Ch. 1816 - Forced To Act

Wang Xie’s gaze was like that of a vicious crane staring straight ahead, as if it could see through a person.

As the holy son of the Casting Crane Lineage, his strength was beyond question.

“Wang Xie is going to suffer this time,” said the holy sons and holy maidens of the other lineages nearby, clearly enjoying the spectacle.

Saintess Qing laughed and said, “This Wang Xie has always been arrogant. It’s good for him to take a loss.”

Although they had never fought Xu Zimo themselves, the strength Xu Zimo had just displayed already surpassed theirs.

With a single slash, he had forced the Peach Tree to abandon its peaches.

At the very least, none of them could do that.

“Come to think of it, this guy shouldn’t be a disciple of our Jade Court,” someone said.

“Probably not. With the Peach Banquet approaching, it seems things are getting more and more lively,” someone else said with a smile.

…

On the other side, when Wang Xie’s powerful aura erupted, lightning flickered in his eyes.

He let out a light shout. “Wang Ya, this matter has nothing to do with you. If you dare interfere, you will bear the consequences yourself.”

Wang Xie brought his palms together, then slowly separated them. A slender beam of extreme light split apart between his hands.

Looking closely, one would discover that this beam of light was actually a long spear.

The spear looked as if it had been cast from ancient bronze, radiating a primitive aura.

On the shaft of the spear, a green crane emerged through mist, constantly evolving into all kinds of postures.

“It’s the Tyrant Crane Spear, the Lineage-protecting treasure of the Casting Crane branch,” someone among the spectators said.

“I didn’t expect the Casting Crane Lineage to hand this spear to Wang Xie so quickly.”

“That’s normal. After all, Wang Xie is the leading figure among this generation of disciples,” Zhao Qiuyi replied calmly.

The Innate Zero Sword in her hand was no less formidable.

After all, as the holy sons and holy maidens of each Lineage, they largely represented that Lineage’s future.

Their authority was immense.

Otherwise, they wouldn’t be qualified to gamble using each Lineage’s quota for the Peach Banquet.

…

Wang Ya was about to say something more.

But her shoulder was patted by Xu Zimo.

“Enough. What’s there to say to him? He’s just another soul destined to die under my blade.”

“Arrogant,” Wang Xie snorted heavily upon hearing Xu Zimo’s blatant words.

Without another word, he thrust the spear straight forward.

A powerful surge of energy burst from the spear shaft, piercing the surrounding void.

With just a casual thrust, it carried such overwhelming might.

Xu Zimo, however, simply reached out with one hand and grabbed the spear tip in his palm.

A terrifying force surged forth, annihilating everything.

Wang Xie’s expression changed slightly. He felt as though the spear, once caught, had sunk into a mire.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t pull it free.

“So you do have some skill. No wonder you’re so arrogant,” Wang Xie said coldly.

The aura around him grew stronger and stronger, and the green crane on the spear seemed about to awaken.

Yet just as he exerted himself to break free, Xu Zimo suddenly released his grip.

The powerful inertia sent Wang Xie flying backward.

Someone nearby couldn’t help but laugh.

Because when Wang Xie was flung away, he landed face-first in a dog-eat-dirt posture, his head awkwardly stuck between his legs.

The Casting Crane disciples who had come with him hurried forward to help him up.

“Get lost, all of you, get lost,” Wang Xie shouted as he shook them off, staring at Xu Zimo in shame and rage.

It was as if flames were burning in his eyes.

“You deserve to die,” he said through clenched teeth, each word forced out.

At that moment, towering green light erupted from his body, shooting straight into the sky.

This humiliation, suffered in front of so many people, could only be washed away by grinding Xu Zimo to dust.

Within the surging light, a green crane soared out.

The crane opened its beak, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was swallowed up like a whale drinking the sea.

Immediately after, the green crane transformed into a beam of green light and surged into the Tyrant Crane Spear in Wang Xie’s hand.

In an instant, the power of the Tyrant Crane Spear grew ever stronger, vast and boundless like the ocean.

Green light also wrapped around Wang Xie’s body, condensing into a suit of armor.

“Kill!” he roared, raising the spear high. Like a spear god descending to the world, an overwhelming force pressed down from all directions.

Boom, boom, boom.

Wang Xie thrust out with his spear, piercing the void. As the spear shot forward, its tip transformed into a green crane.

The crane spread its wings, carrying fierce spear intent as it charged forward with devastating force.

Xu Zimo swung the Shadow Tyrant saber forward. From the blade, a terrifying saber intent rumbled forth, suppressing everything.

When saber and spear collided, the green crane pressed a claw onto Shadow Tyrant, trying to devour it.

But the saber intent on Shadow Tyrant was world-destroying. It instantly annihilated the green crane.

With a loud bang, the spear itself remained, but it was sent flying by a single slash.

Wang Xie’s body was also flung backward right after.

Even though he hurriedly released the spear, the tremendous force still slammed him hard to the ground.

Wang Xie looked up, his eyes filled with shock.

Both of his hands trembled uncontrollably, as if a massive force had nearly shattered his entire arms.

And that wasn’t all. When he looked at the Tyrant Crane Spear, he saw that the green crane phantom on it had been dispersed by that single strike.

“You… who exactly are you?” Wang Xie asked urgently.

At this point, even if he wanted to keep fighting, he knew something was terribly wrong.

“The one who will kill you,” Xu Zimo replied, holding Shadow Tyrant as he walked forward step by step.

Each step was like the footfall of death itself.

“You… don’t come any closer,” Wang Xie cried out in panic as he struggled to get up.

He looked around at the people nearby and shouted, “What are you all watching for? Hurry up and save me!”

The crowd exchanged glances.

Some wanted to save Wang Xie, but intimidated by Xu Zimo’s overwhelming presence, none dared to act.

“If I die, and you fellow disciples stand by and do nothing, do you really think you’ll escape responsibility?” Wang Xie shouted again.

Several holy sons and holy maidens nearby shook their heads.

“It seems we can’t just ignore this,” Shen Hongrong said with a helpless smile.

After all, even though they belonged to different lineages, they were still all Jade Court disciples.

If they truly stood by and watched him die, it would be hard to justify.

Especially since the elder of the Casting Crane Lineage was an enforcement elder. This matter could not be brushed aside so easily.

“If we’re going to interfere, we also need the strength to do so,” Saintess Qing said with a smile.

With the strength of the few of them combined, they probably still wouldn’t be a match for Xu Zimo.

After all, the incident with the Peach Tree had already given everyone a rough idea of Xu Zimo’s power.

“If we don’t have the strength, then there’s nothing we can do,” Shen Hongrong replied.

It was clear that the Casting Crane Lineage was not well liked within Jade Court.

With Shen Hongrong’s words, everyone understood.

Their so-called intervention was merely a formality, something to give the Casting Crane Lineage an explanation.

No one was going to rush forward to die when they clearly weren’t a match.

“Perfect. I also want to spar with him,” Zhao Jinwu said from the side.

He believed himself to be among the strongest in Jade Court, but there was always someone stronger beyond.

He wanted to test the gap between himself and the outside world.

As they spoke, several of them had already walked to stand opposite Xu Zimo.

Saintess Qing smiled and said, “Young master, we have no intention of offending you. We are simply forced to act. We ask for your understanding.”

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