CHAPTER 167: CHAPTER 165: THIS ROAD IS BLOCKED_1

Mo Shi commanded two warships, tearing across the sea’s surface. Each warship carried ten thousand elite Disciples of the Qunxian Sect, who released Spiritual Energy to form a protective shield around the vessels. The Sea Emperor and Wanli Hai were fixated on the warships.

"Yue Fei, your doom is certain this time!" Mo Shi declared. He stood at the bow, his war sword drawn. Wrapped in an aura of death, he watched the water nervously. Once they crossed this sea area and eliminated the dangers, the army could launch its attack.

He was no match for Yue Fei! But he believed the Sect Master would definitely avenge him! So, even though he knew this sea area was fraught with danger, he still undertook the mission.

"Catapults, ready!"

Atop the city wall, Zhao Yun waved his hand. Soldiers began to load the catapults with flaming stones. On his command, a terrifying attack would be unleashed.

Soon, the two warships led by Mo Shi entered the minefield. Unextinguished fires still raged on the sea’s surface, leaping about like will-o’-the-wisps.

The Qunxian Sect Disciples aboard tensed and held their breath, their hearts in their throats.

Finally, the warships entered the minefield. There were no explosions as expected; everything seemed exceedingly calm.

"Order the entire army to attack!" Mo Shi breathed a sigh of relief. He pointed his Longsword forward, and endless Sword Qi flickered in the Void, like a surging tide.

"Order the entire army to attack!" Wanli Hai commanded decisively. The remaining twenty-eight warships surged forward, entering the minefield and heading straight for Covering Sea City.

"Quickly surface! We can’t let the Qunxian Sect get there first!" the Sea Emperor ordered, growing anxious.

Covering Sea City’s location was ideal. Outside the city lay a deep-water area where warships could dock, and it also provided a place for the Sea Clan to recuperate. It served an extremely important function for both the Qunxian Sect and the Sea Clan. Although the Sea Clan could live on land, they were undoubtedly more comfortable in the sea. As for Covering Sea City, the Sea Clan was determined to take it.

The sea churned, and countless pillars of water rose. Amid the towering waves, Sea Clan soldiers, using the waves as their vessels, followed behind the Qunxian Sect’s warships.

"Fire!"

When the two warships led by Mo Shi entered the catapults’ attack range, Zhao Yun raised his war spear high. It shone with a dazzling radiance as he forcefully brought it down.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM...

Thousands of giant stones tore through the air. The intense heat generated by friction turned them into fireballs.

"Defend!" Mo Shi commanded in a deep voice, his expression unchanged.

He had witnessed the power of the catapults in their previous battle. Thus, for this assault, all warships were equipped with Defensive Arrays that could be activated by imbuing them with Spiritual Energy.

The Qunxian Sect Disciples formed hand seals, channeling massive amounts of Spiritual Energy into the Formation.

A layer of blue Spiritual Energy shield appeared around the warships. Its flickering luminescence made the vessels seem sturdier, capable of breaking through any obstacle.

BOOM!

The giant stones fell. A small portion landed on the warships, their tremendous impact creating thunderous sounds. They smashed deep pits into the blue Spiritual Energy shields, which were instantly covered in cracks.

"How is this possible?" Mo Shi’s expression changed. Why were the catapults several times more powerful than in their previous encounter?

"Keep attacking!" A hint of a smile appeared on Zhao Yun’s cold face; he was extremely satisfied with the catapults’ power.

Although these catapults looked identical to the previous ones, their power had undergone an earth-shattering transformation. To counter the Qunxian Sect’s invasion, Gan Jiang and Mo Ye had refitted the frontline weapons. Despite the limited time, as Heaven-rank Artifact Refiners, they had managed to upgrade these weapons to Dao-tier.

For the Qin Empire, it was like upgrading from a flintlock to a cannon!

CRACK!

A crisp sound echoed.

The tattered Spiritual Energy shield finally buckled under the strain, riddled with countless fissures before collapsing with a loud rumble.

The Qunxian Sect Disciples looked up. Their faces instantly turned deathly pale, filled with panic, as they saw fireballs raining down from the sky.

BOOM...

Without the protection of the Spiritual Energy shield, the warships became live targets, continuously bombarded by huge rocks. Decks shattered and cabins were obliterated. Countless Qunxian Sect Disciples, unable to dodge in time, were smashed into pulps of flesh.

Many more Qunxian Sect Disciples abandoned their ships, plunging into the sea to escape.

What awaited them were glinting, drawn crossbows!

Blood!

Fire!

Death!

"This is bad!"

Witnessing the two warships engulfed in a sea of fire, Wanli Hai’s expression darkened. His body shot through the air; the aura of a Saint King erupted, sweeping across the world and making the clear sky turn gloomy, as if a god had become enraged.

"Pass my order! All elders, follow me and attack!" he roared fiercely. The battle sword in his hand emitted a blue radiance, generating countless tiny Sword Qi around him, as densely packed as drizzling rain.

A mysterious Rhyme in Dao emerged, covering Changkong!

Rules of the Water Element!

"Set the Formation!"

The moment Wanli Hai shot through the air, Zhao Yun ordered solemnly. A ten-thousand-zhang Azure Dragon soared out from his back, coiling in the sky, its roar shaking the heavens.

Immediately following, three ten-thousand-zhang military formations appeared on the other three walls of Covering Sea City.

The terrifying army souls of the White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, and Azure Dragon generated immense power. This power fused and was entirely channeled into Zhao Yun.

"Kill!" Zhao Yun roared, his expression solemn. The long spear in his hand emitted a splendid divine light. The Spiritual Energy gathered by the four divine beast legions transformed into a silver Spear Qi, like the breath of a true dragon, overwhelmingly powerful.

"I am not as foolish as the Sand Scorpion King! Fight!" Wanli Hai’s expression was cold as he roared. The Sword Qi floating around him grew larger and merged, forming a surging river that shot directly at Zhao Yun.

This was the Qunxian Sect’s peerless sword technique, the River Sword! The Sword Qi was like a river flowing into the sea, incessant. The Sword Intent was like a winding, convoluted river, constantly changing.

BOOM!

The Spear Qi and Sword Qi clashed.

The sky and earth thundered, as if ten thousand divine thunderbolts were exploding.

"Wrath of the Sea God!"

The Sea God, having rushed to the battlefield, did not hesitate. Holding his golden trident, he charged into the fray; waves surged behind him, obscuring the sky.

Locked onto by the auras of two Saint King powerhouses, Zhao Yun’s complexion changed slightly as he felt tremendous pressure.

"Loyalty to my Country!"

At the critical moment, Yue Fei stepped forward, blocking the Sea God’s path. His body billowed with bloody Evil Qi, and his long spear swept out, roaring as if with countless wailing souls.

Ten thousand soldiers of the Bei Wei Army set up a formation, creating a long spear army soul!

This spear, planted on the nation’s border, had blocked countless enemies!

This spear, plunged into the enemy’s heartland, moved unhindered, as if through an uninhabited land!

Behind the long spear lay the vast lands of their nation, far from the scourge of war, enjoying peace and prosperity.

Augmented by the army formation’s power, Yue Fei’s strength surged, breaking through realms sequentially until he reached the Saint King Realm. The aura he exuded was in no way weaker than the Sea Emperor’s.

"You shall not pass!" Yue Fei said with a faint smile. He stood before them like a God Mountain, his gaze fixed on the Sea Emperor, as sharp as a spear’s glint.