Chapter 257

Chapter 257: The Conclusion of the War Statues

The Great Boundless Perfect Stage had varying levels.

These four powerhouses were strong enough to make even Bing Yuyan wary.

When they unleashed their full strength, even Zhang Yang’s war statues stood no chance.

The thirty-one Small Boundless war statues were obliterated in an instant.

With the assistance of several demon race experts, not a single statue was left standing.

The remaining Great Boundless war statues launched their attacks, but each strike filled Zhang Yang with heartache.

"If I lose this many, and the Green Sparrow Palace still can’t hold out, the loss will be devastating."

"But if the Green Sparrow Palace holds strong, and its master manages to turn this disaster into an opportunity, perhaps even joins the Vast Forest—that would be a tremendous victory."

"What will the outcome be?"

Even Zhang Yang didn’t know.

But he had no time for hesitation. Choosing this path meant accepting the cost.

For instance, a frenzied Mu Yujing charged at the Great Boundless war statues. With a single strike, she sent one staggering back two large steps, while she herself only took a small step back.

This was not surprising.

They were at the Great Boundless Perfect Stage, whereas the strongest among the war statues was only Kou Nanlong.

However, both Kou Nanlong and Qiu Yinong still had a long way to go before reaching the Nine Lives Great Boundless level. The only reason they could hold their ground, or even create the illusion of being stronger, was their overwhelming talent and genius.

In truth, Qiu Yinong was still alive.

Although Zhang Yang’s motivation had pushed her to madness, forcing her to complete the third transformation of the Immortal Body, thus attaining a Holy Body, reaching this stage proved she was indeed one of the top figures of the Southern Region.

It was worth noting that figures like Mu Yujing and Ying Wuji were not even widely recognized by saints in other regions.

Of course, that had now changed.

Mu Yujing took a small step back.

Ying Wuji surged forward again.

Bang!

They continued to clash head-on.

Ying Wuji retreated slightly, but the war statues were forced back two large steps.

Then, Yilie and Su Baishi charged in ferociously. Initially, they had intended to bypass the war statues, but upon being blocked, they attacked together.

The battle had turned brutal.

Combining their strength, the two Great Boundless Perfect Stage experts launched a devastating blow, sending a war statue flying. Its once indestructible body cracked, fragments scattering in all directions.

In just an instant, Zhang Yang, already incredibly fast for someone in the Ascending to Heaven realm, had nearly reached the Realm of Thunder.

Only half a step remained.

This was proof of the terrifying speed of the Great Boundless realm.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

With just one strike, the four Great Boundless experts pounced again, moving like shadows.

They had some knowledge of the Realm of Thunder but had never stepped foot inside. Their understanding was limited. However, at their level, they instinctively sensed danger within, so they desperately tried to capture Zhang Yang before he could enter.

They were fast, but the war statues roared in defiance, colliding with the four Great Boundless experts.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

With four deafening impacts, the battlefield shook.

The war statues, despite their formidable power—were overwhelmed. Their bodies cracked under the sheer force, unable to withstand the might of their opponents.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yang instinctively protected himself, minimizing the damage.

Bang!

Zhang Yang was slammed into the Realm of Thunder.

Dazed, he suddenly turned his head.

The war statues were also looking at him.

For a fleeting moment, he hesitated.

Did these war statues, which he had always controlled as mere weapons, now possess thoughts?

Did they have consciousness?

His gaze locked with one of them.

Then, the war statues shattered into countless pieces.

To protect Zhang Yang as he reached safety, they had fought valiantly, holding off the four Great Boundless experts until the very end.

And now, their existence had come to an end.

From this moment on, Zhang Yang no longer had any war statues.

An indescribable emotion surged within him.

Even a lifeless object can evoke feelings over time.

Let alone these war statues, which had fought beside him since the Vast Forest, protected him in Mo City, and sacrificed themselves entirely for him.

A deep, unsettling rage burned in his chest.

It wasn’t shame, but the feeling was just as raw.

It was hatred.

A hatred that morphed into a ferocious killing intent.

He wanted to kill.

"ROAR!!!"

Zhang Yang threw his head back and roared in fury.

At that moment, he stepped into the Thunder Zone, and an eruption of dazzling killing thunder surged around him.

At the same time, the others rushed in after him, triggering the zone’s deadly energy.

Lightning crisscrossed the battlefield, cracks forming beneath their feet.

A massive surge of lightning erupted, imbued with the Holy Might of thunder, intertwining with Zhang Yang’s killing thunder.

The two forces merged instantly.

At that moment, the four Great Boundless experts—Mu Yujing, Ying Wuji, Yilie, and Su Baishi, rushed in together, their eyes locking onto the storm of violent lightning.

"Danger!"

"Damn Zhang Yang!"

"Zhang Yang, I will crush your bones to dust!"

"You little brat, daring to fight back even at death’s door?!"

The four of them were furious.

This was lightning infused with Holy Might. Even if it wasn’t pure Holy Lightning, it still possessed enough power to kill them.

What terrified them most was the unimaginable true Holy Lightning lurking beneath the ground, lightning so powerful that it could annihilate saints.

They had no choice but to retreat.

Staying here meant certain death!

In desperation, they hurriedly retrieved items from their storage bags and activated them.

Holy light swirled, forming protective barriers around them.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

But the lightning was too overwhelming—like a raging sea, its power crashing down without mercy. It surged forward before Zhang Yang could even see what treasures they had used to save themselves.

Then, piercing screams erupted.

The so-called Holy Light of the four Great Boundless experts was shattered, their precious treasures obliterated. Even with their full strength, they couldn’t endure the relentless onslaught.

They were blasted away.

Their bodies were tattered, bones shattered, skin torn apart, and flesh splattered, a scene too gruesome to bear.

But the worst part?

They were not fully thrown out of this forbidden zone.

"Kill!"

Zhang Yang charged forward with fury.

His killing thunder had completely merged with the lightning in this place, stirring up monstrous waves. Massive bolts of lightning shot into the sky, blocking out the sun, helping him sweep away the four Great Boundless experts.

He wanted to slaughter them!

At this moment, there was no room for hesitation.

Even Yilie, once a friend, could not be spared.

Kill! Kill! Kill!

Anyone who stood in his way would be destroyed.

The four Great Boundless experts had gone mad as well, casting aside all reservations. They frantically threw out artifacts in an attempt to stop him while using all their strength to escape.

But the raging lightning was too fierce.

The treasures they hurled into its path were instantly torn apart, unable to withstand a single strike.

Zhang Yang pressed on relentlessly.

The four Great Boundless experts were terrified.

Forget about the fact that they had almost been obliterated—even if they were at their full strength, they wouldn’t have dared to face Zhang Yang head-on.

This was no longer just a man.

This was the embodiment of the lightning’s power, a being of pure destruction.

Boom!

The space between Zhang Yang and the four Great Boundless experts began to tear apart.

There was no longer an opportunity for direct combat—whoever moved recklessly would be torn to shreds by the violent lightning.

Yet, at this critical moment, a feather suddenly floated down in front of the four Great Boundless experts.

Buzz!

The feather erupted with astonishing Holy Might.

This was undoubtedly a holy weapon!

Zhang Yang’s eyes burned with fury as he turned toward the edge of the Realm of Thunder.

The one who had interfered was none other than the Prince Sparrow!