Chapter 609: Chapter 608: Experts Brawl
Just then, Qi Liang made his move. He swept out a massive palm seal—the Senluo Palm Seal, his signature technique.
The Senluo Palm Seal grew from its smallest form into an overwhelming force that pressed down from the heavens, nearly crushing the God Soul King. Struck by the attack, he immediately spat blood.
He knew that with Qi Liang present, he would never succeed, so he prepared to flee.
But at that moment, Qi Liang said, "Leaving already? Stay and play a bit longer!"
He condensed another Senluo Palm Seal. As it barreled toward the God Soul King, the latter’s face contorted with despair.
He specialized in Divine Soul Power, which was formidable. However, in terms of his physical body or combat techniques, he was far too weak, unable to fight at the level of a Divine General. Thus, the moment Qi Liang neutralized his Power of Soul, it signified his defeat.
"Break!"
Suddenly, a thunderous voice echoed as an overbearing figure arrived. Following him were two others: Ghost Foot Seven and Blood Storm. Even Ye Fan was shocked to see that these two were subordinates of such a domineering Martial Artist.
At the appearance of this powerful figure, even Qi Liang’s expression grew solemn. This was Rashamon, a subordinate of the Yunxiao Main God.
In the Gods Battlefield, the Yunxiao Main God was a sworn enemy of the Red Sand Main God, and Qi Liang was well aware of Rashamon. His strength was formidable and not inferior to his own. As longtime adversaries, they had fought many times, with each battle ending in a stalemate.
Seeing that his rescue had arrived, the God Soul King’s composure returned.
Rashamon said to him, "Let’s join forces and take down this old geezer!"
"Alright!"
The God Soul King immediately nodded. At this moment, only by joining forces did they stand a chance. Alone, he was significantly weaker than Qi Liang. If they teamed up, Rashamon could pressure Qi Liang with his realm and physical body, while the God Soul King could assault his soul.
Blood Storm and Ghost Foot Seven knew their place. They would be useless in this battle, so they positioned themselves behind Ye Fan and Mu Keqing.
This was, without a doubt, a perfect ambush. "Rashamon," Qi Liang said, "you’re here to get in on the action too!"
"If you can be here, why can’t I?" Rashamon declared arrogantly. "Qi Liang, you’d better not meddle in things that don’t concern you. There are some matters you have no right to interfere with!"
Unquestionably, Qi Liang was alone on his side. Although his combat strength was top-notch, his adversaries were simply too numerous.
Qi Liang said, "I hate being threatened, especially by you, Rashamon. Do you really think you can ambush us like this?"
"I do," Rashamon replied.
At that moment, Qi Liang secretly sent a telepathic message to Mu Keqing and Ye Fan. "Take this chance to escape. I’ll carve a bloody path for you."
They both nodded. Indeed, their presence would only distract Qi Liang and offer him no real help. So, after Qi Liang gave the word, they prepared to flee.
"Attack!"
Rashamon immediately charged at Qi Liang with oppressive force.
However, Qi Liang didn’t charge at Rashamon. Instead, he lunged toward Blood Storm and Ghost Foot Seven. The two quickly dodged as the Senluo Palm Seal was already bearing down on them. Once they were out of the way, Ye Fan and Mu Keqing swiftly fled.
Rashamon then executed the Rashamon Seal and engaged Qi Liang in a battle befitting Divine Generals.
Qi Liang unleashed his own Senluo Palm Seal. In an instant, the surging river below rose up, condensing into a colossal palm. This was the ultimate form of the Senluo Palm Seal. As it materialized, it shot forward stealthily.
Rashamon also made his move. The Rashamon Seal roared like a fierce ghost as it charged toward the Senluo Palm Seal. Myriads of ghouls gnawed at the massive palm in a spectacle of extreme brutality.
"Break!"
With a bellow from Qi Liang, the Senluo Palm Seal suddenly exploded. The Rashamon Seal vanished in the blast, but at this moment, the God Soul King—who had just been severely injured by Qi Liang—made his move. He trapped Qi Liang’s soul with his own spiritual power.
Qi Liang’s movements slowed. Struck by a punch from Rashamon, the entire arch bridge instantly fractured, and Qi Liang plunged into the water below.
Meanwhile, just as Ye Fan and Mu Keqing made their escape, Blood Storm blocked their path.
"Blood Wind Slash!" Blood Storm shouted.
A massive, blood-colored blade shadow surged toward them. A direct hit would likely shatter them on the spot. At that moment, Ye Fan pulled Mu Keqing behind him. The invisible armor activated, shielding him from the blood-colored blade shadow’s attack.
"Damn it!" Blood Storm snarled.
He leaped from the ground, lunging toward Ye Fan with killing intent.
Ghost Foot Seven also attacked, slashing at Ye Fan with his sharpest hidden weapons.
Mu Keqing and Ye Fan panicked.
Ye Fan pushed Mu Keqing aside and took the full force of both heavy blows. He was sent flying backward, spitting blood. Cracks formed on his invisible armor but healed almost instantly—this was its unique feature. After all, this was the result of a combined attack from two opponents; a single one would have had no hope of breaking his defense.
"Yezi!" Mu Keqing cried out in worry.
"Get them!"
Ghost Foot Seven and Blood Storm descended in a murderous assault.
Just then, a giant palm seal formed from the water below and blasted the two of them away. Since neither of them was a Divine General, they were no match for the attack. They suffered grievous injuries, narrowly escaping death.
"You can’t even save yourself, yet you’re trying to protect others? You’ve got some nerve!" a voice scolded. It belonged to none other than Rashamon, who was preparing to form another Rashamon Seal.
At that very moment, a loud shout rang out.
"Did you take my words for empty air? How dare you cause trouble in my Evil Valley!"
As a menacing figure plummeted from the sky, the faces of Qi Liang, Rashamon, and the God Soul King all changed. The newcomer was overwhelmingly powerful, only a single step away from breaking through to the Sovereign God Realm. Even a Sovereign God might not be able to defeat such a person, yet here he was.
They hadn’t even gotten a clear look at the man’s face before he attacked. He condensed three immense forces, which transformed into invisible swords and struck down.
All three immediately spat blood.
Although they were all Divine Generals, they were clearly not on the same level. This difference in tiers created a vast disparity in their strength.
Finally, as Mu Keqing helped him up, Ye Fan caught a glimpse of the man’s face. His features seemed ordinary, yet behind that ordinariness lay an endless, menacing aura. He was the Godslayer, the ruler of Evil City.
Even within Evil Valley, he was the strongest, second only to the Evil Punishment Main God. Given more time to grow, it was likely that not even the Evil Punishment Main God would be his match.
The Godslayer calmly looked at the God Soul King, Qi Liang, and Rashamon. His indifferent gaze was enough to cast an icy atmosphere over the entire area.
