Chapter 450: Chapter 334: Treacherous Rat Territory, Swift Rescue! (Double-Length)

Boom!

This thunderous power was even stronger than before!

The Kangjin Rat seemed like an embodiment of thunder, wielding its powerful Thunder Demon Techniques with unlimited might.

It was indeed only a step, perhaps even half a step, away from becoming a Great Demon!

Only then could it be evenly matched with Su Fengye in battle.

Su Fengye’s sword qi no longer seemed so overwhelmingly unstoppable in the face of this thunder.

In the distance.

Song Changming and his team had just dispatched some sneaky rat demons and casually extracted their Demon Blood Essence.

Though the quality wasn’t all that great, even small gains should not be wasted.

"Further on lies a land occupied by a notorious rat, there’s an extremely powerful giant rat there, better not proceed," Feng Xingzhuo said with a solemn expression, advising Song Changming.

This journey was made much smoother thanks to his guidance, allowing Song Changming to hunt demons and gather blood while avoiding dangerous territories occupied by powerful demons.

Without Feng Xingzhuo leading the way, Song Changming wouldn’t dare to search around so freely and boldly.

Song Changming nodded, ready to agree to take a different path.

Suddenly, in the direction Feng Xingzhuo pointed, heavenly thunder descended upon the land of the rat, its immense brightness dazzleingly blinding.

Even from a great distance, they could see the thunder light wreaking havoc, rumbling continuously.

The most crucial thing was amidst the overwhelming thunder, a sword qi seemed to penetrate heaven and earth, breaking through the dark clouds to combat the rolling heavenly thunder.

"That is!"

Song Changming was deeply impressed by the power of this sword qi, instantly recalling the overpowering sword qi that broke the protective array days ago.

It’s Su Fengye!

Su Qingqing’s elderly father!

"General!" Guan Yuntai also gazed from afar, his demeanor turning serious.

Obviously, he too recognized the seemingly familiar sword qi.

"Is it the Su family fighting someone over there?!"

"Shall we go over?" Feng Xingzhuo asked Song Changming, looking at him.

He had just mentioned it was a treacherous place, but ultimately the decision lay with Song Changming, the team’s commander, and he could only follow orders.

Song Changming quickly made up his mind, instructing, "Xingzhuo, Yuntai, if things look bad at any time, retreat with the team on your own, everyone prioritizes self-preservation, that’s an order."

With these words, everyone understood—they had to go.

In any normal scenario, they would attend to such a commotion rather than ignore it.

After all, it’s their mission, and they must explore thoroughly no matter what.

If indeed they gained intel, aiding in rescuing hostages would surely be a significant military achievement.

The team wasted no time, moving rapidly toward the flashing lightning area.

Closer they got, stronger the surrounding electric element felt, almost disrupting the local magnetic field.

The military armor flickered with arcs, the numbing impact of electricity spread over everyone’s bodies, growing more intense.

Unavoidably, the generals tapped into their Innate Qi Aura for protection.

Halfway through, Song Changming’s eyes narrowed, his vision extended forward, spotting several frantic figures.

"Stay close!"

Song Changming suddenly burst as he summoned the power of wind and thunder around him, accelerating swiftly, creating a chain of sonic booms in the air.

Leaving the team far behind.

In the distance, six members of the Su Clan were escorting a woman in wide-sleeved dress running for their lives.

"Pick up the pace, Miss Gu!" one Su Clan member urged anxiously as the Rat Demon swarm closed in from behind.

"Don’t worry about me, each of you, flee for your lives," Gu Xinyue gasped.

Although not completely without Martial Arts Cultivation, hers was shallow, merely physically strong with no inner qi, let alone Innate Qi Aura.

"Elder Feng Ye ordered to protect Miss with our lives!" the Su Clan member resolutely stated.

Under Su Fengye’s command, only if Gu Xinyue survives, do they have a chance at survival.

Gu Xinyue’s life was far more valuable than theirs combined.

"Nowhere to run!"

The Rat Demon’s eyes gleamed bright, its dark horns channeling lightning onto the lagging Su Clan members below.

Despite decent Innate Cultivation, they had been incapacitated after encounters with Lu Ran and Lu Daoshen.

Wounded, weak, to prevent any resistance en route that would cause unnecessary trouble.

Thus helpless against the pursuing Rat Demons, they were swiftly electrocuted and fell.

Only Gu Xinyue remained, and as she found no way out, a long saber suddenly zoomed past, grazing her cheek.

It whisked away a few strands of hair, piercing the skull of a Rat Demon lunging at her.

The soaring saber then changed direction, slicing through several Rat Demons before coming to a vibrating stop before Gu Xinyue.

Staring at the long saber, still in shock, someone flew past and gently landed, retrieving the saber.

"Please retreat, my troops are at the back and can ensure your safety," Song Changming spoke.

"You’re the general from Cui Bai Dao; thank you for saving me. Please also rescue those Su Clan members," Gu Xinyue recognized Song Changming’s General Armor, sighed in relief, and hastily said.

Concerned those left behind would fall to the Rat Demons.

Glancing at the Su Clan members sheathed in stone debris, Song Changming replied casually, "I will do my best."

Noticing the Rat Demons intended on capturing alive rather than killing the Su Family members.

Thus not worrying, he unleashed Thunderfire Blade Qi from his long saber, sweeping across the Rat Demon swarm.

"Electrocute him!" a Rat Demon leader exclaimed at Song Changming’s alarming prowess.

In an instant, myriad lightning bolts converged on Song Changming.

"General, watch out!" Gu Xinyue couldn’t help but exclaim, covering her mouth as Song Changming remained nonchalantly standing there.

Song Changming seemed unfazed by the lightning bursting upon him, enveloping him like a giant glowing lightbulb.

"Is this all you’ve got," feeling the power of the lightning, Song Changming dismissed it as trivial.

With the Thunder Roar Body trait, much of this power was greatly negated.

Coupled with his naturally formidable bodily defense, this lightning posed little injury.

Just quite a spectacle.

"All shall stay and leave their Demon Blood."

Without any protective measures, enduring the thunderbolts, Song Changming strode toward the Rat Demon crowd.

With each step, his velocity surged.

The ground shattered into massive rock fragments; his form shrouded in purple-gold lightning, darted back and forth within the demon swarm.

The Rat Demons, although adept at Thunder Demon Techniques, appeared quick in action.

But, compared to Song Changming sporting the Little Witch Speed Seal, it was a futile struggle.

In a blink, Song Changming continually dispatched dozens of Rat Demons.

Subsequently, Feng Xingzhuo and others arrived, fortifying Gu Xinyue, joining the fray.

Despite their numbers, Rat Demons were not particularly brave.

As casualties rose, many began retreating, seeking to flee underground.

No decree from their Great King outweighed preserving their demon lives.

"Mere Demon Blood desires escape,"

Song Changming stomped heavily, unearthing some burrowing Rat Demons.

A slash yielded further Rat Demon casualties.

Ultimately turning into Demon Blood Essence, taken by him.

"Cough cough..."

A few heavily wounded Su Clan members struggled from beneath the rubble.

Song Changming’s combat commotion affected them, trapping them in debris, nearly resulting in their demise.

They barely survived.

"Are you all alright? These despicable Rat Demons, forgive our delayed arrival, sparing you such ordeal," Guan Yuntai approached, supporting the Su Clan members, concerned.

Speaking grimly, he delivered a kick to a nearby Rat Demon corpse.

The Su Clan members exchanged looks, what more could be said?

Only despite their weakness, expressing gratitude, "Thanks to the army generals’ rescue, we are saved. Upon return, the Su Family shall bestow generous gifts."

"Oh, you’re too kind, forget any grievances," Guan Yuntai laughed, sighing internally with relief.

Song Changming had a blast fighting, causing his heart to race nervously.

If these Su Clan members perished due to Song Changming’s ’carelessness,’ the aftermath would be catastrophic.

Luckily, whether through the general’s restraint or the Su Family’s resilience, they survived without truly being buried alive...