Chapter 425: Entangled Battle, Hidden Arrow

At the moment of impact, Nan Zhuiming said in a chilling voice, "Even if your power was artificially boosted, I won't let you overcome a gap of an Eighth Layer Minor Realm... The True Qi of the Creation Realm is not as simple as you think."

He planned to use the overwhelming power of his Creation Realm True Qi to suppress Lu Chao.

Nan Zhuiming was well aware of Lu Chao's terrifying combat instincts. According to Lu Dingtian's description, this resurrected adoptive son of his was not the kind of person who could just appear out of nowhere in the Azure Flame Domain.

'And Lu Chao has three Heavenly Destiny Bones!'

To finish off Lu Chao, his only option was to crush him with a mad torrent of True Qi.

BANG...

Amidst Nan Zhuiming's frenzied Creation Realm True Qi, Lu Chao, who was a full Eighth Layer Minor Realm lower, was still violently knocked back.

His entire body flew backward.

At that moment, Nan Zhuiming roared, "I'll kill you."

Lu Dingtian's words flashed through his mind again: "When you encounter that rebellious son of mine, you must crush him quickly and ferociously. Absolutely do not underestimate him, give him no chance to counterattack, and most importantly, never let him have the opportunity to lead troops."

And this was the Dragon Flame Royal Capital; a large number of Guards were already rushing over.

At the same time, a large number of Flying Bird Knights were closing in from behind.

He had to take Lu Chao down before all the Dragon Flame Soldiers and Horses fell under his command. Even if he couldn't kill him, he had to at least injure him severely and capture him.

'That's right. If I capture Lu Chao, I'll have performed a great service,' Nan Zhuiming thought.

The thought of Zeng Quan being praised by Lord Mo Jing filled Nan Zhuiming with frustration and jealousy. But if he could just capture Lu Chao and hand him over to Lord Mo Jing and Young Master Yan Mu, then neither Zeng Quan nor Lu Dingtian would be able to hold a candle to him.

As these thoughts ran through his mind, Nan Zhuiming's Sword, imbued with Creation Realm True Qi, stabbed toward Lu Chao.

While still flying backward, Lu Chao suddenly stabilized himself. Facing Nan Zhuiming, he roared, "Soldier-Breaking, Spear!"

An intense Moon Profound Bone-Breaking Power condensed onto Lu Chao's longspear. His eyes, filled with the Bright Eyes Bone Power, targeted Nan Zhuiming's weakest point... a spear thrust!

CLANG...

Nan Zhuiming's Sword clashed violently with Lu Chao's spear once more.

This time, however, Lu Chao wasn't sent flying. Instead, his strike knocked Nan Zhuiming away at an angle.

The Power of the Soldier-Breaking Bone was overwhelmingly strong.

Although it couldn't shatter Creation Realm True Qi, it prevented Nan Zhuiming from properly executing his sword techniques.

As their spear and Sword crossed, their bodies shot past each other.

Nan Zhuiming froze, stunned. He felt that the tip of Lu Chao's spear had been simply terrifying. 'If I weren't in the Creation Realm,' he thought, 'I'm afraid both my True Qi and the Sword in my hand would have been shattered.'

He had no time to dwell on it. He spun around and thrust his Sword at Lu Chao once more.

Lu Chao also spun around, thrusting his spear. Spear and Sword met again, and the powerful shockwave of True Qi made the thick surrounding city walls crack and crumble.

Nan Zhuiming couldn't help but exclaim, "How is the power of your Heavenly Destiny Bone so bizarre?"

It was just too strong, so strong that Nan Zhuiming couldn't comprehend it...

Of course Nan Zhuiming didn't understand; he had never encountered a Heavenly Destiny Bone above the Star Level. Lu Chao, for his part, had no intention of telling the truth. He simply replied nonchalantly, "My Bone of Myriad Stars recently had another enlightenment."

With that said, he pressed his attack!

After being knocked back by the first blow, Lu Chao had already adapted to Nan Zhuiming's Creation Realm True Qi. A Creation Realm expert was powerful, yes, but the grade of his own Heavenly Destiny Bones was higher.

Overcoming the gap of an Eighth Layer Minor Realm was not impossible.

"The Bone of Myriad Stars again! What in the world *is* that Heavenly Destiny Bone of yours?" Nan Zhuiming demanded angrily.

They all suspected that Lu Chao's Bone of Myriad Stars was bizarre; it had to be the reason he had been able to resurrect.

Of course, Lu Chao still didn't answer. CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The two continued to clash, spear against Sword, atop the city wall.

The City Guards who rushed over couldn't get close at all. They held their Bows and Arrows, but they couldn't fire—they couldn't get a clear shot.

In the sky above...

Marquis Longyin had arrived with his Flying Bird Knights, descending with great force. They too held Bows and Arrows, but they also didn't know when to let loose their arrows.

At this moment, a sharp glint shone in the eyes of Marquis Longyin and his men...

Someone exclaimed, "Lu Chao... he's too strong!"

The man who spoke had once been an Order Enforcement Team Member at Beast Flame Academy. He had witnessed Lu Chao's battle for the Beast Flame quota back when he was thought to be the "Fake Lu Chao." Now, they all knew he was the real one.

And his current combat prowess was simply terrifying.

He was fighting Nan Zhuiming on even ground, and Nan Zhuiming... was a legendary Creation Realm expert.

That's right. For the Azure Flame Domain, the Creation Realm was the stuff of legends.

At this time...

Marquis Longyin was also filled with amazement. He immediately called out, "Lu Chao, find a chance to fall back! Let us loose the arrows."

The moment those words were spoken, a chill ran down Nan Zhuiming's spine, and he fought desperately to stick close to Lu Chao.

He couldn't give Lu Chao a chance to retreat, and he absolutely could not let him command troops. He had almost died at the Yanwu Battlefield because of it.

'I have to keep him tied down,' he vowed fiercely to himself. 'I must capture him and take him hostage.'

More and more Dragon Flame Soldiers and Horses were gathering...

Without a Flying Bird Demon Beast of his own, and with the terrifyingly powerful Lu Chao to deal with, capturing him was now a prerequisite for his own escape.

The frenzied, close-quarters battle continued on the city wall.

Lu Chao relentlessly clashed with Nan Zhuiming, employing a variety of methods and Martial Techniques.

He unleashed the powers of his various Heavenly Destiny Bones in concert with his Soldier-Breaking Bone. But the Creation Realm was difficult to overcome, and Nan Zhuiming stuck to him tenaciously.

But just then, an idea struck Lu Chao. A glint flashed in his eyes as he shouted, "Red Bee, Needles!"

As his words fell, streams of Flying Needles materialized in the air.

It was the power of the Chi Ting Moon Mortal Red Bee Bone. Since his Moon Profound Breaking Soldier Bone couldn't breach Nan Zhuiming's defenses, he would use the Flying Needles to find his weak points.

Instantly, the Flying Needles flashed through the air. ZING! ZING! ZING!

Nan Zhuiming's eyes widened. He immediately used a True Qi Release to block the incoming needles. But there were too many of them, and their appearance was too sudden. For a brief instant, Nan Zhuiming was finally unable to cling to Lu Chao.

In that exact instant, Lu Chao roared, "Soldier-Breaking, Leg!"

He kicked out at Nan Zhuiming, who was now unable to stay close.

The kick sent Nan Zhuiming stumbling back several steps, while Lu Chao used the momentum to leap backward, putting distance between them.

Marquis Longyin seized the opportunity, roaring the order, "Fire!"

WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH...

A massive volley of arrows soared toward Nan Zhuiming. His eyes widened as he cursed inwardly, 'Damn it.'

'If Lu Chao creates distance, I'm finished.'

But just then, Cheng Yunsu suddenly shrieked, "Lu Chao, watch out!"

Her scream stunned Marquis Longyin. He then watched in disbelief as several arrows flew toward Lu Chao.

Lu Chao's brow twitched as well.

He didn't need Cheng Yunsu's warning; he had sensed the arrows the moment they were loosed.

With a casual swat of his hand, Lu Chao shattered the arrows into splinters.

In the next instant, Lu Chao growled, "Marquis Longyin, there are traitors! Someone among your Flying Bird Knights is helping Nan Zhuiming."