The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1221 - 652: This Time, You Can’t Escape

Zhang Yan Yi has arrived!

At this moment, both the soldiers led by Gongsun on the city wall and Zhao Douan’s group below were pleasantly surprised to see the vast expanse of blue clouds spreading from the south.

The blue clouds initially appeared as just a speck, but they quickly expanded within the time of a single breath, occupying half of the sky and standing equal to the red clouds.

And on top of the blue clouds, a tall figure stood with hands behind his back, exuding authority without anger. It was the current Heavenly Master.

The "Great La Ba" in the red clouds seemed to see his arch-enemy, and with a furious roar, the red clouds gathered like a storm, surging towards the Old Heavenly Master.

Zhang Yan Yi simply let out a cold snort and said indifferently:

"Evil must be eliminated."

The Heavenly Book Jade Scroll hanging at his waist flew up on its own, and each true word of the Great Dao triggered the blue clouds, which surged forward to meet them.

This time, however, the balance of power shifted. Back in the Yu Country’s domain, the Old Heavenly Master, having regained his full cultivation, faced the suppressed Great La Ba, leaving no suspense in the outcome.

Under countless gazes, the blue and red clouds collided, and the latter only lasted a few breaths before being engulfed and overwhelmed by the mighty blue clouds.

"Zhang... Heavenly Master Zhang?!" Zhao Shixiong, holding the Soul-breaking Blade, stood dumbfounded.

"Master!"

Three priests, feeling a sense of relief after surviving a great danger, showed relaxed expressions.

Suddenly, Yu Xiu turned her head towards Zhao Douan, suspiciously questioning:

"Did you know beforehand that Master would come here? How did you know?"

Zhao Douan smiled and said:

"Didn’t I say before that once we arrived at Border City, the Heavenly Master would find his way here?"

The reasoning was indeed sound, but how could it be so coincidental... Yu Xiu felt there was more to it.

But just as she was about to ask, the brief skirmish in the sky concluded as the Great La Ba struggled momentarily, only to be completely engulfed by the blue clouds, disappearing without a trace.

Meanwhile, the countless troops of the Liao Clan on the ground suffered "backlash," all turning pale and withdrawing from their ritual state.

"Zhang! Yan! Yi!"

Po Yun’s body erupted with black flames in utter fury. He looked up at the figure in the sky, and suddenly golden fluid began to flow from his eyes.

In a furious growl, he launched himself upwards with an incomparable posture, aiming to attack the Old Heavenly Master.

This move seemed reckless, but it was perfectly timed just as Zhang Yan Yi had subdued the Great La Ba.

The theory was that at this point, the Old Heavenly Master was at his weakest, with old force spent and new force yet to arise.

Yet Zhang Yan Yi merely glanced coldly downward, not even retrieving the Heavenly Book, and simply raised his hand, pressing downward!

"Boom!"

In that instant, everyone’s eardrums vibrated, their hearts skipping a beat.

"Pfft!"

The once menacing Po Yun began bleeding profusely from his pores, spitting out pale golden blood as the skin on his forehead cracked and rapidly spread across his body. Soon, his flesh collapsed and withered.

This first warrior of the Liao Clan, a powerhouse just a step away from the Heavenly Human Realm, became powerless, turning into a "blood gourd," half-rising before his life ended. His corpse fell lifelessly to the ground like a kite with a broken string.

He died.

Po Yun was crushed to death by Zhang Yan Yi with just a gesture.

This scene didn’t just shock all of the Liao, even Zhao Douan was stunned.

How... was it easier than when Zhang suppressed "Man Gu" in the past? Is this the power of a fully-realized Heavenly Master Zhang?

How far has he advanced in the Heavenly Human Realm? Is he just one step away from becoming a "Human Immortal"?

But Zhao Douan had no time to ponder further, for he noticed a familiar figure quickly distancing itself.

It was Qi Yuchun!

Zhao Douan shouted loudly, "Stop him!"

Zhang Yan Yi’s gaze shifted downward, noticing Qi Yuchun fleeing at full speed.

Qi Yuchun, terrified, fled, trying to replicate his previous escape at Yansuo Lake. Unfortunately, he hadn’t gotten far before feeling as though the entire world was "constricting" around him.

"A Heavenly Magician, able to channel the mighty power of the heavens to suppress and kill... It’s true."

Qi Yuchun murmured, stopping in his tracks, holding a long spear as he turned around, realizing there was no hope of escape.

Today, he too, like Ren Kun before him, would be captured alive, stripped of his powers, and publicly executed in the Capital.

He suddenly laughed, peering towards Zhao Douan, and shouted loudly:

"No one can judge me!"

With that, the former commander of the Forbidden Army suddenly gripped the spearhead with both hands, thrusting it fiercely into his own heart.

"Pfft!"

The spear pierced through Qi Yuchun, and his body slowly began to fall to the ground.

Hence, the last master within the Kuangfu Society fell.

"Xu Jianwen is gone!"

Suddenly, the keen-eyed Han Zhao exclaimed, pointing to the central area of the Liao Clan’s army:

"He was just standing there. When did he disappear?"

Did Xu Jianwen run away?

Zhao Shixiong was startled and looked up, only to find that indeed, Xu Jianwen’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

"Governor..." He looked instinctively towards Zhao Douan, only to be stunned to realize that the "governor" beside him had also vanished.

Only to see Zhao Douan, somehow having already moved eastward, with only his voice echoing back:

"He can’t escape."

With the Dragon Essence in hand, as long as the distance between them wasn’t too vast, Zhao Douan could accurately track Jian Wen’s position.

"Master—"

Tuoba Weizhi didn’t hesitate, instinctively giving chase.

...

...

To the east of Border City, in a forest far from the battlefield.

Xu Jianwen hurriedly ran, having discarded his cumbersome cloak, dressed in luxurious short garments, and wove through the forest in slight panic.

The moment Zhang Yan Yi commanded the blue clouds from the south, he discreetly infiltrated the army, decisively crushed the Teleportation Treasure Pearl, and made his escape.

And after escaping, he turned back to witness the scene of the blue clouds blanketing the distant sky.