Dashing Student
Chapter 1403: Sneak Attack and Betrayal
Chen Nan naturally also saw Tu Susu and Yao Li, but he did not step forward to recognize them.
Although the Righteous Alliance has presently joined forces with the Demon Sect, as soon as the Demon Clan is dealt with, the relationship between them will remain unchanged. The internal strife within the Human Clan is an eternal tune.
Therefore, if Chen Nan were to acknowledge Tu Susu now, he would have no place in the Righteous Alliance in the future, and even people associated with him would be implicated.
He slightly nodded towards the sky, then rushed towards another Great Demon of the Ape Clan, with a clear objective.
"Your little love is here now, but it seems he’s quite popular," Yao Li fanned the flames from the side, fearing the world would not be chaotic enough.
Tu Susu’s expression was cold: "Humph, overestimating himself."
Below, Hua Nongying was already battling with the Great Demon, which was the very same one knocked down by Tu Susu, naturally not wanting to see Chen Nan entangled with another woman.
Hua Nongying glanced at Tu Susu and Yao Li in the sky, narrowing her eyes slightly: "The Witch...seems to be protecting Jue Mingzi?"
"A forbidden love between the Righteous and Demon?" Countless plots from stories she has read flashed in her mind instantly, making her body tremble intensely, with a slightly shy expression on her face.
"It’s so exciting!"
The Great Demon fighting with her withdrew instantly in fright after seeing her delighted expression, its face turning terrified, wondering if she was some kind of pervert.
...
The battle continued, and Chen Nan’s appearance was but a tiny ripple, unable to stir any waves in such a grand battle.
The truly decisive battles were between the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. At this moment, the Human Clan had the obvious upper hand, forcing the Demon Kings of the Demon Clan to retreat step by step.
Defeat seemed inevitable.
"Jiang Wuyue, you falsely claim to follow the Righteous Path yet ally with the Demon Sect, you aren’t worthy of being human!"
Ao Hao cursed furiously, not even knowing what he was yelling anymore, just knowing he had to, as if this was the only way to vent the anger in his heart.
Jiang Wuyue remained unfazed as streams of Power of Laws gathered in his hand, fiercely striking Ao Hao, even causing scales to shatter and fly off.
At this moment, Ao Hao’s massive body suddenly charged into the sky, breaking through the clouds, spewing a ball of light from its terrifying mouth, radiating a chilling aura.
Upon closer examination, one could find that inside the light was a heart whose owner had long since passed away.
But Ao Hao spilled blood on it, and the withered heart swelled rapidly after absorbing the blood.
In the blink of an eye, the heart, initially the size of a fist, expanded to the size of a house and then suddenly thumped once.
A powerful, incomparable force spread out, and Jiang Wuyue, as if struck by some invisible force, turned pale, spat blood, and was blown away.
"If you don’t make a move now, when will you?!"
Ao Hao roared to the sky, and all the Demon Clan members who heard the sound became excited, willing to fight to the death even if it meant dragging the Human Clan cultivators down with them.
For a time, both the Human and Demon Clans suffered heavy losses, and now there truly were casualties among the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators.
Jiang Wuyue barely managed to stabilize his body, his gaze fixed on the heart, and as he watched it spontaneously combust into ashes after its usage, he finally felt at ease.
It was evident that the heart belonged to a deceased Demon Clan powerhouse, refined to preserve some power for moments like this.
However, Jiang Wuyue was somewhat puzzled by Ao Hao’s last words, which didn’t sound like words for the entire Demon Clan but seemed directed at a particular individual.
Before Jiang Wuyue could think of any answer, Master Canglan flew over from afar, stained with Demon Clan blood, looking like blossoming plum flowers on his white robe.
"Alliance Hierarch, are you alright?" he asked with concern.
Jiang Wuyue waved his hand, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth: "I’m fine. It’s just a little bit more, and I can wipe out these Demon Clan members. I will not fall before then!"
"Good."
Standing behind Jiang Wuyue, Master Canglan’s face suddenly showed a cold trace as he intended to step forward, only to feel a sudden chill in his chest.
Looking down, a flying sword pierced through him, rippling like water, and covered with a strong layer of the Power of Laws.
Jiang Wuyue recognized it as belonging to Master Canglan. He turned sharply, blood-red eyes glaring at Canglan, mouth forcing out three words: "Why?"
Master Canglan seemed almost mad, his face no longer tranquil but hideous and terrifying: "Why? You ask me why?!"
"All of my disciples are dead. Do you dare say you haven’t favored that little bastard Jue Mingzi?!"
Jiang Wuyue staggered back, smiling bitterly: "I should have realized, but I trusted you too much. We’ve known each other for over a thousand years. It was my negligence."
He gripped the flying sword, letting the blade cut his palm as he slowly pulled the sword out of his chest.
The Power of Laws on the flying sword couldn’t be instantly cleared even by him, continuing to corrode his wound, preventing it from healing.
This was Master Canglan’s revenge.
"Today, I shall avenge my slain disciples!"
Master Canglan gritted his teeth, the Water Law gathering in his hands, transforming into a giant python, its bloody mouth swallowing Jiang Wuyue whole.
Yet, the python’s head expanded as if something struggled to burst out until with a "boom," its head exploded, swiftly dissipating the Power of Laws.
Jiang Wuyue held a Treasure Tower, emanating terrifying power waves, clearly a formidable Spiritual Artifact.
Being the Hierarch of the Righteous Alliance, naturally, he had hidden trump cards.
"With today’s strike, our ties are severed!"
Master Canglan, fearful, glanced at the golden-glowing Treasure Tower, evidently aware of its origin and might, thus feeling wary.
"Haha, Brother Jiang, no need to be angry."
Tu Wanshan flew over at that moment, a hearty smile on his face.
In Jiang Wuyue’s shocked gaze, Master Canglan voluntarily flew to stand behind Tu Wanshan.
"You...sided with the Demon Sect?"
His voice sharpened, for if the first elder of the Righteous Alliance defected to the Demon Sect, spreading this news would make their Righteous Alliance a joke.
"Brother Jiang, everyone should have a chance to turn over a new leaf. Master Canglan choosing our Demon Sect is a great thing."
"Bastard!"
Jiang Wuyue, seething with rage and harboring towering hatred, wished to fight Tu Wanshan to the death, yet the Demon Clan still lurked.
For the sake of the Human Clan, he knew now was not the time for internal conflict, so resolutely he turned and rushed toward Ao Hao once again!