146 Death (1/2)
”Hmmmm? That is...”
Fang Yuan rode on the Red-eyed White Bird and soared above the nine heavens at an astonishing speed.
As he reached the borders of the Summer Sun Prefecture City, his expression grew serious.
Immerse spiritual pressure could be felt in the direction of the prefecture city. The city was ablaze and was covered in thick black smoke. The scene looked apocalyptic.
”Could it be that Liu Yan felt that burning the eight cities was not enough and wanted to burn down even the Summer Sun Prefecture?”
Fang Yuan spat, his face solemn.
In the prefecture city, a plot was being carried out against Liu Yan who was surrounded by assassins!
”Given Liu Yan's current prowess, only those who are extremely skilled and hold high appointments in the country would be able to force him to this stage...could it be that the wheel of fate has turned? He had not even gotten the Wu Zongs and the spiritual knights in the two prefectures to swear their loyalty to him and it appears that he is going to be disposed of first...”
Fang Yuan smiled.
He did not know if Liu Yan would be a blessing or a bane in the future. At least now, he would not be forced to take sides.
”Little White, fly higher!”
Fang Yuan gave the orders to the Red-eyed White Bird after he thought through it.
It would be safer for him not to take sides and instead observe when the two sides clashed.
....
As compared to Fang Yuan, the countless people in the prefecture city were not as calm.
”Houhou!”
In the sky above the residence, 9 scarlet fire dragons with their tails intertwined together were spitting flames. This caused the whole sky to be painted crimson red.
”Heavenly Fire Dragon?”
Xie Lingyun's emotion was a mix of fear and regret as she witnessed this scene, ”Liu Yan had truly reached the Elemental Breaking Bottleneck!”
”It is precisely so that will seal his fate!”
Xuan Sheng spoke without a moment's hesitation, ”In the neighbouring Wu Country, Yuan Country...and even Xia Country do not have a spiritual knight who has reached the Elemental Breaking Bottleneck take on a command position. Who would wish to have a superior if they are powerful leaders themselves?”
Xie Lingyun laughed bitterly. She did not know why but a silhouette of a youth appeared in her mind.
She knew that he was an exceptional genius who had the potential to surpass Liu Yan given enough time.
”Wu Wudao! I will bring you down along with me if I die today!”
Liu Yan stood on top of the fire dragon's head, his eyes fixed on the Imperial Advisor.
His hair was in a mess and his chest was riddled with holes. He looked sinister and let out a laugh. He bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of purple-red blood. His pores opened and beads of blood started to flow out to form a figure of a man from the blood.
”Flaming Blood Secret Technique! Scarlet Dragon Fire Pill...explode!!!”
”Houhou!”
The nine fire dragons let out a cry before they each spat out an illusionary pill the size of a fist. The pills combined to become the size of a human head, raging with flames and flew towards Wu Wudao.
”Chhh!”
Wu Wudao did not dare to be complacent and hurriedly dodged the attack. However, layers and layers of the Five Elements Light appeared on his body and surrounded him.
In that instant.
The fire pill pursued Wu Wudao and clashed with his defence.
”Honglong!”
The heavens and earth turned dark.
The wind howled and tore at the ground.
”Cough cough...”
Taoist Elder Xuan Sheng looked at the sky amidst the dust, ”Shit... If the Blood Demon was here, Liu Yan would have fallen into the trap with his previous technique and would be subdued by the Blood Demon!”
”Why is he not here?”
Xie Lingyun asked coldly.
”This…..how would I know?”
Xuan Sheng looked around and saw something. He immediately leapt forward, ”Imperial Advisor sir, are you okay?”
”Cough Cough…..I am fine!”
Xie Lingyun followed closely behind and arrived at a badly damaged stone wall. She could see a person with torn clothing and badly burnt skin. His abdomen was pierced by a metal spear and he was nailed upon the wall, fresh blood trickled from his wound.
Upon seeing the arrival of Xuan Sheng, his eyes brightened, ”I may have been struck by Liu Yan's flying spear, but he had been struck by my God Searching Palm. Not even the deities can save him! The final victory is mine! Cough cough...”
He appeared to be proud and spat out mouth after mouth of fresh blood.
”Don't mind me, go and collect Liu Yan's corpse! Also, get rid of all the Secluded Mountain Prefecture Armed Forces, especially the three Wu Zongs!”
Wu Wudao waved them away and grasped the metal spear. With a yank, he pulled out the spear which resulted in his blood gushing out from his body.
”Understood!”
Xuan Sheng respected the Imperial Advisor. He stood up and gave the orders to his people.
Behind him, Xie Lingyun witnessed the scene.
After this incident, the prefecture city was badly damaged. In addition to the destruction of the cities, the Summer Sun Prefecture was greatly weakened.