357 Trying to Steal a Chicken Only to End-up Losing the Rice Used to Lure i (1/2)
”Oh God, Brother! You've got to speak faster… listening to your words becomes very hard for me if you speak like that…” Sikong An Ye groaned. He had managed to fight-off several powerful Xuan Beasts a while ago. However, Duanmu Chao Fan's manner of speech had left him injured.
They were unaware as to what was happening in that outrageous scene. However, a man of Jun Wu Yi's caliber had understood a few things very clearly. [A very able person is helping us out by orchestrating this whole drama. But, where's the director of this show?]
Duanmu Chao Fan finally wielded his long sword again. His sword glittered with silver light. He could finally coordinate better. Then, he took a graceful stance. In fact, his stance was an exhibition of excellent martial arts in itself. He then surged forward, and tried to strike the Golden Tiger. The Duanmu Chief wished to grab the tiger by its tail, but the tiger would never allow him to do that. And so, the 'war' between Man and Xuan Beast continued.
Baili Luo Yun wasn't too far off. And, his display had been even more exemplary. In fact, he seemed worthy of the 'genius' moniker since he was only at the Jade Xuan realm. He hadn't fallen into a disadvantageous position even though he was attacking and defending against an 'enemy' of Level Nine. He'd give a loud roar, and would 'fight' lustily as the dust would rise-up around him. In fact, he had even gained an 'upper hand'.
However, his two Sky Xuan uncles were rather unfortunate. They had nearly been turned into grounded-meat by several Level Eight Xuan Beasts…
These circumstances were quite ironic. The two Sky Xuan experts had been certain that they'd be able to rely on their strength to make an escape. They only needed to confirm Baili Luo Yun's death before they left. He may have been a genius, but the youngster was still a mere Jade Xuan expert. Therefore, his death was sure to come early; he stood no chance. And, those two were simply waiting to watch him die.
However, they hadn't expected him to pick his sword, and not die when he should've a thousand times over. The two men had been left stunned by this. And then, they found themselves surrounded by many high-level Xuan Beasts. Baili Luo Yun — a Jade Xuan expert — was fighting with vigor. And yet, those two Sky Xuan experts couldn't even move. They were soon eaten alive…
Those two had died without understanding what was going on!
It was a very clever plot…
Blood-curdling screams were being heard from everywhere part of the battlefield. Those who had decided to break formation and retreat — the Xue Hun Manor, the Silver Blizzard City, and the rest of the men from every powerful family — had soon been caught in a crazy and deadly encirclement. Blood splashed every other moment, and the dismembered limbs flew into the sky. Someone or the other was dying every second…
Big Bear crisscrossed through the battlefield. Big Bear had tough skin and strong bones; so did his fellow Beast Kings — Tiger and the Lion King. They disregarded the attacks that were launched on them, and charged into the Xue Hun Manor's warriors. Then, they turned and moved-about the Xue Hun Manor's formation. The three of them continued to launch powerful attacks, and kept crashing into everyone around them. The three Beast Kings ended-up cutting a path through the Xue Hun Manor's formation as a result.
The troops of the Xue Hun Manor descended into utter chaos. They were first divided into two groups. Then, they were forced to divide into four groups, and were eventually left to fight separately. Then, numerous Xuan Beasts made their way into their broken formation, and surrounded them. This resulted in continuous screams of despair that shook the sky…
The original plan was that Jun Wu Yi and his men would die. But, their own people wouldn't sustain many losses. In fact, the Silver Blizzard City and the Xue Hun Manor's people weren't even expected to receive any injuries…
The eyes of all the Great Masters and the Spirit Xuan elders had nearly popped-out of their sockets as they stared from the hilltop in disbelief…
[What's going on?]
[This is extremely unreasonable!]
”So, that's how it was! I finally understand!” the Solitary Eagle was shocked, and twirled a strand of his hair.
”You understand?” Bu Kuang Feng was puzzled, ”What do you understand? Quickly explain to this old man!”
”Master Bu, can't you see?” Solitary Eagle triumphantly pointed his finger, ”Great Master Li had planned a purge for his Xue Hun Manor! And, he had also involved the Silver Blizzard City in it! Li Jue Tian's original plan was —”I'm not feeling well about some guys. And, you're not feeling any better about a few of yours. But, I have a way of making us feel good even though we're feeling sad right now. And, their devastation would make me happy!' Can't you see it Master Bu? It's so obvious…”
Lei Bao Yu and Bu Kuang Feng spat out in contempt when they heard that. [Fool! Can't you see how shocked Li Jue Tian is? Why would he wish to purge his Xue Hun Manor? The Xue Hun Manor is his life's work! Its value is only second to his son Li Teng Yun in his heart! Li Jue Tian is no fool. So, why would he dig his own grave?]
[But, how the hell is this happening in front of us if that's not the case?]
Li Teng Yun gaped. His face was ashen pale, and his lips trembled; he looked lifeless. He suddenly felt great regret. In fact, he could faintly feel his legs going half-dead…
Li Jue Tian's hands were clenched tightly. He felt extreme rage.
He would've been an idiot if he still hadn't been able to figure out that he had been played. However, he couldn't understand that who'd have such a heavenly skill that they could order the Xuan Beast Kings to play out such a big farce?
”Argh!” a blood curdling scream rang out. A Spirit Xuan expert from the Xue Hun Manor had been hit by Big Bear's palms and a leg. Blood gushed out from his body as a result. But, Big Bear smiled in an evil manner, and continued to attack. He quickly landed an explosive punch. Then, Big Bear threw out a kick, and made his other legs crisscross with the first one. The Spirit Xuan expert had already sustained serious injuries. His strength was nothing compared to Big Bear's. And, Big Bear wasn't done even after he had broken the other party's legs. Therefore, he resolutely kicked his lower back.
A disembodied leg flew high into the sky, and sprayed a lot of blood around. Moreover, the rest of that Spirit Xuan expert's body was kicked high into the sky… while he was still alive. Blood gushed out from each one of the seven orifices in his head. Big Bear jumped, and caught up with the body in the air. Then, he landed two quick punches. ”Bang! Bang!” the punches hit that expert in succession, and continuous snapping sounds were heard. In fact, the crackling sounds had been very crisp in their make…
Big Bear roared loudly, and caught the thighs of his victim. Then, his chest muscles became taught, and he started to hiss as his arms pulled the victim's body wide. The Spirit Xuan expert was then torn into halves in midair. His vital organs then poured out of his once-body, and crashed onto the ground.
Screams of panic and shock reverberated throughout the battlefield. However, Big Bear merely laughed as that bloodied body dropped to the ground. It seemed as if a tiger had slaughtered a sheep.
Li Jue Tian trembled, and couldn't help but take a step forward. His mouth opened a little as a look of pain flashed across his face. But, the Lord of Tian Fa was looking at him. In fact, they tilted their head as they looked at him. It was obvious that they would step-in if Li Jue Tian were to get involved!
Li Jue Tian saw the flesh and the blood of his people flying-about, and he heard their screams. He felt the urge to open his mouth, and concede defeat on many occasions. But, he used the entirety of his willpower to control himself, and didn't make this decision. His face was still calm and tranquil. It seemed as if the people getting slaughtered below hadn't been trained by his hands… as if they were merely trash to his eyes.
The human army had been doomed to suffer a crushing defeat even before the battle had started. The difference in the strengths of the two sides was too great. To explain with an example… The Xuan Beasts had prepared a force of elite experts. But, the human allied army had no preparation, and had basically assembled an inexperienced mob.
However, the Tian Fa would've been forced to pay a huge price for victory if the human army had followed Jun Wu Yi's strategy. After all, many strong individuals were present within their ranks. And, they could've made up for the difference in strength if they had been backed by a good strategy.
However, there was internal strife within the allied forced. So, they had disobeyed their orders, and had rushed forward. And, the defeat of the allied human forced had become foreclosed conclusion from that point onwards that. They would see no luck! And, there would be no hope for change of tides!
The traps were still present on the battlefield, but there was no one to follow-up. The Xuan Beasts would fall into them, but they'd quickly jumped out. And, they'd obviously become more ferocious after that.
Li Jue Tian had become a sore loser. He couldn't even afford to admit defeat to save his forces. He was reputed as the Second Great Master throughout the continent. So, he would lose face if he admitted defeat. Moreover, the Lord of Tian Fa wasn't far-off, and that earth-shaking expert was watching him. Therefore, Li Jue Tian would have to take his consent… even if he wanted to concede.
However, any attempts to seek their consent after his display was a very ridiculous notion. It was impossible!