CHAPTER 1497: CHAPTER 1497 BATTLE OF THE HUAI RIVER (PART 2)

The Golden-Winged Roc and Daoist Huo Ju immediately turned the tide upon their appearance.

Feng, Huo, and Lei, the three emissaries, were caught off guard and hastily retreated.

The Golden-Winged Roc and Daoist Huo Ju wanted to pursue, but Chu Feng stopped them, joining forces with the Sea Demon Ape to besiege the Storm Giant Ape Mech.

At this moment, the Storm Giant Ape was already engaged in a fierce battle with the Sea Demon Ape.

The two colossal Vajra monsters, each a hundred meters tall, stood in the water, swinging their fists with relentless force, landing each blow with a ferocity that hit hard.

Blood was already dripping from the mouth of the Sea Demon Ape.

The Storm Giant Ape was also suffering, its features distorted by the Sea Demon Ape’s punches, and even its head, made of the Divine Iron from Aurelius, showed signs of warping.

"You beast, I will kill you!"

The mech’s pilot let out a muffled roar, blood trickling from the corner of their mouth.

The mech’s vibrations shook him from head to toe.

He was Jin Wu, a member of the royal family from Aurelius.

His brother Jin Jiu had recently died at the hands of Long Fei.

This time, he brought the mech to cooperate with the New Emperor of Great Xia, to seize great endeavors and eliminate Long Fei.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the Storm Giant Ape appeared, it encountered such formidable adversaries in a siege.

The Golden-Winged Roc and Daoist Huo Ju, along with Chu Feng, joined forces to attack the Storm Giant Ape from three sides.

Jin Wu quickly activated all defensive mechanical cannons on the Storm Giant Ape, firing in all directions, filling the air with fiery light and thunderous roars, engulfing Chu Feng and the others completely within the barrage.

Chu Feng and the three Great Demons hastily defended themselves, continuously retreating under the intense pressure of the Taihua Light Columns fired by the mechanical cannons, unable to get close for the moment.

Jin Wu stomped his feet, attempting to retreat into the air.

In a fit of anger, Chu Feng summoned the Overlord Bow, drawing it tight, aligning it with the head of the Storm Giant Ape.

He shouted to the three Great Demons, "Trap it!"

The three Great Demons encircled the giant ape mech, and the Sea Demon Ape stretched out its arms, grabbing the legs of the Storm Giant Ape, suddenly dragging it underwater.

The Golden-Winged Roc and Daoist Huo Ju coordinated from front and back, creating a barrier of golden and black attacks, preventing the Storm Giant Ape from escaping.

"Take this arrow!"

With a shout, Chu Feng released the Overlord Bow with a thunderous vibration, the arrow shot out with a swoosh, trailing a fiery light as it shot fiercely towards the head of the Storm Giant Ape.

The immense force created a wave of air behind the arrow feathers.

The cockpit of the mech with Jin Wu inside lit up with a red warning light, sounding an alarm.

Knowing the arrow was extraordinary, Jin Wu hastily activated the defensive barrier on the Storm Giant Ape’s head.

A roaring wind sound gathered as the barrier activated, forming a cyclone around the head.

The roaring wind, in an instant, formed a thick vortex.

The arrow feathers of the Overlord Spear went with a pu, pu, pu, ripping through the vortex point by point, piercing fiercely from the outside to the inside.

With the final resounding boom, the cockpit exploded violently, shattered to pieces by the force of the arrow feathers.

A flash of golden light streaked across the sky, fleeing towards the opposite shore.

Grinding his teeth in rage, Jin Wu abandoned the cockpit at the last moment to escape.

The soldiers on the south bank erupted into exhilarating cheers, "Victory for the New Army! Victory for the New Army! Victory for the New Army!"

The Sea Demon Ape beat its chest with a long howl, about to crush the steel-forged mech brother into pieces.

Long Fei, standing on the bank, shouted for them to recover the Storm Giant Ape immediately for research.

Both sides sounded their gongs to retreat, temporarily halting the battle.

The Northern Army suffered a great loss; not only were the Mount Hengg Three Emissaries severely injured, but even the heavy mech from Aurelius was seized by the Southern Army.

Han Fang reluctantly waved the Command Banner, ordering the dispatched warships to retreat entirely.

They originally intended to capture the Huai River defense line in one strike, but now it seemed the task was far more challenging than anticipated.

In Yangzhou City, Commandery Princess Ji Wanrong set up a celebration feast for everyone, clearing away the gloom that had overshadowed her previously.

In recent days, under the pressure of this gigantic mech, Ji Wanrong had struggled to eat well or sleep peacefully.

Unexpectedly, today’s battle led to the capture of this force.

The City Lord’s Mansion in Yangzhou City was spacious and grand, housing the newly captured mech within its walls.

Standing over a hundred meters tall, its enormous foot was around twenty meters in length.

The head of the mech had a hole blasted into it, but the rest of it remained intact.

Long Fei and Chu Feng, filled with interest, inspected the mech before eventually sitting down at the banquet.

The Sea Demon Ape, the Golden-Winged Roc, and Daoist Huo Ju appeared in high spirits, having vented all their frustration from within the Mountains and Rivers Map.

As they sat down, they exchanged glances with Long Fei and Chu Feng, all feeling as though they had experienced another lifetime.

Previously, they had all been enemies.

Now, out of necessity, they had all chosen to submit to Long Fei.

Daoist Huo Ju led the way by raising his cup, blushing as he said to Long Fei, "Master, no more words are needed. From now on, we’ll follow your lead. Whatever tasks you set, through fire or over mountains, we have no complaints."

Unbeknownst to others, they had all received Long Fei’s blood curse imprint while emerging from the Mountains and Rivers Map, marking their Divine Seas with his Spiritual Imprint.

Long Fei, if displeased, could easily shatter their Divine Seas.

The Sea Demon Ape and the Golden-Winged Roc stood up, similarly raising their cups.

The Bald Dog, Ground Rat Demon King, and Da Heiniu watched from the side, grinning widely, embracing the trio and calling out excitedly, "Enough! The master is not a petty person, understanding your intentions. From now on, we’re brothers—prospering and progressing together."

Daoist Huo Ju had little regard for Da Heiniu and unconsciously shifted his large dark hand away.

Da Heiniu exploded, tilting his nose and shouting, "What is that supposed to mean, Old Lvv?"

Daoist Huo Ju, with a darkened face, shouted back, "Bull-headed monster, dare to speak recklessly again, and don’t blame this old man for paddling your behind!"

"Oh, damn it, whoa!"

Da Heiniu glared, wielding his arms and cursing, "You hairy donkey spirit, acting all mighty here? I’m calling you a wise brother, so don’t refuse to appreciate it!"

With smoke spewing from his nostrils, Daoist Huo Ju called out, "Little bull calf, I’m three thousand years old; as my grandson, you’d still seem young!"

"You’re asking for it!"

Enraged, Da Heiniu stepped forward, preparing to brawl with Daoist Huo Ju.

The Bald Dog and Ground Rat Demon King quickly restrained him, while the Sea Demon Ape and Golden-Winged Roc hurriedly held back Daoist Huo Ju.

Amidst the lively scene, Long Fei and Chu Feng calmly drank their wine.

The Demon Clan was just so; two tigers cannot coexist on one mountain, always respecting strength, a disjointed bunch unable to form a cohesive force.

Each Great Demon King occupied their own territory, refusing to yield to others.

Long Fei did not intervene, instead saying to them, "Let them go and let the two have a good fight. Once they’re tired, they can come back and drink."

Pointing at Daoist Huo Ju, Da Heiniu cursed fiercely, "Old black donkey, do you have the guts?"

"Why not!"

Daoist Huo Ju, with smoke pouring from his nose, called out, "I can beat you as if chastising a three-year-old child!"

"Your sister, you’re asking for it!"

fire thunder Golden Hammer raised his colossal hammer, aiming it at Daoist Huo Ju.

Without flinching, Daoist Huo Ju, with smoke billowing from his nose, shouted back defiantly, "You bull-headed monster, do that again, and don’t blame this old man for losing his temper!"

Suddenly, Da Heiniu erupted, swinging his hammer at Daoist Huo Ju and charging towards the Martial Arts Field, as he huffed smoke, shouting "You big-mouthed donkey spirit, who do you think you are?"

Daoist Huo Ju, face darkening further, retorted, "Little bullhead, I’m old enough to be your grandfather! If anyone’s being disrespectful here, it’s you!"

The Bald Dog, Ground Rat Demon King, and the Golden-Winged Roc watched with wide grins, holding onto the two fighting ones, quickly moving towards the Martial Arts Field.