mtl008 Chapter 88 Results of the Battle of Qingtai Slope
Chapter 88 Results of the Battle of Qingtai Slope
The Faith Gang turned back to fight. Faced with danger, their subconscious told them to stick together. This is human nature; when you're afraid, your companions can give you courage.
"Ha ha……"
Zheng Qian laughed loudly. He ripped open his blood-soaked clothes, revealing strong muscles and a gunshot scar on his abdomen.
That was left by Hua Feng, and it was the only time he was injured, almost costing him his life.
Facing the returning Xinyi Gang, Zheng Qian's gaze was icy as he slowly walked forward, his aura growing more imposing with each step.
By the time Zheng Qian reached the fifth step, the experts from the Xinyi Gang had already rushed in front of him and raised their broadswords to chop down on his head.
Just then, Zheng Qian drew his sword.
"Three-stage slash".
Zheng Qian's blood and qi surged even more intensely, as if he wanted to devour the enemy's essence and blood, causing his eyes to become bloodshot.
The first strike, a trail of afterimages, instantly ripped through the sky, tearing the air apart wherever it passed. The Xinyi Gang expert's broadsword was still in mid-air when his body was already severed. Enemies within five meters were swept away by this sword's force like a giant wave, dying instantly.
With the first strike, Zheng Qian was already five meters away, and the heavy sword Guardian Heart slashed out mercilessly once again.
With his second strike, Zheng Qian's momentum was even more ferocious. The moment his heavy sword was swung, an invisible wind blade extended forward along with the sword light. Enemies within ten meters were utterly unable to withstand this force and were all cut in two.
At this moment, Zheng Qian appeared ten meters away. His blood was boiling, and his killing intent radiated out as if it were a tangible thing. He swung his heavy sword, Guardian of the Heart, once again.
The third strike, the instant the greatsword was swung, seemed to unleash a whirlwind from its tip, carrying a destructive force. Enemies within fifteen meters were instantly shattered like ships swallowed by a giant wave, swept away by this gust.
After the three slashes, Zheng Qian felt as if his body had been hollowed out. He held the heavy sword to his heart and closed his eyes to enjoy the sensation.
In his mind, six drops of mysterious liquid fell, instantly restoring his physical and mental strength from exhaustion to its peak. His body trembled, and he couldn't help but shout.
"Cool."
Guo Zhengfeng was stunned, Qin Luyang was stunned, and Feng Baqiang was also staring blankly at Zheng Qian. The members of the Xinyi Gang stood still, not daring to launch an attack.
Also stunned were the forces watching from the woods, including the Shadow Guards.
"Impossible, someone in the late stage of the Bone Refining Realm couldn't be that strong."
"Incredible, but once Qin Luyang makes his move, he's still doomed."
"Yes, Qin Luyang and his guards are so powerful that even those in the late Blood Refining Realm would have to avoid them. Zheng Qian is doomed today."
Wu Yuxiao clenched his fists, praying incessantly in his heart.
Zheng Qian, you have to win! I'm betting my future and my life on helping you.
On the battlefield, Zheng Qian was full of vigor, while Guo Zhengfeng and the others were grieved and their faces were contorted with anger.
Looking into the depths of the woods, Guo Zhengfeng knew that many forces were secretly observing. If he failed today, he might lose his life, and his brother Guo Yi would lose face in the imperial court. The two brothers would become a laughing stock in Yancheng.
"Brother Qin, I have no choice but to ask you to take action. I will definitely offer you a thousand taels of silver when we get back." Guo Zhengfeng adopted a very humble attitude, increasing the amount from one hundred taels to one thousand taels to get Qin Luyang to take action, determined to eliminate Zheng Qian, this potential threat.
"Haha, brother, you're too kind. Zheng Qian is already exhausted after fighting for so long, but his fighting strength is undeniable. You won't lose a thousand taels."
Qin Luyang first exchanged a few polite words to show that he was not someone who would take advantage of others, then his killing intent surged, and he drew his broadsword with a clang.
"Kill Zheng Qian, and we'll play at Juchunlou for three days and three nights! Kill him!" Qin Luyang roared, charging towards Zheng Qian first.
"kill."
One hundred guards roared, wielding broadswords, their eyes cold and fierce, like a pack of ferocious cheetahs ready to tear Zheng Qian to shreds.
Qin Luyang charged forward on his warhorse, his broadsword drawing a sharp arc in the air as it slashed down at Zheng Qian with a whooshing sound.
Ding.
Sparks flew as swords clashed, but Zheng Qian stood tall and straight, calmly receiving Qin Luyang's blow.
Qin Luyang's strength was only over 8,000 jin, and even with his internal martial arts, the power he could unleash while charging on horseback was only over 10,000 jin. Zheng Qian showed no fear.
"Hmph, that's all."
Zheng Qian sneered, and with a swift movement, he rushed towards Qin Luyang like lightning. As he swung his heavy sword, it was as if ten thousand pounds of force were being unleashed, causing the surrounding air to tremble.
"Fierce Slash".
The heavy sword, guarding the heart, slashed down on Qin Luyang, who had turned his horse around, as if Mount Tai were pressing down on him. Qin Luyang was shocked; he had not expected Zheng Qian to be so fast.
Qin Luyang was also a seasoned veteran. He knew that if the warhorse lost its advantage in charging, it would be difficult for him to exert his fighting power. He pulled hard on the reins, and the warhorse understood its master's intention, raising its front legs to trample Zheng Qian.
Swish.
A flash of sword light, and the warhorse was cleaved in two, blood raining down.
Qin Luyang, as expected of a mid-stage Bone Refining Realm expert, leaped high on horseback and slashed down at Zheng Qian with his broadsword.
"die."
Zheng Qian raised his heavy sword and forcefully blocked Qin Luyang's broadsword. Qin Luyang unleashed a force of over 10,000 jin and slashed Zheng Qian back three steps.
At this moment, a hundred guards rushed in, forming a battle formation of ten men each, and began to surround and kill Zheng Qian.
"With Vice Commander Qin making a move, Zheng Qian is doomed."
"I bet he won't last ten seconds before the guards take him down."
"Ten seconds? Eight seconds at most."
Those watching from the woods shook their heads. "The people up there must be bored out of their minds, making them come here so early in the morning to enjoy the breeze."
The Shadow Guards were also mocking Wu Yuxiao, but only Lord Mingxing frowned. He had seen Zheng Qian's extraordinary strength. Although his cultivation level was low, his strength had already exceeded 10,000 jin. He had only one thought in his mind.
Ten thousand jin is the strength of the peak of the Blood Refining Realm, which is enough to break through to the Spirit Fusion Realm. Zheng Qian is only in the late stage of the Bone Refining Realm. How could he have such strong power?
Could he be the reincarnation of the God of Strength?
In the center of the battlefield, Zheng Qian was fiercely clashing in the sword formation. The guards' sword formation was indeed very powerful, combining offense and defense, but unfortunately they encountered Zheng Qian.
"Explosive Slash".
In the center of the sword formation, Zheng Qian used the Explosive Slash again and again, cutting down all the guards surrounding him, leaving no intact corpses.
Qin Luyang raised his sword to block the explosive slash, but was nearly disemboweled. His broadsword was cut in two by the heavy sword Guardian of the Heart, and blood flowed freely from his abdomen.
Too brutal.
The onlookers in the woods fell silent. They watched Zheng Qian unleash his power, reaping the lives of the guards with each sword strike, and felt a chill run down their spines.
The North Gate Killer truly lives up to his name.
"Feng Baqiang, kill him with me!" Guo Zhengfeng couldn't sit still any longer. He drew his sword and charged at Zheng Qian. Feng Baqiang had no choice but to draw two short spears and follow Guo Zhengfeng to kill Zheng Qian.
In less than a minute, only about twenty guards remained.
"kill."
Guo Zhengfeng's warhorse charged in, and he and Feng Baqiang attacked Zheng Qian from the left and right respectively.
"Well done, Burst Slash!"
The heavy sword spun 360 degrees, kicking up broken grass and dirt, and collided with the sword and short spear in the air, producing a pleasant clanging sound, directly cutting the two warhorses into four pieces.
"what……"
Guo Zhengfeng lay on the ground screaming in agony; Zheng Qian's indiscriminate attack had severed both of his legs.
Feng Baqiang's eyes were filled with fear, and his hands holding the two guns trembled uncontrollably. He was no match for Zheng Qian's strength.
"You're so weak, yet you still want to gang up on me?" Zheng Qian said coldly, his eyes filled with disdain and mockery.
More than twenty guards shielded Qin Luyang behind them. They were afraid; Zheng Qian's strength far exceeded theirs, and they simply couldn't defeat him.
"Zheng Qian, you are indeed a formidable fighter, but don't forget, this is Yan City. We are the Yan City Guard, and I am Qin Luyang, the deputy commander of the Guard. Do you dare to kill me? Do you dare to kill us?" Qin Luyang roared. He, a mid-stage Blood Refining Realm cultivator, was no match for Zheng Qian, a late-stage Bone Refining Realm cultivator. However, he believed that Zheng Qian would not dare to kill him, as he was the deputy commander of the Guard.
Zheng Qian smiled contemptuously. "Deputy Commander of the Guard? Let me tell you, even if you were the commander-in-chief, you would die today, let alone if you were the deputy commander."
As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Qian's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he rushed towards Qin Luyang.
"First strike, Phantom Sky Rift."
Zheng Qian's figure suddenly accelerated, leaving a trail of afterimages as his sword light pierced the sky, slashing fiercely at Qin Luyang and the guards.
what……
The guards screamed in agony; the first strike killed them all, except for Qin Luyang, who managed to block it with a broken sword in hand.
"Zheng Qian, don't kill me, I..." Qin Luyang was terrified. He wanted to beg for mercy, but what came was Zheng Qian's voice, which sounded like it came from hell.
"Second slash, Wind Blade Soul Severing."
Zheng Qian's momentum became even more fierce. The moment he swung his heavy sword, it was as if an invisible wind blade extended forward with the sword light. Wherever it passed, grass and trees were cut down, and soil and rocks were cracked. The sword energy directly cut Qin Luyang in two, and his soul was scattered.
"The third strike, the boundless天地无极 (Heaven and Earth Without Limits)."
Zheng Qian's voice continued, and his heavy sword, like a tsunami crashing against the shore, whipped up a whirlwind and slashed towards Feng Baqiang.
puff……
Feng Baqiang raised two short spears, but they were useless; he was knocked away by a sword.
Just as Zheng Qian was about to strike Feng Baqiang, he changed the direction of his sword and slammed it heavily into Feng Baqiang's body, sending him flying dozens of meters away. His bones cracked all over his body, rendering him unable to fight.
Zheng Qian held back and did not kill Feng Baqiang.
Two drops of mysterious liquid fell into his mind, and Zheng Qian regained some of his strength. He picked up his heavy sword and walked toward Guo Zhengfeng with a cold smile.
Guo Zhengfeng's legs had been severed, and he was now crawling forward like a dog, supporting his body with his hands.
In the decisive battle at Qingtai Slope, the Xinyi Gang lost.