Chapter 391: Another One Falls!

The bowstring of the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Bow was pulled taut, as if a heaven-shaking arrow could be loosed at any moment.

Su Ye watched Zhuque's action, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Xuanwu, standing silently nearby, also cast a solemn gaze.

Obviously, he also felt great apprehension toward Zhuque's Vermilion Bird Arrow.

On this highland, a light breeze blew, lifting Zhuque's hair and fluttering her robes.

At this moment, Zhuque's gaze was firm, she focused entirely on aiming at Weichi Wudi on the battlefield.

On the battlefield at this time, the clash between Weichi Wudi and Sun Liu'er grew increasingly fierce.

Yet neither of them noticed that a scarlet arrow had already taken aim at the battlefield.

Cry!

On the battlefield, a clear phoenix cry split the sky, echoing amidst the fierce battle sounds, unusually abrupt and shocking.

This cry was loud and resonant, long and graceful, as if from heaven's own music, revealing an unyielding spirit.

Everyone turned their heads, seeing Zhuque tall and straight on the highland behind the battlefield, her red robes fluttering in the wind.

The Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Bow in her hand was fully drawn, the string taut, as if a heaven-shaking arrow could be released at any moment.

Zhuque's arms exerted slight force, scarlet true qi streaming continuously from her body into her arms and into the bow and arrow.

The arrow enveloped by Zhuque gradually emitted a scorching light, as if turning into a Vermilion Bird about to spread its wings and soar.

「Ding! Zhuque skill Flame God activated, effect: bow-and-arrow attack, martial power +6.

Skill South Bright activated, effects one, three, four triggered, martial power +5+5, when using Phoenix Arrow, martial power instantly +10, with beloved Su Ye nearby, all attributes +2

Skill Mausoleum Light activated, effects one, five triggered, martial power +4+4, Four Heavenly Spirits Combined Skill activated, martial power +2.

Weapon Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Bow +1, base martial power 108, current martial power rose to 145!

As Zhuque's bow was drawn, the battlefield atmosphere suddenly grew tense.

Everyone could feel the impending burst of power; even Weichi Wudi and Sun Liu'er, who were engaged, involuntarily slowed their movements.

Whoosh!

Zhuque drew a deep breath and slowly exhaled; in that instant, her gaze became extraordinarily firm and imposing.

She seemed to merge with the whole world, her eyes holding only the silhouette of Weichi Wudi.

Cry!

Another loud phoenix cry rang out; the vermilion true qi phoenix on Zhuque's bow seemed infused with life, beating its scarlet wings and bursting forth with brilliant, colorful light.

This vermilion phoenix phantom gradually became clearer and expanded, enveloping Zhuque's entire figure.

Its feathers were as splendid as brocade, shimmering brightly, its posture graceful and noble.

Under Zhuque's control, it seemed to come alive, beating its scarlet wings as it soared and cried high above the battlefield.

Zhuque closed her eyes, drew a deep breath, then snapped them open.

Her eyes flashed with a light of dignity and resolve.

At that instant, she released the taut bowstring.

Swish!

The arrow shot forth like a meteor, tearing through the heavens.

The scarlet vermilion phoenix formed of true qi followed close behind, piercing the entire battlefield.

Its speed was such that none could react; its might was such that none could look directly at it.

At that moment, the entire battlefield seemed to freeze.

Everyone's gaze focused on the scarlet vermilion phoenix piercing the battlefield, feeling its shock and awe.

At the instant the Vermilion Bird Arrow was loosed, heaven and earth seemed to contain only that flowing, gorgeous scarlet silhouette.

Like a meteor streaking across the sky, it left everyone astonished.

And Zhuque stood silently on the highland, her eyes following that scarlet silhouette.

Her face showed no expression, yet her eyes conveyed an indescribable confidence and dignity.

At this moment, Zhuque seemed to become the focal point and soul of the battlefield.

And at the moment the Vermilion Bird Arrow was shot, Weichi Wudi suddenly felt a piercing chill.

He abruptly lifted his head, only to see a scarlet silhouette hurtling toward him with the speed of thunder.

That was Zhuque's arrow, imbued with endless dignity and power, as if it could pierce heaven and earth, making him feel cold all over.

Weichi Wudi's face turned to horror; he sensed an unprecedented danger.

He wanted to dodge, but Sun Liu'er beside him clung like a bone-deep ulcer, tightly entangling him, leaving him no escape.

「No! 」

Weichi Wudi shouted in despair, his eyes filled with unwillingness and terror.

He struggled desperately, trying to break free of Sun Liu'er's entanglement, but everything seemed futile.

Meanwhile, the clamor of battle rose and fell, various true qi intertwining to form a splendid spectacle.

Deep blue true qi and azure true qi collided violently, producing a deafening roar.

The warriors' shouts, the clashing of weapons, the sounds of falling—these rose and fell, composing a tragic symphony.

Yet on this fierce battlefield, everyone's gaze was drawn to that scarlet silhouette.

That was Zhuque's arrow; it tore through the heavens and shot toward Weichi Wudi with unstoppable force.

Weichi Wudi watched helplessly as the scarlet silhouette drew nearer, sensing the breath of death.

He wanted to dodge, but his body seemed frozen, unable to move.

At this moment, Weichi Wudi's heart raced, his breathing grew ragged, and the world before him seemed to blur.

Just then, Sun Liu'er suddenly exerted force, tightly entangling Weichi Wudi.

"You can't escape!"

A sinister smile appeared on his face.

Weichi Wudi's heart was filled with despair; he knew he could no longer escape this calamity.

That scarlet stream of light, however, seemed to possess a spirit of its own, tracing a graceful arc in the air, cleverly skimming past Sun Liuer's side and shooting straight toward Weichi Wudi.

Weichi Wudi was now desperate, feeling the breath of death rush upon him.

He wanted to shout, but his throat felt as if blocked, unable to make a sound.

His eyes were filled with reluctance and terror, but it was already too late.

The scarlet Vermilion Bird Arrow pierced fiercely into Weichi Wudi's chest, penetrating his body.

In an instant, time seemed to stand still.

Weichi Wudi widened his eyes, full of reluctance and terror.

He lowered his head to look at the arrow in his chest, blood slowly trickling down the shaft.

His figure stiffened instantly, then fell like a broken kite toward the ground.

"No…… impossible……"

He trembled as he uttered his last few words, then collapsed helplessly.

Sun Liuer loosened his entanglement with Weichi Wudi, watching him collapse at his feet.

In his eyes, however, a hint of complex emotion flashed.

Meanwhile, the entire battlefield fell into silence.

Everyone was deeply shaken by this scene.

They looked at Weichi Wudi fallen on the ground, then toward the Vermilion Bird on the high ground, their hearts filled with awe and fear.

(End of chapter)