CHAPTER 1646: CHAPTER 1646: BATTLE OF THE HEAVENLY TRIBULATION

In order to save his life, Bao Zhenhai left Wuya Sect overnight.

When he left, he was filled with infinite hatred.

In the entire Wuya Sect, except for Zhong Guiyi, everyone was considered an enemy by him.

He secretly vowed in his heart that when one day his strength surpassed that of the Supreme Elder of Wuya Sect, he would return to wreak havoc, first destroying the Tiger Clan, then Wuya Sect.

Unfortunately, this wish of Bao Zhenhai may never come true.

Because a thousand miles away from Wuya Sect, he was intercepted by four experts who quickly surrounded Bao Zhenhai in a triangular formation.

Among them, Bao Zhenhai recognized three of them, and they were indeed City Lord Lu Xiongfei of Wushuang City, and the deputy city lords Xue Tianyi and Xue Tianchang.

Lu Xiongfei needed no introduction, like Bao Zhenhai, he was a Thunder Tribulation expert.

Xue Tianyi and Xue Tianchang, a pair of twin siblings, had Soul Severing Perfection cultivation levels. It was said that their hearts were connected, complementing each other perfectly, such that when they teamed up, they equaled half-step Thunder Tribulation experts.

And the other person, even if turned to ashes, was indeed Fang Bai.

"City Lord Lu, what is the meaning of this?"

Bao Zhenhai forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart and asked calmly.

Although Fang Bai was powerful, if Bao Zhenhai fought with all his might, he was confident he could win.

However, it now seemed that Lu Xiongfei, Xue Tianyi, and Xue Tianchang were evidently in league with Fang Bai, with four against one, Bao Zhenhai had no chance of victory.

Nonetheless, Bao Zhenhai was not extremely fearful, confident that with his cultivation level, even if besieged by the four, he could escape.

Lu Xiongfei said expressionlessly, "Bao Zhenhai, we’ve been waiting for you here for a long time. We have no other intentions, just want to borrow your head."

Bao Zhenhai’s pupils contracted, his eyes gleaming coldly, he said harshly, "City Lord Lu, do we have any grievances?"

Lu Xiongfei said, "No, we don’t."

Bao Zhenhai said, "Then why are you..."

"But Brother Fang has a grudge against you."

Before Bao Zhenhai finished speaking, Lu Xiongfei interrupted him and said, "And I have a deep friendship with Brother Fang, so when he invited me to assist, I came."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Fang Bai, smilingly and said, "Brother Fang, do we capture Bao Zhenhai alive or kill him directly?"

Bao Zhenhai knew that once the four attacked together, it would be troublesome for him to escape, so before Fang Bai spoke, he struck first.

"Get away!"

Bao Zhenhai shouted, and slapped towards Xue Tianyi and Xue Tianchang, the weakest among them, attempting to break through their blockade and escape.

Xue Tianyi and Xue Tianchang were well-prepared, and simultaneously brandished their Spiritual Artifacts, using attack as defense.

The two had once had an opportunity to acquire a wondrous formation for joint attacks, and now their combined strike was formidable.

"Boom!"

In the void, there was a shock, the Xue siblings, although being pushed back over ten feet, were not injured, and immediately rushed forward again, blocking Bao Zhenhai’s path.

Bao Zhenhai hadn’t expected the siblings to react so quickly, and was about to strike again when suddenly a surge of turbulence approached from behind, accompanied by rolling thunder.

The rolling thunder was a unique sign when Thunder Tribulation experts take action, hence Bao Zhenhai knew that Lu Xiongfei had started his move.

Bao Zhenhai could belittle Fang Bai, disregard the Xue siblings, but he dared not underestimate Lu Xiongfei.

After all, Lu Xiongfei had been famous for a long time, with cultivation equal to his, even in a one-on-one duel, Bao Zhenhai had to focus his mind and exert all his power.

Thus, Bao Zhenhai turned around, seeing a large fist of Spiritual Energy approaching, the air pressure pressing down like a mountain, his eyes sharp, he shouted loudly, and threw a punch.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

...

Lu Xiongfei and Bao Zhenhai, these two Thunder Tribulation experts, struck as swiftly as lightning, and once they engaged, they attacked at an unbelievable speed, the void continuously echoing the intense sounds of Spiritual Energy clashing.

The Xue siblings only felt their ears buzzing and their heads spinning, forcing them to retreat dozens of feet.

As for Fang Bai, he stood in place mid-air, leisurely watching the two in fierce combat, waves of Spiritual Energy swept past him, slightly making his clothes flutter, yet his expression remained unchanged.

"City Lord Lu said this young man is remarkable, and it’s indeed true!"

The Xue siblings originally somewhat looked down upon Fang Bai, who had only initial Soul Severing cultivation, but now realized this person’s combat power was slightly stronger than their own.

Bao Zhenhai had once fought Fang Bai, knowing this young man not only excelled in Beast Taming Art but also had a robust physique, never seen before, and moreover contained extremely powerful Strange Fire within him, he couldn’t help but devote a portion of his attention to Fang Bai, guarding against his surprise attack.

However, during an exchange of blows between experts, there’s no room for distractions. In no time, he was overwhelmed by Lu Xiongfei, falling into a disadvantage.

Glancing out of the corner of his eye at Fang Bai, seeing the corners of his mouth slightly curved, with a mocking smile, Bao Zhenhai couldn’t help but feel agitated.

"Attack!"

In a moment of anxiety and anger, Bao Zhenhai shouted fiercely, his fingers rapidly transforming in front of his chest, forming various hand seals.

Between his eyebrows, rays of light emitted, and a stone seal the size of a fist suddenly flew out, hovering above his head, releasing strands of pressure.

This stone seal was Bao Zhenhai’s personal Spiritual Artifact, the Mountain Suppressing Seal, a Superior King Grade Spiritual Artifact, its power only slightly less than Royal Grade Spiritual Artifacts, an extremely formidable attack weapon.

With Bao Zhenhai’s shout, the Mountain Suppressing Seal rapidly expanded dozens of times like a millstone, smashing towards Lu Xiongfei.

As a Thunder Tribulation expert, Lu Xiongfei naturally also had a personal Spiritual Artifact.

Originally, Lu Xiongfei’s Spiritual Artifact, the Fire Cloud Spear, was only a Superior King Grade Spiritual Artifact, its power comparable to Bao Zhenhai’s Mountain Suppressing Seal, but after Fang Bai’s refinement, it ascended into a Royal Grade Spiritual Artifact, greatly increasing its power.

The Fire Cloud Spear dragged a long tail of flames, producing a whistling sound like a soaring rocket, piercing towards Bao Zhenhai’s incoming Mountain Suppressing Seal.

The tip of the Fire Cloud Spear struck the Mountain Suppressing Seal, emitting a metallic clang of "clang", then each rebounded.

At this moment, the void seemed to dim slightly, then an overwhelming wave of shock began to spread across the space in all directions.

The Xue siblings could not withstand this strong impact force, retreating once again.

Fang Bai’s hair waved and his clothes fluttered, yet his figure remained unmovable.

And the two combatants themselves, each retreated dozens of feet, then controlled their Spiritual Artifacts with their Divine Sense to attack each other.

At this time, within a radius of dozens of feet centered around Bao Zhenhai and Lu Xiongfei became a vacuum region, with immense pressure, making it impossible for the Xue siblings to intervene. They could only remain alert from afar, preventing Bao Zhenhai from suddenly escaping.

Fang Bai knew that the two were equally matched, even if they battled across the night, it might not result in a clear winner. So, he took a deep breath, grasped the void with his left hand, and the Houyi Bow, wisps of flames billowing, appeared in his hand.