324: Betrayal and choice, battle

Duan Tianlie was enveloped in an overbearing aura, and a golden fist print shattered the void, erupting like a golden thunderbolt as it fiercely struck towards Gu Jueshang's face.

Kuang Tieshan, on the other hand, directly pulled out a battle saber wider than an ordinary person, exuding a terrifying bloody aura, indicating that countless lives had been taken by this blade.

The battle saber was raised high above his head and brought down with a powerful chop, splitting the space in two, as if to cleave Gu Jueshang into two sections.

Facing the pincer attack from the two, the latter calmly raised his pale right hand again, clenched his five fingers into a fist, and suddenly unleashed a punch towards the incoming fist print, causing the void to crack and unable to withstand the force.

The two fists collided, energy intertwined, and spiritual power wrestled with each other, then, after a loud bang, they both vanished.

Gu Jueshang's figure flickered, narrowly dodging Kuang Tieshan's cleave, then he suddenly slapped the wide saber blade, causing a buzzing sound.

Kuang Tieshan's figure was also pushed back by a powerful force; he stared at the opponent with a look of surprise, the gravity in his eyes deepening.

Only by bringing it out for a stroll can one truly know if it's a mule or a horse.

The opponent faced three, appearing so composed and effortlessly deflecting everyone's encirclement, which clearly showed his extraordinary strength.

The three did not act rashly but exchanged glances.

Cang Lanwing looked at the other Palace Lords who remained indifferent and stood by, and he whispered, "Everyone, the true culprit has appeared! Why do you not quickly assist us in capturing him and delivering him to the Region Lord for judgment!"

However, what puzzled him was that, apart from two Palace Lords whose expressions flickered slightly, the other three remained indifferent, as if they hadn't heard him.

"What? Do you also intend to betray Lord Region Lord?"

He gradually raised his voice, his tone carrying a hint of dissatisfaction and scrutiny.

Immediately, the two Palace Lords who had been somewhat hesitant stepped forward, their auras surging and their pressure filling the air.

Cang Lanwing's expression improved slightly at the sight, but there were still three people who remained still; he couldn't help but frown, his gaze shifting back and forth between them and Gu Jueshang.

"Haha, Palace Master Cang is truly dedicated and dutiful, worthy of being the Region Lord's trusted confidant who was personally entrusted with important responsibilities."

"Unfortunately, not everyone is like you all, stubborn and set in their ways."

"They have already joined my faction, so there's no need to waste any more words!"

As his words fell, Duan Tianlie and Kuang Tieshan's expressions changed drastically; they stared in disbelief at the three Palace Lords whose faces were calm as water.

Especially the two Palace Lords who had only acted out of fear of the Region Lord's might, their expressions were very complex; after glancing between the two sides, they sighed softly.

They had actually been invited by Gu Jueshang before, but under the long-established deterrence of the Hongtian Region Lord, they had resolutely refused him.

However, now that a decision had been made, they no longer wavered and would stand completely with Cang Lanwing's side to suppress him.

Kuang Tieshan's character was upright and unyielding; he detested those who backstabbed the most, so he angrily cursed at the three:

"A bunch of scumbags! I despise people like you the most, two-faced and treacherous! I'll skin you alive later!"

The three's expressions remained unchanged; in their eyes, the other party's actions were like the barking of a dog, meaningless and without threat.

For a time, the two sides split into two major camps: one led by Gu Jueshang, with three others as support.

The other was led by Cang Lanwing, with Duan Tianlie, Kuang Tieshan, and the two Palace Lords who had made their choice.

In terms of numbers, Cang Lanwing had an advantage of one person, but judging by the methods Gu Jueshang had displayed earlier, he was not easy to deal with.

Therefore, who would win or lose was still unknown.

Cang Lanwing sent a voice transmission to his side, then, together with Duan Tianlie, he charged towards Gu Jueshang, who wore a faint smile on his face.

Kuang Tieshan, on the other hand, joined forces with the other two Palace Lords to attack the three traitors on the opposite side.

Rumble.

As the two sides clashed, the ground below cracked, and the distant mountains swayed precariously, forming a massive battlefield.

The Immortal Monarch fierce beast of Dragon Vein Heavenly Range was a Purple Lightning Maned Lion; it hid deep within, trembling, completely lacking the awareness to drive away the destroyers.

What a joke! A group of Immortal Monarch peak powerhouses were fighting a great battle; for it, a mere early-stage Immortal Monarch, to go out would simply be offering itself as a meal, wouldn't it?

At Chang Sheng Sect, within the courtyard, a scene also manifested in the air, showing the fierce confrontation of the nine Palace Lords.

Everyone in the courtyard watched the scene on the screen with great interest, occasionally commenting.

In fact, when Cang Lanwing and the others engaged Gu Jueshang, Chen Tiankuang had already detected a powerful fluctuation coming from a distant place.

Dragon Vein Heavenly Range was only a thousand li away from Chang Sheng Sect, which was negligible for powerhouses in the Immortal Dao domain, hence the current scene.

"Oh my goodness, these people aren't those so-called Palace Lords, are they? It seems none of them are much weaker than you, Ao Tian?"

Big Yellow Dog exclaimed in wonder.

"Indeed, it should be them. I once met one of them, but I don't know why they suddenly started fighting."

"It looks like they've even split into two factions. Is the competition among the high-ranking officials of this Hongtian Domain so fierce?"

Chen Tiankuang also sighed in admiration, his gaze fixed on the image in the air, not wanting to miss any collision.

After all, these were battles between veteran Immortal Monarch peak powerhouses, a rare opportunity; perhaps he could even gain some inspiration and insights.

Lin Yan didn't pay much attention; to him, the people in the image seemed pitifully weak; perhaps only an Immortal King grand-power could pique his interest.

At Dragon Vein Heavenly Range, on the battlefield, Cang Lanwing and Duan Tianlie displayed perfect synergy, coordinating effortlessly.

Extremely terrifying attacks continuously rained down, like an endless tide.

Gu Jueshang, being the target of the focused fire, remained expressionless, exuding an incredibly profound aura with every move; under his defense, not a single drop leaked, and all attacks were completely resolved.

Kuang Tieshan, on the other hand, fought with broad, sweeping movements, as if to vent all his pent-up anger, beating his opponents into constant retreat, making them secretly groan in misery.

Kuang Tieshan was able to become a Palace Lord entirely due to his immensely powerful cultivation; his character was straightforward and generous towards his subordinates, and he managed the great continent under his command exceptionally well.

"Mad Saber Overlord Heaven Art!"

He directly activated his strongest cultivation technique; terrifying saber intent surged wildly from within him, and his entire being seemed to transform into a supreme divine saber capable of splitting heaven and earth.

Whoosh.

The void was compressed by Kuang Tieshan's saber qi, spreading outwards like a tide.

Kuang Tieshan seemed to have entered a state of fervent battle intent, each saber strike lethal, flashing with dazzling cold light.

Under the continuous saber light, his opponent finally found it difficult to resist, revealing a flaw, and was slashed across the abdomen by a saber, blood flowing profusely.

Bang.

Immediately after, Kuang Tieshan closed in, kicking him fiercely, sending him flying backward, firmly gaining the upper hand.