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Chapter 900: Outside Bet!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

It turned out that this was simply a giant trap! Allowing you to draw your sword at the last moment, giving you endless hope, but in an instant sending you plunging back to the bottom of hell, never to rise again!

Under the disbelieving eyes of everyone, the swords clashed together. Like a ray of sunlight piercing through the clouds, the Holy Land's Venerables' swords did not even manage to last for a fraction of a second as they were sliced clean through!

A sound made by greatswords smashing against swords actually sounded as light as an axe chopping against a block of wood. Practically without slowing down at all, it continued through without pause!

Blood flew high into the sky!

Amidst the blood curdling screams, the blades of the three black robed men rose and fell, instantly unleashing three strokes in unison!

The first stroke broke apart the opponents' swords, slicing into the enemy's shoulders, almost cutting them through to the waist. The second stroke slashed upwards towards their other shoulder, causing three dismembered arms to fly several zhang outwards!

The third stroke slashed horizontally, throwing three heads high into the sky!

Qiao Ying closed her eyes and looked away.

On the Holy Lands' side, everyone was staring in shock and disbelief as they watched the three heads tumbling through the sky. In that moment, they'd already become incapable of thought.

A moment ago, they'd clearly witnessed their side drawing their swords and regaining the advantage and turning the situation around. The other side had made a crucial mistake, and from the looks of it, their side's victory was at hand. But before they could even react, they'd already lost. How was that possible?! Just what was going on?!

The three black robed men stood over the dismembered bodies of their opponents like death gods, their bodies drenched in blood.

With a loud shing sound, three blades returned to their sheath in an instant; the three hulking black robed men raised their eyes and looked at the crowd coldly, before turning around and returning back to their respective troops!

"First battle! Evil Monarch's victory!" Qu Wu Hui gritted his teeth and announced. The results of the battle was already clear. As the judge, even if he more unwilling to open his mouth, he had to announce the results!

On the side of the Holy Lands, everyone's eyes were red and their breaths were heavy. Each of them were gritting their teeth so hard that they produced screeching noises. However, no one opened their mouths to say anything. All of them recognized a single point; today's battle was battle of life and death. Life or death were the only results. With that as a precondition, it was only to be expected that all kinds of methods, no matter how despicable, could be used. Losing meant dying, so there was really no argument in blaming the other party!

Died a wrongful death? Then you can only blame yourself for being careless! You can only blame yourself for not using your strongest techniques! You can only blame yourself for not being despicable enough! But no matter how you want to blame, the only thing you can't do is to blame your enemy!

Without waiting for the four judges to say anything, five white robed men had already walked out.

Five first level Saints!

The second round of the battle had officially begun!

The faces of the five from the Holy Land's side were filled with killing intent. Their hands were gripping onto the hilt of their swords tightly as they walked, their momentums fierce and unstoppable! While they were walking with such an imposing manner, their clothes actually did not move at all. Even the corners of their sleeves did not shake in the slightest!

Two of the experts were from the Elusive World of Immortals, one from the Supreme Golden City, and two from the Illusory Blood Sea.

"Jun Mo Xie, send your men out!" The Saint standing in the lead said as he stood out and stared at Jun Mo Xie coldly.

These five would definitely not make the same mistakes as the three before them. Before the fight had even started, they were already prepared to draw their swords. This fight was bound to be much fiercer than the one before it!

A few second level Saints took this chance to come out and pick up the three corpses scattered on the battlefield. Looking at the horribly dismembered body parts, each of them had a solemn and grievous look on their faces…

"Jun Mo Xie, hurry up and send your people out to die! What are petty tricks and schemes worth? Did you think that obtaining one round of victory by fluke using despicable methods means that you've already won?" As he saw Jun Mo Xie laughing and speaking casually to Mei Xue Yan beside him in an unhurried manner, completely ignoring him, that Saint flew into a rage and roared again.

Finally, Jun Mo Xie turned around and looked at him with a faint smile. "There's an ancient saying that goes 'an army burning with desperate indignation is bound to win'. Perhaps you all can try being more indignant to your heart's content. Who knows, you might have a chance at winning this round. The fact that I'm not in a hurry to send my men out simply means that I've extended the time you get to live in this world. The few of you, it's one thing to not be grateful…"

After a short pause, Young Master Jun chuckled coldly and continued. "Why, are you making that pitiful face to try and scare this Young Master? F*ck, we've agreed beforehand that this is a battle of life and death. Your guys were useless, so they died. Why? You can't accept it?"

The five of them were so angered that their chests heaved heavily. As they stared back at him, they only wished that they could spit a mouthful of saliva on that detestable face. The person in the lead growled with hatred and replied, "The few of us naturally know what a battle of life and death is; there's no need for you to tell us! Although our comrades have died, this old man has a responsibility to collect a debt of blood in their stead!"

"Ages to ages, the pugilistic world endures even as brotherhoods grow and fade away. If revenge breeds revenge, will there ever be an end to it…" Jun Mo Xie lamented dramatically. "The various enmities and vengeance of the pugilistic world truly harmed countless people ah… Since the ancient days, how many beautiful and happy families have been torn apart because of a single pointless killing… Five noble Saints, if you truly feel deeply attached to the three brothers who died earlier and can't bear to be apart from them, why don't you just draw your swords and stab your own throats? That way, you can naturally be reunited with them again… What is the point of seeking revenge? Why don't you kill yourselves instead? Could it be that you don't wish to see your brothers again? There's no need to hesitate any longer. Just a single slash, and you will be able to reunite again. How straightforward would it be!"

The moment these words rang out, everyone's faces turned exceedingly ugly. Even the three Guardians with incredible mental fortitude were also completely stumped as they looked at Jun Mo Xie speechlessly. Nobody could have thought that a person with such thick skin and such shamelessness would actually exist in this world…

To think that he could actually speak on the side of the principles of righteousness, while persuading others to kill themselves. To even be able to put it in a way so noble that it would be letting down the heavens and earth, letting down their family, and even letting themselves down if they didn't commit suicide…

"HAHAHA…" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master roared with laughter as he praised. "This brat is truly shameless! The extent of his shamelessness indeed has the style of the three Holy Lands! Indeed, indigo blue is extracted from the indigo plant, but is bluer than the plant it comes from! 1 To use such a method to deal with the three Holy Lands, how truly refreshing! How f*cking satisfying!"

Cheng Yin Xiao and Qu Wu Hui didn't know whether to laugh or cry…

What is this ah… If you want to praise Jun Mo Xie, then so be it. Why must you drag the Holy Lands into it? The Holy Lands sometimes act somewhat embarrassingly, but they are still passable on the surface. When have they been this shameless in such an open manner?

On the other side, the five Saints were trembling with rage, seemingly about to explode at any moment. Yet, Young Master Jun was still standing there and lecturing them patiently. "Moreover, how can this be a place for vengeance? This is a battlefield where both sides pit their lives against each other! You guys coming out simply means that one side has already finished with their preparations… Revenge? Are the brains of you retards spoilt? I originally wanted to let the few of you live for a little longer. But looks like there's no need for that now. It's really hard to be kind ah… In the next match, there will probably be people coming out to take revenge for the five of you as well! At least you don't need to worry about being lonely on your journey through the Yellow Springs!"

"Young Master Jun, a sharp tongue does not necessarily result in a victory." Hai Wu Ya said with a low voice. This Saint Emperor Hai's face was completely black, and he was obviously not feeling very good in his heart.

"The advantage of a sharp tongue might not necessarily result in a victory, but inverting black and white is the specialty of the three Holy Lands!" Jun Mo Xie laughed coldly and finally raised his voice. "The enemy sent out five first level Saints. Who will go from my side to tear the enemy apart?"

"I will!" 170 first level Saints stepped forward at the same time, the eyes of every single one of them blazing with battle intent! In this short one year plus, the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer soldiers had gained strength and power at a speed akin to a dream. After that, they'd ran about reaping lives like madmen. Whether in spirit or body, all of them had been forged into true killing machines by Jun Mo Xie!

To them, battles had already become a happy and joyous activity! Especially a situation to fight and slaughter Saints…. How many chances would one get to do something like that in their lives? Thus, all of them naturally vied for the spot!

Without even turning his head, Jun Mo Xie commanded coldly. "Heaven Destroyer Team, ninth platoon, the five at the back, step forward! Fight!"

"Yes!"

Five black robed men stepped out in unison, a tune of death resonating from their steps! Ten emotionless eyes stared forward and locked onto the five Saints, as if they were only looking at five corpses!

Their hands were also gripping onto the blades on their waist. Like their opponents, the five of them were also prepared to draw their blades at anytime.

"What do you think about this fight?" Qiao Ying asked.

The battle hadn't even begun, but the killing intent in the air had already reached a level that exceeded even the intensity of the previous match!

"For the time being, it's difficult to say… But based on their strengths, it should be same as the last match. Our side still has the greater advantage; furthermore, there will not be any underestimations this time… on paper, we should be able to take this match with no issues. But for some reason, this old man does not dare to say that for certain!" Cheng Yin Xiao furrowed his brows and said.

"What's there to not be certain! I've been watching those three guys from their side after the battle. Those three had simply been relying on that strange formation, as well as their incomparably fierce divine sabers to unexpectedly take the first match… However, those three weapons are still hanging by their waists now; it hasn't been passed to the five man team…"

Qu Wu Hui said with a faint laughter. "Divine weapons like that that could cut through steel like mud; even if there's just a single one of them, it would already be a rare treasure in the world. For three to appear at the same place and time is truthfully exceedingly shocking; Old Cheng, do you think that this entire army of 300 all has a treasured divine weapon like that? That would be the greatest joke that this old man has ever heard of in a thousand years…"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked over and smiled in a strange manner. "Oh? Qu Wu Hui, could it be that you feel that your side has the confirmed victory in this battle? If that's the case, how about the two of us have a little bet?"

"Bet? How do we bet?" Qu Wu Hui and the others raised their eyebrows and looked at the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master.

"Very simple. I'll bet that the black side wins, and you all will naturally bet on your Holy Lands' side." The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master snorted and said. "Whoever loses will have to dig out one thousand earthworms from this place without using Xuan Qi or spiritual sense, relying entirely on the strength of the physical body!"

Chapter 901: Five Elements Array Displaying Its Might!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

"Earthworms? What is the use in that? Even if you have some weird fetish for earthworms, I don't want them at all." Qu Wu Hui said warily. What is this fellow trying to do now? What is the purpose of such a strange bet?!

"I have no uses for earthworms as well! It's just a little bet for fun… I simply want to look at you digging for earthworms, that's all." The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master shrugged his shoulders with disinterest. "Don't you want to see how I look like while digging for earthworms?"

"Fine! This daddy will accept your bet!" Qu Wu Hui gritted his teeth and said. "I don't believe that this bunch's luck will continue to be so good as to win two in a row! I'll say it first, Brother Fourteenth, if you win, you can't go back on your words!"

"Whoever goes back on their words will be a son of a b*tch!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master said with a light smile.

"Deal! Whoever goes back on their words will be a son of a b*tch!" Qu Wu Hui nodded. "This old man may not be a match for you in a fight, but do you think that you're invincible in gambling too? Fourteenth Young Master, just wait to start digging!"

"I'm also eagerly awaiting to see who will be the one digging for earthworms later!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master said confidently.

On the other side, Qu Wu Hui and Cheng Yin Xiao were speechless, not knowing if they should be laughing or crying. Was this still the same number one expert under the heavens? Was that still the same Heaven Saint Palace Guardian Qu Wu Hui? Why were those two behaving like kids now?

As they talked, the two groups on the battlefield had already clashed together. In almost the same instant the fight began, everyone had already drawn their weapons. Blade lights flashed everywhere, illuminating the sky!

On the side of the five black robed men, the moment they stepped out, it was done in the exact same instant, in unison. The distance between each of them was the same, and if one observed carefully, they would see that there was a strange rhythmic feel to their movements. East, South, West, North, Center; each position was occupied by one person. The distance between each person was exactly the same, without the slight deviation!

The formation was completed in an instant. Following that, the five shouted and began to run madly. Apart from the person in the center who remained motionless, the four people on the outside ring all took a large step! This step of theirs was not forward, but in circles instead. All of them were running around the person in the center!

Just as everyone was feeling bewildered by this strange formation, the five white robed Saints had merged their swordlights into one ray, piercing forward!

On the other side, Qu Wu Hui's mouth was slightly ajar as he watched the battle. "This is another strange formation! Could it be…" The absolute confidence in his heart dipped slightly in that moment!

As for the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master, a faint smile that was undetectable by others appeared on his face, as if he were saying "as I expected."

The sounds of metal clanging rose into the air. As the four black robed men on the outer ring met the attacks to the best of their ability, they still maintained the continuous movement of the formation. The attack from the Holy Land's side was clearly directed at the person on the East position. However, before the sword ray even came into contact with him, the opponent in the South position had already appeared before them. The fierce saber in that person's hand turned into a streak of lightning as it struck downwards at them. When they'd just managed to deal with the attack, another saber was swinging straight for their faces!

At that moment, all five of them felt as if they were each being encircled by the crazed attacks of four enemies! The situation was clearly five against four, but it somehow felt as if they were all fighting alone, one against four! Where were their allies?

The opponent's battle formation was like a giant arc, with no weaknesses to exploit. Their opponents were like slippery eels, impossible to grab a hold of. But when they attacked, it was like a pack of ferocious leopards!

The more he looked, the uglier Qu Wu Hui's face became. Because he realized that the five Saints from the three Holy Lands were steadily slipping in a disadvantageous position! As for the hulking fellow in the middle of the four rotating soldiers, the person who was likely the core of the formation, he hadn't even moved from the start!

Too shocking! This was clearly a five against four scenario; how did they end up being in the disadvantage?!

Jun Mo Xie was smiling lightly, and Mei Xue Yan had a relaxed look on her face. The two of them did not seem to be worried in the slightest.

Formations were truly mysterious and amazing things! It could let the weak defeat the strong, and even if the object of the formation was changed to the human body, though the effect would be somewhat weakened, it would still display shocking power!

Five Elements Array!

That was the name of this five man rotating formation! Each of the five person's position represented the five directions, East, South, West, North, Center, as well as the five elements, Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. At this moment, the array had only just been started, and it hadn't reached the point of truly drawing in and utilizing the Power of Heaven and Earth. Once a period of time passed and the amount of energy accumulated to a certain level, it would generate the Power of the Five Elements, complementing, countering each other, in a perfect manner…

The five black shadows gradually formed into a circle of black light. Although the five Saints from the Holy Lands had powerful battle strength, they were simply like a tiger trying to eat the sky, not knowing which way to start biting from! They were completely suppressed and could only defend passively!

Who would have thought that this battle would have ended up in such a state. The battle scene was completely the same as the last battle!

Qu Wu Hui had a bitter look on his face. From the looks of it, he was about to go digging for earthworms in a short moment. Utterly depressed, he snorted. "Are they stupid? If they can't win on the ground, can't they just jump into the air? Are their movement techniques only for show? How infuriatingly stupid…"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at him with a sideway glance, while his spiritual sense remained locked onto the battle below. A strange look appeared on his face, and he did not say anything.

Qiao Ying's sharp senses instantly discovered the change in the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's expression as she asked, "Brother Fourteenth, have you discovered something else?"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master shook his head slowly, as if in deep thought. "I've indeed found something; however… I can't understand it…"

Qiao Ying was about to continue asking when the crowd suddenly gasped. Looking over, she instantly understood what the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master meant by not being able to understand. Because she herself also couldn't think through the problem.

Because in that moment, the five first level Saints from the Holy Lands suddenly jumped into air as what Qu Wu Hui had said. The five of them all had the same thought. We'll unleash the sword and man as one after we jump into the air. Even if we have to suffer heavy injuries, we'll slice those detestable bastards apart!

Only, the most unexpected thing happened…

As they leapt into the sky, the five black robed men also followed them up. Although they were floating in the sky, their formation had not changed at all; it was as if they had flown up effortlessly…

Seeing the looks of surprise on the five white robed Saints' faces, Jun Mo Xie laughed smugly to himself. Idiots. At this point in the battle, the momentum of your Qi is already leading them now. No matter how you move, they can still follow after you with ease, using your strength to defeat you!

No matter if it's on the ground or in the sky, the results are the same! On the ground, you all would at least still have the chance to catch a breath. But with your body suspend in midair… You guys do not have any chance at all. The five black robed soldiers can completely rely on the pull of your strength, completely not even needing to exert any strength! The more you fly into the air, the faster this fight will end!

Sure enough, the higher they went, the stronger the power of the Five Elements Array became. It was so overbearing that the five Saints were unable to catch a single breath, not to mention muster the strength to unleash their powerful skills!

Amazingly, the formation in the sky changed yet again. The four people who'd merged into a black torrent suddenly stopped as a person broke away from the formation, gradually revealing a golden brilliance. Then, another person got out of the battle formation while emitting a faint green ray of light. The third person was covered in blue, like the emptiness of the sky while the fourth person is completely red, like a burning flame in the air!

The person in the middle had a yellow luster around his body, shining dazzlingly!

The brilliant radiance around them expanded, and the next movement finally appeared!

Five elements together, Heavens and Earth shake; array heart appear, Gods and ghosts weep!

A flash appeared, and the sheen of a saber suddenly appeared from the yellow light in the middle. The white robed Saint in the lead was currently using all his strength to fend off the encirclement attack of the other four when a saber suddenly stabbed toward him. Greatly startled, he retreated madly; however, his Qi and momentum were already tightly linked to his opponents; how would it be easy for him to escape?

This retreat instead caused the full force attacks of all five of his opponents to be concentrated on him. In that instant, five sabers chopped down from all directions! Five sabers as heavy as mountains smashed down towards him!

He only had time to let out a wretched cry as the five sharp sabers chopped down onto his body!

The white robed body was instantly torn into over a dozen incomplete pieces. With blood spraying wildly in all directions, the mangled body fell down from the sky!

In the instant that the body was cut apart, the five different colored lights did not stop. Like a dazzling rainbow, it rushed towards the other four remaining Saints! The sabers were like numerous heavy mountains, like the waves of a mighty river, or a vast ocean!

"KILL!" The five black robed men roared at the same time. Fresh blood bloomed in the sky constantly, just like the bright fireworks on New Year's Day. Only, these 'fireworks' were ignited with the lives of Saints!"

At this point, the victor was clear!

The three Holy Lands no longer had the ability to reverse the results!

Qu Wu Hui's face had turned as dull as the color of mud!

This is bad…

As popping sounds rang out continuously in the air, Hai Wu Ya and He Zhi Qiu both closed their eyes tightly at the same time. The muscles on their faces spasmed uncontrollably… The minced meat falling from the sky were Saint level experts of the Holy Lands!

The entire area was completely speechless. In the first match, the opponent had won without a single casualty. That could be said to be the result of a sinister method, a win by fluke through surprising their enemies with divine weapons. That was still a reasonable explanation. But the second battle… were they still going to continue looking for excuses?

These were Saints of the three Holy Lands! A single first level Saint represented 500 years of bitter cultivation ah…

Chapter 902: Seven Stars Battle Formation, Battles and Bets!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The five black robed men landed on the ground at the same time, immediately kneeling on one knee as they reported respectfully to Jun Mo Xie. "Young Master, your subordinates have returned alive!"

"You've worked hard; you guys gained quite a bit in this battle, so go back and reflect upon it." Jun Mo Xie said with a light smile.

"Yes!" The five stood up together and returned back to the troop. Jun Mo Xie's side did not rejoice or cheer; it was as if the results of this five men were the most ordinary and inconsequential thing and wasn't worthy of them getting excited about…

"The third battle, 7 second level Saints!" Hai Wu Ya's voice rang out, clearly carrying an unrestrained killing intent! No matter what, they had to obtain victory in this third battle!

As his words rang out, seven white robed experts walked out together. As Jun Mo Xie looked over, he realized that those seven had very similar appearances, and he could not help but to feel a shudder in his heart. Could it be that those seven are blood brothers?

Jun Mo Xie had guessed correctly. These seven second level Saints all came from the Supreme Golden City. Furthermore, they were all blood brothers! The Seven Demon Formation had once been famous through the world, reminding others of the carnage and bloody legend of the seven brothers!

The moment these seven were together, joining hands in battle, even a fourth level Saint would not dare to take them lightly! Even against a Saint Emperor, these seven brothers would still hold a shred of battle prowess. Even if they couldn't win, they would not be in danger of losing their lives!

The seven brothers were of one heart, and their coordination was practically natural and seamless. Furthermore, with the support of the Seven Demon Formation, it was simply akin to adding wings to a tiger!

For this battle, the Holy Land's side had an absolute advantage!

Jun Mo Xie furrowed his brows lighty. Looking at the actions of the seven brothers, no matter from which angle, they seemed like one body, completely inseparable!

This match was the true bitter battle of the day!

At this point, it was really difficult to determine which side would claim the victory for this match!

"The opponent are seven brothers, with their hearts and minds linked. This is their greatest strength, but also their weakness!" Mei Xue Yan looked at the seven people with serious expressions as she said in a low voice.

"Oh? Jun Mo Xie looked at Mei Xue Yan and waited silently for her to continue.

Mei Xue Yan smiled lightly and continued. "The reasoning behind this is actually very simple. Those seven brothers have been together for hundreds of years. Their relationship had naturally reached a level of being inseparable! Their coordination should be at a point where they wouldn't even need to speak. A simple raise of the head or arching of the brows would allow all seven to know what it meant! A battle formation like that was undoubtedly the most frightening battle formation! However, there's also a deadly flaw. That is, their relationship is already too deep, to an extent where they can't do anything without each other!"

Mei Xue Yan's eyes shone with wisdom as she smiled. "Hurting one means hurting all seven. An injury on one person's body means in injury in the hearts of seven! At that time…"

Without waiting for her to finish her words, Jun Mo Xie clapped ferociously as a bright light shone in his eyes. "I understand now! Haha… Xue Yan, my good wife!"

Mei Xue Yan's face turned red as a sweet feeling gushed into her heart. Right now, as long as she could help Jun Mo Xie with any matter, she would feel satisfied in her heart. Sometimes, she found this strange as well; her behaviour no longer conformed to her previous character… when it came to love, she was helpless, and she would even feel completely willing from her heart.

Mei Xue Yan thought silently in her heart. Perhaps, this… is the life of a woman…

Jun Mo Xie turned around swiftly and raised his voice. "Spirit Devourer team, step forward, formation…" He thought for a moment and declared, "Seven Stars Big Dipper Array!"

As he looked at the seven stalwart men in black at the front, Jun Mo Xie gave a few instructions. The seven's eyes lit up as they exchanged a glance. Hurriedly exchanging a few words with each other, they stepped out.

On the other side, the seven brothers did not feel any rush as they watched their opponents discussing. A faint trace of disdain even fleeted across their faces! Ever since the seven of them had formed the Seven Demon Formation, they'd already lost count of the number of same ranked opponents they'd killed, or even opponents one level above them! Even if the number of opponents in the same rank far surpassed the seven of them, they could still completely wipe out the enemy without a single loss on their side!

And right now, Jun Mo Xie's side had only sent out seven second level Saints, whose strength were even quite inferior to the seven brothers. In their eyes, these seven were just a few tough prisoners tied up and delivered to them for execution! There were no challenge at all!

As the killing intent on both sides soared, the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master turned around and looked at Qu Wu Hui, whose face was the same color as the mud. "Shall we… have another bet? This time, the loser will have to swallow the 1,000 earthworms into their stomachs. Do you dare?"

If one said that the bet about digging earthworms was nothing more than a harmless prank and losing would at most result in one losing some face, this bet about eating the earthworms… was completely different.

Qiao Ying stiffened and retched dryly as she heard the words… Eating earthworms? Can those things even be eaten? And to swallow them live? Just thinking about it is enough to disgust one to death! The images of earthworms squirming in the ground appeared in her mind. Although Qiao Ying's cultivation was shocking, she was just a girl. Not puking on the spot was already a great achievement!

Qu Wu Hui rolled his eyes and began to consider carefully.

Should he take the chance to take a victory back? This… seems to be a good chance ah.

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master might not know how powerful the Seven Demon Formation is, which was why he dared make such a large bet. He probably feels that because that brat Jun Mo Xie managed to win two matches both using strange formations, that his chance of victory should be higher. Only, he didn't know that the seven brothers also have their own formation. That's actually an exceedingly powerful formation that can even make them comparable to a Saint Emperor expert once they join hands! There's practically no reasons for them to lose this match!

The moment the wretched image of the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master swallowing earthworms swam into his mind, Qu Wu Hui's lips curled up without his realization…

Qu Wu Hui acted as though he was extremely conflicted, and unwilling to reject the bet as he shook his head with a low voice. "Brother Fourteenth, this seems a bit too much… Everyone should know that Jun Mo Xie that brat must have some other weird formation. There's the three man formation from before, then the five man formation. It wouldn't be anything strange for a seven man formation to appear here as well… Could it be that Brother Fourteenth is only asking this old man to dig up the earthworms so you could eat them? Brother Fourteenth, that's somewhat… not right?"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master snorted coldly and raised his nose. "What's not right about it? If one dares to bet, they should dare to lose as well. Since you do not have much confidence on your guys… I'll bet on the three Holy Lands' win this time then. You can bet on that kid Jun Mo Xie's side!"

Qu Wu Hui instantly jumped up as though his butt was on fire. "Brother Fourteenth, aren't you making things difficult for me now? This old man is a Guardian of the Heaven Saint Palace. How can I bet on an enemy instead of my own people?! Besides, we've already selected our sides beforehand. This old man has been betting on the Holy Lands all along, while you've only been betting the side of the Evil Monarch. How can we switch so easily? This fight is simply too hard to call. This old man will go all out and bet once more with you. Isn't it just 1,000 earthworms?"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master nodded and cast a sideway glance at him. "Oh? Didn't you say that that Jun brat has formations, and the chance of winning is high? This Young Master is letting you, and you still want to change your choice? It's truly difficult to please you! Hm, so from your words… this Young Master can only pick the Evil Monarch's side to win? Hold on, since you knew that the other side has their formations, you still insisted on betting; which means to say… you feel that the black side might not win…"

"There's no such thing as an absolute in this world. From this old man's point of view, both sides are evenly matched. Although the black side's chances are higher, we will not necessarily lose. Even if we are doomed to lose, I would still support our side…" Qu Wu Hui hurriedly covered up. Right now, he was only afraid that the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master would suddenly become unwilling to bet with him… that, would be disastrous!

"That's not good either; since you said that the black side's chances are greater, I'll let you gain an advantage this time… I'll just stick with betting on the Holy Lands then." The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master said sneakily: "Qu Wu Hui, let's decide it like that. Haha, you have to bet whether or not you want to!"

Qu Wu Hui's anger rose up to his neck as his face paled. "F*ck you! What kind of gamble is that? There's only such a thing as forced sex, not forced bets… You, you.. this old man refuses to accept! This old man is a person from the Holy Lands, and I'll be a ghost of the Holy Lands after I die. I'll only bet on the Holy Lands, and nothing else!"

"Old fart, so you're saying that… you're still betting on the three Holy Lands?" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master narrowed his eyes and said.

"That's right! That's exactly what this old man is saying!" Qu Wu Hui said unyieldingly.

"Fine! We'll bet! It's natural to lose when one gambles! This old man will let you have the advantage this once!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master said decisively. "If the Holy Lands win, I'll eat those 1,000 earthworms. But if that Evil Monarch wins, you must swallow every single one of them!"

"Deal!" Qu Wu Hui's face was lit with happiness. In that moment, he felt like digging up earthworms was not necessarily a joyless task. Just to be able to watch the number one lunatic under the heavens eating live earthworms, and the earthworms were even personally provided by himself… WAHAHAHA… when he imagined the look of disgust on the Fourteenth Young Master's face when he was eating the earthworms, Qu Wu Hui felt his entirely body invigorated as if he'd eaten a divine pill.

That moment was definitely going to be the most memorable of his life…

Qu Wu Hui was indeed fated to have that moment become the most memorable event of his life! Of course, just what that meant… was something to be talked about in the future!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master laughed coldly as he looked at the idiot beside him. Waving his hand, he beckoned. "Lad surnamed Jun, come over here for a moment. Relax, it's still quite some time until your match. Let's chat a bit together."

Jun Mo Xie stiffened for a moment as he gave Mei Xue Yan a look. Smiling lightly, he cupped his fists. "Since Senior has invited me, this junior does not dare to reject." Stepping out confidently, he walked over.

Cheng Yin Xiao raised his brow slightly and laughed. "Jun Mo Xie, your courage is truly not little, ah. Although you currently have the strength of a Saint Emperor, you're still too weak in our eyes. Aren't you afraid that the three of us will attack you at the same time? If the three of us joined hands, even the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master would not be able to help you though he's right beside you. Are you really that fearless?"

Chapter 903: Seven Stars versus Seven Demons

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Jun Mo Xie said smilingly, "If it's other members of the three Holy Lands here, I would definitely be cautious of ambushes and trickery. But now it's the three of you I am facing, if you dare to lose face by doing such despicable things, I will not hesitate to lose my life."

"Haha! What a boy!" Cheng Yin Xiao was very satisfied. Although Jun Mo Xie sounded insulting, he was actually showing trust towards them. Trust between foes was something very precious.

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Jun Mo Xie and said with an ominous voice, "Jun Mo Xie, I placed a heavy bet on you this time. Don't let me lose it! How confident are you?"

Jun Mo Xie replied in surprise, "There are so many talents in the three Holy Lands and many of them are extremely powerful. We have been lucky with the two previous battles. It's only the beginning of the third; there's no way I can tell. Our men are risking their lives in these battles and you're laying a bet on them… are you sure this is ethical?"

"Why can't I? It's just the life of a few men; how much are they even worth?" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master snorted. "They should have expected getting killed when they followed you in your expeditions! Also, I am just betting on the outcome of the battle, not how many men will be killed! These men are not worthy enough for me to place a bet on their lives!"

Jun Mo Xie smiled weakly while deep inside, he was puzzled. Why does the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master seem to be helping me ever since he appeared? Has he recognized who I am?

"Jun Mo Xie, the formations you have taught them are indeed intriguing…" Qu Wu Hui snorted.

Jun Mo Xie laughed after revealing an embarrassed smile. "You are flattering me! How could I be so proficient in designing formations…"

"Oh? So who taught them?" Cheng Yin Xiao quickly asked.

"It's just someone else. By the way, what are your bets?" Jun Mo Xie tried to digress.

"It doesn't matter! You are definitely losing this battle!" Qu Wu Hui was obvious annoyed by Jun Mo Xie's digression. He rolled his eyes and turned away.

Jun Mo Xie calmly talked back. "I am sure the outcome is still very uncertain. We will see! I have to remind you that I have already won two battles and if I can win this one, I will be halfway to obtaining the Exquisite Lotus."

"Fret not! We have already promised. We are more than a thousand years old; I am sure we are credible."

"Of course I'm not worried… But it's a pity that there are so few of you in the three Holy Lands who are credible…"

"You have just said that the outcome is still uncertain; what's the use of talking about the bet?! Do you think you can turn the situation around just by talking big? Honestly, your seven subordinates are halfway into their demise! I suppose you should start prepare coffins for them and stop boasting over there!"

"Life and death are all fate! The Fourteenth Young Master is right. They must have already prepared for the worst when they decided to follow me. I am just wondering whether your men are prepared for it?" Jun Mo Xie smirked. His words had become more aggressive.

Just as they spoke, the fourteen men in the arena engaged.

The Seven Demon Formation was overwhelming as it placed the seven members of the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer in an almost irreversibly bad situation!

Even the audience could barely breathe.

Qu Wu Hui could not help laughing just with a glance. It's bullshit if we can still lose from such an advantage! Ah… Fourteenth Young Master… I admit that I am weaker than you, but seeing you eat a thousand earthworms will definitely make me wake up at night laughing…

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master put on a rare gloomy look as he watched the arena fill up with airborne dust particles. Becoming aware of this, Qu Wu Hui was even more excited. He grinned and said, "Fourteenth Young Master, don't worry. You always say that you never lost a bet before; perhaps, there's still a chance for a comeback." He sounded as sarcastic as ever.

"Yes, indeed… it's not the final moment yet. The result is still uncertain…" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master glanced back. "If you put more effort in training than practicing how to quarrel with others, you might have already surpassed me…"

Qu Wu Hui was stunned for a moment. He spat in annoyance and disappointment before turning back to observe the situation.

Undoubtedly, this match attracted more attention than the two previous battles!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master frowned as he watched on. After a while, he seemed to realize something as the gloom looming over him slowly lifted…

Cheng Yin Xiao was constantly paying attention to the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's expressions. He knew that the most observant one in the whole arena was the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master.

At this moment, he was sensitive enough to be aware of the Fourteenth Young Master relaxing. He couldn't help tense up. "Fourteenth Young Master, who do you think will win?"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master sighed and shook his head. "The outcome will be strange!"

"Strange?" The rest all turned over to look at him. The outcome now appeared so obvious, so how could anything 'strange' happen?

"The Seven Demon Formation was indeed overwhelming and had already constricted the movement of its opponent. From this aspect, it appears that there is no doubt to who is going to win… but there are three strange points and even I cannot find an explanation yet!" The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Jun Mo Xie with much curiosity.

"Three strange points?" Everyone else tensed up and turned back towards the arena.

Reflections from the blades flashed in their faces as blade auras washed the arena. The seven swords of the Seven Demon Formation had interwoven into a dense net, enclosing the seven men in black. The seven men in black were like a small fleet struggling in a storm. Amazingly, they were still able to avoid being engulfed by the huge waves…

Qu Wu Hui stared for very long before hitting his own forehead. "F*ck! It's another weird formation of seven!"

Upon hearing this, Cheng Yin Xiao and Qiao Ying also figured it out. The seven men in black always stood at a fixed position relative to each other no matter what happened!

Their positions seemed unreasonable by themselves! They looked like random spots that had little connection, but it simply worked as a formation that provided a top-notch defense!

By now, no one was as optimistic! All of them were top experts of the world, and they were very aware that a perfect defense meant being invincible!

"The first strange point is that no one has been injured yet despite all of them being so close together! Under such intense combat, even we can't guarantee not being hurt by now!"

Cheng Yin Xiao and Qu Wu Hui nodded slowly as they pondered.

"The second strange point is that their weapons have not even touched each other by now! Each of them has already delivered more than a thousand blows, but none of their weapons touched!"

The three Guardians immediately turned very gloomy.

It was not a good sign! Peacefulness like this was akin to the calmness before a storm! When their weapons started to come into contact, perhaps there would only be death and no mere injuries! Both sides were preparing for a strong blast!

"As for the last strange point… Fair is foul and foul is fair… the tide in the ocean is never predictable… how interesting!" Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Jun Mo Xie and smiled eerily.

Chapter 904: The Depressed 'Nanny'!

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"Fair is foul and foul is fair… " Qu Wu Hui sucked in a breath through his teeth. "How could it be? How is this possible? Have we really bumped into a ghost?" He said in disbelief.

The Seven Demon Formation was like the surging waves that crashed wave after wave in that confined space. The seven black clothed men were like reefs along the shore, unmoving and unbudging from beginning till end!

Or rather to say, like an unusually wide mountain range surrounded by an endless body of water, but ultimately, it still had a peak that stayed above the water from start till end!

But if one looked closely, they would understand that although the Seven Demon Formation had indeed occupied ninety percent of the attacks, practically suppressing the enemy till they could barely catch their breath, capable of drowning this seven people formation completely, but the opponents were still calm and stable, with no danger or risk! And following the continuous attacks from the Seven Demon Formation, the seven in the Seven Stars Battle Formation attacked in places where the enemy needed to defend themselves, so the attacks from the Seven Demon Formation had to be halted halfway for them to defend themselves…

But the other party didn't take the chance to press for another attack, only defending, as if they were planning to continue dragging it on forever like this… In this way, both parties were attacking their vital points, but going into defense simultaneously, causing an usual situation where seven swords and seven sabers were not coming into contact at all since the start of the battle.

But if one observed closely, they would notice to their surprise that the one that had dominated taking initiative was not the Seven Demon Formation that was attacking like tidal waves, but the seven black clothed man in a weird, peculiar formation!

Or rather, indeed the aggressive attack of the Seven Demon Formation at the beginning of the battle had dominated taking all the initiative, but when the opponent's Seven Stars Battle Formation slowly began to unravel, the battle had come to a stalemate. With the slow gradual change of the battle, the ones initiating unconsciously fell into the hands of the enemy…

Just that the other party had never begin to attack, only staying firm in defense, causing everyone to develop a false sense of judgment…

In terms of the conclusion of the battles, the process of these three formations was the same, they were all on the verge of defeat, but in the end, they emerged victorious! They were all the same, and there was nothing new!

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Jun Mo Xie and chuckled. "Lad surnamed Jun, where did you learn all of these weird formations? This Young Master guesses that it is that mysterious master of yours who taught you, right?"

The moment this was said, the three Guardians who were in a state of shock got another huge shock!

"Brother Fourteenth, could it be that you know who his master is? Or rather to say, you actually know his master?" Cheng Yin Xiao asked, a gleam in his eyes.

Jun Mo Xie's master was a giant mystery! Even the most prodigal person couldn't be like this without a master! Jun Mo Xie's master was undoubtedly a shocking character. Just that… everyone knew this, but no one could think of someone who was capable of creating those magical pills and teaching such a miraculous disciple. Right now, he was even the true owner of these peculiar formations. Who was this almighty person?

During this period of time, the Heaven Saint Palace had analyzed all the information on experts for the past three thousand years, but they were all dismissed. This person was too powerful, so powerful that there was no one who could come close to being related to him…

Hearing the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's tone, as if he knew, how could the three of them not be curious?

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master gave an awkward smile and said, "This lad's master… I owe him a huge favor, but I couldn't find the right opportunity to return it to him. So depressing. An existence that can make even this Young Master feel depressed, what sort of person do you think that is…"

The trio sucked in a cold breath of air. To make the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master owe a favor to the point that he couldn't return it… What sort of person could it be? Looking at how unspecific Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was, the three of them were extremely curious.

"Brother Fourteenth, the master of this Evil Monarch… how many percent of Brother Fourteenths' strength is he at, and how is he, compared to us?" Qu Wu Hui asked carefully.

This question caused the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master to start hesitating. He had not managed to make clear how strong this 'Nine Firmament First Old Master' was in his rush the last meeting they had. But one thing was for sure, and it was that he was definitely not beneath himself!

He pondered for a long time before speaking. "Definitely stronger than you guys, but when compared to me, it's really hard to tell. That person's powers are a profound mystery… I am really not confident in winning him! Even if it is a battle to death… I have no confidence in killing him!"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was speaking the truth, and the three people could tell from listening to it. He was speaking from his heart. But because of this, the three Guardians turned pale!

An existence that even the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master had no confidence of winning… Didn't that mean that this person was more powerful than the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master? Plus his skill at concocting pills and all these amazing formations today. What sort of top expert was that?!

This this this… there is someone like this in the world? How come we've never heard of someone like this for the thousand years we've lived?

No wonder Jun Mo Xie's cultivation improves at such a tremendous speed! He really has such a heaven defying master!

But the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was determined not to revealed that person's name, which added on to the mystery of Jun Mo Xie's master!

At this time, Young Master Jun asked, "Senior, you know my master? You've met him before?"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master scoffed coldly. "Not only did I meet him before, I still have some scores to settle with him! Pretending to be mysterious! This Young Master is full of disdain for that! I'm ashamed to behave like that! I'll tell you honestly, meeting that bad luck master of yours is really bad luck for this Young Master! Really f*cking bad luck, pei…."

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was full of complaints, as if there was some hidden bitterness…

But the moment he said this, Jun Mo Xie instantly knew that this fellow seemed to misunderstand… He assumed that the 'Nine Firmament First Old Master' was Jun Mo Xie's master and hadn't seen through Jun Mo Xie!

This was a beautiful misunderstanding!

Through this conversation, Young Master Jun instantly understood the reason behind the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master's grievances…

In fact, since the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master followed Jun Mo Xie, then he could be familiar with his sneaky and unpredictable ways, so by extension, he associated it with that mysterious 'Nine Firmament First Old Master'.

Plus, Jun Mo Xie was really too young, with his own cultivation, it was hard for him to enter the eyes of the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master. In the eyes of this great madman, that 'Nine Firmament First Old Master' was an expert of his own generation that was more or less his equal, or perhaps even higher. So why would he even bother with a 'mere' Saint Emperor cultivation? So he logically assumed that Young Master Jun was that 'mysterious expert's' disciple!

In fact, if by logic, this was the most logical inference!

This is a beautiful misunderstanding…

Young Master Jun definitely was not planning to explain. Misunderstand? Perfect! No matter what, that 'Nine Firmament First Old Master' had also been a great help to the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master back then, so this is a huge favor!

With a madman as haughty as the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master, owing a favor was an extremely unbearable thing…

Although if the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master had met the 'Nine Firmament First Old Master', he would extend his gratitude and perhaps discuss with him regarding the origins of this 'sickening' nickname… But he couldn't do that when meeting Jun Mo Xie, and Jun Mo Xie was a junior… as the disciple of his benefactor, he could not watch him get bullied right before his eyes, so the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master had to make a guest appearance and be a nanny this once. Especially when this lad's enemies were also his enemies…

Which was why there would be the scenario today, with the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master supporting Jun Mo Xie… And more interesting thing was that the moment there was such a misunderstanding, it made complete sense for the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master to take care of Jun Mo Xie…

There was no favor owed in taking care of him, and he was a little embarrassed to bring it up to show off as an accomplishment. But if he didn't take care of him, it seemed as if he wouldn't be able to raise his head the next time he met this 'Nine Firmament First Old Master' …

So the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master could only endure it and be a 'nanny' for today!

Of course, if he knew the truth, that Jun Mo Xie was that so-called 'Nine Firmament First Old Master', he'd definitely beat this fellow up until he was like a pighead! But a pity, he didn't, and he might not know for the rest of his life…

Of course, if Young Master Jun felt that he was on the same level as the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master someday, perhaps he would tell him this truth, because when that time came, Jun Mo Xie would no longer fear being beaten into a pulp…

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was indignant and unwilling, but he still had to help… But Jun Mo Xie was secretly pleased and confident!

During the time these two engaged in their conversation, the three Guardians' faces turned paler and paler. There was no other reason, but because the situation in the area was turning into a disadvantageous one for the Holy Land…

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Qu Wu Hui and finally felt in a better mood: Qu Wu Hui's current expression was completely black! None of that glee from earlier could be found.

Swallowing live earthworms, one thousand of them, and these earthworms were dug out by himself, one by one. God! Thinking of the bet, Qu Wu Hui felt the urge to cry, as if death was better than living!

Jun Mo Xie looked over to the arena, slowly feeling anxious. The current situation was still the same, with the Seven Demon Formation initiating attacks, while the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer seven members rotated in the Seven Stars Battle Formation naturally, getting more and more familiar with it. And every time they spinned, there were small sparks that flew out, their silhouettes also getting more and more indiscernible…

Clearly, the determining point of the outcome of the battle was about to arrive!

Chapter 905: Beheading Seven Demons!

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The battle situation before or after this would no longer matter after this strike!

Currently, although the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer's Seven Stars formation had the upper hand, it did not equate to victory, let alone absolute victory! And what Jun Mo Xie wanted was complete victory, not a tragic victory! But right now, it was the battle between the second level Saints, and both sides had extremely tenacious life force!

Even the side in the adverse situation would be able to go all out and deal enough damage to the enemy if they were determined to!

The reason why Jun Mo Xie was able to kill a Saint in a single strike was because it was an ambush attack, catching the Saint off guard. Second, it was because his prowess had surpassed Xia Dong Ting when he did it, so he could use a Xuan Qi that was way more powerful to completely destroy Xia Dong Ting's meridians, resulting in him completely losing the last chance to even struggle!

Otherwise, with Xia Dong Ting's power and regenerative abilities of a third level Saint, he definitely would not die without being noticed!

A Saint whose heart was shattered was able to use his Xuan Qi to forcefully seal up the circulation of blood in his body and maintain this state for at least a day if he was not dissected on the spot! At the very least… he wouldn't have to throw his life away instantly…

But right now, the seven members from the Heaven Destroyer and Spirit Devourer team were facing this sort of dangerous situation. Facing the seven opponents who had strong brotherly bonds, if they were all going to gamble their lives in a battle to death, they were completely capable of bringing the Seven Stars Battle Formation along with them to the nether world!

So Jun Mo Xie's arrangement right from the beginning was this: breaking a single finger was more effective as opposed to injuring all ten fingers!

So they absolutely did not initiate attack the moment they went into the arena, remaining in the strictest defensive mode to strike back. Slowly controlling the situation, accumulating their advantages, then slowly converting it to an absolute chance for victory. Then all seven people would suddenly strike, with all the injuries sustained, at a single person! To completely chop the person up and kill them thoroughly in a single strike!

Only by killing one person, breaking the Seven Demon Formation formed by seven people joining forces, would it cause the enemy's attacks to be unable to achieve its strongest state. Even if the other party went on a rampage again and set off a series of revenge attacks for the death of their brother, as long as they return back to their strict defensive state, there would be no danger until the other party's strength began to deteriorate. Then, they could begin their counterattack…

Of course, the most ideal situation would be that the other six, due to their close brotherhood, would be hurt and unable to fight due to the grief from losing a brother. Then, they could just take the opportunity to press their attacks and kill all of the remaining six!

The two circumstances had great variabilities, but there was only one outcome: all the enemies must be killed, while they cannot lose a single man!

And the current situation was moving towards the direction of what Jun Mo Xie had expected…

The sword light rained down like a storm. The people in the Seven Demon Formation were still calm and steady. Although they had been the ones initiating the attack since the beginning of the battle, using up a considerable amount of strength, they were still ultimately calm and unhurried.

The opponent's capabilities had indeed surpassed their expectations, but in the hundreds years of their lives spent battling, this sort of deadlock was no stranger to them. As long as their side was the one in an offensive position, then there was no problem!

The longer you defend, the more certain it was that you would lose. Those in the higher realms of martial arts knew this logic. The seven of them had considerable stamina for drawn out battles. It was not like no one had attempted to bring them down using a war of attrition, but ultimately, they themselves were the ones who got exhausted first. And looking at the seven of them on the other team, their cultivation and strength were inferior to them. How could they be an exception?!

The blade lights flashed in close succession, forming a screen that was impenetrable. The seven black figures began to gain speed, the changes in their positions were getting more and more frequent… When one person leapt up, before he could get into his designated position, the other six had already followed suit and switched their positions midair, but the flashes of their sabers remained like a screen, with absolutely no delay in their movements…

The vast and open sky was enveloped by a white light. The black figures could no longer be seen! Only a single silver-white flash was spinning in the air!

In rapid rotations, borrowing the strength of the Seven Stars Big Dipper Array, they had successfully borrowed the strength of the skies and the stars, transforming into a mystical white light…

Everyone watching cried out in surprise…

The enchanting lights suddenly expanded and exploded in dazzling, mesmerizing colorful lights! The light right now was like the bright sun in the sky, its brilliance impossible to look at!

"Despicable!" A voice hollered from within the formation. Suddenly, a burst of sounds of metal clanging against metal could be heard!

The seven people in the Seven Demon Formation had already put on their highest guard and alert the moment they saw this peculiar scene happening! But what they never expected was the enemy to suddenly come stabbing at them with their sabers in such tight succession!

Right now, the sabers in their hands were stabbing straight forward like a long sword!

This was undoubtedly a peculiar move. And there was still a distance of about a zhang between the two parties… Could it be that they were planning to come charging over? The moment this thought surfaced in their head, the Seven Demon Formation simultaneously made preparations to meet with the enemy's blades.

Yet at this time, the most unbelievable, and also possibly the most despicable, strike suddenly appeared. The sabers in the hands of those seven burly men suddenly shot a beam of blade light and flew towards the seven people like a meteor, separating from its handle!

sheath within sheath, blade within blade, the God and ghosts wail miserably without a choice; since ancient times, those with great ambitions must be ruthless and vicious, never conceding until all enemies are beheaded!

This was that unexpected blade that Gods and ghosts didn't see coming!

The seven people instantly used their sword to block the blow, but the brute strength from the enemy was really too much, and they gritted their teeth tightly. Just at this moment, the Seven Seven sabers gathered and suddenly headed toward the person in the center of the Seven Demon Formation, striking down at the same time!

The blade light at this instant was unusually bright, even brighter than the brilliance earlier! Those who were more sharp-eyed would instantly notice that there was something off about those seven sabers that had just left their sheath!

Yes, there was something off, and it was not minor!

This was the real trump card!

A blade within blade, it was a divine weapon that had never shown its face! Divine weapons like this were not only the 'merely' three that Qu Wu Hui mentioned earlier. Instead… there was one in the hands of each of these three hundred people!

The determining point of this battle was on this saber!

The Seven Demon Formation had made three fatal errors. First, they did not expect that the saber that had left its sheath had a second sheath! Second, they did not expect the opponent's saber to be a divine weapon! Third, they did not expect the enemy to aggressively attack the core of the Seven Demon Formation!

Regardless of attacking the head or the tail of the formation, it was definitely better than dealing with the core. So they had always been taking note of the enemy's defensive counterattacks, guarding the head and the tail. But right now, they realized that they had made a complete mistake!

The blade light flashed and blazed brilliantly, like a demon from hell, opening its mouth and revealing its malevolent teeth!

The eldest and core of the Seven Demon Formation used all his strength to avoid the sheath that had just shot forward. A loud clang, the first saber came down heavily on his sword at lightning speed.

This strike from the opponent was a blow that had accumulated strength for a long time, a single strike that had no reservations and was out for blood!

While he was facing it head on, hastily!

The sword in his hand was also a rare weapon, but it was still a tier lower compared to the divine weapons created by Jun Mo Xie! The moment the Xuan Qi clashed and the brilliance of the saber and the sword met, the long sword was broken!

The saber came striking down with nothing holding it back!

Blood splattered everywhere!

This saber had chopped right into the shoulder of the eldest of the Seven Demons. The intensity of it was so strong that it had cut down to his chest! At the same time, he was completely forced down onto his knee!

He howled, striking with his palm against the chest of the man in black. Under the attack of his powerful Xuan Qi, this person groaned and backed away, pulling his saber out from his shoulder. Blood spurted out from both their mouths.

But there was no difference in what followed quickly. The second saber came cutting down on his left shoulder, instantly slicing through the bone of his shoulder blade all the way down to his chest! The leader of the Seven Demons howled in agony, kicking this person in the abdomen, sending him flying away along with his saber! Along with his own fresh blood…

At the same time, his Xuan Qi circulated manically, and his left shoulder that was about to fly off his body instantly started to fuse back… But a look of utter despair was on his face…

Because the third and fourth saber came down at the same time, right on the same spot as where the second saber had cut!

The left half of his body that had barely managed to fuse back finally flew out!

This was not the end of it; the fifth and sixth sabers also came down like lightning, but right at the wound from the first saber! Right now, he had no strength to fight back. He howled manically in pain at the sky, looking at his own right half of the body fly away along with his shoulder and arm! And his right hand was still tightly gripping his sword!

He looked at his sword with an expression of reluctance to part with it…

His innards could clearly be seen from both sides of his body!

Drenched in piping hot blood!

But both his legs were still intact! He knew that there was no chance of survival for him, but he was the eldest, so he had the responsibility of a eldest. He was clear that if he died on the spot, what sort of blow it would be to his brothers, so even if he must die, he had to hold on to one final breath!

At least, he had to say one sentence! It might help the rest of the six brothers stay alive!

But it was a pity that the heavens never followed the wishes of humans. He lost this opportunity forever!

The seventh person and the seventh saber arrived! Piercing straight through the exposed right side of his body all the way to the left! Skewering all his innards and dantian into a single mess!

Chapter 906: The Three Holy Lands' Fundamental Crisis!

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

He wanted to shout and say 'Don't care about me'… or 'Seek revenge on my behalf'…. As long as he was able to deliver these words, his brothers would still be able to snap back and would not fall into extreme grief. Or perhaps, they would be able to make the enemy pay a similar price!

But the moment he opened his mouth, a shiny saber had already entered it at the speed of lightning and cut through his throat! All his teeth were instantly smashed into powder, even his tongue was turned into a pile of minced flesh… At the same time, a saber came slashing through his waist… His already flimsy upper body was instantly dismembered completely…

Another flash of the saber, and a decapitated head went flying into the air!

Midair, the eyes of this head were still widen open, full of despair and anxiety! Because he had seen that his own brothers had completely lost control due to his death! Everyone was looking at him numbly, their hearts in such great pain as if they were dying, already forgetting where they were right now…

The decapitated head spun in the air, his eyes weakly turning about. When it turned towards his brothers, he revealed a pleading look. Don't be too grieved! Right now, you guys need to focus on the enemy! Ah….

But none of the six younger brothers who had already fallen into utter despair saw the look he was giving, the last reminder from him…

Finally, his eyes no longer had the strength to turn anymore… his eyes froze in a look of extreme worry and concern for eternity!

All of these happened within the duration of half a breath since the moment the Seven Stars Battle Formation initiated the attack… or even… lesser than that!

But in such a short period of time, the things that had occurred were extremely cruel!

The leader of the Seven Demons, the core of the Seven Demon Formation, had gone from not having a single injury to being dismembered and sent flying across the air in chunks of flesh…

All the people from the Holy Lands were stunned!

Everyone had sensed that there would be an unexpected turn in the situation, but no one had expected that this turn would come so quickly, so thoroughly and so cruelly!

The two pieces of body parts that were sent flying was still midair and had not even landed on the ground yet. The decapitated head drenched in blood was still turning in the air… Everyone had fallen into a lifeless state. The six brothers went flying over to the scattered bits of their older brother as if they didn't want their lives anymore…

But the Seven Stars Big Dipper Array did not slow down! Not only did they not slow down, they began a more vicious, more aggressive attack while their opponents had fallen into despair!

Two of them had already sustained injuries from the attempt at fighting back by the eldest of the Seven Demons. Both their internal and external wounds were severe and they were on the brink of death after all! But they still got into this formation with the momentum of a mad tiger, charging forward with all their strength!

The six people in the Seven Demon Formation couldn't believe their own eyes. They had spent all their lives together for almost six hundred years. Their eldest brother that they had never separated from! Their kin brother from the same mother was dismembered alive right before their eyes!

What sort of enormous blow was this!

Their eyes were all red, and their minds were all blank! Their hearts ached in such great agony, as if the one who died… was themselves! They had practically forgotten everything, as if the entire world had came to a halt in this instant!

They wailed pitiably, calling their elder brother's name manically, moving forward to that puddle of chopped up body… Completely not noticing the flash of the enemy's blade was nearing their bodies viciously…

He Zhi Qiu and Hai Wu Ya both activated their art and yelled, "Watch out!"

The prowess of two Saint Emperors were shocking, but it was as if the six remaining brothers of the Seven Demons couldn't hear it. Their body jerked from the shock, they were almost sent flying from the sudden quake of the earth, but they still did not snap back to their senses!

Right now, in their hearts and minds, there was nothing else! Not even the thought of revenge… Only grief filled their hearts!

Extreme pain!

Seven sabers rained down with a whoosh! Like a sudden downpour!

Blood spurted everywhere! There was no mercy! But it was as if the six who were receiving these blows had yet to regained their senses. They stood in the rain of blood in a daze… without even utilizing their Xuan Qi to protect themselves!

Hai Wu Ya yelled loudly. "Stop!" He suddenly flew forward, he had yet to arrive but his sword had already radiated intense sword light… If the seven Saints were struck with the sword light of his, they would suffer severe injuries and someone might even die on the spot!

After all, they had already been battling for such a long time, their Xuan Qi had already been used up to half of their usual amount, and there were casualties too!

In the opposing camp, Mei Xue Yan flew forward in her pristine white robes, like a white cloud. She raised her imposing sword and said, "Saint Emperor Hai, this is a battle of life and death! Going back on the promise to interfere is rather unbecoming of your distinguished status of a Saint Emperor!"

Hai Wu Ya's sword light was dazzling like the star light. But Mei Xue Yan's sword light was like a blizzard covering up the sun, an overpowering radiance!

In a blink of an eye, the two of them were already facing off on the arena. Instantly, star light was shooting up into the skies, while snowflakes were fluttering all over the ground! With a few clangs, the two of them merged into a white blur in midair…

"Stop!" Qu Wu Hui yelled angrily.

The two people exchanged blows one last time. Hai Wu Ya flipped backwards and hovered in mid air. But Mei Xue Yan stood calm and poised with her sword, her eyes locked on Hai Wu Ya. Her graceful figure slowly floated backwards. Her white robes and black hair fluttered in the wind, adding a tinge of softness in this pitiful battlefield…

Mei Xue Yan had the upper hand in this short exchange of blows!

"A win is a win, a loss is a loss! Hai Wu Ya, are you this unable to afford a loss?" Qu Wu Hui yelled loudly, his eyes slightly red. "This is a battle of life and death; even if you can't endure it, you must endure it! Even if everyone dies, you also must endure it! This battle is for the face of the three Holy Lands! What are you doing, interfering with it on your own accord?! Is the Holy Lands' reputation of ten thousands of years for you to tarnish just like that?"

Hai Wu Ya gritted his teeth and said with grief, "But… but they are really too vicious…"

"Vicious? Vicious is what an opponent must be! In a battle of life and death, there is nothing that cannot be used; viciousness is the most correct way of doing things!" Qu Wu Hui scoffed. "Both sides had already determined the rules the moment it began, and the battle does not end until one party is completely dead! In other words, we start with the living and we end with the dead! Don't you understand?! I am as upset that people from the Holy Lands had died! But no matter how upsetting it is, we must endure it! Rules are rules! We can forsake our life! But we must not give up on our face!"

Qu Wu Hui had a furious expression on his face as he spoke!

Hai Wu Ya slowly landed, and looking at the tragic state on the battlefield, he couldn't hold back his old tears…

In this moment, all the six second level Saints from Holy Land had been massacred right here! And some were killed without any resistance, a look of anguish and grief on their faces even as they died…

Jun Mo Xie looked at the area and silently sighed in pity. Mei Xue Yan's words were echoing in his mind. Blood related brothers, who had never separated for hundreds of years together, their mutual understanding and coordination is already at the peak of the world… but as much as deep feelings are an advantage, it is also the greatest disadvantage… An injury on one person's body, means in injury in the hearts of six; one person's death was the death of the seven people's hearts!

These seven brothers were just like this!

Right now, Qu Wu Hui was sad, but also angry!

From the way he saw it, Hai Wu Ya's sudden decision to interfere with the battle was an extreme disgrace! Not only did he throw his own face, he also threw away the three Holy Lands' face!

Plus, he had just lost two rounds of bet. He was already feeling frustrated and depressed enough.

Naturally, there was one more important reason…

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master was still watching. He was also one of the judges! If he suddenly started acting up… Hai Wu Ya would probably be laying here like the seven men in this arena…

Qiao Ying and Cheng Yin Xiao also didn't look any better. The highest levels of the Holy Lands, the Guardians of the Heaven Saint Palace were present, along with the number one lunatic under the heavens, the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master, as judges. But this sort of behavior still happened, going back on their words, breaking faith and abandoning right… If they weren't present… How unbridled would this bunch of people be in their ways… It can be imagined that all those rumors from before may not have a reason behind it…

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master watched all these silently. He said coldly, "For ten thousands of years, being the only supreme reign, the three Holy Lands have already become thoroughly rotten… Doing everything as they please, only knowing how to do their best to protect their own interests. They no longer care about anything else. In their eyes, they are the righteous side; who cares about the minor things when doing things in the name of justice? The scene before our eyes is proof!"

He laughed sinisterly. "If they are part of the secular world, if they disregarded the law, they'll end up in prison or be beheaded as a warning to the rest on what rules are. But the pugilistic world is a relaxed place… lacking the law of the rest of the world! Dismissing everything with a single sentence: once you get into the pugilistic world, you can no longer act like yourself! Doing as they please, acting like there is no law! But there are some rules of morality that have been passed down since ancient times and people don't dare to take them lightly! Even the most heinous people would have some qualms about it…"

He let out a long breath before continuing. "But the current three Holy Lands have spent ten thousand years eradicating all enemies, completely unscrupulously, and to date, they no longer have any opponents! The moment there are no longer any opponents, there are no more restrictions. So the current three Holy Lands have already changed in its quality! Being more arrogant in the way they do things, no longer giving a damn about the morality and rules of the pugilistic world! If met with a situation that clashes with their interests, the so-called morality of the pugilistic world is just a useless piece of paper to them! But who had ever thought that if this goes on… you would become a bigger danger than the strange races! The strange races are not our kind; even if they enter Xuan Xuan, only destruction awaits them. But you guys are destroying this place, the place that you claim to protect!"

The Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master looked at Hai Wu Ya coldly. "People like you, as part of the pugilistic world, if you can toss away the basic rules of the pugilistic world and promises in a blink of an eye, then no matter how grand and noble your mission is, you are a malignant tumor that must be removed! If left as it is, you would only continue to decay everything else! And the three Holy Lands have already been decaying for ten thousands of years! Qu Wu Hui, the three of you are still considered a rare exception that managed to remain untainted from the mud. It's something remarkable!"

Qu Wu Hui, Cheng Yin Xiao, and Qu Wu Hui were stunned after the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master finished his words!

They began to perspire profusely!

For ten thousands of years, the three Holy Lands had been devoted on their punitive expedition to eradicate those who were different from them. Their ultimate goal was to be the only supreme reign. And the three Holy Lands were the guardians of Xuan Xuan Continent. Doing things in the name of justice, naturally they would be bridled and unscrupulous in their ways.

While the Heaven Saint Palace had never found any fault with the three Holy Lands' behavior, instead, provided support whenever needed, hoping for the day the Holy Lands would finally become the sovereign rule. When that day came, it would be the arrival of the Continent's blessings…

Naturally, if this was according to the three Holy Lands' standards of ten thousand years ago, or even six thousand years ago, this made no sense. But as all the opposing families were turned into ashes, the three Holy Lands had finally stepped onto the peak of power on this continent and became the most outstanding!

Even Qu Wu Hui, Cheng Yin Xiao, and Qu Wu Hui had felt heartened that the three Holy Lands' achievements were unprecedented, surpassing all their ancestors before them! Controlling the continent, overlooking the world like a sovereign ruler, the moment the Holy Lands appeared, there was no one else who can contest for the top! This was undoubtedly a glory of the peak!

But the three of them had been enlightened by the Nine Nether Fourteenth Young Master, and only came to realization that if there were really no opponents, after a single family expanded, what they would face was their internal decay… Completely changed in its quality!

Humans were always keen to fight; fighting with the enemy, struggling between life and death. Every moment would trigger the boundless fighting spirit of a human. Each time they surpassed their limits, improving time and time again… But if there was no enemy?

Not a single enemy in the entire world, there was only flattery and boot-licking everywhere…

Then naturally, humans would change.

And there was one more grim issue: If there was really no enemy… who else could they fight against? So they started fighting with themselves, fighting with the desire of fame and profit in their heads, but how many people would be able to prevail over themselves? So everyone was controlled by their desire for fame and profit and started to fight internally…

Scrambling for power and profit, the harmonious relations between the three Holy Lands turned into an empty shell. Smiling, warm and affable on the surface, but secretly fighting and scheming against each other… Even within the same Holy Land, they were also unscrupulous in their rivalry…

Carried on for a long period of time, who would care about the rules of the pugilistic world? Who would comply with the morality of pugilistic world? Because these were originally set by these people! Who would give a damn? But… a pugilistic world without rules and morality… what sort of pugilistic world was that?

The more they thought about it, the more fearful the trio felt. If things continue this way, the three Holy Lands do not need an enemy to utterly crumble!