Zhao Zhen wanted to leave, but Yan Zhaoge did not intend to let him off as he immediately chased after him. Fastest Update
As soon as the sword light appeared, it was like a river of time traversing through the void, blurring the boundaries between time and space.
The Purple Sea Sword Incantation of the Purple Tide Sword Sect was majestic, capable of both offense and defense, but it was not known for its speed.
Yan Zhaoge's figure merged with the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword, the sword transforming into a long river as he speedily chased after Zhao Zhen.
As the Extreme Yang Seal smashed downwards, Zhao Zhen was unable to avoid it as he could only draw the Purple Sea Sword once more to meet it head on.
This time, he still adopted a defensive stance, attempting to contend with Yan Zhaoge.
Seeing that Zhao Zhen's actions were similar to Yuan Xiancheng's, Yan Zhaoge's gaze flickered once more as he asked, "Who are you waiting for ah?"
Hearing this, Zhao Zhen's heart tightened.
The anxious and helpless expression on his face gradually disappeared, and he regained his composure.
"Let me guess. The person chasing after me shouldn't be here so soon." Yan Zhaoge said, "Since that is so, it should be someone like you who was originally waiting up ahead."
"Could it be that 'Treasured Branch Suppressing Peak' Zhang Shuren has already left Circumference Mountain and arrived here?"
Yan Zhaoge asked casually. Zhao Zhen did not answer, just his sword becoming more and more stable, a needle concealed within silk floss.
When the other southern martial artists heard this, their spirits were lifted.
'Treasured Branch Suppressing Peak' Zhang Shuren, a longtime Elder of Wutong Mountain, a late Immortal Bridge Martial Saint.
He was one of the strongest people beneath the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen in the entire southern Blazing Heaven Territory. He was also a famed peak expert of the World beyond Worlds many years ago.
He was currently the strongest martial practitioner active in the eastern region of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory, the person in charge of Phoenix Ritual Mountain's Wutong Slope here.
Even 'Phoenix Eyes' Yuan Xiancheng had to lower his head in front of him. Whether it was in terms of strength or seniority, he was inferior.
Yan Zhaoge looked at Zhao Zhen, "You want to delay me here, waiting for Zhang Shuren to arrive?"
"It's best if we don't need Zhang Baowu to come. We'll deal with you on our own." Zhao Zhen finally spoke again. "But from the looks of it, that won't do."
Just now, he had indeed wanted to retreat, and had asked Yuan Xiancheng to retreat with him.
Where there is life, there is hope.
However, Yuan Xiancheng told him something that made Zhao Zhen change his mind.
Although there was no evidence, Zhao Zhen chose to believe Yuan Xiancheng.
At this moment, he was appraising Yan Zhaoge with a very strange gaze, "Now, I really believe the rumours of you having once defeated and pursued a mid Immortal Bridge Martial Saint in the southeastern Royal Reed Sea."
"To think that there would actually be someone like you in this world. Even that red lotus of Ingenious Flying Peak's Brocade Emperor would not be able to compare to your strength."
Zhao Zhen sighed in admiration, "You are the number one figure of the World beyond Worlds' younger generation in recent years."
"Wutong Slope said that you originated from a lower world, and that it was a coincidence that you were able to obtain the Extreme Yang Seal. However, I really suspect that you might really be of the Exalted Solar Luminary's direct lineage."
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge smiled, "Wutong Slope is right. I indeed only obtained the Extreme Yang Seal by chance."
As he spoke, his movements were not slow at all. His sword fell and cut through the layers of purple sea.
"There's no need to try to stall for time." Yan Zhaoge said mildly, "If Zhang Shuren comes, let him come. I have no intention of avoiding him. I will just wait for him here at Vast Spirit Mountain."
"However, I will naturally be able to wait for him. As for you guys, I'm not sure."
The sharp purplish-red sword ray covered the sky and covered the earth, rendering Zhao Zhen powerless to block it.
At this moment, he had nowhere to hide and could only try his best to block.
"It doesn't matter if we can't wait," Zhao Zhen said gravely. "It's enough as long as we can keep you here."
Looking at Zhao Zhen, Yan Zhaoge understood what he meant.
This time, Zhao Zhen came to the Announcing Peace Mountain Range to help. On one hand, it was to give face to Wutong Slope. On the other hand, it was because of his personal friendship with Yuan Xiancheng.
Normally speaking, he was giving face to Wutong Slope, not selling his life for them. There was no need for him to fight to the death.
As the number one expert of the Bright Connection Sea, it was true that the Purple Tide Sword Sect was the number one faction in the Bright Connection Sea.
However, if he were to perish here along with the Purple Sea Sword, the Purple Tide Sword Sect's strength would plummet.
Although it was still a peak force in the Bright Connection Sea, it was impossible for it to continue occupying the overlord throne.
They might even be besieged by the other forces of the Bright Connection Sea.
It was just like the Grand Xuan Dynasty of the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory's Royal Reed Sea.
At first glance, it seemed unwise for Zhao Zhen to stay here and fight to the death.
Still, if it were Yan Zhaoge, he would make the same choice.
If Zhao Zhen were to perish here, Wutong Slope would definitely not ignore the situation in the Bright Connection Sea. The Purple Tide Sword Sect would receive explicit support from Wutong Slope, its prestige not falling.
Also, if Yan Zhaoge was allowed to flee, even if Zhao Zhen returned to the Bright Connection Sea alive, he would not be able to live a peaceful life in the future.
This was because the Yan Zhaoge before him was powerful to the point that he would not be able to eat or sleep in peace!
The current Yan Zhaoge was already so terrifying even before having ascended the Immortal Bridge.
If they allowed the tiger to return to the mountain today, how would the Purple Tide Sword Sect be able to withstand Yan Zhaoge's resurgence in the future?
Even with Wutong Slope's protection, it would still be hard to ensure their safety.
He could only walk this path to the end now, only hoping to gather the strength of the eastern experts of the southern Blazing Heaven Territory and leave Yan Zhaoge here forever!
"Not a bad idea, but …" Yan Zhaoge's sword descended, the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword sliding past the blade of the Purple Sea Sword, slicing towards Zhao Zhen's finger.
If he did not abandon his sword, his finger would be severed!
While Zhao Zhen seemed silent and unremarkable, he was extremely resolute now that he had made up his mind.
As Yan Zhaoge's sword descended, Zhao Zhen did not let go as he instead pushed the Purple Sea Sword forward, slicing towards Yan Zhaoge's finger as well.
The Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword was even faster, a bloodred light appearing as it directly severed the finger of Zhao Zhen's right hand.
Zhao Zhen's expression did not change as he had long since been prepared for this. His left hand caught up at lightning speed, grabbing the hilt of the Purple Sea Sword as he continued to descend.
"Good!" Yan Zhaoge praised softly, flicking his wrist.
The purplish-red glow of the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword was retracted, a pliable force appearing as it repelled the Purple Sea Sword slightly.
The sword was unable to touch Yan Zhaoge's finger by a hair's breadth.
The next moment, Yan Zhaoge shook the Cloud Circulating Heavenly Light Sword, the extreme softness transforming into the extreme toughness once more as it revealed its sharpness, chopping downwards with yet another sword.
Zhao Zhen was unable to react in time as his sword-wielding left hand was directly severed by Yan Zhaoge!
Meanwhile, the cry of a phoenix resounded amidst the flames once more.
Yuan Xiancheng was reborn from the ashes once more.
Still, his right eye was tightly shut this time, only the silhouette of a phoenix in his left eye flapping its wings as it sought to take flight.
Even so, being able to escape death and be reborn was naturally a joyous thing.
Yet, what had clearly been a joyous thing brimming with vitality was now filled with sorrow.
After Yuan Xiancheng had been reborn, the first scene that entered his eyes was that of Zhao Zhen's arm being severed by Yan Zhaoge with a single sword!
Now, however, looks of joy simultaneously appeared on the faces of Yuan Xiancheng and Zhao Zhen who had originally had gloomy expressions on their faces.
A powerful aura suddenly emanated from the distance.
It originated from Circumference Mountain in the east.
That aura belonged to a late Immortal Bridge Martial Saint! (To be continued …) r
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