Chapter 256

Chapter 256: I Want to Kill

Was it surprising?

Not at all.

The situation in the Southern Region had remained unchanged for too long. These Saint-level forces had long agreed to suppress the rise of any other sects.

Thus, they would never allow the Vast Forest to take root.

Earlier, Chi Zhenyi had emerged suddenly, making them wary, especially as his fame grew and he formed alliances across the world.

This did not mean they were afraid, only that they needed time to prepare.

During Zhang Yang’s months in the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins, they had ample time to plan.

Coincidentally, with the Great Path Sacred Fruit tree taken by the Vast Forest, they found their excuse. Without hesitation, they gathered their strength and took action.

Thirty saints exerted their power over the Vast Forest.

Behind them, it was impossible to tell how many more saints lurked in the shadows.

This was the most dangerous time for the Vast Forest.

At the same time, top figures such as Ghost King Futian and Liu Taixu set out for the Vast Forest.

A holy war was about to unfold, one that would determine the fate of the Great Path Sacred Fruit.

Meanwhile, at the Green Sparrow Palace, Zhang Yang attracted significant attention. As a result, Mu Yujing and Ying Wuji led their men toward him.

"Heh, it really isn’t easy for the Vast Forest to take root in the Southern Region," Zhang Yang said. "Well then, let’s fight until the end. Let’s see whether you destroy us or we establish ourselves and break the deadlock in the Southern Region."

His fighting spirit soared. He was unafraid of the Great Boundless forces’ threats.

Swish!

As he finished speaking, the forbidden laws of the duel platform dissipated.

The platform itself vanished as well.

In an instant, the surrounding Great Boundless figures sprang into action.

Now was the time to see who was stronger.

Since everyone had already broken the rules, there was no point in following them anymore.

Boom! Boom!

Bing Yuyan descended like a goddess from the heavens, bringing with her a fierce, freezing cold. She faced both Yilie and Su Baishi at the same time.

The result?

The two were blasted away.

Bing Yuyan waved her hand.

The Great Path Sacred Fruit, five Suppressing Evil with the Green Jade Bamboo, a sage’s bone, three drops of Phoenix Luan holy blood, and an ancient book all entered her storage bag. Meanwhile, the Ice Spirit Holy Sword returned to her grasp.

Zhang Yang gave her a thumbs-up.

Bing Yuyan had been on the path to becoming a goddess for five hundred years.

Having been frozen for half a millennium, she had transformed those years into a solid foundation under Chi Zhenyi’s guidance. She might have had the longest accumulation in history at the Great Boundless Perfect Stage. Her strength exuded an aura of invincibility.

"All the Suppressing Evil with the Green Jade Bamboo should go to the Grand Elder and the others," Zhang Yang said.

Bing Yuyan looked puzzled but still threw the five Suppressing Evil with the Green Jade Bamboo to Mu Lanxin.

Mu Lanxin was both surprised and worried.

"Don’t worry about me. I have my own methods," Zhang Yang reassured her. "Grand Elder, gather everyone and return to the Green Sparrow Palace. Activate the protective forbidden laws."

"You?" Mu Lanxin asked.

Zhang Yang’s voice turned cold.

"I want to kill!"

Though she did not fully understand, Mu Lanxin knew he never acted without purpose.

"If you need anything, just let me know," she said. "The Green Sparrow Palace will stand with you through life and death!"

"Thank you," Zhang Yang nodded.

Mu Lanxin gathered everyone and returned to the Green Sparrow Palace.

The moment they arrived, the palace activated its forbidden laws. A surge of demon light erupted, forming a mighty green sparrow that soared into the sky. Its terrifying presence was even more formidable than Bing Yuyan’s.

After forcing back Yilie and Su Baishi, Bing Yuyan approached Zhang Yang and asked, "What do we do next?"

"Go there!" Zhang Yang pointed toward the Realm of Thunder—a forbidden zone.

Without hesitation, Bing Yuyan grabbed Zhang Yang and soared into the sky.

The distance was not far, and at her speed, they could arrive in an instant.

However, Mu Yujing and Ying Wuji launched an attack from afar.

These two were true top-tier Great Boundless combatants, far superior to Yilie and Su Baishi.

More importantly, they reached the scene almost immediately.

It was four against one.

Even someone as powerful as Bing Yuyan frowned and had no choice but to land.

Zhang Yang casually took the storage bag from Bing Yuyan’s waist, which contained the Great Path Sacred Fruit, the sage’s bone, and other holy treasures. Then, without hesitation, he dashed toward the Realm of Thunder, shouting, "You go back and protect the Green Sparrow Palace!"

Bing Yuyan was bewildered by his actions.

Without her, wasn’t he just asking for death against four Great Boundless figures?

But she wasn’t foolish. She had witnessed Zhang Yang’s every move and the composure he maintained. It was clear—he had a plan.

So she growled, "Remember to come back! My Great Path Sacred Fruit is still with you!"

Zhang Yang nearly cursed. Couldn’t she show a little concern for him instead?

Bing Yuyan withdrew.

The four Great Boundless figures had been eager for her departure. The moment she left, they immediately abandoned their attempts to stop her and pursued Zhang Yang instead.

But Zhang Yang wasn’t naïve enough to rely solely on speed.

No matter how skilled he was, he was only at the fifth level of the Ascending to Heaven realm.

Even if his Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers technique was marvelous, without absolute strength to back it up, it would be useless, like a three-year-old wielding a knife against an adult.

Thus, Zhang Yang summoned the Great Boundless war statues to charge forward with him.

"Mu Yujing and Ying Wuji brought many powerful fighters, including Great Boundless experts. To rescue the Green Sparrow Palace Master, Mu Lanxin and the others would not be able to spare any effort. But with Bing Yuyan holding the fort and the palace’s defensive forbidden laws, they should be able to hold on."

"As for the Vast Forest? Hah! If it could be broken, it would have fallen five hundred years ago. The Small Tree King has unearthed countless deadly methods, and with thirty saints on our side, there’s nothing to worry about."

"I only need to focus on my task."

"If they want to kill me, it will come at a cost."

With the Great Boundless war statues carrying them forward, they quickly closed the distance—only two or three miles remained before reaching the Realm of Thunder.

Just then, a group of people appeared ahead, blocking their path.

At the forefront stood a handsome young man radiating a chilling demonic aura.

The individuals around him were even stranger.

Some had canine features, others had brightly colored hair, and a few had wings sprouting from their backs.

They were clearly from the Forbidden Land—members of the demon race.

"Prince Sparrow, it’s him! We’ve confirmed that he killed the Thunder Wolf!" one of them shouted, pointing at Zhang Yang.

Standing at the center, the demon-intent-filled young man, known as Prince Sparrow, spoke coldly,

"No matter his origin or strength, anyone who dares to kill my kind, even if it was just my dog, must die! Our demon race will rise in this generation!"

"Kill him!"

With that command, the entire group roared and surged forward to attack.

Among them were numerous Small Boundless experts, along with two Great Boundless experts exuding formidable power.

Zhang Yang remained unfazed. His voice was icy as he muttered, "Fools courting death."

He waved his hand, and all his remaining Small Boundless war statues flew forward—

A total of thirty-one.

These statues, once at the Opening the Sky realm, had advanced to Small Boundless during their time in Mo City.

Under his command, the Great Boundless war statues ferociously charged at the two Great Boundless demon experts.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang surged straight toward Prince Sparrow.

To him, this was nothing more than an unnecessary obstacle.

Without hesitation, he struck with great force, unleashing a powerful punch filled with Holy Might. His attack carried the strength of the Small-developed Diamond Dragon Holy Power, making it even stronger. A hint of Slaughter Thunder Saint Power flickered within, adding a dangerous edge to his strike.

For the first time in history, these two mighty holy powers merged. Zhang Yang refrained from using the fully developed Diamond Dragon Holy Power, wanting to conserve his Nine Extremes True Essence—but even this restrained attack was more than enough.

Boom!

The air exploded under his punch.

The sheer force of the blow sent Prince Sparrow, an Opening the Sky realm expert, hurtling backward, coughing up blood.

However, the cost was steep.

Mu Yujing!

Ying Wuji!

Yilie!

Su Baishi!

The four top-tier Great Boundless Perfect Stage experts arrived, cutting through the battlefield like a blade through flesh.

The Small Boundless war statues were nothing before them—mere stepping stones crushed underfoot.

Zhang Yang gritted his teeth, forcing himself forward, determined to reach the forbidden zone at the Realm of Thunder.

Each war statue shattered beneath the enemy’s might, making his heart bleed.

They were his strength, his army.

Now, just like the Thousand Wolves Pillar before, he found himself alone, his forces crumbling because of this Prince Sparrow!

Zhang Yang shot a cold, murderous glance at Prince Sparrow before dashing toward the forbidden zone.

At the same time, his remaining Great Boundless war statues delivered a ferocious strike against the two Great Boundless demon experts, sending them flying.

Then, the statues turned their focus on the fastest of the four Great Boundless experts—Mu Yujing.