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Chapter 333: The Dark Bone Marquis
Chapter 333: The Dark Bone Marquis
"Sound the horns, beat the drums!"
Upon sensing a Sky Demon rushing straight towards the camp, the Dark Bone Marquis' expression changed, and without hesitation, he gave a loud command. His voice reverberated for dozens of li, spreading throughout the two camps.
Regardless of the reason, the attack of a Sky Demon was no small matter. Although the troops here were all elite, they were not the main force. Each camp had around ten thousand soldiers, and together, they numbered less than thirty thousand. Facing a Sky Demon would undoubtedly be a formidable challenge.
However, if one had to say it, he wasn't overly afraid. With this number of soldiers and their formation, along with six Grandmasters leading them, they could somewhat hold their ground against a Sky Demon. The biggest problem, however, was the sudden appearance of this Sky Demon.
As the Dark Bone Marquis gave the order, the Umong and Uli tribes quickly sprang into action. Nearly thirty thousand elites assembled and formed a battle array in a short time. The Martial Artists' blood energy surged, and under the manipulation of several Grandmasters, the formation's power was nearly visible to the naked eye, with a sea of mist and smoke rising into the sky, creating an overwhelming and fierce aura that could be felt even from dozens of li away.
At this moment, as time passed, the demonic energy in the distant sky became increasingly intense, and finally, they could gradually see its source—a colossal creature, as huge as a mountain, descending from the sky. Behind it, a cloud of mist rolled like a tsunami, blocking out the sun as it approached.
The Umong and Uli tribes' formation assembled swiftly, and as it took shape, the six Grandmasters, including the Dark Bone Marquis, arrived at the front. They gazed into the distance at the approaching dark clouds and the enormous creature carrying them.
"Is that... a Mystic Turtle?"
The Dark Bone Marquis squinted, observing the scene, and upon vaguely recognizing the identity of the massive creature in the clouds, a peculiar look flashed in his eyes.
He initially thought it might be a Sky Demon skilled in flying and fleeing, but he never expected it to be a Mystic Turtle. Mystic Turtles dwell in the vast oceans, controlling the power of rivers and seas. They are the least adept at flying and rarely set foot on land.
Such a demonic creature, when in the open sea, is incredibly difficult to deal with. Even Blood Replacement Realm experts might not be able to defeat it, and even if they did, capturing it would be another challenge, as the Mystic Turtle would have the absolute advantage of its natural habitat.
However, in the Cold Region, there were no major rivers or seas nearby.
Strangest of all, this Mystic Turtle was flying through the air, and it was one of the least adept at flying among Sky Demons.
Surprised, he narrowed his eyes, and soon noticed two human figures in front of the massive Mystic Turtle, vaguely discernible as they were being pursued by the turtle towards their location.
The Dark Bone Marquis, being a top Grandmaster among the foreign tribes, had witnessed numerous scenes. His mind raced, and in that instant, a thought formed. A faint glimmer flashed in his eyes.
"Is it from the Forbidden Valley?"
A Sky Demon Mystic Turtle.
He couldn't fathom how such a Sky Demon could appear in the Cold Region, especially from the south, where the Forbidden Valley was located. Not long ago, they had received news from the Qiuan Sect about their attack on the Forbidden Valley.
Connecting these events, he could roughly deduce that this Mystic Turtle was likely a Sky Demon possessed by the Qiuan Sect. For some unknown reason, it had been lured out and was now charging towards their base. The most crucial part was that the attacker seemed ill-intentioned, probably deliberately lured by the Qiuan Sect to attack their base!
"Well played, Qiuan Sect!"
The Grandmaster beside the Dark Bone Marquis quickly understood the situation and couldn't help but coldly humph, his gaze fixed on the distant sky with a hint of malevolence.
Luring a Sky Demon Mystic Turtle to attack their base was indeed a despicable move. However, they had no better option at the moment. Even if these Grandmasters could retreat, the ordinary soldiers and elites would not be able to escape. The only choice was to engage in battle.
Finally, as the dark clouds drew closer, they reached above the two armies' formation.
The Mystic Turtle's shell was rugged and uneven, resembling a mountain range. Its vast demonic energy intertwined with the rolling dark clouds, creating an aura akin to a ferocious demon. Just a glance was enough to make one's heart tremble.
In front of the Mystic Turtle, two figures led it in flight, descending diagonally towards the formation. One of them was surrounded by Heavenly Essence, while the other had Eightfold Radiance flowing around them.
"Mu Ranyan! Chen Mu!"
The Dark Bone Marquis stood in mid-air, staring at Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan, who were approaching from a distance. His voice was cold as he instantly recognized their identities.
Chen Mu, ranked third on the Wind and Cloud Rankings, was already a well-known figure in the Cold North. As for Mu Ranyan, also a top expert on the rankings and an important figure in the Qiuan Sect, the Dark Bone Marquis had heard of her as well, instantly recognizing both of them.
Humm!
At this moment, with over a thousand zhang between the two sides, the Dark Bone Marquis' Qi flow merged with the formation of ten thousand soldiers, creating a surging energy that soared into the sky, causing the power of heaven and earth to flow sluggishly, almost rivaling the Sky Demon Mystic Turtle behind them.
The Dark Bone Marquis's face was icy, and in his hand, a long spear with a faint glow appeared. He was just waiting for Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan to get closer before taking action, manipulating the formation's power to kill them on the spot!
Although he couldn't do much about the Sky Demon Mystic Turtle being lured to attack their base, he wouldn't let them have an easy victory. At least, he would keep his life intact.
However, with over a thousand zhang between them, Chen Mu stared at the Dark Bone Marquis and the two armies, his expression unchanged. Instead, he was constantly judging the distance until reaching a certain point, when a flash of light appeared in his eyes, and he said, "Senior Sister Mu, now!"
Hearing Chen Mu's words, Mu Ranyan's eyes flashed, and without hesitation, she immediately dispersed her Heavenly Domain. Her body, suspended in mid-air, plummeted like a kite with a broken string.
Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan simultaneously dove downward, rapidly closing the distance between them. Chen Mu placed his hand on Mu Ranyan's shoulder, and together, they carved an arc through the air, heading straight for the ground below.
"Hmph!"
"Stay here!"
The Dark Bone Marquis, upon witnessing Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan's actions, instantly understood Chen Mu's intention to use the Heaven-Earth Concept to escape underground with Mu Ranyan. Without hesitation, he let out a loud shout and raised the long spear in his hand.
As the spear was lifted, the suppressed might of the army formation erupted, and the essence of tens of thousands of soldiers converged, causing the spear to emit a dazzling brilliance. Under the dark clouds, it became the sole source of light in the sky. With a mighty throw, the spear was hurled towards Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan!
The spear, despite being a thousand zhang away, tore through the sky, breaking the sound barrier, and in an instant, it pierced through the air, aiming to impale Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan, pinning them to the frozen wasteland.
However.
Chen Mu's judgment of distance was extremely precise. Even though the spear had broken the sound barrier and was approaching at an incredible speed, the thousand zhang distance significantly slowed its velocity and impact.
When they were about a hundred zhang away, Chen Mu extended his right hand, forming a fist imprint, and channeled a portion of Heaven and Earth's power. He briefly collided with the incoming spear, managing to obstruct and slow its momentum, although he couldn't knock it down.
Using this moment.
Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan, who had acted a split second faster, reached the ground. Chen Mu pressed down on Mu Ranyan's shoulder, and together, they dove into the underground, where the solid frozen earth seemed to transform into quicksand, instantly swallowing their figures.
Just as their forms and auras vanished, the spear finally tore through the Heaven-Earth Concept, slamming into the frozen ground.
Boom!!!
The frozen earth momentarily solidified, and then, from the point of impact, cracks spread across the surface, forming a web-like pattern. The entire frozen wasteland erupted, shattering into pieces, resembling a spider's web with cracks spanning a hundred zhang.
Even so, beneath the frozen earth, there was no trace of Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan's auras, as if they had completely disappeared without a trace, leaving no means to sense their presence.
Almost immediately.
The Celestial Demon Tortoise, riding on the rolling sea of clouds, descended with a thunderous crash onto the frozen wasteland, right where Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan had vanished. Its massive body, akin to a mountain, further shattered the already broken earth, creating deep, dark ravines, and emitting an angry roar.
But in its perception, Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan's auras had completely vanished, leaving no trace for it to sense.
"Roar..."
The Sacred Turtle let out a roar, and its enormous eyes, filled with rage and madness, slowly lifted, gazing at the distant Wu Meng and Wu Li army formations.
With a mighty bellow, the Sacred Turtle's massive body charged towards the nearest army formation, as if trampling mountains. Its demonic energy surged, and the rolling sea of clouds in the sky was forcefully drawn down, transforming into a surging wave that rose dozens of zhang, rushing towards the foreign army formations.
"Hmph."
The Dark Bone Marquis's gaze fell upon the Sacred Turtle, and with a single glance, he let out a cold snort. He then turned his attention back to the spot where Chen Mu and Mu Ranyan had disappeared underground, and in a cold voice, he said, "This demon is strong on the outside but weak within. Its mind is clouded, and it's in the Flying Water Marsh, an area under Qiu Gu's command. You, Turtle, can just guard this place."
As his words fell, the Dark Bone Marquis took a step forward, directly leaving the army formation.
"Where are you going?"
Qiu Gu, taking the command flag from the Dark Bone Marquis, marshaled the army formation. At this moment, he also sensed that the Sacred Turtle was not in its peak condition and that there was no water marsh nearby, so it didn't have the advantage of terrain. Nonetheless, he remained unafraid and asked in a deep voice.
The Dark Bone Marquis's figure moved like a black streak, skimming across the frozen earth for several dozen zhang before plunging into the ground, leaving behind only a faint hiss.
(End of Chapter)
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