Chapter 74: Chapter 74: The Struggling Dragon Still Fights

“No!!”

For the first time, a look of panic finally appeared on Helan Ying’s normally composed face.

However, Xu Yang didn’t hesitate at all.

The pitch-black blade swept down like a ferocious demon dragon.

Splurt!

Blood gushed out like a fountain, splattering all over Xu Yang.

His right arm landed perfectly into the Celestial Refining Divine Tripod.

Black flames rose up, engulfing it completely.

Yet, the arm remained utterly undamaged under the black flames.

Xu Yang’s heart trembled. He glanced at the agonized, screaming Helan Ying.

“The arm of a Myriad Phenomena Realm expert—even with the fire I can unleash now, I still can’t refine it.”

But that didn’t matter.

Just leave it in the Divine Tripod for now.

“Aaaaahhh~~~”

Helan Ying roared hideously, looking like he wanted to devour someone alive.

Wuo Longyue grinned and simply tossed Helan Ying aside.

Though the Kunwu Division couldn’t keep Xu Yang, giving Helan Ying a lesson was something Wuo Longyue couldn’t ask for more.

Still, even he had to admire Xu Yang’s ruthlessness!

To strike just like that right in front of Tuoba Hongyu.

Even for a Myriad Phenomena Realm, losing an arm requires priceless treasures to recover.

But doing this was just too satisfying.

He didn’t fear Helan Ying’s revenge at all.

“Xu Yang, do you even know what you’re doing?” Tuoba Hongyu stared hard at Xu Yang, her eyes unbearably cold.

Xu Yang stood up, looked at her, and said blandly, “He tried to kill me twice. I broke his arm. Too much?”

“You…”

Tuoba Hongyu’s eyelid twitched; her face turned completely gloomy. “Looks like you still don’t understand your situation!”

What she wanted was Xu Yang’s cooperation—and some sense!

Not this unbridled audacity before her, on Barbarian land!

Xu Yang licked his lips, sneering coldly, “Finally dropped the mask, huh?”

This was the image of the Barbarian princess he had in mind.

Everything before this was, obviously, an act!

Whoosh!

Tuoba Hongyu’s answer was to vanish instantly from where she stood.

Xu Yang felt a chill pierce his body, swinging a fist back at once without hesitation.

Boom!

Agonizing pain shot through his fist. Xu Yang grunted, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth as he staggered back in disarray.

“Peak of Yin Realm!”

Tuoba Hongyu’s cultivation was high; her strength overwhelming.

She stared at Xu Yang with icy intent and lunged again.

Her palm curved like lightning, wild as a storm.

Wuo Longyue decisively retreated far away, watching in silence.

This was something he dared not get involved with!

“Don’t forget your identity. You’re nothing but a castaway from King Beixuan’s estate!”

“This is the Barbarian Race!”

Tuoba Hongyu roared in fury, suppressing Xu Yang completely.

Xu Yang kept backing up, his muscles and bones creaking and twitching, fresh blood seeping from his skin.

The terrifying force made resisting impossible.

Yet there wasn’t the slightest fear in Xu Yang’s eyes.

“Even if you are a fourth-tier Alchemist, in my Barbarian lands, only cooperation can keep you alive!”

“The respect I show you isn’t so you can act without restraint!”

Thunder!

Xu Yang staggered, half-knelt on the ground.

He struggled to lift his head, grinning at Tuoba Hongyu.

Tuoba Hongyu frowned. She did not like that look in Xu Yang’s eyes!

She hated things slipping out of her control.

Clang!

A crisp clang suddenly echoed through the mountains.

Tuoba Hongyu’s expression changed slightly: “Not good!”

She darted back like lightning.

Just then—

The demon dragon roared out, sweeping forth with all its malevolent might.

Amid the billowing dark clouds, the Lock God Seal formed quietly.

Boom!

The enormous demon dragon instantly swallowed Tuoba Hongyu whole.

A muffled groan sounded from within.

Right after, a blinding fist-light shattered the evil qi, and the demon dragon retreated with a roar.

Tuoba Hongyu’s body trembled, blood trickling from her lips, her face twitching uncontrollably.

She stared at Xu Yang—and the Demon Dragon Saber—in shock.

He had actually wounded her!

First time to face such terrifying malevolence head-on.

Even more incredible, this evil power was unleashed with just Xu Yang’s Late Stage of True Void Realm cultivation.

“Your Highness, this is the Demon Dragon Saber—the saber that once belonged to the Dragon Saber chief.”

Wuo Longyue’s voice drifted over from afar.

“Demon Dragon Saber?”

Tuoba Hongyu was shocked again. She knew the Wulong Saber well.

In the entirety of Barbarian history, he was one of the few greatest chiefs!

This guy had actually gotten hold of that demon blade?

Xu Yang slowly stood up, wiped the blood from his mouth, and said coldly: “As expected of Your Highness, to withstand the impact of the Demon Dragon Saber!”

“I am a castaway, true!”

“But you Barbarians are the ones seeking to cooperate.”

Tuoba Hongyu’s brows knitted, killing intent burning in her eyes: “You think I don’t dare kill you?”

Xu Yang’s face didn’t change; his tone was calm and unyielding: “Of course you dare, Your Highness. Kill me or torture me as you wish!”

Tuoba Hongyu’s sudden rage made him realize this woman was nothing like the docile act she showed before.

She wanted to control everything!

Make everyone act according to her will!

But Xu Yang never intended to submit.

Yielding would only turn him into a puppet.

So kill me, if you must.

Did Tuoba Hongyu go to such lengths to find him, only to kill him?

A look of ridicule glinted in Xu Yang’s gaze: “I did regard Your Highness highly—but after this round, you’re nothing special!”

Tuoba Hongyu’s face turned livid.

Xu Yang’s words needed no further explanation.

She knew she’d overreacted.

That allowed this bastard to grasp her weakness.

Would she really kill Xu Yang?

Don’t be an idiot.

Still, Xu Yang’s actions greatly unsettled her!

This guy’s mind was practically demonic!

Tuoba Hongyu took a long look at Xu Yang, suppressed the turmoil in her heart, dropped every pretense, and said coldly: “I underestimated you. But too much confidence is arrogance. From now on, you’d better behave yourself.”

“Otherwise, I have plenty of ways to make you suffer!”

Xu Yang cared nothing for her threat, mocking: “How come you’re not calling me ’husband’ anymore?”

Wuo Longyue’s mouth twitched; he couldn’t help but look away.

This kid really has guts.

“You…” Tuoba Hongyu trembled with rage, clenching her fists and forcing down her fury.

’Husband’?

With her lofty ambitions, how could she possibly belong to a Daqian man?

“Take him away!”

In the end, Tuoba Hongyu completely stifled her urge to act. The stalemate had dragged on; any further and the outcome would defeat her plan.

The Blood Marquis Puppet flashed forward, grabbing Xu Yang in one swift motion.

Xu Yang didn’t resist.

In front of the Blood Marquis Puppet, even Helan Ying couldn’t withstand it, let alone him.

Helan Ying struggled to his feet, swaying, his face pale as a ghost.

He glanced at Xu Yang, then at his missing right arm; a trace of complexity flickered in his eyes.

Truth be told, Xu Yang’s action even made him feel respect!

So ruthless!

Unfortunately, he wasn’t one of the Barbarians.

“Mr. Wuo, I’ll trouble you to come to the royal court within a month. The three great division chiefs will all be present; there is major business to discuss!” Tuoba Hongyu flung out these words to Wuo Longyue and darted away at speed.

The Blood Marquis Puppet swept Xu Yang up and soared skyward.

Helan Ying wordlessly followed.

Wuo Longyue frowned slightly, muttering: “Is it because of Xu Yang?”

“To summon the three great tribe leaders—the royal court must have something huge brewing!”

…

“Let’s talk.”

“Don’t you want to return to Daqian?”

In the beast carriage, Tuoba Hongyu’s face was cold as frost as she stared at Xu Yang, getting straight to the point.

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