Chapter 294: Chapter 296 The Greatness of Heroes (7/7)

With a flourish of the Bold Dragon Lance, dust and smoke instantly billowed from all sides. No one knew how many strikes had been launched, but amidst the surge of Inner Strength, all thirty-six men were sent flying backward.

The Spear Sovereign stood with his spear carried on his back. He was like a War God on the battlefield, radiating a chillingly terrifying aura.

“Who… who are you?” one of the thirty-six men asked intermittently, his breath unsteady as he lay on the ground.

“One of the Seven Saints of Dragon Country,” the Spear Sovereign declared. “I am ranked third.”

His words sent a tremor through the men. As guards of the Xiao Family, they were certainly aware of the Seven Saints of Dragon Country.

“I can’t believe it’s you,” one of the guards exclaimed in disbelief.

The other guards knew of the Seven Saints’ formidable reputation, but they weren’t as familiar with the third-ranked member.

That same guard clenched his teeth and said, “Rumor has it that the Zhao Family of Xiangjiang has an illegitimate son, meaning he’s a descendant of Zhao Zilong. His spear skills were all honed on the battlefield. He once ventured deep into the dense forests to battle mercenaries attempting to trespass on our borders. He started fighting at age seven and didn’t leave the forest until he was fifteen.”

“There are also rumors that he is a sage of the Martial Arts World and a friend of the head of state, transcending their age difference. He is a celestial of Wen Lin and a master of the chivalrous path. It’s said that if he lends a hand or offers guidance, there are few things in the secular world that cannot be achieved. He is known for being upright and honorable, serving the country and its people with extraordinary wisdom. To think that today, he would actually…”

Hearing this, the other guards were dumbfounded.

So, this man is supposed to be a great hero? But why would he do something like this? Forcibly breaking into a medicinal herb company doesn’t seem like something a hero should be doing at all.

“Hehehe…” the Whip Sovereign chuckled smugly from the side. As long as you know what a person desires most, you can make them do your bidding. The Spear Sovereign had always wanted to challenge the Sword Emperor, but the Sword Emperor had always declined.

“You’re all dead,” the Whip Sovereign declared, advancing on the thirty-six fallen guards. He intended to use his whip to end their lives. That Formation they used was incredibly strange. If these thirty-six were left alive, they would undoubtedly become a major threat in the future.

“Stop.”

Just as the Whip Sovereign was about to act, the Spear Sovereign raised his Bold Dragon Lance, blocking his path.

“What do you think you’re doing?” the Whip Sovereign asked angrily.

“The Seven Saints of Dragon Country are renowned throughout the Jianghu for their chivalry. How can we stoop to such petty acts? Let them go,” the Spear Sovereign stated calmly.

“I seem to recall you saying that, aside from Brother Sword Emperor, you would only use half your strength against any of our sworn brothers?” the Whip Sovereign suddenly asked.

“That’s right. It seems you’re determined to kill them, but I am just as determined to stop you.” With the Bold Dragon Lance in hand, even using only half his strength, his thrust was like a bolt of lightning, its edge lethally sharp. The attack was like a Phoenix revealing its sharp talons as it lunged straight for the Whip Sovereign.

“This is only half your strength?” Facing the unstoppable spear thrust, the Whip Sovereign’s face turned pale. He hurriedly swung his long whip, trying to entangle the Spear Sovereign’s Bold Dragon Lance.

But in the hands of the Spear Sovereign, the Bold Dragon Lance was a raging dragon. How could a mere venomous snake contend with it? In just two or three moves, the Whip Sovereign’s long whip was sent flying from his grasp.

The Spear Sovereign’s Bold Dragon Lance did not stop, continuing its relentless advance. The Whip Sovereign’s expression changed dramatically, a look of pure horror on his face as he tried to dodge. But the Bold Dragon Lance seemed to have locked onto him. No matter how he tried, he could not evade the attack.

So… so powerful… Even if he’s not on par with the Sword Emperor, he can’t be that far behind. The Whip Sovereign’s eyelids twitched frantically. Although the Seven Saints of Dragon Country had their rankings, those were from several years ago. The Whip Sovereign had once lost to the Spear Sovereign by half a move, a fact that had long been a source of regret. Now, however, the Spear Sovereign could thrash him completely.

「In the next moment」

The Spear Sovereign’s Bold Dragon Lance stopped just inches from the Whip Sovereign’s neck. If it moved forward even slightly, the Whip Sovereign would undoubtedly die.

“Do you admit your mistake?” the Spear Sovereign bellowed.

The question made the Whip Sovereign clench his teeth, his eyes, full of bitter resentment, fixed on the Spear Sovereign.

“Admit my mistake? What did I do wrong?” he snarled.

“Isn’t this a world where the strong prey on the weak? The weak exist to be bullied and slaughtered by the strong—that is the iron law of this world!”

“Brother Sword Emperor himself taught us this, so how could it be wrong? Are you suggesting that our brother is wrong, and you are right?”

The Whip Sovereign refused to admit fault. Besides, he knew the Spear Sovereign wouldn’t kill him. The man was a hero, bound by loyalty and chivalry. How could a hero harm his own sworn brother?

As expected, upon hearing the Whip Sovereign’s words, the Spear Sovereign simply sighed, his eyes devoid of any killing intent.

“Why do you think I wish to challenge Brother Sword Emperor?”

“Because I believe he has lost his way. He was once devoted entirely to the Sword Dao, but now he seems obsessed with something else. That cannot be allowed.”

“I must fight him. I must wake him up.”

The Spear Sovereign’s roar left the Whip Sovereign stunned. So that’s the real reason he’s always wanted to challenge the Sword Emperor?

But his shock quickly turned to scornful laughter. “You think you can defeat the Sword Emperor? ’With one strike of his sword, ten thousand swords submit.’ That saying has been acknowledged by everyone for over thirty years; it’s not just empty talk. Your Hundreds of Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix is indeed impressive, but the gap between you and the Sword Emperor is like the one between Zhao Yun and Lü Bu. Zhao Yun may be famous, but even if you added Guan Yu to his side, they still wouldn’t be a match for Lü Bu.”

At this, the Whip Sovereign’s eyes grew fervent. “The Sword Emperor is invincible.”

“A mere mortal, daring to claim invincibility? How laughable.”

A figure had appeared behind the Whip Sovereign and Spear Sovereign, unnoticed until this very moment. Both of them stared in shock.

“Boss!” the thirty-six guards cried out joyfully at the sight of the man.

As long as Wu Tian is here, everything will be fine. Any problem is no longer a problem. This was the unanimous thought of all thirty-six men.

“You… you’re…” The Whip Sovereign, of course, recognized Wu Tian. He wouldn’t have come to cause trouble without having done his research.

Wu Tian ignored him, walking slowly to stand before his thirty-six men as if the Spear Sovereign and Whip Sovereign were nothing but air. To the thirty-six men, this was a grave situation, but to Wu Tian, it was utterly trivial. His voice was completely carefree; he didn’t consider the Seven Saints of Dragon Country to be any kind of threat.

“You’re all pathetic,” he said. “If you ever lose this badly again… then you’ll no longer be worthy of being my toys.”

“Boss!”

“Boss, we’ll work harder! We’ll be worthy toys!”

“Yes!” the thirty-six men nodded in unison, overwhelmed with gratitude for the new life Wu Tian had given them.

Only then did Wu Tian turn to face the Spear Sovereign and the Whip Sovereign.

“I’ll give you two choices.” Wu Tian didn’t waste any more words, simply raising two fingers.

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