Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 740 Breaking the Stalemate (14)

"Fine, since you want to die, don't blame me for being ruthless." Fan Hongchou shook his head. "Except for those on the key list, everyone else can be killed."

The officers behind him understood and began to direct the operation according to the plan.

Squads of soldiers loaded their bullets and slowly aimed at their targets.

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!!!

The barrage of comments, like an endless tide, washed over us wave after wave.

Splash...

In the blink of an eye, the seemingly towering towers within the Beast Sect's stronghold collapsed with a deafening roar. One after another, the sturdy fortresses were easily destroyed like toys. Then, large numbers of melee soldiers wielding swords stormed in.

The members of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect never expected that the defensive fortifications they had painstakingly built would be so easily destroyed and serve no purpose whatsoever.

There was Zhang Ruoning, a former traitor to the imperial guards.

In designing the defensive fortifications, specific measures were taken based on the characteristics of the government troops.

But Fan Hongchou is no easy man.

This is also a counter-strategy, a way to turn the tables on the enemy.

For example, the Blood Feather Spear, which was originally activated by force and could injure martial artists, was redesigned by him to use gunpowder as bullets.

This reduces the threat to experts, but significantly increases the threat to most ordinary people.

In particular, within the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's territory, the main building material is mostly wood.

This type of gunpowder gun, with its intense heat and massive flashes, is even more effective.

So in just a moment, the most intense and deadliest melee began.

Ouch! !

The gray wolf suddenly pounced out of the shadows and bit the soldier's right arm, which was holding a knife.

"Frost Fist!" The disciple of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect seized the opportunity and threw a punch, hitting him squarely between the eyebrows.

Click...

The man's head exploded like a watermelon, scattering countless fragments.

Under the icy effect of the Cold Yin Nine-Bend Palm, brain matter and blood were completely reduced to ice shards and scattered all over the ground.

"Little Grey, well done!!!" The disciple of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect patted the gray wolf's furry head with a happy expression.

puff…...

He was just about to support his comrades who were fighting fiercely not far away when he suddenly stopped moving.

A shallow blood hole appeared between his eyebrows, and blood gushed out rapidly like a water gun.

He still had a smile on his face, then his body went limp and he slowly collapsed.

Only the gray wolf beside him remained, whimpering softly, circling his corpse.

In the distance, a guerrilla gunner from the imperial guards smiled with satisfaction and lowered his head to prepare to load the gunpowder.

"Give me back my brother's life!!!"

A dark figure leaped through the air, slashing down with a large sword raised high in his hand.

The flying head still held a trace of astonishment, blood flowing in a jet.

Such scenes were countless in this once tranquil valley, appearing everywhere. "Hanhan, you go first! I'll hold them off!" Zhong Yunxiu said sharply, her whole body surging with true energy, forcing those around her to stay away.

"Mother, if we're going to leave, let's go together!!!"

Zhong Han's aura was equally formidable; he unleashed his Ice Lotus True Force, causing large swathes of ice to fill the air.

Many soldiers, even those who were far apart, were also affected by the extreme cold and lost their lives instantly.

"Want to leave? You two can both stay here!"

Zhao Xunyang led a group of elite troops to firmly block the gaps around the mother and daughter.

"Speaking of which... that Han Yi is quite the lucky man... Let me taste the flavor of this mother and daughter flower today..." He smiled lewdly, his intentions clear at a glance.

"You lecherous scoundrel!!!" Zhong Yunxiu's chest heaved with rage. "The Imperial Guard can actually tolerate a scoundrel like you. It truly is a den of iniquity!"

"Whether he's a lecher or not..." Zhao Xunyang chuckled, "You'll find out soon enough! Put them in the net, exhaust their energy, and make sure they're spared!"

The surrounding elites obeyed the order and continuously pulled the triggers of the net guns, surrounding Zhong Yunxiu and the other person and wearing them down.

"Mother... what should we do..." Zhong Han gasped for breath, turned around and smashed the oncoming net with a single blow, asking in a low voice.

She was promoted to Grandmaster the shortest time, and compared with the veterans like Zhong Yunxiu who had been Grandmasters for many years, she was naturally the weakest.

A dozen or so breaths passed, and the relentless attack had exhausted their strength, leaving them barely able to keep up with the orders.

If it weren't for his mother, Zhong Yunxiu, taking care of him, he probably would have been captured long ago.

"...Huff...Huff...Waiting for an opportunity...I'll use that move...You watch the moment...Break through the encirclement...Don't...Come back!" Zhong Yunxiu breathed heavily as she turned to deal with the attacks coming from all directions. As the head of the old-school academy of Jingtian Manor, Zhong Yunxiu also had a trump card that could greatly enhance her combat power in a short period of time.

However, once this trump card is used, it's fine if it can defeat the opponent.

If we can't solve this, our strength will drop by 50%, leaving us vulnerable to being slaughtered.

But the situation was critical, and in order to save his daughter, he could not care about anything else.

“Mother… Could it be?!” Zhong Han’s expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

She was about to say something when she was immediately interrupted by the relentless barrage of words.

Among the key personnel on Fan Hongchou's list were Zhong Han and Zhong Yunxiu.

The former is Han Yi's betrothed, and the latter is Han Yi's future mother-in-law.

They were naturally surrounded by a large number of elite troops. Breaking out was nothing short of a pipe dream.

In fact, if Zhao Xunyang hadn't had some personal motives, Zhong Han and the other person would have been no match for him long ago, given his strength.

On the side of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, there were Zhong Yunxiu, Zhong Han, Elder Fu, Zhang Ruoning, Gongsun Jing, and Lan Mei.

There are as many as nine masters at the grandmaster level.

On the other hand, excluding Fan Hongchou, the main force consists of the cold beauty Qiao Xiu, the wave-riding Du Ye, the egoless Zhou Zhicheng, and the golden-light blazing sun fist Zhao Xunyang.

However, the strength of a fighting force is never determined by the number of people.

In the real world, it's practically impossible for ants to kill an elephant.

While the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect appears to have a numerical advantage, in reality, most of them are ordinary Grandmasters.

Zhong Han is someone who has just broken through.

The two elders, Grand Secretary and Elder Fu, were seriously injured during their last defense of the library and have not yet fully recovered. Coupled with their advanced age and declining health, their combined strength is at most equivalent to that of an ordinary grandmaster.

As for the Lan Mei trio, their inheritances were ordinary, and their strength was also average.

The three of them were best at strategizing and training their disciples. Directing the disciples on-site to deal with the government army's offensive was their responsibility; they couldn't spare any time for that.

Therefore, the real fighting force consists of Zhong Yunxiu, Zhang Ruoning, and Gongsun Jing, the three former heads of Jingtian Manor.

On the other hand, Fan Hongchou's side consisted of Qiao Xiu, Du Ye, Zhou Zhicheng, and Zhao Xunyang, all of whom were Grandmaster-level experts, each possessing more than one strand of condensed killing intent.

Moreover, these military experts have fought countless battles, their combat experience and skills far surpassing those of ordinary grandmasters from the Myriad Beasts Sect.

It's no exaggeration to say that Zhao Xunyang alone could handle Zhong Han and Zhong Yunxiu. Fighting two against one, he suddenly gained the upper hand.

Zhong Han and her daughter were at a disadvantage, and the same was true for the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect in the other encirclements.

puff!

Old Fu vomited mouthfuls of blood, his eyes were unfocused, and he looked like he was about to die.

"Old buddy..." Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth as he looked at the broken pipe in his hand with a bitter smile. "It's been with me my whole life, and it seems... it's time for it to die a natural death..."

Three loud bangs echoed through the air as Du Ye swiftly struck out with one hand, aiming a powerful blow at Old Fu's chest.

This old man wasn't on Fan Hongchou's list of key targets, so he acted without any scruples.

Bang! ! !

The Grand Secretary rushed forward, crossing his arms to block Elder Fu's path. *Crack, crack...*

The powerful force penetrated his entire body, breaking countless bones in an instant, but he ultimately managed to block the attack head-on.

"Senior brother... what nonsense are you talking about... hold on... as long as we wait for the sect leader to arrive..." Before the elder could finish speaking, his face turned pale and he suddenly coughed violently, his injuries were extremely serious.

"Trash... should be prepared to be trash... why come here to die?" Du Ye stood calmly, his expression indifferent.

No one would have guessed that this ordinary boy, who is only a little over one meter tall, is the famous "Wave-Turning Hand" Du Ye.

His appearance, height, and clothing were no different from those of an ordinary fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy.

Yet this very young man managed to drive Elder Fu, two seasoned veterans who had spent decades in the martial arts world, to the brink of despair.

"Turbulent waves!" Du Ye's palm suddenly grew larger, resembling a giant fan, with layers of pale blue true energy wrapped around it, and the sound of surging waves could be faintly heard.

His figure flashed, leaving a blue afterimage in his place.

When it reappeared, it had already flashed above the heads of Grand Secretary and Elder Fu.

"You two old men died a worthy death by my signature move."

The Grand Secretary and Elder Fu exchanged a glance, then gave a bitter laugh, remaining motionless and giving up the fight.

Because both of them were already at their limit, there was no point in resisting, so they could only close their eyes and wait for death.

“This is so incredibly boring…” Fan Hongchou said calmly, standing on a high place with his hands behind his back.

From his position, he could survey the entire Ten Thousand Beasts Sect's territory and see everything that was happening.

"Remnants of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect...you...should cherish...this is the last time, I'll only say it one last time...I'm giving you a chance to atone for your sins..."

"...As long as you lay down your resistance and assist the government troops in searching the mountains, you will be spared punishment if the task is successful."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried throughout the entire venue.

Everyone in the midst of the fierce battle could hear what was being said clearly.

"The lord has already issued an ultimatum, are you still so ungrateful? Look... look at how many of our comrades have died, and has Han Yi even shown up? I told you, he ran away a long time ago!"

Zhao Xunyang started shouting loudly.

"To Han Yi, you are nothing but a burden. He has great strength and is not a local. No matter where he goes, he can make a comeback."

And what about you? Dead, that's it. Your blood dries up, your bones rot, your bodies stink, and no one will care! Don't be ungrateful and betray the kindness of our elders!

He originally had nothing to do, and his role was simply to keep watch and prevent Zhong Han and her daughter from escaping.

At this moment, he spoke out boldly, and together with Fan Hongchou, he persuaded them to surrender. Sure enough, the morale of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect began to decline.

Yes.

Han Yi was not originally from Yunzhou. He was exceptionally talented, possessed top-tier strength, and was still quite young.

Why would I rashly come back for their sake?

What if something unexpected happens and I die here? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

Even Zhong Han is here.

But after all, she was only Han Yi's betrothed wife, without even a formal title.

For a time, many people on the Beast Sect's side had wavering thoughts and began to waver again.

Although Han Yi held high prestige within the sect, when faced with a true life-or-death situation and witnessing so many of his companions perish one by one, he inevitably felt fear.

Surrounded by a large force, Zhong Han's thoughts were also thrown into disarray the moment Zhao Xunyang finished speaking.

puff.

With just a slight lapse in concentration, her fingers were scratched by the barbs in the net.

Ten fingers connected to the heart.

A sharp pain shot through Zhong Han, bringing her back to her senses.

The pain in her fingers did not dispel her doubts.

After such a long and arduous battle, she had begun to have some doubts.

Han Yi has been in seclusion for a long time, and no news has come from him...

Could it be...?

The location of the seclusion... the distance from the base...

Given Han Yi's speed, he should have arrived long ago...

"Stay alert! Don't slack off!!!" Zhong Yunxiu said sternly, "Since you've chosen Han Yi, you must choose to believe in him! He won't abandon you!"

Zhong Han felt a chill run down her spine, and her gaze hardened.

Yes.

Since a choice has been made, mutual trust is essential.

Even if it comes at a price.

“A futile struggle… utterly pointless…” Zhao Xunyang shook his head. “That Han Yi… won’t be coming back…”

"Who says I won't come?!"

The sound, imbued with true power, was like an invisible cannonball, traversing dozens of meters, overwhelming all other noises, and causing a buzzing in everyone's ears. The entire camp was shaken, with only the lingering echo remaining.

A dark figure shot out from the mountains behind the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect, like a torrent, making several turns in the air before rushing towards them. Large swaths of miasma clung to his body, like two enormous white wings, leaving behind elegant, straight trails, and in the blink of an eye, he landed within the encampment.

Click.

The two elders, Fu and Ge, gave up resistance and closed their eyes to await their deaths, only to find that Du Ye's attack had not yet arrived.

Instead, drops of thick, bloody liquid fell onto her face.

"metropolitan?!"

When the two of them opened their eyes, they realized that there was someone standing in front of them.

It was none other than Han Yi, the sect leader who had just broken through all the obstacles set by the imperial guards.

"Do you know... what are the two types of people I hate the most?" Han Yi gently squeezed Du Ye's arm and said calmly.

"I..." Du Ye was utterly shocked, his expression changing drastically. The other party seemed to have used very little force, but no matter how he channeled his inner energy, he couldn't pull it out.

Wisps of miasma lingered, and streaks of blood continuously flowed from his arm.

"The first type... is those who deceive me..." Han Yi said calmly, "The second type... is those who deliberately pretend to be young to deceive me...!!!"