The old man in black robes from beyond the domain clamored to bury Jiang Wuming in the giant pit, but it was he himself who was buried.
The scene of Jiang Wuming slaying the old man in black robes with a single saber strike was captured by military satellites and transmitted to the Eastern Domain Army Corps and the Martial Department Headquarters’ Combat Command Center.
"Dead... dead!"
"General Jiang Wuming has killed the old man in black robes from beyond the domain!"
"Two-star War God at the ninth stage, killing a three-star War God at the ninth stage with a single saber strike – General Jiang Wuming has once again created a new legend in the global martial arts world!!"
In the Eastern Domain Army Corps Combat Command Room, apart from the two main generals, Qin Yuanzheng and Zhu Shengxian, everyone else, upon seeing the scene of Jiang Wuming killing the old man in black robes, shouted uncontrollably as if injected with adrenaline.
In their excitement, they gazed at the young man's retreating figure in the screen, their eyes filled with adoration!
As members of the Martial Department, they were all well aware that a three-star War God could unleash their internal energy to attack, greatly increasing their combat power.
For this reason, the three-star War God realm was the most crucial watershed for a martial artist after becoming a War God.
The saying, "There are no true powerhouses below the three-star War God realm," originated from this!
According to the information they possessed, throughout the history of the global martial arts world, whether ancient or modern, no one had ever managed to kill a martial artist at the ninth stage of the three-star War God realm while still in the two-star War God realm!
This... was an unprecedented feat!
"Wuming is truly the fortune of the Eastern Domain Army Corps, and also the fortune of the Dragon Country's martial arts world!"
Just as the staff members were in a state of extreme excitement, Qin Yuanzheng couldn't help but speak, addressing his partner Zhu Shengxian, his face also showing unconcealed excitement.
"Xiao Zhi also performed admirably."
Zhu Shengxian nodded in agreement and added.
Before Jiang Wuming arrived on the battlefield, Qin Xiaozhi, with his seven-star martial artist strength, had held off the old man in black robes, who was at the ninth stage of the three-star War God realm, for such a long time. Furthermore, at the critical final moment, he cleverly used a mutually destructive tactic, making the old man in black robes hesitate to act impulsively...
His composure and calmness displayed during the battle far exceeded ordinary people's expectations!
This battle was enough to further cement Qin Xiaozhi's fame after his deification in the battle at Mount Putuo!
Qin Yuanzheng was also well aware of all this. He didn't say anything, but the corners of his mouth curled up, and his eyes betrayed his unconcealed pride!
Yes.
Unknowingly, the young man who he had never been able to approve of had now become the pride of him and the Qin family!
Compared to the Eastern Domain Army Corps Combat Command Room, the Martial Department Headquarters Combat Command Room was quieter.
Although the elders and staff were equally excited upon seeing Jiang Wuming kill the old man in black robes with a single saber strike, due to Qi Wufu's presence, they did not shout and cheer loudly, merely staring at the young man's retreating figure on the screen with excitement.
"Wuming's Saber God Slaying technique, which he obtained from Wu Yong during his trip to the Loulan Ancient City, has been completely comprehended in such a short period, and it even includes the fifth form, Saber God, which can only be cultivated by a three-star War God – this is incredible!"
Finally, the silence in the Martial Department Headquarters Combat Command Room was broken as an elder couldn't help but speak.
He was not only amazed by Jiang Wuming's feat of killing the old man in black robes with a single saber strike but also shocked that Jiang Wuming had managed to fully comprehend and practice the fifth form of the Saber God Slaying technique – Saber God!
"Are there few extraordinary feats Wuming has accomplished? Not to mention anything else, just this battle, looking at the entire global martial arts world, what two-star War God could have done this? This kid cannot be judged by common sense at all!"
Another elder said, shaking his head and sighing.
As his words fell, he and the others all turned their gazes towards Qi Wufu.
Facing their gazes, Qi Wufu withdrew his eyes from the young man's retreating figure on the screen, smiled without speaking, giving off the impression that he was saying to everyone: What did I tell you?
He's shown off again!
Looking at Qi Wufu's smiling, silent demeanor, those elders exchanged glances, a thought emerging in their hearts.
...
At the same time, outside the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute in Hanghu.
"Captain!"
Qin Xiaozhi and the other three called out loudly, and simultaneously moved.
Among them, Qin Xiaozhi, due to his weaker strength, couldn't keep up with Xing Tian, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Huangfu Weixia's speed, so he was, as before, carried by Xing Tian with one hand.
At this moment, without waiting for Jiang Wuming's command, they all rushed towards Jiang Wuming.
This was because they had all witnessed Jiang Wuming kill the old man in black robes with a single saber strike and clearly sensed the disappearance of the old man's aura, understanding that the battle was over.
No response.
At the battle site, next to the giant pit, Jiang Wuming suddenly squatted down, his bloodstained saber inserted into the ground, supporting his body.
At this moment, he clearly felt the heart-wrenching pain from his internal organs and meridians.
"Captain!!"
Seeing this, Xing Tian roared, pushing his speed to the extreme.
However, someone arrived by Jiang Wuming's side faster than him.
Dongfang Xiaoyao!
As Jiang Wuming's shadow, her speed had surpassed the limit in that instant!
"Brother Wuming, what's wrong?"
Dongfang Xiaoyao stopped beside Jiang Wuming, immediately crouched down, placed her hands on Jiang Wuming's shoulders, and asked with concern, looking at Jiang Wuming's pale face.
At the same time, Huangfu Weixia, Xing Tian, and Qin Xiaozhi also arrived.
"Check if the large screen in the institute has disappeared."
Jiang Wuming said in a hoarse voice, not explaining his condition but rather concerned if the large screen had disappeared.
The disappearance of the large screen meant no more foreign enemies would descend!
Currently, in addition to the searing pain from his internal organs and meridians, his head was throbbing, and his sensory perception had almost vanished.
Moreover, from his current position, he could not see the situation inside the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
"I'll go!"
Xing Tian stood up immediately, his body flicking, and he darted rapidly to the side. He then clearly saw that the large screen inside the institute had disappeared.
"Captain, the large screen has disappeared!"
"Hoo..."
Hearing Xing Tian's report, Jiang Wuming said nothing more, but let out a long sigh of relief. Then, his vision darkened, and he collapsed.
He had consecutively used the Forbidden Arts of the Daoist sect's Inner Strength cultivation method three times, burning his vital energy, and forcefully using the fifth form, Saber God, of the Saber God Slaying technique's Forbidden Arts. His body finally couldn't bear it, and the side effects erupted.
But he had still held on until the last moment – he had fainted only after hearing Xing Tian say that the large screen had disappeared!
"Brother Wuming!!"
Dongfang Xiaoyao's heart ached, and she immediately hugged Jiang Wuming.
"Boss!"
"Teacher Wuming!"
At the same time, Qin Xiaozhi, Xing Tian, and Huangfu Weixia's expressions changed drastically. They exclaimed and grabbed Jiang Wuming.
At this moment, they no longer called Jiang Wuming captain, but their most intimate terms.
No response.
Under the night sky, blood began to flow from Jiang Wuming's seven orifices, and his breathing grew weak.
Seeing this, whether it was Huangfu Weixia, Xing Tian, or even Dongfang Xiaoyao, who usually did not show her emotions on her face, their hearts were greatly shaken, their faces turned pale, their eyes reddened, and their hearts were pounding!
Qin Xiaozhi was also greatly shaken, but as in every crisis before, he remained calm and immediately issued instructions: "Give Boss medicinal pills for healing immediately!"
Xing Tian and Dongfang Xiaoyao almost simultaneously took out medicinal pills and helped Jiang Wuming take them.
After issuing the command, Qin Xiaozhi immediately opened the special communicator on his wrist, preparing to contact the Eastern Domain Army Corps Combat Command Center.
However—
Just then, the communicator on his wrist emitted a "beep beep" sound – the combat command center had contacted him first!
"Xiaozhi, what's wrong with Wuming?!"
As soon as Qin Xiaozhi connected, Qin Yuanzheng's worried voice came from the specialized communicator.
"Reporting to Corps Commander, Captain Jiang Wuming is bleeding from his seven orifices and should have sustained internal injuries. Send medical personnel immediately for treatment!"
Qin Xiaozhi, with red eyes, quickly reported.
As his words fell, the call was interrupted.
Qin Yuanzheng ended the call and immediately contacted Xie Sipeng, the person in charge of the Southern Zhejiang branch of the Martial Department.
...
Five kilometers away from the combat location, on the road.
An off-road vehicle with the insignia of the Southern Zhejiang branch of the Martial Department was driving in the night. The driver was a staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch, and Li Lianyi was sitting in the back seat.
The former had followed orders to arrive at Li Lianyi's coordinates and successfully picked her up. They were currently heading back to the city, but Li Lianyi requested to go to the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
"Please report to your superior and inform them that I require to go to the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute. If it is inconvenient for you to report, I will communicate with your superior myself."
Li Lianyi said from the back seat of the car.
From the moment she got into the car, she had been asking the driver to take her to the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
This was because she was worried about the safety of Jiang Wuming and the others, and wanted to go to the battlefield to fight alongside Jiang Wuming – if Jiang Wuming and the others were injured, she could provide immediate medical treatment!
Although the driver from the Southern Zhejiang branch had already refused Li Lianyi three times, Li Lianyi was still unwilling to give up and wanted to go to the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
"I'm sorry, Miss. The order I received was to pick you up and safely deliver you to the Martial Department Southern Zhejiang branch compound..."
"Beep... beep..."
This time, before the staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch driving the car could finish his sentence, the special communicator on his wrist rang urgently.
This sudden turn of events startled the staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch, who then immediately connected the communicator.
"This is Xie Sipeng. Take Miss Li Lianyi to the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute at your fastest speed. Quickly!!"
The voice of Xie Sipeng, the head of the Southern Zhejiang branch of the Martial Department, immediately sounded, his tone filled with anxiety and concern.
This was because he had just received a call from Qin Yuanzheng, informing him that after killing the foreign enemy, Jiang Wuming was bleeding from his seven orifices and had fainted, his condition being extremely critical.
"Yes..."
"Is anyone from the Battle Dragon team injured?"
The next moment, just as the staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch began to respond to the order, Li Lianyi, sitting in the back seat of the car, suddenly spoke, her voice echoing in the car and accurately reaching Xie Sipeng on the other end of the phone via radio.
Xie Sipeng hurriedly replied, "Yes, Miss Li, General Jiang Wuming is injured."
"How is his condition now? Is it serious?!"
Li Lianyi asked again, her heart pounding.
"Bleeding from seven orifices, temporarily unconscious. The specific injury is unclear and requires your on-site diagnosis..."
"Drive faster!!"
This time, before Xie Sipeng could finish his sentence, he was interrupted.
From the back seat, the usually calm and collected girl sternly commanded the staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch driving the car, her tone leaving no room for doubt!
"Okay... okay!"
The staff member from the Southern Zhejiang branch immediately responded and then slowed down and turned the vehicle around.
"Hoo... hoo... hoo..."
At the same time, the girl leaned back against the seat, closed her eyes, and took deep breaths to calm herself, while silently asking herself:
"You haven't fulfilled your promise to me yet, so you must be alright, right?"
There was no answer.
The girl silently clenched her fists, her eyes turning red.
...