Chapter 1466 - 1463: Pressing Towards Assassin Group (Part 2)

Chapter 1466: Chapter 1463: Pressing Towards Assassin Group (Part 2)

When the thirty Heavenly Dao Seven Stars experts landed, they hurriedly gathered together and quickly followed Kuang Chenggong to the front of Chen Tianlong’s army formation.

Clearly, Chen Tianlong’s forces were surrounding the entrance to the Assassin Group, preventing them from attacking down the mountain to launch a sneak assault, while their main task was to protect this entrance of the Assassin Group.

"Ha ha, Chen Tianlong, long time no see, are you doing well? I didn’t expect my strategy to be seen through by you, it’s truly frustrating."

Kuang Chenggong’s expression changed dramatically, suddenly becoming furious, and he arrogantly said, "However, whether you saw through it or not, I am determined to seize the Assassin Group today."

"Heh, you’re so full of yourself, aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue? Look at this situation, we have over two thousand people, while you only have thirty. What do you think your odds are?"

Chen Tianlong deliberately tested his tone, realizing that these thirty people might not be so simple.

"Hmph, two thousand people? I wouldn’t even bat an eyelid at twenty thousand. Who do you think we are? You insignificant beings dare to act presumptuously, watch how my thirty Heavenly Dao Seven Stars experts slaughter you common folk. Ha ha ha."

With a wave of Kuang Chenggong’s hand, the thirty experts behind him rushed forward.

Upon hearing Kuang Chenggong’s last sentence, Chen Tianlong immediately understood. He had sensed something was amiss earlier; it turned out they were thirty Heavenly Dao Seven Stars experts. Good heavens, this lineup could easily defeat not just two thousand soldiers, but even twenty thousand might not stand a chance.

Seeing the dark mass of experts rushing towards him, Chen Tianlong’s mind went blank, taken completely by surprise. Yet, he could not give up; doing so would mean abandoning all the brothers in the Assassin Group, ensuring the death of his six thousand warriors here today.

Chen Tianlong would never allow this to happen.

He immediately drew the Dragon Slayer Sword from his body and soared into the sky, performing the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Root technique. The aim was to kill as many as he could, starting with those he could reach.

The experts rushing in were also somewhat surprised. They hadn’t expected Chen Tianlong to confront them alone, feeling somewhat disdainful. For in their view, Chen Tianlong was merely a Heavenly Dao Seven Stars expert, not in the least bit intimidating.

Therefore, about ten experts close to Chen Tianlong all struck out with their palms, intending to take him down.

But in the next moment, they discovered that Chen Tianlong had vanished. What was going on?

Suddenly, a sword array appeared in the sky, instantly trapping seven or eight people within it. It was only then that they realized they had fallen into Chen Tianlong’s sword array.

"Not good, everyone quickly activate your defenses, we’ve entered Chen Tianlong’s sword array!"

A quick-reacting expert shouted.

But it was too late. Chen Tianlong’s sword array had already begun its activation. He transformed into a sword, swiftly piercing through, followed by illusion swords created within the array flying chaotically.

Seconds later, Chen Tianlong flew out of the sword array and landed on the ground. Meanwhile, the experts caught in the array also landed, their bodies covered in wounds, appearing heavily injured and unable to fight.

At this moment, the experts who were about to charge forward were stunned by the scene.

A Heavenly Dao Seven Stars expert of the Great Perfection had taken down seven or eight Heavenly Dao Seven Stars experts in one move. They quickly landed and retreated a few steps back.

Kuang Chenggong frowned deeply; he hadn’t expected Chen Tianlong to become so formidable.

However, fear was absent because he still had a trump card. His Phantom Divine Skill was nearing Great Perfection, and his strength had risen to the Heaven-defying Great Perfection Limit, although it had only reached this level recently, it was still quite extraordinary.

"Kid, you’ve got some skills, but don’t celebrate too soon."

Kuang Chenggong gave a sly smile, then immediately took off, appearing lightning-fast three meters away in front of Chen Tianlong.

Watching Kuang Chenggong’s speed, Chen Tianlong was utterly astonished—it was as fast as lightning. He knew he couldn’t match that speed, so he thought to himself: "Kuang Chenggong’s strength must be far beyond mine, dealing with him directly is impossible. Right now, I need to think of a plan for the brothers to retreat quickly, as many as can get away."

"Heh, it’s uncertain who will win this game."

Chen Tianlong adopted a relaxed approach to the confrontation, aiming to lower the opponent’s guard.

At the same time, he kept thinking of a plan. At this crucial moment, there were only two experts above Heavenly Dao Seven Stars here, Wu Mengting and himself. The opponent still had over twenty Heavenly Dao Seven Stars experts. With his two thousand men, they could at best hold out for a while; if it came to a real fight, the outcome would be disastrous for his side.

Chen Tianlong knew that if they lost, the brothers below would suffer.

As he pondered, Kuang Chenggong stood straight, continuing to gather power, while above the Assassin Group’s entire area, the wind and clouds surged, and the air seemed to solidify.

"Ha ha, soon you will all experience my Phantom Divine Fist," Kuang Chenggong said, while continuing to accumulate energy. His arm gradually began to glow and heat up, becoming enormously large, and the surrounding spiritual qi of the sky quickly gathered towards him.

"Chen Tianlong, what do we do? This Kuang Chenggong is terrifying," Wu Mengting, witnessing Kuang Chenggong’s overpowering move, felt a wave of fear.

"Mengting, don’t be afraid. Remember to use Powerful Qi to protect yourself later. Stand behind me, I will protect you," Chen Tianlong reassured.

Behind Chen Tianlong stood more than two thousand warriors. Seeing Chen Tianlong standing motionless at the front, their morale rose instantly. At this moment, the leader faced life and death indifferently; as soldiers, how could they seek to survive deceitfully?

The warriors behind were filled with emotion. Even if they died here today, it was worth it, having a leader who would never abandon them, to live and die together—what was there to fear?

Meanwhile, as Kuang Chenggong prepared to strike, more than twenty other masters were also eyeing them, ready to launch an assault. This was what Chen Tianlong feared; he was afraid that if he fell, the enemy would take advantage of the opportunity.

But before he could think more, Kuang Chenggong suddenly soared into the sky, charging upward, then struck back from mid-air, punching towards Chen Tianlong and the soldiers behind him.

"Everyone, prepare for defense."

While circulating the Nine Yang Celestial Dragon Technique, Chen Tianlong did not forget to remind the others.

Kuang Chenggong’s Heaven-Destroying Divine Fist descended fiercely, landing two meters away from Chen Tianlong. Instantly, a powerful shockwave burst out, like a giant wave, overturning clouds and rain, crashing towards Chen Tianlong and the Assassin Group’s escort team.

"Boom..."

A massive explosion occurred in front of Chen Tianlong, causing dust to billow, while the two thousand soldiers behind were struck by the huge shockwave, like a tidal wave.

The front few hundred warriors were directly blasted by the shockwave, smashed against the mountain rock, blood flowing—evidently they sacrificed themselves. Those in the middle who shielded themselves with shields were also heavily injured, lying in chaos.

Once the dust settled, about thirteen to fourteen hundred soldiers remained alive, with a small portion severely wounded as well. At this moment, Ru Nian and Ding Kong quickly endured the pain to arise, dragging nearby injured soldiers to safety, then ordering medics to rescue them promptly.

The two of them must take on more significant responsibilities, such as reorganizing the army and alerting against enemy attacks.

"Everyone, stand up. We are not the invincible Assassin Group escort team; we will live or die with the Assassin Group."

Such an inspiring command sounded, and all soldiers gathered swiftly as if invigorated.

This was the result of Wang Meng’s training over the past two days. As soldiers, they must stand courageously in any situation, preferring to die in battle than live deceitfully.

"Brothers, no matter what, we mustn’t let this path open. Even if we must become a human wall, we will defend the entrance to the Assassin Group, or else our brothers down the mountain will be annihilated. Do you understand?"

Ru Nian, covered in scars at this moment, had only one belief: to defend the Assassin Group to the death.

"Understood, we will defend the Assassin Group to the death."

The soldiers shouted in unison.

After Ru Nian reorganized the troops, he turned back to see Chen Tianlong already fallen to the ground, with Mengting beneath him. It was clear that Chen Tianlong had protected Wu Mengting earlier.

A massive wound had appeared on Chen Tianlong’s back, with blood flowing continually.

Wu Mengting finally opened her eyes to see Chen Tianlong covered in injuries, blood even at the corner of his mouth. She was instantly overwhelmed with fear and cried out, "Chen Tianlong, what’s wrong? Boo hoo, don’t scare me, Chen Tianlong... don’t scare me, please, boo hoo..."

Seeing Chen Tianlong so injured, Mengting was frantic, crying inconsolably, for at this moment, not a single spot on Chen Tianlong’s body was unharmed, causing the heart to ache.

Wu Mengting suddenly remembered something, placing a palm on Chen Tianlong’s chest, sending Powerful Qi into him.

Ru Nian witnessed this scene and rushed over, but the sight before his eyes caused him unbearable pain; Chen Tianlong was beyond recognition, likely mostly dead. Just now, Kuang Chenggong’s attack had indeed been too powerful; many died from the shockwave meters away from Chen Tianlong.

Let alone Chen Tianlong, who faced the attack directly, though he had prepared for defense, the strength gap was simply too vast.

"Mengting, you..."

Watching Wu Mengting frantically delivering Powerful Qi to Chen Tianlong, ignoring everyone around, Ru Nian felt heartache. He knew how important Chen Tianlong was to Wu Mengting.

"Haha, overestimating himself."

Kuang Chenggong, seeing that Chen Tianlong was basically finished and the soldiers were half-taken care of, felt immensely excited, realizing he wouldn’t have to do anything more.

With a wave of his hand, the remaining twenty-plus masters of Celestial Dao, above seven stars, quickly moved forward.

At this time, they ignored Wu Mengting’s side and directly launched an attack on the soldiers behind. Seeing this scene, Ru Nian hurriedly ran back and ordered mid-run, "Archers, prepare to... shoot."

Ru Nian dashed to the front of the formation, ensuring the archers could start shooting.

In an instant, a rain of arrows flew skyward towards the airborne enemies.

In mid-air, the defense began; after all, they were all Celestial Dao seven-star masters, so arrows posed no threat to them. After consistent resistance, no one was injured.

Subsequently, the twenty-plus masters landed and charged towards the team.