The sound of blade striking blade echoed.
On the steps of the altar, Kai ascended, one step at a time. Then, Kai reached out and grasped the spinning crystal blade once more.
"Face destiny!"
The moment Kai caught the blade, he wiped his face.
In the next instant, a set of azure armor appeared on Kai, and the crystal blade also transformed, becoming immensely large, dragged by Kai along the ground.
Then…
Kai looked at Bai Qi and smiled, "Come, let's see who is more unpredictable!"
*Bang!*
Bai Qi leaped up, raising his scythe to slash down at Kai, and then…
*Clang!*
Kai met the attack with his sword, their weapons clashing fiercely.
Almost the instant their weapons touched, a terrifying wave of energy erupted, spreading outwards.
In that moment, it was like a typhoon sweeping through.
The distant vines, the distant trees, the distant blades of grass.
As the wave passed, they were all bent low. Dust and debris flew up from the ground, tumbling and scattering in all directions.
Then…
Bai Qi landed and retreated backward.
Neither could gain the upper hand!
Bai Ye’s mind was filled with a single thought: Kai Dad is mighty!
Bai Ye had always felt that Kai hadn't gone all out when sparring with Mulan in the military camp. The facts proved that he truly hadn't exerted himself.
This was Kai's true strength!
This was definitely another hero who could achieve gold-quality possessed abilities!
And the moment Kai forced Bai Qi back, Miyamoto Musashi attacked again.
Bai Ye immediately dodged to Kai's side, spreading his arms, his body engulfed in raging flames, ready to meet the enemy.
But just as Bai Ye was about to throw a punch…
"The Great River Sword descends from the heavens!"
A heroic laugh echoed from the sky, followed by a silver-white sword light piercing the heavens. It swept across the sky before plummeting downwards.
Miyamoto Musashi looked up, crossed his dual blades again, and slashed upwards.
A crescent-shaped golden blade light appeared, soaring into the sky, and then…
*Boom!*
Sword light, blade light!
A fierce collision, followed by a thunderous roar.
Both exploded in the air simultaneously, forming a sphere of light, half silver and half gold.
Flowing waves of energy spread outwards like a starburst.
In the next moment, a figure descended from the sky.
He held a sword in his right hand and a wine gourd in his left, exuding an unrestrained charisma. He looked at the crowd on the altar, then with a hearty laugh, uncorked the gourd and took a large gulp.
Who was this now?
Bai Ye was utterly bewildered.
However, to be able to casually contend with Miyamoto Musashi…
This was undoubtedly another hero with gold-quality possessed abilities.
Bai Ye felt like he was going mad.
Was this a joke?
This damned mission was a complete free-for-all…
So, was this really a mission that could appear at this current stage?
As Bai Ye was thinking, the man in the emperor's attire became even more impatient. He turned to face the crowd and suddenly spread his arms.
"Too noisy, all of you shut up!" the man roared, "Supreme Royal Authority!"
Behind the man, a large expanse of golden ripples appeared, dozens of them. Within each golden ripple, a sword without a hilt floated in the air, and then…
Flew forward!
"This is going to kill me!" Bai Ye licked his lips and said, "Isn't this the Myriad Sword Art of Shu Mountain!"
Dense golden swords continuously shot out from the golden ripples, carrying an immense pressure. If one were to be hit, they could be instantly riddled with holes.
Then…
"Gugu gwa gu, gugu…"
From the sky, Dun Shan’s voice suddenly rang out.
Bai Ye couldn't help but look up, and then he saw Dun Shan standing on a floating rock. With a powerful thrust, he leaped downwards.
With a *thump*, Dun Shan landed, raising his two shields to combine them and slam them heavily onto the ground, transforming into a fortress.
In front of Dun Shan, multicolored light emanated, constantly colliding with the incoming golden swords, deflecting them.
"Sister is here!"
Mulan's voice appeared from the side of the altar. She then leaped from the side of the altar, slashing towards the direction of the Sorcerer.
The man with golden hair raised his dual pistols, intending to shoot at Mulan, but…
*Bang!*
The sound of a sniper rifle rang out. A bullet struck the ground in front of the golden-haired man, forcing him to retreat.
The golden-haired man immediately turned his head and, following his gaze, looked into the distance.
On a hillside, Shou Yue held his sniper rifle, tilting his head slightly. "You came in here yourself!"
With Shou Yue's cover, Mulan raised her greatsword and slashed towards the Sorcerer.
The Sorcerer glanced at Mulan, a disdainful smile on his lips. "A pile of useless passion!"
As he spoke, the Sorcerer raised his left hand, and a purple orb of light was condensed. He then sent it forward, directly at Mulan.
*Bang!*
The orb exploded upon hitting Mulan, sending her flying and rolling continuously on the ground.
Mulan propped herself up with her sword, then rose, saying, "Go, we must stop him!"
Almost instantly, everyone engaged in battle.
Kai's greatsword clashed with Bai Qi's scythe, their weapons pushing against each other in a test of strength.
The swordsman who descended from the sky was entangled with Miyamoto Musashi.
Both their movements were incredibly fast, and their swords were also extremely swift.
Onlookers could not discern their figures, only seeing afterimages constantly flashing by, golden sparks appearing in the air, and the incessant sound of clashing metal.
The golden-haired man tried to raise his gun to shoot, but Shou Yue was clearly faster.
A red dot locked onto the golden-haired man's head. The man, in terror, quickly dodged to the side. Immediately after, the gunshots rang out, and the side of the mountain wall was blasted with a hole the size of a bowl.
"You're annoying me."
The Emperor frowned, seemingly disliking the noisy scene, and casually waved his sleeve.
Terrifying golden ripples reappeared behind the Emperor.
Countless golden swords slowly emerged from the ripples, beginning to sweep forward.
Dun Shan swayed his body, wanting to raise his shield again, but his previous defense had left him somewhat injured, and his movements had become sluggish.
Bai Ye leaped out from behind, saying, "Let me!"
Bai Ye finally understood how to complete this mission.
On their side…
There were allies too!
Otherwise, any chosen one who arrived would only be beaten, as even with Bai Ye’s golden gacha Devil’s Armor, he couldn't withstand all the powerful opponents on the other side.
Seeing the golden swords approaching, Bai Ye quickly assumed a defensive stance.
"Demonic Field!"
A translucent barrier appeared in front of Bai Ye, directly meeting the flying golden swords.
…