Chapter 378: A Veterans Skill (1/2)

”Of course, after finding the Starlight Manor, this was my chance to cleanse my impure blood and become a Vajra Demon”, he said.

”A Vajra Demon?”

”A human like you wouldn't know, the Vajra Bloodline is one of the ten great bloodlines that boasts the greatest strength. Battle is where they thrive because of one thing, endurance.”

Kong Zhi then widened his arms and revealed his body.

”Despite all of the injuries I suffered, none of them lasted. Even a lost limb is recovered in mere seconds.”

He smiled, showcasing the magnificence of his power.

Du Xiu looked at him quietly, studying his body. Despite that that Kong Zhi showed, the commander showed no reaction to it. It was as if he was unimpressed by what he saw and that unnerved the demon.

”You will understand soon enough Commander Du Xiu.”

Kong Zhi's aura began to rise as he raised his warhammer, wielding it with three of his hands and pointed it at Du Xiu. The commander was silent but he took a stance, widening his legs as his glowing halberd axe went behind him. His other hand in front of him, palm facing his opponent. Flames began to emerge from his entire being before coalescing into a pillar of fire that he stood within.

”Understand? There is no need for that, not when this is the end.”

This was the point where the entire battle had grown still. Demons, Beasts, and Humans all watched this scene. That was the presence of an expert, the strength of two powerhouses, the skills of a veteran, all of this sought nothing more than to command the attention of everyone. Even in the skies, Ming Yue, the Matron, and her child watched from above. With everything in this battlefield frozen, the tense air and the thick smell of blood was all they had. Their hearts thumped quietly and yet, it was drumming in their minds.

And then the ground shook for the sprout that Elder Shu left behind blossomed into a white peony. A second later, the ground erupted into a massive white tree, one that emanated a gentle green glow that soothed humans and beasts alike. In fact, it began to heal them, reinvigorate their bodies and take away their exhaustion. This was the elder's final act, Blossoming Life.  All of the beasts looked at the tree before crying out, mourning the loss of their guardian.

But Kong Zhi looked at it menacingly, he did not expect the fight to be this difficult but he was grateful as well.

”Call for the rest of the army.”

Shi Hou looked at him with confusion as if he did not hear correctly.

”Summon everyone, all one million of them, Shi Hou.”

”But Lord Kong Zhi, what about the human fortresses, will we have enough strength?”

He looked at the Roaring King with fierce eyes.

”Four out of the five human commanders are here, If we kill them, the fortresses will fall easily. Now summon the rest of them!” Kong Zhi's voice shouted out.

Shi Hou gave another glance before taking out a horn from his belt and blowing into it. A long five- second long blare resounded throughout hundreds of kilometers.

”The signal! The Lord is summoning us! Come, men!”

In the horizon was the remainder of the million- man army, charging towards the forest. Compared to the force currently fighting, it was three or even four times larger.

”Hmph, what you've seen is only a portion of my army. You might be strong but no living thing can defeat an army of this magnitude. It will be your loss, commander.”

Du Xiu chuckled.

”Is it now? Why would I need to fight a million men when I only need to kill you?”

The commander looked at him and leaned forward. His feet pressed down, leaving imprints on the ground as he lunged at Kong Zhi, swinging his burning halberd axe upwards. Flames flew outwards as an arc of fire formed from his attack. Kong Zhi swung down with his warhammer and the two warriors clashed. The ear-splitting clang of both weapons served as a signal for the two forces to charge.

Shi Hou then took command and began to bark out orders.

”Our brothers are coming! Destroy that tree! Kill the beasts! Kill the humans!”