novelbin Chapter 950 807: Two Birdmen
Chapter 950 807: Two Birdmen
In the mirror image, it's unclear which sword Feng Yin drew, but it's easy to guess that it's the Sky Splitting Sword.
Seeing Feng Yin draw a sword in pursuit of Luo Que, the Nanshan Commander Ming Chaofeng felt his heart leap into his throat.
Upon witnessing the dark space rupture cleaved by an unseen sword and seeing Luo Que preemptively dive into the sea just before it tore open, Ming Chaofeng breathed a sigh of relief.
The splash from the explosion had already concealed Luo Que's whereabouts. The Sky Splitting Sword exhausts cultivation excessively, and Feng Yin is unlikely to blindly waste mana using the sword when uncertain of the target's location, especially with allies nearby who might become enemies at any moment.
In some sense, Luo Que's daring act was also a fight for the Nanshan Team, eliciting great admiration from Ming Chaofeng, as Luo Que was indeed the team's backbone.
Yet, just as he exhaled, he felt choked again, as his vision blurred. How did it appear that there was more than one image of Luo Que? How did several figures suddenly appear out of thin air?
Luo Que's figure amidst the exploding water was unmistakable, and another tunneling light emerged upwards, a sight familiar to them, instantly recognizable as Tong Mingshan.
Detecting Tong Mingshan, even amid blurred vision, they could speculate who would soon appear from nothingness.
The speed of the interchanging figures was too fast, and the emphasis was on their sudden appearance, causing visual confusion among those watching from the mirror, almost making it seem like an illusion.
In the moment of visual chaos, reasoning was used to analyze and judge the situation.
Had Luo Que not already caught them? Facing someone holding the Sky Splitting Sword, risking such a daring act wouldn't result in letting them go so easily.
The chaos was overwhelming, and as they realized that someone might have breached the Little Xuan Sect's divine skill 'Fan Sleeve Heaven' just as they were about to be shocked, they witnessed the rupture in void scraping against the abruptly appearing figures.
The tree-root-like transverse rupture tore into the figures of Shi Chun, Wu Jinliang, and their mount, each struck by multiple ruptures.
"Ah!" The Heavenly Court Commander Manxi gasped in shock.
Not long ago, there was a sudden delight; the surprise that someone in Shi Chun's group could crack 'Fan Sleeve Heaven.' Excited about the amusement in the Battle of Great Pardon, suddenly doused by cold reality.
This abrupt emotional uproar could shatter one's nerves and tug at heartstrings.
"..." Wei Mo, the East Victory Commander, was equally sent on an emotional rollercoaster by the capabilities displayed by Shi Chun's group.
When confronted with the destructive force of the void rupture, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang could clearly feel the unprecedented terrifying power, uncertain of its nature, just aware of its terrifying might.
Released abruptly by Tong Mingshan from the darkness, just seeing light, they instinctively twisted to dodge such terrifying aura, governed entirely by instinct, trembling with fear.
The corners of their eyes caught the horrific rupture, and their minds swiftly realized something amidst the chaos.
"Squeak..."
Before they could evade, the two riders felt an electrifying sensation, like a powerful current coursing through their bodies. Several sharp, piercing screeches sounded simultaneously, so sharp it set them trembling, even their souls shivering.
Not just them; Feng Yin and Yan Zhili, speeding toward them fast, halted abruptly, displaying discomforted expressions.
The screeching widely dispersed, making Tong Mingshan shudder as he ceased his tunneling light.
Luo Que, swiftly evading underwater, couldn't help but release a few bubbles.
For a moment, nobody understood what was happening.
Gaining their bearings, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang instinctively checked themselves, discovering clear, bright marks on their battle armor showing a faint gold and blue intertwined hue, indicating friction marks, without revealing anything significant on closer inspection.
"Achoo…" Qilin A San couldn't help but shake his head, sneezing loudly, asking, "Master, what was that sound that numbed my guts?"
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang consecutively turned to look at the floating Feng Yin and Yan Zhili, with their gazes fixed on the Sky Splitting Sword held by Feng Yin.
Feng Yin and Yan Zhili stared wide-eyed at them and the mount, as if seeing a monster, then Feng Yin glances at the sword in hand, back to them and again to the sword, repeatedly.
Wu Jinliang tentatively asked, "Spring, were we just struck by the Sky Splitting Sword?"
Shi Chun: "Seems like it."
Wu Jinliang: "So impulsive, not trying to capture alive?"
Shi Chun wasn't sure why either, just recently escaping from Fan Sleeve, unsure why struck by that irrational and brutal blow.
In the Heavenly Court Command Center, Manxi widened eyes at the mirror image, blinking repeatedly.
The Xuanji Token Master Mulan Jin also blinked repeatedly in uncertainty, focusing on the mirror image, confirming whether Shi Chun and company were indeed unharmed.
In the East Victory Command Center, Wei Mo, too, gaped at the scene.
The Nanshan Commander Ming Chaofeng was equally stunned.
In the West Niu Central, gazing at the mirror image was Niu Qian, finally losing composure upon seeing Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang whispering, exclaiming, "What kind of battle armor can block the Sky Splitting Sword's attack?"
Awoken, Huang Xiu sighed, "An Wuzhi and others also have such treasure armor. In total, there seem to be seven or eight, truly invested in by the Xuanji Token Master to protect his daughter."
Except for Mulan Jin, they couldn't imagine who else could make such a significant investment for Shi Chun and company.
Niu Qian wore a startled expression, saying, "Is the Xuanji Token Master really this extravagant? Su Jikuan died quite deservingly. This beast or deer or whatever has such treasure armor; most people in the Cultivation World fall short of the livestock raised by the Stargazing Pavilion Master… No wonder everyone wants to become high-ranking officials."
His mindset was a bit unbalanced, not due to Mulan Jin's lavishness but because the armor actually managed to withstand the Sky Splitting Sword's attack.
What was everyone so tirelessly fighting over the Sky Splitting Sword for before? Wasn't it because of its tremendous destructive power?
Now it's fine. This treasure armor can withstand the power of the Sky Splitting Sword.
In other words, the counter to the Sky Splitting Sword has appeared, and damn, there are seven or eight sets of it, enough for each battle team to have one. How do you deal with that?
In other words, the advantage that Feng Yin relied on has suddenly disappeared.
While everyone was stunned, Feng Yin suddenly swung the sword again, slashing the Sky Splitting Sword horizontally toward Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang.
Not giving up even though it doesn't work? Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang were caught off-guard and startled, urgently dodging, but they couldn't make it in time.
"Creak..."
That soul-destroying creak resounded again, making everyone shiver once more.
Witnessing with their own eyes the terrifying tear lines landing on the two of them on a horse but not tearing them apart, a surge of shock rolled through Feng Yin's eyes, realizing clearly that the advantage of his Sky Splitting Sword was gone.
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, who had dodged hastily, were not in the same direction, each taking one side after evading.
A futile dodge but still didn't manage to escape, fortunately unscathed, but it was enough to scare anyone.
Just after being bagged by Luo Que's black sack, coming out only to be clobbered repeatedly by Feng Yin, the hovering Wu Jinliang stopped and roared, cursing angrily, "Feng Yin, Luo Que, you two bird-men, don't fall into my hands, or I'll pluck all your bird feathers!"
He wasn't just spouting threats, swiftly landing on the sea surface, he shouted, "Chun Tian!"
No need to say more; he believed the other would understand.
Shi Chun, naturally understanding him, their coordination needs no elaboration. Understanding through Wu Jinliang's earlier remarks, he knew he could handle these two and only needed Shi Chun's help to protect, if he could depend on Shi Chun's response.
It's indeed like this, Wu Jinliang previously didn't dare let Shi Chun risk protecting because he feared the Sky Splitting Sword, but now confirming the sword was not a threat to them and conveniently at sea, Wu Jinliang decisively decided to act.
Declaring to cooperate, Shi Chun focused on Yan Zhili's severed arm, intending to draw the 'Blood Soul Blade' and officially get to work.
At the same time, as Wu Jinliang was about to secretly cast spells on the sea, the surroundings were suddenly disturbed by movements, a group of people surged out from the water, numbering two to three thousand.
Someone shouted loudly, "Brother Chun, don't be alarmed, we're here to lend a hand!"
And it wasn't anyone else, but Heavenly Court members forcibly summoned by Manxi to aid Shi Chun and the others to break free.
Not just them, more people were emerging from the sea continuously, and someone from afar was urgently flying over.
Standing on the sea surface, Wu Jinliang seemed dumbfounded, with a head full of whys?
He didn't know why this group, his own people, didn't come sooner or later but showed up when he was about to deploy a powerful move learned from Li Hongjiu, what were they here for, to be decimated by him?
No matter, he didn't care about their lives, and just as he was about to proceed, he suddenly saw familiar figures flying overhead, it was none other than An Wuzhi's group, who had already escaped earlier, even dragging the injured Chen Wuji were back.
Wu Jinliang was once again confused, wondering why on earth An Wuzhi and his group were back when they'd already fled, what were they doing back here?
Unbeknownst to him, An Wuzhi and his group had no choice; they were intercepted by the Heavenly Court's people and commanded to return at all costs for support, with severe punishment for disobedience!
An Wuzhi and his group were not like Shi Chun; they didn't dare defy Manxi's orders and had to bite the bullet and come back.
Seeing a bunch of injured fellows returning, Shi Chun was also helpless, the 'Blood Soul Blade' spell locked in the Qiankun Bracelet was now impossible to summon.
With chaos surrounding, Yan Zhili, with his severed arm, pulled out a Mother-child Talisman to check; it was a message from Commander Wei Mo, with one instruction: to obtain battle armor at all costs, stating the matter's significance!
Yan Zhili deeply agreed; with such treasure armor as protection, he would not fear Tong Mingshan's White Hair Light Sword, and there'd be no worry over Feng Yin's Sky Splitting Sword; immense potential would follow.
Who would have thought seven or eight sets of armor capable of withstanding the Sky Splitting Sword would appear!
Yan Zhili wasn't the only one who received the message; even Luo Que, who was hiding in the sea changing clothes without sleeves, received the command to turn back and seize the armor.
Even Beiju Commander Lan She, devoid of strong battle strength, couldn't resist ordering his men to quickly look for any chance to get a piece of armor.
Now, it was not about capturing Shi Chun and obtaining the token in the Extreme Abyss, it's about the strongest defense for the Battle of Great Pardon, crucial to the final showdown!
Whoever falls behind might lose the edge.
Already grandly assembling troops for the upcoming battle, the teams were now urged even more urgently.
Shi Chun scanned the field, noticing Yan Zhili and Feng Yin's eyes were eyeing and judging An Wuzhi's group wearing battle armor, his heart dropped suddenly, realizing just how critical the armor that could withstand the Sky Splitting Sword attacks was to the battle teams.
He immediately shouted sternly, "An Wuzhi, didn't you hear me say to leave? Why aren't you getting out of here fast?"
An Wuzhi didn't know what had transpired here, nor the gravity of the situation, helplessly sighing, "Master, we have no choice, the command requires us to support you, punishment for disobedience is execution!"
Shi Chun yelled angrily, "Execution, my ass, we don't need your support, get out fast, if the commander blames anyone, I'll take the fall for it!"
Wu Jinliang, standing on the sea surface looking around as more Heavenly Court members surged from the sea disrupting his attack preparations, was so angry, his face turned livid, almost swearing, not expecting his first time using this technique against an enemy would encounter such an outrageous situation, not dying by enemy hands but possibly getting screwed over by his own people.
He reckoned even a pig could command more effectively than Manxi, and yelled, "And you, all Heavenly Court Team members, we don't need your support, get out immediately, evacuate this area right now, if the commander blames anyone, I, Wu Jinliang, will take responsibility!"
Heavenly Court members looked at him in unison, their expressions were very clear; Shi Chun saying that was one thing, but who did Wu Jinliang think he was, could he shoulder that responsibility?