Dragon-Marked War God

Songzan Kangying made several attempts, and each time he was blocked. That terrifying punishment of lightning came straight down from the sky and left Songzan Kangying in a very sorry state. Again and again he reached out, and again and again he was driven back by bolts of Heavenly Lightning. That water-blue gem, the Lightning Mother Seed, was clearly right in front of him, yet it might as well have been at the ends of the earth. Songzan Kangying simply could not get it.

Layer upon layer of Heavenly Lightning curtains stretched across the canyon, completely shutting Songzan Kangying out. He could not advance a single step.

“Don’t be afraid. You must break through the Heavenly Lightning barrier to seize the Lightning Mother Seed. How can you catch a tiger cub without entering the tiger’s den? Only by enduring the bitterest hardship can one achieve great things!”

Ancestor Songzan’s voice rang through the canyon like a Buddhist chant in an empty valley. Songzan Kangying’s face grew even graver. Clenching his teeth, he charged into the Heavenly Lightning barrier. Songzan Kangying knew he had to seize the Lightning Mother Seed. Only then could he establish himself, and the whole Tuying Clan, on the Forbidden Divine Land, and even build up his prestige within the Forbidden Divine Clan. He had to take this step. Even if he were badly injured, he would not hesitate. Besides, with so many people guarding him, what did he have to worry about?

“What a terrifying Heavenly Lightning barrier. Looks like this Songzan Kangying is in for some suffering.”

Jiang Chen said with a smile. This Heavenly Lightning barrier completely cut off the space between Songzan Kangying and the Lightning Mother Seed. How could it be that simple to break through? Even Jiang Chen would not dare say he could walk in as if no one were there and seize the Lightning Mother Seed, let alone Songzan Kangying, who had nowhere near as much power to resist Heavenly Lightning.

Songzan Kangying charged several times, pressing on against the difficulty, and was struck by several bolts of Heavenly Lightning. Blood even seeped from the corner of his mouth. Yet the Heavenly Lightning barrier was still in front of him, without the slightest change. Songzan Kangying’s face grew uglier and uglier, and he even began to feel like pulling back. It was not that he wanted to give up. He knew he could not put himself in danger alone. Only with everyone’s strength combined could he break through this Heavenly Lightning barrier. That way, his chances of seizing the Lightning Mother Seed would be much greater.

“Wu You, you three come over here and help me hold off the Heavenly Lightning.”

Songzan Kangying said in a deep voice. The faces of Wu You and the other two changed, but the arrow was already on the string. They had no choice. If they chose to back away at this moment, it would be nothing less than betraying Songzan Kangying, and their days afterward would surely be hard. They still needed to rely on Songzan Kangying’s help in the future to take the throne among their own clansmen. Without the support of Songzan Kangying of the Tuying Clan, these perennial runners-up would surely land in a tight spot.

Alliances of interest were often the most trustworthy of all. Songzan Kangying knew they would definitely act, no matter how unwilling they were at heart.

Four Divine Emperor Realm experts struck together and charged into the Heavenly Lightning barrier. The three of them blocked several bolts of Heavenly Lightning one after another, holding the first step for Songzan Kangying. But this terrifying Heavenly Lightning was extremely dangerous for the three of them too. The slightest mistake could send them into an abyss of no return, so they were extremely careful.

“Now’s the moment.”

Songzan Kangying narrowed his eyes. With the three of them blocking the impact of the Heavenly Lightning barrier, the pressure on Songzan Kangying was much lighter. Bolts of Heavenly Lightning were still crashing down, but holding out for a short while would not be much of a problem.

Songzan Kangying clenched his teeth and reached out to seize the Lightning Mother Seed. At this moment, the water-blue Lightning Mother Seed began to shimmer with flowing colors, like rippling water.

Songzan Kangying had no time to think. He grabbed the Lightning Mother Seed directly, but nine bolts of Heavenly Lightning came down in fury, badly injuring all four of them and blasting them back. Lightning flashed and electric snakes writhed, a heart-stopping sight. Though he had seized the Lightning Mother Seed, Songzan Kangying felt as if all the Heavenly Lightning in the entire canyon was pouring down at once, aimed right at him. That tide-like onslaught made his face change drastically.

“Run!!!”

Songzan Kangying’s eyes were nearly bursting. Wu You and the other two would naturally not stay here waiting to be struck by lightning, and Songzan Kangying was the first to rush out. But the Heavenly Lightning seemed to have him in its grip. Bolt after bolt fell from the sky, locked onto Songzan Kangying.

“F*ck your ancestors, isn’t this way too freaky?”

Songzan Kangying wanted to cry but had no tears. By now Wu You and the other two had already pulled out of the range of the Heavenly Lightning canyon, but Songzan Kangying could barely move a step.

Holding the Lightning Mother Seed, Songzan Kangying was filled with rage. He had traded his life for this. There was no way he would let it go.

Jiang Chen and Yu Jingxian exchanged a look, both of them smiling. Songzan Kangying was suffering more than words could say at this moment. His sorry state made even Jiang Chen want to laugh. But his eyes never left Songzan Kangying’s hand, because the Lightning Mother Seed was there!

“Ancestor, I can’t hold on much longer.”

Songzan Kangying shouted in a deep voice. The Heavenly Lightning had completely blocked his way. Bolt after bolt of Heavenly Lightning was like heaven’s punishment, leaving Songzan Kangying no way to retreat, with no road up to heaven and no door down into the earth.

At this moment, Ancestor Jueming and Ancestor Songzan were having a very hard time too, because both of them had been entangled by the Heavenly Lightning. When they tried to back away, they found there was no retreat behind them either. Two Mid Divine Emperor experts had fallen into a passive position, and their situation was even more frightening than Songzan Kangying’s.

“This damned thing has become a lot stronger than it was back then.”

Ancestor Jueming exclaimed.

“The seal of this ancient formation must have weakened quite a bit again. That’s why this thing is so unbridled. It actually wants to trap us and kill us here.”

Ancestor Songzan’s face was getting uglier and uglier. They had meant to hold off the Heavenly Lightning’s attack so Songzan Kangying could find a chance to seize the Lightning Mother Seed, but now they were stuck, unable to advance or retreat, and in extreme danger.

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes. His chance was not far off.

“In a moment I’ll go straight for the Lightning Mother Seed in Songzan Kangying’s hand. Be careful. We’re not the only ones here.”

Jiang Chen’s words made Yu Jingxian freeze for a moment, then she quickly understood what he meant. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. She did not know who it was, but this battle seemed to be only just beginning.

“Hurry up and help me hold off this Heavenly Lightning.”

Songzan Kangying said, his face deathly pale. At this point everyone moved out. Half-step Divine Emperors, Divine Emperor Realm experts, and Wu You and the other two, everyone except Jiang Chen and Yu Jingxian joined the fight to block that terrifying Heavenly Lightning for Songzan Kangying. Otherwise, Songzan Kangying could very well end up trapped with no way out.

Ancestor Songzan and Ancestor Jueming were pinned down by the Thousand Flames Annihilation Lightning, and Songzan Kangying and the others were in danger at every turn. At this moment, the whole Heavenly Lightning canyon turned cold and full of killing intent.

“The chance has come. Qianqian, Leng Mo, you two go to Songzan Kangying and seize the Lightning Mother Seed. As for us, it’s time to start the slaughter. Hmph.”

Louis Zhenyi narrowed his eyes. What he valued most was not the Lightning Mother Seed, but the people here. First cut off Songzan Kangying’s retreat, then kill these people. They were turtles in a jar.