"Get into formation. Attack slowly and wait for reinforcements!"
After assessing the situation, the early-stage General Zhou Tianshen commanding the battle calmly gave the order. He was the former general with the highest status among the Earth Deer World's four great generals. He was also the person with the highest status in the Celestial Heavenly Monarch's Residence, Shi Chengji!
Shi Chengji's judgment was correct. The forty-odd middle-stage and late-stage Star Venerates that had gathered on their own accord did not have much combat power against the ten-odd ferocious Zhou Tianshen Envoys.
However, Ling Dong did not give him this opportunity.
The instant the former general of the Earth Deer World, Shi Chengji, gave the order, the Zhou Tianshen Envoys under Ling Dong's command pounced forward like wolves and tigers.
At the same time, Bai Han, who had recovered more than half of his energy but was still pale, had already set up the Five Elemental Aurora Killing Formation in an extremely short amount of time. He activated the Five Elemental Aurora Killing Formation and began the most shocking killing.
When the Five Element Aurora Killing Formation appeared, one to several Star Venerates would definitely be killed. Those with lower cultivations would even be turned into nothingness.
In just two or three breaths, the group of Star Venerates that had lost more than ten people fell into chaos. Some cultivators even showed signs of retreating.
However, there was one person who did not retreat. Instead, he advanced. This person was Du Yuan.
Due to Ling Dong's order, the Zhou Tianshen Envoys did not attack Du Yuan. When he saw Ling Dong charging over, Du Yuan seemed to have realized something.
However, what was even stranger was that, despite Du Yuan's cultivation as a Fifth Stage Star Venerate, he did not even frown when he saw Ling Dong, who was a half-step Zhou Tianshen God, charging over. His gaze was locked on Ling Dong as he charged at Ling Dong even faster.
From the start of the battle, Ling Dong had released his suppressed cultivation. At this moment, there was no need to waste energy hiding his cultivation.
"Ling Dong, we meet again!" Du Yuan shouted from afar. A white light flashed in his hand, and a weapon suddenly shot out a chilling killing intent towards Ling Dong.
"You … recognized me … I'm here!" Ling Dong furrowed his brows and the tri-colored Palmguard Star lit up in his hand. His palm suddenly expanded and met Du Yuan's weapon. The tri-colored brilliance exploded and Du Yuan's weapon was immediately caught in Ling Dong's hand.
"Pu!"
With his weapon under control, Du Yuan crazily spurted out a mouthful of blood as his weapon tried to break free but was unable to do so. His eyes flashed with a fierce light as he once again charged towards Ling Dong without any regard for his own safety. As he charged, he shouted loudly, causing the cultivators who were bitterly holding on beside General Shi Chengji to be moved. In an instant, their morale was greatly boosted!
"Why did you tell me where Heavenly Lord Di was imprisoned? Speak! " Ling Dong stepped forward and opened the Three Extreme Mystic Pupils on his forehead. A purple Extreme Mystic Light suddenly shot towards Du Yuan. In the instant that Du Yuan was stunned, Ling Dong moved and his right hand was already on Du Yuan's shoulder.
An illusory flame without any temperature was instantly emitted from Ling Dong's right hand. Du Yuan's body was almost turned into ashes in front of the naked eye. In the next moment, Du Yuan's expression was ferocious and his remaining Astral Soul was already in Ling Dong's hand.
Captured alive!
"Speak!" The moment Ling Dong captured Du Yuan's Astral Soul, he squeezed it. Traces of seven-colored starlight penetrated into it, causing Du Yuan's Astral Soul to scream miserably.
"Kill me! If you can accept my favor, then give me a quick death!" Feeling the pain, Du Yuan roared in a shrill voice.
"You won't speak?" Ling Dong stared at Du Yuan's Astral Soul and relaxed his brows. He suddenly said, "Actually, even if you don't say it, I can guess it. You feel guilty in your heart. You feel guilty about your betrayal in the past. That's why you're doing this today, right? "
Hearing this, Du Yuan's expression suddenly froze for a moment. Then, he laughed miserably. "So what? Don't tell me you still want to torture me to get back your past unhappiness? "
However, Ling Dong shook his head slowly. The gaze he used to stare at Du Yuan was extremely complicated. Only at this moment, when Du Yuan charged forward as if he was seeking death, did Ling Dong suddenly understand some of Du Yuan's thoughts.
Du Yuan was an extremely tragic martial artist. However, he was also a martial artist whose life was extremely exciting. He was also a martial artist who had his own conscience and bottom line. Ling Dong sympathized with such a Du Yuan. He admired him, but more than that, he felt sorrow.
More than a hundred years ago, when Ling Dong used a mocking tone to ask Du Yuan how much he had sold, Du Yuan's answer, "Five steamed buns, ten buckets of rice, and a hundred taels of gold," shocked Ling Dong at that time.
Reality was far crueler than life!
Ling Dong thought that if he was in Du Yuan's position, he might do the same thing as Du Yuan, even if he had to abandon the bright future that he had worked so hard for.
This was the helplessness and sorrow of an insignificant person. However, it was also the persistence of an insignificant person!
Today, Du Yuan had discovered him earlier and unintentionally revealed information about Heavenly Lord Di to him. For some reason, he had even deliberately told Ling Dong to 'give him a quick death'!
Ling Dong could roughly guess that Du Yuan had told him to give Heavenly Lord Di a quick death. The casual conversation between Du Yuan and his subordinates had proved this point. Heavenly Lord Di had been tortured by torture for two months, and he was already living a life worse than death.
Moreover, Du Yuan probably didn't think that Ling Dong had the ability to rescue Heavenly Lord Di. Du Yuan only hoped that Ling Dong could give Heavenly Lord Di a quick death.
At that moment, Du Yuan had launched a suicidal attack on Ling Dong. Even if Ling Dong hadn't locked onto his aura, Du Yuan would probably have chosen Zhou Tianshen to launch a suicidal attack on him!
This was Du Yuan's persistence. This was Du Yuan's reason!
After putting everything together, Ling Dong completely understood Du Yuan's mentality. Perhaps it was because Ling Dong had once been an insignificant person who couldn't control his own fate!
He had betrayed Heavenly Lord Di a hundred years ago because he wanted to live.
A hundred years later, he had hinted to Ling Dong about Heavenly Lord Di's whereabouts because Heavenly Lord Di had recognized his worth. Ling Dong could still remember Di Nankun's heartbroken expression when he found out that Du Yuan was a traitor. He had cursed Du Yuan for being heartless and unscrupulous.
Di Nankun had said that Du Yuan had been personally groomed by Heavenly Lord Di.
Du Yuan's suicidal attack was for Heavenly Lord Di's loyalty. Mo Jingtian had saved his life, and Heavenly Lord Di had recognized his worth. However, his actions had betrayed both of them.
Hence, he could only free himself from all this by dying!
However, because of this, the word "loyalty" was written all over his body!
At that moment, Ling Dong seemed to see his own shadow in Du Yuan. If his life had followed Du Yuan's path, he would probably have ended up like this as well!
"I won't torture you. I'll give you a way out. After this battle, I'll find a suitable body for you to possess. Then, you can change your name and start anew …" Ling Dong suddenly said.
Ling Dong's words stunned Du Yuan. Then, Du Yuan roared crazily at Ling Dong, "Bastard, have you forgotten how I almost killed you a hundred years ago? Kill me! Kill me! "
"Why bother? I'll give you a new life and let you decide your own fate. My resentment towards you for betraying me has already dissipated when you told me about Heavenly Lord Di's whereabouts. "Ling Dong sighed.
"A new life …" Du Yuan was stunned again and slowly shook his head. "That's impossible … Everything has already been imprinted on me. I have a wife and children, and I even have a house full of children and grandchildren. A new life is impossible …"
Hearing Du Yuan's words, Ling Dong was stunned. Ling Dong's thinking was too simple. Perhaps only heartless people would have no attachments. Wasn't he unable to let go of his own family for so many years?
As Ling Dong was stunned by Du Yuan's heartfelt words, the restriction on Du Yuan loosened slightly. There was also a moment when he didn't pay attention to Du Yuan's movements.
It was also at this moment that a look of ecstasy appeared on Du Yuan's face. The light on the illusory Star Soul's face suddenly reversed. As the Star Soul shook violently, Du Yuan's Star Soul suddenly began to melt like snow. Traces of pure Spirit energy began to dissipate, turning into the purest energy in the world.
"You …"
Seeing that Du Yuan was seeking death, Ling Dong was stunned.
Du Yuan's increasingly illusory face revealed a rare smile of relief. "I'm free, I'm finally free! Heavenly Lord Di was imprisoned here for 57 days and tortured 69 times. Every time, I suffered unbearable pain! Today, I'm finally free … "
"Why do you have to …"
"If I go, I believe that my descendants will be treated well in the Earth Deer World. If the Earth Deer World is defeated, I believe that you will help them. I believe that you will … "
As Du Yuan said the last few words, Ling Dong's Star Soul completely dissipated and turned into the purest Yuan Qi of the world.
Ling Dong wanted to say something, but Ling Dong suddenly realized that his throat was a little itchy. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't.
This man, even in death, had his own perseverance, and carried his own responsibilities …
"Perhaps, this is his true release …"
"This is also his … pride!"
After letting out a long breath, Ling Dong suddenly raised his head. His eyes had already regained their coldness. He commanded the battle. "Old Mi, how much longer do we need to finish setting up the formation?"
"Marshal Ling, we can finish setting up the formation in three hundred breaths. However, the power of the earth veins here cannot be absorbed because of this solidifying divine art. We can only rely on Reiki!" Old Mi replied.
"Use supreme quality Reiki for everything." After saying that, Ling Dong used his Divine Will and asked Mountain God Yin Kang, "Old geezer, how long will it take to break this solidifying divine art?"
"I've already found the pattern. In fifteen minutes, I'll be able to dissolve this solidifying divine art and break out of this cage. However, the consumption of human dao divine power will be great. It's only a third of what it is now," Mountain God Yin Kang replied.
"No matter the cost!" Ling Dong's reply was only six words.
As soon as Ling Dong finished speaking, a black shadow pounced out of Ling Dong's forehead and stuck to the Seven Essences Magnetic Divine Light. The instant its body radiated golden light, a strange vibration came from beneath its feet. The earthy yellow earth veins that had been dominated by the Seven Essences Magnetic Divine Light suddenly dissipated.
"I've already dissolved the earth veins' power. However, this Divine Magnetic Light is more troublesome. Do not disturb me!" Mountain God Yin Kang's voice rang out.
The other Zhou Tianshen envoys who were participating in the battle were already used to this sudden black shadow. Ling Dong's strange feats had already made them numb to it.
"Fifteen minutes. Alright!" When Ling Dong raised his head, he saw countless soldiers from the Earth Deer Realm gathering from all directions. His eyes sharpened as he said, "Senior Martial Brother, get ready!"
At the same time, the moment the earthy yellow earth veins' power of the Seven Essences Magnetic Divine Light dissipated, Mo Jingtian, who was fighting the Vermilion Bird Realm, suddenly trembled. His eyes were filled with disbelief as he turned to look in the direction of the Starry Heavenly Lord's Manor! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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