The army swept past like the wind, turning these people into withered bones.
But having stood there, in that moment, one considered oneself a sculpture, deeply rooted. Even if it only blocked you for a moment, it would still be a worthwhile endeavor.
Wang Zhongcheng suddenly roared, "Kill!" and was the first to charge forward.
Everyone, filled with tragic resolve and burning with passion, leaped up simultaneously, charging towards the Chi tide. Each carried a determination to die, without hesitation.
"Kill!" Ten people, yet they shouted with the might of a thousand armies, shaking the heavens and earth.
Such grandeur caused the Chi Mei legions, which truly commanded thousands of troops, to be shaken and pause.
The ten individuals attacked in unison, their colorful divine abilities merging into a single stream, striking the Chi's ranks.
However, the black mist surged like a churning sea, rapidly engulfing the colorful divine abilities and mystical arts. The black mist, like a tide, rolled forward, about to swallow the Ten Great Warriors and the tribal chief.
The tribal chief and the Ten Great Warriors widened their eyes, still charging forward without hesitation.
Death, before it arrived, was no longer frightening.
Only, there were still many regrets in their hearts.
Even in death, they could not halt the Chi Mei army for even a moment.
Even in death, their wishes could not be known.
At this moment, a streak of green light suddenly descended before Wang Zhongcheng and the others, rippling like water and scattering outwards. The black mist instantly dissipated, and large numbers of black figures fell to the ground.
The black tide behind continued to surge forward. The green light pulsed outwards in circles, knocking down the subsequent black figures, circle after circle.
The pressure around the Ten Great Warriors and Wang Zhongcheng was instantly relieved, and they couldn't help but halt in unison. Looking closely, they saw a tall figure standing before them, a green lotus flower atop his head spinning incessantly, emitting waves of green light that prevented the black figures from advancing.
Wang Zhongcheng was instantly moved. Since the Chi Mei's attack began, this was likely the first decent resistance they had encountered.
For no other reason than this timely intervention, it made their blood boil.
So, we were never alone.
We still have comrades, they simply haven't arrived in time.
The range of the green light was wide, but it could not cover all the black figures.
Some black figures, like ghosts and spirits or slippery snakes, maneuvered towards the edges, bypassing the circle of green light and slipping away from the sides.
At this moment, countless red spherical masses of light energy descended into the crowd. Red tendrils extended from their bodies, stretching infinitely. Once they pierced the black figures, they shattered them into pieces.
Amidst these red spheres, there was a red figure, petite and exquisite, moving with grace and elegance. From around her figure, these red spheres continuously emerged, preventing the black figures from getting close.
Watching the unique green light pulse outwards in circles, Wang Zhongcheng mused, his eyes gleaming, "Could it be him?"
Wang Congmu asked curiously, "Who are these two people? I've never seen them before, and they seem very powerful. I wonder if they can withstand the Chi Mei army."
The tribal chief stroked his beard and said, "I heard that our Red Leaf Great Emperor often used streaks of green light when fighting enemies, causing them to perish instantly."
"No way?" The Ten Great Warriors widened their eyes in disbelief. "The Great Emperor is personally leading the campaign?"
"It's impossible. Even if he were to lead the campaign personally, he wouldn't bring just one attendant."
"Our Great Emperor isn't foolish. He should know that the Chi Mei are not easy to deal with. They have existed for millions of years and have always been enemies of humanity, so they cannot be eliminated by just one or two people."
"What should we do? Should we go up and help them?"
Wang Zhongcheng said, "No need. If we go up, we'll just be sending ourselves to our deaths and adding trouble for them. I think we should just wait and see."
While these people watched from the sidelines, they gained considerable rest time, whereas Mo Qi was busy with great enjoyment.
He saw the Chi Mei surging from the flanks, attempting to bypass him and advance into the human realm.
If he allowed them to charge through, his journey here would be meaningless.
So, he spread out his form, weaving left and right within the black figures, moving freely. A wave of green light also followed his movements, wherever he went, flattening swathes of those black figures.
He was not satisfied with this. He then unleashed the Myriad Law Moon Wheel. The massive moon wheel spun and weaved through the crowd, its white light flashing continuously, devouring masses of black figures.
Against the tide-like Chi Mei army, such attacks still seemed somewhat feeble. Thus, Mo Qi unleashed poison pills through the Nine Heavens Divine Arrows, scattering them like raindrops into the crowd.
This time, it was finally seen that the Chi Mei army was being destroyed, large swathes of them turning to ash.
The Ten Great Warriors watched, dumbfounded. "Too formidable! With him here, the Chi Mei can be defeated."
Wang Zhongcheng stated with great certainty, "Yes, he is the Red Leaf Great Emperor Ye Yun, it is him."
The Ten Great Warriors' eyes lit up. "We are saved! The world is saved!"
At this moment, a melodious flute sound suddenly echoed through the air, like the mournful autumn wind, like the biting winter wind, sending chills down everyone's hearts.
Within that melodious sound, the enraged Chi gradually calmed down, then retreated like a receding tide, vanishing from sight in an instant without a trace.
The vast Chi Mei army had retreated just like that!
Wang Zhongcheng and the others were filled with emotion, unable to calm down. They had never dreamed that the arrogant Chi Mei army would be repelled by just two people today.
"Greetings, Red Leaf Great Emperor!" After regaining their senses, Wang Zhongcheng bowed deeply to Mo Qi.
The others followed suit, bowing in salute.
Mo Qi was somewhat surprised that they recognized him so quickly. However, he remained composed, waving his hand casually. "No need for formalities. Rather, you have worked hard. You have consistently guarded the borders, fulfilling your duties with utmost diligence and loyalty, not hesitating to spill blood on the battlefield to ensure peace in this region. Truly, we are impressed."
Wang Zhongcheng's old face flushed slightly. "This is our duty. Not to mention we are on the border, even if we were a thousand miles away, upon hearing of an enemy invasion, we would come without delay."
Wang Congmu and the others were also excited, coming forward one after another to gaze upon the Red Leaf Great Emperor. In their eyes, being able to interact with the Great Emperor up close was the honor of a lifetime.
Especially when they saw Yao Shuang's peerless beauty, they felt both envy and admiration, believing their lives had been lived in vain. But how many such exceptional individuals as the Great Emperor could be found in this world?
At this moment, three figures drifted from the opposite mountaintop, three Chi!
One of them was recognized by Mo Qi; it was Blood Chi. The other two were unfamiliar.
Mo Qi recognized Blood Chi, and Blood Chi stared at Mo Qi, scrutinizing him. He felt a sense of familiarity, yet couldn't recall where he had seen him before.
Besides Blood Chi, the other two were named Red Chi and White Chi, respectively.
Even from dozens of feet away, these three exuded a bloody and oppressive aura, causing the Ten Great Warriors to instinctively step back a few paces.
But Mo Qi remained motionless!
Yao Shuang grabbed Mo Qi's arm, barely managing to stand firm, and did not retreat at all.
White Chi seemed to be their leader. He glanced at Mo Qi and said contemptuously, "You are the Red Leaf Great Emperor?"
"Great Emperor is too much to say; it's the world's favor," Mo Qi replied humbly.
"Don't be modest," White Chi said, glancing at him sideways. "We are here to discuss a business deal with you."
Mo Qi suspected he had no good intentions, but he patiently asked, "What business?"
"You and your family leave the Red Leaf Empire, and we guarantee your safety. Alternatively, you can join us and then clear a path for us."
Was this called business? It was unbelievable he could say it.
How was his brain wired?
Mo Qi suppressed his anger and said, "This business is not done like this. You lack sincerity."
"Then tell us, how should it be done?" Blood Chi couldn't help but say.
With a *snap*, White Chi slapped Blood Chi on the head. Blood Chi's head rolled to the ground, and he died instantly.
"I told you not to interrupt when I'm speaking, not to interrupt, why don't you ever listen?" White Chi roared.
Blood Chi could no longer answer, for he was already dead.
Red Chi's lips twitched. He wanted to say something but didn't, seemingly afraid to speak, lest he be struck dead.
Mo Qi was greatly shocked. He had witnessed Blood Chi in action before, and Blood Chi was likely at the Saint Monarch realm. A Saint Monarch realm expert was killed with a single blow by White Chi.
One could imagine how high White Chi's cultivation was.
The tribal chief and the Ten Great Warriors, including Yao Shuang, were all stunned, not daring to breathe, fearing that a single misstep would draw White Chi's attention, and then a single blow would finish them.
Red Chi glared fiercely at Mo Qi. "You continue."
Mo Qi swallowed, and with a forced composure, said, "You and your people leave the Red Leaf Empire, and we guarantee your safety. Alternatively, you can join us, and then return to your own lands and pledge allegiance to me."
The air froze, a profound silence settling, so quiet one could hear a pin drop.
Everyone waited for the storm to break.
And indeed, the storm arrived.
How could White Chi tolerate such blatant provocation? He turned and looked at Red Chi with fury. "Deal with him."
If you're so powerful, why don't you do it yourself?
Red Chi was unwilling but dared not act rashly. He leaped out in anger.
"Die!" Red Chi twisted his body, transforming into a disk in the air. The disk spun continuously, from which a sky full of red shadows shot out like an arrow rain towards Mo Qi. Mo Qi swung the Sky-Opening Axe, creating layers of light screens that protected him impenetrably. The red shadows rained down, like countless fine needles, striking the light screens with a *ding ding ding* sound.
Red Chi sprayed outwards like flames in all directions, then dissipated like smoke. However, tiny particles fell to the ground, like meteorites, creating large pits in the earth. Countless clods of earth flew up, and dust billowed everywhere.