Chapter 304: Fierce Battle! The Death of Wu Ma Nong

Chapter 304: Fierce Battle! The Death of Wu Ma Nong



Whoosh!

Li Yuan transformed into a streak of light, swiftly traveling through the heavens while keeping an eye on the messages on his intelligent ring.

"Hmm?"

"It's Wu Ma Nong, along with teachers Li Yang and Lai Meng," Li Yuan thought to himself. "One True Intent Origin Warrior and two Skysoar Warriors."

There was another Skysoar-level team rushing to the scene, in addition to Li Yuan's solo effort.

According to the rules, Li Yuan was alone, and the other rescue team should have three Skysoar-level combatants to provide mutual assistance.

"My flying speed is faster than Teacher Li Yang's team, but they are only traveling at less than 700 kilometers per hour. By the time I arrive, the battle will likely be over," Li Yuan thought.

Despite these thoughts, Li Yuan did not slow down his pace.

Over the past few days, although he hadn't encountered any Skysoar-level beast attacks, Li Yuan remained vigilant.

In war, there was no room for frivolity!

Only the bravest and most cautious individuals, who treated every seemingly ordinary battle as the most crucial battle, had a chance to survive to the end.

Boom!

Li Yuan approached at an incredible speed.

...

Several hundred kilometers away from Li Yuan.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Three streaks of light were also flying at high speed; they were Wu Ma Nong, Li Yang, and Lai Meng.

Among them, Wu Ma Nong was an Origin Warrior, but he was the most powerful.

"The Spirit Lance is rushing here at full speed," Wu Ma Nong said in a deep voice. "We must also do our best; we can't let the Spirit Lance handle everything alone."

"Yeah," Lai Meng nodded.

"We are, after all, Skysoar Warriors," Li Yang said with a smile.

After several days of fighting, they were all deeply impressed by the Spirit Lance.

Fighting tirelessly for 24 hours a day, without a moment of slackness, how could one not be impressed?

Similarly, having the strongest warrior at the forefront also motivated them to fully commit to the battle.

Full-force rescue!

...

On a vast, desolate plain, a large group of fleeing human warriors were under a frenzied siege by numerous flying beasts.

Each of these flying beasts was at least level 18, and many were second-rank beasts.

They spread their wings, blocking out the sun.

The two sides engaged in fierce combat, with trees crashing down and the earth shaking as huge rocks flew everywhere.

"Hold on!"

"We've already called for help."

"Keep holding on! We're close to Bright Moon Base, and Skysoar Warriors are rushing to our aid," the burly man in silver armor at the forefront shouted urgently. "If we can hold on for just ten more minutes, the reinforcements will arrive."

Whoosh!

A blade of light slashed through the air, severing the sharp claw of a flying beast.

As the strongest among this group of fleeing warriors, a 28-level Origin Warrior, his power was formidable.

But no matter how strong he was, he couldn't fly and protect everyone.

"Pfft~"

A flying beast suddenly pounced from high above, its terrifying claws tearing through the head of a 19-level warrior like a watermelon... Human warriors were being killed one after another.

In this fierce life-and-death battle, every minute felt like an eternity, let alone ten minutes.

...

The human warriors fighting human warriors on the plain were unaware that beneath them, deep within the earth, an extremely terrifying force was hiding.

Numerous Skysoar-level beasts were concealed there, waiting for the right moment to strike.

"The human warriors have called for help."

"Yu Wu, order your subordinates not to kill too quickly."

"Yes! If they kill too fast, the human Skysoar Warriors might not come." The Skysoar-level beasts communicated through their divine senses.

Among this large group of Skysoar-level beasts, the leader was a massive blue serpent - the Blue Ascension Beast King.

He lay coiled in an underground river, over a hundred meters deep, allowing the water to wash over him.

The Blue Ascension Beast King's eyes glowed red with anticipation.

For the past few days, he had been obsessed with killing the enemy to avenge the Crimson Rock Beast King. He had been waiting for this moment.

Finally, a message arrived from the Crimson Rock Beast King, stating that he had gathered a large number of Skysoar Beast Kings.

Without hesitation, the Blue Ascension Beast King sprang into action.

"I wonder which Skysoar Warrior will come."

"I hope it's the Spear Warrior. It has to be him!" The Blue Ascension Beast King silently prayed.

The ambush location they chose was based on intelligence reports, a place frequently visited by the Spear Warrior.

On the plain, the battle raged on, with the human warriors putting up a fierce resistance. Although they suffered heavy casualties, they also inflicted significant damage on the flying beast horde.

Especially the 28-level Origin Warrior, who, in the midst of the battle, had slain two second-rank flying beasts.

Suddenly—

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Three terrifying streaks of light tore through the sky, especially the fiery streak, which was the most fearsome. As it approached, countless flames erupted from thin air.

The True Intent of Fire! Domain! Sweeping through everything.

Pfft~! Pfft~! The flying beasts, terrified, tried to escape, but against the enraged Wu Ma Nong, they had no chance. His True Intent Domain crushed them, leaving no room for resistance.

In the blink of an eye, the hundreds of flying beasts, once a formidable force, were utterly overwhelmed.

This was the might of a Skysoar-level combatant!

Especially with the control of the True Intent Domain, the slaughter of first and second-rank creatures was effortless.

"Skysoar Warrior!"

"So strong!"

"We're saved!" The silver-armored, burly man and the dozens of human warriors who were still alive all had looks of excitement and relief on their faces.

They had survived.

"You guys continue..." Lai Meng, with his curly hair and slender build, was about to speak when he suddenly seemed to sense something, and his face changed dramatically: "Run!"

Not just him!

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Wu Ma Nong and Li Yang were both formidable, and in an instant, they felt the terrifying surge of Primordial Energy from deep within the earth, their faces turning pale.

The next second, the three powerful warriors soared into the sky, lightning-fast, distancing themselves from the ground.

The sudden change was too quick, and the terrifying bursts of Primordial Energy also startled all three of them.

"Boom!"

A colossal, terrifying rock hand, burning with flames, suddenly tore through the earth, followed by an endless, mighty shadow that burst out from the ground.

Boom!

Puff! Puff! Endless flames swept in all directions, instantly engulfing a radius of several hundred meters. The group of human warriors, including the powerful Origin Warrior, who had just thought they were saved, were now burned to nothingness by the raging flames that swept over them.

In an instant, they were all dead!

The powerful Origin Energy, combined with the comprehension of the Wind True Intent, made this attack incredibly formidable.

Even an ordinary Skysoar Warrior, if hit by this attack, would suffer severe injuries.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

With the appearance of the Crimson Rock Beast King, in an instant, within a radius of over ten kilometers, one after another, terrifying Flying Heaven Beasts emerged from the ground, each emitting a chilling aura.

Some were flying snakes, some were covered in wings and scales like golden eagles, and some were beast-like creatures, all suspended in mid-air.

Thirteen Flying Heaven Beasts formed a massive encirclement.

Just as Li Yang, Lai Meng, and Wu Ma Nong had flown into the air, they found themselves surrounded.

"What?"

"It's an ambush! They're here to kill us!" Wu Ma Nong, Li Yang, and Lai Meng were all stunned, feeling the surging aura emanating from the surrounding Flying Heaven Beasts. A sense of fear arose in their hearts, especially from the fiery giant who exuded an overwhelming aura.

In an instant, they understood.

In terms of strength, they were not on the same level.

"It's the 'Crimson Rock Beast King' mentioned in the intelligence report, a suspected 34th-rank Flying Heaven Beast under the command of the Sky Serpent Sovereign," Wu Ma Nong concluded.

"We can't hold them off."

"Run!"

Although it seemed slow, it was just an instant.

Wu Ma Nong, Li Yang, and Lai Meng leaped and fled, not having the time to mourn for the fallen human warriors. Without any hesitation, they transformed into three streaks of light, escaping in different directions like lightning.

The enemy was too strong; they had no chance against them.

If they stayed together, they would be wiped out.

As they fled for their lives, the three warriors sent out distress signals, still holding onto a glimmer of hope. Ling Qiang was very close, just twenty seconds away.

"Human warriors!"

"Attack, kill!" The Crimson Rock Beast King's voice was mighty, and as he gave the order, his massive body moved with incredible agility, like a giant flaming meteor, charging towards Wu Ma Nong.

He had been observing.

The Origin Warrior, with his comprehension of True Intent, was his primary target, far more valuable than the other two ordinary Skysoar Warriors.

"Kill!"

"Kill!" "Kill them all!" The other Flying Heaven Beasts burst out of the ground and swiftly charged towards Li Yang and Lai Meng.

"Roar~"

The massive green flying snake had the strongest killing intent, its eyes fixed on Li Yang, who was cutting through the sky, his body shimmering with a radiant glow: "If we can't wait for the Long Spear Warrior, we'll kill you first and collect some interest."

...The Crimson Rock Beast King was too fast.

He easily broke through the five-fold speed and reached Wu Ma Nong in just three seconds, his flaming giant palm slamming down on Wu Ma Nong.

"Hold on!"

Wu Ma Nong, the unparalleled genius of the Seven Stars Civilization.

At the brink of life and death, he unleashed his astonishing potential. His body grew in size, and he displayed the Body Refinement Star Technique he had just mastered, transforming into a three-meter-tall giant. Then, he grasped two enormous shields in his palms.

He channeled all his comprehension of True Intent into the shields, his primary weapons.

The flaming giant palm, like a mountain, slammed down.

The two shields had to withstand all attacks.

In an instant, there was a deafening explosion, the air around them trembled and shattered. Blood splattered, staining the sky red!

The Crimson Rock Giant felt like he had struck two hard stones, but Wu Ma Nong was sent flying, the terrifying force tearing through his Divine Body, leaving countless cracks on his body.

He was almost turned into a bloodied mess!

With just one clash, Wu Ma Nong was severely injured, and although he had taken the Enduring Purple Life Pill, the effects of the medicine required time to manifest. The pace of this battle was too fast.

"Second Stage Life."

"To withstand my attack and not die, you must be from a powerful civilization beyond this world, and you are likely the top Second Stage Life in your race."

The Crimson Rock Beast King spoke in a deep voice, and as he spoke, his other giant palm also slammed down with a boom.

Boom!

With a burst of speed, a torrent of flames compressed the air, creating a terrifying sonic boom that pressed towards Wu Ma Nong.

There was nowhere to escape.

In terms of skill, the Crimson Rock Beast King was no less than Wu Ma Nong, both of similar levels, both were extremely close to the middle stage of the sixth rank.

In terms of Star Arts, Wu Ma Nong actually had a slight advantage.

The key was the foundation; the difference between 29.9 and 34 was too great, not something a sixth-rank Star Art could make up for.

"I can't die!"

"I can't die!"

"I haven't even achieved Skysoar, let alone become a Demigod. How can I die here?!" Wu Ma Nong roared in his heart, and at this moment, his survival instinct was fully awakened.

Between life and death, countless past insights about the mysteries of fire flooded his mind.

He completely unleashed his power.

Wu Ma Nong knew that if he didn't endure, he would die.

"Boom!!!"

Wu Ma Nong's skin suddenly glowed with dazzling flames, and strands of fire appeared in the surrounding void. These flames were so powerful that even the Crimson Rock Beast King's fire domain retreated for a moment.

At this moment, Wu Ma Nong's aura suddenly soared to an incredible level.

Wu Ma Nong swiftly wielded his double shields, moving sideways to block in front of him.

"Boom~"

Another terrifying collision occurred, and Wu Ma Nong was knocked flying again, spraying blood from his mouth.

"He didn't die!"

"Sixth-rank middle-stage skill? Did he break through?" The Crimson Rock Beast King immediately sensed the change in Wu Ma Nong's aura and the terrifying power of the burning flames.

Jealousy flashed in his eyes.

The sixth-rank middle stage was the middle stage of True Intent, representing a new level of understanding of the True Intent of Fire... This level of insight was already at the Skysoar rank.

Once the skill reaches this level, as long as one spends enough time, they can cultivate to level 35 without any hindrance.

The Crimson Rock Beast King, who had cultivated for over two hundred years, still couldn't fully take this step.

Once he does, he will become the fourth Beast Emperor of Bright Mountain.

Now, a Second Stage Life had broken through? How could he not feel jealous?

"Breakthrough?"

"Breaking through doesn't change the fact that he'll die!" The Crimson Rock Beast King's killing intent grew stronger, and he stepped through the sky again, rushing towards Wu Ma Nong. Suddenly, his palms slammed together, as if a giant palm was swatting a mosquito, trying to kill Wu Ma Nong completely.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Terrifying explosions rang out, and countless flames surged... In the life-and-death clash, the breakthrough Wu Ma Nong endured the Crimson Rock Beast King's six slaps.

Each slap worsened his injuries, and even the Longevity Purple Life Pill couldn't heal him fast enough.

With his breakthrough in True Intent, his overall strength increased from the original 31st level to the 32nd level... If he had broken through before the battle, he would have had a chance to withstand a hundred moves against the 34th-level Crimson Rock Beast King.

He could definitely hold out until Li Yuan arrived.

After all, the Crimson Rock Beast King only mastered one domain Star Art, and compared to a true 34th-level Skysoar Warrior, his overall strength was significantly inferior.

However.

In the clash before the breakthrough, Wu Ma Nong's body had already suffered injuries, sealing his fate.

"Hold on!"

"I've held them off for so long. If I can buy more time, Li Yang and Lai Meng's chances of survival will increase, and the Spirit Lance should be here soon." Wu Ma Nong desperately blocked another attack from the Crimson Rock Beast King, his shield flew away, and his arm shattered, blood gushing from the broken limb. His consciousness was blurry.

Boom!

Another palm strike came.

Wu Ma Nong's heart, on the other hand, was already calm: "I thought I'd become famous in the Seven Stars Civilization, but alas."

"Even with the breakthrough, I still die."

In the midst of battle, he fought with all his might to grasp that glimmer of life.

When death finally arrived, Wu Ma Nong, on the other hand, was completely calm.

He had fought countless times against alien races, and in this great battle of Ming Xu World, more than one companion had fallen. Wu Ma Nong had already prepared for death, a smile even appeared on his lips: "Old Yu, you were at the middle stage of sixth-rank understanding, and you even mocked me... Haha, before I die, I guess I caught up to you."

Boom!

The flaming giant palm suddenly struck, and the terrifying fire impact instantly tore Wu Ma Nong apart.

Wu Ma Nong, died in battle.

"What a stubborn one."

"A Origin Warrior's skill understanding has reached the level of a Beast Emperor."

"If he had broken through to the Skysoar rank earlier, I couldn't have killed him." The Crimson Rock Beast King shook his head, thinking to himself: "What a pity. These extraordinary geniuses from other worlds fear being trapped here forever, so they're unwilling to break through their life stages. At the moment of life and death, it's impossible to break through."

Breaking through from Origin Warrior to Skysoar rank requires at least two to three days.

The Crimson Rock Beast King waved his hand, collecting the numerous items left behind by Wu Ma Nong.

"Is Wu Ma Nong dead?"

"Ah!" Li Yang and Lai Meng's enemies weren't as powerful, and as Skysoar Warriors, their survival instincts were stronger. They struggled desperately.

When they realized Wu Ma Nong had died, both of them trembled... A genius Origin Warrior who had broken through to the middle stage of sixth-rank skill was gone.

This is war.

Having chosen to slaughter alien races, one must also be prepared to be killed by them.

In the vast emptiness, the Crimson Rock Beast King strides forward, his towering figure shrouded in a blazing inferno. The void trembles under his fiery gaze. Lai Meng and Lei Yang, desperately fleeing, are caught in his sights.

Suddenly, the Crimson Rock Beast King's massive eyes narrow, "The Black-Clad Spear-wielder? You've arrived so swiftly."

A thunderous boom echoes through the void, and a hundred kilometers away, a figure clad in black battle armor emerges, brandishing a long spear and radiating a yellow glow.

He is rushing towards them at full speed.

"Damn it!" Li Yuan's eyes redden with fury.

He was already rushing at full speed.

Upon learning that Wu Ma Nong and Lei Yang were under attack, Li Yuan spared no expense and unleashed the Divine Body of the Earth, a technique that enhances flight speed slightly while consuming a significant amount of Primordial Energy.

At that moment, Li Yuan disregarded the massive energy expenditure.

Just as Li Yuan was about to reach the battlefield, he witnessed Wu Ma Nong's body being torn apart by a single palm strike from a distance.

Instinctively, Li Yuan clenched his teeth, tightened his grip on his spear, and his heart filled with rage.

Wu Ma Nong and Li Yuan had limited interactions, but Li Yuan vividly remembered their first encounter in the Lieyu Star Realm.

Wu Ma Nong was a proud individual, not particularly likable in character.

However, in every major battle, from Li Yuan's understanding of Luo Bu Hai's numerous wars to the Lieyu Star Realm and the Ming Xu Star Realm, Wu Ma Nong always charged to the front lines.

Today, he died.

"Another one has fallen," Li Yuan muttered through gritted teeth.

Wu Ma Nong wasn't the first top-tier warrior to perish in the Ming Xu Star Realm war.

And likely, he wouldn't be the last.

"Whoosh!"

Li Yuan had no time for sorrow; his speed surged to its peak, surpassing five times the speed of sound, as he charged towards the group of Flying Heaven-rank Beasts surrounding and attacking Lei Yang.

With Wu Ma Nong's death, Li Yuan was determined not to let Lei Yang meet the same fate under his watch.

"Kill!" Lei Yang brandished his spear, desperately dodging and fending off the relentless attacks of six Flying Heaven-rank Beasts.

In just a short time, he had sustained severe injuries.

"Green Ascension!"

"It's that incredibly powerful human warrior. The Beast Emperor gave orders about him," the Flying Heaven-rank Beasts, who had been besieging Lei Yang, communicated among themselves.

At that moment, the Crimson Rock Beast King had not yet arrived.

"You three, go after him. Don't engage directly; just hold him off for a moment. The Crimson Rock Beast King is on his way, and he's only a Second-Rank Life," Green Ascension Beast King conveyed through a mental message.

"Yes!"

Three Flying Heaven-rank Beasts immediately abandoned their pursuit of Lei Yang, turning their attention to Li Yuan.

They were well aware of Li Yuan's battle records, and in their Beast Emperor's forces, Black Shadow Beast King and Green Flame Beast King were considered exceptionally powerful.

However, in the eyes of these Flying Heaven-rank Beasts, Li Yuan's defeat of the Black Shadow Beast King seemed to have taken a considerable amount of time, indicating that his strength might not be significantly superior.

Working together, the three Beasts believed they could hold off Li Yuan for a short while, feeling somewhat confident in their chances.

"Kill!"

Li Yuan's heart burned with fury, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent as he faced the three Flying Heaven-rank Beasts attempting to block his path.

Without hesitation, he unleashed his full power.

Boom!!

A combined Earth and Wind domain! Streams of energy with terrifying might surged forth, enveloping a hundred-meter radius and sweeping across the area.

Flying Heaven Warriors could project their Primordial Energy outside their bodies, and by combining it with their domains, they could extend their domain's range to several hundred meters, with some Domain Star Skills reaching even farther... But Li Yuan couldn't achieve this.

His domain was a pure manifestation of the power of heaven and earth.

However, the profound insights of combining two True Intents approached the level of a Half-God, and the domain he summoned carried an awe-inspiring power!

Boom!

A Four-Hoof Flying Heaven-rank Beast, upon entering the range of Li Yuan's domain, felt the overwhelming force of the energy streams, and its power shattered the Primordial Energy domain Li Yuan had formed with a single strike.

The binding force was incredible, and it significantly reduced Li Yuan's speed.

The power of their domains was on entirely different levels.

"Not good!" As the Four-Hoof Beast attempted to move, intending to attack Li Yuan.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Within the hundred-meter diameter domain, Li Yuan's figure suddenly multiplied, forming six identical Li Yuan—six Illusory Bodies!

Without holding back, Li Yuan unleashed his full power from the start.

"Kill!" The six Li Yuan roared simultaneously, and six dazzling spear beams slashed through the sky.

"Pffft!"

The Four-Hoof Flying Heaven-rank Beast, barely managing to withstand four spear beams, felt a peculiar spear pierce through its sturdy Primordial Energy shield, skin, and directly into its skull.

Dead!

A mere 31st-rank Flying Heaven-rank Beast, with no notable Star Skills, had no chance of escape against Li Yuan's full-powered assault with the Black Heaven Lance.

"What?"

"What kind of technique is this?" The other two Flying Heaven-rank Beasts, witnessing this scene, felt their hearts tremble.

It was too terrifying.

This human warrior was ten times more fearsome than the Beast Emperor had described.

"Die!"

Li Yuan's speed was incredible, and his domain crushed theirs. The six illusory bodies flashed and alternated, and he had already reached the two Flying Heaven-rank Beasts.

Fast! Too fast!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Spear beams slashed through the sky, and with a single strike, the bodies of the two Flying Heaven-rank Beasts were torn apart, their blood splattering in the air.

"You have killed a Third-Rank Life, increasing your Spiritual Awakening to 50.2%."

"You have..."

"You have increased to 50.2%." Three consecutive Divine Mansion prompts flashed.

(End of Chapter)

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