The Attack of the Wastrel

Translator: Coca5156

Editor: Drea

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The long chime that signalled an enemy attack rang. Instantly, everyone’s faces dropped and a dark look crossed their faces as they rushed outside.

The moment they rushed out, they saw Pan Yue’er floating in mid-air holding the Immortal Spiritual Sword that Pan Luo had given to the Pan Family.

“I thought the enemy were still in Yue City, how are they here so quickly?” Ye Fei yelled and she automatically hid behind Tianfeng Jin. Pan Yue’s cultivation rank was not high and he could not protect her.

“Xiao Jin, leave this place to us. Bring Ye Fei to a safe place.”

Pan Yue’s voice was full of assurance. After a few hundred years, the reckless young man in the past had become more mature and a husband that one could count on.

Tianfeng Jin nodded and retreated with Ye Fei. Ye Fei was about to object but Tianfeng Jin turned around and told her, “Don’t object.”

It was an instinctive reaction for her friends to protect her since she was pregnant and Ye Fei could only obey Tianfeng Jin.

They were at the place where Rong Yuan made a name for himself when the war first began, Shixi County. If they retreated further, they would be in the Sangbo Town of Xia Kingdom.

They had to protect Sangbo Kingdom at all costs and they could not let the town fall into the hands of the Empire. This was the same thought in everyone’s head.

Once Ye Fei was safe in Sangbo Town, Tianfeng Jin ran towards Shixi County at lightning speed. The Alliance’s top experts were not in the area and only Rong Huashang along with another Demigod were fighting against Pan Yue’er..

Pan Yue’er was as strong as Rong Huachang but with the Immortal Spiritual Sword with her, Pan Yue’er could fight against two Demigods with ease. However, not far from the three of them, other Demigods were rushing over to help.

“For a moment of glory, you were willing to be a slave and also bind your entire family to be slaves forever. Pan Yue’er, are you okay with the Pan Family serving Pan Luo forever?”

After Gu Lingzhi fell into the Endless Sea Realm, Pan Yue told everyone about the Spirit Tribe and Pan Luo in addition to the slave mark carved on his soul. If not for his master Lord Fashen suppressing the slave mark, Pan Yue could not have lived his life well after betraying Pan Luo.

Pan Yue’er scoffed, “Humph, what do mere ants like you understand about the Deity King’s power? Even his slaves are have a higher status than you!”

“Nonsense. Your souls have slave marks engraved on them. What do you mean by a higher status? Only the Pan Family members are deceitful.” Mei Ying scoffed as he fought against Pan Yue’er along with Mei Ying and Su Ruo. “A slave is a slave. Stop trying to deceive yourself. I think Pan Yue is the only one who understands this in the entire Pan Family! Stop pretending to be all mighty when you are just a slave. What difference is that from lying to yourself?”

Pan Yue’er raged, “You asshole!”

She raised the Immortal Spiritual Sword towards Mei Ying but was stopped by Rong Huachang.

“Pan Yue’er, your opponent is me. If you are distracted, you can die at any moment.”

“Ah!” A scream filled the air.

Rong Huachang’s heart jumped in fright at the familiar voice. In the next instant, Mei Ying yelled, “Zhong Xiru! What happened to you?”

Zhong Xiru clutched his chest and stared in disbelief at his student behind him. Ever since his first and second disciple met with mishap, he chose another student from the Luosheng Sect to be his close disciple. A few hundred years had passed and he came to think of this disciple as his own child. Why did his disciple harm him at this critical moment? 𝑓𝑟eℯ𝒘𝗲𝑏n𝑜𝚟𝙚𝒍.𝒄o𝐦

“Haha, I heard that Senior Zhong treated his disciple like his own child and is not wary of him. I finally see it for myself today!” Duan Yiming burst into an uproarious laughter, “How does it feel to be betrayed by the closest person to you?”

Zhong Xiyu stared at Jiang Hui in shock. He could not believe why Jiang Hui had betrayed him. However, before he could ask Jiang Hui, Duan Yiming interrupted, “Senior Zhong, while you might not be willing to join the Empire, a large number of people are queueing up to join us.”

Duan Yiming’s words immediately allowed Lin Chongyuan to understand everything.

As the second most skilful Weapon Forger and Arrays master right behind Gu Lingzhi in Tianyuan Continent, Zhong Xiru was an irreplaceable talent in the war effort. It was only natural that the Empire wanted someone like him to join them. However, Zhong Xiru hated them for killing his two beloved disciples, how would he join them willingly? As such, they turned their target to Jiang Hui.

Although Jiang Hui’s skills were not as good as Zhong Xiru’s, he had all of Zhong Xiru’s weapon crafting and array knowledge with him. With these secret techniques, the Empire did not need Zhong Xiru.

“Foolish!” Zhong Xiru glared at Jiang Hui with hatred, “Do you think the Empire would treat you well?”

Jiang Hui bit his lip and said, “The King of the North Qiu Kingdom has arranged one of his daughters to marry me.”

His face filled with guilt and he apologized, “Master, I am sorry. I really did not want to die...”

It was almost a guarantee that the Alliance would lose. The Empire promised many things to defectors. Why would he give up his life for Zhong Xiru? He had only chosen the correct way out given his situation. Zhong Xiru was stubborn and hence, Jiang Hui had no choice but to betray him.

Duan Yiming laughed lightly, “You see, Senior Zhong, your disciple is much smarter than you. The Empire cherishes talents, what do you think of our last offer to you to join the Empire?”

“Nonsense! I will never do so with my life!” Zhong Xiru scoffed. His eyes filled with a sad disappointment and pain as he stared at Jiang Hui. Duan Yiming knew that he would have this reaction and he signalled to Jiang Hui. In a cold voice, he ordered. “Kill him.”

Since Zhong Xiru was not willing to serve the Empire, there was no point in living him alive.

“Don’t you dare!” Mei Ying roared with rage and he dashed towards Zhong Xiru to save him. However, his enemy kept him and Su Ruo busy and he was stuck in his battle. He could only stare with wide eyes as Jiang Hui raised his sword high. With shaking hands, he mumbled under his breath, “I am sorry, Master. I have no choice...”

“Pst!” The long sword drove into Zhong Xiru’s body, the tip of the blade emerged out of his back.

“Jiang Hui, you bastard, I will definitely skin you alive to take revenge for Zhong Xiru!” Tears flooded Mei Ying’s eyes. Zhong Xiru had been his friend for a few thousand years. His sudden death filled Mei Ying with grief and he stood rooted to his spot. His opponent took the opportunity to throw a large stone on him.

“You!” Su Ruo shrieked in fright and pouced at Mei Ying, pushing him out of harm’s way. However, she was crushed by the stone and blood spurted out of her mouth.

“Su Ruo!” Mei Ying’s heart crushed into a thousand pieces and his body shook uncontrollably from grief and rage.

“How can you be so dumb and push me away? I have thick skin, I would not be injured by some stone.”

Su Ruo managed a weak laugh, “I... I was afraid that you would be hurt.”

Mei Ying’s eyes turned watery. “Dummy, I am in more pain when you are hurt.”

“Such deep love between the two of you. Let me send the two of you on your way. At least you will have a partner to cross the river with.”

The opponent laughed menacingly as he raised his arm into the air and released another large stone at the two. Mei Ying hugged Su Ruo in his arms and dodged the stone. However, his opponent mobilized more stones to rain down on them. These stones were lifelike and they caused major distractions at Mei Ying and Su Ruo.

Rong Huachang observed all this and started to panic.

There were other camps of the Alliance. However, Lord Fashen would need a day and a half before he could reach the battlefield from his camp. Should they give up this city? 𝘧𝒓e𝑒𝑤e𝙗𝚗o𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝐜𝐨ｍ

If they gave up Shixi County, the Xia Kingdom would be exposed to their enemy.

Looking at the grave situation that Mei Ying and Su Ruo were in, and the numerous men that had been gravely injured, Rong Huachang made a tough decision.

“Retreat to Sangbo Town, we will give this camp up.”

Although there were some men who were reluctant to give the camp up, they could only obey the orders and they threw down numerous smoke bombs and slowly retreated.

“Are you trying to leave?” Pan Yue’er smirked as she stared below her.

Rong Huachang followed her gaze and her face instantly turned pale.

The men from the Alliance that had been retreating lay lifelessly floor aside from a few higher ranked Martial Artists. The Empire troops mercilessly killed the Alliance troops without a second thought.

“No!” Rong Huachang’s high-pitched voice echoed through the entire area, “Get up, get up all of you!”

Pan Yue’er laughed madly, “There is no use in screaming. The smoke bombs were filled with a poisonous substance that only those above the Martial Lord ranks can withstand. This time, I will trap all of you here!”

“Why?” Rong Huachang frowned as she witnessed the merciless killings of her troops, “Why would there be something wrong with the smoke bombs?”

Pan Yue’er confidently smirked. “The smoke bombs were made by Jiang Hui.”

What else was there to reveal? Jiang Hui not only betrayed his master, he also killed everyone!

“Jiang Hui, you bastard!” Rong Huachang cursed through gritted teeth and she glared at Jiang Hui with pure hatred.

Jiang Hui took a few steps backward in fear of Rong Huachang’s fury. He stammered, “I am doing this for myself. If I do not make an effort, I would not be welcomed by the Alliance.”

Rong Huachang was so angry, her eyes turned bloodshot. Duan Yiming patted Jiang Hui’s shoulder with approval, “You did a good job. I will put in a few good words for you in front of the king when we are back.” Jiang Hui quickly thanked Duan Yiming furiously.

Staring at Rong Huachang’s defeated look, Pan Yue’er smirked and ordered, “Continue, do not spare a single one of them!”