Eternal Saber-Chapter 272 - 56: The True Purpose

Arrows of water pierced into the crowd, blood mist erupted, and countless people fell dead on the spot!

For a moment, the cries and wails filled the land.

Relying on the speed of Thunder Leopard, Chen Tang changed direction and fled to the side, already escaping the range of the water arrows’ attack!

"Chen Tang, you rascal!"

Elder Qu shouted in anger, leaving behind the Silver Flood Dragon and the others, he directly pursued Chen Tang.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

He formed sword formulas with his hands and pointed in the direction of Chen Tang.

Four flying swords shot out from him, gleaming coldly, disappearing in a flash, rushing straight to kill Chen Tang!

Having cultivated to the Golden Core Realm, one could already refine and control four flying swords.

Elder Qu released all four flying swords, showing the anger in his heart!

"Retreat!"

"Retreat quickly!"

Sun Tianlu and Zhou Haijian avoided the descending water arrows, looking quite disheveled, issuing commands amidst the chaos.

The massive tail of the Silver Flood Dragon swept across, churning up the earth with a terrifying momentum.

Thump thump thump!

Under the giant tail, countless soldiers were crushed into pulp, blood mist filled the air.

Ordinary soldiers stood no chance against the terrifying strength of the Silver Flood Dragon, akin to ants!

Even though Sun Tianlu and Zhou Haijian were both Second Grade Innate, they could barely protect themselves and were completely powerless against the raging Silver Flood Dragon.

Seeing the bloody scene before them, their eyes almost burned with rage, blood surged within their chests, nearly coughing up blood!

These soldiers were their personal guards, battle-hardened and had been following them all these years.

Unexpectedly, while chasing a Sixth Grade Martial Artist, a Silver Flood Dragon emerged from the flank, causing a massacre, leaving countless dead or wounded!

Their foundation was almost destroyed in an instant.

"Ah!"

Zhou Haijian roared at the Silver Flood Dragon, wanting to draw his sword and fight the dragon to death.

Seeing this, Sun Tianlu hurriedly grabbed and pulled him back.

"Forget about it!"

Sun Tianlu remained relatively calm, shouting, "The situation is decided, beyond saving! The key now is to kill Chen Tang, the culprit. Leave the Silver Flood Dragon to the Sect Leader and Protectors!"

Zhou Haijian clenched his fists, gnashing his teeth in hatred.

Seeing Chen Tang escaping into the distance, Zhou Haijian mounted his horse, speaking with hatred, "Go! We must capture this wretch, only by tearing him to pieces can my anger be quenched!"

Sun Tianlu and Zhou Haijian pursued Chen Tang.

Before leaving, they glanced back.

That glance brought immense pain to their hearts!

In this expedition, they mobilized thousands of troops, bringing out their elites in full force.

But now, these troops were slaughtered by that Silver Flood Dragon, bodies everywhere, rivers of blood flowed!

Flood Dragon’s tail, maw, claws...

Every part of that Silver Flood Dragon was a lethal weapon!

The Silver Flood Dragon vented all its rage meant for Chen Tang on this group of people.

Except for a few who saw the situation early and managed to escape,

thousands of troops, years of hard work, were mostly dead or injured!

"I hate it!"

Zhou Haijian growled lowly.

Among the thirty-six marshals who followed the rise of the Profound Celestial Sect,

though all were nominally marshals, there were hierarchies among them.

Now, with nearly all their elite troops wiped out, they would surely fall to the bottom of the thirty-six marshals.

When this incident spreads, they’d have no face left!

All because of Chen Tang!

...

Chen Tang barely escaped and wanted to bypass Elder Qu, continuing westward.

But Elder Qu’s flying swords were faster!

Chen Tang tried several times but failed, intercepted by Elder Qu’s four flying swords.

Helpless, Chen Tang had to continue south.

Only by completely shaking off Elder Qu would there be a chance to flee west.

He still hadn’t left the Qingzhou Peninsula, continuing south meant getting closer to the sea.

Chen Tang clearly felt that the surrounding air got much more humid.

Moreover, the terrain seemed to gradually rise.

After running for a while, Chen Tang’s ears moved, he vaguely heard the sound of sea waves.

At this moment, the sky suddenly darkened.

Rumble!

Thunderous sounds came from the sky, exuding an unusual aura.

Chen Tang looked up.

Unknowingly, a huge cloud had covered the sky above.

This cloud was so low, it seemed to hover just overhead, its oppressive pressure suffocating.

The cloud was as dark as ink, with lightning and thunder!

Chen Tang frowned slightly.

In that cloud, something immense seemed to be lurking and rolling.

The cloud continuously shifted shapes.

Just as Chen Tang was about to look away, he glimpsed strands of golden light emerging from the cloud!

"This is..."

Chen Tang felt a stir in his heart, his expression uncertain.

Just then, under the illumination of those golden lights, he clearly saw within the cloud a faint form, sharp claws, and a large, majestic head!

It was a dragon’s head!

Hiss!

Chen Tang involuntarily gasped.

He was sure that what he saw was no illusion formed by mist.

It was a true dragon!

Rumble!

A deafening sound shook the sky again.

The golden light emanating from the cloud grew stronger!

Chen Tang was suddenly enlightened.

If he guessed correctly, this familiar golden light should originate from Master Le Kong!

The disturbances just now were from the true dragon of the Profound Celestial Sect battling Master Le Kong!

Chen Tang didn’t expect his escape would inadvertently lead him to the battlefield of two Transformation Realm mighty beings.

More importantly, the child of the dragon overhead had been slain by him, its skin and tendons stripped!

The skin and tendons were on him!

"No, I must leave this place quickly."

Unease filled Chen Tang’s heart, urging him to turn and leave.

For the true dragon battling above, Chen Tang was like an ant on the ground, hardly noticeable.

But if the Silver Flood Dragon came, he surely couldn’t hide!

"Le Kong, today is your death day!"

At this moment, a familiar voice rang from the sky, each word heavy as a mountain!

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader had arrived!

Chen Tang looked up.

Sure enough.

In the sky, a towering figure stepped on lotuses, surrounded by countless petals, standing with hands behind, gazing over the earth with an imposing presence!

"So, the Sect Leader has reached the Transformation Realm, no wonder..."

Master Le Kong’s voice echoed from within the cloud: "Yuan Qingshan is dead, Sect Leader, it’s time to stop."

"Hahahaha!"

The Profound Celestial Sect Leader laughed, "A mere Yuan Qingshan, hardly worth mentioning!"

"Using the Eclipse Phenomenon, triggering the Azure Continent flood, disposing of Yuan Qingshan was but a trifle. My ultimate aim is you, Le Kong!"

Chen Tang’s heart trembled.

Only now did he realize the true purpose of the Profound Celestial Sect Leader in triggering the flood!

Not only to force Yuan Qingshan to death, but to eliminate the Zen Sect!

With the Zen Sect gone, Buddhism could be entirely eradicated.

Previously, the poison porridge incident in Cloud County targeting Buddhism was no coincidence.