Chapter 148: Calamity Lord

Amuer reacted swiftly, he sidestepped, dodging Wang Xiangyang's attack, and using inertia, he swung the Heavenly Tribulation Spear, sweeping toward Wang Xiangyang's waist.

「Ding! Amuer's skill Calamity Lord activates! 」

Calamity Lord: Commanding Heaven's Punishment Tribulation, overseeing the Lord of Fate, bearing the Eagle that Defies Heaven, destroying myriad worldly difficulties; this skill can advance to become the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation, this divine skill is the exclusive divine skill of the Grassland's First War God, Amuer.

Effect 1: Mastering Heaven's Punishment Tribulation, not subject to Heaven's annihilation; the user will not suffer any effects related to Heaven's Punishment (such as being killed together with Heavenly Treasures).

Effect 2: Gathering earth, fire, wind, and water to become the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation; when the slaying skill includes individuals of earth, fire, wind, and water, the user's skill will advance early to become the Lord of Heavenly Tribulation (if advancing to Lord of Heavenly Tribulation, this effect will change, and the base martial power of those slain must be above 105, and the number slain must reach four).

Effect 3: Tribulation of Slaughter, Tribulation of Reverse Birth; when battle intent or killing intent arises in the heart, increase the user's martial power by 6 points (this effect can be triggered three times).

Effect 4: Battle Intent Protects the Body, Decisive Slaughter; whenever the user immunizes 1 point of negative effect, they can suppress 1 point of the opponent's martial power (this effect is not a rebound; if the opponent has myriad methods immune to this effect, if facing group attacks it can fully suppress, and this effect can be triggered without limit).

Effect 5: Heaven's Punishment Protects the Body, Myriad Laws Do Not Invade; when the user suffers a martial power suppression effect, they can ignore any negative effect.

Currently Amuer's base martial power is 108, dual weapons Heavenly Tribulation Spear and Heavenly Punishment Staff +2, Calamity Lord effect triggered three times, martial power +6, current martial power rises to 116!

Wang Xiangyang had prepared in advance; he flickered his body and skillfully dodged Amuer's attack.

Immediately afterward, his Imperial War Halberd flashed like lightning across the air, straight for Amuer's throat.

Amuer dared not be careless; he quickly raised the Heavenly Punishment Staff to block.

Only a loud 'Bang!' was heard as the Imperial War Halberd and Heavenly Punishment Staff violently collided in the air, scattering sparks.

At the same time, Amuer pushed off with his feet, launching himself like a cannonball toward Wang Xiangyang, his Heavenly Tribulation Spear carrying the force of thunder and lightning as he struck at the opponent.

But Wang Xiangyang had also prepared in advance; he flickered his body and skillfully dodged Amuer's attack.

At the same time, his Imperial War Halberd flashed like lightning, stabbing toward Amuer's ribs.

Amuer reacted swiftly; he sidestepped, dodging Wang Xiangyang's attack, and using inertia, he swung the Heavenly Tribulation Spear, chopping toward Wang Xiangyang's head.

Wang Xiangyang dared not be careless; he quickly raised his Imperial War Halberd to block, and the Imperial War Halberd and Heavenly Tribulation Spear violently collided again in the air.

Their figures moved quickly across the arena, at times engaging in close-quarters combat, at times exchanging long-range attacks.

Their moves were fierce and ruthless; each collision produced a deafening roar.

At this moment, Su Ye sat on the spectator platform, originally intending to enjoy a splendid martial arts exchange to relieve his daily busy administration.

When Amuer and Wang Xiangyang first stepped onto the stage, he still thought it was merely a friendly exchange that would end with light contact.

However, as the exchange deepened, their moves became increasingly fierce, their aura like a rainbow, completely exceeding Su Ye's expectations.

As a grassland warrior, Amuer struck ruthlessly; each blow seemed aimed at putting his opponent in mortal danger.

And as an outstanding youth of Cangzhou, Wang Xiangyang naturally refused to yield; he used softness to overcome hardness, skillfully defusing Amuer's fierce assault while launching sharp counterattacks.

The two fought back and forth, indecisive, leaving the spectators dumbfounded.

Su Ye watched, growing more alarmed, realizing the exchange had surpassed friendly bounds and turned into a life-and-death struggle.

He worried that if this continued, one of them would surely be injured or even killed.

Thus, he urgently ordered the personal guard general Wu Xuan, who constantly guarded beside him, to go onto the stage and forcibly separate these two warriors whose eyes had turned red with killing intent.

Upon receiving the order, Wu Xuan immediately leapt onto the arena.

Clad in black armor, wielding two Black Tortoise Rods in both hands, he appeared mighty and imposing, his aura intimidating.

He shouted loudly: 'Open!'

Then he shook both Black Tortoise Rods, swinging them toward the gap between Amuer and Wang Xiangyang.

Amuer and Wang Xiangyang were locked in a fierce battle when they suddenly heard a loud shout and simultaneously felt a fierce gust of wind assault them.

They instinctively withdrew their moves and dodged, leaping several steps away.

Only then did they clearly see the newcomer's appearance and attire.

Both Amuer and Wang Xiangyang were perceptive individuals; they knew that continuing to fight would be pointless and might bring unnecessary trouble to Su Ye.

Thus, they each put away their weapons, clasped fists toward Wu Xuan in salute, indicating the exchange was over.

Seeing that the two had stopped, Wu Xuan also put away his Black Tortoise Rods, nodded at them, gesturing for them to leave the stage.

Su Ye saw Wu Xuan successfully separate the two, and his heart eased.

He waved his hand, signaling Wu Xuan to step back, then said to Amuer and Wang Xiangyang: 'You both are highly skilled martial artists; today's exchange has opened this official's eyes.'

'However, exchanges should be made through martial friendship, ending with light contact; do not harm harmony.'

Amuer nodded and said to Su Ye: 'Inspector Su's words are quite right.'

'Today's battle let Amuer deeply feel the outstanding people and spiritual land of the Central Plains, and also filled me with greater anticipation for future cooperation with Cangzhou.'

Amuer and Wang Xiangyang's exchange had just ended, the air still faintly tinged with dust and the residual warmth from their fierce clash.

The lingering glow of the setting sun fell upon them, stretching their shadows long, as if to freeze this moment in the scroll of time.

Amuer stood in place, his chest rising and falling slightly, gazing at Wang Xiangyang opposite him, his eyes flashing with excitement and astonishment.

Wang Xiangyang wore a smile, his composure untroubled, as if that fierce exchange had been merely an easy game for him.

It is obvious that, although to outsiders the two appeared evenly matched just now,

but as the parties involved, they could clearly feel it.

Just now, Amuer himself was indeed slightly suppressed by Wang Xiangyang for a short while.

Otherwise, Amuer would not have become increasingly bloodshot-eyed as they fought, ultimately resorting to killing techniques.

'Brother Xiangyang, your martial arts truly opened my eyes.'

Amuer took a deep breath, broke the silence first: 'I originally thought I was unmatched on the grasslands, but I never expected to hit a wall here with you.'

Wang Xiangyang laughed heartily, stepped forward and patted Amuer's shoulder: 'Amuer brother, your strength is not to be underestimated.'

'If it weren't for your grassland upbringing and familiarity with horseback combat, today it would truly be hard to say who would win or lose.'

The two exchanged smiles; their hostility and vigilance vanished at this moment, replaced by a mutual appreciation and friendship.

Reaching their level of War God.

In chess, meeting an opponent means encountering a talented person.

It is not merely not a bad thing.

But it is a good thing worth being pleased about.

Although they come from different places, they have different cultures and beliefs.

But at this moment, they found a common language — that is, the love and pursuit of martial arts.

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(End of chapter)