xymnovel Chapter 73 Peak Xuanyuan, Overpowering Changsheng
Chapter 73 Peak Xuanyuan, Overpowering Changsheng
"Clang—Pfft!"
It wasn't just a simple metallic clang, but a teeth-grinding, strange sound that mixed the cracking of ice with the popping of flames!
At the instant the dark red flames met the gray, cold stars, the Floating Pagoda's blood flames contained a karmic force and malevolent energy that seemed to originate from countless battlefield souls.
It was as if a scorching hot iron had struck solid ice; instead of melting it, it forcefully and domineeringly "crackled" the dark, cold light on the outer layer of the "Mysterious Heavenly Cold Star"!
Immediately afterwards, the tip of the Golden Phoenix World-Burning Halberd, which had gathered the full power of Xuanyuan Tianshang, collided with the tip of the Silver Moon Snow Scale Spear without any fancy moves!
"Snap... Boom!"
A faint yet distinct cracking sound came from the tip of the spear! Though it was only a tiny crack, it sent shivers down Hulü Changsheng's spine!
He infused the spearhead with the power of the Xuan Tian, and the tip of the spear, which should have been indestructible, was cracked with a hair-like fissure!
An irresistible, immense force, like the waters of a bursting dam, surged back into the gun barrel!
The numbness in Huli Changsheng's arms instantly turned into complete loss of sensation, as if those two arms no longer belonged to him.
The already scarred tiger's mouth burst open completely, and blood gushed out instead of flowing, hissing on the cold gun barrel before being frozen by the remaining chill, forming a hideous patch of blood ice.
"Ugh—!" He let out a painful groan, his whole body was violently thrown back like a kite with a broken string!
The Snow Jade Qilin beast cried out in despair, trying its best to steady itself, but its four hooves plowed the ground, carving several deep furrows in the scorched and frost-covered earth. It took more than ten steps to finally stop, and the crystalline, icy armor that had surrounded it had long since vanished without a trace.
The signs of defeat are already evident, and the collapse is irreversible!
At this moment, where is the might of the number one fierce general of Dongyi?
His hair was disheveled, his helmet was nowhere to be seen, and his face was covered in a mixture of blood, ice shards, and soot. His magnificent silver-scaled armor...
At this moment, it was covered with charred cracks caused by the golden flames, tears torn by the halberd wind, and dark red ice shards frozen from its own blood, making it a tattered mess.
His chest heaved violently, each breath a hoarse, bellows-like sound, as if his lungs had been severely damaged.
The snow-white jade unicorn beast beneath him was no longer as magnificent as before; its fur was now covered in mud and blood, its luster dulled, and the once lustrous jade horn on its forehead had faded.
At this moment, the light was so faint that it was almost invisible, his eyes were unfocused, and the breath he exhaled from his mouth and nose was no longer cold mist, but white vapor mixed with blood foam. His four legs trembled slightly, and he was obviously on the verge of exhaustion.
In contrast, Xuanyuan Tianshang, though his black battle robe was stained with dust and had several marks from being cut by ice blades, still stood tall and straight as a pine tree, sitting firmly on his steed, Baoyue Wuzhui.
His breathing was long and steady, his expression calm. Only the killing intent in his deep eyes, after a series of fierce battles, had not diminished but had become even colder and more chilling, like the ghostly fire burning in an abyss of eternal cold.
The Golden Phoenix World-Burning Halberd pointed diagonally at the ground, with dark red flames slowly flowing across its surface, radiating a chilling aura.
He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze falling on the disheveled Hulü Changsheng. His voice was not loud, but it carried a judgmental quality as if from a higher dimension, clearly piercing through the battlefield's noise and reaching the other's ears:
"Hulü Changsheng, with this divine spear and ferocious beast, you roamed the grasslands and slaughtered countless people. You can indeed be considered a hero of your generation."
Unfortunately, we are not on the same path and cannot work together. You aided the Eastern Barbarians in their tyranny, invading our territory from the south, and wherever your blade pointed, you shed the blood of all the people of our Great Xia.
Today's battle is not about personal grudges, but about justice, to bring to a final conclusion the blood debts on your hands.
"Cough cough...Pah!" Huli Changsheng spat out a mouthful of bloody ice shards, his trembling hands barely managing to grip the Silver Moon Snowscale Spear that was sending piercing pain through him, trying to straighten his spine.
His eyes remained fierce, like a lone wolf trapped in a desperate situation, as he hissed:
"The victor is king, the loser is villain; what need is there for further words! I, Hulü Changsheng, have spent my life conquering mountains and rivers, and defeating renowned generals with my spear. Even Huangfu Tianyang has become a dead soul beneath my blade! I have long since disregarded life and death; only battle matters! If you wish to take my life, do it with your own skill!"
The battle raged for eighty rounds!
Huli Changsheng's breathing was chaotic, and every breath brought excruciating pain, as if his body was being repeatedly pierced and torn apart by thousands of ice needles and fire threads.
Within his meridians, the remaining Xuan Tian cold energy and the invading Golden Phoenix Flame were still clashing wildly, destroying his life force.
His hands, holding the gun, trembled so much that he could barely grip the barrel. His knuckles were torn open, and blood and flesh were mangled. Blood slid down the gun barrel and dripped onto the scorched earth, instantly freezing into red beads. The blood was then quickly evaporated by the lingering heat, leaving only faint traces of blood.
He stared intently at Xuan Yuan Tian Shang opposite him, his heart filled with horror and resentment gnawing at him like a venomous snake.
The strength of this young general before him exceeded all his expectations.
His halberd technique has reached a state of perfection. When it is fierce, it can shatter mountains and split rocks. When it is agile, it can pass through flowers and brush against willows. What is even more terrifying is his seemingly inexhaustible endurance and the momentum that grows stronger with each battle!
The flames on that golden halberd seemed capable of burning spiritual energy and scorching the soul, making his renowned icy power constantly vulnerable.
"How could I, Huli Changsheng, be defeated here! Defeated by an unknown nobody!" Arrogance and dignity sustained his last strength, but his body's response was cruel.
He secretly frantically regulated his breathing, trying to squeeze out the last bit of spiritual energy from his meridians, searching for a chance to turn the tide that might not even exist. He shouted, his voice trembling with fear:
"Kid! Are you really going to fight to the death?!"
Xuanyuan Tianshang's eyes remained unwavering, like the surface of an ancient, frozen lake, reflecting Huli Changsheng's disheveled state at the end of his rope.
"Blood debts must be repaid in blood, and justice will prevail. When you wielded your knife against the innocent, you should have thought of this day. Words are useless; accept your death."
Before the words were even finished, the murderous intent had already been unleashed!
Xuanyuan Tianshang spurred his horse, and the Moon-Embracing Black Steed, as if by telepathy, transformed into a black lightning bolt and charged out! With a tremor of his arm, the Golden Phoenix World-Burning Halberd emitted a clear and stirring tremor, and the dark red blood flames flowing on the halberd suddenly surged, its shape vaguely transforming into a blood-flame phoenix phantom about to take flight!
"Hey——!"
A clear, melodious phoenix cry seemed to echo across the battlefield!
"The halberd sweeps across mountains and rivers—the phoenix spreads its wings!"
It's not a simple straight thrust or sweep, but rather a fusion of countless halberd shadows into one move!
The Golden Phoenix World-Burning Halberd drew a perfect yet deadly arc in the air, its tip erupting with several exquisitely refined yet agile and ever-changing golden-red halberd beams, like the outstretched claws and pecks of a phoenix.
At the same time, it blocked Huli Changsheng's upper, middle and lower routes, covering his three vital organs: heart, throat and shoulder blades!
The halberd's imposing aura and the scorching energy formed an invisible cage, causing the heavily injured Hulü Changsheng to feel the air around him solidify, completely blocking his path of evasion!
"Roar!" The threat of death aroused the last bit of ferocity in Huli Changsheng's bones.
His eyes were bloodshot, and amidst his wild roar, he disregarded the excruciating pain of his meridians about to burst, forcibly extracting the last of his original spiritual power from his dantian and pouring it all into the Silver Moon Snow Scale Spear!
The spear hummed under its strain, its remaining cold light barely coalescing, the spear shadow transforming into a chaotic mass of silver light, stirring up the last wisp of thin, icy mist to protect its front. At the same time, he abruptly spurred the Snow Jade Qilin Beast...
"Kizatsu-!"
The Snow Jade Qilin Beast, being sentient, knew it was a matter of life and death. It let out a mournful cry and, with its last bit of strength, leaped high into the air, attempting to narrowly avoid the halberd's edge from above.
However, everything was exactly as Xuanyuan Tianshang had predicted.
With an incredibly subtle twist of his wrist, the halberd beams that had been attacking in several directions suddenly converged inwards, as if possessing a life of their own.
The myriad shadows of halberds converged into one, the Golden Phoenix World-Burning Halberd transforming its thrust into a sweeping motion, carrying with it immense power capable of scorching mountains and boiling seas, along with a blood-red, murderous aura.
With the force of a landslide, it smashed down on the waist of Huli Changsheng and his mount, who were still in mid-air, their old strength exhausted and new strength yet to be generated!
"Break it!"