"This is unfair!"
"Zhang Liao is hiding his strength. Such a powerful expert bullying a martial artist two realms below him, what shamelessness, what a lack of a true expert's demeanor!"
General Xiong Feng of the Great Yun Dynasty erupted in fury.
"Then what do you wish for?"
Zhang Liao scanned his surroundings, his hook-sickle blade humming. Ying Zhong's face was filled with rage. He truly hadn't expected the Great Han to be so powerful as to have such strong individuals supporting it. Based on Zhang Liao's cultivation realm alone, he could already be on par with the Ten Great Dynasties.
"The wager must proceed, but the rules need to be changed. Even if you win, you will likely be scorned by martial artists everywhere."
"We will send out four experts at the second layer of the Heaven Integration Realm to battle you. How about it?" General Qin Nan of the North Han Dynasty said solemnly. A four-on-one fight. Even if three of them were to fall, as long as Zhang Liao was defeated, they would not lose out. Even with the Great Han's development, the Southwestern Region would sooner or later belong to the Yang family.
"Count me in!" Xiong Feng stepped forward, his long saber in hand. Qin Nan and the Hundred Battles Marquis of the Heavenly Yuan Dynasty followed close behind.
The top four combatants at the second layer of the Heaven Integration Realm from the Ten Great Dynasties all stepped forward. This truly pushed the grand event to its absolute climax. Four great marquises and generals on the same stage, battling Zhang Liao – this was a grand event unseen for a millennium.
If the Great Han won this battle, they would become one of the top powers in the Southwestern Region, suppressing the Four Great Dynasties. If the Great Han lost, their fame would still resound far and wide.
This was the thought in the minds of the many martial artists present.
Li Bai subtly turned his head to look at Zhang Liao, his eyes carrying a hint of worry. Four top-tier combatants gathered. Although Zhang Liao, with the boost of the Vermillion Bird Divine Beast, could unleash the combat power of a fifth-layer Heaven Integration Realm expert, there was still a gap in his profound energy. Li Bai worried that Zhang Liao might exhaust his profound energy and…
Zhang Liao, however, remained calm. He nodded slightly, indicating he was fine. He had been ordered by Yang Hao to travel to Sheng Yuan precisely to prevent any unforeseen events. The Great Han was also slowly understanding the foundations of the Ten Great Dynasties.
The methods of these Ten Great Dynasties were almost identical. When dealing with their subordinate forces, they would primarily deploy Heaven Martial Realm experts to suppress them, showcasing the dynasty's supreme foundation. However, in reality, the Heaven Martial Realm was merely the surface strength of the dynasty. The true foundation of a dynasty lay in these Heaven Integration Realm experts hidden behind the scenes.
The four gave Zhang Liao and Li Bai no time to communicate and immediately launched their assault. Zhang Liao gave a cold smile and unleashed a saber strike, instantly widening the distance.
Zhang Liao's eyes glinted with cold light as he stood in the air, surveying the four opponents. He felt no fear. Even if the Sheng Yuan Dynasty had Heaven Integration Realm experts hidden within the imperial palace, he wouldn't be concerned. Even if he were to be exhausted today, he could still ensure Li Bai and the others retreated safely.
"Hum~~"
His hook-sickle blade swept through the void, and streaks of blue saber energy instantly detached from the blade!
Opposite Zhang Liao, Ying Ji's fists glowed with dark energy. Xiong Feng brandished his long saber, imbued with endless saber intent. The Hundred Battles Marquis of the Heavenly Yuan Dynasty held a Fangtian Huaji, which pulsed with faint blood-red light. Qin Nan wielded a wolf-tooth mace, his eyes filled with ferocity.
"Hmph, behold my saber!"
Zhang Liao gathered his full power and unleashed a saber strike, aiming for a swift victory. His combat power was enhanced, but his profound energy had not increased much. He had to end this in the shortest time possible.
With a single saber strike, thunder dragons raged. The blue profound energy saber energy was like the divine lightning of the nine heavens crashing down, punishing the earth. With one blow, the saber's edge was sharpened to its absolute limit.
The four instinctively unleashed their attacks, instantly surrounding Zhang Liao. The five stood in the air, the battle on the verge of erupting. The void rumbled with explosive sounds!
Xiong Feng's saber strike came, instantly closing in on Zhang Liao's left side. His eyes were bloodshot, and his saber light crisscrossed the surroundings. He was ranked third among the second-layer Heaven Integration Realm combatants, and his long saber was renowned.
Zhang Liao exerted force with his left hand, redirecting the blade of his hook-sickle. A streak of thunder dragon energy slashed out, dazzling and brilliant!
"Fight!"
Xiong Feng was too aggressive. The other three had not yet closed ranks, yet he was the first to charge forward, nearing a dangerous position. Zhang Liao never held back when he struck. Saber light crisscrossed, causing Xiong Feng's flesh to split open, and faint blue lines spread across his face.
"What are you waiting for?" Yun Han roared, "Advance! Advance!" That was his Great Yun Dynasty's great general, and he could not afford to lose him.
"Ah!"
Xiong Feng snarled through gritted teeth. At this moment, Ying Ji, Qin Nan, and the Hundred Battles Marquis, as if by pre-arrangement, delayed their attacks. Upon closer inspection, faint cold smiles played on the lips of the three. Despite having a common enemy, they were still secretly vying for power amidst the crisis. They intended to use the Great Han to weaken the other dynasties. Su Dan Novel Network
The saber energies of the two weapons, there were differences in strength!
The blue saber energy directly shattered the incoming long saber and cleaved into Xiong Feng's chest. As the first saber strike landed, three more blue saber energies arrived from behind, directly cutting Xiong Feng in half at the waist.
Shredded flesh flew, and blood splattered everywhere!
A second-layer Heaven Integration Realm expert, ranked third, who had survived the terrifying Holy War, died at the saber of an unknown Great Han general.
The vast square instantly fell silent!
"Presumptuous! Give me back Brother Xiong's life!" The Hundred Battles Marquis, Qin Nan, and Ying Ji immediately cried out. Their faces, previously cold, were now contorted with rage. Having witnessed Xiong Feng's fate, the three were now more cautious, holding back some of their strength.
Yun Han, on the pavilion, was instantly distraught. His dynasty's great general had died on the stage. This was a tremendous loss for the Great Yun Dynasty.
At this moment, on the pavilion, the envoys of various dynasties, including Ying Zhong, felt a chill down their spines. Although everyone secretly rejoiced at Xiong Feng's death, they could not help but be shaken by the might of the Great Han.
"Kill!"
Someone among the three in the void cried out. The three instantly attacked, rapidly closing in on Zhang Liao's body.
Ying Ji unleashed a punch that shook the void, secretly hiding behind Qin Nan and the Hundred Battles Marquis. This sudden turn of events made Qin Nan and the Hundred Battles Marquis's backs go cold, and they knew something was amiss.
Zhang Liao brought down his saber!
The blue saber energy streaked through the sky, instantly pressing into the bodies of the three.
In that flash of lightning, the Hundred Battles Marquis instantly grabbed Ying Ji and thrust him in front of himself.
"Bang!"
Ying Ji's face twisted in a ghastly pallor. Before he could even cry out, he exploded, blood mist scattering, saber energy filling the sky.
The Hundred Battles Marquis and Qin Nan panted, their hearts pounding rapidly. Had they been even a moment slower, they would have been the ones to die.
"Hundred Battles Marquis, how dare you!" Ying Zhong roared in anger. Ying Ji's death was something he hadn't anticipated. He had intended to use the succession ceremony as an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone, eliminate the Great Han, and weaken the foundations of the surrounding dynasties.