Chapter 389: Fighting Five Alone (Part 2)
Hearing Lucy’s cry of alarm, Merk and the others grew anxious. They quickly turned to look and saw Rod in a dire situation, surrounded by Gu Xun and the others, facing extreme danger.
Perhaps not expecting Rod to suffer such a heavy loss here, a hint of surprise and seriousness flashed in Merk’s eyes. Even a mid-stage Yang Xuan realm warrior was at a disadvantage against Gu Xun and the others, showing just how powerful the main combat faction was.
There was also fear, followed by relief—that Rod had appeared in time to help their Black Phoenix clan. Otherwise, not to mention now, they would have been wiped out by the Mi Jiao clan even at the foot of the Netherworld Mountain. Reflecting on these events, it had been a rollercoaster ride—from nearly being exterminated to later annihilating the Mi Jiao clan, capturing Wuyou City, and now advancing into Shuimu City—it felt like they were in a dream.
Things were developing too fast, but upon closer observation, it was clear that one person was steering everything—Rod. It was he who had led the Black Phoenix clan to this point. Perhaps he could take them even higher, achieving unprecedented glory. This was something Merk gradually realized.
So, Rod must not be harmed. He needed to help the Black Phoenix clan and improve relations with Rod!
Now, seeing Rod in danger, his mood was naturally poor. Frowning, he watched the situation, feeling helpless.
Even though he was now only a late-stage divine realm warrior, and even if he had reached the Yin Huang realm, he probably wouldn’t be able to help much in this battle. The fighting among those few was intense; outsiders couldn’t even approach. The combat energy, killing intent, and sharp sword auras made it impossible to get close. The streets around them were in ruins—houses collapsed, winds howled, sand and stones flew, and the night grew even darker.
“Don’t worry, he’ll be fine!” After watching for a while, Merk took a deep breath and said to Lucy, who was anxiously watching the battlefield. Though his words were meant to comfort her, Merk was convinced Rod wouldn’t suffer here. After all, back in his divine realm days, he had single-handedly fought against members of two clans. Now that he had entered the Yang Xuan realm, who could defeat him?
Lucy said nothing, staring intently at the battle unfolding before her. Her heart was in her throat, her expression extremely tense. She was no longer the naive girl who knew nothing back then; having gone through so much, she had grown a lot. How could she still fail to realize that they had no way of interfering in the current situation?
The battle in the rear was coming to an end. The magical beasts unleashed by Rod were ruthless, unstoppable wherever they went. With the help of the Black Phoenix clan, they swept through the battlefield with overwhelming force, bringing it to a close. The battles inside the city were also gradually winding down, leaving only the fight between these few people, which was of utmost importance. Without a victory here, the entire battle wouldn’t be considered over, let alone a success.
Five powerful warriors at the Yin Yellow realm joined forces, launching relentless attacks that created one shocking crisis after another. From afar, all they could do was pray—for Rod, hoping he could break through and defeat them.
Watching the fierce battle, Viski and the others had mixed feelings, especially Viski. He still remembered clearly his first encounter with Rod at the academy. Back then, Rod was only at the level of a Golden Warrior. Viski had held a slight advantage in their fight, but the second encounter ended in a draw, with Viski even falling slightly behind. Later, when they formed a team to compete in the academy tournament, they advanced triumphantly under Rod’s leadership, defeating seemingly invincible teams and achieving ultimate victory.
After that, due to Rod’s identity, he became the target of pursuit across the entire empire. Even his former comrades joined in the hunt, causing him to disappear forever.
They met again in Iron Bar Town—the man known as the God of War, the invincible man! The one who, despite being at the Imperial level, could sway the course of events!
Upon learning of Rod’s true identity, Viski was stunned. He never expected him to grow to such a level in such a short time, which only strengthened his resolve to follow Rod.
Yet, he never imagined that Rod would reach such heights so soon. Over the years, Viski had trained hard to surpass him, living a life of discipline until he reached the Divine realm at the age of twenty. At that age, he truly deserved the title of genius, living up to those who had high hopes for him.
Even sometimes, he felt a bit proud of himself, but once he entered the Source of Darkness and saw Rod, all that pride vanished. His original arrogance seemed insignificant in front of him—Rod had already reached the level of the Yin Yellow Realm, a realm that could only be admired from afar. Even in the Source of Darkness, a place filled with gods, Rod had already stood out and secured a place for himself. At that moment, Viski was numb. By the time he reached the Yang Xuan Realm, he was completely subdued by Rod. Watching such an astonishing battle now, he wasn’t worried about Rod, because he believed Rod was an invincible man. Such a situation wasn’t difficult for him—could he be troubled by the battle against Thiel in the academy tournament? That battle was even harder than this one. Could he forget the time when he was hunted by everyone, including Nightingale and others? That time, he barely managed to survive and break free after hovering on the edge of death. Could he forget the battle against the army of magical beasts in Iron Bar Town? That was a true test of blood and fire, constantly battling death itself—but Rod resolved all of it. So today, those people surely couldn’t pose any threat to him. Of course, there was also the story he had heard over the past few years about Rod single-handedly fighting against two major clans. Facts proved it—though Rod was in constant peril from afar, he never gave his opponents any chance, always maintaining control so they couldn’t gain too much advantage. Sometimes, his counterattacks were like divine interventions, always throwing his opponents into chaos and causing problems. Several times, he came close to killing one of them in a counterattack. Although he didn’t succeed, he still left those who were attacking him with wounds, not better off than him, and they didn’t gain any advantage at all. The battle inside the city had come to an end—Water Screen City had been completely defeated. Triumphal horns sounded from all directions as everyone began to clean up the aftermath, leaving only Rod’s side still in full swing. Gu Xun and the others showed anxious expressions. They saw everything around them clearly—the end of the battle inside the city meant they were now heavily surrounded. Even if they managed to kill Rod in the end, the cost would be high. What would happen then against these people? They had no chance!
Not only Gu Xun, but the other elders also began to lose their composure. Their attacks became even more fierce than before, appearing extremely violent. Yet for Rod, it felt easier than before. Their mental state caused flaws in their combined efforts, giving him an opportunity to counterattack. At this moment, the attention of almost everyone in Water Curtain City was focused on these few individuals—the chaotic sounds of combat, the roaring clashes, and the intense aura and combat energy. The people of the Black Phoenix Clan watched, hoping for Rod’s victory, while the city’s residents wanted to see who would ultimately win! On one side was a rising star with overwhelming strength, and on the other, the war faction that had ruled Water Curtain City for a thousand years, known for its immense power. The outcome of this battle would determine who would be the master of Water Curtain City. Of course, the residents couldn’t help but care. Some children hid in their parents’ arms, trembling from the battles outside, while women clung to their husbands, who, at that moment, became their shields, offering their broad shoulders for them to rely on. Those who gradually approached the city lord’s mansion were stunned by the scene before them. The battles around had ended, so they naturally came closer. What they saw left them in disbelief—the once magnificent city lord’s mansion was now nothing but ruins from the fierce battles. Cracks dozens of meters long spread everywhere, like a dense web, ready to burst at any moment. The moonlight here appeared especially dim, while the gleaming weapons in the hands of the fighters stood out even more. Everyone remained silent, focusing intently on the battle. Though the intense fighting made it hard to see clearly, the rapid movements gave an illusion of unreality. Yet everyone was hopeful, waiting for Rod, that god-like man, to bring them victory. “Dragon Roar!” Finally, after a long silence, Rod let out a fierce shout. It was his first counterattack. The ancient sword in his hand, Xuanyuan, emitted a clear whistling sound, like a dragon’s roar, soaring into the sky. At that moment, the moonlight seemed to be drawn to the sword, forming a beam of light that poured into it, connecting heaven and earth. Rod, clad in armor like a warrior god, stood atop, looking down at those few individuals with a solemn gaze. Under the influence of combat energy and moonlight, the blade of Xuanyuan left behind a several-meter-long trail of light as it slashed forward.
The howling wind was driven forward, tearing through space to create a profound silence that vanished quickly! With a single sword strike, space was torn asunder, slicing through the sky—a truly stunning scene displayed before everyone’s eyes.