Wayfarer

Chapter 874: The Real Superior

Chapter 874: The Real Superior

Back in Yongding, Ye Sanshui consumed a pool of black blood, causing his strength to surge dramatically. He soared into the sky, unleashing a palm strike at Han Gucheng. Han Gucheng's expression turned serious as he countered with a punch. A deafening explosion followed as their clash unleashed a storm that rocked the heavens.

Within Yongding, as Blue Lantern erected formation after formation, the broken city defenses were rapidly regenerating.

Xiao Nanfeng stood at the entrance of a grand hall as he watched the two figures battle high above. Ye Sanshui had initially been at a disadvantage, but as he gradually digested the black blood, his strength continued to rise. His attacks grew fiercer, and he went from being repelled by Han Gucheng to trading blows evenly with him.

"Just what did you consume? How can your cultivation be improving so quickly?" Han Gucheng demanded.

The overwhelming strength of Madam Rouge and Liu Miaoyin had left him deeply frustrated. Now, yet another formidable ally had appeared at Xiao Nanfeng's side, making him burn with jealousy.

Why was Xiao Nanfeng so lucky? How could he have gathered so many powerful allies and subordinates within such a short period of time? Han Gucheng felt a maddening sense of envy.

"Die, you fiend!" Ye Sanshui bellowed, unleashing increasingly ferocious punches. Each blow was like a divine weapon that shook the heavens with its might.

Despite his rising strength, however, Ye Sanshui couldn't overwhelm Han Gucheng. Still adjusting to his newfound strength, he could only hold Han Gucheng off, nothing more.

As the battle continued to rage, Han Gucheng's expression suddenly shifted. "Xiao Nanfeng, I'll kill you!"

The abrupt outburst left the onlookers puzzled. Why had Han Gucheng's demeanor changed so drastically mid-fight?

"Your Majesty, is something wrong?" Zheng Qian asked in worry.

"My other self just defeated Han Gucheng's good body," Xiao Nanfeng replied.

"Oh? I see," Zheng Qian said, his eyes lighting up in excitement.

The officials around them all broke into smiles of relief as well.

In the sky, Han Gucheng's attacks grew more savage. Ye Sanshui struggled to keep up and was repeatedly dealt a number of heavy blows.

Xiao Nanfeng took a deep breath and declared loudly, "Citizens of Dazheng, hear me! I am your emperor, Xiao Nanfeng. I call upon your assistance now. An Immortal Emperor has come to attack Yongding and seeks to destroy our empire. I ask that you raise your right hand and lend me your strength so that we may vanquish this foe!"

A dragon's roar resounded through the sea of fortune high overhead, amplifying Xiao Nanfeng's voice and broadcasting it across all of Dazheng.

After years of development, Xiao Nanfeng had earned unwavering loyalty from his people. Upon hearing his plea, countless people set aside whatever they were doing.

"Your Majesty, take my strength!"

"Quick, raise your right hand and help the emperor!"

"Another enemy here to die? Use my power to crush him, Your Majesty!"

"Raise your right hands, everyone!"

Countless people across the empire raised their hands. Streams of power flowed from the people and headed straight for the sea of fortune above Yongding.

All that power headed straight for Xiao Nanfeng, striking his body and causing it to surge with power. Those around him were forced to retreat from the sheet pressure he was giving off.

Gripping his divine undying blade, Xiao Nanfeng shot into the sky.

At that moment, Han Gucheng sent Ye Sanshui flying with a heavy blow.

"Die!" Xiao Nanfeng shouted.

Han Gucheng raised his head sharply as a massive blade of light descended toward him. His eyes turned cold as he shouted, "Let's see what you've got!"

Xiao Nanfeng snorted.

"The power of Dazheng is formidable, but the strength of your people is finite. Once you've exhausted it all, your death will come."

At that moment, Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon flew out of his mindscape.

As soon as it appeared, it radiated dazzling white light. With a hum, the snow giants bathed in the light suddenly froze. Their movements slowed.

"What did you just do?" Han Gucheng frowned.

Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon flew toward one of the snow giants and opened its mouth wide. With a gulp, it devoured the snowman and crushed it with a resounding crunch. The swallowed snow giant didn't regenerate.

"What? Impossible!" Han Gucheng exclaimed. He hurriedly commanded the snow giants, "Kill it, quick!"

The snow giants, obeying his orders, charged at Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon. However, the light radiating from the moon slowed their movements and left them sluggish.

Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon darted toward another snow giant and devoured it in a single bite. The sound of crunching snow sent shivers down Han Gucheng's spine.

Even so, Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon wasn't satisfied. It moved onto the next snow giant.

"You wretched thing!" Han Gucheng cursed, lunging at the moon.

"Han Gucheng, I'm your opponent," Xiao Nanfeng interjected, moving to block him.

Han Gucheng growled in frustration. "Other snow giants, hold Xiao Nanfeng off!"

With a roar, several of the snow giants charged at Xiao Nanfeng and blocked his advance.

Meanwhile, Han Gucheng flew toward Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon.

As its light reached Han Gucheng, however, he found himself slowing down.

"What did you do to me? Why can't I move properly?" Han Gucheng cried out in shock. He retreated quickly.

Once Han Gucheng distanced himself, Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon didn't give chase. Rather, it focused on the remaining snow giants and devoured them one by one.

"What is this thing? Xiao Nanfeng, why is your spiritual moon so different from mine?" Han Gucheng exclaimed.

Before long, Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon consumed all the snow giants.

It turned its attention back to Han Gucheng. Its voice broke the silence, raspy and hoarse from disuse. It was neither distinctly masculine nor feminine, but brimmed with malicious glee. "Now, it's your turn. Han Gucheng is your name, isn't it? Thank you for freeing my cursed spiritual avatar from the primordial altar, haha!"

Both Xiao Nanfeng and Han Gucheng's eyes widened as they realized his spiritual moon's identity.

"I exchanged for the Superior's cursed spiritual avatar and cleansed spirit from the primordial altar. Could you be... the Superior in truth?!"

"Now, return my cursed spiritual avatar and spirit to me!" Xiao Nanfeng's spiritual moon continued to fly toward Han Gucheng.

"Impossible. The Superior was sacrificed! Shouldn't you be in the primordial altar? How did you manage to escape? This is impossible!" Han Gucheng shrieked.

"It was very annoying, but that doesn't mean I couldn't escape," the spiritual moon hissed.

"No cursed effigy has ever escaped from the primordial altar, none! You can't possibly have done it!" Han Gucheng screamed, his fear palpable.

"I'm not like the other cursed kings," the spiritual moon declared ominously, its aura growing ever more oppressive.