Earth.
Lingzhou City, the Hua Nation.
The situation in the Hua Nation was much better than half a year ago, especially within the borders of Lingzhou City. The Ferals that once rampaged across hundreds of miles around Lingzhou City were now a rarity.
The towns and uninhabited villages near Lingzhou City were now filled with life again.
Many civilians were returning to their former homes to farm under the organization of the Martial Arts Department (MAD) and the military.
Over the horizon.
Wang Hou was rapidly flying past.
He could not help but smile as he looked at everything that was thriving on the ground below.
All these years, hadn't he been protecting this home?
Soon.
Jinyintan Village came into view.
There was a flash in Wang Hou's eyes as he looked from afar and noticed Jiang He's array.
With his current vision, he could naturally see through the essence of Jiang He's array at a glance.
Wang Hou could not help inhaling sharply once he did!
"Gasp!"
"That array …"
"So simple!"
"But I heard that his interlocking arrays had trapped many cultivators, and even the masters of arrays were helpless against it. Could Jiang He's mastery of arrays have reached the level of simplification?"
Landing in front of the array, Wang Hou stared at it and studied it closely. The more he looked, the more curious he became, and he exclaimed in surprise, "This array is quite interesting. It's … it's …"
Wang Hou did not dare to think about what he was going to say after that.
The more he studied the array, the more he felt that it was set up by a blind man.
However, even if he could see through this method of setting up the formation, he had no way of breaking it.
Bypassing the array and arriving at Jiang He's house, Wang Hou could not help frowning and asking, "He's not home?"
"Don't tell me this kid took his maid and pet out to play again?"
"No."
The uneasy thought in Wang Hou's mind was getting stronger, and he said somberly, "I know Jiang He's personality very well. Knowing him, he would definitely not be in the mood to have fun after learning about the Hundred Races Alliance, and would probably be eager to rush to outer space to solve this problem …"
"That is why the wretch must have gone to the Hundred Races Alliance."
Wang Hou could not help scowling at that thought.
He was almost certain that Jiang He had gone to outer space with his family.
Most importantly, was the brat a fool?
This was the Hundred Races Alliance!
During the golden age of the Qi Refinists in the pre-Qin dynasty, not even the cultivators on Earth could stop the Hundred Races Alliance's assault … was Jiang He alone any different from suicide?
But …
That was certainly Jiang He's usual style.
Wang Hou gritted his teeth and cursed. Suddenly, he soared into the sky and turned into a stream of light, disappearing from the world.
In an instant.
He had already appeared outside the gate of the Wan Jian House.
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect noticed Wang Hou at once and flew out of the mountain gates in a flash, smiling. "I didn't know Minister Wang was coming. Please forgive me for not going out to greet you."
"You're too polite, Fellow Daoist Myriad Swords."
Wang Hou replied politely and went straight to the point, "Fellow Daoist Wan Jian, I'm here today because I have a request."
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist had witnessed with his own eyes how Wang Hou had founded the martial path, blessed by the homeworld's fortune and acknowledged by the Six Saints. As such, he was naturally courteous towards Wang Hou and smiled. "You're too kind, Minister Wang. Just speak your mind, and the Ten Thousand Swords Sect will absolutely support your decision."
Wang Hou offered a fist-palm salute and said, "Brother Ten Thousand Swords, I would like everyone to help save Jiang He."
"What?"
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist did a double take and asked in surprise, "What happened to Jiang He?"
"I suspect that he might have attacked the legion of the Hundred Races Alliance on his own."
"…"
A look of bewilderment flashed across the Ten Thousand Swords Daoist's face and he could not help crying out, "How is that possible?"
"Jiang He is attacking the Hundred Races Alliance by himself?"
"Doesn't he look stupid?"
"Doesn't he look stupid?"
He came to a realization at once and muttered, "No wonder Mister Jiang told me not to worry about the Hundred Races Alliance when I went to him a few days ago … he even said that he has a solution to solve the problem."
"Jiang He came to you?"
Wang Hou's gaze twitched and he said, "If he said that, he must have gone to attack the legion of the Hundred Races Alliance."
Sitting on the ground, a special Martial Dao presence emanated from his body as he said, "Brother Ten Thousand Swords, contact the elites of the various sects at once. I'll try to connect to the Star Map and see if I could locate the Hundred Races Alliance."
"Alright!"
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist promptly took out his communications jade charm and contacted the various Golden Immortals.
Wang Hou's eyes flashed, and a sea of stars soon appeared in his eyes. The sea of stars swirled, and the many stars flickered incessantly as they faded away.
After around half an incense stick's time, Wang Hou withdrew his aura and shook his head weakly, saying, "I couldn't find any trace of the Hundred Races Alliance or Jiang He. The Star Map's monitoring area is limited, and my current ability cannot fully charge the homeworld's power."
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist then said somberly, "The first step for the Hundred Races Alliance to invade the homeworld is to gather their forces …"
After analyzing the situation for a while, he said, "The best place for the Hundred Races Alliance to gather is probably the Black Demon Star in the Sky Demon System … could Jiang He have charged there?"
Whoosh!
There was a flash of immortal light in the skies then, and the Golden Immortal of the Taixu Sect arrived with several True Immortals.
Soon, the Golden Immortal of the other sects and the Scale Dragons of Shennongjia arrived at the Ten Thousand Swords Sect as well.
After Wang Hou told them what happened, the Scale Dragon of Shennongjia snorted coldly and scolded, "Nonsense! Does Jiang He really think that he's invincible just because he has some ability?"
"Running off to ambush the legion of the Hundred Races Alliance alone?"
"He's just a True Immortal. Does he think he's a Grand Luo?"
Wang Hou glared at the Scale Dragon's Golden Immortal with an unfriendly gaze.
The Taixu Sect's elite promptly stepped forward to smooth things over, flashing a pained smile. "Minister Wang, this matter needs to be discussed at length. The situation is unclear at the moment, and if something happens to us while the Six Holies Palace's reinforcements have yet to arrive, there would be no one left to defend the homeworld once the Hundred Races Alliance truly arrives …"
"That's right. We are the only force on the homeworld at the moment, and we might be able to hold out until the reinforcements from the Six Holies Palace arrive, but the homeworld would be in danger if we attack first!"
"The Hundred Races Alliance would definitely gather hundreds of Golden Immortals, thousands of Heavenly Immortals, and True Immortals, as well as a legion of millions or even hundreds of millions. The few of us would not even be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth."
The many Golden Immortals all spoke up.
Wang Hou took a deep breath, but was not angered.
He understood the Golden Immortals' choice very well.
Their goal was to protect the homeworld.
If killing a few hundred million mortals could ensure the safety of the homeworld, the Golden Immortals would probably go on a killing spree and slaughter all mortals.
Moreover, they were not wrong.
If something happened to them and the Hundred Races Alliance seized the opportunity to invade, Earth would be in danger.
Offering the Golden Immortals a fist-palm salute, Wang Hou turned to leave.
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist quickly called out to him, but Wang Hou smiled. "I understand everyone's choice. All of you have returned from the other side of the stars in order to protect the homeworld … that is why I will save Jiang He alone!"
"Absolutely not!"
The many Golden Immortals' expressions changed, and the Ten Thousand Swords Daoist quickly said, "Minister Wang, the situation is unclear right now. We must not act rashly!"
"What if Jiang He is just out for fun?"
"Moreover, if Jiang He really ran off to ambush the Hundred Races Alliance, something would have happened long ago. You would not be able to help even if you go now, and you would be in danger instead."
"If something happens to you, who would protect the billions of mortals in the Hua Nation?"
Wang Hou smiled faintly and said, "Brothers, all of you are probably aware of Jiang He's deeds … if it wasn't for him, the billions of Hua Nation citizens would still be in dire straits, being ravaged by Ferals … no, there would be no Hua Nation without Jiang He!"
"Back then, when the Sky Demons opened the Stargate to invade Earth, none of the elites of your immortal sects intervened."
"I stood outside the Taixu Sect's mountain gates for an entire day and night, but no one came to see me."
"Old Lin knelt outside the Penglai Sect for three days and three nights, but no one bothered with him."
"We were even prepared to perish together, but it was Jiang He who stood up and turned the tide, using his True Child cultivation to save Earth."
"After that, the Sky Demon legion descended on Mars, intent on attacking Earth, but Jiang He stood up again and blew up Mars, blowing up their three-million-strong legion and slaying their Heavenly Immortals and True Immortals, saving Earth."
"Jiang He had yet to ascend as an immortal at the time."
At that, Wang Hou sneered and said disdainfully, "Brothers, forgive me for being blunt, but if it weren't for Jiang He, the homeworld you speak of would have been conquered by the Sky Demons. Protect it, my foot … protect it, my foot!"
Laughing coldly, Wang Hou moved his feet and strode up to the horizon.
His voice echoed beside the ears of the Golden Immortals —
"Earth would have been gone without Jiang He."
"The billions of Hua Nation citizens would have been dead without Jiang He."
"How could I sit back and do nothing now that his fate is unknown?"
"I'll bring him home if he lives!"
"If he dies, I'll bring him back even if he's just a piece of his body."
Whoosh!
Wang Hou rushed above the clouds and accelerated towards outer space.
Looking left and right, the Ten Thousand Swords Daoist suddenly clenched his teeth and exclaimed, "Damn it! Minister Wang, I'm coming with you!"
He rushed up to the horizon and caught up to Wang Hou.
Taking a long look at the Ten Thousand Swords Daoist, Wang Hou laughed out loud, "Old Wan, if you and I come back alive and the homeworld survives this crisis, I'll allow the Ten Thousand Swords Sect to spread their teachings in the Hua Nation from now on."
The Ten Thousand Swords Daoist flashed a pained smile.
His words sounded nice.
He had to come back alive first.
Moreover …
Clearing his throat, he said, "Minister Wang, the Ten Thousand Swords Daoist is my Daoist title. My surname is Wang as well, and I'm called Wang Xiao 'Er."
… …
"Ahem."
The Sky Demon Constellation.
In outer space above the Black Demon Star.
Jiang He was covered in blood as he stood proudly amidst the stars, the Golden Radiance Sword in his hand. He had wanted to laugh out loud, but his internal injuries were triggered and he started coughing violently, coughing out several mouthfuls of black blood.
His face darkened.
Jiang He could not help cursing, "Damn it! Are those Golden Immortals insane? Why would they self-destruct when they can't win? "
"Damn it! My physique is stronger than premium-grade immortal items now, and I'm protected by the Primordial Bell, but I'm still injured internally …"
As for that mouthful of black blood?
It was a sign that he was poisoned.
One of the Golden Immortals of a lesser race who was adept at poisons directly blew up his own Dao before he died, unleashing a venomous technique that left Jiang He dazed.
Whipping out a Bezoar Detox Pill and swallowing it, he turned to look at the many corpses and mystic treasures floating in outer space, shaking his head helplessly. "My power alone is limited in the end … sigh, it seems that I have to study AOE techniques when I get back."
Jiang He was not satisfied with his own results …
He was very dissatisfied.
He had even declared that he would kill every single one of those Golden Immortals.
But what happened in the end?
Aside from Modolo of the Demon race who had escaped with several Golden Immortals, the White Sky God King of the God race had also escaped with several Golden Immortals of the God race, while over twenty Golden Immortals had escaped.
Jiang He had intended to let eight or nine of them escape, so that they would spread the word that Modolo and the White Sky God King had fled in the face of danger …
In the end, over twenty had escaped. How could he be satisfied?
Putting away the corpses, Spatial Rings, and mystic treasures with a wave of his hand, Jiang He finally smiled.
"Whatever …"
"So be it … I'm just a newbie on the immortal path who had cultivated for just over half a year, and it's already impressive that I could do this."
"On the other hand, the rewards this time … are quite something!"
Jiang He quickly counted the corpses.
There were sixty-seven Golden Immortal corpses, and most of them were very broken, with some having only their heads left.
Though Jiang He had killed almost a hundred Golden Immortals, each person's physique was not the same … Jiang He believed that his control over his strength was not perfect, and there were times when he could not control his strength well enough in battle, and he would blow up his opponent with no corpses to be found.
"What a shame."
"I'll have to strengthen my training in that aspect when I get back."
"A Golden Immortal corpse is worth a fortune, and I might be able to plant a Golden Immortal, or at least get some Golden Immortal Dao Fruits … Still, some Golden Immortals are so weak that I could blow them up with a single punch, so it's not entirely my fault!"
Jiang He mumbled to himself for half a day.
He simply took out two Spatial Rings and searched through them.
Aside from some spirit medicines, item refinement materials, rare treasures, and various medicinal pellets, most of them were immortal crystals.
There were over eighty thousand immortal crystals in the two Spatial Rings.
Jiang He did not check the remaining Spatial Rings just yet.
After all …
There were too many Spatial Rings.
Aside from the Golden Immortals, Jiang He had also killed hundreds of True Immortals and thousands of Heavenly Immortals. How much time would it take to count the spoils of war?
He could just leave it to his dog when he got home.
Jiang He turned to look at Black Demon Star.
The legion of the Hundred Races Alliance was still on the planet.
The most powerful of them were at the pinnacle of Mahayana, which allowed them to survive in the universe … however, the battle in outer space had just ended, leaving the dimensions in disarray as well as remnant Daos and godly arts. Hundreds of Mahayana cultivators had charged out of outer space in an attempt to escape, only to be caught in the shockwaves and blown into a bloody mist.
Jiang He invoked his Golden Radiance sword.
While the effects of the Strengthened Mutated Pepper had yet to fade, he mustered all his strength and slashed at Black Demon Star.
Whoosh!
Sword radiance that stretched over ten thousand miles tore through space.
Crack!
A soft, crisp sound echoed over Black Demon Star.
In the next instant …
Kaboom!
The entire Black Demon Star directly blew up.
Jiang He's sword had cut down the star core of Black Demon Star.
A massive living planet that was over a hundred thousand kilometers in diameter was instantly reduced to cosmic dust. None of the countless Sky Demons that lived on it or the legion of the Hundred Races Alliance were spared.
Jiang He sheathed his sword and smiled faintly. "Blowing up a planet is nothing more than that."
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