The blade that was as clear as autumn water was like a startled swallow. Its dancing posture was elegant and light, but it also had a mysterious charm that was hard to measure.
Even with Zhao Ban's insight, he could not help but praise it. This sword technique was close to the essence of the Flying Swallow Sword. Even Yan Shisan might not have such an exquisite sword technique. It was even more amazing when it appeared on Yan Feihong.
In a daze, Zhao Ban felt as if the sword had pierced through his forehead. However, his experience in countless battles made him realize that it was all an illusion.
Zhao Ban put his palms together without hesitation and clamped down on the sharp blade before it could pierce through his forehead. With his strength at the peak of the ninth level, much less Yan Feihong, even if it were any other top-notch swordsman, he would still have the confidence to clamp the edge of the sword.
Under the powerful strength of White Tiger Battle Body, the blade became as soft as paper. Zhao Ban did not care about exposing himself. He activated his palms and was about to kill Yan Feihong.
However, the sword that was clamped between his palms moved, and like a gust of wind, it escaped from the pincer attack of his palms.
Zhao Ban was shocked. How was this possible?! The combined attack of his palms was like two mountains crashing down. Any sword intent or sword move would be locked down and suppressed. How could Yan Feihong pull out his sword?
Just as he was shocked, the sharp blade made a miraculous turn and slid through the gap between Zhao Ban's palms. It lightly slashed across his neck.
The extremely tough White Tiger Battle Body was easily cut through like thin paper. His skin, flesh, larynx, and cervical vertebrae were all broken and broken by this strike.
Zhao Ban activated his vital energy. Hot blood spurted out from the deep wound on his neck. Purplish-gold blood covered the entire hall.
Zhao Ban's cultivation was very high. Although he was severely injured, he was still very calm. The current Gao Zhengyang was too monstrous. He was definitely not his match. He had to leave now. The Heavenly Demon Secret Curse hidden in the depths of his martial soul was immediately activated. Powerful vital energy burned his blood essence and exploded his strong body into pieces.
The bloody scene caused Yan Feihong, who was about to continue attacking, to pause for a moment. However, the pieces of Zhao Ban's body did not stop. They each chose a direction and shot out like arrows.
In the blink of an eye, the five sanguine lights turned into streaks of light and disappeared without a trace.
Yan Feihong, who was wielding her sword, was at a loss. She still had no idea what was going on.
Zhu Jinghong, who had been observing from the side, saw clearly that another unknown Type 9 expert had almost been killed by Yan Feihong. At the last moment, he used the Demon Sect's secret technique. Fortunately, it was the Sky Demon Disintegration Technique, so he was lucky enough to escape.
Yan Feihong's Startling Swallow and Returning Swallow seemed to be imbued with spirits. Zhu Jinghong's palms were covered in cold sweat as he watched from the side. If it were him, he would definitely not be able to block these two swords.
Even though he had seen it once, he still wasn't confident that he could block these two swords!
The stronger Yan Feihong was, the more Zhu Jinghong respected Gao Zhengyang. He didn't know how Gao Zhengyang did it, but he knew Gao Zhengyang did it.
The dazed Yan Feihong slowly woke up. She hesitated for a moment before saying to Gao Zhengyang, "Thank you for your pointers, Sect Leader Gao."
To be able to reach Heaven Rank at such a young age, and to have such high attainments in music, dance, and poetry, Yan Feihong was naturally an extremely intelligent woman. She had killed two Type 9 experts in a row. How could she not know that Gao Zhengyang was using her to control the sword?
Although she was being used as a marionette, the experience of personally experiencing the Flying Swallow Sword's exquisite sword intent was too precious. She even had a feeling that as long as she could comprehend twenty percent of the sword intent, reaching Level 9 would not be too difficult.
"You're welcome. You've worked hard, helping me …"
Gao Zhengyang laughed, "Sit down and rest first. There's still an unwelcome guest. I'll have to do it myself."
Zhu Jinghong and Yan Feihong found it strange. Huo Tian Zhen was already dead, and the person who came with Huo Tian Zhen had escaped with injuries. Only two of Huo Tian Zhen's guards were left in the room. There were also a group of maids and servants. Who was the 'unwelcome guest' Gao Zhengyang was referring to?
Everyone exchanged glances, feeling bewildered and flustered at the same time. This was especially so for the remaining two guards. Under the scrutinizing gazes of the crowd, they were so frightened that they wanted to cry.
Gao Zhengyang casually picked up another jar of wine and gulped down two mouthfuls. He then spoke unhurriedly, "Your setup is too simple. Zhao Ban was placed there as bait, and you're just going to hide under his butt and attack?"
Still, no one replied to Gao Zhengyang. The hall was filled with an oppressive silence.
Gao Zhengyang didn't mind. He continued, "I've long heard of the Netherworld Shadow Dragon's name. Why? The Netherworld Shadow Dragon can only hide in the shadows and doesn't dare to show its face in public?"
Upon hearing the Netherworld Shadow Dragon's name, Zhu Jinghong's hair stood on end. Ever since the Moon Country's Emperor Yue Changkong was assassinated by the Netherworld Shadow Dragon, the Netherworld Shadow Dragon had become the most feared assassin in the various countries.
Not expecting the Netherworld Shadow Dragon to be hiding here, everyone felt even more fear in their hearts.
The Netherworld Shadow Dragon definitely wouldn't be interested in killing them, but if Gao Zhengyang were to make a move, they would be in for it.
Everyone was even more wary now. No one dared to get close to each other. The gazes they cast at each other were filled with hints of rejection and coldness. This wasn't the time to talk about friendship.
Gao Zhengyang finished the wine in his jar and lightly exhaled. He then walked in front of Yan Feihong and laughed, "Let's see where you can hide now!"
Yan Feihong had a look of terror on her face, and there was even a hint of fear in her eyes. She wanted to explain, but when she saw how confident Gao Zhengyang was, she didn't know how to convince him. And from the looks of it, Gao Zhengyang had already set his mind on her. Saying anything more would be useless.
Although Yan Feihong wasn't a peerless beauty, she was extremely charming. At this moment, her fearful and uneasy appearance made her look even more pitiful, causing people to involuntarily feel pity for her.
However, Gao Zhengyang was so aggressive that no one dared to dissuade him.
Gao Zhengyang didn't explain either. He threw a punch straight at her. Yan Feihong felt as if a divine mountain was pressing down on her. The force of the punch spread in all directions, and there was nowhere to hide even if she wanted to. She could only close her eyes in resignation.
With a "bam", Yan Feihong was sent flying like a cannonball under the force of the punch. She passed through several layers of walls, and no one knew where she went.
Zhu Jinghong was a little surprised. With Gao Zhengyang's immense strength, he could probably kill Yan Feihong with just a look. There was no need for him to make such a big fuss. Moreover, it seemed like Yan Feihong wasn't dead yet.
Something felt off about this punch! Zhu Jinghong's thoughts turned, and he suddenly realized that Yan Feihong had disappeared, but her shadow was still on the ground.
There were dozens of lanterns hanging in the hall, illuminating it extremely brightly. The crisscrossing lanterns also left many shadows on the ground.
Where Yan Feihong was, there were seven or eight shadows of different shapes and sizes. But if Yan Feihong had disappeared, how could her shadow still be there?
Zhu Jinghong was also unusually alert. When he realized that something was wrong, he hurriedly pulled Xu Youtong and retreated. He couldn't count on Gao Zhengyang to save him!
Gao Zhengyang wasn't interested in dealing with a piece of trash who couldn't even protect himself. Even if he wanted to be used by others, he had to be of some use first.
Zhu Jinghong retreated quickly. His figure flashed, and he flew above the Melting Sun Lake with Xu Youtong.
The new moon fell on the surface of the lake, leaving a crescent that sparkled in the light of the lake. The water and moon reflected each other. The farther the crescent was, the clearer the lake water was.
The noise of singing and dancing in the Thousand Spring Pavilion made the water and moon even more serene.
Zhu Jinghong was in no mood to pay attention to the beautiful scenery around him. He stared in the direction of the Green Crane House, waiting for the great battle to erupt there. He was unusually nervous.
Gao Zhengyang was known as the world's number one, and he had also displayed the incredible ability to borrow others to control his sword. However, it was hard to say if he could defeat the Nether Shadow Dragon's sage level assassin. Moreover, it was hard to say if there were any other forces interfering in this banquet.
Just like the Fire Nation's imperial family, they all hated Gao Zhengyang to the bone. If there was a chance, how could they not make a move? This included the Demon Sect, and the Daoist Sect. Large sects and forces only cared about benefits, there was no right or wrong, good or evil.
When it came to the issue of Gao Zhengyang, although they all had their own standpoints, they definitely had a common language.
The more Zhu Jinghong thought about it, the more shocked he became. He had been too careless in attending this banquet. But on the other hand, he didn't have the qualifications to refuse Gao Zhengyang's invitation.
In this battle, he was just a small pawn. Whether it was Gao Zhengyang, the Demon Sect, or the Fire Nation's imperial family, they wouldn't care too much about him. Neither side would mind killing him casually.
"Master, the situation isn't good!"
Xu Youtong's mind was much clearer now, and he thought through many things. He suggested, "There's no point in staying here, let's return to the main tent and prepare for any changes."
"Fire Nation is finished …" Zhu Jinghong sighed deeply, and said after thinking, "No matter what, we have to do our best to protect our homeland. Let's return. "
Zhu Jinghong activated the tiger tally on his body and instantly established a connection with the Scarlet Flame Army's formation. Only then did the Scarlet Flying Tiger roar out, swallowing Zhu Jinghong and Xu Youtong in a single gulp.
In the Green Crane Residence, a black shadow appeared in front of Gao Zhengyang. That shadow was like a piece of thin black paper. It had no facial features, and one could barely see its head and limbs.
From the state of the shadow, it had willowy shoulders, a slender waist, and a round buttocks. It seemed to be Yan Feihong's shadow.
"Are you going to look like this forever?"
Gao Zhengyang spoke with some sympathy. "There's no meaning no matter how high your martial arts are."
"All the joy in the world can't compare to the joy of controlling life and death."
The black shadow slowly spoke. Her voice also resembled Yan Feihong's. It was just that her tone was a little faint, and it sounded extremely strange.
"You're the one who killed my cheap father-in-law, Yue Changkong, right?"
Gao Zhengyang curiously asked, "Do you have a name?"
"Violet Shadow." The black shadow didn't hide anything and spoke honestly.
"The royal members of the devil race all have the surname Violet? I do know a Violet Heart Lotus. She was lucky and managed to escape with her life. Do you know her? "
Gao Zhengyang acted like he had met an old friend and started chatting with great interest.
Purple Shadow slowly turned her head, as if she was studying the attendants and the others around her. She suddenly said, "These people are an eyesore." With a wave of her hand, everyone in the room fell to the ground without a sound.
In the blink of an eye, only Gao Zhengyang was left in the Green Crane Residence. Of course, there was also Violet Shadow. However, Violet Shadow was like a translucent piece of black paper. It didn't breathe, nor did it have any flesh, blood, or bones. It couldn't be considered a living person.
Gao Zhengyang looked at the ground littered with corpses. He shook his head and said, "What you devils hate the most is senseless violence. This is actually the bestial instinct of wild beasts. This instinct causes you to be fierce and warlike, but it also restricts the development of your social system. From this perspective, although you are intelligent, you are still a group of beasts that can't escape the control of your instincts. "
After listening quietly, Purple Shadow actually said, "You're right. The devils are just a group of cruel idiots. "
"Hahaha …"
Gao Zhengyang was very happy. "I didn't expect you to have such insight. I feel a bit regretful that we didn't meet earlier. To be honest, interesting fellows like you are rare. I can't bear to kill you! "
"Hehe …"
Violet Shadow let out a strange laugh. It was unknown whether she was mocking or expressing happiness. She said, "But battles have always been simple and violent. The foolishness and warlike nature of the devils will make us incomparably powerful. Intelligent humans will have their own plans. Under the devil army, more people will choose to kneel and surrender. "
Gao Zhengyang didn't refute her. Instead, he clapped his hands and said in great agreement, "Yes, humans like to play petty tricks, so they always dig traps for themselves. When the devil army comes, many people will definitely surrender immediately. "
Without waiting for Violet Shadow to speak, Gao Zhengyang continued, "But you're wrong about one thing. The humans will not lose!"
Gao Zhengyang's last sentence was said resolutely and firmly.
Violet Shadow seemed to be intimidated by Gao Zhengyang's powerful aura. After a moment of silence, she retorted, "No matter how confident you are, you can't change the truth. This world is about who is stronger. Things like beliefs are worthless. "
"Haha, the humans will not lose. This isn't some belief!"
Gao Zhengyang said in high spirits, "It's because the humans have me. Whichever side I stand on, that side will be the winner. It's just that simple, do you understand? "
Violet Shadow had truly never seen such an arrogant lifeform, and was speechless for a moment. After a long while, she said, "You've really broadened my horizons. I'm even a little impressed … "
"There are many who admire me, you're not even on the list," Gao Zhengyang waved his hand and said with some disdain.
Ever since Violet Shadow cultivated the Nether Shadow Dragon Sword, her seven emotions and six desires had almost disappeared. There was only a desire to kill in her heart. Gao Zhengyang's words made her feel a rare bit of anger. This human's arrogance had broken through the horizon. She found it hard to tolerate it.
If not for the fact that she had to wait for the great formation outside to cooperate, she would have made a move already. However, Gao Zhengyang wasn't an idiot. Why was he talking nonsense with her so arrogantly?
Violet Shadow was slightly puzzled, but the great formation was already operating. No matter what Gao Zhengyang was plotting, he had nowhere to run in the great formation.
At this moment, dozens of royalty gathered in the Vermillion Bird Palace in the Fire Nation's royal palace.
There was an enormous pool made of jade stones in the center of the palace. The pool was filled with water and millions of Fire Element Primordial Stones. The passageway beneath the pool was tens of thousands of meters deep, connecting to the poisonous fire in the earth's core.
Through the transformation of the great formation, the power of the poisonous fire was finally converted into pure true fire, which was absorbed by the Fire Element Primordial Stones. A five-foot-long Vermillion Bird Saber was buried in the middle of the stones.
Under the activation of the formation, the Vermillion Bird Saber hidden in the middle was gradually covered in a layer of flames. Thousands of Fire Element Primordial Stones also melted into balls of flames, burning fiercely.
Huo Tianxin, who was in charge of the formation, frowned and said to the royalty in front of him, "Today is a crucial moment for the survival of our royal family. Only by killing Gao Zhengyang can the royal family continue to exist. For this, we must do whatever it takes … "
Although everyone had been gathered in a hurry, they all hated Gao Zhengyang to the bone. Their faces were filled with excitement when they heard this, and they all voiced their agreement.
"Yes, we must destroy this scoundrel!"
"We must not coexist with this scoundrel!"
"Old ancestor, please tell us, we will do our best …"
Huo Tianxin was at least four hundred years old. He had previously sealed his aura and hid in the Sleeping Dragon Coffin. The Fire Nation's situation was critical, so they had no choice but to open the seal and awaken Huo Tianxin.
However, this was a top secret of the Fire Nation's royal family, so only a few people knew about it. Huo Tianxin's existence had been hidden from the six nations. But after he opened the seal, his life quickly flowed away. Over the past year, he had used all kinds of methods to struggle on.
Fortunately, Gao Zhengyang had suddenly appeared today, so Huo Tianxin finally had a chance to display his strength.
The royalty did not know Huo Tianxin at first, but after a brief introduction, they all understood the situation. They were all very excited about Huo Tianxin's appearance.
Huo Tianxin was also very satisfied with the attitude of the royalty. He said seriously, "The Vermillion Bird Saber is of extreme yang and its aura is also imprinted in the bloodline of every royalty. If we want to unleash the full power of the Vermillion Bird Saber, we must offer our bodies and souls as sacrifices. "
The royalty's expressions changed when they heard this. They had lived like princes, so how could they have the courage to offer their lives as sacrifices to the divine saber?
Huo Tianxin did not care whether they were willing or not. With a wave of his sleeve, the royalty standing in front of him fell into the Saber Nurturing Pool.
As the flames swept over him, he was immediately turned into ashes. He did not even have the time to scream.
Huo Tianxin shook his head. This person's cultivation was too weak, and the power of his soul was even weaker. Fortunately, there were dozens of pure-blooded royalty here. No matter what, they would be able to unleash the supreme power of the Vermillion Bird Saber.
The other royalty saw how ruthless Huo Tianxin was and were scared out of their wits. A few of them began to sneak out.
Huo Tianxin's face darkened, and he reached out to grab the Vermillion Bird Saber. The scorching flames of the divine saber scorched Huo Tianxin's withered palm. As if he did not feel anything, he slashed the saber horizontally.
A huge arc of flames swept across the hall, and dozens of royalty were cut in half at the same time.
Under the blade aura of the Pure Yang True Fire, the wailing members of the royal family were reduced to ashes like pieces of paper.
After absorbing the lives and souls of many pure-blooded royalty, the flames on the Vermillion Bird Saber receded, and the blade became crystal clear. The Pure Yang True Fire's tyrannical saber intent was restrained and deep, and there was no longer a trace of heat.
Huo Tianxin nodded. After the blood sacrifice, the Vermillion Bird Saber could unleash thirty to forty percent of its power. Even a god could be killed on the spot. A mere Gao Zhengyang should just obediently accept his death!
He pointed the saber, and the flames in the Saber Nurturing Pool turned into a huge crimson mirror. On the mirror, there was Gao Zhengyang and Purple Shadow.
Huo Tianxin did not care who Purple Shadow was. He silently operated the array, raised the Vermillion Bird Saber, and stabbed it at Gao Zhengyang.
In the sky above the Myriad Spring Pavilion, a huge crimson saber more than ten thousand feet long fell from the sky and stabbed into the Green Crane Pavilion.
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