Battle Through the Heavens: Starting from the Jia Ma Empire

Chapter 78 Stalemate

In the vast and boundless Black Corner Region, scenes of slaughter are frequently seen, and this chaotic atmosphere makes the people here extremely cautious.

Because you never know what hidden tricks someone who seems harmless on the surface might have up their sleeve. Only a few brainless individuals would act arrogantly and domineeringly in this lawless place. Of course, perhaps that person would be in the city's sewers the next day, so there's no need to worry about them.

Today, however, the Black Corner Region is unusually quiet, because Canaan Academy has announced that it will use blood and fire to wash away the humiliation suffered by the academy, and will also use such a grand ceremony to commemorate the spirits of the dead students.

Faced with Canaan Academy's all-out effort, even the usually domineering Maple City and Black Emperor Sect of the Black Corner Region fell silent, quietly observing Canaan Academy's actions.

However, they have already made contact in secret. As soon as they make any outrageous moves, they will form an alliance to help each other. This is the way of survival for the major powers in the Black Corner Region.

"howl"

Above a clear blue sky, a line of tall and majestic griffins flew in formation, the weakest of which was at least at the third rank, while the leaders were at the fourth rank.

When the griffin, symbolizing Canaan Academy, appeared, a group of Dou Wang who had been watching closely immediately spread their Dou Qi wings and followed at a distance. They didn't get too close, lest they cause any misunderstanding with Canaan Academy, because those with discerning eyes had already recognized the old man standing at the forefront as none other than Su Qian, the strongest person in Canaan Academy and a Dou Zong expert!

Su Qian did not drive away the Dou Wangs following behind, which was one of the academy's objectives: to establish its authority. If no one spread the word, why would the academy have gone to such lengths? However, Elder Su Qian alone could easily annihilate the bandits.

They hadn't flown far when, as if receiving some command, the flock of griffins suddenly swooped down towards a valley. The people aboard the griffins all became serious, except for one small figure who was rubbing his hands together, extremely excited.

"Boom!"

As the griffins approached, the rumbling sounds that had been faintly present in the valley grew even more intense, as if they were fighting a desperate battle. However, when a burst of murderous fighting spirit shot into the sky, the figure that seemed to be trying to break through the encirclement was once again forced back.

It turned out to be Wu Tianlang, the commander of the law enforcement team. This gang of bandits had escaped right in front of him last time, which was a huge slap in the face for him. He was the first to support the annihilation of the bandits this time.

At Elder Su Qian's command, numerous figures leaped down from the griffins, landing on the hillsides surrounding the valley, forming an encirclement. Of course, the group of inexperienced Douling students were being watched over by specific elders.

"Wu Tianlang, Su Qian, even if I die today, I'll take a big bite out of Canaan Academy. Hahahaha, especially you, Wu Tianlang, you were completely fooled by me last time, aren't you furious now!"

As Su Qian and the others landed, the two sides temporarily stopped fighting, stepping back a distance and staring intently at each other. However, their expressions were completely different. The Canaan Academy side clearly had a look of joy on their faces, while the group of fierce men opposite them had visibly ugly expressions.

"Luo Nuetian, your Ironclad Sect won't be so lucky this time. This time, we'll definitely hang you on the Death Tree so you can reunite with your dead brother."

Despite Luo Nuetian's provocation, Wu Tianlang did not fall for it. This time, many elders from both the inner and outer courtyards, along with the enforcement team, joined forces. Furthermore, with Elder Su Qian, a Dou Zong, providing support, no matter how powerful Luo Nuetian was, it was to no avail.

"Damn it, Wu Tianlang, I will tear you to pieces and wash away this utter disgrace for my brother."

Upon hearing Wu Tianlang's words, Luo Nuetian became even more enraged. As he spoke, his scarred old face twitched, as if several fleshy centipedes were wriggling on his face.

Just then, Lin Feng felt something was off. Although Luo Nuetian seemed like a brainless fool, someone who could cultivate to the peak of the Dou Huang realm was no ordinary person. Seeing Elder Su Qian, a Dou Zong realm cultivator, present, he didn't seem particularly alarmed.

Not only Lin Feng noticed, but the experienced Elder Su Qian had also anticipated it. He glanced sharply around and then suddenly spoke up.

"Elders Jin and Yin, come out! What price did Luo Nuetian pay to give you the audacity to oppose Canaan Academy?"

As Elder Su Qian finished speaking, nothing changed around the valley, which puzzled everyone. Suddenly, two aged figures appeared in the sky above the valley, but they had no battle aura wings on their backs.

"A Dou Zong level expert?"

Before the Canaan Academy students could react, the group of Battle Kings watching from afar gasped in shock, marveling at the sheer terror of the situation.

"No, not a Dou Zong!"

While everyone was still gasping in shock, a random Battle King spoke up, slowly stroking his beard, a wise glint in his eyes. This drew everyone's attention, and he couldn't help but feel a little smug. However, seeing the growing impatience in the crowd, he quickly spoke again.

"According to my sect leader, those who reach the peak of Dou Huang and have one foot in Dou Zong have begun to come into contact with the power of space. If I am not mistaken, the Golden and Silver Elders are in this situation, using such a subtle spatial power to briefly float in the air."

As expected, as soon as the passerby finished speaking, the two elders, Jin and Yin, slowly descended and stood beside Luo Nuetian.

"Hmph, all that nonsense! Just wait and see how I deal with you all."

At this moment, Zi Yan, standing beside Lin Feng, looked disdainful, causing Lin Feng's lips to twitch slightly. "My dear young lady, don't you have any self-awareness?"

"Luo Nuetian, given the current situation, taking over Canaan Academy will be extremely difficult. You should quickly hand over the reward to me so we can plan our breakout!"

"Hmph, old man Jin, we're all from the Black Corner Region, don't think I don't know what you're up to. You won't get your reward until we break through."

"You! Hmph, if you don't pay the agreed-upon reward after we break through, we two old men won't be so easy to deal with."

Seeing that there seemed to be some conflict on the other side, the Canaan Academy side did not intervene, hoping that it would be better if they started fighting amongst themselves. Unfortunately, having survived so many years in this chaotic place, the group wasn't stupid, and after a brief conflict, they quickly reached an agreement.

As Luo Nuetian and his group re-established their cooperation, the atmosphere in the valley immediately became visibly tense, with both sides ready to fight at any moment.

"boom"

Suddenly, a disciple of the Ironclad Sect seemed unable to withstand the oppressive aura, cold sweat pouring down his face. He unleashed a surge of battle qi, his body visibly expanding to a height of ten feet, then his entire body turned black, and he fiercely slammed towards the Canaan Academy side.

This move seemed to have opened the prelude to a great battle. On the Canaan Academy side, streams of battle qi of various colors soared into the sky. On the Ironclad Sect side, their bodies swelled and turned black.

The intense clashes of fighting techniques and physical combat kicked up clouds of dust as disciples clashed with disciples and elders with elders. Luo Nuetian confronted his mortal enemy, Wu Tianlang, while the Gold and Silver Elders, relying on their unique combined attack technique, managed to hold off Su Qian, a beginner-stage Dou Zong, despite their peak Dou Huang cultivation.

The situation seemed to reach a stalemate, but the many Dou Wangs watching from afar noticed that although they appeared to be evenly matched in terms of top-tier combat power, Canaan Academy held a significant advantage above Dou Wang level and below Dou Ling level.

Although the final outcome still hinges on Su Qian and his group, even ants can kill an elephant. If the lower-level forces collapse, this advantage will gradually affect the upper levels. After all, when the odds are even, momentum can sometimes be the key to victory.

But at that moment, two figures, one large and one small, quietly disappeared from everyone's sight.

(End of this chapter)