Chapter 417: Let Them Deliver a Message

Their faces changed, and the hairs on their bodies stood on end.

Zeng Quan even trembled as he asked, "Lu Chao, what are you doing here?"

In contrast...

Zheng Liling, ever the Patriarch of the Saint Bone Zheng Family, abruptly calmed himself. "There’s no need to panic. Lu Chao is alone. He brought no troops. Without an army, we can crush him whenever we please."

At his words, Zeng Quan froze and looked around...

He truly couldn’t sense anyone else on Sword Thinking Peak. Zeng Quan immediately calmed down.

He glared at Lu Chao, his killing intent flaring. "You brat, Lu Chao! Just now, Chang Yuan said you could kill us with ease. Well, let this dean see just how you plan on doing that."

With that, Zeng Quan acted decisively, charging straight for Lu Chao.

He was truly afraid.

He feared Lu Chao had another scheme in place. The psychological trauma Lu Chao had inflicted on them was significant. Of course, he would strike first to gain the upper hand.

And so, in an instant, Zeng Quan bypassed Chang Yuan and made a beeline for Lu Chao.

Zeng Quan had originally only been at the Peak Second Layer, but now he was at the Sixth Layer. He was full of confidence in dealing with Lu Chao alone.

He knew very well that after Lu Chao reclaimed the two Heavenly Destiny Star Saint Bones, his cultivation level had skyrocketed.

But he was still only at the True Fate Sixth Layer. Although several days had passed, even if Lu Chao had reached the True Fate Seventh Layer...

’No matter what, there’s no way Lu Chao could cross an entire major realm to defeat me, right?’

At this thought, Zeng Quan’s fist grew incredibly wild as it blasted toward Lu Chao.

And Lu Chao?

He merely stared indifferently at Zeng Quan’s fist, slowly raising his own as he replied flatly, "Soldier-Breaking, Fist!"

BOOM...

The True Qi of the Peak First Layer erupted madly, carrying the Power of Soldier-Breaking from his Moon Profound Bone, and blasted straight back.

In an instant, Zeng Quan’s Fist Force froze before Lu Chao.

Slowly, an expression of disbelief spread across his once-confident face... GAH!

A miserable shriek burst from Zeng Quan’s lips as he was sent flying backward, straight toward Zheng Liling, who caught him.

Zheng Liling, too, cried out in disbelief, "You-you-you... How have you reached the Peak Realm?"

It was shocking. Lu Chao’s cultivation had actually reached the Peak Realm.

Lu Chao gently retracted his fist and walked step by step to stand before Chang Yuan’s family. He looked at Zheng Liling and Zeng Quan and replied, "I got there by accident. But don’t you worry, I’m still only at the Peak First Layer."

The moment his words fell, Zeng Quan, still in Zheng Liling’s arms... GAH!

’Don’t worry my ass!’ He spat out a vicious mouthful of blood. ’Lu Chao’s Fist Force just now was absolutely terrifying.’

’Lu Chao’s Peak First Layer is simply unbelievable. And the aura of his Heavenly Destiny Bone feels terrifying to the extreme, as if it could make my own Heavenly Destiny Bone simply shatter.’

’It feels like my Heavenly Destiny Bone is being completely suppressed by Lu Chao’s.’

’How can this be?’

’How has Lu Chao’s Heavenly Destiny Bone gotten stronger too?’

"I already told you. The man I have pledged my loyalty to can kill you with ease."

"Now, do you see?"

At that moment, Chang Yuan’s timely remark seemed to grind Zheng Liling and Zeng Quan’s previous arrogance into the dirt, causing their composure to crumble.

Before the two could answer, Lu Chao spoke again. "What mission did Mo Jing of the Cyan Sword Great Empire give you? Tell me."

Lu Chao had abruptly changed the subject—or rather, cut straight to the chase, his tone laced with a faint killing intent.

Instantly, the color drained from Zheng Liling and Zeng Quan’s faces again, and their bodies trembled.

But immediately...

Zheng Liling’s face twisted viciously. He said directly, "Zeng Quan, let’s join forces! I refuse to believe a mere Peak First Layer can handle both of us. No matter how much he can fight above his level, this is impossible."

As he spoke, Zheng Liling shoved Zeng Quan away, and True Qi erupted from his entire body.

Clearly, he had no intention of answering Lu Chao’s question.

Upon hearing this, Zeng Quan’s expression became resolute. He readjusted his aura and roared, "Alright! Kill!"

After that single word, "Kill"...

He once again charged madly toward Lu Chao. He truly had to risk it all, or he feared he would fail Lord Mo Jing’s mission.

If they didn’t kill Lu Chao, how could they go and wreak havoc in the Dragon Flame Kingdom?

But just as Zeng Quan was halfway there, he realized Zheng Liling hadn’t followed. He quickly turned his head and froze, screeching, "Zheng Liling, what are you doing?!"

He saw an unbelievable sight. Not only had Zheng Liling failed to charge Lu Chao with him, he had turned and fled.

He had even leaped onto the Flying Bird Mount they had arrived on.

At this point, already on the Flying Bird Mount, Zheng Liling quickly replied, "Zeng Quan, I will avenge you!"

With that said, he immediately directed the Flying Bird Mount to fly toward the Dragon Flame Kingdom...

This scene left Zeng Quan utterly stunned. He howled, "Zheng Liling, we’re friends! You’re the esteemed Patriarch of the Saint Bone Zheng Family! How could you just turn tail and run?"

To this, Zheng Liling didn’t even bother to turn back...

This wasn’t the first time he’d done something like this. The last time, at the Yanwu Battlefield, he had used the various deans as shields. But back then, it wasn’t the most critical moment, so he hadn’t abandoned Zeng Quan.

’The feeling Lu Chao gives me now is too intense. He’s invincible. If I don’t run, am I supposed to wait here and die?’

’Saint Bone Patriarch? Face? Friends...?’

’What’s more important than my own life?’

Just as Zeng Quan was roaring madly, and just as Zheng Liling wore a cold, unconcerned expression...

An indifferent voice thundered out once more. "Destiny Bone, Suppress!"

The voice, of course, came from Lu Chao.

A ripple from the Moon Profound Bone suddenly burst from Lu Chao’s body, heading straight for Zheng Liling... But of course, it wasn’t aimed at suppressing Zheng Liling, but at the Flying Bird Demon Beast beneath his feet.

Zheng Liling’s realm was higher than Lu Chao’s, so Lu Chao naturally couldn’t suppress him. But he could suppress a Flying Bird Demon Beast.

In that instant... SCREECH!

The Flying Bird Demon Beast let out a miserable cry and plummeted straight down from the sky, accompanied by Zheng Liling’s shriek, "What the hell?!"

As he spoke, Zheng Liling himself also began to fall wildly from the sky.

At this moment, Lu Chao spoke again. "Zeng Quan, I’ll send you over to Zheng Liling now. Go ask him for a clear explanation..."

BOOM!

Lu Chao threw a punch, smashing it heavily into Zeng Quan’s abdomen. With another miserable scream, Zeng Quan was sent flying from Sword Thinking Peak, accurately crashing right into the falling Zheng Liling.

AAAAHH...

Two miserable screams rang out as the pair smashed into the forest below Sword Thinking Peak, tangling into a heap on the spot and tumbling through the woods.

On Sword Thinking Peak, Lu Chao slowly lowered his fist and said softly, "I was just thinking that even after we got out of the Azure Flame Forbidden Land, it would be difficult to fend off the pursuit from the experts of Red Sword City."

"It would probably be another life-or-death battle!"

"Now that Zheng Liling and Zeng Quan have shown up, it’s the perfect opportunity. I’ll have one of them deliver a message to Mo Jing in Yan Soul City."

Having said that, Lu Chao flickered and gave chase, heading down from Sword Thinking Peak after the two men.