bloodwing Sickles also seemed to have lost their master's control, suddenly becoming dull and lusterless.

They first trembled slightly, then suddenly turned into streaks of blood-colored light, streaking across the sky like meteors; some rose into the air, while others sank into the blood-colored grassland.

"My Lord!"

Zhou Rong and the others witnessed this scene, their expressions changing drastically; they widened their eyes, their faces full of disbelief.

Zhu Jianhua had actually died tragically right before their eyes; how could they accept this?

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhou Rong and the others immediately rushed towards the location where Zhu Jianhua was, their hearts burning with anxiety, wanting to confirm if Zhu Jianhua still had a glimmer of hope for survival.

However, just as they were about to reach Zhu Jianhua's side, an unexpected change occurred.

"Hahahaha, the Emperor Crystal is mine!"

A burst of arrogant laughter suddenly rang out, as harsh as a night owl.

Everyone looked up in astonishment, only to see countless feathers coming from the sky like sharp arrows, dense and covering the sky and earth, as if to shroud this entire world within them.

This sudden turn of events shocked the Blood Disciples, Great Xia Alliance, Ten Thousand Demons Alliance, and the Demonic Beast powerhouses.

They had completely not expected that at this critical moment, someone would actually make a move!

"Who is it!"

Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and the Flame Demon recovered from the shock of the Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor falling, and as they felt these flying feathers filling the sky, their hearts sank.

"People of the Winged Race!"

While blocking this attack, Bai Yuan immediately recognized the identity of the person who attacked.

"You are courting death!"

Zhou Rong also blocked the flying feathers filling the sky, while noticing several figures flying rapidly from a distance, their goal being the crystal core left behind after the Blood-Winged Sickle Scythe Emperor slowly dissipated.

That was something their King had obtained by risking his life; how could it be snatched away by others?

A look of determination flickered in Zhou Rong's eyes; he believed his Lord would definitely be fine, so that crystal core absolutely could not be snatched away.

"You follow me, Blood One, go take the crystal core!"

He shouted in a low voice, his Qi and blood surging throughout his body, while simultaneously issuing a warning to the figures rapidly approaching.

"If you dare to touch it, I will surely make you bleed on the spot!"

"Hmph, just by relying on you, you dare to attempt to contend with my Winged Race?"

Accompanied by a crisp and arrogant laugh, a youth draped in gorgeous wings hovered in mid-air, his eyes like bright stars but carrying obvious disdain.

Behind him, several Winged Race powerhouses who also possessed wings followed closely, their eyes filled with a determination to win.

"Winged Race? Hmph, what a narrow road for enemies."

Bai Yuan snorted coldly; he knew the strength of the Winged Race. Among the several major alien Alliances today, this Winged Race was the leader of one of them.

But this concerned the Emperor Realm crystal core. If it were snatched by the Winged Race, given the hatred between the Human Race and the alien races, Great Xia would definitely be the primary target for retaliation.

Man Kuang and the Flame Demon were the same; the three of them exchanged a glance, no need for words, and reached a tacit understanding to jointly oppose the Winged Race.

"Hahahaha, you Human Race have an old saying: The mantis stalks the cicada, the oriole follows behind.

Just by relying on your current state, do you really think you can stop the footsteps of my Winged Race?"

A cold smile curled the corners of the youth's mouth, and he lightly waved his hands.

Immediately, the surrounding air seemed to solidify, and a powerful coercion radiated from his body, making everyone present feel unprecedented pressure.

The three, Bai Yuan and the others, did not change their expressions; they had long ago sensed this person's Aura, and like them, he was at the Half-Step Emperor Realm.

But now the three had experienced a great battle, unable to exert even two or three-tenths of their strength, while the opponent was in his prime.

"With such strength in the Winged Race today, are you Yu Qianhuan?"

Bai Yuan suddenly spoke, revealing the youth's identity, and Yu Qianhuan nodded frankly, his eyes looking at Bai Yuan and Man Kuang full of hatred.

"Wanting to stall for time, is that possible? Once I reach the Emperor Realm, it will be the death date of you all."

After speaking, Yu Qianhuan flew straight towards the Emperor Realm crystal core, while ordering the several Winged Race powerhouses beside him.

"Stop them!"

Although the Great Xia Alliance, Ten Thousand Demons Alliance, and Demonic Beast powerhouses on the field were not in good condition, they occupied an absolute advantage in numbers.

To be safe, they still had to send people to intercept.

At this critical juncture, the Qi and blood in Zhou Rong's body boiled, and he suddenly erupted with a powerful Aura.

Although not quite at the Half-Step Emperor Realm, it was barely comparable to the Wang Realm Peak.

"Today, even if I try my best, I will definitely not let you succeed!"

He shouted loudly, his figure like an arrow off the bow, charging straight towards Qian Phantom Feather.

At the same time, the Great Xia Alliance, Ten Thousand Demons Alliance, and Demonic Beast powerhouses also took action one after another.

Some dealt with the Winged Race powerhouses, while the rest rushed towards the crystal core!

In an instant, the fierce battle in the sky started again.

"Ignorant thing, get out of my way!"

Qian Phantom Feather looked at the incoming Blood Disciple Eight Seats with disdain, immediately flapped his wings, and myriads of spiritual power phantom feathers broke through the air.

After doing this, he immediately withdrew his hand, turned, and flew towards the messy battlefield in the distance, where the crystal core emitting a majestic Aura was quietly floating.

Bai Yuan, Man Kuang, and the Flame Demon also rushed over the moment Zhou Rong made his move; they had only one goal, and that was the Emperor Realm crystal core!

And in this chaos, although Zhu Jianhua's Physical Body was shattered, he had not died.

In a void of consciousness, he seemed to see the trajectory of his life.

From birth to Cultivate, from marriage to having children, from the humiliating years at the Wei Family to becoming Sequencer 009.

"What, this is all you've got?"