Chapter 350 - 283: Means (Part 2)

Any mistake, any break in rhythm, would lead to defeat.

The longer Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin fought, the more terrified they became.

They had originally thought that by joining forces, they could suppress Han Yuan.

But after hundreds of exchanges, the fight was a complete stalemate.

In fact, Han Yuan’s aura was only growing more ferocious and terrifying, striking fear into their hearts.

If this kept up, they feared it would be their turn to be suppressed by Han Yuan!

’What kind of monster is this!’

Hong Pengtian was aghast.

Han Yuan’s strength far exceeded his imagination.

Breaking through to the rank of Innate Grandmaster at such a young age was one thing, but the sheer force of his Qi Power was simply unheard of.

Even he, the Sect Leader of the Spirit Sun Sect, was beaten until his bones ached.

That utterly crazed, demonic aura was even more terrifying.

’No, I have to change things up.’

Hong Pengtian made his decision.

’If I let Han Yuan keep fighting like this, that crazed intent of his will just keep growing wilder. Things will get truly ugly.’

Hong Pengtian surreptitiously shot Kong Wenbin a meaningful glance.

Immediately after, the two of them appeared to be completely suppressed by Han Yuan, constantly dodging and evading.

Without him realizing it, they led Han Yuan to a more open area.

At that moment, Xu Hong was standing on the city tower.

He naturally had a clear view of the scene below.

And so, he understood exactly what Hong Pengtian was planning.

’This kid really is something else!’

’Even Sect Leader Hong and Vice Sect Leader Kong can’t handle him together.’

’This is for the best... To die by my array... is an honor for you.’

Xu Hong let out a cold sneer.

He immediately produced a Magic Sword and began casting from afar.

VMMMMM—

Xu Hong channeled all his Magical Power, coordinating his hand movements and chanting a mantra to draw upon the Power of Heaven and Earth.

"Red Dragon Array... activate!"

Xu Hong was ruthless. He spat a mouthful of blood directly onto the Magic Sword.

The next moment!

Countless crimson Array Patterns suddenly materialized on the ground where Han Yuan stood.

The instant these Array Patterns were triggered, countless Red Flames erupted, transforming into a sea of fire that completely engulfed Han Yuan!

"They actually set an Array!"

"The Spirit Sun Sect is truly shameless! Two against one wasn’t enough, they had to set a secret Array for a sneak attack!"

"Looks like Han Yuan is really done for this time."

No one had expected the Spirit Sun Sect to set up an ambush with an Array.

That old fox Xu Hong was simply too treacherous; he had completely concealed the Array Patterns, and Han Yuan hadn’t noticed them in time.

By the time the Array activated, escape had become nearly impossible.

Because Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin weren’t about to let Han Yuan leave either.

As the Array activated, a Crimson Fire Dragon instantly took shape and lunged at Han Yuan, all fangs and claws.

The Crimson Fire Dragon was savage and ferocious, as if it had just awakened from a slumber within an ancient volcano, erupting with terrifyingly bright flames.

Its scorching heat seemed capable of incinerating everything to ash.

People for miles around instantly felt an unbearable, sweltering heat.

"It’s over... who could possibly withstand the might of that Fire Dragon?!"

"Han Yuan is too young... He never should have come."

The crowd sighed in despair.

It was as if they could already see Han Yuan being burned to a crisp by the dragon.

But Han Yuan was not one to sit back and accept death.

He instantly entered his Transformed Whale State.

This was his first stage!

BOOM!

In the next instant, a vast and terrifying aura erupted from him.

His physique swelled violently, his muscles shredding his clothes. Wrapped in a violent, profound Demonic Qi, he swung his saber directly at the Crimson Fire Dragon!

"Azure Heaven·Silence!"

In that instant, everyone felt their hearts pound in their chests.

This was especially true for Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin.

Their vision was filled with a deep and terrifying flash of black saber light.

It was a strike that seemed to make the very heavens tremble, a strike that threatened to bring silence to all living things!

An indescribable strike!

Everyone present had thought Han Yuan was at the end of his rope.

But he had just proven them all spectacularly wrong!

Even Xu Hong hadn’t imagined that Han Yuan could still unleash such a terrifying attack.

PFFTCH!

The Crimson Fire Dragon let out a sorrowful shriek as its head was directly shattered by the flash of black saber light!

In an instant.

The Crimson Fire Dragon dissolved into countless falling embers, setting the very ground ablaze.

Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin were dumbfounded.

They had been hoping to use the Crimson Fire Dragon’s power to suppress Han Yuan.

They never expected Han Yuan to slay it with a single strike!

On the city tower, Xu Hong suffered from the Array’s backlash and spat out a huge mouthful of blood.

"I don’t believe you can make many more strikes like that!"

"Today, I’ll go all out against you!"

Xu Hong’s face turned a strange, deep crimson, as if his entire body was about to burst into flame.

Although the Crimson Fire Dragon had been slain by Han Yuan’s single strike, the Array Patterns remained intact.

As long as he continued to power it, he could still form another Fire Dragon.

Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin understood Xu Hong’s plan. They immediately unleashed their full power, desperately tangling with Han Yuan.

Everyone on the city tower was engrossed in the battle outside the city, so no one noticed...

...a fat Orange Cat quietly sneaking up.

Just as Xu Hong was about to burn his own Magical Power to activate the Array again, a wicked glint flashed in the Orange Cat’s eyes. It opened its mouth and suddenly spat out a Black Flame Bomb.

When the Spiritual Land at the Mountain King Temple had emerged, the cat had taken the rare opportunity to cultivate for a long time, and its power had grown considerably.

Compared to its previous Flame Bombs, this Black Flame Bomb had even greater explosive force and was far more terrifyingly destructive!

How could Xu Hong have ever imagined he would be ambushed at a time like this?

By the time his Heart Spirit warned him of danger, it was too late to react.

BANG!

The Black Flame Bomb struck him in the back and exploded.

A ball of scorching black flame instantly spread out.

It engulfed the few people standing near Xu Hong as well.

By the time the people from the Spirit Sun Sect reacted, the Orange Cat was long gone.

As for Xu Hong and the few other unlucky souls, they were instantly turned into charred corpses.

After all, even though Xu Hong was a Seven Spirits Realm Abnormal Person, he was not a Martial Artist; his physical body wasn’t nearly as tough.

Moreover, he had been focused entirely on channeling his Magical Power, leaving none for his own defense.

After being hit by the Orange Cat like that, he was as dead as one could be.

"Get that fat cat!"

A Spirit Sun Sect Elder roared.

Soon, several figures were chasing after the Orange Cat.

「On the other side.」

Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin were still locked in a bitter struggle with Han Yuan. They didn’t dare let their focus slip for an instant, so they had no idea what had just transpired on the city tower.

They could only pray that Xu Hong would hurry up and summon the Crimson Fire Dragon again.

That would give them a moment to catch their breath!

PFFT!

In his Transformed Whale State, Han Yuan was unstoppable, his saber light descending in a wild, dense flurry!

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Kong Wenbin managed to block a dozen strikes, but he couldn’t sustain his defense. In an instant, one of his arms was severed!

At the same time, Han Yuan’s right leg blurred into motion, sweeping forward in a vicious arc!

Hong Pengtian grunted as the kick slammed into his abdomen, sending him flying back more than ten meters.

He felt as though his internal organs were about to shatter.

’Dammit!’

’Why hasn’t Xu Hong activated the Array yet?!’

Kong Wenbin couldn’t resist glancing back.

He was shocked to find that Xu Hong was nowhere to be seen on the city tower.

Noticing Kong Wenbin’s gaze, one of the Elders on the tower reacted, hastily channeling True Qi into his throat to project his voice: "Dean Xu was ambushed by a cat! He has perished!"

He had no choice but to shout this.

If Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin remained unaware of Xu Hong’s death, still pinning their hopes on the Red Dragon Array reactivating, then they would truly be doomed.

Hearing this...

Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin were instantly dumbfounded.

’Ambushed by a cat?!’

’What is going on?!’

Han Yuan, however, burst into laughter.

He knew at once that this had to be the Fat Thief’s handiwork.

He immediately raised his Dragon Sparrow Cloud-Splitting Saber and charged toward Hong Pengtian and Kong Wenbin.

"This time, let’s see you survive!!!"

Han Yuan roared.

Hong Pengtian frantically cried out, "Old Ancestor, save me!"

BOOM!!!

An ancient and boundless aura suddenly erupted from within Jianghe Province City.

An old man leaped out of thin air, materializing in the sky.

He was small and gaunt, his face withered with age.

Yet, the moment he appeared, everyone felt as if they were staring at a Great Sun crossing the sky. It was so bright they thought their eyes would be seared blind!