High Martial World: I Gain Passive Skills Daily-Chapter 236 - 144: The Calamity of Death Approaches
"Crackle... Boom!"
Wen Chi sat astride his horse, coldly watching the house before him collapse under the charge of the cavalry, engulfed in flames.
The riders charged forward, shouting, "Wenxian has no way, the Saint descends punishment, King Jingnan shall rise, defy and die!"
"King Jingnan shall rise, defy and die!"
This was the slogan conceived by Wen Chi’s troops, spread to raise spirits.
Initially, Wen Chi thought his operations in Zangfeng State should go smoothly, believing the people were long dissatisfied with the useless Emperor, ready to rise at his call.
Even if not, no one should hinder him.
Yet, Wen Chi did not expect that even with his forces pressing, so many would choose to support Wenxian, or rather, the current Emperor.
Just moments ago, a scholar appeared, cursing him for treason, calling him a self-indulgent Prince who dared to rebel!
However, as soon as he shouted, he was immediately beheaded by soldiers, falling backward, dying loyal to his Emperor.
"It seems during these years of scandalizing myself, my clever brother wasn’t idle, taking everything that should have been mine."
Reputation, prestige... No one remembered the King Jingnan who traversed the Southern Border, striking fear into the Blood Calamity Sect.
These years, sometimes, even Wen Chi almost forgot his past self.
In a daze, he seemed to become a simple old man, gradually decaying in comfort and pleasure.
Wen Chi sighed, "Wenxian, you’ve really made me suffer."
He patted his horse’s neck, muttering, "Oh horse, oh horse, whose kingdom should this Yang Kingdom truly belong to?"
The horse naturally didn’t answer, just snorted.
Wen Chi smiled, then clamped his thighs, eyes cold and sharp, urging his steed forward, charging through the burning street.
No matter what, today must be his first step to the throne.
No one can stop him!
The Elixir of Longevity, he is determined to obtain!
After Wen Chi charged forward, a large force of cavalry swiftly followed, then infantry spreading to encircle. From above, the long wind and fierce fire accompanied the vast army, slowly covering half of Zangfeng State.
At this moment, the entire encirclement covered the area around Xuni Pavilion and Golden Phoenix Pavilion.
A soldier rode close, reporting, "Xuni Pavilion has been leveled, no one in Golden Phoenix Pavilion, all surrounding residential houses searched, no one present, must have fled."
Wen Chi sneered, "He can’t escape."
He looked up at the sky, where a faint golden hue was the barrier sealing all of Zangfeng State.
Only entry, no exit.
Before everything is concluded, no one can escape.
Suddenly, Wen Chi grasped a nearby military flag, raised it to flutter in the wind, and shouted, "Sons, flatten Zangfeng State with me!"
The soldiers echoed in unison, "Flatten Zangfeng State!"
The sound echoed like rolling thunder across half of Zangfeng State.
"Hmph, flatten Zangfeng State? Do you think Zangfeng State is some desolate wilderness?"
A cold snort suddenly came from beside.
Wen Chi turned his head, seeing a figure with a red umbrella standing on the rooftop, a regular woman’s face under the umbrella, sneering with a mocking expression.
It was the Elder of the Mountain and Sea Alliance, "Red Umbrella."
Wen Chi squinted, "Mountain and Sea Alliance... you Demon Race, what’s your business here? I don’t recall Wenxian giving you any benefits."
"Wenxian might not give benefits, but..."
A childish voice came from the other side, "You will definitely bring harm."
Wen Chi turned his head, seeing a child standing on a rock, slowly rising from the shadow of the house.
No... that wasn’t a rock, but a gigantic snake’s head!
As sunlight illuminated the flawless child, the enormous, menacing blue snake head he stood on was fully revealed.
"Hiss..."
The snake head rose, its lantern-like vertical pupils incredibly bright, and its massive body, several dozen feet long, coiled, occupying several streets.
Even more terrifying, as this snake head lifted, eight more snake heads rose around!
A total of eighteen eyes, all fixated on the enemy before them.
"Xiangliu," a serpent with nine heads.
On another snake head stood a white fox with two tails.
And from the streets, several hundred members of the Mountain and Sea Alliance’s Demon Race emerged, glaring.
Wen Chi looked at this scene without emotion, then suddenly burst into laughter, "Good, good, good!"
He said coldly, "A bunch of vermin from the gutter, daring to show themselves... Since you’re seeking death, I’ll grant it to you!"
"Kill them for me!"
The soldiers raised their weapons, shouting, "Kill!"
"Boom!!!"
The massive body of "Xiangliu" rose, then crashed down around, its thick tail sweeping through, destroying everything in its path.
Countless were crushed or trampled to death, painting the ground with blood.
"Red Umbrella," Yu Xiangsi moved among the soldiers like a specter, slitting throats with a dagger and piercing hearts with sharp claws, swift beyond belief.
However, these soldiers did not simply stand still; they coordinated. One would sacrifice themselves to restrain them, while another would attack.
They also covered archers, targeting "Xiangliu’s" weak spots, like its eyes or wounds created by combined efforts.
Without Spiritual Qi, the physique of the mythical beast reverted to its original state, lacking sufficient defense, and it soon sustained injuries, its stamina waning.
"Bang!" Finally, one of the snake heads fell.
"Kui" finally leapt up and transformed into a massive beast!
This beast was extremely peculiar, resembling a dragon but without horns, with only one leg like a bovine hoof.
"Boom!"
Upon landing, the beast’s single leg crushed into the stone-paved road of Zangfeng State, creating a massive crater and extending web-like cracks several yards outwards!
The beast appeared somewhat bulky and had only one leg, yet it was incredibly agile.
In mere moments of swift movements, countless soldiers fell, swiftly knocked out, vomiting blood and dying on the spot.
However, the beast did not remain formidable for long.
A pair of strong hands suddenly grasped its leg; it turned out to be a body cultivator soldier from Wen Chi’s party, with a cultivation level reaching the Sea Breaking Realm!
"Roar—"
"Kui" roared, unexpectedly seized fiercely by this soldier and flung aside!
"Boom..."
The beast crashed through several houses, besieged in the opportunity but saved by "Xiangliu" thereafter.
The situation had vaguely reached a stalemate.
Wen Chi, however, ordered a team to quietly retreat, preparing to flank from behind.
His face emotionless, yet inside he was somewhat bleeding; these soldiers voluntarily followed him, elite as they were, but after this battle, perhaps a third might be lost!
"Sigh..."
Wen Chi took a deep breath; no matter, outside these demons, there shouldn’t be too many obstacles...
But before going far, he saw someone, barehanded, guarding the path, clearly waiting in advance.
The person’s face was stern, strikingly familiar.
Finally, Wen Chi’s expression cracked slightly, gritting his teeth, saying: 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂
"Cang Xing... Martial Saint Pavilion?! What does this have to do with your Martial Saint Pavilion?!"
Cang Xing sneered, "Alleviating Martial Saint’s burdens is a disciple’s duty!"
Wen Chi frowned deeply.
The Martial Saint? Wasn’t the Martial Saint sworn enemies with Chen Kuang?! Now he wants to hunt down Chen Kuang, shouldn’t Cang Xing be on his side?
Why were they all standing against him instead?
Utterly baffling!
Could it be, they didn’t know Chen Kuang wasn’t dead?
Wen Chi’s brow eased, then leisurely said, "Seems you might not know... Chen Kuang isn’t dead! I’m here to capture him!"
However, opposite, Cang Xing showed no expected shock.
Instead, somewhat impatiently said, "Yes, he isn’t dead."
Cang Xing gave him a look as if seeing an idiot, "I’m here to stop you from capturing him!"
...
At the border between Yong’an State and Zangfeng State.
Su Huaiying looked up at the golden barrier before him, face somber, "This is the handiwork of a Saint..."
Zhang Zhizhou crouched, saying, "Yes, once in, all cultivation is lost."
Su Huaiying touched the ancient bell at his waist, asking, "Are you sure he’s still alive?"
Zhang Zhizhou nodded, "I’m sure, moreover, I know he should encounter mortal peril near here; then it’ll be up to you, Empress, to act."
Su Huaiying snorted, "That guy is such a worry, I personally have to rescue him... Oh well, given he’s saved me several times, I owe him."
