Chapter 148: Daoist Friend Bai, Help!

"Oh?"

Hearing Min Zhangkong's words, the eyebrows of Bai Wuqing and the other three all twitched at the same time.

"Min Zhangkong, do you think we were scared growing up?"

"How much of a threat can an Alchemist be?"

A man with a gaunt frame and skin as rough as tree bark had a flash in his eyes.

This person was none other than Mu Xiao, ranked sixth on the Battle Stele.

"How much of a threat?" Min Zhangkong sneered, "In a one-on-one, let alone you, even I find it hard to contend with him. You tell me if the threat is big or not?"

As soon as Min Zhangkong said this, Mu Xiao's expression suddenly stalled.

Bai Wuqing, Nancheng Kong, and Luo Chen all revealed looks of astonishment at the same time.

They knew Min Zhangkong's personality very well; if he hadn't suffered a loss at Wang Jianqiang's hands, he would never have said such words that diminished his own prestige.

"You have already exchanged blows with him?" Bai Wuqing looked toward Min Zhangkong.

"Not only exchanged blows, but I also suffered a great loss." Min Zhangkong said with a dark face, pointing to a patch of blood on the ground, "That is Rong Hai, who came with me and He Yaoguang."

The four of them looked in the direction of Min Zhangkong's finger.

A patch of ground stained red with fresh blood appeared in their field of vision.

Scattered flesh and bone fragments still remained on the ground.

Seeing this scene, Mu Xiao's expression instantly turned grave.

He was ranked sixth on the Battle Stele; although he was stronger than Rong Hai, it was not by much.

Since that Wang Jianqiang could kill Rong Hai, it proved at least that his strength was significantly greater than his own.

Although Luo Chen and Nancheng Kong also showed grave expressions, compared to Mu Xiao, they did not have much apprehension.

Their strength was both above Min Zhangkong's, and they were both incomparably confident.

Just because Min Zhangkong could not contend with Wang Jianqiang alone did not mean they could not do so individually.

By comparison, Bai Wuqing's expression was the calmest.

To others, the top ten of the Battle Stele might seem to be in the same tier.

But only those who have reached a certain level know that there are gaps even among the top ten.

If one considers the sixth to the tenth as one tier.

Then the third to the fifth are another tier.

And he, the second, is a tier higher still!

So what if he killed Rong Hai?

So what if his strength is greater than Min Zhangkong's?

From beginning to end, he had never taken Wang Jianqiang to heart.

……

While Min Zhangkong was warning Bai Wuqing and the others, Tu Youyou and Mo Wuming also transmitted the intelligence on Bai Wuqing's group to Wang Jianqiang.

"Are they all in the top ten of the Battle Stele?"

After hearing the two's warning, Wang Jianqiang's gaze swept over Bai Wuqing and the others one by one.

At the same time, Bai Wuqing and the others also stopped talking and looked toward him.

Bai Wuqing took a step forward, walked to the front of the group, and looked indifferently at Wang Jianqiang, "Wang Jianqiang, you were able to kill Rong Hai; your strength is indeed not bad."

"But it is merely not bad."

"I advise you, give up resistance and honestly serve us. Once this assessment ends, I can take it upon myself to restore your freedom."

"Too much nonsense."

Wang Jianqiang shook his head, his Spirit Pattern Power erupted, and his entire person transformed into a Golden Rainbow Light, charging straight toward Bai Wuqing and the others.

Seeing this, Tu Youyou and Mo Wuming gritted their teeth and were about to follow.

"You two stay far away, don't get in the way here."

Just as the two were about to rush out, Wang Jianqiang's voice suddenly reached their minds.

The two's figures stalled.

Their expressions were somewhat stiff.

Get in the way?

Wang Jianqiang's words made them feel a bit stung.

But upon second thought, they had to admit that what Wang Jianqiang said was the truth.

They were indeed currently unable to contend with these people in the top ten of the Battle Stele.

However, they did not belittle themselves.

Every one of these people was over eighty years old.

The reason they were stronger than them was simply because they had the advantage of more time spent cultivating.

In terms of aptitude, they were only stronger, not weaker, than these people.

They were confident they could surpass these people in the near future.

While Wang Jianqiang was warning Tu Youyou and Mo Wuming to retreat, Bai Wuqing and the others had already reacted.

"How bold!"

Bai Wuqing let out a cold snort, just about to make a move.

A voice suddenly came, "There is no need for Daoist Friend Bai to make a move to deal with this person."

Before the words had faded, a figure had already met him head-on; it was none other than Luo Chen, ranked fourth on the Battle Stele.

Seeing this, Bai Wuqing temporarily abandoned his intention to strike.

Bai Wuqing is famously concerned with his reputation.

If he had to join forces with others just to deal with a Golden Core Initial Stage Alchemist, wouldn't it be a laughingstock if word got out?

"Daoist Friend Bai, this person Wang Jianqiang is not simple. To be safe, it is best if we all swarm him at once to avoid any complications."

Just then, a worried voice suddenly came over.

Upon hearing this, Bai Wuqing looked at Min Zhangkong.

Before he could speak, Nancheng Kong chuckled, "Daoist Friend Min, you are, after all, a powerhouse ranked fifth on our North City District Battle Ranking; how can you say such spineless words?"

"Swarm him?"

"If we have to swarm a Golden Core Initial Stage Alchemist, wouldn't it be a joke to that bunch of cowardly trash in the South City District if word got out?"

"But?"

Min Zhangkong was about to say something more, but Bai Wuqing suddenly interrupted him, "Daoist Friend Min, say no more. With me here, no accidents will happen."

Min Zhangkong opened his mouth upon hearing this, but seeing Bai Wuqing's confident, "it's in the bag" attitude, he ultimately did not continue.

Boom!

Just then, a sound of collision suddenly came.

Everyone looked over.

Wang Jianqiang had already engaged in battle with Luo Chen.

Luo Chen's Spiritual Power was refined, and with every gesture, his Magic Treasure soared through the air with formidable power.

Facing his Magic Treasure, Wang Jianqiang made no fancy moves, walking through the air while throwing punch after punch.

Luo Chen's Magic Treasure was actually knocked flying repeatedly, unable to stop Wang Jianqiang's advance.

He could only retreat step by step.

After a brief moment of combat, Luo Chen's confidence was completely shattered.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang approaching him in a slow yet unstoppable manner, his expression suddenly became anxious.

He looked at Bai Wuqing and the others, letting out an urgent cry.

"Everyone, help me!"

Seeing this scene, Min Zhangkong couldn't help but advise again, "Daoist Friend Bai...!"

Bai Wuqing frowned, "What's the rush?"

As he spoke, he looked at Nancheng Kong.

Nancheng Kong smiled, "I will go help Daoist Friend Luo."

After saying this, he charged directly into the battlefield.

But only a moment later.

Nancheng Kong's expression also changed.

When watching from the sidelines, one couldn't feel much, but only when truly fighting Wang Jianqiang could one feel how strong the pressure he brought was.

Those fists that seemed to have no power actually contained a physical strength refined to a degree that shocked them.

It was precisely because the power was so refined and extremely restrained that it gave people the illusion that it wasn't strong.

In reality, the power of every punch was no less than his full-force strike.

His basic attacks were comparable to their ultimate moves!

How could they fight?

Compared to the struggle of Nancheng Kong and Luo Chen.

Wang Jianqiang's expression had not changed in the slightest from beginning to end.

The only difference was.

After Nancheng Kong joined the battle, the speed of his punches increased slightly.

Yet this tiny change left Nancheng Kong and Luo Chen with almost no power to fight back, firmly suppressed and at a disadvantage.

The ferocity of his combat power made the two of them unable to help but feel despair!

That unhurried yet unstoppable figure was like a divine mountain slowly crushing down, making them nearly collapse.

The two were pale, retreating constantly.

Under the shock of the punch force, the two had long since been injured, blood constantly sliding from the corners of their mouths.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang getting closer and closer, Nancheng Kong finally could not bear the pressure in his heart and shouted aloud.

"Daoist Friend Bai, help!"