Chapter 253 - Demonic Dragon’s Appearance (1/2)
The heavy pressure pressed down on all and they flinched back again and again. Yet Huangpu Qingtian was still strolling forward, like a king on a mission!
The air was excruciatingly thick, hard to even breathe. The dread on everyone’s face only increased with every sound of Huangpu Qingtian’s steps.
Monster!
It was on everyone’s mind, yet none dared say it.
Lin Xuanfeng, Yan Bangui, and You Yushan observed coldly. The stronger Huangpu Qingtian was, the more at ease they were, and respectful!
“Huangpu Qingtian, think this through, or you will suffer the consequences!” Dugu Feng wiped his brow.
Among his peers in Tianyu, Heaven-shaking Dragon Lord was the first to scare this leader of tigers.
Nodding, Huangpu Qingtian never missed a beat, “Relax, I’m not after you, the five tigers’ lives. I still have to show consideration for Marshal Dugu! As long as you come out unharmed, he will not charge into Regent Estate! So taking Luo clan’s young miss’ head with me won’t make that old geezer snap.”
The four tigers felt eerily afraid and worried.
Huangpu Qingtian was not only high on his horse, but quite astute as well, a schemer and plotter.
He grasped Dugu Zhantian’s bottom line, and knew when to stop just shy from it, even if he was about to cause a massacre.
Correct, Dugu Zhantian cared most about his five godsons. He was tough on them, true, but he cherished them dearly as well.
If anything were to happen to them, the old guy would flip and march his army regardless of consequences. Everyone had a bottom line, and the second of Four Pillars, Marshal of 3rd Army was no exception.
Even though Luo Yunchang was the dear sister of his fifth godson, not even for her would he go into action. She had nothing to do with him.
Knowing this, Huangpu Qingtian acted unrestrained and unfeeling to others.
“Young miss Luo, run! Go find the Marshal. You’ll be safe there. Go while we hold him off!” Dugu Lin whispered.
Luo Yunchang was worried for Luo Yunhai.
Dugu Lin said, “Don’t worry, Yunhai is our brother and godfather’s godson. Huangpu Qingtian won’t ever touch him. Go, we won’t be able to hold him for long!”
Luo Yunchang took one last look at her brother and nodded. She was relieved but still hesitant.
Just then, a soft hand grabbed her into a run. Looking back, it was actually Xue Ningxiang.
“Sister Luo, brother Zhuo always called me a burden! Let’s see him say that again after I save his clan’s young miss!” Xue Ningxiang stuck out her charming and cute nose as she smiled.
Seeing this cutie, Luo Yunchang’s worries drifted out of her.
She didn’t know how Zhuo Fan got to meet this girl, but the girl was like an angel, easing her worries…
Lin Xuanfeng snickered from afar, “Running, is it? Did you ask me first?”
“Wait, don’t sour the eldest young master’s mood!” You Yushan blocked him with a sneer.
He now realized that without Huangpu Qingtian’s explicit approval, none could do anything. When the man was on the prowl, only horror would’ve awaited him for meddling with his hunt. Lin Xuanfeng wiped his brow and nodded.
You Yushan beamed in reply.
[Thanks, dude. If not for you, I would’ve been a goner!]
[No thanks necessary. I’m not doing it for you either. With Huangpu Qingtian’s temper, I fear you’ll take me down with you.]
You Yushan snickered.
Back to Huangpu Qingtian, he didn’t much care if the two girls broke into a run and shook his head, “A hare always thinks it can outrun its hunter, only to find its efforts go in vain.”
Huangpu Qingtian punctuated with chasing after the two.
The four tigers rushed to intercept with four palms, “Wind, forest, fire, mountain – Imperial Army!”(StarReader: 风林火山，千军万马 is original. If you have a better suggestion, I’m all ears.)
Boom!
As if a dam broke, the power swept everything like a literal army.
Although it was only four palms, it was as if tens of men joined hands! Not even Huangpu Qingtian could ignore it, feeling the sudden and forceful might boring down on him.
Huangpu Tianyuan’s grinned, “A formation! A pity, it’s too low grade.”
And he punched.
Without any preamble, just this plain punch contained almost godly power. The boom sent the four tigers flying as they bled from their mouths!
Now they felt on their own skin why Xie Tianshang was so badly wounded after just one attack. Because Huangpu Qingtian was no human. [How can our peer, in both age and cultivation, have such power?]
But the crux of it all was, their so called stalling was pointless. Huangpu Qingtian simply barreled through them unimpeded in his chase after Luo Yunchang. It was as if stepping on ants in passing!
Whoosh!
Suddenly, a whistle announced the incoming claw attack, below Huangpu Qingtian’s belt. It was so devious, so sneaky, it caused everyone to gasp!
“Veiled Dragon Claw!”(StarReader: 潜龙勿用. I have no clue if it’s a declaration of an attack or huangpu saying it’s useless.)
Long Xingyun’s eyes glinted as he arrived in the man’s path. Huangpu Qingtian laughed coldly, “Veiled Dragon Pavilion gets worse by the day. You only got so far through underhanded and crafty methods!”
“He-he-he, and? This is what I know best!” Long Xingyun snickered, not minding it in the least.
Huangpu Qingtian disregarded him and was planning on kicking him away.
It was then he found it odd that his leg didn’t move. A shining ice sheet crept up his legs and rooted him in place.
He then saw a dainty palm, filled with mist shooting from above. Chu Qingcheng!
Unable to move, Long Xingyun clawed him from below, and Chu Qingcheng attacked from above. It was the perfect combo to subdue an enemy’s movements while also unleashing a pincer attack!
Squinting, Huangpu Qingtian snorted fearlessly, “I see. You laid a trap for me with Frost Domain while the four tigers blocked my path! Not bad at all, I will give you that much. But…”
Pa, pa!
Two loud noises echoed as Chu Qingcheng’s palm slammed into his head and Long Xingyun’s claw hit from below. Although despicable, it was a strong attack nonetheless!