Gao Wu: A centenarian old man, many children and good fortune! Chapter 127

Watching his two companions burn their essence blood without hesitation, transforming into streaks of blood light and fleeing, leaving him alone to face the siege of four Battle Kings (one of whom was an unfathomable fiend)!

Blood River’s heart was filled with boundless despair, anger, and… the venom of abandonment!

“No—!!! You can’t leave me!!!” He let out a hysterical roar, attempting to burn his essence blood and escape as well!

But, it was already too late!

He was already severely wounded, his energy circulation severed by Xiao Yan’s blade. Now, he was firmly locked down by the qi of three Battle Kings! He didn’t even have a chance to cast a secret art!

“Evil demon! Die!!!” Battle King Blazing Sun roared. Although his aura was weak, his furious strike still possessed astonishing power! A more condensed golden flame, like a spear of judgment, instantly pierced through Blood River’s protective blood fiend energy!

“Thick Earth Suppresses Prison!” Battle King Verdant Mountain pressed his hands together, and endless earthy-yellow energy surged from deep within the earth, forming an incredibly heavy energy mountain that fiercely suppressed Blood River!

“Raging Wave Annihilation!” Battle King Surging Waves drew upon the water elemental power in the heavens and earth, transforming it into countless high-speed rotating water blades, like the sharpest razors, cutting towards Blood River’s limbs and bones!

As for Xiao Yan, looking at the culprit who had once brought immense disaster to him and this city, his eyes were icy, devoid of any pity.

The Lightning Prison Blade was raised once more! This time, purple lightning and dark golden light intertwined on the blade. The aura of annihilation contained within the Sixth Wave, [Overturning Sea], condensed again! Although his control over his power was not yet perfect due to his recent breakthrough, preventing him from directly annihilating it as before, its power was still enough to devastate the heavens and earth!

“No—!!! I hate it!!! Xiao—”

Blood River’s final curse was cut short, completely engulfed by the heaven-shattering attacks unleashed by the combined might of the four Battle Kings (one of whom was at the peak of Battle King Rank Two)!

Rumble rumble rumble—!!!!！！

A terrifying energy explosion erupted in the sky above the wilderness! Golden flames, a heavy earth mountain, violent water blades, and the blade light containing the aura of annihilation intertwined!

When the energy light dispersed, all that remained was a massive deep pit, and… some scattered, charred bone fragments and tattered blood-robes.

Blood River, the Vice Cult Master of the Blood Ghost Cult, once arrogant and bringing endless fear and disaster to the Fourth New Nanjing City, finally… completely perished! Both his body and soul were destroyed!

With Blood River’s death, and the pathetic escape of the other two Vice Cult Masters, this sudden, earth-shattering Battle King-level blood battle finally drew to a close.

Above the wilderness, the rampant energy fluctuations gradually subsided, leaving only a scarred landscape and… four Battle King figures, each with a different aura, yet equally powerful.

The crisis was temporarily resolved.

Battle King Blazing Sun, Battle King Verdant Mountain, and Battle King Surging Waves slowly reined in their auras. Although they had successfully killed Blood River, their expressions were exceptionally solemn, even showing a hint of undisguised fatigue. The recent battle had been a massive drain on them, given their unhealed injuries. Especially the final pursuit and encirclement of Blood River, which had made their already weak bodies even worse.

They simultaneously turned their gazes towards the figure not far away who also stood with his blade sheathed, his aura slightly fluctuating but clearly much more stable and profound than theirs—Xiao Yan!

After a brief silence.

It was Battle King Verdant Mountain, the most composed among them, who spoke first, his voice carrying a hint of complexity and probing: “Xiao… Battle General Xiao, just now… thank you for your assistance.”

Battle King Blazing Sun and Battle King Surging Waves also looked at Xiao Yan, their eyes filled with surprise, scrutiny, and… a trace of disbelief.

Although the battle just now was chaotic, they had all clearly felt it! The power Xiao Yan displayed was absolutely genuine Battle King level! And it was… at least Battle King Rank Two! Perhaps even higher! That domineering blade technique, that exquisite control over his domain, that perfect fusion of lightning and tai chi power… this was definitely not power a peak Rank Nine could possess!

Adding to that the terrifying aura of breakthrough that had emanated from the direction of Xiao Yan’s manor earlier, and his previous clumsy disguise of “unhealed severe injuries”…

The truth was already apparent!

Xiao Yan! This century-old veteran who was still unknown just a few years ago! Had actually… in such a short period, soared from an ordinary person to become… a powerful Battle King whose strength might even surpass theirs (in their current state)!!!

This fact was too shocking! Too world-shattering! So much so that these three well-traveled Battle Kings felt a moment of daze, unable to process it!

After the shock, came an even stronger sense of doubt and… a certain inevitable deduction!

An ordinary person, with no background, no inheritance, relying solely on self-cultivation, could reach such a realm in just a few years?

Absolutely impossible!!!

Not even the most astonishing geniuses in the history of the Alliance! Not even the core disciples of super-powers with the most top-tier inheritances and resources! It was absolutely impossible for them to achieve such an inconceivable feat!

The only explanation!

Xiao Yan! He must be hiding some earth-shattering secret!

Either he obtained some heaven-defying inheritance or fortuitous encounter! Receiving a supreme inheritance left by an ancient powerhouse, or some kind of treasure that could defy destiny!

Or, he carried some extremely rare, perhaps even legendary, natural wonder that could greatly enhance cultivation speed and potential!

Other than that, there was no other possibility!

Thinking of this, the eyes of the three Battle Kings subtly changed again.

Shock and doubt gradually receded, replaced by a deeper, more complex gaze. Within it was admiration for Xiao Yan’s heaven-defying luck, curiosity about that unknown treasure or fortuitous encounter, and even… a hint of greed and… covetousness that even they themselves might not have noticed!

An innocent man is guilty because of his treasure!

A powerful Battle King, possessing a great treasure, yet with shallow foundations (in their opinion) and newly ascended…

This in itself was a huge variable, and even more, a piece of… fat meat that would attract countless covetous eyes!

The three Battle Kings exchanged glances, seeing the same thought in each other’s eyes.

…

A brief silence, like the calm before a storm, was suffocating.

The three Battle Kings and Xiao Yan, four beings representing the highest combat power of the Fourth New Nanjing City, stood in confrontation in the sky above the wilderness, scrutinizing each other, the atmosphere extremely subtle.

Finally, this subtle balance was broken by one of them first!

It was Battle King “Surging Waves”!

This was the only female among the four Battle Kings, and also the one with relatively the weakest strength (peak Battle King Rank One, and injured), but the most decisive and also the most greedy!

She looked at Xiao Yan, her eyes, originally like a deep ocean, now flashed with undisguised greed, like a shark smelling blood!

In her opinion, the Fourth New Nanjing City already had enough with their three Battle Kings guarding it! The power structure was already stable, and the distribution of interests was already clear! Xiao Yan, this suddenly appearing “variable” with unbelievably strong power, undoubtedly broke this balance! His very existence was a threat to the existing order!

What’s more… the heaven-defying treasure or fortuitous encounter that almost certainly allowed his strength to skyrocket! That was what truly moved her heart, even making her willing to take risks to obtain it!

As long as she could obtain that treasure or secret! Her strength would definitely advance by leaps and bounds! Perhaps even surpassing Blazing Sun and Verdant Mountain, becoming the true ruler of this city!

As for being a city hero? What about glorious military achievements? In the face of absolute self-interest and the temptation of power, these seemed so pale and powerless!

“Hehe…” Battle King Surging Waves let out a charming yet cold laugh, breaking the silence. Her gaze burned as she stared at Xiao Yan, her tone carrying an undeniable commanding air:

“Xiao Yan, isn’t it? Truly… surprising. I never thought that my Fourth New Nanjing City would, unknowingly, gain another… ‘Battle King’ who is so young and promising.” She deliberately emphasized the words “Battle King,” with a hint of mockery and probing.

She paused, her eyes sharpening like two cold daggers: “However, your origins are too mysterious, and your strength growth is too abnormal. For the safety of the city, for the order of the Alliance, it is necessary… for us to conduct a comprehensive ‘investigation’ into you.”

Her gaze shifted to Battle King “Verdant Mountain” beside her, her voice filled with temptation: “Brother Verdant Mountain, what do you think? This city, with us three guarding it, is enough. The presence of a ‘newcomer’ with unknown origins and unfathomable strength is, after all, a hidden danger. How about… you and I join forces to first ‘invite’ him back to ‘assist in the investigation’? As for those… ‘secrets’ on him, how about we two split them?”

Battle King Surging Waves overtly extended an olive branch! She knew very well that by herself (especially when injured), she was definitely no match for Xiao Yan. But if she could pull in the stronger (Battle King Rank Two, though also injured) Battle King Verdant Mountain to join forces, the chances of victory would greatly increase!

Upon hearing this, Battle King Verdant Mountain’s face, as rigid as a thousand-year-old rock, flickered violently!

Surging Waves’ suggestion undoubtedly resonated with him!

He had no affection for Xiao Yan to begin with. In fact, because Xiao Yan had mercilessly injured Wang Teng, the direct descendant of his affiliated family, the Wang family, he harbored a subtle dissatisfaction and apprehension towards Xiao Yan.

Now, coupled with the immense temptation of the heaven-defying treasure that Xiao Yan almost certainly possessed…

The greed in his heart grew wildly like weeds! It instantly overwhelmed the remaining fragments of reason and loyalty to a colleague (even if newly promoted)!

“A treasure… a treasure that can turn an ordinary person into a Battle King in a few years…” Battle King Verdant Mountain muttered to himself, his breathing becoming somewhat heavy.

He glanced at Battle King Blazing Sun, whose aura was still weak and who seemed to be still hesitating, then looked at Xiao Yan, who had a vast aura but seemed to have shallow foundations (after all, he was too young)…

A bold and greedy decision instantly formed in his heart!

No risk, no reward! If he could obtain that treasure, he even had hope of breaking through to Battle King Rank Three! At that time, this city, and even the entire region, would be his to command!

“Sister Surging Waves speaks wisely.” Battle King Verdant Mountain finally spoke slowly, his voice deep, like rolling thunder, stating his position, “Battle General Xiao Yan’s rise is indeed too peculiar, and it is a matter of great importance that must be investigated! For the Alliance, for the city, we… can only inconvenience Battle General Xiao first!”

Before his words finished!

Boom!!!

A fierce glint flashed in Battle King Verdant Mountain’s eyes! Without any further hesitation!

His Battle King Rank Two (post-injury) aura, as heavy as a mountain, erupted! He slammed his hands towards Xiao Yan’s direction!

“Thick Earth Prison!!!”

Endless earthy-yellow energy furiously converged from all directions! It transformed into four incredibly thick energy walls, shimmering with runic light! Like a giant cage, it instantly enveloped Xiao Yan, attempting to completely imprison him!

At the same time!

“Azure Wave Annihilation!!!”

Battle King Surging Waves also let out a delicate cry, launching her attack in perfect coordination!

She formed hand seals, drawing upon the water elemental power in the heavens and earth! Countless azure, high-speed rotating energy water blades, like a dense school of fish, surged overwhelmingly towards Xiao Yan, who was trapped in the cage, furiously attempting to tear him apart! Each water blade contained terrifying power capable of cutting steel!

Two Battle Kings! One focused on trapping! One focused on killing! Their cooperation was seamless!

They actually… joined forces to launch a deadly attack on Xiao Yan!!!

They wanted to seize the opportunity while Xiao Yan had just advanced and his foundations were unstable (as they imagined), and also after he had just gone through a major battle and expended some energy! To capture him with lightning speed! And seize the secrets and treasures on him!!!