Chapter 440: The Gentleman's Choice

Xiaoyue Daoren and Fairy Yaoguang stared fixedly at Linglong.

Both were somewhat incredulous.

Once Spiritual Power is burned, even if stopped midway, it will inevitably damage one's foundation.

Lightly, it affects the future; heavily, one's cultivation stagnates and can no longer advance an inch.

It may even cause the foundation to collapse, leading directly to death.

Which Cultivator capable of reaching the Ninth-Order Will Stage is not a peerless genius encountered only once in a hundred years?

If such a person does not die, they will surely become a titan of their generation in the future, with a boundless future.

Is she actually willing to burn her Spiritual Power and self-destruct her future?

Fairy Yaoguang's eyes flickered.

A melodious voice emerged from her mouth.

"Linglong, you should be very clear about the consequences of burning Spiritual Power; after this battle, even if you don't die, your future will be completely ruined!"

"With your talent, if you defect to us, we certainly won't touch a hair on your head; why go to such lengths?"

Linglong did not say a word.

She launched an attack directly at the two.

After burning her Spiritual Power, her strength increased once more.

It had already surpassed her peak state.

If Xiaoyue Daoren and Fairy Yaoguang also burned their Spiritual Power, they could still suppress her.

But how could the two of them be willing to self-destruct their own futures?

The result was being beaten back by Linglong.

"This crazy woman!"

After being sent flying by a strike from Linglong, Xiaoyue Daoren spat out a mouthful of blood and cursed under his breath.

The next moment.

Fairy Yaoguang was also sent flying backward, spots of blood splattered upon her pristine, flawless dress.

Whoosh!

A sound of something piercing the air suddenly appeared.

Linglong's figure flashed out.

She waved her palm.

Intense Spirit Light flickered, and the two retreated simultaneously.

"Linglong, do you really think you can stop us just by going crazy?"

"The preparations we made for this battle are more than just this!"

Xiaoyue Daoren flipped his palm, took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, and sent out a message.

Linglong frowned.

The purple liquid flow in her hand extended, transforming into a Purple Jade Longsword.

Wielding the longsword, she launched an attack on the two once again.

Under her reckless attacks, the two retreated step by step.

At a certain moment.

Linglong slashed the two away with one sword strike and was just about to pursue.

Her expression suddenly tightened.

She directly abandoned the thought of pursuit, the longsword in her hand instantly turning into liquid flow, condensing upon her fist to form an Amethyst Gauntlet.

She smashed a fist toward the void above her head.

In that patch of void.

A figure appeared without warning.

That was a woman of extremely beautiful appearance.

Her long hair danced, the strands as if cast from ice crystals, gorgeous beyond compare.

An aura of extreme cold surged around her entire body.

After she appeared.

She raised her palm and pressed it forward.

Boom~

A startling explosion sounded.

As violent power raged, Linglong's figure shook.

And that woman retreated more than ten zhang.

Linglong's expression tightened.

She now not only had the City Protection Array to amplify her strength, but she had also burned her Spiritual Power.

Her strength was even far greater than when she was in her full state with the amplification of the City Protection Array.

Under these circumstances.

The opponent had traded a blow head-on with her, yet she only retreated and suffered not the slightest injury!

This person's combat power was even above that of Xiaoyue Daoren and Fairy Yaoguang!

At the same time.

Wang Jianqiang, who had been watching the battle from within the city, saw the woman appear.

His brows furrowed tightly.

The situation is looking a bit grim.

The City Lord is burning Spiritual Power, so his combat strength is destined not to last.

It was already extremely difficult to kill those two Ninth-Order Will Stage cultivators in a short amount of time.

Now, an even more powerful one has appeared.

This battle is certain to be lost!

To be honest.

He greatly respects this City Lord of Wenxian City.

If his strength were sufficient, he would certainly help the other party.

But the high-end combat strength involved in this battle has already exceeded his capabilities.

To rashly join the battle would be too dangerous.

A gentleman...

How could he stand under a crumbling wall?

He pondered for a moment.

He decisively flew toward a square.

A moment later.

He arrived at the square.

This square is precisely where the exit to the Outer Realm Battlefield is located.

At this moment.

There are over a dozen figures guarding the square.

After Wang Jianqiang landed on the square, these people looked toward Wang Jianqiang one after another, "During this special period, no idlers are allowed to step onto the square. Leave at once."

A Fourth-tier Will Cultivator walked out from the crowd and looked coldly at Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang did not mind the other party's attitude and greeted him with a smile.

"This Daoist Friend, I am a Dahuang Immortal Palace Student. I have an urgent matter and need to return to the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace. I ask that you please make an exception."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the Fourth-tier Will Cultivator's expression turned cold, "During the great battle, you actually want to flee?"

"How can you call it fleeing? I, Wang, truly have an urgent matter," Wang Jianqiang said with a smile.

The Fourth-tier cultivator looked at the Identity Token at Wang Jianqiang's waist, his brow furrowing.

Is he really a Dahuang Immortal Palace Student?

Immediately following.

He sneered again.

So what if he is a Dahuang Immortal Palace Student?

Within this Wenxian City, one must act according to the City Lord's orders all the same.

This is a rule set by the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace itself.

Thinking of this, he said coldly to Wang Jianqiang, "The City Lord has ordered that during wartime, no one is permitted to leave the Outer Realm Battlefield; otherwise, it will be treated as desertion."

"To be executed immediately!"

"Considering you are a Disciple of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, I will give you one chance. Get lost immediately!"

Seeing that the other party was completely unreasonable, Wang Jianqiang sighed.

He did not make things difficult for the other party any further.

He turned and walked toward the outside of the square, sighing as he walked.

He really is unlucky.

The first time he entered the Outer Realm Battlefield, he encountered this once-in-a-century great battle.

He can't even slip away.

"Hmph, coward!"

Just as Wang Jianqiang reached the edge of the square, a mocking voice suddenly came.

He looked up.

A familiar face appeared in his field of vision.

Caidie looked at Wang Jianqiang, her expression full of disdain.

Right now, a great battle is raging outside.

As the person in charge of the Penalty Department, she needs to maintain order within the city.

She did not expect that just after arriving at this square, she would see a figure that disgusted her.

And the other party actually wanted to flee Wenxian City at a time like this!

"So it is Caidie Fairy."

Wang Jianqiang smiled faintly, "Fairy, that is where you are wrong. With my level of cultivation, even if I stay in Wenxian City, it would be of no use and would only add trouble to Wenxian City."

"I, Wang, am trying to reduce trouble for Wenxian City and do what I can. How can that be called being a coward?"

"Besides, whether I, Wang, am a coward or not, doesn't Caidie Fairy already know?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's final words, Caidie was stunned for a moment.

Then she sneered.

"I am not familiar with you. How would I know what kind of person you are?"

She paused, then continued to sneer, "Your behavior can already be called desertion."

"When the City Lord returns, I will certainly report you!"

Wang Jianqiang curled his lips, "As you wish."

At this moment, the city was shrouded by the Array, making it impossible to observe the outside world.

Caidie naturally did not know the situation of the battle outside.

But Wang Jianqiang was very clear about it.

The great battle outside Wenxian City was currently in a precarious state.

Whether Wenxian City could be defended remained an unknown.

Talking about the future was likely a bit too early.

Seeing Wang Jianqiang actually ignore her and leave, Caidie's pretty face flushed red with anger.

She gritted her teeth fiercely.

"Wang Jianqiang, you just wait for me!"

……

After Wang Jianqiang left the Square.

After pondering for a moment, he flew straight toward the direction of the Array Department.

Since he could not leave.

He could only think of a way to help Wenxian City resist the enemy.

He hoped that the City Protection Array of this Wenxian City was truly as powerful as the legends said.