Overlord of the Wilderness

Zhaang Ye sent the Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Expert flying with a single slash, but instead of feeling any joy, a faint dread crept into his heart. He could sense that this Little World was on the brink of collapse, liable to be annihilated by a sudden Space Storm at any moment!

Inside the Little World, Zhaang Ye’s power had increased three or fourfold, so he had no reason to fear anyone. What Zhaang Ye did fear, however, was the Space Storm. The moment one appeared, this Little World would be instantly destroyed, and everything within it would be reduced to nothingness.

Therefore, he had to seize this moment and leave the Little World as quickly as possible.

"Brat, don’t even think you’re getting past me, Lu Junjie!" a Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Expert roared, blocking Zhaang Ye’s path. This Lu Junjie knew Zhaang Ye was formidable, so he held nothing back. Pushing his True Qi to its limits, he swept his Heavy Sword through the air, creating a Light Curtain dozens of yards long. The display of power was astounding.

Zhaang Ye didn’t even blink. He swung his Heavy Saber with all his might. "Begone!"

As he unleashed the slash, the Water Spirit Qi within the Little World surged toward him. Even the surface of the water below was pulled up by his blade. This technique, which seemed to command the very power of Heaven and Earth, stunned Lu Junjie, and his face instantly turned ashen.

BOOM!

The Heavy Saber and Heavy Sword clashed. Zhaang Ye faltered for a moment, the qi in his body roiling. Lu Junjie, however, was sent flying hundreds of yards by the force of the slash, spitting a mouthful of blood.

Seeing Lu Junjie sent flying by a single slash from Zhaang Ye, the remaining Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts were all stunned. Lu Junjie was also an expert from the True Hall, and the Heavy Sword in his hands weighed over five hundred pounds; he was an expert renowned for his brute strength. For such a formidable individual to be sent flying by one of Zhaang Ye’s attacks showed just how terrifying his power truly was.

The four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts exchanged a look and nodded slightly. Then, like flashes of lightning, they pounced on Zhaang Ye, completely surrounding him!

It turned out these Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts knew Zhaang Ye possessed Ancient Dragon Power. In this Little World filled with Spiritual Qi, his power was greatly enhanced, making him even more formidable than a typical Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Expert. Faced with this situation, they had decisively joined forces, preparing to take Zhaang Ye down together.

Seeing four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts surround him at once, Zhaang Ye’s expression changed. Every Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Expert possessed True Qi that they had painstakingly cultivated and wielded terrifying techniques. Even though his own power had increased dramatically, he was certain to be defeated if he tried to face four of them simultaneously.

RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!

Zhaang Ye’s Dragon Elephant Power erupted from his body. The immense force slammed into the water’s surface, and in the blink of an eye, the entire Little World was obscured by a sky full of water droplets. Under the cover of this watery mist, Zhaang Ye raised his Heavy Saber and unleashed two full-power slashes.

As Zhaang Ye unleashed these two slashes, all the Water Spirit Qi in the Little World was stirred into motion. The water below was swept up by his power, forming a long river. It was like a Celestial River crossing the void, hurtling directly toward the four experts.

The power of a Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Expert came from two things. First, their exquisite self-control, which allowed them to unleash the full might of every ounce of their power. Second, their understanding of the enemy. With Spiritual Power, an opponent’s every move was within their perception. Zhaang Ye’s sudden attack had thrown up a curtain of water droplets, instantly causing the four experts to lose track of him. By striking first under these conditions, Zhaang Ye had already seized the initiative.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! A series of massive explosions shook the entire Little World. As boundless power surged forth, the Little World itself began to emit strange, groaning sounds, like a great tree on the verge of toppling!

Although Zhaang Ye’s two slashes had seized the initiative, he was still facing four great Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts. After a few devastating exchanges, he could no longer suppress his internal injuries and coughed up two large mouthfuls of blood. Ignoring his wounds, he immediately unleashed another four slashes.

After withstanding Zhaang Ye’s two slashes, the four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts found their encirclement broken. Faced with another assault from Zhaang Ye, they had no choice but to use their individual abilities and clash with him head-on.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

With those four slashes, Zhaang Ye actually sent all four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts flying!

By now, Zhaang Ye had sent every expert who entered the Little World flying, one by one. It was a feat no one would believe if they heard of it, but Zhaang Ye, a cultivator at the Eighth-Layer of Martial Arts, had somehow managed to do it!

The faces of the eight Ninth-Layer Experts in the Little World were livid. Despite all their various techniques, they were inevitably sent flying by Zhaang Ye’s absolute, tyrannical power. They felt their dignity had been severely challenged and wished for nothing more than to crush him to death on the spot.

After sending the four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts flying, Zhaang Ye flew desperately toward the gateway of the Little World.

During his head-on clash with the four Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts, Zhaang Ye had clearly heard the strange groaning from the Little World. He knew it was about to be destroyed. Staying here even a moment longer was incredibly dangerous!

WHOOSH—

Just then, several figures flew over and appeared above Zhaang Ye. As it happened, Zhaang Ye’s speed had unavoidably slowed while breaking through the encirclement of the four Ninth-Layer Experts. That slight delay was all it took for the Divine Strategy Double Eagles, Lu Junjie, and the expert with the shortbow to catch up and block his path!

Zhaang Ye had displayed incredible might in this Little World, nearly sweeping aside all the other experts and severely challenging the pride of the eight powerhouses. Now, they didn’t just want to seize the Water Spirit Stone from his hands; they wanted to kill him to vent their bitter frustration.

"Hmph." A cold, murderous glint flashed in Zhaang Ye’s eyes as his hand shot to his waist like a bolt of lightning. At a time like this, he couldn’t afford to hold anything back. He was preparing to draw his Long Whip and annihilate the experts blocking his way!

Just as Zhaang Ye was about to strike, a massive BOOM echoed from the water below. The calm surface of the Little World’s lake instantly erupted into churning waves. The sky changed, too. The once-gloomy heavens were suddenly filled with thunder and lightning, as Fire Snakes as thick as a man’s thigh rained down from above.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The entire surface of the water trembled as streaks of light shot out from below. Seeing these lights, looks of delighted surprise appeared on everyone’s faces. The objects emerging from beneath the water were none other than Top Grade Essence Stones and Top Grade Primordial Energy Stones. These rarely seen stones rained upward, instantly filling the entire Little World. There had to be at least eight or ten thousand of them.

BOOM!

Then, another object shot into the sky. It was as large as a tabletop and shimmered with golden light. The moment it left the water, it began to exude an incredibly oppressive Giant Dragon Aura, as if an Ancient Giant Dragon from the Barbaric Era had suddenly appeared before them!

"A Dragon Scale! That’s a Dragon Scale!"

"It’s the scale of a dragon!"

"Heavens, it’s the scale of an Ancient Giant Dragon!"

Seeing the object, nearly all the Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts cried out in astonishment. The tabletop-sized object was, indeed, the scale of an Ancient Giant Dragon. Judging from its aura, this Dragon Scale must have come from an incredibly powerful dragon and surely possessed all sorts of miraculous properties!

A fanatical gleam appeared in everyone’s eyes at the sight of the massive Dragon Scale. A Water Spirit Stone was priceless, to be sure, but an Ancient Dragon Scale was even more valuable. If they could obtain it, this entire venture would have paid off handsomely!

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH! Six of the Martial Arts Ninth-Layer Experts shot toward the Ancient Dragon Scale. Only the Divine Strategy Double Eagles remained motionless, blocking Zhaang Ye’s path. Their objective on this trip was the Water Spirit Stone. No matter how miraculous the Ancient Dragon Scale was, they couldn’t go after it. Their job right now was to kill Zhaang Ye and take the Water Spirit Stone from him!

Zhaang Ye was also tempted by the Ancient Dragon Scale. However, he could keenly sense that the Little World was on the verge of destruction. Right now, no treasure, no matter how miraculous, was more important than his own life. Thus, without sparing the Ancient Dragon Scale another glance, he charged straight at the Divine Strategy Double Eagles blocking his path!

FWOOSH! Before Zhaang Ye even reached the Divine Strategy Double Eagles, a Tornado had already formed, raising a towering waterspout that crashed directly toward the pair!

In this Little World, Zhaang Ye was practically a demigod. He could easily command the Water Qi, mobilize the water itself, and use both to launch all sorts of incredible attacks. Under his control, this waterspout was more powerful than a pillar of iron; it could have easily flattened two or three small mountains!

The Divine Strategy Double Eagles roared in unison as a tangible layer of True Qi enveloped their bodies. With a thunderous BOOM, they shattered the waterspout Zhaang Ye had sent at them. The two remained firmly in front of Zhaang Ye, completely cutting off his escape.

WHOOSH! Just then, a strange tornado of gray energy suddenly appeared in the void. This bizarre storm was like a monster, devouring everything in its path. It instantly consumed a layer of the Little World’s water surface, and even the dark clouds and lightning in the sky were swallowed up!

’A Space Storm! The Little World is done for!’ Zhaang Ye was horrified. As he continued to fly, he roared at the Divine Strategy Double Eagles blocking his path, "Get out of my way! Or die!"

The Divine Strategy Double Eagles sneered. "We won’t move! Not unless you hand over the Water Spirit Stone!"

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