Chapter 387: Lu Commander: Savior of the Helpless, Destroyer of Starfall Pavilion!
"It's you?!" Di Xiezi's heart was filled with shock. How was Lu Bu here?
"Master Qiu Mao! Master Lu Bu!"
"Lu Bu!"
Behind him, Cao Ye and Tian Huo Zun zhe were instantly overjoyed at the sight of Lu Bu. Salvation was at hand... Wait, what did it matter if they came? They weren't a match for Di Xiezi either!
The joy on their faces froze before it could fully bloom. What could three additional people accomplish besides adding to the body count?
"Kehehe... Truly a case of 'search high and low, only to find it effortlessly!'" After a brief moment of shock, Di Xiezi regained his composure. How could someone like Lu Bu be worth such alarm? This was a perfect chance to settle old scores!
With that thought, a vicious gleam flashed in his eyes, and a violent aura roared out like a hurricane.
"Oh? So you're Lu Bu?" The Fifth Heavenly Sovereign from Soul Hall scrutinized Lu Bu, a faint look of disdain appearing on his fierce, aged face. "Aside from having a face that might charm women, there's nothing noteworthy about you."
"Heh... Di Xiezi, you've recovered well," Lu Bu ignored the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign entirely, looking at Di Xiezi with a faint smile. "You've even managed to restore your physical body. Too bad your strength didn't recover as well. An Eight Turn Dou Zun like you isn't much to look at anymore."
"Don't worry, boy. This so called 'Eight Turn' will be more than enough to obliterate both your body and soul!" Di Xiezi's eyes gleamed with bloodlust as hatred twisted his face.
"Tian Huo Zun zhe, Elders, leave the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign to you. Make sure he doesn't escape again," Lu Bu said nonchalantly, dusting off his sleeves. "As for Di Xiezi, I'll handle him myself."
"Hah! You insolent fool!" Before Lu Bu's words had fully landed, the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign sneered coldly.
Hearing Lu Bu's words, both Tian Huo Zun zhe and Cao Ye's expressions changed drastically. How could Lu Bu possibly face such a notorious figure like Di Xiezi on his own?
"Kehehe... Boy, die!" Di Xiezi let out a sinister laugh, clenching his fist. Violent, scorching flames erupted like a bolt of lightning, hurtling straight toward Lu Bu's neck.
"Kehehe... Let's see you sneak attack me this time!"
"Not good!" Cao Ye and Tian Huo Zun zhe shouted in alarm, preparing to intervene. They had just faced Di Xiezi moments ago and knew firsthand how terrifying his power was.
On the other hand, Lu Bu merely chuckled coldly. Raising his five fingers glowing with a dark golden hue, he casually thrust his palm forward.
Boom!
Flames erupted as a powerful shockwave swept across the area.
When the smoke cleared, Lu Bu's palm remained steady, wisps of smoke curling from his fingers. The ferocious fiery attack capable of severely injuring a Five Turn Dou Zun had left him completely unscathed.
"What a terrifyingly strong body!" Di Xiezi's expression grew solemn as he recalled that battle at Starfall Pavilion, where he had taken a direct hit from Lu Bu's whip like leg before falling prey to a Heavenly Technique. Even at his peak, he hadn't been able to dismiss Lu Bu's physical strength.
"How is this possible? How is this pretty boy so strong?" The Fifth Heavenly Sovereign's heart sank. As the commander of the Black Abyss Army, Lu Bu could indeed rival Eight or Nine Turn Dou Zun experts despite being only Five Turn himself.
"Let's take care of the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign first, then we'll help him!" Qiu Mao shouted. He knew how formidable Lu Bu was and believed he could hold his ground against Di Xiezi for a while. The priority was to eliminate the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign.
"Kill!"
Tian Huo Zun zhe and Cao Ye exchanged a glance before charging forward with a battle cry, their bodies moving as swift as lightning.
"Damn it!" The Fifth Heavenly Sovereign's expression changed drastically. As a mere Four Turn Dou Zun, how could he withstand an assault from three experts of this caliber?
"Kehehe... Fifth Heavenly Sovereign, today is the day you die!" Qiu Mao cackled, his hands igniting in a blaze of flames as he struck out ferociously.
"!!!"
Cao Ye glanced sideways at Qiu Mao in shock. "What's wrong with this old man? Why does his laugh sound so much like someone from Soul Hall?"
Could he be a Soul Hall imposter?
"Kehehe... You barely escaped last time. Let's see you run now!" Tian Huo Zun zhe added, letting out a similarly eerie laugh as he unleashed a powerful punch. "Die!"
Cao Ye: "..."
What is even happening?
…
Western Dan Region, Near the Central Region Border
"Something's off about Soul Hall," Tian Lei zi said gravely.
"Indeed. Bone Ghost's presence has disappeared," Xuan Kong zi replied in a low tone. Bone Ghost was a renowned Half Saint. Without him, Soul Hall wouldn't have been able to hold both of them at bay for so long.
However, the sudden disappearance of Bone Ghost felt like a blade hanging over their heads, ready to strike at any moment. A Half Saint hiding in the shadows was a threat too great to ignore.
"What should we do now?" Tian Lei zi's expression grew even more serious. He was fully aware of the danger posed by a Half Saint.
"Kill! Break through the enemies before us!" Xuan Kong zi's eyes flashed with cold determination as he snorted. "No matter what Bone Ghost is planning, if he doesn't want to lose, he'll have to protect his subordinates.
"Slaughter them, and I refuse to believe Bone Ghost won't show himself. He won't just sit back and watch!"
"Alright!" Tian Lei zi shouted firmly. "I'll signal everyone to attack!"
Boom!
At that moment, a powerful aura surged, followed by piercing, bone chilling wails that set their hairs on end.
"Nine Turn Dou Zun?!"
Xuan Kong zi and Tian Lei zi roared as they shot into the sky. Behind them, numerous other powerful auras surged as one.
High above, the black robed Soul Clan member, Hun Qiao, stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face. Behind him, nearly twenty Dou Zun experts stood in formation, shrouded in black mist, their presence exuding malevolence and murderous intent.
On the Dan Tower's side, over twenty Dou Zun experts rose to meet them, led by Xuan Kong zi and Tian Lei zi. Their formation was resolute and disciplined.
"Who are you? Where is Bone Ghost?" Xuan Kong zi demanded coldly. He had never seen this black robed man before. Despite their long battles with Soul Hall, this person's name had never surfaced.
"Heh… Dragging this out any longer would be pointless. The revered Heavenly Sovereign has decided to end this with one decisive strike and wipe out your Dan Tower once and for all," Hun Qiao said with a faint smile.
"The forces at Yan Shan City were weak. Once they're dealt with, taking care of you all will be simple."
Hun Qiao laughed lightly. "As for me, I've been tasked with keeping the two of you occupied."
Hearing this, Xuan Kong zi and Tian Lei zi's faces darkened. If Bone Ghost had truly acted as described, Elder Cao and the others at Yan Shan City were in grave danger.
Hun Qiao watched the two Dan Tower leaders with an amused expression. Of course, this wasn't the full story. In truth, Bone Ghost had taken Soul Hall's strongest forces to launch an assault on Starfall Pavilion. Their mission was simple: annihilate Starfall Pavilion, kill Yao Chen, and capture Xiao Yan alive!
As for Dan Tower, it would be held in check by himself, Di Xiezi, and the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign. Today, no one could save Starfall Pavilion.
That was Soul Hall's decree, and no one could change it.
"You underestimate Elder Cao and Tian Huo Zun zhe," Xuan Kong zi said after a moment of silence. "They won't fall so easily."
"Moreover, before they do, you'll already be dead."
With that, his aura surged, locking firmly onto Hun Qiao. Beside him, Tian Lei zi's eyes turned icy as crackling blue flames enveloped his fist.
"Hehe… I may not be much, but if I was entrusted with stalling the two of you, it means I have some tricks up my sleeve," Hun Qiao replied with a soft laugh, completely unbothered.
"With just your Nine Turn Dou Zun cultivation?" Xuan Kong zi sneered coldly. He and Tian Lei zi were both Nine Turn Dou Zuns. Did this man think he could block the two of them alone? Did he fancy himself a Half Saint?
Before his words had fully landed, Hun Qiao's hands began forming seals. A black vortex rune slowly appeared on his forehead.
Instantly, Hun Qiao's aura surged, growing stronger by the second. Violent energy howled outward, and in the blink of an eye, it reached the level of an entry stage Half Saint.
"A Soul Clan member?!" Xuan Kong zi and Tian Lei zi's faces darkened. They immediately realized how troublesome this situation had become.
"Now, am I enough to deal with the two of you?" Hun Qiao rolled his neck, feeling the surging energy coursing through his body, and a faint smile curled his lips.
"Drawing on the power of your bloodline? How long can you sustain it?" Tian Lei zi scoffed coldly.
"Kill! Go all out! Destroy them!" Xuan Kong zi wasted no more time. With a wave of his hand, a crimson flame formed into a ferocious giant serpent that roared as it charged forward.
"To deal with the two of you, this is more than enough… kehehe!"
"Kill! Wipe out these Soul Hall scum!" Behind Xuan Kong zi and Tian Lei zi, twenty Dou Zuns roared in unison, surging forward with murderous intent.
"Kehehe... Did you think we weren't prepared? Formation, activate!"
In an instant, thunderous clashes erupted as waves of terrifying energy blasted outward, each one powerful enough to annihilate ordinary Dou Zuns. The battlefield became a chaotic scene of destruction as energy ripples surged in all directions.
...
Boom!
Fiery energy exploded violently.
"Urgh!" The Fifth Heavenly Sovereign of Soul Hall was sent flying, blood spurting from his mouth.
"Damn it, Di Xiezi! What the hell are you doing? Hurry up and deal with that brat so you can help me!" the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign roared angrily.
"Kehehe… Not even the gods can save you today!" Cao Ye rolled up his sleeves and grinned menacingly.
Among everyone present, he had been entangled with the Fifth Heavenly Sovereign for the longest time. Now, with his grudge finally being settled, his heart was brimming with satisfaction.
Bang!
Elsewhere, the sound of a heavy clash rang out as two figures were sent flying apart.
"So, you're a Taixu Ancient Dragon. No wonder your physical body is so strong!" Di Xiezi clenched his fist, feeling the dull pain radiating from it. His expression was dark and grim.
Opposite him, Lu Bu stood surrounded by a dark golden aura. His hands were covered in fine scales, with sharp white bone spikes extending from his fingertips. Purple gold dragon patterns faintly appeared on his arms, radiating a terrifying and ferocious aura that could split mountains and shatter stone.
"How does it feel?" Lu Bu sneered. "You were just talking about breaking my bones one by one. What happened? Can't manage it anymore?"
"..." Di Xiezi glared at Lu Bu, his eyes filled with venomous hatred. "Don't get cocky, boy. So what if your physical body is strong? I can still destroy you!"
Screech! Screech!
As he spoke, black flames erupted around him, radiating a terrifying aura. Black spatial cracks began to appear at his sides, exuding destruction, death, and despair.
Lu Bu's brow furrowed slightly, his expression growing more serious. As expected of a former Nine Turn Dou Zun, this level of power posed a genuine threat even to him.
"Kehehe... You're as good as dead!" Di Xiezi laughed coldly, stepping forward. His figure vanished in an instant.
"Is that so? You'd better hurry, though. The Fifth Heavenly Sovereign won't last much longer!" Lu Bu taunted, golden wings growing from his back. The cyan red wings shimmered faintly with golden light as they trembled slightly.
Screech!
A black streak of light slashed down, cleaving through space and seemingly splitting Lu Bu in half.
The black spatial fissure radiated a chilling aura, but the halved figure of Lu Bu began to fade it was merely an afterimage!
"Stop being so smug!" Di Xiezi growled, his eyes flashing with malice. "I might as well tell you Bone Ghost Heavenly Sovereign has already led an army to annihilate Starfall Pavilion. Your esteemed elder, Yao Chen, is as good as dead today!"
In the distance, Lu Bu's figure reappeared. Hearing this, he froze for a moment, caught slightly off guard. So soon? Soul Hall was already making its move?
"An opening!" Di Xiezi's eyes gleamed as he seized the moment. He vanished like a phantom, black flames roaring around him with a soul stirring screech.
Why did he reveal this information?
It was to unsettle Lu Bu's focus!
The same way Lu Bu had previously used Ren Xiezi's death to shake him before launching a sneak attack!
"Oh, what a delightful surprise," Lu Bu muttered, raising an eyebrow with a hint of amusement.
"What?!" Di Xiezi was taken aback. Didn't this brat have a good relationship with Yao Chen? Why was he reacting this way? Shouldn't he be panicking in despair?
Bang!
Lu Bu countered with a palm strike, meeting Di Xiezi's blow head on. As he retreated, his expression remained playful. "Well, that's some good news. Very interesting..."
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Heavenly Star Mountain Range, Star Realm
Xiao Yan sat atop a secluded hill in Starfall Pavilion, his breathing calm as he recovered from the exhaustion of the past few days spent refining pills.
Woo !
Suddenly, a sharp alarm echoed throughout the Star Realm. Xiao Yan's eyes snapped open as he leapt to his feet.
"Teacher, what's happening?" Xiao Yan asked as he arrived at the Star Realm's entrance, his voice steady despite his growing concern.
Before he could get an answer, a cold, hoarse voice resounded across the Star Realm.
"Yao Chen! Xiao Yan! You two dared to burn down my halls and slaughter countless Heavenly Sovereigns and Guardians! Your crimes are unforgivable!"
"Today, by order of the Sovereign, I, Bone Ghost, will exterminate Starfall Pavilion! All within, surrender now and you may yet live. Resist, and you shall be killed without mercy!"
Boom!
A powerful shockwave smashed into the entrance to the Star Realm, creating a web of black cracks that spread ominously across its surface.
"They say we burned their halls? And killed their Heavenly Sovereigns and Guardians?" Xiao Yan frowned deeply.
"That's not important!" Yao Chen interrupted coldly. "Bone Ghost is the Second Heavenly Sovereign a Half Saint. He's here with an army, leaving us no path of retreat. We have no choice but to fight to the death!"
With a wave of his sleeve, Yao Chen opened the entrance to the Star Realm.
Outside, Bone Ghost stood at the forefront, flanked by the Sixth Heavenly Sovereign, Hun Mie, and two sinister black robed elders. Among them were also old enemies like Tianming Sect's Chen and other powerful figures, all gathered in an intimidating formation.
"Heh... A Half Saint and five or six Nine Turn Dou Zuns. Quite the show of force against little old Starfall Pavilion!" Yao Chen sneered coldly.
"Yao Chen! Xiao Yan! Today, you two will die without question!" Bone Ghost rasped, his voice grating like nails on a chalkboard, the killing intent in it chilling to the bone.
"Xiao Yan! Your Starfall Pavilion has no escape today. Surrender now!" Tianming Sect's Chen shouted.
"Hmph! Do you think Starfall Pavilion has no defenders?"
At that moment, five powerful auras surged forward, sending shockwaves rippling through the air. The sudden display of power left Chen pale with shock. "Impossible! Where did Starfall Pavilion get so many Dou Zun experts?"
Bone Ghost's gaunt face darkened slightly. What was going on here?
"Hmph... Let's see who dares destroy Starfall Pavilion today!" Xiao Yan sneered coldly.
"Did you think I'd come unprepared?" Yao Chen smirked faintly.
"Kehehe... If not for Lu Bu's pill recipes, we wouldn't have been able to recruit so many experts," Feng Zun zhe said, his figure appearing as he laughed heartily.
"Lu Bu has saved Starfall Pavilion! Kehehe!"
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