Rumble!

The Barbaric Land trembled, spies from the Witch Demon Clan and Thunder Sect within Barre City had already relayed the news of the advancing army of martial artists from the Heavenly Blade Clan, prompting unrest in this ancient city.

"The Heavenly Blade Clan comes with such fervor; it’s certainly not to trade heavenly materials and earthly treasures for people."

"Damn it, just for the cultivation technique and combat techniques in Lord Xiao Ye’s hands, we’re willing to pay a great price to stop them, aiming for a favorable impression from Lord Xiao Ye!"

Facing a formidable enemy, the Thunder Sect Leader and Witch Demon Clan Leader rarely formed a mutual understanding.

Although the Heavenly Blade Clan is formidable, the alliance of their two major forces doesn’t mean there’s no power for a fight.

So after thorough consideration, they had long decided to defend Xiao Ye against the Heavenly Blade Clan.

Led by the Thunder Sect Leader and Witch Demon Clan Leader, martial artists from their forces soared into the sky, ascending onto the wall of Barre City, looking toward the distance.

When they saw Heavenly Blade Clan martial artists, donned in war armor and bearing heavenly blades, spreading like an iron flood within heaven and earth, their hearts trembled fiercely.

The Heavenly Blade Clan’s martial artists numbered no less than six thousand, with many releasing powerful auras, seemingly crushing forth like a real Great World, their tempestuous momentum covering heaven and earth, like a mighty stone pressing down on everyone’s hearts, nearly suffocating them.

It’s known that even the combined forces of Thunder Sect and Witch Demon Clan at Barre City hardly exceed four thousand martial artists.

To block so many Heavenly Blade Clan martial artists is indeed quite challenging.

Moreover, the Heavenly Blade Clan has numerous strong figures.

"It’s heard that because of Yun Wei’s rise, Heavenly Blade Clan ranks sixth on the True Dragon List, their notable fame has attracted many martial artists to work for them, unexpectedly the rumors are true."

The Thunder Sect Leader’s face turned gloomy.

"Release the people, otherwise today will be the day of your Thunder Sect’s and Witch Demon Clan’s demise!" A booming shout, like thunder, exploded in the void, spreading filled with boundless fury.

Amidst the army of Heavenly Blade Clan, a middle-aged man with greying temples stood atop a giant beast, coldly gazing at the martial artists of the two great forces on the city wall.

This middle-aged man is Cloud Qintian, clan chief of Heavenly Blade Clan, a dominant force in West State with great strength.

"Clan Leader Yun, Lord Xiao Ye said if you hand over five stalks of Dual-Polarity Ganoderma, then people will be released, why do you need to make such a grand fuss?"

"Engaging in conflict would harm the harmony, wouldn’t it?"

As forces of West State, the Thunder Sect Leader and Witch Demon Clan Leader naturally knew Cloud Qintian.

"My son Yun Wei, a prodigy, and our Heavenly Blade Clan are well-known in West State, if we choose to bow down, then what face would we have to stand in heaven and earth?"

"Today if you don’t release the people, I will flatten Barre City, root out both your forces!" Cloud Qintian laughed coldly.

"Heh heh..."

"I admit your Heavenly Blade Clan is powerful, but with our two forces allied and with Lord Xiao Ye overseeing, if your Heavenly Blade Clan dares to stir up trouble, even if you can destroy us, it would only lead to mutual destruction."

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

The Witch Demon Clan Leader rasped.

Resolving the conflict without violence was naturally preferable.

"Hahaha!"

"I know your two forces have already allied, and there’s a mysterious youth stronger than my son; do you think our Heavenly Blade Clan is unprepared?"

Cloud Qintian suddenly laughed wildly.

The outrageous laughter made Witch Demon Clan Leader and Thunder Sect Leader’s faces change dramatically.

The Heavenly Blade Clan’s arrangement?

What does that mean?

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Just as Cloud Qintian’s laughter ceased, suddenly heaven and earth shook, the heavenly dome’s winds and clouds changed, blazing rays rose, sweeping vast suppression, with each impact no less than Cloud Qintian.

Looking around, four figures of differing statures stepped slowly into the air, each stride rippling visible waves in the void, swallowing sky and land, aweing the Eight Desolates, like four stars radiating unparalleled brilliance.

These are four youths of peerless demeanor, expressions either disdainful, defiant, or mocking.

As the four youths appeared, the entire Barre City plunged into a deathly silence, even the air seemed to freeze, the sound of everyone’s heartbeat was perceptible.

These four youths seemed like four insurmountable mountains, standing before the crowd, blocking all paths.

"Are these... the top five prodigies of the West State True Dragon List?"

"Oh my, it seems they really are them, I’ve been fortunate enough to see them, except for the one ranked first, the second to fifth are all here!"

"Isn’t it said that the top five prodigies on the West State True Dragon List are elusive like dragon gods? How did four suddenly appear?"

"Rumor is indeed true, because that mysterious youth easily defeated Yun Wei, they’ve taken interest."

...

After a brief silence, the spectators erupted, eyes full of reverence and awe.

The True Dragon List holds unparalleled prestige in West State, needing no further elaboration.

Just Yun Wei, ranked sixth, far surpasses the strength of the Thunder Sect Leader and Witch Demon Clan Leader, how terrifying is it for these four to descend, ranked even higher?

The Thunder Sect Leader and Witch Demon Clan Leader felt their guts tense and trembled in fear.

Trouble looms large!

If it’s only the Heavenly Blade Clan, their two forces combined might have a chance to battle, but with these four peerless prodigies’ arrival, hope seems bleak.

At this moment, they deeply doubted their decision to help Xiao Ye defend against the Heavenly Blade Clan.

"Heavenly prides, thank you for coming to aid, once my son is saved and that hateful boy is slain, I promise to offer great treasures." Cloud Qintian respectfully said to the four peerless prodigies in mid-air.

"Heh heh, Clan Leader Yun, we’re not interested in your treasures; that mysterious youth’s cultivation technique and combat techniques intrigue us, hence we’re here."

"Clan Leader Yun, you can attack the city directly; with us here, that mysterious youth cannot make waves, and if he appears, it’s certain death."

"I really want to see a young prodigy who easily defeated Yun Wei."

...

In mid-air, the four peerless prodigies spoke one after another, their sharp gazes ripping through the sky, looking toward Barre City.