Chapter 464: Chapter 123: He Zhiqiu, the Genius of His Time, Singlehandedly Repels the Red Flame Fox

This scene left all the disciples dumbfounded. So many people couldn’t stop that Red Flame Fox, yet Qin Gengyun managed to hold it in a stalemate.

He is only at the Golden Core Realm, while the opponent is a Seventh Grade Demonic Beast. Even briefly tying with it is something to be proud of.

Just then, countless figures flew in. It was another team of Zhenyang Sect disciples led by Su Xin, Chun Ningzhi, and Wei Wan, as well as the elite city guards led by Xu Jiangxing of Zhenlian City.

There were hundreds of them, encircling the entire mountain peak in an instant.

As soon as they arrived, they saw Qin Gengyun on the mountain peak, single-handedly holding back the Red Flame Fox, and they were all astonished.

"This Immortal Master is so strong!"

"Judging by the attire, is he an Outer Sect disciple? Oh my!"

"He is a disciple of the Divinity Transformation Peak, He Zhiqiu!"

"He Zhiqiu? This person is sure to become famous throughout the Eastern Cultivation Land!"

Upon seeing the Red Flame Fox, Chun Ningzhi’s eyes burst with anger as he roared, "You beast, I’ll make you pay with your life!"

He brandished a cold long sword and charged towards the peak, followed by Su Xin and Wei Wan.

At the same time, the cultivators of Zhenlian City also joined the fight.

In an instant, hundreds of dazzling sword auras illuminated the night sky, rushing towards the Red Flame Fox.

However, the Red Flame Fox released Li Fire from its body, sweeping and devouring all the Sword Qi, instantly neutralizing the full-force attack of hundreds of people.

"Those below the Golden Core can’t hurt it, let’s go!"

Jian Yue shouted coldly, and Chun Ningzhi, Su Xin, Wei Wan, Liu Su, and Mo Xiaolan followed her, surrounding the mountain peak.

Their expressions were grave as Sword Qi struck down, clashing continuously with the Li Fire.

Below, over two hundred Zhenyang Sect disciples formed a formation, creating a huge silver disc in the sky, composed of countless flying swords.

The Heart-breaking Lotus Array!

The countless flying swords, combined with the Sword Qi of Jian Yue and others, formed a Sword Aura larger than a mountain, pressing down on the Red Flame Fox.

The Red Flame Fox screeched, releasing a similarly massive Li Fire, which collided with the giant Sword Aura.

Boom!

Instantly, the mountain shook, and the moonlight dimmed!

Xu Jiangxing was shocked: "Even this can’t harm it?"

In disbelief, everyone watched as the mighty giant Sword Aura was devoured by the Li Fire before it even touched the Red Flame Fox’s body.

For a moment, despair filled everyone’s hearts.

This was the strongest strike, gathered by everyone’s effort, yet it couldn’t even graze the Red Flame Fox.

The opponent is too strong!

Are we... all going to die here?

Just when everyone was disheartened and despairing, a sturdy figure leaped high, swinging an iron rod at the Red Flame Fox!

With a bang, it struck the Red Flame Fox’s left shoulder!

The Red Flame Fox let out a miserable scream, clearly injured.

"He Zhiqiu actually hurt it?!"

Everyone was stunned. Jian Yue’s long sword flew out again, but was once more blocked by the Li Fire. Others reacted, taking the opportunity to attack the Red Flame Fox once more.

The injured Seventh Grade Demonic Beast seemed to have lost its fighting spirit. It flashed away tens of meters, stood at the edge of a cliff, and bared its teeth at Qin Gengyun.

Then it leaped off the cliff, and by the time everyone chased after it, it had disappeared without a trace.

"Did we... win?"

The cultivators looked at each other, and after a long while, someone said in a tone of disbelief.

The people next to him also looked dazed: "It seems so?"

"We chased off the Seventh Grade Demonic Beast!"

"We didn’t die!"

"We won!"

Soon, cheers rang out one after another.

Everyone’s face was full of relief and lingering fear.

This Red Flame Fox was just too strong, its Li Fire restrained everything. The concerted attack of several Golden Core and hundreds of Foundation Establishment Cultivators was easily neutralized by it.

If it had exerted its full strength, even so many people might not have been enough for it to burn through.

Even Xu Jiangxing and Zhou Shinen were prepared to hold back the opponent with all their might and let their daughters escape first.

Unexpectedly, it was He Zhiqiu’s single strike that injured this nearly invincible Red Flame Fox.

It was this that scared it away.

It could be said that the lives of so many people were saved by He Zhiqiu’s rod!

"City Lord, how did this happen?"

Zhou Shinen was puzzled, as Ye Xiyue, Su Xin, Wei Wan, Chun Ningzhi, and others had put their all into the attack, comparable to a late-period Nascent Soul. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Yet all were blocked by the Red Flame Fox’s Li Fire. Why did He Zhiqiu’s rod manage to injure it?

Xu Jiangxing slightly shook his head, equally puzzled.

In fact, many people, like them, didn’t understand what had just happened.

At this time, Jian Yue flew to Qin Gengyun, her voice cool and distant:

"The Red Flame Fox’s Li Fire fears no Sword Qi Techniques but can’t withstand close combat. Junior Brother He, without you, this battle would have been difficult."

Qin Gengyun looked at Jian Yue and respectfully cupped his hands: "Thank you, Senior Sister. It was you who held it off."

"So that’s it, I didn’t expect a Body Cultivator to actually counter the Red Flame Fox."

"Senior Sister’s attack distracted the Red Flame Fox, allowing Junior Brother He to get close!"

"No matter what, if not for Junior Brother He today, we might all be dead!"

"When the Red Flame Fox glanced at me, my whole body went weak, but Junior Brother He could contend with it. Just this courage makes him a leader among us!"

"I think Junior Brother He will be made a Steward Disciple upon return!"

"A Steward Disciple is not out of the question, perhaps even a Commanding Disciple. This is a genius who battled a Seventh Grade Demonic Beast alone!"

For a moment, countless amazed gazes fell upon Qin Gengyun.

They all knew that after this battle, He Zhiqiu’s name would resonate throughout the Eastern Cultivation Land, and his future in Zhenyang Sect would be boundless.

Xu Jiangxing, knowing the right time to act, stepped forward and bowed to Jian Yue and Qin Gengyun:

"Elder Ye, Immortal Master He, thank you for repelling the Red Flame Fox and saving the tens of thousands in Zhenlian City!"

Jian Yue replied calmly: "In this battle, Junior Brother He made the greatest contribution."

Her voice was cool, with a touch of arrogance, like a fairy in the mortal world disdaining to steal her junior brother’s credit.

Jian Yue’s demeanor solidified the feat of He Zhiqiu, an Outer Sect disciple of Divinity Transformation Peak, single-handedly repelling a Seventh Grade Demonic Beast.

Liu Su stood nearby, smiling and raising her hand to shout:

"Senior Brother He single-handedly repelled the Red Flame Fox, a genius of the era!"

Her shout immediately motivated others, and soon the entire mountain peak was filled with the cries of "Senior Brother He, genius of the era."

Qin Gengyun stood amidst the adoring and admiring gazes of countless people, but his face did not show much joy. He looked toward the direction where the Red Flame Fox had escaped, deep in thought.

Soon, everyone returned to Zhenlian City. Jian Yue and Xu Jiangxing each instructed the disciples and guards to stay on high alert, ready to fight at any time.

Though the Red Flame Fox was repelled, there’s no guarantee it won’t infiltrate the city like the cunning one at Yunling Town.

As the greatest hero of this battle, Qin Gengyun not only won the admiration of the female disciples of Zhenyang Sect but also attracted attention from many female cultivators in Zhenlian City.

Fortunately, Liu Su and Mo Xiaolan helped fend off many of the admirers, and Qin Gengyun entered the City Lord’s backyard, heading straight to the area where the female disciples resided.

Standing at the door of Ruo Mei’s room, he knocked:

"Junior Sister Ruo, are you there?"