Huangpu Feng's expression turned grave as he called out names, splitting the reinforcements into three groups. Xiao Chen and Feng Xingsheng were in one group, Bai Wuxue and Ximen Bao were in another, and Hua Daoze and Niu Deng were in another.
After that, Huangpu Feng handed out a military merit medallion to everyone. As long as they killed a Corpse Race cultivator, be it a Demonic Corpse or a Corpse Race cultivator, they would have their aura imprinted on the military merit medallion.
When they returned, they would hand the medallions to someone to verify. That way, it would be easy to calculate everyone's military merits.
Seeing the reinforcements holding the military merit medallions, Huangpu Feng said coldly, "I advise you not to let your guard down. The leaders of the Corpse Race are the Underworld Fire Sovereign and the White Bone Sovereign's descendants, Wei Hua and Long Fei. Earlier, the two resource stars fell at the hands of these two people. Several Superior Grade Martial Sages died at their hands.
"Right now, this Dragon Wood Star is left with only the final line of defense. If we lose it, the other party will be able to approach our island. At that time, the entire Dragon Wood Star will change hands."
When everyone heard Wei Hua's and Long Fei's names, they could not help but be stunned. Clearly, they had not expected their opponents to be these two.
Aside from the Corpse God Palace's Palace Master, there were four Sovereign Martial Emperors. The descendants of the four Sovereign Martial Emperors had made quite a name for themselves in this chaos. They were all peak geniuses second only to Di Wuque, extremely strong.
Everyone had expressions of disbelief as they asked, "What's going on? Why are these two not going to the Starry Heaven Silver Lake but here?"
This was especially so for the smug Bai Wuxue. He was immediately defeated. Originally, he thought that after he left the Starry Heaven Silver Lake, he would stand out from the crowd, unrivaled. Unexpectedly, he still ran into two troublesome people.
However, after thinking about it, these two people did not even dare to go to the Starry Heaven Silver Lake. Perhaps they did not live up to their reputation. If I can defeat them, I will definitely be conferred a King with military merits. I will be able to obtain countless benefits from the Bushin Palace.
Huangpu Feng did not care what these people thought. He continued, "The six of you, quickly go to the island of the third line of defense. The other party's morale is high. They might charge over in one go."
Just as everyone was about to leave, Bai Wuxue called out to Xiao Chen and said, "Do you dare to make a bet with me? Lord Huangpu's words do make some sense. This time, I will bet with you again. Let's see who can obtain more military merits."
Xiao Chen had long since disdained to play this kind of rooster crowing game, but since the other party had spoken, Xiao Chen did not want to have stage fright.
After thinking for a while, Xiao Chen had an idea. He smiled and said, "If you want to compete, that's fine. However, you have to add some stakes. I'm very interested in the inherited martial technique you obtained from the Snow Clan. If you lose, you have to hand it over. How about that?"
"Very well. If you lose, you will willingly let me step on your face. From today onwards, wherever I, Bai Wuxue, am around, you will disappear."
Bai Wuxue was very confident of his victory. He was no longer the Bai Wuxue of two years ago. He needed to vent the frustration that he had been suppressing in his heart.
No matter how Xiao Chen trampled on him, he had to ruthlessly trample on him. Otherwise, he would never be able to vent this frustration.
Feng Xingsheng and the others were somewhat startled. Bai Wuxue's bet was too big. If Xiao Chen lost and got trampled on, he would not be able to continue living in the future.
"It's a deal. I hope that you will keep your promise when the time comes."
Xiao Chen did not show any fear. He waved his hand and led the Haotian Sect disciples away.
"Senior Brother Xiao Chen, how did you do it? You casually raised your hand and made Ximen Bao fall from a distance."
"That's right! That's right! How did you do it? Didn't you clearly let go already?"
"Senior Brother Xiao Chen! Senior Brother Xiao Chen …"
--- On the way to the third line of defense, the Haotian Sect's group of people walked on the surface of the sea, fighting to be the first to ask Xiao Chen questions.
That move just now had shocked these juniors. They had clearly placed their hands on each other's shoulders at the same time. He had clearly put his hand on Ximen Bao's shoulder at the same time. However, the famous outstanding young talent of the Tianwu Domain, Ximen Bao, had knelt down on one knee. After that, he had clearly let go, but he fell again. This made them laugh miserably.
If Xiao Chen could learn this move, he would definitely be very cool. In the future, he would definitely be in the limelight.
Among them, Jin Lin was the most active. After losing to Xiao Chen, especially that incredulous look at the end, Jin Lin was shocked and no longer underestimated Xiao Chen.
Compared to those juniors who had not personally experienced Xiao Chen's strength, Jin Lin idolized Xiao Chen even more. In the past few days, Jin Lin would occasionally ask Xiao Chen for advice on his Saber Techniques. He gained a lot and firmed up his opinion of Xiao Chen.
Now, when Jin Lin saw Xiao Chen reduce Ximen Bao, who had been preparing to embarrass him, into a sorry state, he urgently wanted to learn this move.
Xiao Chen smiled somewhat helplessly. This was just a side skill, a skill not worth mentioning at all. Yet, this group of juniors was terrifyingly enthusiastic.
"Oh, right. Senior Brother Xiao Chen, that Bai Wuxue has been very different in the past two years. He has been undergoing experiential training in the Starry Heaven Silver Lake and has improved rapidly. He must be confident of winning the bet with you."
Jin Lin could not help but say worriedly when he thought of Bai Wuxue's final bet with Xiao Chen.
The Starry Heaven Silver Lake was a mysterious secret realm in the Kunlun Realm. It was a silver lake formed entirely of Spiritual Energy in the starry heavens. It was very vast, and the lake nurtured all sorts of rare divine materials and plants. It was a natural paradise.
As for the details, Xiao Chen did not know much. He only heard that there were many mysterious items there. The Bushin Palace, the Corpse God Palace, the Spirit Palace, the Thousand Deity Church, and the Fiend Domain's Royal Court all sent their elites there.
Some of the geniuses of the ancient races that appeared recently also rushed to the Starry Heaven Silver Lake. Now, that place had already turned into the cruelest battlefield. Famous geniuses fell nearly every day.
For Bai Wuxue to last two years in the Starry Heaven Silver Lake, his strength had definitely undergone a metamorphosis. However, Xiao Chen was very confident about the bet. Right now, even he did not know his true combat prowess.
How strong was he now? Once he formally comprehended his Saber Dao, how strong would he become? Xiao Chen had no way of knowing.
Along the way, Xiao Chen could not endure the constant bombardment of the juniors. So, he told them how he had convinced Ximen Bao.
The tall and burly Jin Lin learned the fastest. He practically understood it on the first try. After he tested it on one of his juniors, he was overjoyed.
There were two other juniors who learned it quickly as well. Xiao Chen kept an eye on them, remembering them in his heart. Although it was an unorthodox Dao, those who could learn it so quickly were definitely talented.
When the group was still a long way from the target island, Azure Monarch Island, Xiao Chen suddenly stopped. He looked into the distance and frowned slightly.
Xiao Chen's Spiritual Sense was much stronger than the Mental Energy of the juniors. He could see the situation of the target island in advance. Unexpectedly, Huangpu Feng was right. The three islands that formed the third line of defense were indeed under attack.
"Senior Brother, what's wrong?" Jin Lin asked quickly when he saw something wrong with Xiao Chen's expression.
Xiao Chen withdrew his Spiritual Sense and said calmly, "Everyone, get ready. The battle is about to begin."
The twenty juniors were stunned at first. Then, their blood surged. They did not feel nervous at all. In their eyes, this was a good opportunity to gain military merits and make a name for themselves.
Xiao Chen shook his head in his heart. However, he did not expose them. He instructed, "Jin Lin, Xiao Xian, and Liu Ke, the three of you take the lead."
These three were the juniors that Xiao Chen thought highly of. There were two men and one woman. Xiao Xian's full name was Hu Xian`er. When they heard Xiao Chen's instructions, they excitedly led the group of people into the sky, quickly flying towards Azure Monarch Island.
Xiao Chen walked unhurriedly on the water. His steps did not look big. However, when he raised his leg, the water seemed to close up. When Xiao Chen took a step, a long mark appeared on the water behind him, looking like it was carved by a saber.
Xiao Chen's speed was no slower than that of the juniors in the sky. He purposely suppressed his speed, keeping himself five kilometers behind the juniors, no more and no less.
After a while, Azure Monarch Island appeared in Xiao Chen's vision. The sounds of intense fighting came from the front. Waves surged, and battle cries shook the sky. When the cultivators guarding the island saw the twenty Inferior Grade Martial Sages flying over, they all rejoiced.
Xiao Chen pushed off the ground and remained in the air, not making a move. Instead, he carefully observed the battle below.
Demonic Corpses refined from Astral Beasts crawled out of the water and clashed with the human cultivators. The weakest of the human cultivators fighting on the sea was a Superior Grade Martial Monarch. In terms of numbers, they far outnumbered the Corpse Race cultivators.
There were no more than a hundred true Corpse Race cultivators. However, the large number of Demonic Corpses they summoned gave the Corpse Race a numerical advantage.
Xiao Chen stared at a Corpse Race old man wearing black robes inlaid with gold. This old man was short and skinny, and his beady eyes radiated a sinister energy. This old man controlled three Underworld Fire Demonic Corpses to hold back a Superior Grade Martial Sage of the human cultivators.
Furthermore, this old man could find the time to kill human cultivators. When he attacked, death Qi spread throughout his entire body. No one could last a single exchange with him.
Unexpectedly, this old man was a Superior Grade Martial Sage of the Corpse Race. Furthermore, his cultivation was very high. Xiao Chen looked at the buildings on the island. Using his Spiritual Sense, he felt that there should be a strong force on the island that had not been used yet.
Among them were the auras of two Superior Grade Martial Sages. Xiao Chen looked into the distance and muttered, "Are they guarding against something?"
After the twenty Inferior Grade Martial Sages of the Haotian Sect joined the fray, the morale of the Corpse Race cultivators immediately soared. This was especially so after Jin Lin, Xiao Xian, and Liu Ke delayed the skinny old man. The situation became even better.
Xiao Chen could not help but shake his head slightly. He said, "These three fellows are too arrogant. Instead of helping that human Superior Grade Martial Sage delay the Underworld Fire Demonic Corpses, they came here to deal with the other party's leader."
"A newborn calf does not fear a tiger" was a perfect example of such a situation. If one did not suffer, one would not learn to be obedient.
Indeed, not long later, Jin Lin, who was eager to gain merits, fell for a brilliant opening that the skinny old man purposely revealed. In a moment of carelessness, Jin Lin suffered a palm strike to his chest.
The skinny old man did not have a merciful heart. He immediately vomited a mouthful of black blood and was severely injured, temporarily losing his combat prowess.
The three's combined attacks broke. The other two did not last long before they were injured one after another.
The skinny old man displayed his rich combat experience. He used the smallest price to defeat these three juniors with extraordinary combat prowess. He laughed strangely and was about to kill them when someone suddenly jumped out and blocked him.
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