Chapter 752: Chapter 0670: Fierce Battle
The high-level masters from Thunderbolt Sect and Lotus Sect above War Emperor Level were all solemn-faced and tense, none of them expecting the battle to be so perilous.
With the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace present, defeating them was like reaching for the moon, not to mention an unrevealed Fang Li in reserve; how could they possibly withstand this lineup?
Bo Yuanzi clenched his palms tightly, anxiety creeping through his heart.
"Why hasn’t Yi Yue brought Ye Jiujie back yet!"
According to his information, Ye Jiujie slaughtered twenty-nine world-class powerhouses in the Tai Bang battle. If he could arrive, they might have the strength to fight.
Just as he was pondering, Fang Li’s voice suddenly rang out sharply.
"Thunderbolt Sect, Lotus Sect, our Demon Punishment Palace’s Five Great Elders are already on the field. Since we are all from martial arts sects, let’s decide this with martial arts!"
"You should be familiar with the rules when our five make a move, no matter how many of you from Thunderbolt Sect and Lotus Sect there are, they will all accept the challenge!"
Fang Li grinned sinisterly, a cold smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
"If none of you dare to battle, hehe!"
"Today will be the day these two sects are slaughtered!"
Fang Li’s voice spread throughout Thunderbolt Sect, and a hint of chill appeared on the faces of everyone from Thunderbolt Sect and Lotus Sect.
Since joining the sect, they never imagined they would face such a predicament, with the entire sect at risk of being wiped out. Such a war was incredibly brutal.
The Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace stood in the center of the wide plaza, their combined presence brimming with overwhelming dominance.
"Lotus Sect, Thunderbolt Sect, quickly send someone to battle, we five are already impatient."
"Back then, you rallied the power of three sects to suppress our Demon Punishment Palace. How much of that power do you have now?"
Upon hearing their taunting words, Bo Yuanzi’s gaze hardened, anger welling up in his heart.
Behind him, Gu Fengxing, Su Mu, and the other five Thunderbolt Sect elders rose up.
"Since the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace are so eager, we shall accompany you!"
The five of them stepped to Bo Yuanzi’s side, with a faint flicker of Thunder Light in their eyes.
"Is it the six elders of Thunderbolt Sect going to battle? Very well!"
The elder of Demon Punishment Palace wielding a Ghost Saber stroked his beard with a smile, cold light flashing in his eyes.
In the center of the martial arena, six against five, the aura was tangible and confrontational, with both sides holding immense murderous intent.
These two groups had a sensational showdown decades ago, considered life-and-death enemies. Now, battling again decades later, it was even more intense.
Regardless of the people from Demon Punishment Palace or Thunderbolt Sect and Lotus Sect, everyone retreated to the sidelines. High-level masters above War Emperor Level quietly expanded protective circles, guarding the disciples behind them.
"Today, let us experience the supreme skills of your Thunderbolt Sect’s six elders!"
A loud shout was followed by the eruption of aura from the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace, and the hard plaza suddenly cracked open with numerous fissures, spreading outward.
Five astonishing auras converged and soared skyward, causing everyone’s expressions to change.
"Half-step War Emperor?"
Qiao Lianxiang was taken aback in her heart; after decades, the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace had reached the Half-step War Emperor Realm, and their aura seemingly held the might of a true War Emperor.
Bo Yuanzi and the six Thunderbolt Sect elders’ eyes slightly dimmed, as they simultaneously flashed out, Thunder Light whistling.
"Good timing!"
Golden Spear Li let out a low cry, and the golden spear in his hand pointed forward, the spear’s Qi Force tearing through the air.
Gu Fengxing’s eyes slightly narrowed, and a hand infused with Thunder Light reached out toward the spear’s tip, Spiritual Power already surging through it, like a solid Iron Hand.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing echoed, making Gu Fengxing’s palm slightly purple-red, Thunder Light flickering. With a single strike, the golden spear slightly deflected, their Spiritual Power clashing, sending an invisible wave in all directions. If not for the presence of War Emperor Level masters providing defense, many disciples would’ve been severely injured on the spot.
"Thunder Tribulation Finger!"
The transmission elder Su Mu pointed his forefinger into the void.
With a crisp "pop," a Thunder Arc as thick as an arm shot out from his fingertip at high speed, heading straight for Golden Spear Li.
The six of Thunderbolt Sect knew the joint attack strategy of Demon Punishment Palace’s Five Elders was extremely formidable, so they aimed to take down one person swiftly from the outset for a quick resolution.
"Buzz!"
A sound of something slicing through the air resonated from the side, and a tiny shadow, difficult to see with the naked eye, shuttled over, directly intercepting the Thunder, colliding fiercely.
Everyone focused their eyes; it was an arrow.
The arrow carried powerful, unparalleled Spiritual Power, and upon contacting the Thunder Light, continued to shoot forth, splitting the thick Thunder in the middle until it dispersed.
The arrow, without losing momentum, shot straight at Su Mu, its speed abruptly heightened, astonishing everyone.
Su Mu’s pupils briefly contracted, and he unleashed Protective Spiritual Energy while launching a punch.
"Crack!"
The Thunder dissipated, and the arrow finally couldn’t bear the burden, exploding.
Su Mu, however, grunted, retreating rapidly, step after step, five steps in total, his face aghast.
Ten zhang away from him, an elder with an indifferent face held a giant bow, and more than twenty arrows were still on his back.
"Sky Shattering Bow?"
Su Mu murmured softly, and Bo Yuanzi and the other five also had heavy hearts.
Among the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace, their cultivation was about the same, but when it came to who was the most difficult to deal with, it was undoubtedly the Sky Shattering Bow.
This person could attack from far and near, playing a role of support and assassination among the five, their Sky Shattering Bow required immense arm strength to draw, and when infused with Spiritual Power, the specially crafted arrows shot out as if chasing the clouds, capable of killing the enemy invisibly.
When facing the Five Great Elders of Demon Punishment Palace, many found themselves struck by a cold arrow while battling the other four, defenseless in death, unknown of the cause.
Earlier, the single shot from the Sky Shattering Bow not only pierced through Su Mu’s Thunder Tribulation Finger but also forced him back five steps while he was fully resisting. The power of that arrow was evident.
If not for the Sky Shattering Bow earlier helping Golden Spear Li block the Thunder Tribulation Finger, and if that arrow had shot directly at Su Mu, he might have been penetrated even with Spiritual Energy protection.
"Humph!"
Bo Yuanzi suddenly snorted coldly, his figure darting around, bypassing the front of Golden Spear Li, Ghost Blade Feng, and the other four, charging straight for the Sky Shattering Bow.
Su Mu and the other five exchanged glances, understanding Bo Yuanzi’s intention. They all simultaneously attacked, directly targeting the four in front with swift offensive tactics.
In an instant, Spiritual Power surged tumultuous waves of Qi Force crashing outward, causing the entire martial arena to tremble, almost on the verge of disintegration.
"Thunderbolt Soul Stealing Hand!"
Bo Yuanzi swung both palms, Thunder Light surged in his palms, he became completely elementalized into Thunder at this moment.
"What a ’Thunderbolt Soul Stealer’!"
The Sky Shattering Bow continued retreating, waves of Thunder Light bombarding the ground he had stepped on, leaves being blasted away.
Retreating to the edge of the martial arena, he suddenly stomped the ground with force, leaping skyward.
"Swish!"
Several Thunder Lights immediately followed, their speed incredible. Bo Yuanzi was in hot pursuit, knowing he couldn’t give the Sky Shattering Bow the chance to widen the distance.