MMORPG: War God, You are Invincible Again-Chapter 546 - 34 The War Arrives

The eerie strike of the Blood Blade shattered Jin Zhan’s confidence; he had focused on strengthening his body, claiming to be invincible across the cosmos. As the Blood Blade severed his arm, it also cut through his pride in one fell swoop.

As the blade was poised to strike down again, Jin Zhan couldn’t muster a single thought of resistance.

At that moment, Yan Fei’s furious shout came from the horizon, followed by layers of rocky spikes rising like waves.

Ku Ke summoned a sea of blood to suppress it, "Don’t worry about Yan Fei for now, kill Jin Zhan!"

The Blood Blade, controlled by the three Earth Realm Celestial Gods, swooped down again with a whistling sound.

At the same time, Hua Cai had completed her spell, "Kun Sen’s Prison!"

All the Heavenly Gods on the side of Spring Fragrance Pavilion, including the Blood Blade, were pulled into a world surrounded by ancient trees.

Inside, the ancient trees and vines launched attacks at everyone.

Ku Ke, commanding the Blood Blade, slashed through everything before him, including this miniature world.

Cai Hua’s skill didn’t hurt Ku Ke and the others, but it bought enough time for Yan Fei to take Jin Zhan away.

Ku Ke, having shattered the barrier, looked grim. He knew he would no longer have the chance to kill Jin Zhan; he withdrew the Blood Blade and dissolved the combined forces of the three.

Yan Fei looked at the opposing side coldly and asked, "Why betray the Eternal clan?"

"Betrayal?" Ku Ke laughed out loud, "What is this talking about betrayal? You’ve been sitting on the throne of power for too long; haven’t you ever thought of abdicating in favor of someone more capable?"

"Do you think you’re qualified to lead the Eternal clan?" Yan Fei said, "Intentionally sabotaging the seal, causing the Demon Beast tide to break out prematurely, deliberately plotting to kill the clan’s Celestial Gods, just for these two crimes alone, I can sentence you to death!"

"Ha ha ha, let’s wait and see who gets the last laugh!" With that, Ku Ke led his group of Heavenly Gods to withdraw.

Hua Cai hastily asked, "Lord Yan Fei, shall we not pursue them?"

Yan Fei shook his head, "To break your barrier with one strike, that Blood Blade skill is not to be underestimated. Besides, Jin Zhan has no will to fight now, and the opponents have three Earth Realm Celestial Gods; you and I together do not have a certain chance of victory."

Yan Fei’s considerations were profound. He had never seen the two Earth Realm Celestial Gods under Ku Ke’s command, which made him realize there could be many more powerful forces hidden behind Spring Fragrance Pavilion. The pressing matter was to retrieve the other Heavenly Gods one by one and ensure they were not assassinated by Ku Ke.

"Convey my order, all members of the Eternal clan be on alert, target the forces of Spring Fragrance Pavilion, kill—the Relentless!"

The Demon Beast tide was nearing its end; most of the beasts had retreated, and roads were becoming unobstructed again. At the same time, Yan Fei’s orders spread throughout the entire primary region of the Eternal clan.

At first, the major cities did not understand why Yan Fei would issue such an order, but as deeper information was revealed, the people’s anger surged.

It was just a pity that the Spring Fragrance Pavilion in every city had been deserted. The people of the two clans, with no place to vent their rage, refocused their attention on the Demon Beast tide, which had not completely withdrawn yet.

Lu Hong and Pudas had stayed in the City Lord Mansion for quite some time, gradually developing a good relationship with the City Lord and others.

The City Lord was full of goodwill toward this human who had uncovered the secrets of Spring Fragrance Pavilion.

Seeing that Lu Hong practiced Pure Steel Battle Energy, the City Lord generously shared resources and even opened his treasury, allowing Lu Hong to choose a suitable weapon.

However, since most of the Eternal clan’s weapons were crafted with the Earth Element affinity in mind, there was not one that suited Lu Hong.

"Here’s what we’ll do, City #026 has an elfin master blacksmith who can forge Demigod-level weapons. Take these materials to her, and tell her I sent you. She will forge a suitable weapon for you as a reward for your contributions during the Demon Beast tide."

The City Lord also produced the materials needed to forge a Demigod-level weapon while speaking. These materials were precious but not particularly special in the Eternal clan, given their abundant resources. Since Lu Hong requested a warrior’s weapon and the Eternal clan didn’t have warrior-class members, these materials were wasting away in the City Lord’s treasury. So, he decided to give them all to Lu Hong in one go, as it was better to do a good deed rather than let them gather dust.

The City Lord looked towards his son, "You should go with them as well, you know Aunt Lili, greet her for me, and by the way, help me deliver this letter to the hands of City Lord Bai An."

Carefully packing the letter his father had entrusted to him, Pudas said, "Lord Yan Fei has ordered a full-scale war against Spring Fragrance Pavilion, what do you plan to do this time, Father?"

The City Lord glanced indifferently at his son and chuckled, "What? Can’t wait to take my place? When you ascend to the rank of Demigod, come and discuss these matters with me. For now, you have just one task, to focus on your training."

"Oh!" Pudas nodded helplessly, he was just hoping to learn a thing or two in advance.

Concerned about their safety on the road, the City Lord instructed them to travel light and not delay on the way.

"Dad, if you’re worried about our safety, shouldn’t you send a guard squad to escort us?"

The City Lord shook his head, "The extent of Spring Fragrance Pavilion’s forces is unknown to us at the moment. If I send a guard squad to escort you, the target would be too large, making it easy for us to be ambushed in the outskirts. Besides, it’s not conducive to maneuver with a larger group. I’ve seen what Lu Hong is capable of; with him leading you, escaping won’t be difficult. Moreover, the soldiers have just survived a beast tide and are utterly exhausted; it wouldn’t be wise to send them on a long trek to escort you."

These words were not an explanation for Pudas but rather an insight for Lu Hong. The City Lord had watched Lu Hong stay composed against Demigod-level opponents during the beast tide. At the early stage of Third Transition, he had such calm thinking, step by step luring Demigods deep into the beast tide, using the strength of the beast tide to weaken them, and finally unleashing a skill that could match a blow from a Demigod. Such an ability was by no means simple.

Although the City Lord did not know the full extent of Lu Hong’s background, such a person would always be a dazzling presence no matter where they were.

The next morning, Lu Hong and Pudas set off towards City No. 026, estimating that the journey would take over a month, but neither of them was in much of a hurry.

Arriving near City No. 026 at leisure, Pudas pointed to the towering mountain range ahead, "Once we cross that mountaintop, we will reach City No. 026. The city is built in the central basin of a circular mountain range, which makes it easy to attack but hard to defend."

"Why would they build a city in such a place?"

"Because of the Earth Fire Eye." Pudas explained, "At the center of this circular mountain range, there’s an Earth Fire Eye with abundant Fire Elements, which can be used for forging and various alchemy acts, that’s why they established the city here. Moreover, City No. 026 is also known as the Alchemy Capital of the Eternal Continent; most of the weapons in the prime region come from here."

While they were talking, Lu Hong sensed some disturbance and quickly pulled Pudas to hide in the woods, "Conceal our auras! Silence!"

Seconds later, a massive army charged in from a distance, carrying a flag Pudas had never seen before, but it was not hard to deduce that they were Spring Fragrance Pavilion’s forces.

The two did their best to conceal their presence and, fortunately, the large number of the enemy troops did not attempt any detailed perception checks, so the hidden pair remained unnoticed.

For two whole hours, a military force of at least a million passed near where Lu Hong was hiding—a uniform batch of Third Transition powerhouses. The army quickly scaled the mountains and launched a surprise attack on the unsuspecting City No. 026.

Suddenly, the basin filled with the roar of battle cries, and countless Magic Power skills erupted in a dazzling display.

Pudas’s face turned pale, "They’re actually attacking City No. 026! We must get away quickly!"

"Are you sure City No. 026 will fall?" Lu Hong asked gravely.

"Yes, the city’s garrison is not strong, and they’ve just repelled a beast tide, leaving them weary. Spring Fragrance Pavilion’s attack came so suddenly, I reckon they won’t be able to hold."

"Let’s find an opportunity to reach the mountaintop for a better view."

Carefully, the two made their way to the summit that Spring Fragrance Pavilion had not yet occupied and peered down.

In just a short half-hour, City No. 026 had transformed into a sea of flames.

"It’s too far, I can’t make out anything," Pudas said after staring for a while before giving up.

However, Lu Hong, using his divine sight, could see everything happening below.

As Pudas had conjectured, the Spring Fragrance Pavilion’s army was unstoppable. The city’s defenses were breached in a moment. Moreover, these soldiers, in groups of ten, summoned blood-colored battle sabers, slicing through the well-equipped city guards with ease, only the Demigod Magic Tools could withstand their terrifying attacks.

"They can actually use the power of blood?" Lu Hong wondered, puzzled.

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