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Indeed, the Defender of the Realm had long anticipated that the group lagging behind would not let him off easily. The journey back to the capital would not be smooth; unexpected events were bound to occur, and now, that moment had truly arrived.
A team of nearly a hundred skilled fighters was closing in on him, seemingly intent on seizing the Earth Book. However, the Defender of the Realm was well-prepared and had set up an ambush in the camp, waiting for the enemy to take the bait.
Sure enough, after the group lagging behind launched their surprise attack, the hidden troops in the camp emerged from their tents, feigning sleep as Qi Masters, and launched a counterattack against the attackers.
At that moment, on a nearby hillside, Lu Chen stood with Xing Ru Xie and Su Mo Li, observing the situation below.
Seeing one Qi Master after another burst out from the tents, they immediately realized they had fallen into a trap. The Defender of the Realm had been lying in wait for them all along.
Lu Chen and the others were momentarily stunned, their expressions serious as a sense of foreboding filled their hearts; this battle's outcome was uncertain.
"Lu Chen, what should we do? Given this situation, should we still engage?" Su Mo Li asked anxiously from the side.
Lu Chen blinked and replied, "Of course we must. We have an agreement with Tang Wuqing. If we suddenly flee now, it would tarnish our reputation. We definitely have to engage; however, we should wait a bit longer to assess the situation."
"The Defender of the Realm's subordinates are too powerful, and he hasn't even made a move yet. Those Monk Soldiers haven't acted either; this is truly troublesome. I initially thought we could launch a surprise attack while they were unprepared, but now it seems we're doomed," Xing Ru Xie said as he gazed at the unfolding battle on the nearby hill where fighting was intensifying.
However, the Defender of the Realm himself remained seated calmly in place beside Huang Tai, who appeared composed and deep in thought. The Monk Soldiers—numbering in dozens—were gathered around a Palanquin chanting scriptures, oblivious to the surrounding battle.
At this moment, only members of the Gyeonggi Guard Unit and Inner Court Experts had begun fighting under the Defender of the Realm's command. Everyone else remained still, indicating that the Defender of the Realm possessed sufficient strength to maneuver freely across the battlefield.
From observing the current battle situation alone, it was clear that the Defender of the Realm's reputation was well-deserved; he indeed possessed formidable power.
The Garrison and Inner Court Experts were essentially locked in a stalemate with those who had already engaged in combat. Casualties were minimal due to close-quarters fighting; Yin God Practitioners found themselves at a disadvantage and were instead quite passive.
At that moment, amidst the crowd in the distance, a path opened up as an angry roar echoed through the battlefield like a ferocious beast charging into combat.
Lu Chen and a few others immediately turned their heads upon hearing the sound, only to see a mysterious figure wielding a massive battle axe, dominating the battlefield and forcing all nearby Qi Masters to retreat. No one dared to approach him easily.
This person was like a dark horse, with the battle axe in his hand proving to be invincible. Even the Qi Gong Masters of the Divine Power Body were pushed back, intimidated by the giant Great Axe in this person's grasp, afraid to act recklessly.
In just a few blinks, this individual had swung the battle axe and slain over a dozen Qi Masters, accumulating impressive achievements and exuding an overwhelming presence.
"It’s someone from the heir's side. His movement skills are average, but that battle axe is too powerful," Su Mo Li remarked.
She noticed a hint of truth; the reason this person was formidable lay in the battle axe he wielded. As for his own strength, it was rather ordinary. However, that battle axe was extraordinary, shining brightly like a torch in the night.
The battle axe appeared extremely heavy; when swung, it could shatter gold and split stone. Any Qi Master daring enough to approach would instantly be cut in half, creating a bloody scene. So far, anyone who had dared to engage with this person had essentially met their demise.
At this moment, both the battle axe and its wielder naturally attracted everyone's attention, standing out remarkably.
The Defender of the Realm immediately rose from his seat, gazing at the figure and the battle axe in his hand, his face filled with shock.
"It really is it. It seems the news I received was true. Hmph! Those Taoist Sect fellows are too bold to defy the court and become traitors. If I had known earlier, I would have sent troops to besiege them. This truly infuriates me," the Defender of the Realm said angrily.
"My lord, what’s going on? Who is this person?" Huang Tai asked, somewhat confused. He had only heard about the battle axe but did not know much of the details. Moreover, he was merely a Baron; what the Defender of the Realm knew did not necessarily mean he knew as well.
"Hmph! It’s those Yin Yang Gate fellows playing tricks. The Four Great Sects seem to have no desire to live anymore. This time I have captured evidence against them; I can wipe them off the map at any time," the Defender of the Realm stated.
"To think it’s them! They are truly detestable. My lord has been tolerating them for so long, yet they still resorted to refining the State Axe to plot against the court. They are simply seeking their own doom," Huang Tai said indignantly, filled with rage.
On another side, on the hillside, Lu Chen and others were also watching the battlefield intently. As soon as the State Axe appeared, Lu Chen blinked rapidly.
"Has the State Axe finally confronted the court directly?" Lu Chen seemed to be speaking to himself.
"What? What's going on?" Su Mo Li asked from the side, somewhat confused. Although he was the Saintess of the Su Family, he was still unaware of many matters in the Central Plains. For instance, very few people knew about the State Axe, except for some high-ranking members of the Taoist Sect.
Only individuals like Essence, Divine Dragon's Hideout, and Shen Taiyi from Star Gate would be aware of the existence of the State Axe.
It was unclear how the Defender of the Realm obtained this information. This person had great powers and seemed to know about various significant events; their sources of information were elusive, almost like an all-knowing figure.
Lu Chen had stumbled upon the matter of the State Axe when he pursued Yuan Ruyi and accidentally entered Yin Yang Gate.
At that time, Lu Chen was still somewhat skeptical and uncertain. Now it seemed that it was indeed true, and Yin Yang Gate had intentions to oppose the court. After all, the Buddhist Sect's momentum was currently much stronger than that of the Taoist Sect.
The emperor of the Great Ugly Dynasty believed in the Buddhist Sect and supported it at every turn while subtly suppressing the Taoist Sect. This situation had long caused dissatisfaction among the Four Great Sects, which had been secretly gathering strength to deal with the court. The Successor Gathering was a sign of this. With the Four Great Sects stepping forward, how far could the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty and Buddhist Sect be?
"It is the State Axe, an artifact personally refined by Essence in conjunction with several ancestors from the Taoist Sect. Its power is unimaginable. I didn't expect them to use this in their bid for the Earth Book; their determination is evident," Lu Chen said.
Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie both nodded silently, recognizing the seriousness of the situation; they were not fools.
"We should take action as well; let's give a push to the giant wheel that will lead to the downfall of the Great Zhou Dynasty," Lu Chen remarked. Then, the three exchanged glances before entering Jun Bell.
Lu Chen manipulated Jun Bell, expanding it infinitely until it was as large as a mountain, then forcefully crashed it downward.
In a fleeting moment, intense vibrations erupted from within Jun Bell, resembling thunder. Su Mo Li and Xing Ru Xie nearly fell to the ground, while Lu Chen remained seated calmly, diligently controlling Jun Bell.
As Jun Bell hit the ground, Lu Chen and the other two immediately flew out. Su Mo Li employed her family's enchanting technique; however, this spell had no effect on the monks guarding around the Palanquin—they were utterly unafraid of such dark arts.
The essence of Buddhism lies in its mindset, which is completely pure and free from any impurities. As a result, external forces and appearances have little effect on them. Su Mo Li's attack was akin to merely scratching an itch.
Then, Lu Chen summoned the Demon Emperor Manifestation. This time, he held nothing back and unleashed all the Demon Emperor Manifestations he had refined for his own use into the battle.
Among these Demon Emperor Manifestations were Mao, Deng, Jiang, and the general from the Ape Demon Clan, all of whom charged into the fray.
The Demon Emperor Manifestation stood over ten zhang tall, with a terrifying visage. As soon as it emerged, the ground trembled, crushing surrounding enemies. All Qi Masters in its path were slaughtered, with the Garrison and Inner Court Experts suffering the most casualties.
Even the monks could no longer remain calm; they stood up with their Dharma Staffs ready to fight. However, they were no match for the Demon Emperor Manifestation and were quickly forced back after just a few exchanges.
Lu Chen let out a roar and summoned the Five Elements, Five Symbols Great Disk. Two massive Yin Yang Fish danced in the air and charged toward the Palanquin. No force could impede Lu Chen as he advanced.
Now at the Void Immortal Level, his methods were beyond what ordinary people could imagine. Even if the Defender of the Realm intervened personally, it would be impossible to stop Lu Chen.
In just a few breaths, Lu Chen had slaughtered dozens of Monk Soldiers and arrived right in front of the Palanquin.
At this moment, nearly all forces of the Defender of the Realm were held back, including the Defender of the Realm himself and Huang Tai, leader of the Loyalty and Righteousness Sixteen Men, both trapped without any chance to escape.
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