Chapter 420 Catching a Turtle in a Jar
Half a month ago, William Fang received accurate intelligence about the five hegemons of the Freedom Alliance and announced that he would personally lead his troops to completely crush the Freedom Alliance.
When Wei Huan became a god, the first target he made was the Free Alliance. At the time, he did not fully understand his own power, so he chose the Free Alliance as his first target.
At the time, the Free Alliance seemed to be the largest in size and had the most powerful individuals in the region, but due to the chaotic nature of its population and the weak alliance, it could be said to have collapsed at the first blow and scattered in all directions.
Therefore, although the Freedom Alliance appeared to have been broken up by Wei Huan, it actually retained the most strength.
After that, the Free Alliance, led by the Five Overlords, went underground and began guerrilla warfare against humanity.
Human soldiers who go out on missions or for training are often ambushed by the Free Alliance.
The human race sent troops to besiege the Free Alliance time and time again. When Dou Lin was still alive, he even personally took action once. Even though he killed Fire Tyrant and Spirit Tyrant, two of the Five Tyrants, he still failed to completely eliminate the Free Alliance.
As the current supreme commander of the human race, it is only natural that William Fang would personally lead his troops into battle after confirming the intelligence of the supreme leader of the Free Alliance.
Blue Star's chariots and Canglan cultivators' flying magical artifacts complemented each other, and together with the unique travel methods of other human races, this massive army galloped across the vast land of the ninth-level world.
A week ago, the leader of the Heavenly Demons appeared and briefly fought with the human army before fleeing westward.
During the military intelligence analysis meeting, a young general raised an objection: "That demon appeared suddenly and fled in an instant. I suspect it was a trap. We can't pursue it any further."
Four days ago, the Heavenly Demon Boss reappeared and used its spatial wormhole ability to set up a trap, causing ten war chariots to become trapped in it. If the Heavenly Demon Boss had not escaped again, it is very likely that the Blue Star war chariots and the hundreds of thousands of people inside them would have been sacrificed.
At the intelligence meeting that day, more and more voices objected and urged William Fang to give up the pursuit, but William Fang, contrary to his usual behavior, said, "It is not gentlemanly to leave this grudge unavenged," and that he must pursue the matter to the end.
The young officer who was the first to object argued his case forcefully, even removing his epaulets, and risked his career to stop William.
Unfortunately, instead of learning from this, Marshal William Fang foolishly arrested the man and locked him in solitary confinement.
Immediately, dissent arose within the human race, with countless people privately discussing Marshal William's dictatorship and beginning to reminisce about the era of Marshal Wei Huan.
However, despite their dissatisfaction, military orders were paramount, and the Challenge Legion relentlessly pursued the leader of the Heavenly Demons all the way to the far west, causing the entire legion's battle line to stretch excessively long, almost breaking at both ends.
This is too dangerous!
These days, the General Staff is practically wearing out William Fang's ears. Leaders of other civilized races are also frequently requesting to meet with William Fang, and occasionally, disputes even arise.
But Marshal William Fang continued to do things his own way.
Sure enough, on that very day, William Fang's "dictatorship" came to an end.
At dawn, a force descended from the sky, like a sharp dagger, splitting the human army in two and quickly surrounding the front half where William was located.
The encirclement force was three times the size of the human legion, and for the first time, it routed the usually invincible human army, sending them fleeing like ducks in disarray, eventually trapping them in a scramble. The human challengers were forced to retreat to their chariots, relying on their defenses to engage in a difficult offensive and defensive battle with the Free Alliance's alien challengers.
As dawn broke, a thick, pungent smell of blood permeated the earth.
For the first time in over 20 years, the faces of many soldiers in the rear half of the human legion, who were cut off from the front lines after being ambushed and then blocked by the Free Alliance, showed expressions of pain and despair.
The Grim Reaper saved humanity from dire straits, and the God of Space extended humanity's glory for another ten years.
The gods have only been ascended for 5 years, is humanity's darkest hour about to arrive again?
"We must break through as soon as possible and rescue Marshal Fang." Haotian of the Canglan Civilization said to his disciples and grand-disciples, "Regardless of whether Marshal Fang's strategy is correct or not, we cannot abandon Marshal Fang at this time. Moreover, Marshal Fang is already half a step into godhood. Whether humanity can maintain its glory depends on Marshal Fang."
An elder of the Canglan Sect whispered to Haotian, "Ancestor, you are also a half-step god. As long as you are unharmed, humanity's glory will continue."
Haotian glared at the elder: "You stupid fool who can't see the point. Humans should share honor and disgrace. The ninth level world is a racial war. If we fight among ourselves, we will only make other races laugh at us."
Besides, even if I become a god, so what? Blue Star already has four gods. If Marshal Fang were to perish here today, do you think Canglan would then be able to seize power?
Haotian saw things clearly, but there was another matter he couldn't say.
Based on his understanding of William Fang, this operation was suspicious in every way. Chasing the enemy all the way here was definitely not a decision that a leader skilled in defense should make.
Similar situations have occurred in various civilizations of Wuqi. Despite much discussion, thankfully, no army has fled. Instead, they have spared no effort to rescue the Blue Star army trapped among the enemy.
One side wanted to break through, and the other wanted to rescue. Despite their best efforts, both sides were powerless to do anything. This scene finally gave the Heavenly Demon Leader a place to vent his pent-up anger.
25 years! A full 25 years!
Just think how glorious it was 25 years ago. It commanded a huge following and was the strongest. In its eyes, humans were nothing more than a group of ants that it could easily crush.
But it was hunted down by these ants for a full 25 years!
Like a dog.
How could it not hate? And how could it not feel pleasure at the sight of humanity's miserable state?
Most importantly, it knew perfectly well that none of the humans here would survive in a moment.
Who cares if they're half-gods? Who cares if they're the strongest legion? When faced with a god, they're weaker than ants, destined for destruction!
"Blood sacrifice!"
The Heavenly Demon Boss was overjoyed and beckoned to his subordinates, issuing orders.
This blood sacrifice had been in preparation for over 20 years. The human race was too powerful to capture, so it had to find a way to gather enough blood for the sacrifice from several other races that had already been wiped out by the gods.
The will of the gods descended, ordering it to capture William Fang alive. Unwilling to kill only William Fang, it devised a plan to lure him, sacrificing many important subordinates in the process. It not only attracted William Fang but also Haotian and a large number of important human leaders.
This time, it will surely cripple the human race, making it impossible for them to be arrogant again!
The stench of blood permeated the land because of the sacrifices.
The demon leader prostrated himself on the ground, praying for the gods' response. Throughout the process, he was extremely excited, his face contorted with rage.
finally……
finally!
The moment of revenge has finally arrived!!
The life energy, carried by the soaring blood energy, swirled upwards like a tornado, tearing a hole in the sky and revealing the dark divine realm.
The pressure of the gods descended from above, like a mountain pressing down on the heart of the human army.
"A god has descended!?"
Exclamations erupted from the human legion, their voices filled with barely concealed fear.
It is true that ordinary mortals cannot contend with gods. Even though they have two half-step gods here, they are still far inferior to true gods.
The elders of the Canglan Sect grabbed Haotian: "Ancestor, as long as you live, there is hope for us in Canglan. Even if the gods come, it will be nothing more than moths flying into a flame."
As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn. Please leave with us!
Please leave with us!
please……"
"What do you know?" Haotian waved away the old men and women who were tugging at his sleeves, glaring at the sky with furious eyes.
If he leaves today, it will be utterly disastrous.
Human beings are a species, even if they come from different worlds and have different civilizations, but standing here, they are all human.
This is a disaster for humanity, not just for Earth. The gods summoned by the Heavenly Demon—would they spare Canglan simply because he backed down? Impossible! Retreat will only lead to greater losses, leaving Canglan without its true support!
Even though he often has many considerations and choices, at this moment, he has no other choice.
Even if he perishes here today, Canglan still has the protection of the four gods of Blue Star. He must not escape!
There are quite a few people who think this way, after all, the four gods are really too important.
The option of "betrayal" had long since disappeared without anyone noticing. By the time people came to their senses, humanity had become a unified whole, and it was no longer possible to clearly distinguish between "you" and "me."
"Let's give it our all!"
"That's right! Rescue Marshal Fang!"
"Damn it, when I get back I'm going to impeach that bastard Fang William! But today I'm either going to die here or I'm leaving with Fang William!"
"Charge!"
The gods are about to descend, and the location of their descent is the area where William is located. However, the human army, which was clearly isolated outside and could have easily left, chose to charge forward even more desperately.
The "barrier network" laid by the Freedom Alliance will soon be breached.
When William Fang saw the two people who appeared in front of him in the train conductor's cabin, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
The newcomers were none other than Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang, who had concealed their divine aura.
Seeing Fang William's expression, Xu Qingqiang joked, "Brother, what's with that look? You don't think we're not coming, do you?"
William Fang smiled wryly: "Can't I even worry a little? I'm not made of wood, I'll still be scared when I need to be scared."
"Don't worry, the boss and I are guarding outside the world. We haven't dared to leave for a moment. We've made sure they won't come back alive this time."
The two exchanged a few jokes, then quickly became serious again.
"Just as you planned, the gods have descended."
"That was inevitable, but what I didn't expect was that those people didn't give up either." Xu Qingqiang was referring to the legions from other civilizations that were blocked outside.
"The integration work over the years has been initially effective. Besides, the leaders wouldn't be so lacking in strategic vision. If they were to step down today, they would have no place to stand in the Ninth World."
Even so, it is rare to find someone who dares to make such a choice in a life-or-death situation.
Wei Huan nodded, looking at the civilization led by Canglan with new respect.
The Canglan civilization is also a short-lived species, and is clearly similar to their Blue Star in most aspects, and has considerable potential.
Wei Huan was focused on Blue Star and had paid limited attention to the Canglan civilization. Only now did he realize that Haotian had entered the Dao through the sharp laws of the metal element and that becoming a god was only a matter of time. Now that this matter was settled, he should meet with him.
As they spoke, the crack in the sky widened, as if it had been torn apart. The blue sky and white clouds had long since vanished, leaving only an ominous crimson hue at the edge of the torn sky.
A beam of white light fell, freezing everything in its path before it even hit the ground. The frigid wind howled like ghosts, and the vegetation was frozen into ice sculptures.
Immediately afterwards, an ice dragon appeared in the sky.
"The God of Extreme Cold?"
"It seems that the divine title has been snatched up by their own people again."
"Ten years have passed, and the divine core is now complete, but unfortunately, compared to the previous Frost Dragon, its strength is far inferior."
“That’s right. That ice dragon has some knowledge of other ice laws, but it only has extreme cold, so it’s easy to deal with.”
Mu Zhong and Xu Qingqiang chatted leisurely, while Fang William shook his head and smiled bitterly. In his eyes, it was a different story. Once one achieved godhood, one could suppress ordinary mortals. Under the other party's undisguised divine power, he could hardly breathe.
Especially after the Frost Dragon's gaze swept over the Blue Star chariots and then landed precisely on one of them, releasing a strong killing intent, William felt even more pressure, as if the air itself had frozen.
William's eyes were bloodshot as he struggled to unleash his sturdy shield domain to resist the aura directed at him.
He commanded, "All of you, attack the God of Extreme Cold with all your might!"
Facing the gods, the human army did not lose its fighting spirit. Under immense pressure, they took up their weapons and swung their longswords at the gods!
What about God?
It's just a life form that has cultivated to be stronger!
kill! !
Dense artillery fire erupted from the tanks, with firepower far exceeding that used against the Free Alliance. The Ice Dragon, which had only recently become the God of Extreme Cold, was forced to withdraw its claws that were reaching for William.
This unusual outburst caught the attention of the Heavenly Demon Leader. Why wasn't such powerful firepower used when they were surrounded? If it had been used then, they should have been able to escape.
Is it because they are facing a god that they have resorted to a one-time use but extremely powerful weapon?
Or...or is there some other reason?
The Heavenly Demon Leader's caution was clearly not necessary for the gods.
The God of Extreme Cold's "debut" was a slap in the face, and anger arose in his eyes. He swung his icy dragon claws, easily freezing the cannon fire launched by the human chariots, and countless ice shards shot towards the human legion.
Human warriors, relying on the defenses of their chariots and their individual abilities, struggled to hold off the enemy. For a time, the battlefield was shrouded in icy mist, and the shouts of battle shook the heavens.
William gritted his teeth and persevered. Although his solid shield domain could barely protect the surroundings, cracks appeared in the domain under the pressure of the god of extreme cold.
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang remained hidden to the side, quietly observing the battle.
They knew that now was not the time to act. The human army's tenacious resistance was a crucial part of the plan. Only by delaying the enemy for as long as possible could they lure out the real "big fish".
Finally, at the critical moment, the army that had been blocked on the other side, led by Haotian and other Canglan cultivators, broke through the encirclement and stormed in.
The two forces joined forces and coordinated perfectly. Using their chariots as strongholds, they formed a defensive formation and simultaneously dispatched elite squads to flank and attack the God of Extreme Cold, launching a war of attrition.
Despite the continuous fall of soldiers to the icicles and the rising casualty figures, the morale of the entire army remained as fervent as a burning flame, showing no signs of abating.
"These soldiers are truly admirable!" Xu Qingqiang exclaimed in a low voice.
Wei Huan nodded slightly: "They are the backbone of the human race. We are determined to win this battle. Let's wait a little longer; the big fish hasn't taken the bait yet."
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, space suddenly distorted, and the figure of the skeletal god, exuding an aura of decay, slowly emerged.
His body was pure white as he descended from the great hole in the sky. His slender half-body was upside down, and his body was soft and limp, resembling the unique form of an invertebrate insect. His pair of black eyes without whites blinked, and a terrifying pressure from a mid-level god was released.
It looked like a maggot crawling out of the eyeball of a dead fish, pale and rotting.
The moment the God of Bones appeared, he let out a sharp, piercing whistle, the sound like a blade slicing through the sky. Immediately afterward, the bones around him seemed to come alive, writhing and instantly transforming into countless bone blades that shot towards the human warriors.
Wherever the bone blade passed, black cracks were slashed through the air. Its target was exceptionally clear, heading straight for William Fang.
Clearly, it was acting on the secret orders of the Lord of Flesh and Blood, determined to seize the Ancient God Body Cultivation Method.
"They're here!" Wei Huan's eyes shone brightly, a hint of excitement flashing in them, and he said in a low voice.
Xu Qingqiang clenched his fists, and the power of the Blood Law within his body began to surge. His entire body seemed to be enveloped in a layer of blood-red light, ready to strike at any moment.
At the same time, the ancient god-insect hidden outside the realm, upon receiving the command from Wei Huan, instantly expanded its enormous body, becoming even more massive and blotting out the sky.
He emerged from the void, sealing off the entrance to the passage completely, emanating an ancient and powerful aura, like an insurmountable barrier.
Any god who attempts to return to the divine realm from here will be blocked by Him.
"We've finally waited for it. This time, we must make sure it never comes back!" Xu Qingqiang gritted his teeth, his words filled with ruthlessness.
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang exchanged a glance, their eyes conveying a tacit understanding.
The next second, the two of them shot off like arrows, rushing towards the God of Bones simultaneously.
Wei Huan brandished the corrupted spear, unleashing the power of the Impure Earth Law, which surged forth, carrying with it a dense aura of death and a mysterious power of decay, like a black dragon baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at the God of Bones.
Xu Qingqiang's Blood Law resonated with Wei Huan's power, and the crimson light around him grew even more intense, as if it would dye the surrounding space into a sea of blood.
The God of Bones turned his head sharply, his face filled with disbelief, which then twisted into a ferocious grimace.
"Why are you here!? In this world!?"
He was afraid.
Calamity, two calamities are waiting for Him in the world?
This is a trap! It's a trap!
When I saw these two people, it was as if I also saw the Grim Reaper's scythe swinging down on me.
The God of Bones wanted to escape, but his path had been blocked by the ancient god worms, leaving him no choice but to hastily engage in battle in a panic.
The enormous snail shell, like a giant hammer, swung down towards the two of them.
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang dodged to the left and right, separating from each other and easily avoiding the attack.
Although they cannot unleash their divine power within the world, the ancient divine bodies are unrestricted as long as they do not use the "Mountain Character Divine Mark". However, when gods descend into the world, they can only descend in their divine form. Without the blessing of their divine bodies, in front of Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang, they are like ferocious beasts that have lost their sharp teeth and claws, all show and no substance, unable to display their power.
Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang arrived and engaged in a fierce battle with the God of Bones. As a mid-level god, although he had lost his claws and teeth, he possessed thick skin and flesh, making it impossible for Wei Huan and Xu Qingqiang to use the "Mountain Character Divine Pattern". For a short time, they were unable to defeat him.
In the sky, powerful energy surged, and the aftershocks of the three's battle distorted and warped the surrounding space, making it seem as if it might collapse at any moment. The human warriors retreated hastily, seeking safe havens, fearing they might be drawn into this battle between gods.
Is that our god?
"Those are Marshal Wei and General Xu!"
"They're back! Our gods have returned!"
The human warriors cheered, momentarily forgetting that they were on the battlefield. Many even stepped out of their chariots, looking up at the sky with sparkling eyes.
Haotian was also among them. He stood on a flying sword, wearing a silver robe with wide sleeves and a white jade crown, dressed like an ancient person, and looked at the two figures in the sky with a strange light in his eyes.
At this moment, everything that I couldn't understand before became clear.
No wonder this battle was so strange. Marshal William, who should never have been so reckless, became the most reckless and aggressive. It turns out it was all for this moment!
The battle between gods cannot be observed, but now that both sides have suppressed their strength within the world, the battlefield can be seen by both sides.
Haotian watched with a gleam in his eyes, his face showing amazement, envy, and anticipation.
Xu Qingqiang moved with agility, like a ghost, and instantly circled behind the God of Bones.
"Hehehe." He formed his hands into claws, his nails so black they seemed to devour space, and slashed down at the back of the Bone God's neck, tearing a rift in space itself.
His claws moved with such speed that it was impossible to keep up with the eye, accompanied by a series of eerie "hehehe" laughs, causing the skeletal god to scream in agony.
Wei Huan brandished his corrupted spear like a venomous snake emerging from its hole, aiming straight for the brow of the Bone God. The power of the ancient god's body was equivalent to that of a hundred mountains, and the tip of his spear also concealed the laws of the corrupted earth.
If this attack lands, the God of Bones will surely die.
At the critical moment, the Bone God hurriedly shrank his body into the shell, ultimately choosing instinct and hiding.
When snails and turtles encounter an attack, don't they have no choice but to retreat into their shells?
"Watch this attack!" Xu Qingqiang roared, scratching his claws at the snail shell.
A flash of light shone on the snail shell, and Xu Qingqiang was thrown out.
"Oh shit!"
Xu Qingqiang showed no divine demeanor whatsoever. A cloud of blood mist gathered and dispersed around him, like a blood-stained blade, and he sped back.
"Hehehe!"
Arrest them!
"Hehehe!"
Scratch, scratch, scratch!
Although this snail shell was not the true form of the Bone God, but merely a manifestation of divine laws, it was exceptionally sturdy, and Xu Qingqiang was unable to do anything about it.
Just as everyone was getting impatient, a scream suddenly came from the other side.
They then realized that they had been so captivated by Xu Qingqiang's imposing presence that they had forgotten that not only was Marshal Wei present on the battlefield, but also a lower-level deity.
It was while they were distracted that Wei Huan made his move.
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