The Bronze Gate slowly closed, and those outside, the Ghost Soldiers and Ghost Generals, were gradually bound and sealed within the Nine Heavens Dragon Suppression Scroll by Wang Long and his companions.
As the gate fully shut, tranquility returned to the world. The moon hung high in the sky, casting a serene glow. If not for the severed limbs and bloodstains of the Jiao Clan Warriors on the surface of the sea, this place could almost be described as peaceful and harmonious.
Ling Li glanced at the tragic scene on the sea and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Xue stepped forward and gently patted her shoulder, offering encouragement.
Ling Li was momentarily taken aback but soon smiled at Jiang Xue.
Since their acquaintance, they had been almost constantly at odds with each other, unable to trust one another. Especially Jiang Xue, who had harbored doubts about this mysterious woman suddenly appearing in the Serpent Demon Clan's forbidden area. However, seeing her fight desperately to protect her homeland and safeguard her Four Seas without regard for her own life had completely changed Jiang Xue's previous misconceptions.
They exchanged smiles, as if they shared a deep understanding, completely setting aside their past grievances, even feeling a sense of camaraderie.
After all, one was the newly appointed leader of the Serpent Demon Clan, while the other was a princess of the Jiao Dragon Clan. Both bore the heavy responsibility of saving their people from life-threatening dangers, making them truly empathize with each other.
Moreover, putting all that aside, they were just young girls in their prime.
Wang Long seemingly glanced at the two of them casually, revealing a faint smile.
The three of them lightly landed on their respective fierce beasts and silently confronted Yang Fuhai, who stood high above at the gate of Bronze City under the moonlight.
“How many wronged Vengeful Spirits remain unrelieved in your Bronze City?!”
Wang Long suddenly shouted loudly, feeling disgusted and resentful towards those who died on the battlefield yet remained bound in spirit, still fighting for them.
“Oh? Does the esteemed Dragon Lord truly care for these already deceased Vengeful Spirits? Hahaha, how naive! I’m not afraid to tell you… there are probably no less than a million Vengeful Spirits in Bronze City! What you managed to resist and seal just now was merely one-thousandth of that!”
“To achieve your goals, you would sacrifice the souls of the dead! Such people dare to claim they follow the heavenly path! They dare to proclaim it is their destiny?!”
Yang Fuhai laughed heartily: “Has heaven ever shown mercy? If heaven were merciful, why wouldn’t it allow these deceased to transcend and reincarnate? Why must they wander this world as Lone Souls? Why should they have to be bound by us and become sacrifices?!”
Wang Long remained silent for a moment before suddenly speaking solemnly: “Alright! Since heaven shows no mercy, I will change it! Since heaven does not comply with human wishes, I vow to use my strength for all living beings to establish a cycle for Lone Souls! Let all wronged souls have a day of transcendence! Let those wandering without a home be reborn as humans!”
“Since heaven is unjust, I will reestablish heaven!”
These words shook everyone’s hearts! Even the Heavenly Python, Dragon Duel, Chaos, and Yang Fuhai himself felt a sense of shock!
"Who is this person? How can he have such great ambitions and aspirations? Such a grand wish is beyond what human effort can achieve! To set such lofty goals for oneself is merely to hinder one's own cultivation!"
Wang Long, disregarding the astonished gazes of the crowd, continued loudly, "Behind that Bronze Gate, countless Vengeful Spirits are bound. Here, I vow that one day, I will break the city and release all the Lone Souls! One day, I will allow all the fallen souls to transcend!"
At that moment, he felt as if the world had changed when he spoke those words... There was an inexplicable sensation, as if something light as silk had settled upon him.
Yang Fuhai paused for a moment before bursting into laughter, "Good, good! Truly amusing arrogance! Even the Human Emperor himself wouldn't dare to claim such grand aspirations! You, a mere leader of Dragon City, actually dare to utter such wild words!"
Wang Long replied solemnly, "You think it's arrogance or delusion, but I know this is the vision of my heart. Since I dare to make such a grand vow here, I am not afraid of it being unachievable! Defeating you and then taking these bound Lone Souls is just the first step!"
"Very well! If you have the ability, come and try!"
With that, Bronze City suddenly soared into the air!
Soaring high!
Like a floating palace in the sky!
The entire city-sized artifact truly blocked out the sun with its Heavenly Shield, spanning across the land! The view of everyone was completely obscured; for a moment, in the Sea and Sky, only the shadow of Bronze City remained!
"War! Slaughter! Disaster! Weapons! Flames of war! Conspiracy! Open schemes! Timing! Geography! Harmony among people! The spirit of war cuts down enemies from all directions! Kill!"
In an explosive moment, Bronze City seemed to boil over; an unmatched fierce momentum transformed into waves of energy cascading down from above like a rolling Heavenly River, descending from the Nine Heavens to strike at Wang Long and his companions!
This momentum, under the suppression of Bronze City and its Heavenly Shield blocking out the sun, felt even more oppressive and heavy!
"Hmm?! This person's aura seems to merge with Bronze City, becoming one with this war machine! No wonder he is called the War King, God of Slaughter! No wonder he is the right-hand man of the Human Emperor, Divine Might General!"
Even Wang Long and his companions could not help but be awed by this momentum as they looked up at that seemingly frenzied figure high above.
High above, with a face like madness!
"Split up and fight!"
Wang Long shouted loudly and flew forward first. He raised his hand and unleashed a Thunderous Lightning filled with sharp and fierce energy that erupted violently, disrupting several incoming auras.
At the same time, Jiang Xue and Ling Li flew out to either side. One wielded the Azure Wind and Yellow Spring Staff while the other held the Calming Sea Glass Pearl. They danced in the wind, conjuring ropes like waves and shimmering glass resembling a vast galaxy to resist, suppress, bind, and seal those ten directions of energy.
In the face of the overwhelming and tyrannical aura of slaughter from the Ten Directions War, the three ferocious beasts—Dragon Duel, Heavenly Python, and Chaos—did not retreat in the slightest. Instead, their eyes sparkled with brilliance, as if they had returned to the era of Primordial times! That era of relentless battles and reckless abandon!
It was precisely because of a mad and powerful opponent like Yang Fuhai that the Three Great Beasts could unleash their passionate fighting spirit!
"Primordial! Ancient! Chaos! Brutality! Cunning! Ignorance!"
Countless chaotic and frenzied auras swirled through the sky like a disordered galaxy, clashing violently with the aura of Yang Fuhai's Ten Directions Slaughter, creating a tumultuous disturbance in the atmosphere akin to a raging sea!
This battle had transcended ordinary techniques and realm comparisons; it was a contest of personal comprehension, perception of the world, and understanding of oneself!
They tightly connected themselves with the world, merging their talents, cultivation, realm, Vital Energy, attributes, techniques, Martial Arts, as well as their personality, psychology, emotions, and knowledge into one unique and distinctive aura—a momentum that soared into battle!
Such combat also allowed Wang Long, Jiang Xue, and Ling Li to rapidly progress!
For ordinary people witnessing such a battle firsthand would undoubtedly gain immense benefits; their cultivation would soar, their horizons would expand, and they would experience continuous enlightenment. Moreover, these three individuals possessed extraordinary talents and great wisdom. They were not merely spectators but active participants in this fierce conflict!
In just this short period, the three of them underwent subtle transformations; their cultivation and perspectives advanced wildly! Although they could not yet merge all aspects of themselves into their aura like Dragon Duel and Yang Fuhai did, they were infinitely close—infinitely approaching that state!
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