The clang of blades striking echoed.
Kai strode up the steps of the altar, one step at a time. Then, Kai reached out and grasped the spinning crystal blade once more.
"Face your fate!"
The moment Kai caught the blade, a hand swept across his face.
In the next instant, a suit of azure armor appeared on Kai, and the crystal blade transformed, growing immensely large, dragged along the ground by Kai.
And then...
Kai looked at Bai Qi and laughed, "Come, let's see who is more unpredictable!"
*Bang!*
Bai Qi leaped up, raising his scythe to cleave down at Kai, and then...
*Clang!*
Kai parried with his sword, their weapons crashing together fiercely.
Almost the instant their weapons met, a terrifying wave of energy erupted, spreading outwards.
In that moment, it was like a typhoon had swept through.
The distant vines, the distant trees, the distant blades of grass.
As the wave passed, they were all forced to bend low. Dust and debris flew up from the ground, tumbling and scattering in all directions.
And then...
Bai Qi landed and retreated backward.
A stalemate!
Bai Ye's mind was filled with a single thought: Kai Dad is mighty!
Bai Ye had long suspected Kai hadn't gone all out during his sparring with Mulan in the barracks. It seemed his suspicions were confirmed; the man hadn't truly been serious.
This was Kai's true strength!
This was undoubtedly another hero capable of achieving gold-tier possession abilities!
And the moment Kai forced Bai Qi back, Miyamoto Musashi attacked again.
Bai Ye immediately darted to Kai's side, spreading his arms, his body erupting in flames, ready to meet the attack.
But just as Bai Ye was about to punch...
"The Great River's Sword descends from the heavens!"
A bold laugh echoed from the sky, followed by a silver-white sword light piercing the firmament. It streaked across the sky and then plummeted downwards.
Miyamoto Musashi looked up, his dual blades crossing once more, slashing towards the sky.
A crescent-shaped golden blade light appeared, soaring upwards, and then...
*Boom!*
Sword light, blade light!
A violent collision, followed by a deafening roar.
Both simultaneously exploded in the air, forming a ball of light, half silver and half gold.
Flowing waves of energy rippled outwards, like a star exploding.
In the next instant, a figure descended from the sky.
Holding a sword in his right hand and a wine gourd in his left, exuding an air of carefree abandon, he looked at the people on the altar, then let out a hearty laugh, unscrewed the gourd, and took a large gulp.
Who was this?
Bai Ye was utterly bewildered.
However, someone who could so casually counter Miyamoto Musashi...
This was undoubtedly another hero with gold-tier possession abilities.
Bai Ye felt like he was going crazy.
Was this a joke?
This damn mission was a complete circus of demons...
So, was this truly a mission that could appear at this time?
As Bai Ye pondered, the man in imperial attire grew more impatient. He turned to face them, suddenly spreading his arms.
"Too much noise, all of you, be quiet!" the man roared, "Supreme Sovereignty!"
Behind the man, large 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 be the death of me!" Bai Ye licked his lips and said, "Isn't this the Myriad Sword Technique of Shu Mountain!"
Dense golden swords continuously shot out from the golden ripples, carrying an incredibly oppressive aura. To be struck by them would mean being riddled with holes instantly.
And then...
"Goo goo, quack quack, goo goo..."
In the sky, Dun Shan's voice suddenly rang out.
Bai Ye couldn't help but look up and saw Dun Shan standing on a floating rock. With a sudden burst of strength, he leaped downwards.
With a *bang*, Dun Shan landed, raising his two shields together and slamming them heavily onto the ground, transforming into a fortress.
In front of Dun Shan, a radiant glow emanated, constantly colliding with the incoming golden swords, deflecting them.
"Sister is here!"
Mulan's voice came from the side of the altar. She then leaped out from the side of the altar, slashing towards the direction of the alchemist.
The blonde man raised his dual pistols, intending to shoot at Mulan, but...
*Bang!*
The sound of a sniper rifle echoed, and a bullet struck the ground in front of the blonde man, forcing him to retreat.
The blonde man immediately turned his head, and then, following his gaze, he looked into the distance.
On a hilltop, Shou Yue held his sniper rifle, his head tilted slightly. "You walked in here yourself!"
With Shou Yue's cover, Mulan raised her heavy sword and slashed towards the alchemist.
The alchemist glanced at Mulan, a disdainful smile curling his lips. "A bunch of useless passion!"
As he spoke, the alchemist raised his left hand, and then a purple orb of light coalesced. He then sent it forward, striking directly in front of Mulan.
*Bang!*
The orb exploded upon hitting Mulan, sending her flying and tumbling uncontrollably across the ground.
Mulan used her sword to prop herself up, rising again. "Go, we must stop him!"
Almost instantly, everyone was locked in combat.
Kai's giant sword clashed with Bai Qi's scythe, the two pushing against each other's weapons in a contest of strength.
The swordsman who descended from the sky was entangled with Miyamoto Musashi.
Both their movements were incredibly fast, and their swords were incredibly swift.
Onlookers could not even track their figures, only seeing afterimages flitting by, golden sparks appearing in the air, and the constant clanging of metal.
The blonde man attempted to raise his gun to shoot, but Shou Yue was clearly faster.
A red dot locked onto the blonde man's head. Startled, the blonde man quickly dodged aside, and then the rifle fired. A shot struck the side of the mountain wall, creating a hole the size of a bowl.
"You're all too noisy, it annoys me,"
The Emperor frowned, seemingly detesting the clamorous 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, attempting to raise his shield again, but his previous defense had taken some damage, and his movements had become sluggish.
Bai Ye leaped out from behind. "Let me!"
Bai Ye finally understood how to complete this mission.
His own side...
Had allies too!
Otherwise, any chosen one who came would only be beaten, as even Bai Ye's Devil's Robe, obtained through the gold gacha, couldn't withstand opponents who were all top-tier.
Seeing the golden swords approach, Bai Ye quickly assumed a defensive stance.
"Demon Field!"
A semi-transparent barrier appeared in front of Bai Ye, directly meeting the flying golden swords.
...