Chapter 839: Chapter 837: Qilin Battles the Heavenly Dragon
"Nonsense!"
Xiang Tian looked down at Ling Fei Yun, then coldly reprimanded, "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking. You clearly have your own agenda, yet you speak so righteously?"
"Brother Wang."
Suddenly, Xiang Tian turned to Wang Zhan, his eyes shifted, and he said directly, "The purpose of the Soul Refining Formation is to absorb everyone’s cultivation to strengthen itself. If we hunt down everyone here before then, wouldn’t that make the Soul Refining Formation ineffective?"
"Then, we quickly find the True Dragon War Venerable and engage in a life-and-death battle. Everything would be in vain, wouldn’t it?"
This...
Wang Zhan did not respond, after all, he was not familiar with the Soul Refining Formation. He glanced at the Sword Spirit beside him and asked, "What do you think?"
Ling Fei Yun looked anxious.
After all, if Wang Zhan truly harbored murderous intent towards them, with the current state, no one present would be spared...
The Sword Spirit shook his head, "Excessive consumption of our cultivation will push our bodies into a period of weakness, and then we’ll become vulnerable to the Soul Refining Formation, which is simply harming ourselves."
Xiang Tian frowned and said, "Looking at it this way, are we left with no other options? Do we really have to sit here waiting for doom?"
Ling Fei Yun spoke with a troubled face, "Everyone, can we think of a way to save the people here first? We’re all stuck in this together, even if you’re displeased with me, we can’t let the True Dragon War Venerable take advantage."
These words indeed made some sense.
Unfortunately, Wang Zhan couldn’t think of a single solution.
Suddenly, a loud noise echoed in the air.
Immediately afterward, everyone saw the figure appearing in mid-air.
It’s...
"True Dragon War Venerable?"
Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces turned much uglier, and they retreated quickly, no one dared to continue their racket.
"Ignorant humans."
"Do you really think you can take my Crystal Core? It’s truly laughable. However, what disappoints me is that none of your city lords are present?"
Everyone exchanged glances, but no one spoke.
The four cities were engaged in mutual conflicts, so everyone worried that if they sent out all their elite forces on this trip, people from other cities might seize the opportunity; thus, none of the city lords appeared.
The True Dragon War Venerable spoke again, "You needn’t engage in futile resistance, just quietly enjoy your final moments. In less than two hours, you’ll become part of me, and you should be honored by that, as not everyone has this privilege..."
Wang Zhan slightly narrowed his eyes, just as he was about to wield the Great Void Divine Sword, he saw the Sword Spirit block his way, whispering, "He hasn’t targeted us yet; we still have some time."
"Let me think carefully and see if there’s any memory of the Soul Refining Formation in my mind, perhaps I can find a way to break through this predicament."
Wang Zhan and the others nodded heavily.
Suddenly, Wang Zhan felt the Fire Qilin Cub move in his arms, it poked its small head out, carefully observing the surrounding situation, locking its gaze on the figure in mid-air.
Flames of anger danced in its eyes.
Wang Zhan quickly patted the Sword Spirit’s shoulder, pointing at the Fire Qilin Cub, and whispered, "He seems to be acting strangely?"
Seeing this, the Sword Spirit slapped his forehead, quickly said, "Now I remember, there is a suppression of ranks among Divine Beasts, and dragons and qilins have always been at odds. After all, both are Divine Beasts, but inherently possess arrogance, each wanting to be the foremost on this Divine Beast throne."
"Over time, the relationship between the Dragon Clan and the Qilin Clan has grown increasingly tense, but fortunately, the Qilin Bloodline is naturally stronger than the Dragon Clan, as the Qilin is a Sacred Beast, having a higher status among the four Sacred Beasts."
Xiang Tian hurried over, then said, "So, can we use this Fire Qilin Cub to help us break through?"
The Sword Spirit nodded, "Though that’s true, the Fire Qilin Cub is too frail; who knows if he can truly suppress the True Dragon War Venerable with his bloodline?"
"Desperate times call for desperate measures."
Wang Zhan caressed the Fire Qilin Cub’s head, softly said, "Little guy, when we took you from your mother’s arms, we saved your life. Now it’s time for you to repay us."
"We’re trapped here. Only by defeating the True Dragon War Venerable can we safely leave, but the True Dragon War Venerable’s power is terrifying. Do you have any way to deal with him?"
The Fire Qilin Cub seemed to understand Wang Zhan’s words, let out a few low roars, then dashed out from Wang Zhan’s arms.
In an instant, the sky was filled with red light.
The surrounding people widened their eyes, discussing in a flurry.
"Look, what is that in midair?"
"It seems like a Qilin?"
"How could a Qilin appear here, is it on the same side as the True Dragon War Venerable?"
The faces of the crowd turned exceedingly grim. A Soul Refining Formation arranged by the True Dragon War Venerable had already pushed them into a desperate situation. If there were another Qilin, their situation would become even more dangerous.
Only Wang Zhan and his companions continued to focus on the Fire Qilin Cub.
With the appearance of the Fire Qilin Cub, the True Dragon War Venerable in midair also felt a hint of pressure. He instinctively glanced towards the Fire Qilin Cub’s direction, his expression suddenly turning darker, as he clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Damn it, why is there a Fire Qilin here?"
But upon seeing the Fire Qilin Cub’s condition clearly, he pursed his lips and chuckled, "So, it’s just a cub?"
"Perfect, today I’ll use you to enhance my bloodline."
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhan jumped in shock, quickly glancing at the Sword Spirit and asking, "Could it be he also wants to obtain the Qilin Bloodline?"
"Not that exaggerated."
The Sword Spirit explained, "Qilin Bloodline is not something so easily obtainable."
"Although this guy labels himself with the dragon, he hasn’t reached the realm of a True Dragon yet. He needs the Qilin’s blood now to consolidate his own bloodline, and then transform into a True Dragon, enhancing his strength significantly, thus posing a great threat."
Wang Zhan nodded, then expressed concern, "But I don’t see any hint of fear on the True Dragon War Venerable’s face; do you think the Fire Qilin Cub might not be his match?"
Even the Sword Spirit couldn’t be certain about this.
Now, everything depends on the Fire Qilin Cub; the outcome remains to be seen.
In an instant, Wang Zhan and the others raised their heads again, all looking at the shadows in midair.
The Fire Qilin Cub directly charged at the True Dragon War Venerable, but during the brief exchange, retreated repeatedly, with several injuries appearing on its body.
Wang Zhan quickly grasped the Great Void Divine Sword, preparing to intervene and help, when he saw the Fire Qilin Cub suddenly roar angrily towards the sky. Subsequently, its form grew larger, causing the entire Captive Dragon Abyss to shake violently.
"Is the Soul Refining Formation loosening?"
The Sword Spirit beside him spoke excitedly, "It seems the Fire Qilin Cub’s Qilin Bloodline really can suppress the True Dragon War Venerable. Of course, even if it can’t deliver a fatal blow to him, it can still help us shatter this Soul Refining Formation."
The eyes of the people standing by also gleamed brightly.
But they knew they couldn’t drag on much longer, as the Soul Refining Formation hadn’t shattered yet, and their cultivation and strength were continually being absorbed by the formation. If delayed too long, even if the formation shattered, it wouldn’t have any relation to them.
Time passed second by second as the True Dragon War Venerable and Fire Qilin Cub continued to confront each other in midair.
Suddenly, a series of low growls echoed out, and the Soul Refining Formation completely shattered!
"Damn bastards!"
The True Dragon War Venerable clenched his fist angrily, roaring, "I meticulously arranged everything for today, even spent half a year on it, but who would’ve thought you’d ruin it, you little beast?"
"Today, I won’t rest until I kill you!"
The True Dragon War Venerable charged at the Fire Qilin Cub like a madman!
At this moment, the Fire Qilin Cub had shattered the Soul Refining Formation, but its own consumption was extremely high, considering it was still just a cub, with limited control over its own power.
With the True Dragon War Venerable’s attack descending, the Fire Qilin Cub plummeted from the sky.
Wang Zhan moved swiftly, working as fast as lightning.
In an instant, he reached the Fire Qilin Cub’s side, quickly holding it in his arms, then shouted to Xiang Tian and others nearby, "Now that the formation is broken, we need not linger in battle. With the True Dragon War Venerable’s strength increased, it’s wise for us to retreat first!"
Everyone nodded in agreement and rushed towards the distance.
Wang Zhan didn’t hesitate and exerted all his skills to the fullest, moving like the wind!
Behind them, the True Dragon War Venerable frantically shouted, "You damn bastards, just wait, I will definitely remember you all and settle this account one day. Then I will crush your bones to ash!"
Unfortunately, Wang Zhan and the group ignored his words, and in an instant, they were already out of the Captive Dragon Abyss.
Wang Zhan stopped when he saw the True Dragon War Venerable hadn’t pursued, asking, "The people in the four cities, are they still in there?"
"Brother Wang, are you joking?"
Luo Xue responded helplessly, "The moment the formation was shattered, they fled instantly!"
