CHAPTER 878: CHAPTER 656: STANDING UP FOR OTHERS

The Warrior Chief was not surprised by Li Yi’s boldness. In his view, it was entirely normal for Da Yi, the Divine Blood Warrior, to intervene, especially since Da Yi had accepted Xiu Xiang’s favor and even injured his servant.

If he didn’t make a move, the Warrior Chief would surely look down on this Divine Blood Warrior, thinking him a coward, unworthy of living in Beihuai City.

"Da Yi, are you prepared to become our enemy, the Beihuang Warriors?" The Warrior Chief then added, "Are you even willing to risk the life of your Divine Blood Lineage?"

Li Yi merely snorted coldly and said, "Your strength isn’t enough to make me gamble my life, but for the price of humiliating me, I’ll break your legs and defeat you, so your warriors will have to carry you out of here."

"I am Wuyou, the Warrior Chief of the Beihuang Warriors. Even if you are from the Divine Blood Lineage, you cannot defeat me." Wuyou roared angrily and gestured.

Immediately, a warrior beside him handed over a spear and a shield.

The spearhead was crafted from Red Gold, red as jade, while the shield was slightly inferior, forged from Green Gold like bronze, radiating a faint glow that hinted at extraordinary defense.

Though the Warrior Chief Wuyou was furious, he knew the strength of the Divine Blood Warrior before him was exceptional, and thus decided to employ his weapons to showcase his mightiest side.

"A Divine Weapon forged from Red Gold?" Li Yi noted the spear and shield, his gaze serious.

He was curious to know the power of Red Gold forged Divine Weapons in this world.

"Da Yi, take out your weapon; today, I will defeat you, Divine Blood Warrior." Wuyou brandished the spear, striking his heavy bronze shield, creating a massive sound that sent waves rolling in the air and debris flying.

He signaled a challenge to Li Yi but did not immediately attack.

Unperturbed, Li Yi pulled his mid-grade Dao Artifact, the Shattered Star Long Spear, out from the Five Elements Bracelet.

Though not made of Red Gold, it contained terrifying power, being an artifact refined by Tu Daoist, with exceptional power.

"Very well, then the battle begins." The Warrior Chief Wuyou shouted excitedly, as his sturdy leg muscles suddenly powered up, causing the ground beneath him to explode, unleashing a terrifying force.

He advanced towards Li Yi at incredible speed, like a stream of light.

In truth, he had long wanted to challenge a Divine Blood Lineage.

But with such noble identities, he, a Warrior Chief, never had the chance—until Li Yi appeared, fulfilling his wish. Defeating a Divine Blood Lineage would make his name, Wuyou, renowned in Beihuai City.

His blood seemed to boil at the thought.

However, he chose the wrong opponent.

Because Li Yi before him was more than just a Divine Blood Warrior; he was an Evolver, a Martial Artist, a Cultivator... his strength couldn’t be judged by logic.

The spear made from Red Gold in the Warrior Chief Wuyou’s hand was remarkably sharp, seemingly able to tear open the vacuum with its wavering.

Such a terrifying spear, enhanced by his formidable power, was capable of piercing through anything before him.

Even if Li Yi was clad in heavy armor, he couldn’t block such a strike.

"Very well, then I’ll show you what a real power disparity is." Li Yi tightly gripped the Shattered Star Long Spear, which under his powerful mana infusion, exhibited its divine might.

Countless rays interwove, and a hauntingly strong force emerged.

With his spear, he swung it to meet Wuyou’s fierce attack instantly.

The spears clashed, and their power was immediately unleashed.

A surge of unimaginable energy erupted forth.

"Quick, leave here, so you’re not caught in the Warrior Chief’s power." Nearby Beihuang warriors sensed danger, quickly shouted, and rapidly retreated.

Others followed suit.

At this moment, Shanguo saw her chance and rushed to the unconscious Long Yu, took him away, but before leaving, she couldn’t help but glance at Li Yi, both awed by the mighty force and hoping urgently for Li Yi to prevail.

"This level of strength, how can it be..." At that moment, Wuyou’s eyes were wide open; his whole body trembling, the terrifying force transmitted from the spear made it difficult for him to hold it.

His palms began to ooze with blood, the tempered muscles now tearing.

Luckily, this was a spear forged from Red Gold, indestructible. If it were an ordinary weapon, this strike would have shattered under the mid-grade Dao Artifact Shattered Star Long Spear.

"Ah!"

Wuyou roared loudly, trying to exert every inch of his body to fend off that strike.

"A power worthy of note, even able to withstand the Dragon and Tiger Power, achieved purely through bodily strength; you indeed are remarkable. But beating me is overly optimistic."

Li Yi marveled at the bodily strength displayed by his opponent while also showing immense confidence in defeating him.

That Warrior Chief Wuyou was already at his limit, while Li Yi had yet to go all-out.

The Dragon and Tiger Power within Li Yi suddenly erupted, reinforcing the Shattered Star Long Spear with the power of one dragon and two tigers.

The explosive force exceeded the limits the Warrior Chief Wuyou could withstand.

In an instant.

The exceedingly precious Red Gold Spear was blown away by this force, despite Wuyou’s full power in gripping his weapon, to no avail; his hands were bloodied, the white bones showing.

And following the weapon’s dislodgment, the Shattered Star Long Spear, carrying residual power, struck forward.

Warrior Chief Wuyou had no way to avoid.

His well-tempered, powerful body was instantly pierced through, and he was hit by the Dragon and Tiger Power, flying backward like an arrow. Along the way, he smashed through numerous walls, finally landing heavily on the ground of a street in Beihuai City.

A deep trench was left on the ground wherever he passed.

"Warrior Chief."

Upon seeing this scene, the other Beihuai City warriors were shocked.

One strike.

Just one exchange with the Divine Blood Warrior known as Da Yi, and he was so decisively defeated?

Li Yi came forward, holding the Shattered Star Long Spear, surrounded by silver lightning and with five-colored qi surging, closing the distance swiftly while staying alert to other strong enemies, arriving in front of the defeated Warrior Chief Wuyou.

"Cough, cough."

Warrior Chief Wuyou coughed up blood, with a terrifying hole left in the center of his chest, blood continuously flowing and his internal organs severely damaged by the Shattered Star Long Spear’s powerful strike.

Yet even so, he was still alive and hadn’t died.

"Truly a monstrous body," Li Yi marveled.

Having crossed realms to many worlds, only in this world do warriors possess such a terrifying physique, enduring a blow from a Middle Grade Dao Artifact like the Shattered Star Long Spear without dying, even if not struck in a vital spot.

But the power of such a Dao Artifact doesn’t need to hit a vital spot; being struck would reduce one to smithereens instantly.

"Is this the power of the Divine Blood Lineage? So strong," even though Warrior Chief Wuyou’s mind was clear, he gritted his teeth, enduring the humiliation of defeat.

His well-tempered body, his unrivaled confidence in his strength, couldn’t withstand a blow from the opponent.

Of course, Li Yi wouldn’t say.

You used your flesh to endure a Middle Grade Dao Artifact; losing is indeed not humiliating.

"As a condition of victory, I want to break your legs, making you lose your ability to fight for a period." Li Yi chose not to kill the Warrior Chief, judging that it would bring greater trouble.

So what he could do was disable his fighting capability, ensuring he won’t heal quickly.

After speaking, he raised the Shattered Star Long Spear and stabbed it into Warrior Chief Wuyou’s legs.

The mighty spear pierced through the opponent’s legs immediately, and crushed his bones.

Despite the immense pain, Warrior Chief Wuyou didn’t utter a sound, accepting the outcome silently.

After all, as the defeated, he had no right to demand anything; surviving was already a great fortune.

"Beihuang Warriors, take your Warrior Chief away, and tell those behind you, that Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang’s home is under the protection of Divine Blood Warrior Da Yi. If they still want to come, they should come directly to me."

Li Yi then shouted to the nearby Beihuang Warriors.

The Beihuang Warriors looked at Li Yi, their eyes showing respect.

They admired powerful warriors, regardless of whether they were enemies.

Soon, two warriors came over, lifted the heavily injured Wuyou, respectfully bowed to Li Yi, and quickly left.

They needed to look for someone to treat Warrior Chief Wuyou, or such serious injuries could be fatal.

The other Beihuai City warriors didn’t linger either, leaving promptly.

Even their strongest Warrior Chief couldn’t defeat Li Yi, their mission inevitably failed, and staying there further was meaningless.

As they left, cheers immediately arose nearby.

It was the Merchant Master’s servants, guards, guests, and beauties celebrating.

But the High Priest Dou Kun showed a worried expression: "It seems our main people have trouble; perhaps this is the price of benevolence."

Yet amidst worry, admiration arose spontaneously.

A Divine Blood Lineage member willing to repay Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang at such a time, fighting against the Beihuang Warriors, even offending some powerful individuals, such courage and righteousness deserve everyone’s praise.

After all, everyone hopes to have such a friend, such a noble guest, who would stand up in times of trouble.

Li Yi’s thought at this moment was simple: Xiu Xiang helped him before, so he helped back.

As for whether he could withstand this time’s enemies, that was unknown.

He could only do his utmost.

If it really didn’t work out, he would have to flee across realms.

As an Earth person, morality exists, but it’s also quite flexible.