Swiftly, the remains outside the city transformed into blood, soaking into the ground, causing massive ancient runes to emerge from the earth. The crimson mist enveloped everything, and even those wounded soldiers who had not died were seized by blood-red claws, letting out piercing cries as their bodies rapidly withered away, leaving only skin and bones.
"What is this Heavenly Kill?" Peng Yue stood in mid-air, watching the soldiers in the city wailing, his eyes bloodshot as he shouted, "What on earth is this? Is it the Asura God? Wasn't he already enslaved by Zhang Liang's Heavenly Stealing Formation? Why can he still drain human blood?!"
Ye Yang gripped his sword tightly, gritting his teeth before suddenly crashing down to the ground with a thud, creating a deep pit. He placed one hand on the ground, flames roaring around him. His face was almost ferocious as he roared, "Asura God, you beast! Don't even think about draining the life force of the living anymore!"
"Hong Hong Hong..."
The Hidden Dragon's Power rumbled through the earth as Ye Yang used the power of the Hidden Dragon Technique to counteract the malevolent spirit energy of the Asura God that was spreading across the land. Although there were no visible signs on the surface, the ground trembled, and all beings above Starry Sky Level could sense the energy collision waves coming from beneath. The underground of Yingchuan County was merely a part of the Asura God's extended power, yet it forced Ye Yang to exert nearly all his strength. In no time, sweat poured down his forehead, veins bulged, and he continued to let out hoarse roars.
Eventually, Ye Yang finally collapsed weakly to the ground, and the countless blood-red tentacles that had appeared on the surface completely vanished without reappearing.
Looking up at the stunned Peng Yue, Ye Yang suddenly smirked and mockingly said, "Peng Yue, do you still want to continue opposing me? At this moment, you must know who our true enemy really is."
Peng Yue clenched his fists. "Ye... Ye Shao Xia, what is going on? What happened to Zhang Liang's formation?"
Ye Yang gritted his teeth and replied sternly, "The Asura God is an Upper Deity; how could he willingly be controlled by others? The mark planted by Fuxi was activated by the Heavenly Stealing Formation, but Zhang Liang's formation cannot contain the Asura God at all. Now that the Asura God has developed a will to resist, once the formation is completely broken, his true power as an Upper Deity will emerge. Who among us can stand against him then?"
Peng Yue stood there in shock. "What should we do now?"
Ye Yang gazed southward, slowly closing his eyes as he murmured, "I hear the cries of countless beings. In the southwestern direction, a town of thirty thousand has not been spared; everyone has become a sacrifice for the Asura God breaking through the formation. To conquer the world and defeat Xiang Yu relies on the Asura God—this sacrifice is far too great!"
Shadow Charm supported her injured arm and asked, "What should we do now?"
Ye Yang spoke solemnly: "Evacuate the wounded soldiers and civilians from Yingchuan County; everyone must retreat northward away from Azure Cloud Mountain Range. The Asura God resides in Azure Cloud Mountain Range. We need to gather our forces immediately; all soldiers above Earth Level Five must move to Azure Cloud Mountain Range. We must kill the Asura God before Fuxi's Mark is breached; otherwise, we will all be sinners of this world. If all common people are annihilated, then there will no longer be a human realm!"
"Understood! I will act immediately!" Peng Yue nodded heavily.
Yingchuan County has already collapsed halfway, making it uninhabitable. The power of the Asura God seeps into the ground, absorbing the life energy of all living beings, leaving even the crops outside the city barren. What was once a picturesque landscape of green mountains and clear waters now resembles a harsh winter, and anyone can feel the edge and aura of slaughter emanating from the Asura God.
The warhorses neigh, and the people are forced to flee their homes, crying out in despair. Ye Yang orders the injured soldiers of Qi State to return to Linzi for recuperation, while all the Vermilion Bird Knights rush towards the Azure Cloud Mountain Range. To curb the awakening momentum of the Asura God, they are willing to sacrifice their lives if necessary.
As night falls, after preparing a meal and filling their stomachs, everyone heads straight for the Azure Cloud Mountain Range.
In the vast plains, cavalry rushes by. Ye Yang stands on the back of the Fire Kirin Dragon, hands clasped behind him, his brow furrowed.
Yun Xiaoxi gracefully descends and says, "Zi Yu, do you feel it too?"
"Yes, the power of the Asura God is growing stronger. I have no confidence at all..." Ye Yang replies with great distress. "If only I had already reached the Mid-Level Deity realm by now, how wonderful that would be. Unfortunately..."
Yun Xiaoxi smiles and says, "Everyone's power is limited. As the Fire God, you can hear the prayers of the common people and feel their fear and pain. This suffering, I believe you bear much more than me and Sister Zeng Xuan..."
Ye Yang chuckles and says, "Xiaoxi, there’s something I’ve always wanted to tell you."
"Go ahead, what is it?"
Ye Yang slowly sits on the dragon's back and says, "Actually..."
"What is it?" Yun Xiaoxi blinks her eyes and kneels beside Ye Yang, leaning against him with a smile. "Come on, what is it?"
Ye Yang pauses for a moment and says, "Actually, I come from afar—a place so distant that we would grow old before reaching it. I don’t know what summoned me here, but I met my father, met Tianhe, met Sister Zeng Xuan, and met you. So I believe this was destined to happen; I was meant to meet you..."
Yun Xiaoxi chuckled, her beautiful eyes filled with deep affection as she said, "Zi Yu, why are you acting so shy today? This isn't like you at all..."
Ye Yang scratched his head and replied, "Well... it's about the creek..."
"Mm?" Yun Xiaoxi responded softly.
Ye Yang thought for a moment and said, "Let's not die; let's live for another two thousand years. Two thousand years from now, I can hold your hand while walking on a wide road, sneak out with you to hang out in a bar at night, teach you how to dance, take you to see all the good movies, and watch you cry from being moved. How does that sound?"
"Two thousand years later? A bar? Dancing? What are those..." Yun Xiaoxi widened her enchanting eyes and laughed, "Even though I don't understand, it sounds interesting. Zi Yu, this is our promise; if we live for another two thousand years, you have to accompany me. I want you to be with me forever..."
"Mm."
Ye Yang nodded and looked into the distance. "So, Asura God has become our only obstacle. We need to kill Asura God to live that long. I can feel Asura God's deep hatred for me; once he breaks free from the Fuxi Mark's restraint, he'll be the first to kill me..."
Yun Xiaoxi clenched her delicate fist and smiled, "With me around, that demon will never succeed. Zi Yu promised me that he would accompany me to two thousand years later!"
Ye Yang smiled back. Yun Xiaoxi's beautiful smile lit up her face. In the night sky, Zeng Xuan, soaring through the air, suddenly opened his eyes and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "Heh, two little ones..."
...
Before the thirty thousand allied forces could reach the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, scouts suddenly rushed back and shouted loudly, "Report to the general! A large number of Chu Army and Han Army have appeared ahead!"
"What? Chu Army and Han Army?" Zhang Tianhe exclaimed in shock. "Are they fighting?"
"No!"
"Mm?"
In the air, the Fire Kirin Dragon roared past as Ye Yang leaped off its back, floating above the Gorge. Below, banners waved, and the main forces of the Chu Army and Han Army were gathered there.
"Zi Yu, you finally arrived!"
From the crowd, Xiang Yu rode out with the Azure Dragon Halberd in hand and said, "The Asura God has slaughtered two thousand of my Chu soldiers. I will not rest until I avenge this grudge!"
Ye Yang nodded and looked to the other side. "Zhang Liang, the Heavenly Stealing Formation has finally failed to enslave the Asura God for a lifetime. Was I wrong in what I said back then?"
Zhang Liang gritted his teeth and replied, "Since Qi King already knows, why mock me further? I, Zhang Liang, have studied all my life but never expected the Asura God's power to be strong enough to break through the laws of strength!"
Liu Bang rode out and said, "Xiang brother, Zi Yu, we three were like brothers in the past. Today, let us enter the Azure Cloud Mountain Range together to find the Asura God's lair and slay him. What do you say?"
Ye Yang frowned tightly. "Just relying on us might not be enough."
From the crowd, Decay Light burst forth, shimmering with Divine Crystal Power. "With me, Mid-Level Deity Decay Light, what difference does it make?"
Ye Yang smiled. "Let's go! Regardless of whether our strength is sufficient or not, we must take this gamble. Most of the Azure Cloud Mountain Range has turned into ruins; we can no longer afford to fight among ourselves!"
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