Chapter 1270: Chapter 1270

Just as Ye Tian and his companions were fiercely battling with Xi Feng, one of the four elders of the Black Hole Clan, a man had quietly arrived at the outskirts of the southern city.

Due to the entire southern city being under a state of martial law, the outskirts naturally had a tightly woven barrier in place, not just against humans, but even birds and insects were incapable of crossing it.

However, this man did not regard the city’s barrier as an obstacle. With just a point of his finger, the barrier crumbled without resistance, allowing him to smoothly enter the city.

Of course, to avoid alerting anyone, the man promptly repaired the barrier, ensuring not a single alarm would be raised inside the city, and everyone within would remain unaware of his arrival.

Upon entering the southern city, a woman knelt to welcome him. She was a tall and graceful figure, taller than an average woman. She was Bai Hu, one of the commanders of the core forces, the Annihilation Squad, of the Black Hole Clan!

Bai Hu’s demeanor was reverent, for in her eyes, this man was the greatest person in existence!

"Welcome back to the southern city, Elder Dong Feng!"

Bai Hu trembled as she spoke, for there was no one else who could make her kneel aside from Elder Dong Feng.

"It seems the Annihilation Squad is indeed somewhat incompetent! The south city has been allowed to fall into such a state!"

Elder Dong Feng gazed in the direction of the city center from afar. Despite the considerable distance, as the head elder of the Black Hole Clan and the highest authority in the south city, he was highly aware of what transpired there.

"I apologize sincerely, Elder Dong Feng. Our inefficiency has led to the city’s peril!"

Bai Hu immediately apologized, feeling a chill down her spine. In front of Elder Dong Feng, maintaining composure was nearly impossible.

"It appears the enemy is indeed strong." Elder Dong Feng sighed and continued, "It seems my departure to Europe over the matter concerning Elder Bei Feng was a mistake. The enemies nearly seized the south city because of my absence."

"I deserve to die! Please, Elder Dong Feng, punish me!"

Bai Hu quickly took the blame upon herself, yet Elder Dong Feng remained uncertain in his expression.

"Deserve to die? What’s the use of saying that now?"

Elder Dong Feng sneered, but the grim expression didn’t last long, replaced instead by a smile.

"But thanks to those invaders, I’ve seen through the intentions of my colleagues. They all have ulterior motives, leading the Black Hole Clan alongside them is indeed a blind act!"

There was hidden meaning in Elder Dong Feng’s words, prompting Bai Hu to glance up at him and say, "Elder Dong Feng, you know about it..."

"Know about it? How could I not know?" Elder Dong Feng continued to sneer, "It’s actually a blessing, allowing them to activate the Spirit Vein Stone, yet eventually suffering mutual losses. Now, I, like a fisherman, can reap the benefits!"

"You are wise, Elder Dong Feng!"

Bai Hu seized the opportunity to flatter him enthusiastically, perhaps distracting Elder Dong Feng enough to avoid her punishment.

"Indeed, I am wise, for I am about to step into the ’Shattering’ realm!"

Elder Dong Feng gazed at his hand and spoke calmly.

Bai Hu, upon hearing this, was ecstatic and continued her flattery: "The realm of shattering the void? Elder Dong Feng, you are truly extraordinary! In the history of the Black Hole Clan, no Martial Artist has ever entered the ’Shattering’ realm. Elder Dong Feng, you have become invincible!"

Bai Hu’s flattery caused Elder Dong Feng to smile slightly; he did not refute her words.

"However, Bai Hu, do you know how I have cultivated close to the ’Shattering’ realm?"

Elder Dong Feng suddenly asked, leaving Bai Hu momentarily stunned. She replied, "Isn’t it obvious? Elder Dong Feng must have reached this realm through relentless cultivation and effort!"

But Elder Dong Feng shook his head, saying, "That is not the case."

"Not the case? What do you mean?"

Bai Hu was bewildered, unable to grasp Elder Dong Feng’s intentions in saying such things.

Yet, Elder Dong Feng did not hide it from Bai Hu and straightforwardly revealed, "In reality, my power is gained through sacrifice!"

"Sacrifice?" Bai Hu was stunned, asking, "What kind of sacrifice?"

"The sacrifice of Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Xuan Wu — their collective sacrifice!"

On Elder Dong Feng’s face appeared a cold, sinister smile. Bai Hu felt a shiver run through her entire body, completely unable to move.

"The sacrifice of those three? Elder Dong Feng, are you furious over the death of your three personal guards, thus unleashing latent power?"

Bai Hu continued to speculate, but unsurprisingly, her guess was wrong!

"How could such a thing be possible?" Elder Dong Feng scoffed, as if mocking Bai Hu’s ignorance, "Bai Hu, I didn’t expect you to be so naive! However, since you wish to know, I will tell you the truth! It has nothing to do with anger, but with each death among my personal guards, my power increases slightly."

"Increase slightly... How is this possible..."

Bai Hu trembled as she spoke, struggling to calm herself, but how could she manage?

And Elder Dong Feng continued, "It is exactly as you say. Bai Hu, just like the other three personal guards, when you became my personal guard, I planted a ’Blood Gu’ on you. This ’Blood Gu’ allows my power to increase with each one of your deaths."

"Bloo... Blood Gu..."

Bai Hu was utterly despaired, with no room left for choice.

Despite the tremendous pressure, Bai Hu used all her might to survive. She desperately stepped forward, hoping to escape Elder Dong Feng’s sight while he was unguarded!

But how could Elder Dong Feng let her leave so easily? He merely extended a hand, gently pressing on Bai Hu’s fleeing back.

A fierce gust of wind rushed toward Bai Hu, carrying an overwhelming aura. In an instant, it struck Bai Hu!

Even a Martial Artist as strong as Bai Hu was pierced through the spine by that strike, dying instantly!

After killing the last of his personal guards, Elder Dong Feng briefly closed his eyes, feeling his power surge once again! Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveIꜰire.net

Before Bai Hu’s death, Elder Dong Feng’s power was near the "Shattering" stage, and now, he had stepped into the "Shattering" threshold...

"Hahahahahahahaha~~~~~~~~~~ I’ve finally reached the ’Shattering’ realm. Shattering the void, there are few in this Martial Arts World stronger than me! Next, all I need is to seize the entire South City, and launch my grand plan. That way, I will obtain the identity and power of the Divine Race, and there will be no enemies before me!"

Elder Dong Feng laughed loudly, his voice shaking the heavens, and even the ground beneath his feet began to tremble fiercely...

After laughing, Elder Dong Feng gradually calmed down because he knew that in the current South City, both sides were locked in a fierce battle. If those people discovered him, they would be on guard.

Therefore, Elder Dong Feng could only hide for now, waiting for the right opportunity to act...

Before sneaking into South City, Elder Dong Feng glanced at Bai Hu’s corpse and said, "Bai Hu, thank you, your death allowed me to break through the final bottleneck! However, you shouldn’t be too sad, for my personal guard exists for me. You should feel proud to become part of my strength!"

Saying this, Elder Dong Feng stepped forward forcefully, entering the streets of South City. Of course, his aura was hidden perfectly, so that even the most sensitive nose wouldn’t detect him...

Meanwhile, the battle between Elder Xi Feng and Ye Tian and the others was gradually reaching a climax!

Ye Tian and Tian Qi, having suffered significant injuries in previous battles, hadn’t recovered at all. The two forced themselves to muster the courage to fight Elder Xi Feng, but ultimately only faced devastating defeat!

Fortunately, their fearless actions moved the other Martial Artists. The warriors of the Night King Hall, the Tian Men, and the Annihilation Squad were all filled with fighting spirit. Although one person’s strength was insignificant, the gathering of so many naturally formed a powerful force!

"Elder Xi Feng, no matter how formidable you are, our human wave tactics are more than enough for you to handle!"

"That’s right! We Martial Artists are not so easily bullied! Even if we are just ants, a horde of ants crawling on you, biting your body, let’s see if you’re not afraid!"

"Elder Xi Feng, if you have the skill, kill us all!"

Encouraged by Ye Tian and Tian Qi, everyone stood proudly in face of a tyrant like Elder Xi Feng, showing no fear at all.

However, Elder Xi Feng entirely disregarded them, believing that defeating Ye Tian alone would render the rest of these Martial Artists meaningless!

"A mere bunch of ants, trying to defeat me? Let me tell you, even if all of you combined, I wouldn’t be afraid. I am confident I can kill all of you within five minutes!"

Elder Xi Feng said proudly. His words were not alarmist, but a reflection of his own power!

In front of Elder Xi Feng, these one to two hundred Martial Artists were nothing to him, and killing them wouldn’t take much time either!

The grand battle was imminent, and Elder Xi Feng himself was eager to start...