Chapter 1118: Conflict Erupts
As Yi Xuan gave the command, the Talisman Masters behind him soared into the sky one after another, and a massive quantity of talismans were unleashed by them. In an instant, the sky above the Death God Temple transformed into a sea of talismans, densely packed as far as the eye could see, a formidable sight.
These talismans came in various forms, but they all had one thing in common: without exception, they were all offensive talismans.
Yang Haoran knew that Yi Xuan's eagerness to strike was partly due to his previous sharp tongue having provoked Yi Xuan. Had he not provoked him, he might have been able to stall for a while longer.
However, he didn't care much about it. His hands had been itching lately anyway, and being constantly troubled by others had already annoyed him. He didn't want this to continue. He needed to make a strong statement, to make everyone fear him, otherwise, such incidents would likely recur in the future.
Now that Yi Xuan was leaping out first, Yang Haoran decided to make an example of him. Perhaps it could even serve as a deterrent, just like the battle against the Corpse-Controlling Gate that day.
Furthermore, the major factions in Gu Mo City had conflicting interests and wished for each other's downfall. If Yi Xuan took the lead in attacking, the other forces would likely choose to observe from the sidelines and preserve their strength.
This way, he would only have to face the Talisman Order. This also amounted to buying time, as dealing with a single faction, the Talisman Order, would certainly be easier than contending with all the forces present simultaneously.
As Yi Xuan gave his command, Yang Haoran also erupted with his own Spirit Power. Potent energy fluctuations emanated from him, and visible black Yin Qi surged around his body.
Although he gave no explicit command, his act of unleashing Spirit Power was a clear order to Huang Sha and the others. Without hesitation, they all erupted with their own power at the first instant.
Talismans filled the sky, raining down like a torrential storm upon Yang Haoran and his companions below.
The earth trembled. Masses of mud and sand burst forth from the ground, instantly forming a colossal sand sphere that enveloped Yang Haoran and his allies, shielding them within.
"Fall back! ! !"
Seeing this, representatives from the other factions present quickly led their people to retreat into the distance, lest they be caught in the powerful impact generated by the clash.
Boom!
Boom!
Boom!
A deluge of talismans slammed onto the sand sphere, unleashing a series of explosions. Instantly, flames billowed across the plaza, electric snakes writhed, and fierce winds howled. The scene was utterly shocking.
The sand sphere held for only a short moment before spectacularly rupturing under the immense power unleashed by the barrage of talismans.
"Heaven Soul! Open! ! !"
The instant the sand sphere shattered, a furious roar ripped through the air. Lu Wu was the first to charge out, plunging a hand into the swirling Yin Qi beside him. From that swirling mass, he drew forth an exaggerated, massive saber, and thick Yin Qi surged from its blade.
The saber's blade was broad and thick, imparting an impression of immense weight. Its body was black, while the edge was dazzlingly white and sharp, constantly gleaming with a cold, metallic light.
"This saber is called the Tyrant Blade! It's this old man's Soul Armament after opening my Heaven Soul! Today, I'll let you ugly bastards witness its power!"
Lu Wu roared, his domineering aura overflowing. With a single downward strike of the Tyrant Blade in his hand, he cleaved the sea of flames before him in two. The elemental forces unleashed by the deluge of talismans were significantly scattered by his one blow.
Behind him, the First Division Night Watchers he led also charged out. Their strength was far inferior to Lu Wu's, yet their momentum was in no way weaker. As roars erupted from their mouths, chains as thick as arms materialized out of thin air. The chains clashed together with sharp sounds, dispelling much of the rampant power unleashed by the torrent of talismans.<spanstyle>谷</spanstyle>
Huang Sha reverted to his Demon Body, and just as he had in the battle against the Corpse-Controlling Gate that day, he unleashed a certain Demon Art. His body swelled to the size of a mountain, and with every swing of his fist, a significant portion of the rampant power unleashed by the talismans was dispersed.
Xiang Chuan and Yao Guozhi were equally busy; both made their moves. However, their impact was not as grand as Lu Wu's or Huang Sha's. Yao Guozhi simply lacked that level of power. Xiang Chuan, while possessing the strength, did not unleash it fully, because his mission was not just to fight but also to protect Yao Guozhi—a task assigned to him by Yang Haoran. Hence, he did not immediately display his full capabilities.
All of this takes a long time to describe, but in reality, it happened in an instant. At that very moment, both sides clashed, and deafening explosions reverberated throughout Gu Mo City.
Yang Haoran did not make a move, nor did Yi Xuan or his apprentice. Yang Haoran watched Yi Xuan with a faint smile, while Yi Xuan and the young woman also watched him. However, Yi Xuan was not as calm and composed as Yang Haoran; his expression was terrifyingly grim.
As for Yi Xuan's apprentice, Wan'er, her expression was not grim at all, nor did she show the slightest hint of nervousness. On the contrary, her face was alight with triumph, and her gaze towards Yang Haoran was full of provocation.
"Yang Haoran, hurry up and call out all your reinforcements. With so few people and such meager strength, you're not even worth killing. " Yi Xuan said coldly.
On Yang Haoran's side, not only were their numbers few, but true powerhouses were also scarce. Lu Wu, who had successfully opened his Heaven Soul, could be counted as one. Besides Lu Wu, only Huang Sha and Xiang Chuan possessed decent strength, and indeed, they could truly be called experts.
As for the other Night Watchers, their strength was quite ordinary. In Gu Mo City, their power couldn't possibly be associated with the word "expert."
In contrast, the Talisman Masters personally brought by Yi Xuan, with the exception of a very few like the young woman who were connected through favors, were all high-ranking members of the Gu Mo City Talisman Order or powerful individuals below that top tier.
By comparison, the strength of the Night Watchers on Yang Haoran's side was vastly inferior. Moreover, many more Talisman Masters were still on their way. While these newcomers were neither high-ranking members of the Gu Mo City Talisman Order nor powerful figures beneath the top tier, their ordinary strength was still comparable to that of Yang Haoran's regular Night Watchers.
It was precisely for these reasons that Yi Xuan not only refrained from acting but also spoke those words. In his view, if Yang Haoran didn't summon his reinforcements, it wouldn't be long before Yang Haoran's few subordinates would be utterly annihilated by his Talisman Masters, without even requiring his own intervention.
Yi Xuan did not make a move for two reasons, beyond the significant disparity in strength between their sides. One reason was his concern for his standing; as the head of the Gu Mo City Talisman Order, he naturally couldn't casually intervene when his subordinates were present, as it would appear undignified for an expert.
The other reason was his apprehension about Yang Haoran's reinforcements. Although he hadn't been present at Yang Haoran's previous battle against the Corpse-Controlling Gate, he was very clear on the detailed proceedings. He knew Yang Haoran still had two powerful allies: a snake demon at the peak of the Great Demon realm and a three-star Demon Hunter.
Not seeing these two appear currently, he wasn't sure if they were lurking in the shadows, constantly ready to launch a sneak attack. Thus, he had to remain vigilant. This was also one of the reasons he didn't immediately act.
Yang Haoran did not answer Yi Xuan. He simply smiled faintly and unhurriedly took a drag from the cigarette in his hand.
"Master, if you ask me, his two helpers have probably already left this place. If they hadn't, they would surely have appeared by now."
The young woman said to Yi Xuan with a smile. She hadn't delved deep into the question at all, merely making a simple guess, leaning towards the more optimistic scenario.
Yi Xuan gave a perfunctory nod, but inwardly, he didn't confirm the young woman's speculation. What he didn't know was that, on this matter, the young woman had actually guessed correctly.
When the young woman saw Yi Xuan nod, she naively believed it was his affirmation. While her heart swelled with delight, the triumph on her face also grew more pronounced.
As for fear, there was none to be found. At this moment, not a shred of apprehension resided in her heart, for in her eyes, Yi Xuan was right beside her, and she truly couldn't find a reason to be afraid.
With a triumphant smile on her face, the young woman turned her gaze towards Yang Haoran.
"Someone just boasted that once conflict erupted, I would be the first soul to fall by his hand. Well, conflict has erupted, and I'm perfectly alive, yet the one who boasted doesn't even dare to make a move. Heh heh, it's truly laughable."
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