691 Blood Offering (1/2)
It was a door made of green rock, with its streaks of big cracks marking its age. Flanking both sides of the door were giant human-like statues.
At its center, there was the head of a beast showing its fierce teeth, its eyes were two crystal clear gemstones reflecting brilliant green light.
What a sudden, peculiar turn of events.
The Heaven Dao Pavilion and Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciples were completely astounded as they saw the appearance of a giant circular formation.
”What is going on?!”
”Is this part of the Baptism by the Holy Words too?”
”Such an intense amount of energy!”
None of them knew what was happening, because they had never seen something like this before.
Fang Zhengzhi, too, was bewildered.
But he knew that such a change wasn't related to him. Because when his fist met with Tian Xing's, an immense amount of pressure was rapidly released.
So, even after the Baptism by the Holy Words…
He still couldn't match Tian Xing's level?
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi couldn't naively expect that he would immediately be able to crush all his enemies right after his Baptism. After all, the difference between Tian Xing's and his power was too huge.
He didn't know how the red flashes of lightning appeared, or how the huge circular formation took shape, but he could feel a hefty amount of force upon his chest.
And his body involuntarily took a few steps back, knocking onto Chi Guyan.
And at that instant, he felt a tender feeling, then two hands wrapped around his waist. These hands wielded immense power.
This cushioned Fang Zhengzhi's backward thrust to a safe stop.
But the pressure on his chest gradually intensified, especially when he between the impact of two forces.
And at this moment…
Chi Guyan moved. A snake's tail, which glowed faintly, emerged from behind and whipped at Tian Xing at lightning speed.
”Boom!” came a loud noise.
These actions, from the collision of Fang Zhengzhi's and Tian Xing's punches, to the snake's tail lashing at Tian Xing, seemed almost instantaneous.
But Tian Xing was still Tian Xing.
One of the strongest warriors in the Holy region, the Leader of the Nine Pinnacles Mountain. Even if he was injured, he would never back down.
Not only that…
He could still advance a step, though it was only one step.
And of course, this wasn't because Tian Xing had a change of heart, was willing to bury the hatchet and patch things up, then have tea together and talk about life.
But it was because he saw the red flashes of lightning and the huge, round formation above him, especially the green rock door that was opening slowly.
”Huh?” Tian Xing's glanced above without changing his stance, as he continued to pressure ahead. His face, though, revealed some degree of surprise.
And at this moment…
omething strange happened again.
Nangong Hao, who was injured by Fang Zhengzhi's sword, suddenly charged forward at an unfathomable speed, to the extent that there was a blur behind him.
”That's really fast!” Fang Zhengzhi was shocked. Never did he expect Nangong Hao to recover so quickly and seize this situation to his advantage.
There was no way to run.
Because the pressure from Tian Xing's fists was forcing upon his chest and he was being supported by Chi Guyan at his back.
How could he dodge this sword?
”Pshh!” Blood was spilled in the air.
That was the sound of Nangong Hao's Wuwei Sword piercing through flesh. Blood spilled in the air but, oddly, did not fall.
Instead, it flew upward rapidly, as though it was sucked by a massive gravitational force, toward the giant round formation.
This happened in the blink of an eye.
And the Heaven Dao Pavilion and Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciples watched with their eyes wide open.
Especially the Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciples…
They were so astonished as though their eyes were about to pop out. Their bloodshot eyes were not a result of fatigue, but utter shock and anger.
And of course, the Heaven Dao Pavilion and Nine Pinnacles Mountain disciples weren't the only ones who were shocked.
Tian Xing, too.
His eyes stared at the crystal-clear tip of the sword, which pierced through the body from the back, then at the droplets of blood that was rapidly flying upward.
”Nangong Hao?!” Tian Xing slowly turned his head and looked at the hand which wielded the Wuwei Sword, then at the person who was dressed in scholarly attire behind him.
As the Nine Pinnacles Mountain Leader, one of the strongest warriors in the Holy Region…
It had been long since Tian Xing was stabbed in the back with a sword. This had to somewhat related to his powers, but it was also attributed to his sense of caution.
The Holy Region was a dangerous place.
And Tian Xing wasn't one to trust others easily. In contrast, after all these years, he did everything cautiously.
This, however, didn't mean that he did not guard against the ”less powerful individuals”.
He knew that, even if these ”less powerful individuals” were given the opportunities, they would not have the ability to do him any substantial harm anyway.
And for Nangong Hao…
Tian Xing had once evaluated his abilities.
Nangong Hao's wasn't weak, perhaps he could even be considered strong. But of course, that was within the scope of the Rebirth State, or maybe even the Sage State.
Well, that was only the Sage State.
But most importantly, Nangong Hao initiated the attack toward Fang Zhengzhi before him, even at the most crucial juncture when Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan were being Baptized by the Holy Words.
Tian Xing did not understand, why would Nangong Hao's sword pierce right through him.
Was this all a ruse?
No!
This couldn't possibly a ruse. When Nangong Hao unleashed his attack on Chi Guyan and Fang Zhengzhi at that crucial period, he used all his might, as though he willed them to perish at that very moment.
If this was a ruse, wouldn't it be too big of a risk?
Furthermore, it was impossible for Nangong Hao to predict that Fang Zhengzhi and Chi Guyan would be Baptized. Even Mu Qingfeng and himself did not see this coming.
So, this was not a ruse.
But Nangong Hao's sword has indeed stabbed on him.