Chapter 122: The Life and Death Realm Puppet!
Chapter 122: The Life and Death Realm Puppet!
Beside Li Wuyou, Li Xun and Chen Bo stood on either side, like shadows following him.
The three of them ascended into the void, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Zhou Congyun. Although they were still at a disadvantage, with three in the Life and Death Realm and one in the early Divine Power Realm, at least they now appeared capable of putting up a fight.
"It's the Family Head of the Li family, Li Wuyou. He seems to have reached the late stage of the Life and Death Realm. With him stepping forward, today's situation should be resolved properly."
"I'm not so sure. We're still at a disadvantage. The other side has four Life and Death Realm experts, all at their peak, while on our side, only the City Lord and the Li Family Head can put up a fight."
"That Divine Power Realm youth looks familiar. Isn't he the eldest son of the Li family?"
"Yes, I've heard he joined Profound Sun Sect. I didn't expect that after just over two years, he has already become a core disciple."
"So what if he's a core disciple? He's only in the early stages of the Divine Power Realm. Participating in a Life and Death Realm battle would make him a mere ornament, perhaps even a liability..."
"Maybe the Li family's eldest son could hold off that peak Divine Power Realm opponent on the other side?"
"You're overthinking it. The difference between the early and peak stages of the Divine Power Realm is vast. If the eldest son of the Li family can withstand three moves, it would already be impressive."
The people of Tianyuan City were in heated discussion, their faces filled with worry. Even with two Life and Death Realms and one Divine Power Realm expert stepping forward, they still felt no sense of safety.
The strength of the other side was simply too overwhelming, suffocatingly so.
"Interesting!"
The peak Divine Power Realm young man swept his gaze over Li Xun and the others, a playful smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "A Family Head of a small family and the City Lord of a remote city—do you think joining forces will be enough to stop us?"
"What if you add me?"
An aged voice echoed out.
Before the words had even faded, a thin figure appeared beside Li Xun.
The newcomer had gray hair and a long gray robe. Standing there quietly, he resembled an unsheathed divine sword, radiating sharpness that made it hard for anyone to meet his gaze.
"Elder Chen?" Li Xun asked in surprise.
He had seen this elder several times in Profound Sun Sect. He hadn't expected to meet him here. Was it a coincidence, or had this elder been secretly following him all along?
Zhou Congyun and Li Wuyou both slightly bowed in greeting upon hearing the voice.
The presence of a Profound Sun Sect expert at this moment was like a blessing in disguise. With four Life and Death Realm experts on their side, they now appeared evenly matched with the opposition.
"Take care of yourself later," Elder Chen said after returning the others' greetings, his gaze fixed on Li Xun.
As a guardian, he would have stayed out of it if Li Xun had only faced a peak Divine Power Realm opponent. But with four Life and Death Realm experts on the opposing side, he had to step forward preemptively to ensure there was no delay in providing aid.
"Understood, Elder." Li Xun nodded.
On the opposite side, the young man's expression turned grim.
Their side now faced four Life and Death Realm experts, making the situation troublesome. Although they could win, it would clearly take a lot more time.
And here they were, deep in another faction's territory.
If they got bogged down, who knew what other reinforcements might arrive?
With that in mind, the young man pulled out a communication jade token and quickly sent a message, intending to report the situation back.
If this message went through, the next group sent here wouldn't just consist of four Life and Death Realm experts.
But just as the message was about to be transmitted—
Boom!
A deafening roar erupted.
Above his head, a massive black halberd materialized.
The halberd was terrifying, like a soaring dragon exuding endless killing intent. It resembled a chain of mountains pressing down from the void.
"You dare!"
"Impudent!"
"Courting death!"
Several cold shouts rang out.
Among the eight Life and Death Realm experts present, not one had expected this.
They had anticipated many possibilities, but none had imagined the first person to strike would be Li Xun, ostensibly the weakest of the group!
Moreover, Li Xun's strike was deadly. The halberd came down with the clear intent to kill, aiming to crush the young man outright.
Even if he was at the peak of the Divine Power Realm, this strike would leave him severely injured, if not dead.
One of the Life and Death Realm experts closest to the young man snorted coldly and stepped forward, shielding the young man while extending a hand to intercept the halberd.
His other hand formed a sword-like gesture, unleashing a dazzling slash.
His plan was simple: block Li Xun's strike and simultaneously heavily injure him.
However, to his shock, a black-robed figure suddenly appeared in front of Li Xun.
The black-robed figure's face was obscured, but it exuded the aura of a peak Life and Death Realm expert. The moment it appeared, it shattered the slash with ease.
Then, it threw a punch, sending the Life and Death Realm expert flying backward.
Boom!
The halberd descended, and with no obstacle remaining, the young man's calm demeanor finally shattered. Hastily stowing the communication jade token, he summoned a black ancient shield to block the attack.
Clang!
The halberd clashed with the ancient shield, producing an ear-piercing sound. The terrifying shockwaves spread outward, causing all of Tianyuan City to tremble.
"Ugh!"
The young man spat out blood as he staggered back. His rushed defense couldn't withstand Li Xun's meticulously prepared strike, leaving him lightly injured in the first exchange.
"A Life and Death Realm puppet!"
The young man wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes filled with disbelief.
In the distance, the Life and Death Realm expert sent flying by the puppet roared and charged back into the fray. But before he could reach Li Xun, he was intercepted by Li Wuyou.
With Li Xun taking the initiative, the remaining eight Life and Death Realm experts began battling high in the sky.
Lights of various colors intertwined, unleashing apocalyptic energy waves that spread wildly in all directions. The ground for a thousand miles shook incessantly.
Within moments, the surrounding mountains of Tianyuan City were reduced to rubble.
Eight Life and Death Realm experts in combat was an unimaginable spectacle, rarely seen. But today, it unfolded above Tianyuan City.
"Assist Elder Chen."
Li Xun activated a mark, sending it into the puppet. The puppet, receiving the command, wasted no time and charged into one of the battles.
As the puppet departed, the peak Divine Power Realm young man's eyes gleamed with a cold, dazzling light.
"You've sealed your fate. How dare a mere early Divine Power Realm cultivator strike at me? Soon, I'll extract your soul and make you wish for death!"
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