Undying Life

Chapter 804: Wangchen's Betrayal and Kong Xuan's Arrival

The blood sea roared, with millions of Asuras surging forward, endlessly crashing against the Four Symbols Formation. Atop a massive blood-red wave stood an Asura exuding an overwhelming aura. This Asura was different from the others; his eyes were not blood-red but normal, and he wielded a five-zhang long weapon, a Fangtian Halberd.

Within the formation, Wangchen, the only person with a clear mind, was also the Asura King, the formation's controller.

Wangchen commanded wave after wave of assaults. The powerful Asuras were the most terrifying weapons of war.

At Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Zhong Shan watched with a calm demeanor, observing Wangchen, who had transformed into the Asura King, with a silent scrutiny.

"Does Shijiu insist on proving his strength? How many must die for this?" Zhong Zheng frowned.

"No!" Zhong Tian shook his head beside him.

"What?"

"Have you noticed that the Asuras attacking the Four Symbols Formation are all from the western side?"

"You mean Shijiu is only using Taishui Heavenly Dynasty's soldiers as cannon fodder?" Zhong Zheng's eyes lit up.

In the distance, the Asura King's eyes widened. A blood-red "Yao" character suddenly appeared on his forehead.

"Boom!"

The massive blood sea surged tenfold, the waves rising high into the sky.

"All Asuras, charge!"

With the Asura King's Fangtian Halberd pointing at the Four Symbols Formation, countless Asuras from the blood sea madly rushed towards the formation.

"Roar!"

The Asura King roared, causing the blood sea to surge up to ten thousand li, then fifteen thousand li high. The waves, along with the countless Asuras, crashed down on the Four Symbols Formation with an apocalyptic force, completely enveloping it.

The Asura King rode the waves, standing high above, watching this strongest assault. This attack sacrificed millions of Asuras, utilizing the full power of the blood sea to crush the Four Symbols Formation.

"Explode!"

"Boom!"

The tremendous explosion and the powerful impact caused the space to shake violently, creating countless black holes that were immediately filled by the blood sea.

The terrifying noise and tremors reached Lingxiao Heavenly Court in the east and End of Year City in the west, where Kong Lietian stood.

"Boom!"

The massive Four Symbols Formation exploded, with countless divine beasts severely injured and submerged in the blood sea. Only a few divine beasts managed to escape.

The blood sea was filled with Asuras, and in this environment, the divine beasts were at a significant disadvantage.

"Ah!"

At the peak of the giant wave, Wangchen's forehead's divine mark split in two, seemingly shattered by the forceful manipulation of the blood sea's power.

The Sea of Blood Asura Formation had broken the Four Symbols Formation.

From Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Zhong Shan observed the unfolding chaos with a mixture of concern and strategy. The Four Symbols Formation, once a symbol of their unbeatable strength, was now in ruins. The blood sea, filled with relentless Asuras, threatened to overwhelm everything in its path.

Zhong Shan's eyes narrowed as he turned to his commanders. "Prepare for the worst. We must hold our ground and protect our people. The battle is far from over."

Yi Yan and the other generals nodded, their faces set in determination. The stakes were higher than ever, and they couldn't afford to lose their composure.

In End of Year City, Kong Lietian and Daojun Shen Ya watched the devastation with satisfaction.

"What a magnificent formation!" Daojun Shen Ya praised.

Kong Lietian smirked. "Zhong Shan's forces are finally crumbling. With the Four Symbols Formation broken, it's only a matter of time before we achieve complete victory."

Suddenly, a powerful aura approached from the horizon. The sky darkened as a massive figure descended. It was Kong Xuan, his presence overwhelming and formidable.

Kong Lietian's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Kong Xuan has arrived! Now, the tide of this battle will turn decisively in our favor."

Daojun Shen Ya nodded. "With Kong Xuan's power added to ours, Zhong Shan's defeat is inevitable."

Back on the battlefield, Wangchen, now free from the control of the divine mark, looked around at the chaos he had helped unleash. A fleeting expression of regret crossed his face, but he steeled himself. The battle was far from over, and his role in it was crucial.

As the blood sea continued to surge and the Asuras pressed their advantage, the arrival of Kong Xuan signaled a new phase in the conflict. The balance of power was shifting, and the outcome of this epic confrontation would soon be decided.

At End of Year City, the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty's army erupted in cheers, while the Great Zhen Heavenly Dynasty's morale plummeted. Countless soldiers looked fearfully at the tumultuous blood sea in the distance. They knew well the strength of the Four Symbols Formation, yet such a powerful formation had been shattered.

What now?

"Good!" Kong Lietian at End of Year City expressed his excitement.

The blood sea surged towards the Great Zhen army. How would they respond?

At the peak of the giant wave, the Asura King, having defeated the Four Symbols Formation, looked at the struggling divine beasts in the blood sea with a sinister smile. He held his Fangtian Halberd horizontally and slashed from south to north.

"Boom!"

The massive blood sea split in two with this strike.

Everyone was bewildered. What was the Asura King doing?

"Scatter!"

With a shout, the Asura King dispersed the eastern half of the blood sea, releasing the Great Zhen soldiers and divine beasts.

They looked infinitely astonished. The Asura King was letting them go?

"What is he doing?" Kong Lietian's pupils contracted.

At that moment, the Asura King turned his head and gave a disdainful smile towards End of Year City from a distance. That smile caused Kong Lietian's face to change drastically, and Daojun Shen Ya's pupils to contract.

"Blood Wave Tsunami!"

With a shout, the Asura King commanded the endless blood waves and countless Asuras to rush towards the west, sweeping over the Taishui army.

After giving this order, the Asura King stepped out of the blood sea, transforming back into the valiant general, Wangchen.

Wangchen headed east alone.

"Shijiu has returned, Shijiu has come back!" Zhong Zheng exclaimed excitedly.

"Yes!" Zhong Tian also showed a trace of excitement.

"Master!" Bao'er looked at Zhong Shan.

As Wangchen flew towards them, the Great Zhen divine beast army surrounded him. The divine beasts from the Four Symbols Formation blocked Wangchen's path.

Yin Luori, Guishé, and others stopped Wangchen.

"Stop!" Yin Luori shouted.

"I am Zhong Shijiu, son of His Majesty the Great Zhen Emperor. Who dares to stop me?" Wangchen roared.

Wangchen's roar caused Yin Luori and the others to hesitate. The son of the Emperor? An infiltrator sent to Taishui? Zhong Shijiu?

Thinking of Zhong Shijiu, Yin Luori recalled past rumors. Could Wangchen really be Zhong Shijiu? And if not, why would he turn against Taishui just now? Furthermore, in the blood sea earlier, nearly all the sacrifices were Taishui soldiers.

Yin Luori hesitated.

"By His Majesty's command, Yin Luori is to escort Wangchen to the southern military camp!" Liu Wushuang arrived with Zhong Shan's order.

"Yes!" Yin Luori immediately obeyed.

The southern military camp was not in Lingxiao Heavenly Court but in a military camp of the Great Zhen army to the south, where Yin Luori and others had been stationed previously.

Wangchen raised an eyebrow. "By His Majesty's command, Yin Luori is to escort Wangchen to the southern military camp?" Escort Wangchen? Why not Zhong Shijiu?

At End of Year City, Kong Lietian watched in horror as the blood sea turned against the Taishui Heavenly Dynasty. The Asura King had betrayed them, and the blood sea, filled with countless Asuras, now surged westward.

"What's happening? Why is he doing this?" Kong Lietian's voice trembled with a mix of anger and fear.

Daojun Shen Ya's face darkened. "We've been deceived. Wangchen... no, Zhong Shijiu has turned the blood sea against us. We need to regroup and counter this immediately!"

The Taishui army, caught off guard by the sudden betrayal, struggled to form a coherent defense against the oncoming tide of Asuras. Panic and chaos spread rapidly as soldiers tried to comprehend the enormity of the situation.

Back at the southern military camp, Yin Luori escorted Wangchen to the central tent. The atmosphere was tense, with soldiers and officers alike eyeing Wangchen warily.

Inside the tent, Zhong Shan awaited with an unreadable expression.

"Father," Wangchen said, bowing deeply. "I have returned."

Zhong Shan studied him for a long moment before nodding. "You've done well, Shijiu. But we have no time for reunions. The battle is far from over, and we must strategize our next move."

Wangchen straightened, his face resolute. "I understand. I will do whatever it takes to secure victory for the Great Zhen Heavenly Dynasty."

As they began discussing their plans, the tension in the camp eased slightly. The soldiers, seeing their leaders united and determined, felt a renewed sense of hope and purpose.

Meanwhile, in the distance, Kong Xuan finally arrived at the battlefield. His presence was a beacon of immense power and authority, instantly commanding attention and respect.

"Kong Xuan is here," Daojun Shen Ya said, relief evident in his voice. "With him, we still have a chance."

Kong Xuan surveyed the battlefield, his eyes narrowing as he took in the situation. He turned to Kong Lietian and Daojun Shen Ya. "Prepare the troops. We will push back the blood sea and reclaim our advantage."

The final phase of the battle was about to begin, with the fate of the Small Thousand World hanging in the balance.

Wangchen said nothing as he followed Yin Luori swiftly towards the southern military camp.

At the city wall of End of Year City, Kong Lietian was furious.

"Traitor! Traitor Wangchen, how dare you betray me?" Kong Lietian roared in rage.

Wangchen, whom he had trusted the most, had betrayed him. Kong Lietian could not accept it. It was unacceptable.

"He betrayed you? It seems your judgment isn't as great as you thought!"

A soft, ethereal voice came from behind Kong Lietian. He turned around abruptly to see a handsome young man standing there. His face, however, was covered in cracks, like a shattered porcelain mask pieced back together.

Kong Xuan had arrived!

"Greetings, Grandmaster!" Daojun Shen Ya immediately said.

"Senior Kong Xuan!" Kong Lietian, suppressing his anger, bowed in respect.

"He betrayed you, and what can you do about it?" Kong Xuan said with a cold smile.

"I want him dead. He bears my divine mark. I want him dead!" Kong Lietian said with a chilling tone.

With that, Kong Lietian made a gesture, and the crack on his forehead flashed with three-colored light.

"Why isn't it reacting?" Kong Lietian's face changed.

"Because he has already shattered your divine mark!" Kong Xuan said indifferently.

Kong Xuan walked to the front of the city wall and gazed into the distance towards Lingxiao Heavenly Court.

Zhong Shan, standing at Lingxiao Heavenly Court, looked back at Kong Xuan from afar.

Kong Xuan? You have finally arrived!

At the southern military camp, which resembled a grand hall, Wangchen entered with Yin Luori. They saw Zhong Shan waiting for them. Although Zhong Shan stood at the west gate of Lingxiao Heavenly Court, his doppelg?nger had come to the southern camp.

"Son Zhong Shijiu greets adoptive father!" Wangchen immediately knelt.

"Is it really Zhong Shijiu?" Yin Luori looked surprised.

"Zhong Shijiu?" Zhong Shan looked at Wangchen.

"Adoptive father, I will explain the events of the Dragon Gate Conference later. I have an urgent matter to report. My adoptive mother, the grand adoptive mother, was harmed by Kong Lietian. Although I have never seen her, I saw Kong Lietian's black banner. The banner contains countless ghosts, intended to summon the strongest ghost king. The spirits are still inside, and my adoptive mother's spirit might still be there. Adoptive father, please save her!" Wangchen exclaimed.

Yin Luori's face changed at the mention of the grand adoptive mother. The primary empress among the divine images in Lingxiao Heavenly Court was not Gan Bao'er but someone who had never appeared before, indicating her high status in Zhong Shan's heart. Could she be the legendary Wei Kuier?

Wangchen urgently reported this critical news and looked up at Zhong Shan. In his memory, the grand adoptive mother held a vital place in his adoptive father's heart. This news should provoke a strong reaction from Zhong Shan.

However, Zhong Shan's expression remained calm, extremely calm.

"I understand," Zhong Shan replied simply.

"Adoptive father!" Wangchen called out urgently.

"Wait here until the war is over," Zhong Shan said.

With that, Zhong Shan's figure blurred and vanished. Yin Luori bowed slightly to Wangchen and quickly left, leaving Wangchen standing alone, bewildered. Everything was not going as he had expected.

Zhong Shan appeared calm, but internally, his mind was a storm of emotions. Kuier could be revived? Kuier had not perished entirely? The black banner, the black banner, the black banner!

At the west gate of Lingxiao Heavenly Court, Zhong Shan took a deep breath. His gaze shifted from Kong Xuan to Kong Lietian, a look of urgency in his eyes.

"Master, what did Shijiu say? Should we acknowledge him?" Bao'er asked.

Zhong Shan's agitation was interrupted by Bao'er. He took a deep breath, looked at Bao'er, and then at the distant military camp.

"Shijiu? This will be his final test. If he remains in the camp after the battle, it will prove his sincerity and loyalty to the Zhong family, and he will become the fourth prince of Great Zhen. If he leaves, then..." Zhong Shan shook his head, not finishing the sentence.