Chapter 719: Midnight Martial Contest: Testing the Edge (19)

Overlord.

(Could it be that Feixiao doesn't have much time left?)

(And from what she said, it seems she contracted a grievous incurable illness, even the White Dew of Dan Ding Si couldn't cure it. It appears that no matter how powerful the Hunting Marshal is, she, like Jingyuan, is still just a mortal flesh.)

Thinking that his own body will never fall ill, Anzi felt a rare surge of pride. Though he hasn't been glanced at by the Star God nor stepped onto destiny, at least his health surpasses those who fight life and death across the galaxy.

After all, as an undead, he is left with only a skeleton.

However, even though her life is like a dying candle in the wind, her strength is astonishingly high. Her appearance forces Anzi to reassess the "Foxfolk" race; as one of the three major races on the Celestial Boat, its bodily limits seem excessively high…

(No, it could also be that the one who's strong isn't the Foxfolk, but Feixiao.)

Her speed even surpasses the chaotic breaker she had previously witnessed, who had undergone ten years of bodily modification, and her strength is greater as well; this is the result of pure physical refinement without any drugs.

…Does humanity also have such a limit?

If humans were pitted against demonic beasts resembling the Bu Li people in endless battles, could they eventually cultivate a variant that surpasses human limits, like Feixiao?

"Ya Er Bei De."

After speaking, the stunning demon woman standing behind Anzi bowed respectfully: "Your subordinate is here, Lord Anzi."

"Go inform Dimiu Ge Si… have him capture ordinary people… no, just nearby soldiers, about two hundred. In short, I want him to help me carry out an experiment."

"At your command, Lord Anzi, but pardon my presumption—may I ask what you mean by 'experiment'…"

"Hmm… let Dimiu Ge Si handle it first; I'll explain later."

"Yes, I take my leave."

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"…Even a renowned Xian Yao Long Nu has no solution?" Jiao Qiu slowly opened his eyes, "No need to worry; I will fulfill the promise made back then and find a cure for you. I already have a clue now."

"Feixiao is indeed magnanimous, turning his head toward the distant ancient sea: 'Jiao Qiu, life and death have their destiny. Since I entered the army, I vowed to become the spear of the hunt, striking the abundant offspring. As long as I fulfill this long‑held wish, I don't care how long I live thereafter.'"

"You just said I consider Jingyuan an enemy… No, my only enemy has always been myself."

After speaking, the scene fell into immediate silence.

Until…

"'Let's eat something good, so… what are we having tonight?' the previously silent Mo Ze suddenly asked."

Jiao Qiu stared at him wordlessly: "You kid… can you even read the atmosphere?"

"You two handle it yourselves; I have a rendezvous with an old comrade I haven't seen in years."

——

Fu Li Lian, the doomed.

"Um… so what is Lord Mo Ze's position? Is he also a staff officer for General Feixiao?"

Filien always felt he looked a bit clueless.

"Judging by his attire, this guy looks a bit like an assassin, probably serving as a guard like Yan Qing, right?"

"A guard? That job sounds too easy! The guard of General Feixiao… must be the world's most relaxed job," Xiu Ta Er Ke couldn't hide his envy.

If anyone dared to scheme against General Feixiao, those slightly weaker would never even think of it, and those too strong would be noticed by Feixiao first.

"Not necessarily? Must Feixiao's guards only protect Feixiao?" Fu Li Lian said lightly beside him, "When we were on the Yao Qing Celestial Boat, if Feixiao tried to forcefully interrogate a Bu Li leader's whereabouts and accidentally left a captive half‑dead, Mo Ze would then be useful."

"…So a guard's role is to protect the enemy?"

Zan Yin at that moment didn't know what to say; Fu Li Lian's line of thought was truly peculiar.

"If someone truly capable of threatening Feixiao appeared, Mo Ze would be irrelevant… it could only be an opponent of Marshal‑level rank."

——

"Meanwhile, Yan Qing and Xing and others returned to Chang Le Tian."

"'Was that the Cloud Cavalry General of Yao Qing who descended from the sky just now? She's really cool!' San Yue Qi exclaimed excitedly, 'Yun Li brandished that huge sword, yet with a light strike she deflected Yun Li's attack—'"

Yan Qing scratched his head apologetically: "…and mine."

"'Ahem… of course! As Yun Li's opponent, that sword‑dancing young knight exudes heroic spirit and agile footwork… I'm even tempted to take her as a master to learn Celestial Boat swordsmanship! Right, Xing?'"

Xing nodded in agreement: "Celestial Boat swordsmanship is great, really great!"

"'Give me more emotion!'"

"'Thank you, San Yue Xiaojie, for the comfort. The martial ceremony is about to commence, and Yan Qing luckily has the qualification to represent the Cloud Cavalry in battle. These days I've lost countless defeats, and have long understood the saying 'there are heavens beyond heavens, people beyond people.' Yet after witnessing General Feixiao's skill today, my heart is once again uneasy.'"

Dan Heng comforted: "There's no need to underestimate yourself; after all, the generals of the martial ceremony won't meet their end. As long as you remember the mindset of risking life and death when you challenged me and Blade alone, you'll be able to defeat most challengers."

"'I understand! Thanks for Teacher Dan Heng's guidance! Today's matters are concluded, and my general would like to invite everyone to the Divination Office for a brief sit‑down, saying there's an important matter to discuss.'"

"'Important matter?'"

San Yue Qi added beside them: "It must be to discuss how to deal with the arrival of Yao Qing and General Zhu Ming."

Yan Qing sighed deeply: "Alas, I don't want to experience adult scheming so early… I only hope Generals Feixiao and Huai Yan can see the truth clearly. Before the martial ceremony arrives, let there be no more setbacks on Luo Fu."

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Silver Soul.

"Actually you can't blame A Lu; according to his script, it's like just finishing training in the novice village and stepping out only to be crushed by a max‑level boss."

"He single‑handedly took down three of the Five Sky Braves; I think surviving alone is already the best record." Yin Shi, lying on the sofa picking his nose, added, "If we rank purely by strength, Yan Qing would be the top after General Luo Fu. Gifted, famous at a young age—tch, tch, tch… that's a classic protagonist script in Jump."