Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 169 - 167: Surrounded by Enemies

"The Barbarian army is advancing straight in, and they’re bringing plenty of experts. The Beixuan Army is being routed and has already fallen back to Beixuan City!"

"They’ve brought out a special kind of puppet, quite a few in number, extremely powerful—even the strongest are up to the Myriad Phenomena Realm!"

"Blood Marquis Puppet?"

Xu Yang cried out in shock.

He immediately thought of that puppet that always accompanied Tuoba Hongyu!

"Blood Marquis Puppet? Not sure if it’s the one you mentioned, Mr. Xu, but most of them are indeed blood red, and there are quite a lot. They’re a massive threat!" Yang Yi said.

Xu Yang’s expression shifted again and again.

If those pills and Marquis Pills are meant for these Blood Marquis Puppets, and the Barbarians have lots of them, all they’d need is pills to activate them...

The energy stored in a Commander Pill alone is terrifying. Even a single pill could keep a Yang Realm level puppet fighting for half an hour!

It’s absolutely horrifying!

After all, puppets feel no fear!

"The Barbarians have even declared—those who don’t resist won’t be killed; those they capture will be used to trade with Daqian in the future!"

"And now they’re ferociously hunting for Mr. Xu!"

"Whoever finds Mr. Xu will be unimaginably rewarded!"

"And if Mr. Xu shows up in Beixuan City, Wuhou Hall and the Royal Manor won’t let him go either."

Once Yang Yi finished, everyone looked grim.

For Xu Yang right now, the Northern Territory couldn’t be more hostile!

The two strongest sides are both his enemies!

But Xu Yang wasn’t at all surprised!

It’s life or death between Wuhou Hall and the Royal Manor!

After Tuoba Hongyu witnessed his incredible alchemy skills and potential, even a fool wouldn’t let him slip by!

But Xu Yang had to go to Beixuan City.

No time would be better than now to sneak into the Royal Manor and rescue the Pill Emperor!

Xu Yang said, "No sign of the array yet?"

Everyone gave a bitter laugh and shook their heads.

"Not a sound at all!"

"Such a massive array—no way the outside world doesn’t know; it’s just that so much time’s gone by, maybe they just can’t find any True Lord level experts!"

"The Northern Territory is crucial for blocking the Barbarians and the Barbaric Mountain Range, and there are so many people; Daqian would never abandon it. If they did, the Emperor might as well step down."

"Yeah, all we can do is wait!"

People all started talking at once, but about whether the outside would try to help, their opinions were in agreement!

Xu Yang didn’t think Daqian would just give up the Northern Territory either!

That’d be utter madness.

The Emperor would be cursed to death!

No ruler could be so careless with lives!

Xu Yang took a deep breath and said gravely, "I plan to leave tomorrow."

Bai Song’s eyes lit up and he exchanged looks with Bai Jingxue.

Bai Jingxue quickly said, "Mr. Xu, I can go with you!"

"Me too."

Yang Yi and Meng Ziqiu both spoke up at once.

Xu Yang shook his head. "Thank you all, but I’m going alone!"

"There are things I must deal with myself!"

"Don’t worry—I’ll be careful."

Everyone wanted to speak, but seeing how determined Xu Yang was, they could only drop the matter with resignation.

It would be safer to have company, but if he’s going to Beixuan City, being alone is much easier!

"Mr. Liou, please take care of Doggy for me."

Xu Yang glanced at the dog.

He’s not seeking fortune this time; taking Doggy along wouldn’t help much!

"Sure!" Liou Yunfeng nodded, but asked suspiciously, "Does this dog have something special?"

He felt Xu Yang’s attitude toward the dog was unusual!

On hearing that, everyone grew curious!

These past days, not even a group of Myriad Phenomena Realm experts had figured it out.

Xu Yang smiled. "Mr. Liou, Doggy is a legendary Treasure Hunting Beast!"

"What? A Treasure Hunting Beast?"

"Does that sort of thing really exist?"

"I always thought it was just a myth!"

"Good heavens, there really is a Treasure Hunting Beast!"

"A Treasure Hunting Beast is a dog?"

Everyone was utterly shocked.

Most Myriad Phenomena Realm experts had at least heard of the Treasure Hunting Beast.

But just as the legend said, it only appeared in ancient texts and tales!

Far too rare!

No one expected to see one for real right now!

Liou Yunfeng was staring wide-eyed.

A Treasure Hunting Beast is a perfect partner for an Alchemist!

Back in ancient times, it’s said powerful Alchemists all had a Treasure Hunting Beast. Just imagining it made Liou Yunfeng wildly envious!

He snatched up the dog and studied it closely, then grinned. "Don’t worry, I’ll look after this little guy myself!"

Doggy trembled all over, apparently sensing that this old fellow was extremely dangerous. He looked at Xu Yang in misery and whimpered.

Xu Yang couldn’t help but laugh—it was his first time seeing Doggy like that.

"Behave and stick with Mr. Liou, you’ll get even more tasty treats!"

The words made Doggy eye Liou Yunfeng suspiciously.

Liou Yunfeng chuckled and took out a heap of pills!

Doggy’s eyes sparkled, greedily scrambling around.

All his sadness at the parting and fear of Mr. Liou vanished instantly!

After that, with a night of recovery.

The next day.

Xu Yang packed lots of healing and restorative pills and quietly left the cave.

He put on a mask, heading straight east for Beixuan City!

The mask was different this time.

The one Su Yun gave him before is known all over Beixuan City!

Fortunately, there were plenty of experts in the cave, and someone had a spiritual mask-type object!

After half a day.

Xu Yang passed a city, saw the Barbarian military guard outside, and sighed, silently circling around.

From the outside, the Barbarians weren’t massacring recklessly!

Even if people had to suffer, for the Martial Artists of the Northern Territory, it was at least something!

Otherwise, the Northern Territory would be soaked in blood, ruined forever!

The Barbarians’ goal is to use the countless lives in the North to threaten Daqian.

If Daqian doesn’t respond, that’s trouble.

Not long after circling around, Xu Yang’s eyes swept a wild area, suspicious. He hid his aura and rushed over.

Soon, he saw three Barbarian Martial Artists chasing a Daqian Martial Artist!

All three Barbarians were Yang Realm!

The Daqian Martial Artist was Middle Stage of Yang Realm, covered in blood, looking miserable!

Xu Yang’s gaze grew cold—he turned and shot forward.

Wang Yu saw Xu Yang suddenly burst out, and was overjoyed, shouting for help, "Help me!"

"Another Daqian fool rushing to his death!"

The three Barbarians laughed savagely, racing after him.

As they got close, Wang Yu’s face changed, "Yin Realm Perfection?"

"Shit!"

"Run!"

He shouted hurriedly.

Xu Yang paid no attention, charging straight at the three Barbarians!

Two were Middle Stage of Yang Realm, one was at the early stage—none were worthy of his concern.

"Courting death—just a Yin Realm ant dares challenge us?"

"That guy must be crazy!"

The Barbarian Martial Artists looked stunned, then killing intent exploded from them.

Boom!

The sky thundered—spiritual power surged, kicking up a violent storm!

Xu Yang’s body flickered and appeared like a ghost beside one of them.

"So fast!"

The Barbarian’s pupils shrank; he reacted quickly, spinning to punch at Xu Yang.

Bam!

At the instant of impact, the Barbarian’s features twisted, he screamed in pain, and was sent flying.

His right arm exploded in midair!

The horrifying scene stunned the other two!

Wang Yu was dumbfounded!

Was this guy actually a Yang Realm master faking weakness?

While Wang Yu was still shocked, Xu Yang turned into a flash of lightning—Lock God Seal enveloped them out of nowhere, and his thunderous fists crushed the last two!

With his current strength, normal Middle Stage Yang Realm opponents couldn’t compete at all!

Only top prodigies like Zheng Qi, Chen Chong, and Tuoba Dajiang could stand against him!

Xu Yang collected the three’s Storage Rings and turned to Wang Yu.

"I am Wang Yu. Thank you, my friend, for saving my life!"

Wang Yu clasped his fists in gratitude, looking at Xu Yang.

"How far have the Barbarians advanced?" Xu Yang asked.

Wang Yu sighed bitterly, "They’re already near Yunguang City. The Beixuan Army has retreated to Beixuan City. Everyone else is either hiding or has fled to Beixuan City. In at most seven days, the Barbarian army will reach Beixuan City!"

"And right now, Beixuan City only lets people out, not in!"

Only lets people out... Xu Yang frowned slightly!

Getting into the city was going to be tricky.

Still, with the Barbarian army arriving in seven days, that would be a chance!

Sneak in amidst the chaos!

With this thought, Xu Yang’s frown eased—he nodded at Wang Yu and turned to leave!

"Friend, are you still heading east?"

The east leads toward Beixuan City. Wang Yu hesitated, then suggested, "I know a pretty hidden spot; why not lie low with me a while?"

Xu Yang paused, slowly turned to Wang Yu, and his eyes grew cold!

Even with the mask on, Wang Yu suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if some fierce beast was staring at him!

He couldn’t help but shudder, forcing a smile, "If you don’t want to, that’s fine!"

"Is that so?"

Xu Yang grinned, "You recognized me, didn’t you?"

"What?"

Wang Yu looked confused, but a flicker of panic showed in his eyes!

"Who are you reporting to?"

"Is it the Barbarians?"

The icy words crashed down on Wang Yu like a knife. His face instantly turned ghostly pale—no blood left in it!