Chapter 306 - 119: Slaying the God (Part 2)

Chapter 306: Chapter 119: Slaying the God (Part 2)

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The fight at the Divine Capture Bureau was immense. Buildings crumbled like tofu, the rumbling sound echoing like a great bell, and flashes of light were as brilliant as exploding fireworks.

Such a commotion naturally startled many people.

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In the city, family after family rose and looked toward the Divine Capture Bureau.

"What’s going on? Is it an earthquake?"

"It’s coming from the Divine Capture Bureau. Some Great Powers are fighting. Seeing this commotion, I’m afraid even a legendary duel between Upper Three Grade Martial Artists wouldn’t be much more than this."

"Husband, come back inside, quick! What are you doing out there gawking at the chaos?!"

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News of the disturbance quickly reached the Prefectural Magistrate’s Office.

"Your Excellency, the Prefectural Magistrate, why not delay a little and let someone else do the dirty work?"

Zhen Daoji was used to being domineering. Whether it was the matter with the Zheng Family or today’s arrangements against Fang Rui, he treated the Prefectural Magistrate’s Office like his subordinates, which had long since displeased some people.

"Foolish!"

The Prefectural Magistrate snapped angrily, "The Divine Capture Bureau is under attack! This concerns the honor of the Court. How can we deliberately slack off? And that Zhen Daoji is backed by the Zhen Family. His background is profound; we can’t afford to offend him directly."

"Yes, yes, Your Excellency is right. In that case, we should..."

"However, judging by the commotion, the assailant is ferocious. We must give it our all. Here’s what we’ll do. Pass down my orders: gather all Entry Grade Martial Artists from the Government Office, mobilize the Government Soldiers from outside the city, and bring out the Secret Treasure..."

The Prefectural Magistrate’s tone grew heavy. "We must ensure we proceed with absolute caution! Wait until all our forces have gathered, then we will strike together!"

"But, Your Excellency, didn’t you just say..."

"Hmph! I am an official appointed by the Court. I do everything by the book. What can the Zhen Family do to me? This is the Great Yu’s Wuzhou, not the Zhen Family’s Wuzhou. You must understand this point clearly."

The Prefectural Magistrate’s face was a mask of righteous indignation. "My actions are a demonstration of my responsibility to the Court, to my brothers in the Government Office, and to all the people of this city..."

’And most importantly, to my own life,’ he added silently in his heart.

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The Divine Capture Bureau.

BOOM!

Fang Rui knocked the Godslaying Needle aside and clashed violently with the Yin Corpse Puppet before flashing backward in retreat.

’He’s so strong!’

The more Zhen Yi fought, the more his heart trembled. He found Fang Rui’s strength was far beyond his imagination, more terrifying than even a veteran First Grade who had been at that level for many years.

’First Grade Peak Realm, a deep and solid foundation, Grandmaster Level Perfect Saber Skill, and his Spirit Master Realm... it seems he’s also reached the Peak of Middle Grade!’

Watching from a short distance away, Zhen Daoji’s expression was incredibly grave. ’What kind of secret does this Fang Rui possess to be such a monster at his age?!’

’This is troublesome!’

Fang Rui was also vexed. ’Zhen Yi and the Yin Corpse Puppet are of one mind. Their coordination is seamless. I can’t take them down quickly.’

’Those two Bright Yellow Square Silks from before must be the "Decrees" mentioned in Daoist Ge’s inheritance. Decrees have a time limit; if I drag this out, he will surely lose. However, it’s also possible that reinforcements from the Prefectural Magistrate’s Office will arrive first.’

’I don’t want to bet on luck. Fine, I’ll make an example of you first!’

Fang Rui’s eyes flashed. He sent the Yin Corpse Puppet flying, but this time, instead of attacking Zhen Yi, he slashed toward Zhen Daoji.

"You dare?!"

Zhen Yi’s pupils contracted violently. He directed the Black Tortoise Shield to fly out and block for Zhen Daoji, but amidst an explosion, Zhen Daoji was still sent flying backward into the rubble.

Just then—

"Die!"

Fang Rui executed a sudden turnaround strike, whipping his saber back in a slash.

"Go!"

Zhen Yi’s expression changed slightly. A stream of Jade Talismans flew from his robes, transforming into layers upon layers of Golden Bells. He barely managed to block the slash, but he still coughed up a large mouthful of blood.

However, he used this opportunity to recall the Black Tortoise Shield.

"Again!"

Fang Rui spun around once more, preparing to land a finishing blow on Zhen Daoji.

At that moment.

SWOOSH!

From within the ruins, a golden Seal suddenly flew out, casting an endless crimson glow.

A high-pitched ROAR!

At the cost of a massive amount of Qi Fortune, a colossal, almost tangible Qi Fortune Golden Dragon materialized in mid-air. It raised its head, swung its tail, and let out a sudden roar at Fang Rui.

At that moment, Fang Rui’s body froze. He felt as if his very thoughts had been pinned in place.

SWOOSH!

Zhen Daoji flew out from the rubble, his body shimmering with the light of various treasures.

His Third Grade strength, Second Grade body, the Bright King Armor, the Unmoving Like a Mountain Talisman, and other powerful treasures, along with the Black Tortoise Shield, had blocked Fang Rui’s previous attack.

His tone was urgent as he sent a secret transmission, "Second Uncle, Fang Rui is an Imperial Spirit Master! I’ve already locked him down with the Little Zhou Mountain Seal. The Qi Fortune Secret Treasure is using God Suppressing. Strike now!"

From the intelligence they had gathered today, both Zhen Yi and Zhen Daoji knew that Fang Rui had once redeemed an Imperial Spirit Master inheritance.

In addition, Fang Rui’s current display of Spirit Master cultivation was at the Peak of Middle Grade. His cultivation speed was so fast that it made them both believe he was following the path of an Imperial Spirit Master.

"Good!"

A sharp glint flashed in Zhen Yi’s eyes. He mobilized his Dragon Pearl Origin and a vast amount of Spiritual Power, pouring it into the Godslaying Needle. The needle flared with brilliant light, leaving a bright trail behind it as it fell like a shooting star.

If the Godslaying Needle had previously been more about stealth and invisibility, then this move was focused entirely on raw power.

Under his control, the Yin Corpse Puppet threw a punch that shattered the air, creating a sonic boom.

A needle and a fist—it was a definitive killing blow!

—Even a First Grade, if caught off guard by this, would be blown to pieces!

"Did it work?!"

Both Zhen Daoji and Zhen Yi looked on with anticipation, the same thought emerging in their minds.

The result, naturally, was...

BOOM!

The Yin Corpse Puppet was sent flying backward like a cannonball.

The Godslaying Needle was blasted away, its Spiritual Light dimming.

And from within the roiling dust, an utterly brilliant streak of Sword Qi erupted, blasting apart the hovering Qi Fortune Secret Treasure, the Little Zhou Mountain Seal.

Zhen Daoji suffered from the backlash, letting out a muffled groan as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. But he couldn’t spare it a thought, staring in utter disbelief at the unscathed Fang Rui. "You... How is this possible?!"

"You’re not restrained by Qi Fortune?! You didn’t cultivate the Magic Gate of an Imperial Spirit Master, but are walking the path of an Ancient Spirit Master?!"

Zhen Yi was also aghast, losing his composure for the second time that day.

It was simply too terrifying!

In this era, Spiritual Qi was in decline. In such an environment, for someone of Fang Rui’s age to walk the path of an Ancient Spirit Master and still reach the Peak of Middle Grade Spirit Master...

In a way, this was even more outrageous than reaching Martial Arts First Grade!

—After all, there were many shortcuts for the former, but not for the latter. At least, they didn’t know of any shortcuts that came without hidden dangers!

’Good thing I didn’t cultivate the Imperial Spirit Master’s methods. Otherwise, I would never have recovered my senses so quickly. I might have actually fallen here today.’

Fang Rui sighed inwardly. He tossed aside the shattered saber in his hand and condensed his Gang Essence into an illusory blade.

However, this gave Zhen Daoji and Zhen Yi an even greater sense of danger.

"Explode!"

Zhen Yi was also decisive. Knowing the Yin Corpse Puppet could no longer tie down Fang Rui, he suppressed the terror in his heart and made the first move, directly detonating the puppet.

BOOM!

The Yin Corpse Puppet exploded, creating a terrifying shockwave that forced Fang Rui to temporarily evade its brunt.

Then, an even more horrifying scene unfolded.

WHOOSH!

The dark golden cloak formed by the Decree, in that instant, absorbed the vast Yin Qi from the exploded Yin Corpse Puppet. It shattered and transformed into a massive, two-hundred-foot-tall, semi-corporeal illusion with a face as indifferent as a Divine Spirit looking down upon the Mortal World from on high.

"Annihilate!"

Its lips moved, seeming to issue an overlapping, layered voice. It brought its palm down from the Nine Heavens, enveloping Fang Rui as if to crush an ant.

The mental pressure it exerted was unparalleled. To make an analogy: it was like an ordinary person coming face to face with a god or buddha, a boundless sense of powerlessness would subconsciously arise in their heart.

But.

Fang Rui was no ordinary person!

’Hah! What are you, some ghoul or demon? With this one slash, I’ll make you vanish like smoke!!!’

His eyes were cold. The Dragon Pearl Origin in his chest surged, pouring into the Gang Essence Blade he held in his phantom grip. He pushed off from the ground and shot straight into the air.

The next moment.

SWOOSH!

A flash of green light streaked across the sky.

No! That wasn’t green light! It was an utterly condensed, utterly brilliant, hundred-foot-long streak of Sword Qi.

A hundred feet! What did that even mean?!

Thirty meters!

This slash defied gravity, soaring upward. It tore through the descending Heaven-Covering Hand and, in one motion, beheaded the Divine Illusion high in the sky.

The slash fell.

BOOM!

That god-like, buddha-like illusion collapsed like a mirage.

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Countless citizens in the city peered out their windows, looking in the direction of the Divine Capture Bureau.

"Sounds like thunder and looks like fireworks. Quite a show!" Many were enjoying the drama from the sidelines.

"Look, what is that? A Divine Spirit!" The moment they saw the massive illusion in the sky, countless people fell to their knees.

"It’s a Divine Spirit! Oh, Divine Spirit, please bless me with many sons and grandsons, and a harem of wives and concubines..."

This person made his wish, kowtowing on the ground. Just as he looked up, he saw the ’Divine Illusion’ get beheaded by a single slash, its form collapsing.

He was stunned, his mouth agape as if he could swallow a toad. A thought subconsciously surfaced in his mind: ’Now that the Divine Spirit is dead, can it still grant my wish?’

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