Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 177 Strong Showdown
"The Star God has descended upon the world!"

As Xiao Ying descended from the sky, she activated the "Blood Demon Diagram," and a thick blood mist spread out, enveloping Wu Yunzhao and the nearby bandits and Jianghuai Army.

Logically speaking, Xiao Ying shouldn't use "Star God's Descent" so frequently, otherwise it would slow down the growth of the Star Soul, and at crucial moments, there wouldn't be enough Qi and Blood Essence to summon it.

However, in times of crisis, one must act expediently. Now is the most critical moment for the Sui army, and there is no time to be frugal! Moreover, the previous night raid on the Jianghuai camp resulted in a terrifying 260,000 deaths, which is enough to summon several more rounds.

"careful!"

Before Wu Yunzhao and his men attacked, they had clearly been seriously reminded of this matter by Du Fuwei and the Jianghuai Army. They all avoided each other or stood back to back in vigilance, with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion.

Wu Yunzhao, who was originally full of fighting spirit and pointing his spear directly at Xiao Ying, quickly rode away to avoid him.

In reality, the Star God's manifestation is a process. First, a figure appears, and then it rapidly solidifies and manifests. It doesn't appear suddenly like teleportation, and the time is very short, enough for the enemy to react.

"kill!"

The bandits and the Jianghuai army, who were well prepared, were not as panicked and fearful as they had been the first time. They decisively launched a fierce attack on the "Star Gods".

Without the supernatural filter, those "Star Gods" are actually not much different from ordinary soldiers, and are even slightly inferior. They only have about 80-90% of the original Star Soul's strength. It mainly depends on the strength of the Star Soul that Xiao Ying summons!

"boom……"

Wu Yunzhao dodged, but Xiao Ying did not stop abruptly. Instead, she continued to fall with the force of the impact, creating a crater several feet deep, sending sand and dust flying.

Such a display of power intimidated many enemies, who consciously stepped aside, giving Prince Jingwu and Marquis Nanyang space to fight!
"Rumble..."

Without wasting words, Wu Yunzhao thrust his eighteen-foot-long, gleaming silver spear at Xiao Ying with lightning speed, accompanied by a series of muffled thuds as if a heavy object was roaring. It was both fast and heavy.

"Keng..."

Xiao Ying raised his halberd and struck the side of the spear. The metallic clang rang out, sparks flew, and the spear was deflected.

"Not good... No wonder he's hailed as the 'Second Best in the World' Marquis of Nanyang!"

In their first encounter, not a direct confrontation, Xiao Ying felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed the terrifying power emanating from the halberd, realizing something was amiss.

No wonder the invincible Dugu Feng was at a disadvantage against Wu Yunzhao in the Battle of Eagle Beak Gorge!
According to Xiao Ying's initial estimate, Wu Yunzhao's strength reached a terrifying 700,000 to 800,000 jin, possibly even approaching the level of a peerless master, a million jin. Coupled with Wu Yunzhao's inherent skill in speed and martial arts techniques, he became even more difficult to contend with!
He can completely overwhelm others with force, breaking all laws with one force. Coupled with his extraordinary speed that is "unbreakable by speed", he is an unparalleled genius and a peerless warrior!

To be honest, Xiao Ying felt that he was no match for Wu Yunzhao in a one-on-one fight. There was a gap in both strength and speed, even with the Celestial Star Soul possessing him!
The standard strength of an ordinary first-grade celestial being is 100,000 jin, while the effect of the super-grade talent "innate divine strength" is to amplify one's own strength tenfold. Based on this, Wu Yunzhao's strength is around 700,000 to 800,000 jin.

According to Wu Yunzhao's calculations, the strength of peerless geniuses such as Li Yuanba, Yuwen Chengdu, and Luo Shixin is estimated to be over a million jin, and possibly even more than a million jin. They may even possess the divine talent "innate divine strength" that amplifies their strength by ten or even dozens of times!
Li Yuanba, who said he "hated that the sky had no handle and the earth had no ring," was not just talking; his strength was estimated to be in the millions of catties, unfathomable and immeasurable!
"Dali" refers to hundreds or thousands of kilograms, "Juli" refers to thousands of kilograms, and "tiantian shenli" (innate super strength) is the highest level of talent in terms of strength, starting at tens of thousands of kilograms. Ten thousand kilograms is known as divine strength, and those who possess it have the strength of ten thousand kilograms without any cultivation.

Divine Power is at its maximum, Mighty Power is a fraction of a tenth, and Great Power is a fraction of a hundredth. Then, each rank of talent increases by a factor of its quality, with Superior Rank increasing tenfold, and Divine Rank being incalculable—there's no upper limit!

"Humph!"

As Xiao Ying estimated Wu Yunzhao's strength, Wu Yunzhao also roughly assessed Xiao Ying's strength. He let out a cold snort, his fighting spirit soaring and his confidence growing stronger. His ten-foot-long, gleaming silver spear transformed into blinding, terrifying silver lightning, crashing down upon Xiao Ying.
"Rumble... hiss! hiss! hiss..."

Amidst the heavy, alarming thud, came a piercing whistling sound, and a dazzling, blinding flash of silver.

It possesses all three qualities: power, speed, and mindset!

"Clang! Clang! Clang..."

The ear-piercing, heart-pounding, and resonant clanging of metal was dense and continuous, while countless fiery serpents flashed in the air...

Xiao Ying's own 350,000 divine power, plus the 500,000 to 600,000 divine power of Chen Shushen, the Heavenly Human Star Soul, amounted to 700,000 to 800,000 jin. This was not much weaker than Wu Yunzhao's, but his speed was relatively slow. It would be difficult for him to kill Wu Yunzhao. It would be good enough if he was not defeated or killed!

Chaotic times breed monsters!
Chen Shushen was also a top-tier general, but unfortunately, he only possessed super-grade innate strength, which amplified his power six or seven times. Although he was a first-grade celestial being, his pure strength was inferior to that of Wu Yunzhao, a second-grade divine general, and even less than that of Yuwen Chengdu and Li Yuanba!
"Provide assistance from a distance; avoid close combat and fighting!"

The twelve monks went to help someone else and did not follow, but the four maids followed Xiao Ying closely.

After exchanging dozens of blows in the blink of an eye, Xiao Ying anxiously sent a secret telepathic message to her four maids, no longer caring about the "unfairness of victory," and secretly decided to collect and practice more body-refining techniques, especially those that train the body horizontally.

If you don't have the talent, you can make up for it with hard work!
Body-refining techniques are different from other systems. They generally do not conflict with each other and can enhance the body to some extent. If ten techniques are not enough, then a hundred; if a hundred are not enough, then a thousand. By accumulating and stacking them up, you can eventually upgrade your talent to the divine level!
"Blessing from the God of War!"

"Blessings from the Wind God!"

"Heavenly Heart Soul-Seizing Technique!"

The four maids understood each other, and Qianhe, Qiansong, and Qianyun immediately used their divine magic to bless Xiao Ying and attack Wu Yunzhao's mind respectively!

Qianfeng then sheathed his spear, drew his bow, and aimed an arrow at Wu Yunzhao…

"Blood Mist of the Netherworld, Soul-Devouring Palm!"

"Sky-Slaying Sword!"

"Mountain-Shattering Strike!"

Furthermore, Star God Fu Gongyou, Li Yicheng, and Celestial Man Yuwen Dao, among others, charged towards Wu Yunzhao fearlessly, focusing primarily on offense and neglecting defense.

In particular, Yuwen Daoxingshen can not only unleash attacks across the entire range that can weaken, corrode, and disturb the mind with the blood mist, but also strike out with a palm that makes the blood mist even more corrosive and can attack the mind!

"Shameless!"

Wu Yunzhao was momentarily distracted, his fierce and sharp attack halted, and he frantically tried to defend himself, cursing loudly in shock and anger!
Unexpectedly, the dignified Prince Jingwu would disregard martial ethics and publicly attack me...

However, Xiao Ying is not at a disadvantage for the time being, so she can't blame Jingwu King for being defeated and being surrounded and attacked. At most, she can only be considered to have sacrificed her personal reputation for the sake of the overall situation!

"It's not too late to surrender now! The promises made by me and Empress Xiao still stand! Otherwise..."

Xiao Ying's lips twitched, and she forced a smile and tried to persuade Wu Yunzhao to surrender. Her halberd was swift and powerful, and she slashed at Wu Yunzhao with a terrifying force.

"Keng..."

"Don't think about it!"

The clanging of metal echoed in the ears. Wu Yunzhao shouted angrily and resolutely, his bright silver spear in his hand swinging wildly, transforming into a sharp and dazzling silver storm that protected his body, making him impervious to water!

"Then today is the day you three brothers die..." Xiao Ying spat cruelly, then, with a change of heart, feigned reluctance and tried to soothe him with a sigh, "Alas... the dignified Marquis of Nanyang... you have already killed the Nanyang Iron Cavalry and countless former subordinates, and today you want to kill the three Yun Xihai brothers too?!"

"Yun Xihai..."

Wu Yunzhao's expression changed, and he slowed his movements, muttering to himself in confusion.

Yunxihai is actually Xiao Ying's personal name, and it hasn't spread yet. It's also not the common name for the three brothers Wu Yunzhao, Wu Tianxi, and Xiong Kuohai!

At present, only Marquis Wu Yunzhao of Nanyang is famous throughout the world. Xiong Kuohai and Wu Tianxi are just beginning to show their talents, with some reputation but no particularly illustrious military achievements or records!
"You should know the strength of your two brothers. They could have been unparalleled warriors, renowned throughout history. Do you really want them to die young because of you...?"

Seeing that Wu Yunzhao's mind was beginning to wander and become confused, Xiao Ying pressed on relentlessly, offering her "earnest and sincere" advice.

"Boom! Bang! Bang!"

Wu Yunzhao's face was gloomy. He gritted his teeth and remained silent. He twirled the snake spear in his hand, which turned into a silver aura around his body to block many attacks. However, he could only parry and had no ability to retaliate!
"You've heard of my divinely bestowed powers! If you surrender, I can grant you three spots to rise to even greater heights, making true invincibility in the world not impossible..."

Xiao Ying thrust and swung his halberd fiercely, continuing to speak as he was blocked by the spear. As the force rebounded, he continued:
"If you're in such a state, your two brothers aren't doing much better. They're being besieged... and could be defeated or killed at any moment, otherwise they would have come to your aid long ago!"

"Opportunity knocks but once..."

"That's enough! Shut up!"

Wu Yunzhao was greatly shaken, his expression changed slightly, and he roared angrily, unleashing his aura:

"Starburst Streamer!"

A blindingly bright silver light burst forth, like a blazing silver sun. Countless silver streaks shot out in all directions, killing several Star Gods in succession. Even Star Gods Fu Gongyou and Li Yicheng were struck by a silver light, their figures becoming dazed and faint, almost dying in battle!
Even Xiao Ying hurriedly switched from offense to defense, blocking a silver stream of light.

"withdraw!"

"Tsk! Tsk! Tsk..."

Before the silver light had even faded, Wu Yunzhao shouted loudly, then recklessly turned his horse around and galloped westward, ignoring the bandits and the Jianghuai army.

Wu Yunzhao's warhorse, the Jade Lion of the Night, is a priceless top-tier steed and exotic beast. It is extremely fast, and when it gallops at full speed, it is as fast as the wind, like a jade-colored afterimage lingering in the night!

"Anyone who stands in my way will die!!!"

As he rushed forward at top speed, Wu Yunzhao shouted fiercely, his spear still swirling wildly, unstoppable and invincible!

"Get out of the way! Don't block the way!"

Xiao Ying also knew that the Sui army... apart from himself and Dugu Feng, everyone, including several generals, could not stop Wu Yunzhao, and most of them could not even survive a single move. He shouted and gathered his strength, not wanting the Sui army to die needlessly under Wu Yunzhao's spear!
He paused for a moment, then shouted loudly:
"Chase him! The dignified Marquis of Nanyang, don't you care about the lives of your soldiers? What do you mean by heading west? Wu Tianxi is your cousin, isn't Xiong Kuohai your brother too? You don't care about his life or death?!?"

Chitai Mountain was not large to begin with, and now it was under attack from all sides. All kinds of shouts, screams, and yells were in complete chaos, but Xiao Ying deliberately shouted loudly to suppress them. Almost the entire mountain, inside and out, could hear them.

Wu Yunzhao, who was as swift as the wind, froze for a moment, his teeth aching with hatred, but he didn't turn back...

"withdraw!"

"Retreat immediately! The Marquis of Nanyang has been defeated again!"

Wu Yunzhao's escape, which was made public by Xiao Ying, immediately threw the Taihang Mountain bandits and Jianghuai Army who were left to follow him on the southern battlefield into chaos. Many people turned around and fled for their lives. Even the massive army outside the camp that was attacking the camp gate and walls began to retreat!

Xiao Ying had no interest in pursuing these defeated soldiers. She quickly led her four maids and the powerful Star God, flying at full speed towards Wu Yunzhao...

Wu Yunzhao is a missile-level threat, so we can't let him run around freely. Otherwise, the casualties would be incalculable, and if a general were killed, it would be a huge loss!

……

Eastern battlefield!

At this moment, with Shen Lun and Zhao Pojun as the main generals, and the twelve divine monks assisting them, Xie Yingdeng's divine arrows kept firing, and Xiong Kuohai was surrounded and beaten to the point that he could only defend himself and had no ability to fight back.

It can be said that if it weren't for the help of Jin Dingzhai and the powerful bandits of Taihang Mountain, Xiong Kuohai would have already been defeated!

In this battlefield, none of the Sui soldiers could defeat Xiong Kuohai in a one-on-one fight. However, Shen Lun and Zhao Pojun, whose star souls had merged, were not easily defeated by Xiong Kuohai. The difference in strength was not too great, and the two of them could hold him back when they shared the burden. But with the addition of others, Xiong Kuohai was finding it difficult to withstand the attack!
"Your Majesty! Let's retreat too! The Marquis of Nanyang has been defeated!"

"Chief! The Marquis of Nanyang has actually gone to support the west! That's so disloyal of us! Let's retreat!"

Xiao Ying's loud shout also reached this place, and several generals of Jinding Village hurriedly spoke up to advise him!
"shut up!"

Xiong Kuohai, his face turning ashen, shouted, then hesitated for a moment before yelling, "Withdraw!"

There was no other way. Xiong Kuohai wasn't stupid; Wu Yunzhao was even stronger than him, yet they had both been defeated. By the time Prince Jingwu realized what was happening and arrived, they would be in deep trouble.

Moreover, Xiong Kuohai is already barely holding on and has no advantage whatsoever. If he doesn't leave now, he really won't be able to leave at all!
"Arhat Demon Subduing Formation!"

"The Wheel-Shattering Demon-Locking Array!"

Xiong Kuohai was rational enough to leave, but it wasn't so easy. Shen Lun and Zhao Pojun were busy holding him back, Xie Yingdeng fired seven arrows in succession, and the twelve monks formed a four-eight Buddhist formation, which was interconnected to form a two-layered and integrated composite formation!
It's already very difficult for you to leave!

……

Western battlefield!

The situation on the battlefield was even worse. Wu Tianxi was no match for Dugu Feng. In a one-on-one fight, he was overwhelmed and had to defend himself.

Wu Tianxi's strength surpassed Dugu Feng's by tens of thousands of jin. However, his speed was far inferior to Dugu Feng's, and the slight difference in strength was simply insufficient to compensate for it.

If Wu Tianxi hadn't used a double-bladed halberd, which was more advantageous for defense and allowed him to defend so effectively, he would have been killed by Dugu Feng with a single spear thrust long ago!

Xiao Ying's loud shout also reached the western battlefield and Wu Tianxi's ears. Wu Tianxi was anxious and angry, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't shake off or defeat Dugu Feng at all!
"go!"

"Breaking Sky Flowing Light!"

Just then, a heavy shout came, and Wu Yunzhao arrived like the wind, his bright silver spear aimed directly at Dugu Feng, forcing Dugu Feng to retreat and parry!
However, Wu Yunzhao did not leave Chitai Mountain, but continued forward, clearly intending to lead Wu Tianxi around the mountain to provide rescue...

With their terrifying strength, they could easily rampage through the Sui army without regard for the battlefield, but the bandits and the Jianghuai army would be in trouble, unable to keep up at all!
(End of this chapter)