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Chapter 1498 - Chapter 1498 Chapter 9 A Crushing Defeat Like a Collapsing

Chapter 1498: Chapter 9: A Crushing Defeat Like a Collapsing Mountain_2 Chapter 1498: Chapter 9: A Crushing Defeat Like a Collapsing Mountain_2 The nerves of the Fierce Realm Alliance members were stretched to their limit; one more defeat would lead to their complete collapse, scattering like birds and beasts.

With one step toward that end, the masters of the Longxi Alliance would truly become prey, pursued by hunters long starved for the chase.

“It’s snowing.”

Tang Baichuan looked up to see snowflakes falling from the gloomy clouds, hitting his face with an icy touch.

…

Boma City War Room

Duan Siping and Duan Zheng Yao pointed at the immense sand table map, coordinating the overall attack forces. Though it was but a play on the council board, as each flag was placed, it inexplicably stirred a tide of emotion within the observers.

The once-thriving Longxi Alliance was crumbling apart in merely a few months, and anyone who had witnessed the battle could feel the atmosphere of inevitable victory for the side of justice.

“Three days from now we launch our full assault, the battlefield front will be led by our sect along with Siping, we march straight to Andong!”

“As soon as the battle on the front begins, please have the true disciples of the Fire Dragon and the Heavenly Dragon Saint Child lead their teams out from the Lingjiang waterway to the battlefield’s opposite side, cutting off the path between Andong City and Qutang City.”

“The two camps to the southeast, the Mu and He clans, will act in concert, attacking Qutang.”

“Today, let Da Lin’s Commerce Alliance distribute supplies to each commander’s hands. Besides the spiritual armor and Xuanji Jade, I’ve also prepared a killing weapon for all of you this time!”

Duan Zheng Yao, seated at the center orchestrating the strategy, waved his hand outward, and attendants entered in a procession, holding aloft rosewood trays, presenting the items on the plates to everyone in the hall.

“This is Broken Xuan Jade!”

Duan Zheng Yao introduced to all: “It is the latest spiritual instrument developed by the Xuanji Sect of Beimang, designed specifically to destroy the teleportation formations of the Xuanji Jade. The method of use is also very simple; one just needs to infuse spiritual power into the Soul Jade in advance, and throw it out when the opponent activates the Xuanji Jade.”

Having heard the introduction, the representatives of the four great clans lost color suddenly, scrutinizing the spirit jades in their hands.

For the noble families, the Xuanji Jade was not only the most important consumable in war but also a strategic material that marked the distinction between noble clans and ordinary families.

Yet now they discovered that the Xuanji Sect had secretly developed a new product that could destroy the Xuanji Jade, a revelation that could not help but startle them.

At the same time, this feeling of alarm also gave way to a certain abnormal excitement; through many battles, they had gradually become familiar with the combat habits of Longxi Alliance warriors.

At the slightest sign of trouble, they would activate the Xuanji Jade, demonstrating a poor fighting will.

Previously, they had no way to deal with the Xuanji teleportation formations, but now with the Broken Xuan Jade in hand, if the alliance martial ancestors did not change their combat style, they were truly seeking death.

“Justice prevails, the wicked shall fall!”

No one knew who was the first to shout such words, but immediately all joined in, the great hall erupted in jubilation.

…

No one could have predicted the ferocity of the Justice Alliance’s offensive.

When the murderous warriors from the Fierce Realm poured out of Boma City, the warriors of Andong City were still unprepared, hurriedly facing the battle.

Having lost the advantage at the outset, the warriors of the alliance, unable to confront the overwhelmingly aggressive enemy, thought to make a tactical retreat.

This thought was not wrong in itself; it’s just unfortunate that they encountered the well-prepared Justice Alliance.

The clever beforehand action of infusing spiritual power into the Xuanji Jade became the road to death during the battle.

As the brilliance of the Broken Xuan Jade tore through the teleportation formations, and warriors whose old strength had waned but new strength yet to emerge were left hanging in midair, becoming living targets.

In the first round of the battle, the defending force of Andong City lost more than a dozen elite warriors, and the Justice Alliance, with their increasing numerical advantage, became unstoppable.

Even with Xiao Jinlin leading the alliance’s elite valiantly, they were unable to reverse the downtrend in numbers.

Within just half a day, Andong City fell, the Alliance intended to retreat back to Boma, but were encircled mid-way in Lingjiang by the Justice Alliance forces that had already maneuvered behind them.

Thanks to Xiao Jinlin’s heroic might, leading several elders and Sect Heads of the Tang Clan through a bloody path.

But when the disheartened alliance warriors suddenly saw a way out, who would still heed any command? They used their escape techniques to flee without awaiting orders, worsening an already dire situation.

At such times, what rationality could a warrior who has lost his will to fight possess? Even the warriors from the Tang Family’s own sect felt they were at the end of their rope.

A martial artist from the Martial Hall, who had been following closely behind Tang Baichuan, suddenly stopped his motion, turned around to go back into the fray, and couldn’t be held back. In a matter of moments, he was blown to ashes by a barrage of Spirit Arts pouring down like rain.

“Retribution, retribution has come!”

Another expert from the Tang Clan watched as his old friend perished, and after muttering under his breath, he also intended to turn back and retaliate, but was seized by Tang Yi.

“Are you going to be as foolish as Kang Bo!?”

“We can’t win, we can’t win.”

The desperate Tang Ruihua lamented in pain, “Heaven wants to destroy our Tang Family; this is retribution!”

“Kill!!!”

Tang Yi twisted his body and roared like a tiger at the pursuers, his three-finger strike flashing like lightning, bringing down three men at the head of the pack.

His fierce and domineering display caused the morale of the Justice Alliance’s warriors to falter, and they slowed down their chase.

“I don’t believe in fate, only in family and strength. Even if we are certain to lose today, the Tang Clan must not scurry like a dog that has lost its home. If you truly seek death, then I’ll end you right now with one palm. But if you still consider yourself a warrior of the Tang Family Martial Sect, follow me!”

Having said that, Tang Yi stoically moved closer to Xiao Jinlin ahead. His use of the finger strike had drained much of his Spiritual Power, and he would never have been so reckless if not for Tang Ruihua being his brother.

Now, without the ability to break out with the Xuanji Jade, the only thing they could rely on was their own Spiritual Power. Striking down three men in one move seemed fierce, but it was indeed a colossal waste of Spiritual Power.

Fortunately, after being encouraged, Tang Ruihua reignited his fighting spirit and followed Tang Yi, making their recent halt seem less foolish.

Behind the pursuers, Duan Siping and Duan Zheng Yao, along with the real assistance from the Justice Alliance, followed the fleeing members of the alliance closely without rushing, showing no intention of closing in.

“The battle at Diancang Mountain had rumors of Xiao Jinlin discussing the Dao with the master of Wuji; at that time, it was considered a mere legend, now it seems the claims were true.”

“These Tang Family Martial Sect warriors are incredibly fierce too, especially the leaders at the front. Fortunately, we set up defenses in advance; otherwise, they might have already retreated into Qutang by now.”

“Having cut off their retreat path to Qutang, they will surely evacuate elsewhere. Notify the Bounty Guild and have them organize a team to target these remnants of the Longxi Alliance.”

The battle in Andong City was tougher than either of them had anticipated.

They had thought they could easily suppress Xiao Jinlin with Duan Siping’s collaboration, but he had erupted unexpectedly today.

The power displayed by the three Five-Color Divine Dragons and the effortlessly blended Spirit Arts revealed the strength of a top master. Xiang Liu and Long Zheng’s Dharma Aspects both emerged, yet they gained no advantage.

Were it not for needing to protect the other Martial Ancestors, Duan Zheng Yao even doubted whether Xiao Jinlin could defeat the two of them working together.

“How fortunate are the Tang and Xiao Families to produce such terrifying warriors? If not for today’s fiasco with the Ghost Weeping Warship coming to light, allowing them to build strength for a century, gripping them might not have been so easy.”

As Duan Zheng Yao sighed, he turned to someone beside him and asked, “What about that Fire God of the Xiao Family? He claimed the title at the Hero’s Arena before turning forty. Such a man must not be allowed to live; we must dig three feet into the ground to find him!”

“Besides him, there’s also Tang Bin from the Tang Family, Meng Jiao who’s suspected to be a Poison Spirit Body, and Yun Ling. Where have all these people gone? Could it be that Tang Luo took them all to Yuanzhou?”

The Martial Ancestor’s thunderous rage silenced the people of the Evil King Palace; they clearly understood why their master was upset.

It was nothing more than the humiliating defeat at the hands of Xiao Jinlin even though they had a two against one advantage, on top of not finding the key targets of the Longxi Alliance.

However, taking it out on them was futile; those secondary targets had not shown from the beginning of the great battle.

Now, with the waterways of Lingjiang being in such chaos, the intelligence network was a mess, and even if they wanted to find someone, they wouldn’t know where to start.

Duan Zheng Yao, growing angrier by the lack of response, coldly ordered, “Have those few small leaders take their men to intercept them; we must prevent them from fleeing into Longjiang!”

After several commands were issued, messengers were sent to various parties. Just as Duan Zheng Yao thought there would be no more complications, he was shocked to discover that chaos had erupted in his forces’ rear.

“What’s happening at the rear?”

“All the reinforcements in the rear have fallen into the river.”

The frowning Long Zheng Martial Ancestor asked, “Reinforcements from the Longxi Alliance have arrived, how many?”

“One person.”