Free Web NovelThe attack came while Chen Wentian’s forces were still cleaning up the third fortress after it fell. Three Spirit Lords flew in from the north, full of vigor and killing intent.
Chen Wentian left Long Yifei with Xuan Xina and flew up with Qiu Chuyi and Tie Buqun. The six immortals met high above the ruined fortress. They glared at each other, their auras clashing even before their words or fists could.
Chen Wentian smiled, “The Three Clouds Alliance, I assume?”
“And you are the one named Chen Wentian?” The old woman in green said.
His smile widened, “So, how should we settle this? I can chop off your heads or let you beg for mercy for a little while.”
Yun Duling returned the smile with one that turned her old face into a frightening visage, “Very good... confident and stupid. My favorite combination. Thanks for leaving our people alive, idiot.”
She gestured with her finger and Yun Huoxiao’s aura surged. He cupped his hands around his mouth and let out a shout that covered the entire area. It was so loud that even a dead person could hear him.
“Three Clouds Alliance! Time to fight!”
“Raaaa!!!!” Thousands of voices responded to his call.
Those bandits that had surrendered prior stood up with their weapons, ready to fight to the death. With their bandit lords present, they had nothing to fear.
Chen Wentian’s smile didn’t disappear. He gestured to Qiu Chuyi and Tie Buqun, “Take care of the rabble below.”
“Yes, Lord Chen.” Tie Buqun left without hesitation.
“Lord Chen…” Qiu Chuyi was concerned since unlike Tie Buqun, he didn’t know Chen Wentian’s actual strength.
“Go, I will be fine.”
“Yes.”
The two flew away, leaving Chen Wentian facing the Cloud Siblings alone.
“Shall we?” Chen Wentian asked, holding out a palm invitingly.
The old woman snorted, “Kill him!”
Her two brothers acted immediately. Immortal Red Cloud Yun Huoxiao burst into red flames that covered his whole body. In addition, he was also surrounded by a faint red mist of unknown properties. Immortal Blue Cloud Yun Haiqiao’s abilities were water-based. He controlled a layer of clear blue water as well as a faint blue mist.
Chen Wentian flicked his palm forward, launching two fireballs directly at their faces. One streak of blue flames struck Yun Huoxiao’s fiery aura, quickly dissipating against the strange red mist. The other fireball impacted Yun Haiqiao’s blue mist, releasing a bit of steam before also disappearing.
“Interesting,” He muttered.
These mists were indeed interesting. They seemed to have an absorptive power, dissipating the effects of the flames without having to directly clash against his attacks. Compared to the subcontinent, there were really no pushovers here. Even a bunch of bandits were so troublesome.
“I alone will be enough. His flames are no match for me.” Yun Huoxiao said and charged ahead.
His burly body was like a giant fireball that sought to destroy everything in its path. He extended a fist covered by red flames as well as a thin red mist.
Chen Wentian decided to test the mist some more and pointed a finger at the incoming opponent. A jet of blue flames emerged, forming a spiral that shot forth like a blazing spear. This attack hit the red mist and was visibly corroded by the strange spiritual forces contained within. In the end, only half of the spear made of blue flames reached Yun Huoxiao’s fist before being blasted apart.
Chen Wentian snorted as he retreated away from Yun Huoxiao’s charge, “Creating a layer of chaotic spiritual energy that negates incoming spiritual energy. Not bad, but just a cheap trick.”
“Just a cheap trick? Just for that, I’ll make you die a slow death!” The fiery baldy bellowed.
He punched out rapidly, sending out jets of red flames. Each one was surrounded by a puff of red mist.
Chen Wentian smiled as his aura suddenly surged, “Cheap tricks are nothing when faced with a simple difference in power.”
The mist was an interesting Dao, no doubt related to their immortal titles that carried the word cloud. Against opponents of similar strength, they could exert a clear advantage, negating the opponent's Dao to some extent with their chaotic clouds. They could even contend against more than one opponent. However, against the flames of the divine blue dragon, it was simply laughable.
“Not good! Old Red, get back!” Yun Duling shouted.
In the next moment, Chen Wentian shot forward and flew through Yun Huoxiao’s attacks like they were nothing. Those red mists and red flames were instantly extinguished in the face of his blue dragon flames. Chen Wentian then collided with Yun Huoxiao, rapidly trading punches and kicks.
“Ahhh!” Yun Huoxiao fell back, screaming wretchedly.
His body was no longer covered in red flames but entirely blue. He howled in pain, only to breathe in blue flames that scorched his throat and lungs.
“Brother Red!” Yun Haiqiao shouted and leaped into action.
Blue water surged forth, clashing with the blue flames. After some difficulty, the flames were extinguished and Yun Huoxiao was pulled to safety, looking like a charred, hairless pig.
“Damn it! Retreat!” Yun Duling screeched.
She waved her hand, creating a huge green cloud that covered half the sky.
Chen Wentian didn’t have to get close to know that this was a highly potent poison. Although it would be nothing for him if he revealed his Spirit King Realm cultivation and his Spirit King Realm dragon flames, he didn’t want to do that just yet. Thus, he could only watch as the three bandits fled north and quickly disappeared from view.
He let out a sigh and turned his attention to the ground. By now, Qiu Chuyi and Tie Buqun had finished subduing the rebellious bandits. With the three Cloud siblings gone, their will to fight was gone as well. They once again surrendered. But this time around, Chen Wentian had no patience for mercy.
“Kill them all.” He ordered.
“Yes, my lord!”
“Yes, Lord Chen!”
The bandits were slaughtered to the last. Their screams of horror and miserable pleading fell on deaf ears. Even the chickens and pigs were not spared. In the end, aside from Chen Wentian’s forces, there was nothing left alive.
After that, they cleared the bodies and set up camp within the fortress. It was already late. They would have more battles to fight tomorrow.
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