Can't Stand This Lousy Jie Sect Anymore
Chapter 731 - 511: Attack on Chaoge_2
Jiang Ziya, seeing Chong Heihu struggling in a prolonged battle and gradually falling under in the fierce fight against Zhang Kui, couldn't help but feel anxious. He knew that if Chong Heihu were defeated, the morale of the Xi Qi army would be severely impacted. Therefore, he hurriedly sent Nangong Shi and Huang Feihu to reinforce the fight, hoping that the increased numbers would swiftly turn the tide of battle.
Nangong Shi and Huang Feihu accepted the command and each charged into battle with their weapons raised boldly. Nangong Shi wielded his long spear like a dragon, thrusting at Zhang Kui's left side; Huang Feihu swung his steel whip fiercely at Zhang Kui's right side. Together, the three warriors encircled Zhang Kui in the center, their attacks sharp and intense, merging the sound of galloping cavalry, clashing weapons, and the soldiers' battle cries into a thrilling war song.
Despite his bravery, Zhang Kui felt enormous pressure facing the joint attack of three generals. He spun his Fangtian Halberd even faster, its blade flashing like lightning, attempting to withstand the overwhelming onslaught. The lone-horned Black Smoke Beast galloped across the battlefield, temporarily helping him hold his ground.
However, Gao Lanying, seeing her husband encircled by three enemy generals, was furious and knew she had to intervene. With a light leap, she landed on the city wall, and a red gourd appeared in her hand. As she opened the gourd, forty-nine Yang Metal Golden Needles whistled out, transforming into forty-nine dazzling streaks of light, shooting directly at Nangong Shi, Huang Feihu, and Chong Heihu.
The power of the Yang Metal Golden Needles was extraordinary; each needle contained Gao Lanying's mana, and being hit by them would not only cause severe damage but also bright light would injure the eyes, temporarily blinding their sight.
Seeing the incoming attack, Nangong Shi and others knew trouble was imminent and quickly covered their eyes, attempting to dodge the Golden Needles. Yet, the Golden Needles were incredibly fast, reaching them almost in the blink of an eye. Nangong Shi barely managed to dodge a few, but several needles still grazed his face, causing intense pain. Huang Feihu and Chong Heihu also struggled embarrassingly, their vision blurred by the sudden flash of light.
Zhang Kui, energized by his wife's intervention, seized the moment. He tapped the Black Smoke Beast and with his Fangtian Halberd created a storm of strikes against Chong Heihu, Nangong Shi, and Huang Feihu.
At this moment, Chong Heihu, Nangong Shi, and Huang Feihu were unable to defend effectively. Their vision blurred and movements slowed, they nearly became stationary targets. With a flash from Zhang Kui's Halberd, blood splattered, and the three generals fell on the battlefield, their lives rapidly fading.
Huang Feihu's brother, Huang Feibiao, seeing this, was enraged and with eyes red, roared loudly as he charged at Zhang Kui with his giant axe, swearing to avenge his brother. However, Zhang Kui was well-prepared, and facing the grief-stricken Huang Feibiao, he simply sidestepped, his Fangtian Halberd reaping life as easily as a reaper's scythe, effortlessly claiming Huang Feibiao's life.
Seeing their generals fall one after another, the morale of the Xi Qi army plummeted, leading to chaos.
Jiang Ziya, witnessing all this from a high platform with a livid expression, knew that continuing the fight would only lead to more senseless sacrifice. Thus, he immediately ordered the army to withdraw.
After pulling back to camp, Jiang Ziya quickly convened disciples like Li Jing, Jinzha, Wei Hu, and Tu Xingsun from the Chan Sect to discuss how to deal with the challenging couple, Zhang Kui and his wife.
While they were in heated discussion, Yang Ren, a disciple under the seat of True Monarch Overseer of Morality and originally a minister of Shang Dynasty, rushed in hurriedly.
Yang Ren, originally a Shang Dynasty official, was executed by having his eyes gouged out by Di Xin for speaking out, but he was revived by Golden Immortal Overseer of Morality and even took him as a disciple, healing his eyes with a Golden Core.
With the Golden Core placed on his eyes, he grew hands out of them, and his eyes resided in the palms. Although the appearance was bizarre, these eyes could observe the Heavenly Court above, explore the caverns below, and comprehend myriad affairs of the Human World.
Now pale and gasping for breath, he said, "Master Jiang, there's trouble! While patrolling the camp, I detected suspicious mana fluctuations and upon close inspection, found that Zhang Kui was using the Earth Escape Technique to silently infiltrate our camp... I suspect he's here to assassinate the Western Marquis!"
Hearing this news, Jiang Ziya and the disciples present all turned pale. Having just witnessed Zhang Kui's strength, they knew the consequences would be unimaginable if he approached the Western Marquis.
Jiang Ziya immediately ordered to strengthen the camp's defenses and sent Tu Xingsun, proficient in Earth Escape Technique, to track Zhang Kui and ensure he was intercepted.
Tu Xingsun felt the vibrations of the earth; his feet plunged deep into the mud while his hands rapidly moved across the ground, chanting spells under his breath. His figure, nimble like a fish in water, effortlessly wove through layers of soil, following the traces of Zhang Kui.
Just as Zhang Kui was nearing the tent of the Western Marquis, Tu Xingsun burst from the ground and aimed a palm strike at Zhang Kui's back. Sensing the wind behind him, Zhang Kui swayed and used his Earth Escape Technique to narrowly avoid the deadly blow. He spun around, a hint of surprise in his eyes, unexpected that someone in the Xi Qi army could detect his Earth Escape.
At that moment, Li Jing, Jinzha, and other disciples from the Chan Sect, alerted, also arrived. They each deployed their mana, encircling Zhang Kui. Realizing the situation was dire and his plot foiled, Zhang Kui once again used his Earth Escape Technique, attempting to flee.
As the disciples tried to block him, Zhang Kui's mastery of the Earth Escape Technique proved too elusive and profound, even for Tu Xingsun to fully trace his movements. Zhang Kui became like a gust of wind, coursing through soil and stone, leaving no trace behind.