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Chapter 304: Participating in the royal banque

Chapter 304: Participating in the royal banquet

The people of the Southern Summer Country treated being granted a marquis title as the greatest honour and achievement!

Why was Chu Xinghe highly regarded by so many people and had many people work for him? Wasn't this because he was one of the people that had the qualification to become a marquis? Once he received the marquis title, in order to gain benefits, many people would naturally flock to him!

Chu Tian was not interested in these empty titles.

The marquis' greatest advantage was receiving a state to manage. Of the state's taxes and resources, other than delivering a portion to the Imperial Region, the remainder could be kept. In order words, once one became a marquis, they would never have to worry about money again, lying down daily and earning plenty of money.

Of course, in order for a marquis to not be negligent, the Southern Summer Country's hereditary system had a requirement. It required the successor to have enough strength, prestige and merit before inheriting their parent's position, otherwise it would be taken back by the kingdom. In other words, to ensure the prosperity of a family, it depended on the inheritance of the next generation.

The marquis title was not just an honour, it also included a large harvest that could allow a family to rapidly develop themselves.

For such a person this young being able to become a marquis was unprecedented in the Southern Summer Country.

But why did Chu Tian not care about it at all?

The Calm Martial Ruler was not silly and knew that Chu Tian's ambitions were not limited to a single country. But what about the money and resources that came with the marquis title? These were all things that Miracle Commerce lacked! This fellow wouldn't be taken on more responsibilities for no reasons right!

If he couldn't remain in the Southern Summer Country, this would be a large pity.

The Calm Martial Ruler could not use a forceful method or it would have the opposite effect. So he could only do this and not force this on him, hoping that he would think it through.

"Let's not talk about this for now." The Calm Martial Ruler changed the topic, "You have been showing off a lot, are you not afraid of attracting trouble?"

"The Calm Martial Ruler really knows how to tell jokes." Chu Tian shrugged and helplessly said, "Honestly for me, there is no difference between low key and high key. Since they want to play, there are some things that can't be hidden."

Chu Tian and Miracle Commerce had gone against many people's plans.

These grudges were inevitable, it wasn't something Chu Tian could settle just because he wanted to. Since it was like this, why did he need to fear going against them?

"You do have awareness." The Calm Martial Ruler said in a noncommittal voice, "However, you have to remember, although the Burning Sun Ruler and the Refined Ruler want to deal with you, those two will not easily move against you."

"Why?"

"Those two are different from the other family heads in Central State. You will understand the reason in the future, you don't need this ruler to explain to you. Your biggest problem is not the two of them, but rather the Wang Family."

"What? Wang Family?"

If the Calm Martial Ruler had not said it so seriously, Chu Tian would have thought that he was joking

The Wang Family has been like a mouse recently. They were in a very difficult situation and had no way of fighting back. Their family had a strong influence and power, so how did they end up in this kind of situation?

At this time, the Calm Martial Ruler had already exited to the base. Looking up at the blue, empty sky, he suddenly said in a meaningful voice, "Today's royal banquet is not simple, you need to be careful." After saying this, a blood red gryphon came down and the Calm Martial Ruler jumped on, heading off in the direction of Imperial City.

"The Calm Martial Ruler's rambling on seemed to be indicating at something." Chu Tian asked Gu Qianqiu beside him, "Hey, do you know what he's referring to?"

Gu Qianqiu said in a serious voice, "I think the Calm Martial Ruler's warning is implying that there is a danger hidden in the royal banquet."

"Damn, is your head made of wood?" Chu Tian looked dissatisfied, "Am I a fool that can't even understand that? Can you say something that I don't know!"

"Er..." Gu Qianqiu awkwardly wiped away his sweat, "I spent most of my time in the lab, so this old man does not know what has happened in the court. But as far as I know, there are two people that can appear in the royal banquet. The ones the Calm Martial Ruler wants you to be on guard against are probably those two people."

"Which two?"

"The first is the first grade military marquis, the Departing Flame Marquis."

"So it's him!"

The Departing Flame Marquis had a high status. Not only was he a venerated marquis, he also led the Departing Flame Army. This kind of general was also referred to as a military marquis. There were four military marquises of the Eight Marquises. Thunder State's Golden Arrow Marquis, Southern State's Western Marquis, and Cang State's Green Gloud Marquis were all second grade military marquises, and only the Departing Flame Marquis was a first grade military marquis.

Central State's Divine Wind Marquis, Qing State's Green Wood Marquis, and the others had troops, but these troops were only for defenses and would not be called upon to enter the battlefield.

"Then who is the second person?"

"It's the Battle Dragon Army's young commander, Wang Tianlong!"

Chu Tian was not unfamiliar with the Wang Family's history. Although the Great Summer Country's royal clan had receded and they almost faded away several times, the royal family's blood was strong, so their prosperity had high innate talents. Every time they were on the border of fading away, there was always someone that rose to shoulder their family again.

Wang Tianlong's great grandfather had been a prestigious Southern Summer Marquis. After having no talents for two generations, they finally lost their marquis inheritance. Finally, the birth of Wang Tianlong gave the Wang Family hope again.

This person had revealed astonishing talent since he was young. Not only was his cultivation talent high, he was also a talented commander. He entered the military when he was only fifteen years old and led the Wang Family's Battle Dragon Army when he was twenty.

In ten years, the army had increased their strength and earned even more merits, making them indeed noteworthy.

Chu Tian had put the Wang Family in a bad situation, so Wang Tianlong probably would not let him off.

Gu Qianqiu immediately added, "But there is no need to worry. There is the Calm Martial Ruler and this old man, Miracle Commerce itself is not weak, so it isn't easy to move against!"

Come then.

Chu Tian did not mind this.

The royal palace was very lively as the palace gates were wide open, with countless maids rushing around preparing everything.

The fire red rug spread from the main hall to the gates and the royal knights stood in lines on both sides. Their weapons and armours were all polished, looking very bright as it reflected the light shining down. Each person was leading a gryphon mount who all did not have a single speck of dust on them. They stood like statues standing there, greeting all the guests that came.

This group of honour guards with weapons in their hands, creating a very magnificent lineup.

With the Southern Summer King Dongfang Hao at the lead, the Calm Martial Ruler Dongfang Gan, the Burning Sun Ruler Nangong Yan, and the Refined Ruler Shangguan Cangfeng, these four people stood in front. The other ministers were all following behind them.

"Why are you only here now? Come over here quickly!" Meng Yingying pulled Chu Tian over and scratched her head as she said, "Something important must be happening today. Look at this lineup, the honourable king and the Three Rulers all came, this is a scene that can scare someone to death."

The Meng sisters, Nangong Yun, and Chen Bingyu, these four people were all here.

Meng Qingwu was tranquil as usual, Meng Yingying had an excited and shocked expression, and Chen Bingyu had a cold expression like she didn't care. The usually lively Nangong Yun was currently hiding behind the others, like she didn't dare show her face.

She was afraid of the Burning Sun Ruler.

"Dong, dong, dong!"

"Sir Departing Flame Marquis is here!"

Suddenly, a set of sky shaking drum beats sounded and Nangong Yun's face became even paler. Her fists tightly clenched and she almost couldn't help trembling. It was unknown whether it was from rage or fear.

"Don't be worried." Chu Tian patted Nangong Yun's shoulder, "You have to face these things eventually, they won't dare move against you with me here."

Nangong Yun was usually very forceful, but at this moment, she revealed a pitiful appearance like a little white rabbit.

Meng Qingwu comforted her, "Nangong, you are a member of our Miracle Commerce. Without our permission, no one should think of taking you from us."

"That's right, that's right!" Meng Yingying waved his little fist, "Elder sister Nangong, you should just act as fiercely as normal, there is everyone here to support you!"

Nangong Yun's heart was very moved.

Everyone was clear on what kind of power the Nangong Family was, but to protect them, they did not hesitate to go against this large monster. This made her feel gratitude and guilt. If they resisted the Nangong Family with Miracle Commerce's current strength, they would have to pay a heavy price.

Was it worth it doing this?

Nangong Yun considered this herself and she knew that her position in the company was not irreplaceable. She was not as smart as Meng Qingwu and manage the entire company for Chu Tian. She also wasn't as smart as Chen Bingyu, being able to protect Chu Tian. Of course she also did not have a special relationship with Chu Tian like Yingying.

Nangong Yun felt that she was disposable to Miracle Commerce.

Accompanied by the sound of steady footsteps, a team slowly walked in. This team's dress was very strange, each one wearing heavy armour and each person was carrying a giant sword the height of a person. The blade's edge was engraved with large amounts of flame runes that released an incomparably hot fire energy.

This was the famous Nangong Family's Departing Flame Army!

The Nangong Family was a family even older than the Great Summer Country, they could be considered the inheritors of the phoenix, containing large amounts of power in their blood. The Nangong Family had an important role in the Southern Summer Country because the Nangong Family had military talents like clouds. The soldiers cultivated with the Nangong Family's secret techniques were the best soldiers in the country.

The Departing Flame soldiers had terrifying battle strength.

They were adopted since they were young and their bodies were refined with special medicines, making their bodies as strong as stone, also decreasing their sensation of pain. They were also given secret cultivation techniques to train in, letting them train for around ten years.

This secret technique of the Nangong Family overdrew the soldier's potential, making their lifespan not very long and limiting their growth's upper limit, but it guaranteed the soldier's battle strength. They were all in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer and with their special martial arts and equipment, the battle efficiency of these soldiers on the battlefield was enough to make the War Hounds Tribe tremble in fear.

The eighty thousand soldiers led by the Blazing Flame Marquis in the past were all invincible.

In the tragic battle ten years ago, the Blazing Flame Marquis' soldiers were killed on the War Hound Plains, but they had killed three times the amount of War Hounds Tribe elites. The Departing Flame Marquis had the final group of this kind of soldiers and they were the strongest heavy infantry in the Southern Summer Country.

The Departing Flame Marquis was standing in the front. He had the red hair of the Nangong Family, with a very symmetrical build that was neither thin or fat. His eyes were also red and were like two burning torches. He was wearing a dark red scale armour on the inside with a fire red cloak around him. A burning wind accompanied him as he walked, making people feel oppressed by that heat.

Seven people were standing behind the Departing Flame Marquis.

Six of them were high level retainers of the Nangong Family with the minister rank. They had all been nurtured by the Departing Flame Marquis and each one was a peak expert in the 9th Awakened Soul Layer. The other person was a youth that was around sixteen-seventeen years old. His red hair showed that he was a member of the Nangong Family's younger generation and he looked very similar to the Departing Flame Marquis.

This youth should be the Departing Flame Marquis' most important sun, the Departing Flame Marquis' successor, Nangong Jian.

"Greetings to the king!"

Greetings to the rulers!"

The Departing Flame Marquis led this group of eight to offer their greetings. The several hundred Departing Flame soldiers all knelt down. The Southern Summer King and the Three Rulers gave a slight nod. The Burning Sun Ruler had a proud expression on his face because this was the pride of his Nangong Family!

Chapter 305: Family's internal battle

Chapter 305: Family's internal battle

The Departing Flame Marquis was a first grade military marquis and normally led the troops out of the country. If nothing big happened, then he wouldn't easily return to Imperial City. Something important was happening today, this was not an ordinary royal banquet. Actually many people noticed that there was a stage in front of the royal palace that seemed to be a ceremonial stage for giving out rewards, but they didn't know what use it had.

The Departing Flame soldiers went to go sit down.

The other people followed them to their own places.

The Departing Flame Marquis looked over at Chu Tian with his falcon eyes and his gaze fell onto Nangong Yun. His eyes turned cold as he coldly said, "Nangong Yun, you are a junior of the Nangong Family, but you're standing behind someone from a small family. You don't greet this marquis and you didn't kneel to the ruler, you really have disregarded yourself as a member of the Nangong Family."

With these words.

Everyone's attention was drawn over.

During this boring waiting process, it was good there was an interesting play to watch.

The Southern Summer King's eyes slightly flashed a few times, but his expression did not change as if he did not intend to interfere.

Nangong Yun's expression was a bit ugly. This was the respected marquis of her family and the Burning Sun Marquis that ruled over the Nangong Family, it could be imagined the pressure Nangong Yun felt facing them.

"Greetings to the Departing Flame Marquis!" Nangong Yun was not a weak person and bravely came forward, "Greetings to the ruler!"

The Southern Summer King deliberately put on an act and said, "Yi, Burning Sun Ruler, the Nangong Family has such an outstanding junior, why hasn't this king seen her before?"

"Nangong Yun has been outside all year round, so it is normal for your majesty to not have seen her." The Burning Sun Ruler's aura was like a lion's, pressing down on Nangong Yun, "It's not too late to return now, don't make another mistake. The family has recognized your potential and this ruler guarantees that as long as you come back, we won't make it hard for you!"

The Burning Sun Ruler deeply understood the importance of Nangong Yun.

This junior that hadn't entered the Nangong Family's eyes actually became a high level member of Miracle Commerce. If they could control Nangong Yun, then the Nangong Family would be able to take a large piece of meat out of Miracle Commerce.

"I have a good situation in Miracle Commerce, so I'm not planning to head back temporarily." Nangong Yun really was Nangong Yun. Even to the Burning Sun Ruler with his high status, she still dared to say these words, "I ask the ruler to be assured. Nangong Yun will always be a descendant of the phoenix, this point will never change even in death!"

The Burning Sun Ruler knit his brows.

"What a joke!" The Departing Flame Marquis said with a cold laugh, "Do you think you are negotiating? The things you have done after leaving the Nangong Family, they have all severely gone against the family laws. If you don't return to the family and accept your punishment, this marquis will personally cripple you and restore our family's name!"

Humph, such an arrogant fellow!

With your grandfather Chu Tian present, you dare threaten my people. If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't know how powerful I, Chu Tian am.

Chu Tian looked over at Gu Qianqiu's group.

"The Departing Flame Marquis is filled with prestige!" An old man from the crowd holding a long cane walked out. It was no one else but the great scholar, Gu Qianqiu. Gu Qianqiu even dared scold the Calm Martial Ruler, not to mention a trivial Departing Flame Marquis. It was not appropriate for Chu Tian to do anything, so it was best for him to speak, "His majesty and the Burning Sun Ruler have not mentioned any punishments and you immediately speak of wasting Nangong Yun, what qualifications do you have? Or, are you afraid of something?"

The Burning Sun Ruler coldly looked at him, "The matters of the Nangong Family, doesn't the great scholar feel you are meddling too much?"

"Family matters? Is this really just family matters?" Gu Qianqiu said with a smile, "This matter is not just your family matters, but rather country matters or even world matters. This old man cannot turn a blind eye to this matter."

The Burning Sun Ruler's face turned dark.

This old mouth can really speak nonsense, he can take everything to another level! What kind of bullshit country matters is this!

Gu Qianqiu spoke with a righteous tone, "Nangong Yun is a talent of the Southern Summer Country and her talent is rare in our country, but because of the Burning Sun Ruler's selfishness and the Departing Flame Marquis' dirty plans, she was sent away from Imperial City for over ten years. I want to ask everyone, how many decades does a talent have? Her golden years have been ruined by these fellows! Isn't this a heavy sadness and loss for the Southern Summer Country?"

This was not Gu Qianqiu's first time saying this, but he was saying it in front of the Southern Summer King and even the Burning Sun Ruler this time. This was directly slapping the Nangong Family's face and the Burning Sun Ruler's face. Looking at him, the Burning Sun Ruler's face had turned even darker.

It didn't matter if other said it, but it had a different meaning if it came from the great scholar's mouth. With the great scholar's influence, reprimanding the Burning Sun Ruler and the Departing Flame Marquis like this, it would quickly spread across the nation and would be a giant slap to the Nangong Family's face.

Skeletons must be kept in the closet.

This matter indeed had to be hidden!

"This old man has always been puzzled." Zhao Pu stood forward with his blade, "Nangong Yun has an extremely rare God Level Source Spirit and would be given focused training even in a large kingdom. For the Nangong Family to treat her like a weakling, does the Nangong Family have another God Level Source Spirit owner among their talents?"

"Wrong!" Another scholar came out, "From what this old man knows, Nangong Yun was a member of the Blazing Flame Marquis branch. After the Blazing Flame Marquis died, before his soul passed on and his bones turned cold, his influence was cut off and many people with infinite potential were sent into exile. Could the Burning Sun Ruler not know about this? Not only did the Burning Sun Ruler know everything, he even silently agreed to it all!"

"This method of acting is bringing dishonour to the heroic spirits of the Blazing Flame Army!"

"The Nangong Family's procedures are not fair!"

Immediately a group of people began to shout out.

The Burning Sun Ruler's rage almost exploded his chest. If these damn mad dogs bit him, he couldn't not bite back, right? Facing slapping was their weapon, so he could not defeat them. Not speaking right now was fine because they would grasp his flaws once he did and then viciously attack him for it!

The Departing Flame Marquis angrily said, "You things, daring to defame the ruler!"

"Right and wrong will be in the hearts of the people!" Gu Qianqiu loudly said, "Nangong Yun is not the Burning Sun Ruler's direct descendant, so the Burning Sun Ruler chose to push her away. A biased heart is something everyone knows, or is there something wrong with what we said?"

Zhao Pu added, "You have destroyed ten years of Nangong Yun's life, do you also want to destroy the rest of her life?"

Chu Tian was secretly pleased.

Not bad, not bad.

These old men had quite the battle strength, Chu Tian had not trusted them in vain. These scholars were known as the Mad Dog Party in Imperial City. Whether it was debates or talking over problems, they were all skilled.

The Nangong Family knew how powerful the Mad Dog Party was, so they kept their mouths shut. They did not dare speak even when filled with anger, lest their words be used against them!

The Meng sisters were very surprised.

The Nangong Family was too useless.

Chu Tian who was the hardest to deal with hadn't even spoken yet and these old men had beaten them to the point where they couldn't fight back. This result was a bit disappointing!

The Burning Sun Ruler could no longer sit still and said with a dark face, "One's Source Spirit does not determine one's talent, only innate talent will determine how strong one is. Your distorting the facts is too obvious."

The scholars were about to counterattack.

"Nangong Yun is a member of Miracle Commerce, so no matter what the Burning Sun Ruler says today, we will not give Nangong Yun over." A calm voice sounded out as Chu Tian walked out of the crowd, "If the Burning Sun Ruler feels that the great scholar's words are biased, then I have a method to solve this."

The Departing Flame Marquis was a bit surprised.

This person was that famous Chu Tian!

Chu Tian did not use any sharp worded arguments because he felt that these arguments had no use. The angrier the Nangong Family was, the more trouble there would be. Attacking the Nangong Family's foundations was the best way to solve this. So, Chu Tian looked over at Nangong Yun.

"I feel Miracle Commerce is more suited to my cultivation, but the ruler wishes for me to return to the family. It is hard to choose between these two options, so let's use strength to decide!" Nangong Yun's hammer fell to the ground and Nangong Yun pointed a finger at Nangong Jian, "You, do you dare accept my challenge?"

The Burning Sun Ruler and the Departing Flame Marquis were both stunned.

Challenge? What did Nangong Yun want?

"Nangong Jian is one of the outstanding successors of the Nangong Family. If I can defeat him, it will prove my improvement in Miracle Commerce and I will stay at Miracle Commerce."

The Departing Flame Marquis asked in a deep voice, "If you lose?"

"If I lose, I will return all my Miracle Commerce stocks and return to the Nangong Family. You can do as you wish!"

The Nangong Family members' faces sunk.

This meant that regardless of who won or lost, you should all stop thinking of Miracle Commerce!

The Southern Summer King saw this and immediately mediated, "Today is a special day, does everyone need to be this excited? How about you give this king some face and let this matter end here?"

The Refined Ruler said, "If two juniors fight, with us here, nothing will happen. What is there to consider, my king?"

"Humph, you want to challenge me?" The Departing Flame Marquis did not even get to speak before Nangong Jian came forward, "This battle is not only related to the Nangong Family's honour, it is also related to my honour. I ask your majesty to give me this chance!"

Nangong Jian's eyes were filled with disdain.

The two of them were around the same age, but Nangong Yun was just a servant in Nangong Jian's eyes. He bullied her when she was young, but when Nangong Yun was found to have outstanding innate talent that outshined all the other talents, Nangong Jian went wild with envy.

Why did a branch family member have such a strong bloodline?

This was simply an unacceptable matter!

It was a good thing that Nangong Yun was sent to a small city with her father.

After ten years, Nangong Jian was True Soul expert in the 7th Awakened Soul Layer. He was not inferior to Dongfang Haoran and Wang Tianlong, but all he lacked was time.

Nangong Jian was less than twenty years old!

Dongfang Haoran was already twenty seven.

Wang Tianlong was thirty one!

Because of this, if Nangong Jian was give enough time, he was sure he would catch up to the two prides of Imperial City. In Nangong Jian's eyes, Dongfang Haoran and Wang Tianlong weren't qualified to be his match, then what about Nangong Yun? She was only suited to being stepped on by him!

But speaking of this, in ten years, that ugly duckling of the past had actually turned into a nation collapsing beauty. If Nangong Yun was crippled and she was given to his personal use, that would be pretty good!

This woman's bloodline was not bad.

If she gave birth to a child, it shouldn't be inferior at all!

Nangong Yun felt Nangong Jian's eyes filled with obscenities and her heart was filled with rage. She had been bullied by this fellow ten years ago, but ten years later, she could now personally take all of that back.

With the Burning Sun Ruler and the Departing Flame Marquis' cultivation, they could clearly see through her.

Nangong Yun was not weak, already reaching the 6th Awakened Soul Layer.

This person had the Fire Phoenix Source Spirit and in normal situations, she could fight higher levels. However, Nangong Jian was in the 7th Awakened Soul Layer, which wasn't just a single level, but rather the difference between the Awakened Soul intermediate stage and the Awakened Soul upper stage. Was this gap easy to surmount?

Not to mention.

Nangong Yun only cultivated the family's inherited cultivation technique, so she didn't know many martial arts. Nangong Jian was a direct descendant successor, so naturally he received focus training. Large amounts of resources was poured into him for him to reach a high level in the cultivation technique, so it was impossible for him to lose. So, they agreed to the showdown.

The Departing Flame Marquis softly said, "Don't waste time, I'll give you five moves to end the fight."

Nangong Jian cupped his hands to his father, "Yes!" In front of the Southern Summer King, the Three Rulers, and various peak characters, this was a good chance to show off. If he could show off his strength, perhaps the two prides of Imperial City would become the three prides!

"Did you hear it? The other side is saying they'll defeat you in five moves!" Chu Tian said to Nangong Yun, "So, you should move quickly!"

"Relax!" Nangong Yun gave a laugh, "For this type of trash, a single move will be enough!"

Chapter 306: Rising From the Ashes

Chapter 306: Rising From the Ashes

What? A single move! Are you kidding me!

Chu Tian did not know how strong Nangong Jian was, but he wouldn't be too weak. If Chu Tian did not use the "Flame Demon Transformation", he was not certain in beating him. Even if he used the "Flame Demon Transformation", he was not confident in ending the fight in two-three moves.

Nangong Yun was strong, but this was extravagant boasting. Only a single move?

When did this little girl become even more arrogant than father?

These words were heard by the other side and the faces of the crowd became very strange, especially the Nangong Family. They didn't know whether they should be angry or if they should laugh.

Nangong Yun was over confident. Without seeing the world, how could she know how strong a true genius was?

Nangong Jian's talent was not inferior to Chu Xinghe's. Although Chu Xinghe had an ancient sword cultivation technique, the Nangong Family's inheritance was not inferior. After all, the Nangong Family itself was an ancient cultivation family. Although they had declined a bit, most of their secret treasures still remained.

The «Burning the Heaven Art» that Nangong Yun cultivated was the mandatory cultivation technique of the Nangong Family, but for a family like the Nangong Family, the powerful secret techniques would not be passed onto a branch family.

Nangong Jian was different from Nangong Yun who was sent into exile when she was nine. Which part of the Nangong Family's ancient inheritance did he not have access to? If they were of the same level, he would not lose to Dongfang Haoran.

"Stop wasting words." The Departing Flame Marquis coldly said, "Do it!"

Nangong Jian laughed a few times with a sinister face and his red hair suddenly spiked up. A terrifying temperature filled the air as a incomparable tall fire giant appeared behind him, which was Nangong Jian's source spirit.

"Great Heaven Burning Palm!"

An incomparably giant palm came down, but Nangong Yun did not flinch. She gave a cold snort and suddenly her body was covered in starlight as she actually welcomed it without dodging.

Everyone revealed a look of shock, "Is she crazy?"

When that giant palm hit Nangong Yun, it was bounced back by that layer of starlight. The entire palm shattered to pieces and exploded into flames that fell down from the sky like rain made of fire.

The Burning Sun Ruler and the Departing Flame Marquis' faces fell!

The attack Nangong Jian had just released was not his full strength. Nangong Jian probably did not plan on killing Nangong Yun and was even considering having this girl serve him. So he wanted to merely cripple her and did not have any plans to use any killing moves.

Even though it was like this.

This palm had the strength of the True Soul Realm!

Nangong Yun had blocked it without being injured!

A defensive cultivation technique that could defend perfectly against a higher level cultivator was definitely an incredible defense cultivation technique! The Three Rulers and the Southern Summer King were especially shocked because they could clearly see that Nangong Yun's cultivation technique had not reached its peak yet.

This cultivation technique still had room to grow!

With the defense that it already had at this stage, how terrifying would its defenses be when it was in its peak?

Nangong Yun said with a laugh, "Too weak! Depending on this strength, you want to destroy this old lady's «Starlight Immortal Body»? In your dreams!"

This mouth watering defensive cultivation technique was the «Starlight Immortal Body»?

Many people here had collected information on Miracle Commerce and Chu Tian's «Starlight Immortal Body» was not a secret. Almost all of the high grade Miracle Commerce members all practiced this cultivation technique.

This cultivation technique was even stronger than what they imagined!

This cultivation technique could even become the inherited cultivation technique of a sect!

Nangong Jian was angered from this shame. He wanted to show mercy, letting her keep her hot body so she could serve him in the future. He never thought that she would have some skills and actually block an attack from a True Soul Realm expert!

Since it was like this!

Then he'll let her see the Nangong Family's true skills!

Nangong Jian's hands formed a seal and vigorous spirit energy was released, with his entire body releasing hot air like a volcano. He flew into the air and large amounts of complex seals appeared above his head, that seemed to contain the destructive might of rivers of lava.

"The Nangong Family's 'Heaven Burning Divine Flame Seal'?"

The Southern Summer King's expression slightly changed. This move was a secret technique not passed down in the Nangong Family and even amongst the direct descendants, few were qualified to learn this move. This move was incredibly strong and coordinating with the Burning the Heaven Art, it was enough to jump levels to defeat enemies.

This move was incredibly hard to practice!

One first had to reach the perfection realm of the «Burning the Heaven Art»!

The Nangong Family's inherited «Burning the Heaven Art» was more complicated than the Dongfang Family's «Grand Spirit Art» or the Shangguan Family's «Life or Death Sentence». The number of people that reached the perfection realm within the Nangong Family could be counted, they never thought that Nangong Jian who was not even twenty years old could also do this!

"Divine Flames of the nine heavens, hear my summons and burn everything to ashes!"

The seals that surrounded Nangong Jian was all collected into his palm and was compressed into a dazzling ball of energy that was like a small sun.

Meng Qingwu was very worried, "Chen Bingyu, if anything happens, you have to take action."

Chen Bingyu's expression became a bit serious and large amounts of snowflakes had already condensed around her.

Chu Tian's expression did not change. His jet black eyes looked at Nangong Yun and a trace of surprise appeared in his eyes.

Everyone else was stunned. They never thought that this matter would develop this far.

"Nangong Yun, I'm giving you one chance!" Nangong Jian held onto the fire ball filled with energy and looked at Nangong Yun with eyes filled with victory, "Either become my female slave, or you can be burned to ashes by this Divine Flame!"

Nangong Yun closed her eyes and a red light filled the skies. A fire phoenix's cry sounded through the air and a profound imprint appeared on Nangong Yun's forehead.

There was no answer.

But Nangong Yun's actions was the answer.

Nangong Jian shouted with a fierce expression, "Then die!"

That fire ball turned into a beam of light. Even if iron came into contact with the beam, it would also be instantly vaporized. This all powerful beam of energy shot right at Nangong Yun.

Nangong Yun suddenly opened her eyes and like an undying phoenix, she charged right into the path of the light.

"She's seeking death!"

"Nangong Jian's power is enough to even kill a cultivator of the 8th Awakened Soul Layer!"

When Nangong Yun came in contact with the light, the starlight shattered to pieces and her body showed signs of being burnt…..No, this energy was too strong, the Starlight Immortal Body could not block it!

Chen Bingyu was about to make a move.

Pa!

A head reached out and stopped Chen Bingyu.

Chu Tian revealed a strange look in his eyes, "Don't be anxious, something is happening!"

Chen Bingyu looked at Chu Tian with a confused look. Could he not see that Nangong Yun could not block this at all? This energy was considered too strong for her!

In a short period of time.

Nangong Yun's body had passed through the flames!

Everyone sighed with regret. Being this seriously injured, this girl was surely dead. What a pitiful talent!

"Turn to ashes!"

Nangong Jian wildly roared out.

Who would have thought that a phoenix's cry would sound out from the flames at this time. That pillar of flames suddenly exploded like fireworks and the flames gathered together to form a giant phoenix.

The Southern Summer King and the Three Rulers were shocked at the same time.

"What is this!"

Nangong Yun was standing in the middle of the phoenix with her body seeming burnt, but there was a golden flame being released by her that made her look like an elemental being. That golden flame quickly condensed and turned into soft skin that was not injured at all. Even bathing in temperatures that could melt iron, Nangong Yun was not injured at all.

"Rising From the Ashes!" The Burning Sun Ruler's voice was trembling, "Undying…..Undying Phoenix!"

The Nangong Family all felt an urge to bow down.

Undying Phoenix!

Isn't this the legendary Undying Phoenix?

It was like Nangong Yun had flame immunity as those flame came into contact with Nangong Yun, they could not hurt her at all. Rather they were all absorbed by Nangong Yun and turned into her own strength!

Nangong Jian was completely speechless.

When had he ever seen this kind of cultivation technique?

"Now it's my turn!"

"Falling Phoenix Strike!"

That giant fire phoenix flew from Nangong Yun's body and quickly fell down onto Nangong Jian.

"This is bad!"

The Nangong Family members were all shocked. Not only did this attack contain all of Nangong Yun's strength, it even included all the power Nangong Jian released. Not to mention a cultivator at the 8th Awakened Soul Layer, even one at the 9th Awakened Soul Layer could not block this!

Fast!

Too fast!

The Divine Phoenix flapped its wings and instantly flew out!

The Departing Flame Marquis did not even have time to save his own son. When Nangong Jian was about to be burned to ashes, a tall and strong figure suddenly appeared and grabbed the fire phoenix's neck.

The fire phoenix was knocked back by this irresistible force. It gave an angry crying and spat out Divine Flames. It passed through the Burning Sun Ruler and landed onto Nangong Jian.

"Ah!"

With a pitiful cry.

Nangong Jian was burnt to a crisp and fell from the sky, just like a burnt crow.

"No!"

The Departing Flame Marquis caught Nangong Jian and immediately took out some precious medicine to place in his mouth. When he inspected his meridians, the Departing Flame Marquis' body turned cold. Almost all of Nangong Jian's meridians had been destroyed.

"Such a ruthless fellow, I'll kill you!"

When the Departing Flame Marquis was about to explode with rage, two figures suddenly came out to block the Departing Flame Marquis. They were Gu Qianqiu and Chen Bingyu. Even if the Departing Flame Marquis' cultivation was shocking, faced with two experts both in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer, he could not get past them.

At this time, the Calm Martial Ruler could not remain sitting. He lightly flicked a finger and a giant red sword fell from the skies. It landed right between both sides, stopping them from taking a step forward.

"Accept your lose." The Calm Martial Ruler coldly said, "Using one's strength to suppress the weak, this brings dishonour to our military pride!"

Everyone was shocked by that giant red sword that fell from the sky.

This sword was made from nothing, but it made the great scholar, Chen Bingyu, and the Departing Flame Marquis unable to act. It was like they were being grasped by an invisible hand.

Too strong.

The Calm Martial Ruler's strength was immeasurably deep.

"Burning Sun Ruler, do you want to take revenge for your grandson?"

The Burning Sun Ruler's eyes were very complicated. Like a defeated lion, he looked at Nangong Yun, "Can you tell me what secret technique you used?"

Chu Tian gave her a slight nod.

"It wasn't a secret technique, it was a cultivation technique!" Nangong Yun loudly said, "This is the super cultivation technique, the «Great Nirvana Scripture» that boss gave me. I have only passed through the threshold!"

Chapter 307: Battle Dragon Army

Chapter 307: Battle Dragon Army

The Nangong Family members were instantly frozen, as if they could not take this hit. The faces of the Southern Summer King, the Calm Martial Ruler, the Refined Rulers and the others all changed, as they fully realized what this meant!

This was a cultivation technique and not a secret technique!

The two were completely different concepts!

A secret technique was based on a cultivation technique, a single move from it. Because of this, it wasn't very difficult to increase and it wouldn't deviate a lot from one's cultivation technique. Also when one's cultivation base increased, it would be much easier to use compared to before.

A cultivation base was different. A main cultivation technique was the foundation of a cultivator. If their cultivation technique was strong, their cultivation would be strong. If their cultivation was strong, their cultivation technique was strong. A cultivation technique could increase one's cultivation and at the same time, a cultivation technique bottleneck could also break through a bottleneck in cultivation.

A good cultivation technique had a profound effect on a cultivator's growth. The higher the level of the cultivation technique the higher the growth potential. So to cultivators, it was very important to pick cultivation technique carefully and it would stay with a cultivator for their entire life. It would only becoming stronger with one's cultivation and would not become weaker.

Nangong Yun was only at the 6th Awakened Soul Layer and she could display this kind of destructive might.

If she was at the 9th Awakened Soul Layer or even at the True Spirit Realm, then how far would it reach?

What was even more suffocating was that Nangong Yun had only reached the threshold. Just entering the threshold of the «Great Nirvana Scripture» was enough to defeat the peak of the «Burning the Heaven Art», was this really a human cultivation technique? This was simply something that could compare to demon gods!

This «Great Nirvana Scripture» would even be considered a peak cultivation technique in the continent's strongest empires. This was not inferior to the cultivation technique of the empire's royal family!

Actually Chu Tian was also very shocked.

This «Great Nirvana Scripture» was one of the cultivation techniques he had brought back with him. Although it was a bit inferior to Chu Tian's «Demon God Nine Changes», it was enough to move unparalleled in this world. This cultivation technique was very difficult to train in and was not something that could be trained in in just a day.

Chu Tian had given this cultivation technique to Nangong Yun a long time ago, but he never thought that she would learn it. According to Chu Tian's estimates, if Nangong Yun wanted to cultivate it, she would have to reach the True Soul Realm first at least. Moreover, it required a terrifying amount of materials and even if Miracle Commerce was emptied, they would not be able to support her.

When she fought Dongfang Haoran a few days ago, Nangong Yun had not even passed through the threshold. In just a few days, she had actually comprehended it?

This was too miraculous!

Nangong Yun was only in the 6th Awakened Soul Layer and she did not have any external assistance to reach the threshold. Although she still had not reached the Small Success Realm, she could already use a bit of the «Great Nirvana Scripture's» power, this was already incredible to Chu Tian!

Was it easier to cultivate because she had a fire attributed God Level Source Spirit?

Impossible, it would just give an amplification effect like with normal fire attributed cultivation technique!

A God Level Source Spirit was only the basic requirement for the «Great Nirvana Scripture». Even though Nangong Yun's Fire Phoenix Source Spirit was a God Level Source Spirit, it was not consider strong and was low grade amongst God Level Source Spirits. Even if it was a perfect combination with the cultivation technique, the cultivation speed should not be this fast.

It seems like there was a problem Nangong Yun's family's bloodline.

They called themselves the successor of the phoenix, so could it be that their ancestor left a strong energy that left this potential in the bloodline of their future generation? Was Nangong Yun lucky enough to stimulate her bloodline, allowing her to grasp a bit of the power of the «Great Nirvana Scripture»?

Nangong Yun's potential was even higher than he imagined!

Regardless of what the reason was, Nangong Yun had passed through the threshold and this was a fact that could not be changed. Chu Tian was fully aware of the strength of the Great Nirvana Scripture and after Nangong Yun trained in this cultivation, she could control all the fire in this world.

Right now with Nangong Yun in the Awakened Soul Realm, she could already achieve flame immunity.

The energy Nangong Jian released could not possibly harm Nangong Yun, but rather it just increased Nangong Yun's strength.

This was just the beginning.

If she could reach the Great Nirvana Scripture's Large Success Realm.

Then Nangong Yun would be immune to all flames, no matter how hot or strong it was, it would be impossible to kill Nangong Yun with flames. If Nangong Yun were to encounter an opportunity and could reach the Perfection Realm, then as long as there was a trace of energy in her body, Nangong Yun would have an undying body.

This was the reason why Chu Tian focused on Nangong Yun!

When he decided to teach this cultivation technique to Nangong Yun, Chu Tian had already decided to give this person focused training. If she had the strength of this cultivation technique, she would be able to stand at the peak of the continent.

Nangong Yun had easily defeated Nangong Jian and she was filled with confidence, "The strongest person of our family's younger generation is only so-so! If the family could take out a cultivation technique as strong as the «Starlight Immortal Body» or the «Great Nirvana Scripture», then why would they stop me from practicing outside the family?"

The Nangong Family members were like deflated balloons.

They were depressed, deeply depressed.

The ancient Nangong Family's cultivation of countless years, when they proudly compared it to this cultivation technique, it was simply trash!

The Burning Sun Ruler's expression changed and he asked with a serious face, "Has this «Great Nirvana Scripture» really only passed through the threshold?"

"I urge the Burning Sun Ruler not to have any ideas towards this cultivation technique." Chu Tian walked in front of the Burning Sun Ruler and said, "I can give you this cultivation technique, but this «Great Nirvana Scripture's» most basic requirement is that it requires the Fire Phoenix Source Spirit. In the entire Nangong Family, other than Nangong Yun fulfilling this requirement, is there any use in giving you this cultivation technique? If such a strong cultivation technique were to fall to a small clan in a small country, it will bring disasters to you!"

Chu Tian spoke the truth.

The Burning Sun Ruler could already see this.

When Nangong Yun used the «Great Nirvana Scripture», the cultivation technique fused with the fire phoenix's strength. It could be said that one without a God Level Source Spirit could not cultivate this and it was better if they had a Fire Phoenix God Level Source Spirit. Nangong Yun was a heaven given talent, it was no wonder Chu Tian focused on her training.

The Burning Sun Ruler had to admit that because of an error of the past, the Nangong Family had lost an outstanding talent.

Because of a mistake in the past, this outstanding talent had gone to the side of an absolute master. Under this absolute master's guidance, her future would be ten thousand times brighter, completely throwing away the so called Burning Sun Ruler.

One day.

The Undying Phoenix Family's strength would awaken on her!

The Departing Flame Marquis' ideas were completely different, he was filled with anger and resentment, "Ruler, the most outstanding person of the third generation has been destroyed, are we supposed to swallow this insult?"

"Shut up! A lose is a lose! The Nangong Family members can afford to lose!" The Burning Sun Ruler angrily rebuked before feeling that he was much older. After all, Nangong Jian was one of the grandsons he had a favourable view of. He looked at Nangong Yun, "I hope that you will remember your words!"

Nangong Yun nodded, "I will always be a successor of the phoenix!"

The Departing Flame Marquis saw this and clearly understand the Burning Sun Ruler's thoughts. Nangong Yun's future was not simple and the Burning Sun Ruler could not bear to kill a talent like this.

"Humph, goodbye!"

The Departing Flame Marquis angrily flicked his sleeve and brought Nangong Jian away.

The Refined Ruler looked at the Burning Sun Ruler's expression and gave a secret sigh. That Nangong old man was really old. He then looked at Chu Tian and his mind filled with thoughts, feeling very confused. How many secrets did this person have on them?

The Southern Summer King's expression was very serious.

Although he had controlled the kingdom for over twenty years, this was an unprecedented situation. Chu Tian, Nangong Yun, and Miracle Commerce, there were more and more factors he could not control and this made the Southern Summer King feel very uncomfortable.

"The performance of Nangong Yun has opened the eyes of everyone!" The Southern Summer King did not display any anxiety. These complicated matters could be thought through later, now he had to give a normal display, "Such a rare talent, how could the kingdom not use you? Someone, grant Nangong Yun an honorary royal knight title, ten Soul Items, ten Sacred Grade Pills, and ten boxes of valuable medicines. I hope that you will become stronger and contribute more to the Southern Summer Country!"

"My wise king!"

Everyone shouted out in a loud voice.

Free things would not be given up.

Nangong Yun very quickly thanked him.

Meng Yingying placed the cloak on Nangong Yun. After all, after a battle, the top grade defense items on Nangong Yun's body was almost destroyed and a spring scenery would be seen if this continued.

"Elder sister Nangong's fight was too beautiful!" Meng Yingying looked at her with a face of worship, "You are definitely stronger than that fellow Chu Tian now!"

"Ke!" Chu Tian gave a cough, "You silly girl, don't you know how to speak!"

Meng Yingying stuck out her tongue, "It's the truth!"

The current Chu Tian was not too confident in beating Nangong Yun.

When this matter ended, everyone was relaxed when a whistle came from above their heads. A large group of flying beasts dropped down from the sky as countless flower petals was scattered all around.

"They're here?" The Southern Summer King's eyes lit up and he immediately waved his hand, "Prepare to welcome them!"

The two rows of the guards on the side began to play welcoming music.

A series of thumps came from the front.

Each one was like a heavy hammer on the ground, showing off a clearly powerful strength that made people's hearts tremble. Under everyone's curious gaze, a group of jet black figures suddenly appeared. It was a group of cavalry units, but what they were riding were not normal warhorses, but rather Azure Storm Colts!

The head was a bulky person and his body was covered in a black scale armour made of demon beast scales.

Meng Yingying's little face was covered in shock, "Isn't that an Earth Dragon? So many Earth Dragons!"

Meng Qingwu also felt it was unbelievable. Earth Dragons were level two demon beasts that had the true bloodline of dragons. The purer the bloodline was, the stronger they were. Some Earth Dragon's with higher bloodlines could even easily become level three demon beasts.

This group of Earth Dragons' bloodline was not high, but they were still level two demon beasts who were close to Void Soul Realm cultivators. If it was only one or two, it wouldn't be as impressive.

But now it was an entire team of cavalry riding Earth Dragons!

This was an unprecedented group of Earth Dragon cavalry!

Even in the future, Earth Dragons were demon beast mounts that were rarely trained. With high defense, a brave nature, high endurance, and obedient to orders, they were very good battle mounts. Whether it was field battles or specialized missions, these Earth Dragon cavalry could complete it perfectly.

How could the Southern Summer Country have such a strong Earth Dragon cavalry?

The Southern Summer's Storm Cavalry were far from being able to compare and only the griffin team could fight against them, but the griffin squad was not big. It was not as big as the Earth Dragon army.

The griffin army was the royal palace's royal knights, they were responsible for protecting the Imperial City and royal palace.

Then what was this army used for?

Chu Tian could feel a bloody smell filling his nose from the distance. Compared to the griffin squad, this Earth Dragon squad spent more time on the battlefield. It was an army that fought the War Hounds Tribe on the front lines.

"Battle Dragon Army!"

"Battle Dragon Army!"

Everyone loudly shouted out.

After the Blazing Flame Army was destroyed, it was the Battle Dragon Army that substituted for them, being the first line of defense to the north. Otherwise, with the War Hounds Tribe's nomadic cavalry would have already killed their way into the Imperial Region.

Over ten years, the Battle Dragon Army had blocked the War Hounds Tribe. They had many victories and earned a lot of merit. It was because of this that they had a high fame in the Southern Summer Country.

An Earth Dragon that was different slowly walked out.

An Earth Dragon's bloodline was reflected by their outer appearance. An Earth Dragon with the lowest grade bloodline had black scales, next was red scales, and finally there were gold scaled Earth Dragons. In this group, almost all of them were black scaled Earth Dragons. These kinds of Earth Dragons had limited growth, it was impossible for them to become a level three demon beast.

Now, the lead Earth Dragon had dark red scales with a scatter of gold scales mixed in, giving it a noble and prestigious feel. This was an Earth Dragon with a pure bloodline and if it was trained well, it was possible that it could become a level three demon beast in the future.

A heroic youth stood on the back of the Earth Dragon with a golden spear in his hand. The dark gold armour he had sparkled and the golden cloak fluttered in the wind, like a bright flag. With a light step, he jumped off the Earth Dragon. Like a golden meteor, he fell to the ground and raised a layer of dust.

"The Battle Dragon Army's young commander Wang Tianlong greets your majesty!"

After the Departing Flame Army left.

Wang Tianlong arrived with his army?

This was a wave coming after another wave!

Chapter 308: Heroic Martial Marquis

Chapter 308: Heroic Martial Marquis

This youth was very bright. Although he was not very old, he was very mature, with an aggressiveness that surrounded his body like a killing sharp sword that could be sheathed at any moment. It was also like he was surrounded in a golden cover that made him impregnable from head to toe, with not a single flaw that could be found.

Behind the Battle Dragon Army's young commander Wang Tianlong, there were four-five people in the 9th Awakened Soul Layer, including that Wang Tu that had been embarrassed by Chu Tian.

Enemies met on a narrow path.

Enemies met on a narrow path, ah.

Chu Tian's group of people were all feeling depressed.

"Our main character is finally here, ha, ha, ha!" The Southern Summer King threw the previous matter into the back of his head and gave a refreshed laugh, "General, please rise. It has been a long journey for you."

Everyone's hearts were filled with whispers.

This large ceremony was all for this Wang Tianlong?

Wang Tianlong cupped his hands, "This subordinate has done nothing, I do not dare accept such a large greeting."

Chu Tian secretly said in his heart, what are you pretending for? You brought a group of Earth Dragon conspicuously through the city, isn't this telling the entire city that you're back? Now you're pretending to be modest?

"General has talent and modesty, truly a pillar of our Southern Summer!" The Southern Summer King had a faint smile on his face as he helped him up, "Fighting the War Hounds to the north and defeating all their troops, earning countless merits in battle. The hardest part to believe is that you're only thirty one years old! You have boundless prospects, boundless prospects indeed!"

Wang Tianlong calmly said, "Guarding Southern Summer is our responsibility!"

The Southern Summer King asked, "This king wonders, how far has general's cultivation progressed?"

Wang Tianlong replied, "I was blessed with luck and this subordinate has broken through!"

The ministers were all shocked. Broken through? Wang Tianlong was in the 9th Awakened Soul Layer the entire time, so if he broke through, he would be in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer. The Southern Summer Country had another expert! This was truly worthy of a large celebration!

Wang Tianlong was skilled in scholastics and martial arts. He could become a pillar that kept the peace and could become a general that rode across the battlefield.

"Good! Good! Good!" The Southern Summer King called out three times, "General has not betrayed this king's expectations. Refined Ruler, bring this king's royal proclamation!"

"Yes!"

The Refined Ruler took the royal proclamation from two ceremony officers and walked onto the stage, holding up the golden glowing royal proclamation. When the people saw this scene, their eyes opened wide. For the Refined Ruler of the Three Rulers to personally read a royal proclamation, this clearly meant it was very important!

"The young commander of the Battle Dragon Army, Wang Tianlong, has fought the War Hounds for ten years, fighting in over ninety small and large campaigns, killing over eight hundred thousand War Hounds. You have performed many distinguished merits for the Southern Summer Country and are a model for the Southern Summer younger generation. This king bestows upon Wang Tianlong the rank of a second grade military marquis and the title of Heroic Martial Marquis. An eight thousand mile area from the Imperial Region, Cang State, and the War Hounds Plain, with a total of forty two cities and a population of forty million people, will be renamed Martial State and will be governed by the Heroic Martial Marquis!"

Hong!

The celebration music began to play!

Everyone broke out in cheers!

There really was a reason for such a magnificent lineup. After many years, the Southern Summer Country finally had a new marquis!

The Heroic Martial Marquis Wang Tianlong was just over thirty. After being named a marquis by the Southern Summer King, he reached the peak of power, which was incredibly rare in the Southern Summer Country. But there were no ministers, generals, or citizens that rejected the Southern Summer King's decision.

Wang Tianlong was a general with true power!

He had entered the battlefield when he was twenty years old and had achieved many merits over ten years. He was already strong enough to become a marquis and it was just a ceremony now for him to be named a marquis.

"Many thanks for the king's grace!"

Wang Tu's group of vice generals already knew this result. When they saw their young master being named a marquis, they still excited kneeled down.

The Wang Family's third generation had become a marquis and they took another bright step forward.

The Heroic Martial Marquis was just thirty years old and he had another seventy years. It was enough time for him to bring splendor to the Wang Family, letting them become the number one family beneath the Three Great Clans.

Wang Tianlong slightly bowed to receive the royal proclamation and then gave a respectful kneel to the Three Rulers and the Southern Summer King. From beginning to end, his expression did not change, like an old man that had seen through fame and fortune.

The Southern Summer King had announced a ceremony to add a new marquis.

There was now another marquis added to the Southern Summer Eight Marquises.

There was now another state added to the Eight States.

Wang Tianlong had received his marquis title in front of gazes of admiration and envy. He was the kingdom's ninth marquis and he had directly become a second grade military marquis, being a grade higher than Central State's Divine Wind Marquis and Qing State's Green Wood Marquis.

"With the Heroic Martial Marquis being instated, the entire nation rejoices!"

"To the eternal prosperity of the Southern Summer Country!"

The royal banquet was for instating the Heroic Martial Marquis, so the Heroic Martial Marquis became the main character. The young marquis with such a high profile commanding a large army, fighting on the frontlines, who didn't want a husband like this? Everyone congratulated the Heroic Martial Marquis, with all the ministers acting courteous to him. Even the scholars on Chu Tian's side had to act courteously to Wang Tianlong.

These mad dog like scholars did this for the matter, not the person.

Wang Tianlong had made very clear contributions to the Southern Summer Country, protecting the frontlines since he was young. With various merits, everyone looked up to him. With him becoming a respected marquis, naturally his status quickly rose.

Understood.

The Calm Martial Ruler said that the Wang Family was the biggest problem for Chu Tian.

This fellow was simply impregnable. With the background of the previous royal family,talent that was comparable to Dongfang Haoran, and military tactics comparable to the Calm Martial Ruler. With his various merits and his reputation, he had now become the Heroic Martial Marquis.

This person was very calm and doesn't show off like Chu Xinghe. He was not as arrogant as normal geniuses, so this was a very difficult enemy to deal with.

Meng Yingying was very happy before, but now she felt very anxious.

Meng Qingwu felt even more restless.

The reason why the citizens insulted the Wang Family was mainly because Wang Tianlong was not in Imperial City. The current situation was different. Not only had Wang Tianlong returned, he had been titled the Heroic Martial Marquis. The Wang Family were filled with energy and all the negative rumours about them disappeared with this marquis title.

In the future.

The Heroic Martial Marquis Wang Tianlong would be the treasure of Imperial City and Chu Tian's spotlight will surely die down.

Meng Qingwu thought of this and her dark brows suddenly knit. She felt that everything had been arranged. The Southern Summer King had deliberately promoted the Heroic Martial Marquis in order to suppress Chu Tian's sky high arrogance and to give Chu Tian a giant amount of pressure.

Chu Tian's Miracle Commerce was just a company.

The Heroic Martial Marquis' Battle Dragon Army was the pillar of the Southern Summer Country.

If the Heroic Martial Marquis were to fight with Chu Tian, it would be hard to say which side the citizens would stand on.

Although Meng Qingwu suspected the Southern Summer King of going against Chu Tian, she could not find anything suspicious. Whether it was Wang Tianlong's strength, prestige, merit, or qualifications, it was justified giving him the marquis title and there was no flaws.

The royal banquet had gone on for a while.

The Southern Summer King raised his glass to propose a toast, "Now that the Heroic Martial Marquis has been instated and your new territory has been set, if you have any requests, feel free to say them. As long as this king can fulfill them, then I will fulfill them for you!"

"As long as this subordinate can lead the troops, there is no need for territory." Wang Tianlong gave the Southern Summer King a deep bow, "There are two small matters that I hope your majesty can help with!"

"Oh? What is it?"

"The first matter is, recently rumours have spread across Imperial City and the Wang Family's name has been smeared. This subordinate ask for the chance to wash away this insult."

The Southern Summer King's expression slightly changed, "Heroic Martial Marquis, you….."

"The second matter is, this subordinate is out on the battlefield all year round and has no time to care about family matters, so this disturbance occurred. The family elders have discussed with this subordinate, hoping this subordinate will take a wife. So, I hope your majesty will marry Miracle Commerce's chairman Meng Qingwu to this subordinate."

Meng Qingwu suddenly gripped her fists. She never thought that Wang Tianlong would give this kind of request.

Meng Yingying flew into a rage, but Chu Tian pulled her back and looked at her, "Keep eating, it's fine. I'll go take care of it."

Meng Yingying had no status and if she jumped out, she would be inviting trouble.

The Southern Summer King would never agree to this request, or he would be cutting ties with Chu Tian. With Chu Tian's personality, he could even go against the Southern Summer Country. The Calm Martial Ruler and the great scholar would also never agree.

The Southern Summer King revealed an awkward expression, "As for clearing the Wang Family's name, this king can send out a royal proclamation, but the second matter….."

"The royal proclamation represents the king, how could it be casually sent out?" Wang Tianlong said, "My family's shame will be taken back by us. Wang Tu!"

Wang Tu walked out cupping his hands and arrogantly said to Chu Tian, "Miracle Commerce has slandered me for a long time, causing the Wang Family to suffer large losses. My request is not high, I just want you to kneel in apology and then accept my Wang Family's proposal. Then this matter will be forgotten."

Chu Tian held a cup of amber wine and his hand swung a few times, "If I don't agree?"

Wang Tu said with a cold smile, "Then I'll use the warrior's method to take back my prestige!"

Chu Tian put down the cup, "What do you want?"

Wang Tu looked right at Chu Tian, "I want to challenge you!"

Everyone broke out in an uproar.

Gu Qianqiu angrily said, "General Wang Tu is a respected expert of the 9th Awakened Soul Layer, this is clearly bullying the weak and you call this the warrior's way? This isn't getting your reputation back, no matter the result, you will become a laughingstock to the people of the world!"

The Calm Martial Ruler softly said, "Wang Tu's using the strong to bully the weak, you really disappoint the prestige of a general."

Wang Tu's face turned blue and white.

If the Calm Martial Ruler spoke, could he not give him face?

But the grudge of his mount being killed, the hate of being defamed, if he couldn't get it back, how could he be satisfied! It didn't matter if he didn't get back his fame, the most important thing was teaching Chu Tian a lesson and even personally crippling him, that would let him vent his anger!

"You want to challenge Miracle Commerce?" A mysterious black robed woman came out. She had a graceful figure and perfect curves, this was a woman with a mature body. Under the dark gauze, a cold voice came out, "I'll fight with you!"

This was the first time people paid attention to this mysterious black masked woman.

Chen Bingyu had been low-key the entire time.

Chen Bingyu had been wearing completely black clothes like a ghost, just sitting there in her spot. Chen Bingyu had been by Chu Tian's side the entire time, not eating or drinking anything, not even saying a word. She was just like a statue of ice.

Now that Chen Bingyu appeared, an ice cold aura filled the entire hall, making people's hearts freeze.

Such a cold current!

Such a strong aura!

This person's cultivation base was incredibly deep!

The Burning Sun Ruler said in a surprised voice, "You are Chen Bingyu?!"

Even the Burning Sun Ruler was not too clear on this girl's origins.

She was an outsider that had wandered to Southern Summer's Imperial City. Because of her shocking talent, she had been recruited early by the Nangong Family. She had been a guest official the entire time and had been promoted to a minister, having the same rank as a senior elder.

Only the Nangong Family had fire attributed source spirits and Chen Bingyu had both ice attributed source spirit and cultivation technique.

Chen Bingyu never received any guidance from the Nangong Family and only finished tasks for cultivation resources, practicing by herself the entire time. Even like this, she still reached the True Soul Realm. Her innate cultivation talent was not inferior to the twin prides of Imperial City!

When Chen Bingyu entered the True Soul Realm, a cultivation bottleneck finally appeared. In order to find a way to break through, she separated herself from the Nangong Family.

The Burning Sun Ruler always felt that Chen Bingyu was a talent and had a large room for growth, so he agreed the Chen Bingyu's request. He never would have thought that after Chen Bingyu left Imperial City for all those years, when she returned she would actually be Chu Tian's bodyguard.

From the strength of this aura...could it be the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer?

The Burning Sun Ruler revealed an astonished expression. Her growth rate was just too fast!

Chapter 309: A be

Chapter 309: A bet

Chen Bingyu leaving the Nangong Family had two main reasons.

The first was also the main reason. It was naturally for her own cultivation.

The second reason, although was a secondary reason, it still had a large significance. The previous Chen Bingyu was a guest official of the Blazing Flame Marquis' branch.

When the Blazing Flame Marquis died in battle, Chen Bingyu had personally witnessed the members of the Blazing Flame Marquis branch being stripped of their rank and even being exiled to remote regions. Even a talent like Nangong Yun was not an exception.

Chen Bingyu was also afraid, so she bid farewell to the Burning Sun Ruler.

The Burning Sun Ruler was clear on the situation of the family. On one hand considering Chen Bingyu's thoughts and on the other, he wanted to calm his family as soon as possible, so he happily agreed to Chen Bingyu's request. Moreover, he did not bind her in any way and let her completely leave the Nangong Family.

But Chen Bingyu was still a bit grateful towards the Burning Sun Ruler.

If she hadn't become a Nangong Family's guest official and obtained the favour of the Burning Sun Ruler, Chen Bingyu would not have enough resource to reach the True Soul Realm and would not have had the chance to go to Central State to meet Chu Tian. Since she began following Chu Tian, she had become Chu Tian's main assistant.

Chen Bingyu gave the Burning Sun Ruler a simple greeting as she cupped her hands, "Greetings to the Burning Sun Ruler!"

The Burning Sun Ruler knew that Chen Bingyu was on Chu Tian's side, but he was still very surprised personally seeing it. This cold and proud woman was actually content with being Chu Tian's guard. This Chu Tian truly exceeded expectations.

Chen Bingyu's ice cold eyes looked at Wang Tu, "Speak, do you want to fight?"

Wang Tu's expression looked like he was constipated.

Wang Tu guessed that Miracle Commerce had a very strong expert, but he never thought they would be this strong. It was actually an expert in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer.

The most terrifying thing was that this woman was still considered young. She was only a few years older than Wang Tianlong and was a talent not inferior to the Imperial City's twin prides!

Why was she willing to be a bodyguard for Chu Tian? This was truly puzzling!

This was not the time he could back down. If his Dual Winged Poison Dragon mount was still here, then he was confident in fighting against an expert of the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer, but his mount had been killed and his battle strength had been decreased by half. He was not a match for Chen Bingyu.

Chen Bingyu's ice cold eyes did not change, but they gave off an aggressive feeling, "Only daring to challenge people with a lower cultivation and retreating when you're faced with someone half a step higher. Could a Southern Summer's general be as weak willed as you?"

With these words, the Wang Family angrily stood up. This was simply slapping their faces!

"Ha, ha, elder sister Chen, why are you making it difficult for this fellow? They are challenging me, not Miracle Commerce, so there is no need for elder sister Chen to personally head out." Chu Tian walked out laughing in front of everyone's strange gazes, "I can personally accept the Wang Family's challenge, but I have a request."

Wang Tu was filled with joy, "What request?"

"The Wang Family can challenge me." Chu Tian pointed at Wang Tu, "But you're not qualified!"

Everyone took in breath of cold air.

Wang Tu was still a Southern Summer general, but he's not qualified?

Chu TIan did not even give them a chance to speak, "I have never considered my actions slandering you. You are clear on your own actions. I will accept the Wang Family's challenge, but I won't accept so called clearing your name. You're actually someone who does not dare take responsibility for your actions, how are you qualified to fight me?"

"Then who will you fight?"

"Anyone with skills can fight me!"

Wang Tianlong's other vice generals stood up.

"All of you are not qualified!" Chu Tian's words were completely shocking. Then he pointed at Wang Tianlong, "Heroic Martial Marquis, do you dare fight me?!"

Chen Bingyu was stunned.

The Meng sisters were also stunned.

The Southern Summer King, the Three Rulers, and everyone else were all stunned.

Everyone wondered if there was a problem with their ears. Chu Tian had skipped over Wang Tu, the other generals and had jumped right to challenging the Heroic Martial Marquis?

Did he know how strong the Heroic Martial Marquis was?

The Heroic Martial Marquis had just broken through to the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer, but his battle strength was not below the other marquises and could even be considered one of the highest!

Wang Tianlong was one of the dual prides of Imperial City, he was a rare talent. He had also spent many years on the battlefield, fighting many War Hounds peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer experts with his 9th Awakened Soul Layer cultivation. Chu Tian wanted to challenge such a strong person with his trivial 6th Awakened Soul Layer cultivation, wasn't this seeking death?

Wang Tu was stunned for a while.

Could Chu Tian know that he would lose, so he challenged a more famous person to make his lose a bit more dignified?

Then why would he personally act?

Wouldn't it be better for Chen Bingyu to block this tribulation?

Wang Tianlong directly stood up, "The Battle Dragon Group has never rejected a challenge. Chairman Chu Tian has taken the initiative to challenge me, then what reason is there to not fight? If I win, you will agree to the Wang Family's request and send out Meng Qingwu."

The Heroic Martial Marquis had agreed.

Meng Qingwu's face sunk and clenched her fist, feeling very angry.

Chu Tian laughed and said, "The young miss is not my property, not to mention the fact that I wouldn't use her for a gamble anyway! If I lose, I'll give you my shares in Miracle Commerce!"

Meng Qingwu's body slightly trembled.

Chu Tian had a 70% share in Miracle Commerce. He was willing to give out most of Miracle Commerce, but he wasn't willing to give up Meng Qingwu? It had to be known that Miracle Commerce could not compare to before!

The others all revealed looks of envy.

Chu Tian was basically giving Miracle Commerce to the Wang Family!

Chu Tian then added, "If I win, I want you to renounce the Heroic Martial Marquis title!"

"Fine!"

Wang Tianlong agreed.

"You two are both pillars of the country, is there a need to fight over a small misunderstanding?" The Calm Martial Ruler tried mediating, "It's a joyous celebration, this ruler does not hope it will become a joke!"

Gu Qianqiu also said in a worried voice, "This old man thinks the Calm Martial Ruler's words make sense! Can something like this be casually gambled? Even if you don't care, you still have to consider the effects!"

"Calm Martial Ruler, great scholar, what are you worried about?" The Refined Ruler gave a few soft laughs, "Scholar Chu is fighting someone stronger, so he certainly has confidence, so why doesn't everyone keep an open mind? Even if he is defeated, he would leave behind a charming warrior's story. This is an extraordinary gamble, but this ruler thinks there needs to be limits. As long as it doesn't threaten their lives, this kind of battle suits the Southern Summer Country's martial style!"

The Burning Sun Ruler tightly knit his brows.

He thought this matter was improper, but he didn't know who to help.

Actually the Burning Sun Ruler was feeling a bit selfish. If Chu Tian fell like this, wouldn't Nangong Yun return to the family? The Nangong Family had been in a slump for ten years and now that the most outstanding third generation Nangong Jian had troubles recovering, if Nangong Yun could return, they could rally the family together again!

The Southern Summer King considered it a bit, "The Refined Ruler does make sense, there does need to be limits. No one is allowed to deliberately take the other side's life. As for the bet, it can be changed in the future and nothing is certain."

The Southern Summer King wished to achieve a balance.

He allowed Wang Tianlong to balance out the situation in Imperial City, letting Chu Tian act more restrained in the future. Moreover, with Wang Tianlong suppressing Miracle Commerce, the royal family's deal with Miracle Commerce would be much easier to discuss. If Chu Tian was rash and he did lose Miracle Commerce, the Southern Summer King would be able to seize some bargains.

This was a fat lamb!

Chu Tian was going to fight Wang Tianlong?

This could only be treated as a joke!

Central State's Divine Wind Marquis might not even be a match for the Heroic Martial Marquis!

Amongst the nine marquises, the Heroic Martial Marquis could be considered amongst the top three. With the old royal family's strong bloodline and inheritance, Wang Tianlong could look down on all geniuses of the same level. A trivial cultivator of the 6th Awakened Soul Layer, even if he was a monstrous talent, he would not be able to surmount this gap.

Although it was not know where Chu Tian's confidence came from.

There was certainly no suspense about this fight's result!

Nangong Yun being able to defeat Nangong Jian was mainly because of her cultivation technique. That cultivation technique negated all flames and allowed one to absorb an enemy's attack for one's use. If she was matched against an ice attributed cultivator, it would be hard to tell who would win.

This match was surely Chu Tian's defeat!

But whether it was Chu Tian or the Heroic Martial Marquis Wang Tianlong, they were both very important people. The Southern Summer King could allow them to secretly compete, but he would not allow them to slaughter each other. But there was the Calm Martial Ruler present, so there wouldn't be any accidents.

......

The royal palace's battle arena.

Wang Tianlong walked out holding a dark gold spear. This spear was not a normal weapon, it was a weapon passed down by the old royal family named the "Dragon Aura Spear"!

The material for this spear was rumoured to have come from a giant dragon's cave.

The giant dragon had lived in that cave for over a hundred years and the dragon aura had been bathed the wall endlessly. The metal had been burnt and continuously refined before it became Dragon Aura Iron.

The Dragon Aura Iron was a precious level three material that the Great Summer royal family had obtained. They had invited a famous foreign artisan and were finally able to forge a half step Soul Contracting Weapon, which was this Dragon Aura Spear.

This spear was not as strong a true Soul Contracting Weapon, but it was much better than any normal Soul Weapons. It's said that this spear contains the might of a dragon's aura and any Awakened Soul Cultivator's protective source energy would be easily destroyed by the flames of this spear.

Three years ago, Wang Tianlong has assassinated a War Hounds peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer expert with a single stab with a cultivation at the 9th Awakened Soul Layer. Other than his own level skipping power, he had mainly relied on the power of this spear.

What did Chu Tian count for?

Under the Dragon Aura Spear, no armour could exist!

Chu Tian's defeat was inevitable, so the only variable was whether the Calm Martial Ruler would be on time to save him. The Calm Martial Ruler was the strongest in the Southern Summer Country, so trying to kill Chu Tian in his sights was a very difficult matter to achieve. But there were various changes on the battlefield and if Chu Tian died from a single stab, Wang Tianlong did not believe the Southern Summer King would punish him for this.

"Why is Chu Tian not back yet?"

"He was the one that issue the challenge, he wouldn't run in fear at the last second, right?"

While everyone was talking, Chu Tian walked out wearing a set top grade Soul Armour and holding his Netherworld Sword. There was the white fox sitting on his shoulder and eighteen silent black clothed men walking behind him.

Wang Tu angrily said, "What is the meaning of this? Could this duel also draw on external support!"

Chu Tian looked at Wang Tu in disdain, "I ask general Wang Tu, would you not fight with your mount in the past?"

Wang Tu's eyes lit with flames when he heard the word mount, "This general's mount has been with me for twenty years, we have already become one, becoming a perfect combination. Soldiers all fight with mounts, so why can we not use them?"

Chu Tian rubbed the little fox's head and said, "This spirit beast has grown up with me and has already established a spirit beast contract. Our flesh and blood have been interlinked and it is a part of me."

The little fox spat out.

Who is interlinked with you!

Chu Tian disregarded the little fox's performance, "Is it wrong for me to bring it into battle?"

"Since you have established a spirit beast contract, then the spirit beast is a cultivator's weapon and a part of the cultivator's strength. You bringing the spirit beast into battle is very reasonable." The Southern Summer King sat on the observation stage and looked over the eighteen black clothed people behind Chu Tian, "Only, letting these people enter the battle would go against the rules of the duel."

"I ask my king to have a look!"

Chu Tian shook his bell and the eighteen black clothed people took off their robes. When people saw the real appearance of these black clothed people, they were all instantly stunned.

How were they people?

Their bodies were sculpted from muscles and they all seemed like experts. Their skin were jet black like they had been keratinized and their eyes were hollowed out, only releasing a weak blood red glow. On the body of each monster were large amounts of blood red lines that were very thin, like tattoos all over their body. If one looked very carefully at it, they would see glowing blood flowing through those veins.

"These are Yin Corpses guards that I have refined which have no independent thought and are all controlled by me." Chu Tian shook the bell and used his spiritual power to control the Yin Corpses. The Yin Corpses all took a step forward with movements that were synchronized, without a single flaw, that was as precise as a machine, "They are only tools!"

Chapter 310: Divine Blood Yin Corpses' strength

Chapter 310: Divine Blood Yin Corpses' strength

Chu Tian was not silly, would he really bring shame to himself?

How could he beat someone in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer with his 6th Awakened Soul Layer cultivation?

If Chu Tian did not use external powers, he still had another way of winning which was to use his main source spirit without care. Since Chu Tian came to this world, he had faced countless experts without any fear, the main reason for this was his main source spirit.

If he did not care about the price, backlash, or consequences.

If Chu Tian used his main source spirit and opened its ten eyes, he could even fight the Three Rulers. The problem was that it was very dangerous for Chu Tian and he did not use this unless it was a life or death situation. If this special power was disregarded, the success of winning for a 6th Awakened Soul Layer cultivator fighting a peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer cultivator was minimal.

Chu Tian could only borrow external powers like the little fox or the Divine Blood Yin Corpses.

"So they were Yin Corpses."

"This really is a strange refining technique."

"These Yin Corpses are items and since that is the case, they are allowed in this battle."

The Southern Summer King and the Wang Family had no objections to this. These kinds of Yin Corpses without any consciousness, they were just tools like mechanical beasts made by a mechanical technique master. They did not violate the rules of the arena.

Secondly to Wang Tianlong and the Wang Family members, the aura of these Yin Corpses was not weak, but it was not enough to threaten Wang Tianlong, so the Wang Family did not care about them. No matter what tricks Chu Tian had, this absolute disparity in strength was not something he could overcome.

The Calm Martial Ruler was personally acting as a referee.

"Dang!"

The duel bell was rung.

Wang Tianlong stood still like a sculpture, looking at Chu Tian with a look of indifference, "Chairman Chu daring to challenge me, your courage is praiseworthy. However, even if you add the Yin Corpses to your own strength, you do not have a chance of victory."

Chu Tian had a relaxed expression, "If you understood me more, you would know that I regularly create miracles. The more impossible a matter is, the more possible it is to occur in my hands. So, I ask the Heroic Martial Marquis to make your move."

"Then you really make me expectant." Wang Tianlong gave a cold laugh, "I think it should be chairman Chu that makes a move first, otherwise you'll be defeated before you even make a move."

Chu Tian's right hand held the Netherworld Sword and the blade released flames while his left hand swung the Soul Controlling Bell, "Then I won't be polite!"

Releasing his spiritual energy, the eighteen Divine Blood Yin Corpses seemed like they had just awakened as they formed a drill formation. The Yin Corpse in the back transmitted its strength to the one in the front and the power continued to accumulate. Finally from the two most backwards Yin Corpses, their strength was all transmitted to the Yin Corpse in the front.

Hong!

Energy rippled across the ground.

Ripples of energy like water waves went through the firm ground of the arena. It flowed out like water at first, but soon it pushed out earth and gravel in all four directions.

"Insignificant skills."

Wang Tianlong stood there without moving. He slightly raised the Dragon Aura Spear and gently stabbed it into the ground. A burning dragon flame spread across his surroundings, burning all the energy that was rushing at him.

However, at this time, the power of the eighteen Yin Corpses condensed and the most foremost Yin Corpse turned scarlet red like blood. An incomparably strong energy boiled inside the Yin Corpse, like it was a violent storm that could explode at any moment.

The energy released by the seventeen Yin Corpse had all entered into a single Yin Corpse?

How was this done?

This completely went against common sense!

Everyone had different spirit energy and if large amounts of spirit energy was sent into someone else's body, it would only cause them harm. Moreover, the Yin Corpses all had the same amount of strength. But with the eighteen Yin Corpses' strength all condensing in one body, even a peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer expert would be close to exploding, only this Yin Corpse did not seem affected at all.

Wang Tianlong's right hand gripped and he slowly raised the Dragon Aura Spear.

He had to keep his guard up.

That blood red Yin Corpse raised its palms and a storm of blood red energy gathered, almost instantly forming an energy ball. This energy ball went from small to big, becoming a sun that released blood red light. Then it went from big to small, condensing the energy and releasing a strong pressure that made all the surrounding ground sink down.

Everyone was stunned.

This energy ball was not a small matter. Not only did it contain the strong Corpse Poison, it was also filled with unbelievable strength. It was formed from Divine Blood, releasing a vast pressure that was certainly unprecedented.

The Calm Martial Ruler could feel the condensed strength of the Yin Corpse and he was very surprised, "This energy's attribute is very special, this ruler has never seen it before.

The Refined Ruler nodded "Chu Tian has many secrets!"

The Southern Summer King tightly knit his brows.

What was happening here? The eighteen Yin Corpses all had cultivations in the peak 7th Awakened Soul Layer. Although it was not weak, with this amount of strength, they would not be able to condense such powerful energy.

Wang Tianlong could not sit still.

This energy was very strong and it continued growing stronger. It was already at the point where it could threaten Wang Tianlong.

The Dragon Aura Spear suddenly stabbed out!

Sou!

It instantly came up from the ground and shot into the sky with a glow of light, soaring through the clouds. Wang Tianlong's feet stepped off the ground and he jumped into the sky, firmly grabbing the Dragon Aura Spear. He fell down from over a hundred meters in the sky like a rock, stabbing downwards with the spear.

He released his source spirit!

It was a Coiling Dragon Spear!

With the Dragon Aura Spear infused with the power of his source spirit, it instantly came to live. It was covered in a dark gold colour as if it was no longer a non-living thing, turning into a flood dragon in Wang Tianlong's hands.

The Yin Corpse threw out the highly condensed energy ball in front of it.

Wang Tianlong's shockingly fast attack stabbed into the blood red energy ball.

"Open for me!"

A dragon roar rang out filled with prestige and shock, filling everyone with amazement.

The moment the Dragon Aura Spear pierced, it released a burning red dragon aura. The dragon aura spread around them, instantly distorting the air around them. Even if iron were to meet this burning aura, it would be instantly melted.

That strong aura was drawn into the invisible sharp spear glow, which increased the strength several times, forming a giant spinning drill. He used the most violent and direct method to attack the Yin Corpse's energy, also using this attack to also kill Chu Tian.

The red attack and the Dragon Aura Spear collided!

Wild energy waves was released and the ground of the arena split apart!

It was like two giant ships wildly charging at each other at incredible speed. The resulting explosion sound was gigantic and it made people's hairs stand up when they heard it.

Wang Tianlong was confident in his Dragon Aura Spear's ability to burn everything. No matter what attribute the energy had, it would be easily swallow it and turn it into nothing instantly.

But the truth was not what he expected.

In the energy the Yin Corpse released, it was not just pure energy and there was a strange power contained within that even the dragon aura could not burn away. Wang Tianlong could not pierce through and felt a strong power being reflected.

"Not good!"

Wang Tianlong flew into the sky, pulling back his strength and preparing to retreat.

The blood red energy turned into a giant fist and soared into the sky like a mountain. The fist slammed into Wang Tianlong and the wild energy directly sent Wang Tianlong to the ground, knocking him back at least ten meters, with the ground surrounding him being shattered to pieces.

People could not help being shocked!

The Heroic Martial Marquis was slammed into the ground like this?

The Heroic Martial Marquis was in the peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer!

The combined skill released by Chu Tian's Yin Corpses had made the Heroic Martial Marquis suffer such a big loss. It was no wonder Chu Tian dared challenge the Heroic Martial Marquis, the strength of these eighteen Yin Corpses were stronger than they imagined!

Peng!

The ground split apart again.

Wang Tianlong broke through the ground.

Wang Tianlong was in a very sorry state at this moment. That extremely precious armour of his had been broken and his eyes were filled with rage. Being sent into the ground at the beginning of the fight like this, this was the greatest insult towards Wang Tianlong!

"Flood Dragon Strike!"

The Dragon Aura Spear swept out and several streaks of energy intertwined, shooting at Chu Tian like several flood dragons. If this attack were to hit, Chu Tian might be turned into a cripple on the spot.

The eighteen Yin Corpses raised their hand at the same time and a web of blood like energy appeared instantly in front of them. The power of the Dragon Aura Spear slammed into the web and was bounced back by some strange energy.

Wang Tianlong used his peak speed as he flew into the sky holding the Dragon Aura Spear. He stabbed down at the web again and the entire web instantly shattered to pieces.

Truly worthy of the Heroic Martial Marquis title.

This was a shocking amount of force!

"Die!"

After Wang Tianlong broke the net, he stabbed at Chu Tian, but at this time, a Yin Corpse jumped out and blocked the attack with its body. Wang Tianlong's stab fell onto the Yin Corpse and the powerful might send the Yin Corpse into the ground.

With this kind of offensive power.

The Yin Corpse should have been broken to pieces!

Chu Tian's Yin Corpses were very strong, but that was the eighteen Yin Corpses as a whole. If one was destroyed, their power would be greatly diminished and it would be a huge loss to Miracle Commerce.

The Yin Corpses charged out one after the other.

Wang Tianlong's spear flew out like a dragon, creating a tight series of attack that landed hit after hit on the Yin Corpses.

The Wang Family was very excited to see this. Chu Tian had caused Wang Tu's mount to die, so if Wang Tianlong destroyed his eighteen Yin Corpses, that would be repaying the debt.

Peng, peng, peng!

All the Yin Corpses were sent flying.

Yin Corpses were Yin Corpses in the end and could not practice cultivation techniques, so they had a simple fighting style. How could they fight a peak expert like Wang Tianlong?

"Your Yin Corpses are only so-so!"

When Wang Tianlong prepared to send out the last stab.

The Yin Corpses sent out a blood mist that fell onto Wang Tianlong. Although Wang Tianlong's stab sent the Yin Corpse flying, he could feel an energy entering his body that made him feel dizzy, falling to the ground from midair all of a sudden.

"This is..."

Large amounts of blood red filaments invisible to the naked eye which were as thin as strands of hair appeared all over Wang Tianlong's body. It was this energy that was suppressing the energy within Wang Tianlong's body.

Wang Tianlong wanted to take a step forward, but he was surprised to find that the ground was also covered in blood red filaments, creating a very complicated and large array.

The Yin Corpses that had been sent flying stood up one after the other.

There was a hole in each of the Yin Corpses, but the Divine Blood within them activated and at a speed the naked eye could see, they were healed back to normal in front of everyone.

These Yin Corpses were too solid!

Even an ordinary peak 9th Awakened Soul Layer expert would find it hard to take a hit from the Dragon Aura Spear. These Yin Corpses had taken hits from the Dragon Aura Spear, but not only did their bodies not break, they had complete bodies in the end and they healed all injuries that they suffered.

Could these things have undying bodies?

This was an ability gained from the Divine Blood. Spiritual Gods were a kind of undying existences and even if their body was shattered to pieces, they could still instantly recover. These Yin Corpses had Divine Blood in them, so they also had this strong recovery might. As long as they weren't completely shattered, they would be able to heal themselves.

The Divine Blood Seal covered Wang Tianlong's body and sealed off a part of his power.

Wang Tianlong let out an angry roar. When he was prepared to break the array, the eighteen Yin Corpses came into formation and instantly surrounded Wang Tianlong. They used a mysterious and complex formation to move around, making illusions appear around Wang Tianlong, making him feel like he could not make a move.

Meng Qingwu and Meng Yingying revealed excited expressions seeing this.

The Yin Corpses had started their formation!

These Yin Corpses could not take a single hit from Wang Tianlong with their individual strength, but once they used their formation, the result would be different. Even with how strong Wang Tianlong was, it wasn't easy to break this formation!