Whale Falls and Becomes a God

Chapter 187 The Three Heroes Battle Chengdu (Continued)
"What strength! As expected of the Prince of Jingwu, you are certainly not someone whose strength does not match your position!"

As Xiao Ying was shocked, Yuwen Chengdu tightened his grip on the Phoenix Winged Gold Halberd, looking at Xiao Ying with obvious surprise and astonishment, and praised her repeatedly.

When Xiao Ying's hands went numb, Yuwen Chengdu was not as calm as he appeared. His hands also went numb from the shock, but he endured it and stubbornly refused to back down to dissipate the force!

Yuwen's rebel army, after all, came from the imperial guards of the Sui Dynasty and were no strangers to Xiao Ying, the former deputy commander of the Empress's guards.

Including Yuwen Chengdu, everyone felt that the current so-called Prince Jingwu was just pushed to the throne by taking advantage of Empress Xiao's connections, and that his strength was actually weak and not worth worrying about!
Now, after their first encounter, Yuwen Chengdu was immediately impressed by Xiao Ying. With that kind of strength alone, he was absolutely worthy of the title of Prince Jingwu!

Of course, in their first encounter, Yuwen Chengdu clearly suffered a great loss, as he was forced to stand still and endure the blows.

Xiao Ying, by combining the power of her sprint, her ultimate move, and her own strength, unleashed a force estimated at around two million jin.

Because Yuwen Chengdu cultivates the Yuwen clan's secret family art and supreme body-refining manual, the "Zhou Tian Refining Manual," his physical body is as strong as if it were forged from steel. Coupled with his extraordinary talent, it is estimated that his "naked body" can withstand the impact of 500,000 jin of force.

In summary, Yuwen Chengdu's personal strength was not just a little over a million jin as estimated by outsiders and Xiao Ying, but reached a terrifying 1.5 million jin, nearly fifteen times the standard strength of an ordinary newly promoted First-Rank Celestial Being...

No wonder no one dared to assassinate Yuwen Chengdu; every time they tried, they died!

With such terrifying and beyond-comprehension power, who could withstand even a few moves?

"If Yuwen Chengdu's strength is around 1.5 million jin, then what about Li Yuanba? 3 million jin?"

Xiao Ying had no intention of echoing Yuwen Chengdu's praise; instead, she secretly began to speculate, so as to keep a clear understanding of the situation.

"A force of 1.5 million jin is indeed beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, but it's only 400,000 to 500,000 jin more than me. This battle... I can fight!"

Although Yuwen Chengdu is clearly stronger, and far superior to Xiao Ying who is possessed by Wu Yunzhao's Star Soul, he is not at the point of easily crushing Xiao Ying. With the assistance of Dugu Feng and Xie Yingdeng, Xiao Ying can still put up a fight!
Thinking of this, Xiao Ying's look of shock faded, and she gripped the halberd in her hand even tighter. Her eyes, looking at Yuwen Chengdu, clearly showed confidence and fighting spirit!

"what……"

Yuwen Chengdu was not good at speaking or socializing, but he was extremely perceptive in combat. He was a natural-born fighting prodigy. He instantly sensed Xiao Ying's change and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He then instantly guessed Xiao Ying's thoughts!
Standing atop his horse, Yuwen Chengdu's long hair and golden battle robes billowed and fluttered with the escaping air currents, rustling as his fighting spirit, like that of someone spotting a predator, surged:

"Prince Jingwu! Continue... Today, I will show you what it means to be the most valiant and invincible person in the world!"

Since the Battle of Nanyang Pass many years ago, Yuwen Chengdu has not encountered an opponent with whom he could have a satisfying battle, nor has he ever gone all out. Even the previous interception battle with the Wagang Army did not allow him to fully enjoy himself. He truly felt a sense of loneliness and isolation at the top.

Unexpectedly, the rapidly rising Prince Jingwu was much stronger than anticipated, barely enough to make him take the fight seriously and fight with all his might!

"Come and fight!"

After testing the power of the weapon, Xiao Ying's mind calmed down considerably. He was not afraid of fighting and his fighting spirit was surging. He raised his halberd and pointed the tip at the enemy.

"Rumble..."

Without further ado, Yuwen Chengdu made the first move, his Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd transforming into a golden gust of wind that swept directly and brutally towards Xiao Ying, yet it carried with it a series of chilling muffled thuds.

This is what makes Yuwen Chengdu so terrifying. With every move he makes, he possesses a terrifying force of over a million jin, enough to shatter mountains and crush peaks. Just the sheer power and momentum of this force is enough to awe the heavens and the earth, let alone ordinary soldiers!

In this world, various military branches and legions are divided into five levels: Heaven, Earth, Black, Yellow, and Human, with significant differences between them.

According to Xiao Ying's understanding, generals can also be divided into five tiers. Li Yuanba is in a tier of his own. The top five, such as Yuwen Chengdu, Luo Shixin, Pei Yuanqing, and Wu Yunzhao, are in the second tier. The top thirty famous generals are in the third tier. The generals ranked after the thirtieth and many famous generals who have left their mark on history are in the fourth tier. The rest, who make up 99% of the generals and strongmen, are in the fifth tier, which is all within the realm of ordinary people.

The difference between each gear is so huge that it can completely overwhelm the opponent. It is obviously a bit abnormal and perfectly reasonable, but that's how it is!
Even within the same skill level, there are different grades, with significant differences, but a fight is still possible. However, battles between those of different skill levels are extremely difficult; they are generally crushed or cannot withstand more than three to five rounds!
"Keng..."

Knowing the difference between the two, Xiao Ying naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to confront them head-on. Instead, she used the "Heavenly Dance Blade Technique" and the "Flowing Light Spear" to compensate for the power gap between them with speed and skill.

Speed ​​and skill are exactly what Xiao Ying and Wu Yunzhao excel at, so their combination is quite complementary!
No wonder the compatibility between the two is so high, and it is the only star soul that can break 90%!
Amidst the deafening, muffled thuds, the clanging of metal was piercing and buzzing, and sparks flew everywhere, with fire snakes appearing.

Xiao Ying rode his horse around Yuwen Chengdu, his halberd constantly striking the side and tip of the Phoenix Wing Gilded Halberd, sometimes pulling, sometimes tugging, sometimes wrapping, sometimes carrying, etc. He mainly responded with skillful force, which was quite like using four ounces to move a thousand pounds!

It must be admitted that the halberd is indeed a long-handled heavy weapon, but it also requires skill. The use of the zigzag halberd tip can be so varied that it is enough to study and learn for a lifetime!
In the blink of an eye, more than ten rounds had passed. The two fought fiercely, causing waves of energy to surge and creating a chaotic scene of flying sand and stones, darkening the sky and earth.

Countless soldiers from both sides, including those secretly observing who kept arriving, were overwhelmed with the sights and full of admiration.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

The two appeared to be engaged in a fierce battle, but Yuwen Chengdu remained perfectly still, relying entirely on the extension and retraction of his long arms and the phoenix-winged gilded halberd in his hand to deliver both long sweeps and short strikes with ease.

On the other hand, Prince Jingwu, Xiao Ying, was quite busy. His golden cloud dragon-scale beast kept circling and galloping around him, and he wielded his halberd with lightning speed, leaving only afterimages!

The superiority or inferiority is immediately apparent, and the strength or weakness is obvious.

Although Prince Jingwu was clearly no match for Yuwen Chengdu, he could still put up a fight and achieve the effect of restraint and entanglement. This was enough to make people look at Prince Jingwu with new eyes and make him famous throughout the world!

From this moment on, Prince Jingwu has officially entered the ranks of the "inhuman," and can be called a prodigy, becoming a truly peerless warrior!
After a prolonged and fruitless battle, Yuwen Chengdu grew increasingly angry and impatient, yet he found it difficult to yell at or curse at him, leaving him feeling stifled.

After all, Prince Jingwu was not the kind of shameless person who would avoid fighting him from a distance; rather, he used skill and speed to neutralize and deflect the force of the opponent's attacks, and he was able to parry their moves almost every time.

Each has its own strengths; you can't expect your opponents to always go head-to-head, can you?
"Humph!"

With a displeased snort, Yuwen Chengdu squeezed his legs together, ready to get serious, spur his horse forward, and defeat or kill Prince Jingwu in one fell swoop with swift momentum.

"Chi! Chi! Chi..."

Before Yuwen Chengdu could change his tactics, a series of ear-piercing shrieks arose, almost continuous, making people feel palpitations, toothache, and turmoil, causing considerable discomfort.

The seven iron arrows were strung together in a line, forming a long black line that shot straight at Yuwen Chengdu.

Iron-Handed Divine Arrow, Xie Yingdeng!

Xie Yingdeng had been following Xiao Ying's instructions and was focused on finding an opportunity to help. Seeing that Yuwen Chengdu was about to change, he made his move instantly!

The timing was extremely precise, seizing the opportunity when Xiao Ying was catching her breath, and simultaneously intercepting and interrupting Yuwen Chengdu's burst of energy!
At the same time, a graceful figure shot out on horseback, like a beautiful yet fierce phoenix soaring through the sky!
"Nine Strikees of the Phoenix!"

Dugu Feng did not charge straight at Yuwen Chengdu, but instead rushed to the flank, maintaining some distance, before unleashing a fierce attack with her spear like a dragon.

The Dugu Feng of today is no longer the arrogant and inexperienced person she once was.

After observing the battle for a while, Dugu Feng knew that in terms of strength, even Prince Jingwu was not as good as Yuwen Chengdu, and she herself was far inferior. So she consciously played a supporting role on the sidelines, using speed to restrain him.

Dugu Feng was no ordinary general, and Yuwen Chengdu dared not and could not ignore the swift thrust of the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear!
"Heavenly Dance Chasing Soul!"

Just then, Xiao Ying also launched a fierce attack, smashing his twelve-foot halberd hard towards Yuwen Chengdu's waist. The force was heavy, the halberd's edge gleamed coldly, and it seemed indestructible, yet it also carried a relentless lock-on!
"boom……"

The three attacks converged, each possessing the power to shatter mountains and penetrate metal, and could not be underestimated. Countless spectators felt a chill run down their spines, and many exclaimed in surprise.

Yuwen Chengdu, however, remained calm in the face of danger. Suddenly, his aura surged, and countless purple lightning bolts erupted from his body, like snakes and dragons, roaring in all directions! "Crackling..."

Countless thunderous roars and agitations arose, purple lightning overflowed, threatening to devour everything.

Whether it was firing seven arrows in quick succession, striking nine times in an instant, or slashing in half, all of them were swallowed up and annihilated by the purple lightning!
"careful!"

Xiao Ying only had time to let out a soft cry before drawing her halberd and retreating rapidly. However, she was also shocked by the electric shock, which made her arm go numb. The halberd was also surrounded by purple lightning, like a swarm of purple snakes devouring her along the halberd.

Without Xiao Ying's reminder, Dugu Feng retreated even faster, his Hundred Birds Phoenix Spear in his hand dancing and shaking wildly, shattering and dispersing the climbing and rushing lightning!
"You actually forced me to use my full strength?! That's great! Let's go again!"

Yuwen Chengdu, holding his halberd, stood still and did not take the opportunity to pursue, but instead shouted excitedly.

As he spoke, his body was still surrounded by purple lightning, making him look like a thunder god general who controlled lightning and roamed the battlefield.

"..."

Xiao Ying and Dugu Feng exchanged a glance, both wary and helpless, speechless.

Yuwen Chengdu was already invincible in strength, dominating the world (except for Li Yuanba). He also controlled... the most powerful elemental attack, lightning, which could be used to attack from a distance and to create a protective aura around the body.

In other words, Yuwen Chengdu is invincible in close combat and has extremely strong ranged lightning magic, making him a perfect being without any weaknesses.

No wonder Yuwen Chengdu dared to distance himself from the army and challenge Xiao Ying and the others to attack together...

Yuwen Chengdu, who controls lightning, is not afraid of being surrounded. With such powerful lightning magic, those who are not strong enough to participate in the siege are simply courting death!
According to legend, Yuwen Chengdu was the reincarnation of "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder and Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable", or simply the reincarnation of the Thunder God.

Before Yuwen Cheng's outburst, people almost forgot about this rumor.

The Yuwen Chengdu of today is the complete Yuwen Chengdu, the true "most valiant and invincible general in the world"!
"Chaos breeds monsters! How can we fight this... It's completely unsolvable!" Xiao Ying's mind raced as she racked her brains for a solution, silently complaining to herself.

Fortunately, although Yuwen Chengdu's lightning magic was indeed extremely powerful, it was not so powerful as to be unstoppable. It was not enough to instantly kill Xiao Ying and Dugu Feng, otherwise the two of them would not have been able to escape unscathed!

"Pay attention..."

As Xiao Ying was deep in thought, Yuwen Chengdu gave a "kind reminder" and spurred his horse towards her:

"Fierce Thunder Strike!"

The Phoenix Winged Golden Halberd suddenly thrust out, as fast as lightning, carrying a breathtakingly fierce wind and combining speed and power, along with heart-palpitating lightning!
"Keng..."

Xiao Ying frowned deeply, but just in time, he raised his halberd and struck the Phoenix Wing Gold Halberd, causing it to deflect.

The attack missed its mark, but the terrifying power and dazzling purple lightning followed closely behind, causing Xiao Ying's hand to go numb again, which then spread along his arm before being gradually worn away by Xiao Ying's protective aura.

"Or... should we divert our military forces to engage in battle?"

While resisting, Xiao Ying hesitated, thinking that Yuwen Chengdu might also bring his own forces, who were likely stronger than himself. Or perhaps the Xiaoguo Army would launch a direct attack, triggering a chain reaction and a major battle between the two sides.

With Yuwen Chengdu's thunder magic, Xiao Ying and Dugu Feng can withstand it, but the Sui army cannot. Even the Jingwu Guard probably cannot withstand it. When he transforms into the God of Slaughter, the Sui army will definitely suffer heavy casualties!

"Sizzle! Sizzle..."

Before Yuwen Chengdu could launch another attack, iron arrows and spears arrived at lightning speed, each carrying an even more piercing whistle, faster and more powerful.

Under the influence of the lightning, Dugu Feng and Xie Yingdeng both chose to concentrate their power and attack at once, rather than spreading their attacks, so as not to be destroyed by the lightning at will, wasting their energy and failing to achieve any deterrent or harassing effect!

"How brave!"

Xie Yingdeng was too far away to reach her. Dugu Feng, however, launched a close-range attack, prompting Yuwen Chengdu to exclaim in admiration and quickly parry...

"Keng! Keng!"

With a single, double strike, the phoenix-winged gilded halberd deflected the spear tip and then caught the iron arrow, two sparks flying as it was perfectly blocked!
Taking advantage of the momentum, Yuwen Chengdu swept the long halberd tail towards the approaching Dugu Feng. If it hit, even if it wasn't a sharp blade, Dugu Feng would either die or be crippled!

"Starlight Stream!"

Xiao Ying would not stand idly by. He thrust out his halberd at full speed, using Wu Yunzhao's "Flowing Light Spear", which was even faster!

Helpless, Yuwen Chengdu had no choice but to change his offensive strategy, aiming his halberd at Dugu Feng and watching her change position, thus missing a good opportunity to attack.

Just as he blocked the halberd tip, Dugu Feng's spear came again with speed as fast as a meteor, and at the same time, a sharp iron arrow with a ghostly howl was shot from a distance!
"Heavenly Dance Soul Lock!"

With her mind racing, Xiao Ying gritted her teeth and withstood the backlash from the immense force and the paralysis from the lightning. She wielded her halberd with wide, sweeping movements, relentlessly attacking Yuwen Chengdu and confronting him head-on.

Dugu Feng moved like a butterfly, or a ghost, her spear flashing like lightning, sometimes to the left, sometimes to the right, sometimes up, sometimes down, leaving Yuwen Chengdu unable and unwilling to ignore her!
Iron arrows are also unpredictable and appear and disappear unpredictably, yet each arrow has the power to pierce gold and split the earth, making them equally difficult to ignore and withstand!
"Boom... Clang... Clang..."

Yuwen Chengdu fought with increasing ferocity and power, his whirlwind transforming into a tornado, its force like the roar of a dragon and the howl of a beast, accompanied by countless bolts of purple lightning, as if protected by dragons and snakes!
"die!"

Xiao Ying roared, the Emperor of Humanity watched, and with the support of the Six Cauldrons, he unleashed a full-force halberd strike as powerful as splitting Mount Hua.

"Humph!"

Yuwen Chengdu grunted, but instead of being anxious, he was delighted and swung his halberd head-on, which was his specialty, aiming to decide the outcome with one blow!

"Keng..."

The strong wind swept through like a tornado, its clanging sound echoing like the tolling of a bell, and the sand and dust swirled like a storm.

The halberds clashed fiercely, and Xiao Ying was thrown from his horse. The halberd almost slipped from his hand, but his tiger's mouth burst open, and blood stained the halberd.

The spear moved like a dragon and lightning, arriving in an instant. Yuwen Chengdu, who hadn't yet recovered from the fierce attack, grabbed the Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix Spear with one hand, his eyes flashing with a fierce light...

"Click..."

A black light flashed, and Yuwen Chengdu had no time to defend himself. He could only sway his upper body to avoid a fatal blow, but the iron arrow shattered his shoulder armor and penetrated several inches into his flesh.

First injury!

"Hey..."

Xiao Ying, who was sent flying from his horse by a single slash, strangely changed direction mid-air, spinning like a top, and thrust back with his halberd...

This is what makes "Heavenly Dance Soul Lock" so magical: it's like a shadow, relentless and never-ending!
(End of this chapter)