Chu Tianyao traveled at a rapid pace...
He was not far from Nangong Yanyu's main force.
Suddenly, a wisp of sword energy struck.
Chu Tianyao raised his hand and unleashed a sword aura, neutralizing the opponent's attack.
He was forced to stop and look up...
The person before me was dressed in plain clothes and had a tall and straight figure; he was none other than Ye Linyuan, the Lord of Linyuan City.
Chu Tianyao struggled to suppress the spread of the "shattered red" within his body, and said in a deep voice, "Ye Linyuan! You think you can stop me?"
"Can't you tell that I've already reached the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm?"
Ye Linyuan remained calm and slowly said, "I can see that."
A strange sense of unease arose in Chu Tianyao's heart: "In just over a month, I've soared from the ninth level of the Golden Core Realm to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm..."
"Why is Ye Linyuan not shocked at all! Not only that... he gives me a strange feeling... he is not an opponent that can be easily defeated."
“Completely different from the thousand-man commander of the Qionghuang Army before… the sword aura emanating from Ye Linyuan still makes me feel threatened.”
Ye Linyuan quietly observed the young man before him, his aura beginning to rise steadily...
A sharp sword intent emanated from Ye Linyuan's body, as if breaking through some shackles.
Chu Tianyao raised an eyebrow. "So that's how it is... I was wondering why I couldn't withstand your three sword strikes that day."
"So, you were already at the Nascent Soul stage, but you suppressed your cultivation level to the Golden Core stage."
Ye Linyuan's aura began to change completely!
He exuded a sword intent as deep as an abyss...
And these sword intents are transforming from being as silent as an abyss into being sharp and piercing!
The sword intent has awakened!
Nascent Soul Realm Level 1... Nascent Soul Realm Level 2... Nascent Soul Realm Level 3...
Until... the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm!
This is truly an outrageous thing.
Many people had predicted that Ye Linyuan had already reached the Nascent Soul Realm.
However, no one would have imagined that Ye Linyuan actually possessed the cultivation level of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm!
This Lord Ye has actually already reached the pinnacle of the Lower Realm.
Ye Linyuan slowly said, "The cultivation level you rely on... I reached that level a long time ago."
"Once the stage is set up, all the characters will take the stage and perform their own wonderful roles."
"However, in a play... there can only ever be one protagonist. No matter how brilliant the performances of the supporting characters are, when the curtain falls, they can only fade away."
"Chu Tianyao... your role is finished, it's time for you to leave the stage."
The Wangyuan Sword in Ye Linyuan's hand emitted a resounding sword cry.
There was an irrepressible excitement in the sound of that sword!
......
Nangong Yanyu and Xiao Ruoli traveled at a fast pace.
He led three thousand remnants of his army into Ziqi Ridge...
Originally, Ziqi Ridge was as its name suggested, filled with purple mist.
However, with the fall of the Azure Dragon Dynasty, the purple mist that surrounded Purple Qi Ridge all year round also dissipated.
“Uncle Nangong… there don’t seem to be any pursuers behind us.” Xiao Ruoli said in a deep voice, “Something’s not right… it’s as if they deliberately let us into Ziqi Ridge.”
Nangong Yanyu sighed, reflecting on the journey so far.
Leaving aside Chu Tianyao's solo rearguard action to block the Qionghuang Army...
The Qionghuang Army around Ziqi Ridge did not encircle it...
All indications suggest that Murong Ran deliberately led her side into Ziqi Ridge.
But what's done is done...
Only Ziqi Ridge presents a possibility of a successful breakout; all other areas are heavily guarded by the Qionghuang Army.
Even if it's the enemy's scheme, then we can only fight to the death.
"Ruoli, there's no point in thinking too much. Since you've chosen this path, just keep going!"
"If we continue for another three thousand miles, we can leave Ziqi Ridge and head towards Canglong Ridge."
But just then, a commotion arose.
Tens of thousands of Qionghuang soldiers emerged from the forests of Ziqi Ridge.
Empress Murong Ran, dressed in military attire, rode her horse to the forefront of the Qionghuang Army.
She said leisurely, "Mr. Nangong, Sister Ruoli, it's been a long time."
Nangong Yanyu's expression changed slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Murong Ran, you traitorous scoundrel who disregards human life! I will never let you live under the same sky."
Xiao Ruoli's gaze was also icy cold. "Murong Ran, you slaughtered the people, set up that inhuman killing array! Destroyed the entire Purple Dream Dragon City... Are you even human?!"
"Heh...you've come at the right time...I'll kill you today! I swear to pay for this in blood."
Murong Ran smiled calmly, "During my ten years on the throne, have I ever suppressed Gu Ning City? Have I ever persecuted the people within Gu Ning City?"
"For the past ten years, the people have lived in peace and prosperity. If you hadn't started this war, how could Gu Ning City be in this state?!"
"Nangong Yanyu and Xiao Ruoli, you two are the real sinners of the world."
Murong Ran slowly said, "Today, I will annihilate you all here... and restore peace to the world!"
She raised her hand and waved it forward. "All generals, heed my command! The entire army shall attack and annihilate the rebels!"
Following Murong Ran's command, the more than 10,000 Qionghuang Army soldiers lying in ambush at Ziqi Ridge launched their attack...
War is imminent.
This battle is completely unequal...
The wounded and exhausted Azure Dragon cavalry and the Misty Rain troops were no longer able to form a battle formation.
The Qionghuang Army still deployed its thousand-strong force...
With the balance of power shifting, these remaining soldiers suffered heavy losses.
Nangong Yanyu and Xiao Ruoli were about to provide assistance.
But he was locked onto by Murong Ran's killing intent...
Xiao Ruoli said in a deep voice, "Uncle Nangong, you go and support Yanyu Clan... I'll deal with Murong Ran."
"Ruoli, be careful." He knew that Xiao Ruoli's strength was already far superior to his own.
Without hesitation, Nangong Yanyu urged Xiaoxiang to join the battle.
His arrival alleviated the decline of the Azure Dragon Cavalry and the Misty Rain Clan...
They clashed with the Qionghuang Army, which consisted of ten thousand-strong formations.
Xiao Ruoli activated her Azure Dragon Purple Qi, and a purple Qi sword appeared in her hand.
Murong Ran's expression remained calm, her thoughts shifting slightly...
An ancient longsword slowly emerged from the void; this was Murong Ran's sword, Bu Ran.
The sword is crystal clear, as pure as autumn water, with a faint spiritual light flowing across its surface.
Murong Ran lightly gripped the hilt of the sword and slowly raised it.
An overwhelming sword intent surged forth, causing the surrounding spiritual energy to boil and the clouds to churn, like the roar of dragons and the howl of tigers.
The next moment!
Murong Ran moved swiftly, like a streak of light, instantly transforming into a streak of azure sword light, merging with the Undyed Sword, and slashing towards Xiao Ruoli.
Wherever the sword passed, space seemed to be split in two, leaving behind clear sword marks.
Xiao Ruoli was completely unafraid and unleashed her purple qi sword to attack.
Purple lightning and green frost clashed instantly, unleashing a dazzling sword light in the sky!
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