“There's nothing we can do at this point,” Ye Qingtian said grimly. “They're already here. War is inevitable. Leave Ye Fan and Tang Yun to me. Show no mercy to the rest. Fear not, I have got you covered..”
He gazed at the enemy haughtily as he spoke.
I am War God. I never know retreat.
Even in the face of an uprising by the Chu Sect all those years ago, the martial arts scene within the country was about to give up and surrender the city when at the last moment, Ye Qingtian stood out from the others.
Through sheer strength and will, he took the helm of the defense and steered China toward victory.
With the assistance of Sword Saint and the others, Ye Qingtian had managed to successfully defend the country against the tyranny of the Chu Sect. In her most desperate hour, China had managed to retain her independence.
He had proven himself to be a leader by being decisive when it was most needed. The one who was capable of turning the tides during the darkest hour
of war.
Though China had announced to the world in recent years that the Hall Master of War God Castle was Sword Saint, it was common knowledge that the true pillar of support of the martial arts scene in China was the War God, Ye Qingtian.
The fear he struck in enemies and the authority he imposed over his men had been earned over countless battles.
That was also why whenever the fate of China's martial arts scene was hanging in the balance, Sword Saint and the rest would follow Ye Qingtian's orders with blind and fervent loyalty.
This time was no exception.
“Yes, Ye."
“As you command. We will fight!”
“I will not allow the hallowed grounds of China's martial arts scene to be trampled by such unworthy filth.”
“We will even persecute the head of the Chu Sect without mercy. What about them?”
Ye Qingtian's rallying words bolstered the determination and the courage of Tang Hao and the others.
At once, they took their fighting stances.
“Go, Ye. Leave it to us. Under no circumstances should the thief be allowed to leave with Tang Yun!” King of Fighters spat in disdain.
Ye Qingtian merely nodded before taking off in Ye Fan's wake.
After several paces, Gaius and a group of Dragon Slayers dashed forward to block Ye Qingtian's path.
“How dare you attempt to intercept Dragon Master's path? Do you have a death wish?”
Owen stood erect as his voice echoed menacingly, his hawklike eyes regarded Ye Qingtian with disdain. Under the pale moonlight, his robes of fiery red billowed with the wispy breeze like the proclamation of war.
Gaius flinched.
“D*mn, Owen. Take it easy there,” Gaius hissed. “We're not here to pick a fight. Remember our
mission.”
The boy's overcommitting to the role. How dare he threaten Ye Qingtian's life like that? He's the War God, the most powerful fighter in all of China. If he offended Ye Qingtian, all of us wouldn't be able to hold our ground against his wrath unless Dragon Master intervenes.
Owen and Cecil did not care as they were firm in their belief that only Ye Fan deserved their respect.
Aside from him, nobody else is powerful enough!
“How insolent! You are the ones who deserve death!”
With a roar of rage, King of Fighters threw a fist at Owen that found its mark on his chest like a crash of thunder and sent him flying backward.
At the same time, Tang Hao's Meteor Hammer smashed toward Gaius, necessitating the latter to deflect the blow.
However, he was too slow for the ferocity with which Tang Hao swung his weapon with.
Failing to avoid the blow, Gaius was knocked back with a sickening thud.
On the other side, Cecil the Wind God found himself locked in place by Sword Saint's swashbuckling assaults. Unable to regain his advantage, it was all he could do to avoid being cut to pieces.
The outcome of the battle soon became apparent. Within minutes, the Dragon Slayers under Ye Fan's banner had been successfully delayed by Tang Hao and his company.
At the elimination of any further resistance, Ye Qingtian began sprinting in the direction Ye Fan had disappeared toward.
“D*mn it!" Gaius bellowed. “War God slipped past our fingers. What are you still standing there for, Junie? Hurry up and give chase! We must stop Ye Qingtian at all costs and protect Dragon Master.”
Having been already subdued by Tang Hao, he was not pleased to see Junie merely watching the fight without lifting a finger.
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