Chapter 153: Slash the Heavenly Pride Again! Roam and Gaze!

"Let's find a place to hide for a little over two months first; that war puppet is hunting Ye Yiyang across the world."

"When the waiting period ends, we will naturally be expelled."

A trace of worry flashed in Qin Ruobing's eyes.

In her view, even Lu Zhangsheng's astonishing strength would hardly match that innate puppet.

Not to mention the two Heavenly Pride, Qi Haichen and Lu Xingze.

Lu Zhangsheng heard this, gave a faint smile, and offered no explanation.

He, of course, understood what they meant.

In this realm there is only a three‑month stability period; after that a repelling force will form and push everyone out.

The safest course, naturally, is to find a cave and hide.

With such a vast search area, the other side would also find it hard to locate them.

"Go find a safe spot; I still have some matters..."

Lu Zhangsheng smiled and walked forward.

Qin Ruobing's expression froze for a moment, then she followed.

She instantly grasped Lu Zhangsheng's intention: evidently to take the initiative and sweep out those demonic beings.

This made her rather worried.

Nevertheless, she did not choose to retreat.

The two rushed toward the Moon Spirit Lake at the world's center.

A few breaths later they vanished into the jungle.

…

The next few days.

Qi Haichen and Lu Xingze led a massive force of Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects, fully encircling the government martial artists.

Their footprints spread throughout the entire small world.

Many government martial artists, though hidden tightly, were still tracked down and exterminated outright, with increasingly cruel methods.

This made the numerous court martial artists grow ever more panicked.

Everyone hoped that Ye Yiyang and Lu Zhangsheng would join forces to lead everyone out of the predicament.

But having not seen Lu Zhangsheng appear for a long time left them feeling very disappointed.

…

Three days later.

At noon, the scorching sun hung high.

On a barren field of scattered stones.

"Ah..."

A large crowd fought fiercely here, rolling waves of killing aura soaring into the sky.

Shouts of slaughter, clashing weapons, and crushing bones filled the air together.

Blood streamed across the ground, a scene of utter wreckage.

Wen Zhiyuan was leading a large contingent of DemonSubduingOffice martial artists, desperately resisting the encirclement by numerous Tianyao Gate disciples.

Despair flickered on everyone's faces.

Around the outskirts of the wasteland, a huge group of black‑clad men wielding weapons assaulted the government martial artists at the center.

At the head stood a man in a striking red robe, his aura quite powerful.

He was the Tianyao Gate prodigy Zhang Zhuoran.

At this moment he looked at the central government martial artists with a cruel expression.

"Kill them all quickly, then move on to the next location for a sweep..."

His tone was ice‑cold to the extreme.

During this time, countless martial artists were beheaded by him, inflating his ego further.

In his view, after wiping out these ordinary martial artists cleanly, he would then focus all forces to encircle Lu Zhangsheng and the other.

That would create a lethal situation.

By then, the two would have no way out but death.

Wen Zhiyuan and the others at the center all wore faces of despair.

In such a doomed situation, it was already hard for anyone to break through the encirclement.

Just as a few were preparing to burn their essence blood at full force and start a desperate push, an anomaly suddenly erupted.

"Wha—..."

A brilliant cold light emerged from the void, like a river of stars, suddenly descending to the mortal world.

In an instant, the cold light sliced through Zhang Zhuoran's throat.

"Pfft—..."

A gush of blood spurted out, and Zhang Zhuoran's headless corpse collapsed onto the ground.

The opponent's eyes were filled with terror, that strand of light gradually fading.

At that moment, Lu Zhangsheng's figure descended from the heavens, his white robe fluttering in the gale, like a deity.

With a single strike, the prodigy martial artist's head fell to the ground.

All of this occurred in the blink of an eye.

Only then did the people on the field react.

All wore faces of shock.

It's Lord Lu Zhangsheng.

Wen Zhiyuan and the others were overjoyed, the shock lingering in their eyes.

We pay our respects to Palace Master Lu Zhangsheng.

Having found life in desperation, everyone burst into cheers, their voices ringing through the clouds.

A group of people clenched their fists excitedly.

On the contrary, the many Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects looked fearful.

Lu Zhangsheng's single strike that killed a genius was like that of a demon god, etched into everyone's minds.

Everyone's bodies trembled, an endless chill rising in their hearts.

"Run, go ask Lord Qi and Lord Lu to take action..."

In the crowd, someone shouted, but no one knew who.

The remaining people, like startled birds, scattered and fled in all directions.

"Kill."

The remaining government warriors rushed forward, venting their anger wildly.

For a moment, the crowd's momentum was like a rainbow.

Lu Zhangsheng took the lead, wielding the Golden Radiant Blade, harvesting the Tianyao Gate disciples on the field with all his strength.

Like a god of death, wherever he passed, blood stained the ground.

"Ah..."

Endless wails echoed through the clouds.

Soon, the forest was littered with corpses, severed limbs scattered everywhere, a scene of utter chaos.

All the surrounding government warriors looked at Lu Zhangsheng with faces full of awe.

The enemy slaughtered the Void-Releasing experts as easily as killing chickens, causing this group's hearts to surge with tremendous waves.

This also gave the crowd a glimmer of hope for a turnaround.

"Reporting to Lord Lu Zhangsheng, what should we do next?"

They cupped their fists, speaking cautiously.

"Follow me, and we'll just kill our way through."

Lu Zhangsheng had his hands behind his back, his expression calm as water.

Any scheming or trickery is useless before absolute strength.

I suppose Qi Haochen and Lu Xingze are also searching the world for him, wanting to suppress him directly.

He also couldn't be bothered; he just wanted to use Quick Sword Cutting Through Chaos.

With his strength after the breakthrough, he fundamentally fears no opponent.

Wen Zhiyuan, Qin Ruobing, and a few others heard this and looked astonished.

The people on the field were also full of surprise, doubting if they had misheard.

They also didn't expect Lu Zhangsheng to be so simple and brutal.

In everyone's view, meeting up with Ye Yiyang and then making plans is the steady approach.

"My lord, the opposing side must be the two Heavenly Pride working together; should we deliberate further?"

Wen Zhiyuan cautiously opened his mouth to advise.

While speaking, he sneakily glanced at Lu Zhangsheng, fearing he might become displeased.

In his view, if Lu Zhangsheng were to lose this battle, the consequences would be unimaginable.

To face two opponents alone is too difficult; even Ye Yiyang wouldn't dare say he could win.

In the eyes of the surrounding people, a hint of worry also appeared.

It was evident that they were not optimistic about Lu Zhangsheng's 'reckless' behavior.

"No problem."

Lu Zhangsheng gave a light smile.

He then strode forward, the breeze fluttering his white robes, making him appear quite carefree.

The people behind him gritted their teeth and hurriedly followed.

……

At the same time.

Many Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects also received news of Lu Zhangsheng's appearance in the wilderness.

This group, led by Qi Haochen and Lu Xingze, rushed quickly toward Lu Zhangsheng.

Both sides, without prior agreement, wanted to wipe each other out in one fell swoop.

The whole world was filled with the thick smell of gunpowder, the decisive battle imminent.

And Ye Yiyang and that innate puppet have been locked in combat, both awaiting the outcome of the showdown.

In a dense forest.

Qi Haochen and Lu Xingze stood in the clearing, their faces full of killing intent.

Around them still gathered a large number of martial artists.

"Lu Zhangsheng and his group are all the way heading to the Central Moon Spirit Lake, extremely arrogant."

A black-clothed man knelt on the ground, his face full of reverence.

"Hmph... I and Brother Lu will personally take action to suppress this person."

Qi Haochen's eyes burst with killing intent.

Lu Zhangsheng had already slain several geniuses of the sect, thoroughly angering him.

"This person is doomed to die."

Everyone on the field all voiced their agreement.

In everyone's eyes, with the two Heavenly Pride joining forces, Lu Zhangsheng has only a dead end.

"Everyone, give it your all and advance, unleash a killing blow on the government martial artists."

Qi Haichen gave the order with a voice as cold as ice.

Then the crowd surged forward in a massive charge.

…The next day.

At dusk, the setting sun was as red as blood.

On a desolate plain, a howling wind rose, stirring up layers upon layers of mist.

The field was already filled with countless figures standing still, the atmosphere tense as if it were a powder keg.

Numerous government martial artists faced off against Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects.

The three at the forefront were Lu Zhangsheng and Qi Haichen.

"I would like to know, what confidence do you have to take on two opponents alone?"

Qi Haichen's tone was icy.

In his view, the opponent was courting death.

It also saved them the effort of searching.

A group of Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects stared at Lu Zhangsheng and the others as if watching the dead.

They felt victory was assured in this battle.

Qin Ruobing, Wen Zhiyuan and others looked rather worried.

The government personnel on the field were completely at a disadvantage.

Moreover, several other FuduDianZhu were absent, clearly having little confidence in Lu Zhangsheng and having hidden themselves.

"Kill."

Lu Zhangsheng, too lazy for idle words, wielded his Golden Radiance Blade and rushed forward.

His speed was so great that afterimages flickered across the field.

In an instant, he arrived before Lu Xingze and the other, slashing forward with a single stroke.

"Wham…"

The fierce blade light surged at the tip, its momentum ferocious, like a mountain covering the sky.

Even the air itself emitted whistling gusts.

This slash, empowered by ninety percent killing intent and the spirit weapon Golden Radiance Blade, possessed terrifying attack power.

It seemed as if endless evil spirits roared in the void, chilling the heart.

"Brother Lu, strike together and subdue this man."

Qi Haichen's eyes revealed murderous intent.

He immediately slashed forward.

The dazzling blade light stretched several feet, exuding a terrifying aura.

He put twelvefold force into this slash, intending to pulverize Lu Zhangsheng on the spot.

Lu Xingze's expression turned icy; he dared not delay.

He likewise thrust a sword toward Lu Zhangsheng's head.

Clusters of cold light flickered in the void, like stars, suffused with killing intent.

"Boom boom boom…"

In an instant, the two collided, a violent roar echoing through the heavens.

Surrounding vigor surged wildly, forming a fierce gale that swept all directions, making the cheeks of those nearby sting.

With a single strike.

Lu Zhangsheng stood steadily in place, his expression as calm as water.

His Golden Radiance Blade pointed forward, steady as Mount Tai.

An overwhelmingly powerful aura spread throughout the arena.

Qi Haichen and Lu Xingze both retreated more than ten meters, stepping into several small pits as they moved.

Both wore faces of shock.

Their weapon‑holding right hands began to tremble uncontrollably.

"This can't be!"

Qi Haichen's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.

Both gave their all, yet found themselves at an absolute disadvantage, which utterly shattered their understanding.

Even Lu Xingze could not possibly believe it.

This strength had clearly surpassed Ye Yiyang, reaching a terrifying realm.

Probably none among the Heavenly Pride of Qingzhou could claim a sure victory over Lu Zhangsheng.

This is beyond comprehension.

According to their intel, the opponent had only just broken through.

The surrounding spectators were equally shocked, waves of awe surging within them.

The power Lu Zhangsheng displayed was unexpected by everyone present.

Such deterrence was enough to suppress everything.

The many Tianyao Gate disciples and members of the Six Great Sects were all terrified.

The momentum plummeted dramatically.

A group of government martial artists all clenched their fists, excited to the extreme.

"Lord Lu, ten thousand victories."

Everyone shouted repeatedly, their bright voices echoing through the sky as if to shatter the high clouds.

Qin Ruobing and the others were all exhilarated, and the great weight in their hearts instantly fell.

They were certain to win this battle.

"Kill."

Lu Zhangsheng surged forward again, his qi and blood erupting at full force.

A blood‑red long dragon shot straight into the heavens, its mountain‑like pressure making it hard for everyone to breathe.

"Kill."

Lu Xingze and the other gritted their teeth, exchanged a glance, then charged forward with all their might.

Now the two were in a bind; if they fled they'd certainly face Lu Zhangsheng's pursuit, being cut down one by one, a dead end.

They knew this better than anyone; only a fight to the death could give them a sliver of hope.

As top‑rank Heavenly Pride, the two naturally were not lacking in fighting spirit.

"Bang bang bang…"

The three fought fiercely in the high air, a fierce gale sweeping all around, dust and smoke billowing everywhere.

Those downwind stepped aside in droves, their faces full of terror as they watched the three's battlefield.

Lu Zhangsheng, one against two, firmly suppressed Qi Haichen and the other downwind, leaving everyone utterly stunned.

And as time passed.

Lu Zhangsheng's attacks grew fiercer, endless blade light turning into wave‑like surges, enveloping Qi Haichen and the other.

No matter how hard the two fought, they could not reverse the decline, still falling step by step.

A flash of terror appeared in Lu Xingze's eyes.

He felt like a lone boat on an ocean, surrounded by blade light everywhere, growing ever sharper.

It made his body begin to ache with stabbing pain.

From his sword‑holding right hand came endless force, shaking his arm numb.

"I am certainly not this person's opponent."

His heart was filled with a chilling cold.

Among the three, his strength was the weakest, even lagging behind Ye Yiyang.

Under Lu Zhangsheng's full‑force attacks, he could barely hold on.

"Ha…"

Lu Xingze let out a roar.

He unleashed his internal refined blood at full force, a startling sword qi thrust straight at Lu Zhangsheng's face.

Immediately, he flashed his foot and retreated directly backward.

If the fight continued, he feared he would only fall; now he erupted his refined blood, hoping to push Lu Zhangsheng back, for only after escaping could he survive.

He understood this point extremely clearly.

Qi Haichen, seeing this, grew furious.

If Lu Xingze fled, he alone could never hold them off.

He suddenly turned his head and fled backward, as fast as lightning.

Lu Zhangsheng gave a cold smile.

He also fully understood what these two were scheming.

When faced with danger, they both wanted to retreat immediately, discarding any pact long ago.

"Die."

Lu Zhangsheng likewise activated his refined blood, swiftly slashing a blade toward Lu Xingze.

Whoosh…

The terrifying blade light flashed through the void.

In an instant it collided with the long sword in Lu Xingze's hand.

"Clack…"

The long sword was instantly cleaved into two pieces, and the blade light, undiminished, slashed toward Lu Xingze's chest.

"Ah…"

Lu Xingze's face was full of terror, a boundless chill rising in his heart.

He hadn't expected his treasured weapon to be cut, leaving no time to react.

His whole body was split in two, a torrent of fresh blood spraying into the void.

With one slash, this sect's top‑rank Heavenly Pride fell.

All of this happened far too suddenly.

All the nearby onlookers stared at the scene before them with shocked faces.

"Did… Lu Xingze die?"

A group of people were somewhat incredulous.

Such top‑rank Heavenly Pride hadn't fallen in many years.

They hadn't expected to be brutally slain by Lu Zhangsheng, a complete precedent.

"Ten thousand victories, ten thousand victories."

The many government martial artists all cheered, their faces full of excitement.

Even Qi Haichen, who hadn't yet fled far, was frightened to the point his soul fled, his face full of terror.

He could not block this slash either.

The many Tianyao Gate disciples on the field were all frightened into a wooden‑chicken stupor, their bodies trembling.

"Run…"

Someone let out a roar, and everyone scattered, running in all directions as if they wished they had two extra legs.

The many DemonSubduingOffice martial artists behind gave chase, their momentum soaring like a rainbow.

Lu Zhangsheng also lifted his blade, pursuing Qi Haichen.

The speed was so swift, like a sudden thunderclap.

(End of chapter)