Chapter 269: Chapter 188: Facing Two Enemies Alone, Slaying a Fifth-Stage Genetic War God with a Blade
Jiang Shu’s voice was not loud, nor was it filled with extreme anger.
But anyone could hear the chilling murderous intent beneath those calm words.
The Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi converged.
The treasured saber trembled as Jiang Shu grasped it and walked forward slowly.
The entire area seemed to freeze in an instant. The air solidified, and only the sound of footsteps continued to echo.
White-skinned pig...
「In the quiet B-grade Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.」
Kane’s face twisted. He was somewhat more robust than the average Caucasian, a minor issue brought about by genetic fusion and evolution. However, once he fully mastered Spiritual Cultivation, he could cleanse the impurities from the Genetic Potions and return to his original handsome appearance.
His golden pupils were filled with violence, yet also brimming with wariness.
"Jiang... Shu..."
These awkward words in the language of the Xia Country came out of his mouth.
After Jiang Shu’s battle in Fusang, videos of it had spread across the world. It could be said that any reasonably knowledgeable Martial Artist or Genetic Warrior knew of Jiang Shu.
The Small Five Elements Saber Formation Array Plate he held was widely regarded as an artifact from some Cosmic Relics.
Capable of allowing him to stand mid-air, it could unleash tremendous area-of-effect damage.
The Small Five Elements Saber Formation Array Plate alone was enough to inspire awe.
Not to mention, his own cultivation realm was that of a Martial Saint!
"Just now, was it you who said our Xia Countrymen’s genes are inferior?"
Jiang Shu spoke again, pressing forward with each step.
Upon arriving in the Inner Circle, he had hardly stopped, continuously searching for traces of Wang Yan, the Martial Saint.
Although he had declined the Martial Saint’s invitation at the Shengjing Research Institute, this did not mean he lacked a sense of belonging to the Xia Country.
He would feel pride in the strength of the Xia Country. He would feel anger at any insult to the Xia Country.
His cold gaze turned towards the involuntarily retreating Kane. As the Vermilion Palace Thunder Technique activated, Primordial Power gathered from his arms onto the treasured saber. A mighty aura brewed within it, like thunder lurking in storm clouds.
"Two Fifth Rank Genetic War Gods. The leader, Daofman, has been at the Fifth Rank for some time; his strength cannot be underestimated. The one who mocked us just advanced to the Fifth Rank. Shall we each take one?"
Wang Yan’s footsteps suddenly halted. His voice was not transmitted spiritually but echoed directly in the area.
An unprecedented ferocity burst forth from his gaze.
A gentleman’s revenge can wait ten years. But he... was foremost a Martial Artist! Armed with a deadly weapon, murderous intent arose naturally! Though it’s said that in battle, damage is inevitable, when facing the honor of a nation... death matters not! Moreover, with Jiang Shu’s support, who would live and who would die was not yet certain! Never mind just two Fifth Rank Genetic War Gods; even if there were three, he was confident that he and Jiang Shu could fight them together!
"No, you protect them."
Glancing back at several Qi Strength Great Grandmasters, Jiang Shu’s voice was cold. On his way here, he had encountered two Fifth Rank Mutant Beasts, but he had restrained his aura simply to hasten his travel.
In the impending battle, the powerful auras of both sides would undoubtedly attract the Fifth Rank Mutant Beasts.
In the Martial Arts world, Qi Strength Great Grandmasters were as scarce as phoenix feathers and qilin horns.
Any one of them appearing in a city would be personally greeted by provincial and ministerial officials.
But in this B-grade Heaven and Earth Secret Realm, Qi Strength Great Grandmasters were still too weak.
They were so frail that, when facing Fifth Rank Mutant Beasts, they were at constant risk of perishing. The Martial Arts realm of the Xia Country could not afford such severe losses.
"Just you alone?"
"Let’s try. Besides, don’t we still have you, Martial Saint Wang, to cover us?"
Jiang Shu stepped forward. Another treasured saber flew out of the Array Plate, and he grasped it in his left hand.
His muscles and bones cracked loudly. His qi and blood surged like the smoky haze of a battlefield, Primordial Power filling his every limb and channel.
The Treasure Patterns of the Small Five Elements Saber Formation still allowed for another activation.
Once unleashed, these so-called War Gods before him would be either dead or crippled. But against these two beasts... there was no need for such measures.
"Jiang Shu... this is a misunderstanding! We can collaborate!"
Watching the floating Array Plate, Daofman’s pupils constricted in shock. He had never imagined Jiang Shu would actually dare to strike!
How could he dare? Wasn’t he afraid of attracting the Fifth Rank Mutant Beasts? Damn it!
He glared fiercely at the retreating Kane and quickly said, "We’ll allocate the war machines later. Everyone can first enter and scavenge the equipment inside; we’ll share it equally!"
"Fighting only invites trouble. Besides, our two Fifth Rank Genetic War Gods and your two Martial Saints have equal combat power. Let’s sit down and negotiate. There’s no need to fight to the death."
Daofman spoke rapidly, attempting to diffuse the murderous atmosphere.
However, his words, carried by the wind, whisked past Jiang Shu’s ears, unheeded.
Jiang Shu stomped fiercely on the ground, leaving deep footprints. Even under tenfold gravity, he leaped up. His saber qi, like thunder, struck down fiercely as his voice, filled with boundless ferocity, roared, "Share equally? Share your mother!"
"SHIT!"
Daofman twisted his body. On his spine, a snake-head tattoo lit up, and his eyes narrowed into vertical slits. His skin toughened, revealing layers of scale-like patterns.
In an instant, every tiny fluctuation in the surroundings was amplified manifold in his ears and eyes.
His body’s agility had increased immensely.
With a single leap, he dodged Jiang Shu’s strike.
Kane also rolled again. His body swelled, doubling in size to nearly four meters in height. The tenfold gravity made him extremely uncomfortable, slowing his movements. However, endless strength gathered in every cell and organ of his body, each part now functioning like an engine running at full power.