Killing Dao Fruit
Chapter 404 - 401: Heaven’s Killing Intent, Moving Stars and Changing Lodgings!

Chapter 404: Chapter 401: Heaven’s Killing Intent, Moving Stars and Changing Lodgings!

Thousands of pitch-black beacons surged into the sky, converging into a majestic sea of somber military aura like a dark cloud.

An observer skilled in Qi viewing would definitely see the aura as red in the front and white in the back, cloud-like flags, a solitary canopy standing tall, fingers commanding the enemy - a sharp and unbeatable victorious military energy!

As the embodiment of Taibai let out a thunderous roar, the military aura reversed its flow like an enraged dragon, fiercely penetrating into her body.

Roar——!

With a leap, amidst a roar as authoritative as a tiger’s that shook heaven and earth,

She had unleashed that very Daoist Skill of the Military Dao - the "Avatar of the Martial Saint with a Sword in Mouth White Tiger".

With the "Taibai Gold Saber" transformed by the Golden Official Nie Hongying in her mouth and her shoulder blades trembling slightly, she suddenly sprouted a pair of golden wings belonging to "King Jialouluo of Might and Virtue".

In an instant, she transformed into a Winged White Tiger, or perhaps it could also be called - the monstrous Qiongqi!

At the fourth realm, "Military Leader", upon stepping into the Spirit Domain, one can consolidate the military aura of their subordinates into their own unique "Military Dao Dharma Image".

At the fifth realm, "Soldier Saint", one attains the state of "Heavenly People No Leak", achieving unity of essence, energy, and spirit, allowing the dharma image and the meat body to become indistinguishable, capable of myriad transformations.

A single move, "Sea Accepts All Rivers", allows the Martial Saint to integrate the powers of different paths of Daoist Soldiers.

With the backing of the "Dragon Qi Technique Prohibition", merely by wielding tens of thousands of Daoist Soldiers from three camps and unleashing the Ten Thousand Enemy Skill, they become invincible among peers in the Mortal World.

The three major Daoist Soldier units under Wang Yuan’s command, though their total number was less than three camps, were already not far off.

And that was not all.

Qiongqi raised her head and inhaled sharply toward the "little moon" that accompanied the moon above her.

A splendid starlight carrying a Powerful Force fell down in an instant, entering the top of her head.

Her whole body crackled with a sound like breaking bones, as actual white lightning burst forth from the nape of her neck, along her spine, all the way to the tip of her tail.

The star alignment "Changgeng Accompanying the Moon" seemed particularly domineering beneath the sky.

In a trance, it seemed as though it had already gathered into what could only be known as...a military disaster!

When she lowered her head again, her tiger eyes flashed with brilliance.

At this moment, Zhou Xinglou had already similarly mobilized the military aura of three camps, unveiling his second transformed "Military Dao Dharma Image".

His massive body size, resembling a mountain, with a large dragon head gleaming with a bronze sheen, short dragon body lying on the ground, and the feet between the claws equipped with webs.

The most peculiar thing was the heavy bronze bell on his back.

"What Soldier Saint Pei said was indeed true."

Wang Yuan, who had already collected comprehensive intelligence on the opponent, was not surprised at all.

The fourth realm "Military Leader" had already carved out a new path within the Military Skill.

Grasping their own unique military tactics and the strategic thinking of the Ten Thousand Enemies Skill.

After advancing to the fifth realm "Soldier Saint", the Commanders could incorporate and integrate, write treaties, and leave a remarkable mark in the annals of Military Dao history.

By then, their Military Skill Cultivation had completely broken free of any restraints.

And even adopted the image of a mythological existence to become a unique and powerful creature of this world.

Jiang Baimei transcended the Hundred Birds Battle Formation to become "King Jialouluo of Might and Virtue"; Pei Yulou transcended the Divine Machine Gun and Cannon Technique to become "Sun and Moon Kui Bull".

And Zhou Xinglou’s transcendence from the Coiling Dragon Military Skill resulted in becoming this "Huazhong Pula"!

The nine dragon offspring are all different, and Pu Lao being a son of a dragon and a clam,

Is connected to four types of Divine Skills: "Spit Clouds and Suppressing Qi", "Shouting Thunder Technique", "Traveling the Four Netherworlds", and "Flying the Eight Extremes", particularly resonant with "Shouting Thunder Technique".

And possessing the same origin as the Yin Yang Heart Bell.

Do—!

Dong! Dong! Dong!...

Dang! Dang! Dang!...

The great bell on Zhou Xinglou’s back chimed, producing simultaneously the high-pitched sound of horns, the deafening noise of war drums, and the grand sound of bell chimes...

Huazhong Pula, fond of sounding, echoes reaching the heavens, a unique and far-reaching voice!

Upon hearing this blend of bell, drum, and horn sounds, the tens of thousands of Daoist Soldiers who had been somewhat shaken by the opponent’s loud demand for "thieves", were instantly reassured.

Pu Lao’s tail, with military aura pumping into it, suddenly swelled and coiled around all the Daoist Soldiers, encircling them.

Refusal Horses, Luzhai Fortresses, Observation Towers, Cannons, Corner Towers, Sword Gates... Blood-red banners fluttered, instantly forming a sprawling, impregnable fortress.

Unlike Jiang Baimei, who excels in swift long-distance raids, and Pei Yulou, who specializes in thunderous demolitions and siege warfare,

Zhou Xinglou’s expertise clearly lay in immovable defense, unrivaled in guarding.

"Exclusive Military Skill·Nostalgic Dreams of Blowing Horns and Connecting Camps"!

Under the blessing of this strategic-level military technique.

The three great Daoist Soldier units that Zhou Xinglou kept close - "Coiling Dragon Camp", "Divine Arrow Camp", and "Shesheng Camp" - had their eyes turn blood red, filled with fervor.

The adaptable "Coiling Dragon Camp" inside and the long-range attacking "Divine Arrow Camp" and "Shesheng Camp" outside,

Each drew their various crossbows crafted from the bodies of demons and spirit monsters.

The arrowheads engraved with Spells flashed with a cold light, their intimidating murderous aura piercing through the clouds.

Among them, the main equipment of the two units, the Divine Arm Bow and the Eight-Bull Crossbow, was particularly chilling.

Divine Arm Bow: Falling stars from the sky, Taiyin ghosts and spirits bringing the storm!

Eight-Bull Crossbow: The chill crow arrow, not even an Immortal could escape its sight!

This kind of crossbow needed to be wound by a geared windlass, requiring the strength of 22 stones. Its limbs featured seven arrow tracks, allowing it to shoot seven arrows simultaneously.

Especially the central arrow track, which could also be fitted with a giant arrow, three feet and five inches long, five inches thick, tempered with an evil curse; even a solitary [Military Leader] couldn’t withstand two or three of these.

The range was even far greater than the common firearms, reaching up to three miles. When it hit the ground, it could still penetrate bluestones, easily slaying the [Daoist Soldiers].

"Although I have no idea how you cleverly achieved the status of [Martial Saint] in an instant,

today I shall show you that there are distinctions even among Martial Saints!"

Upon unleashing the [Ten Thousand Enemies Skill], Zhou Xinglou commanded his subordinated Daoist Soldiers with ease, merely through the move of a thought.

Bang——!

The bowstrings burst, whipping up a storm, and a "dark cloud" of lethal intent roared out from within the fortress.

If two armies were to clash, facing such a battle array that represented the highest standard of the mortal world, without corresponding countermeasures, they would instantly be shot into porcupines.

The so-called peasant uprisings would have no chance of success against such power.

Wang Yuan, who was in charge of a group of [Yin Soldiers] and [Yin Generals], had no such concerns.

He rose slightly on his toes, and instantly, his Daoist Soldiers stepped forward and attached themselves tightly onto Qiongqi.

They let loose a chilling gust of bone-piercing yin wind, composed of faces both peerless and resolute, which blew by his side, engulfing the dark clouds and breaking through the atmosphere.

Facing the barrage of arrows.

The avatar of Taibai lunged forward on all fours. With a flash of scorching white from his mouth, the blade light brutally tore the volley of arrows in two.

The Divine Arm Bow and Eight-Bull Crossbow, famed for being able to slay [Ghost Gods], failed to harm even a single hair on them.

In the blink of an eye, the avatar of Taibai merged with his saber, transforming into a piercing white light. After turning in mid-air, it ferociously struck a corner of the fortress.

[Three or four sounds of horns on the battlements, the precious sword in the box sings day and night]

"Ahhhhh..."

A single slash disemboweled hundreds of Daoist Soldiers from the [Shesheng Camp] stationed here, sending fragments of bones and organs flying amongst torrents of blood rain.

Just as Wang Yuan was about to charge into the city, to bloom from the center, the flow of military aura in front of him changed, and in the blink of an eye, the fortress walls restored to their impregnable copper and iron defenses.

The quick-reacting [Coiling Dragon Camp] suddenly pressed forward.

Behind them, another barrage of golden-cracking arrows razed toward them once more.

At the same time, the [Huazhong Pula] on the ground, with a bulging stare, suddenly stamped its front hoof.

Hum——!

The gigantic copper bell on its back rang out loud like a small mountain.

A circle of deep sound waves abruptly spread out from the center where Zhou Xinglou stood, vibrating everything adhered to the ground into fine powder along the way.

If not for the fact that two million inhabitants of the Capital City were in another timeline, this one strike could’ve easily killed tens of thousands of people.

Wang Yuan flapped his wings and adroitly made a turn in mid-air, swiftly avoiding the epicenter of the sonic blast.

Then, a fiery white ring of aura exploded behind him.

His figure flickered several times, and like the wind, he circled the fortress in search of a gap to break through the enemy lines and establish victory in one fell swoop.

However, he found that the [Huazhong Pula] seemed to be one with the fortress.

No matter how he moved, Zhou Xinglou would always maneuver in time, meeting him head-on at every turn.

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!...

One after another, the "Huazhong Sound Bombs" relentlessly pursued him from behind, decisively blocking off any escape route while continuously bearing down on him.

The avatar of Taibai flickered with sharp light in his eyes.

"Facing this kind of turtle-like enemy, trying to win a guerrilla war with the least sacrifice is indeed unrealistic.

My [Martial Saint] status can only be maintained for up to three minutes, so let’s try the tactics provided by Soldier Saint Pei, attacking the spear with a spear, frontal defense break!"

With a thought, the external reinforcement troops immediately took action.

Wang Yuan’s body, which was still slaughtering two demons at the gate of [Three Yang Small Realm], suddenly formed a mantra with his hands and paid homage to the high heavens afar, his mouth rapidly chanting:

"Manipulating the Heavenly Dao, transforming the Two Instruments, creating Yin Yang, turning Qiankun, heeding the pardon! Heaven and Earth are boundless, Qiankun borrowing technique——!"

It was the [Innate Divine Ability Harmonizing Yin and Yang].

But this time was unlike the past; nothing seemed to happen in the eyes of the onlookers.

There were no rolling thunderclouds, no earthshaking quakes, no Child of Qi Fortune blessed by falling stars...

However, the [Great Fate] and a host of [Dou Department] Immortal Officials all suddenly looked up with changed expressions.

That was because in the eyes of these cultivators, well-versed in astrology and fate calculation,

The Tribulation Energy above Yunjing City, which was already dense to the extreme, swirled rapidly, forming a colossal storm eye right above the head of the avatar of Taibai.

The surging Tribulation Energy, like the waters from a floodgate, ceaselessly poured down onto the tip of Qiongqi’s mouth.

Scenes of the mortal world unfolded on their own, belonging to the [Peace Saber Technique].

The core of the divine skill [Harmonizing Yin and Yang] was to "Borrow Technique," harnessing a vast existing energy between heaven and earth for one’s own use.

Beyond the clearly perceptible thunderclouds, volcanoes, tsunamis...

Heavenly events such as "Comet Assaulting the Moon," "Ying Huo Heart Guarding," "Changgeng Accompanying the Moon," as well as the raging Tribulation Energy stirred up by them, are they not part of the might of heaven and earth?

Indeed: When Heaven unleashes a killing there, it moves stars and changes lodgings!

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