Chapter Seven, The City Falls.
The child was in a state of panic: "Daddy, Daddy, don't leave me behind."
Li Qiang never expected that Tian Ting Star would be so chaotic and unbearable. If he didn't have such strong power now, he would definitely die a miserable death.
Rest assured, Master. No one can harm this child.
After five days of rest, Li Qiang slowly recovered. This can be attributed to the "Purple Flame Heart", truly worthy of being the supreme treasure of cultivators. Li Qiang stretched lazily, walked out of the door, and entered the manor of Fengling Town without taking a step out.
The gate of the estate is tightly closed, which is a security measure to prevent thieves. Zhao Hao couldn't wait to knock on the door, so he kicked the gate. With a loud bang, the two dark doors opened wide, and the doorpost, as thick as a bowl, snapped into three pieces. Zhao Hao rushed in and shouted, "Where are you all hiding? Come and greet your guests!"
Li Qiang smiled bitterly and said, "Why haven't you left yet?"
Daddy will accompany your mother, be a good baby. Qi Pangzi stabbed and inserted the knife into the stomach.
This news immediately caught the attention of everyone, and they started discussing it.
Hmph, you're leaving now? Too late! How dare you kill so many of my brothers, I will peel your skin and drink your blood.
The east gate is simply a purgatory, where defeated soldiers, officials, and civilians who want to leave the city are all fighting desperately with the Black Flag Army. Everyone knows that those who can't leave the city won't survive.
Zhao Hao almost fell down when he heard Li Qiang's words. He staggered and said, "Uh, Fengling Town is not big, and there are not many people usually. But it is very cool in summer. Many officials, wealthy merchants, and scholars build mansions there and go there to escape the summer heat and play." While explaining, he thought to himself, "My master is injured like this, but still has the heart to play. This kind of broad-mindedness is not something I can achieve. Ah, masters are truly admirable!" Ah, masters are truly admirable!
Zhao Hao saw Li Qiang getting angry and didn't dare to argue anymore. He clenched his teeth and said, "Master, please take care of yourself. Your disciple will be waiting outside the city."
Qi, the shopkeeper, let's go together. It will be too late if we delay any longer," said Li Qiang.
In the evening, the two finally arrived at Fengling Town.
"Master, I'll first test the waters with him." Zhao Hao handed the child to Cheng Zizhong.
Zhao Degui stepped forward and gave him a slap, scolding, "Explain clearly, which big shot are you referring to?"
Li Qiang gradually calmed down.
Zhao Hao said, "There is a mansion in the front of Fengling Town. It was originally a gift from the descendants to the disciples. Those who retreat first will gather there to assess the situation before making any decisions."
Both of them were thrown backwards at the same time.
Zhao Hao replied, "Master, rest assured, I will entrust the child to De Gui's wife, who will not suffer any grievances."
Li Qiang put away the long spear and said, "I have consumed too much true essence just now, and it took away too much energy with just one strike. It's okay, I'll be fine in a while."
Without any warning, a person suddenly appeared out of nowhere about a hundred steps away from Li Qiang.
Li Qiang recalled the situation at that time and said, "It is possible that En Gang and I both suffered in the final move. However, I was completely stunned by his black ball. If it weren't for Zhao Hao rushing in to save me, I might have been finished." Li Qiang did not shy away from admitting his own failure. Everyone was surprised because what Li Qiang said was different from what Zhao Hao said. Zhao Hao said that his master was seriously injured in order to save him.
That person was wearing a black suit of armor, with a black ghost mask attached to his face. His silver hair contrasted with the black armor, making him look particularly strange. The weapon in his hand was also peculiar, a black ball shimmering with blue light.
A sharp eagle cry, En Gang looked up and was immediately frightened. He saw more than thirty golden eagles lined up in a straight line, diving down from the sky towards him. He shouted, "Alright, I'll fight you with all my might!" The black ball in his hand emitted a dazzling blue light and shot towards Li Qiang.
Where can I go? My family is ruined! Ruined! Mr. Li, I am your only child. You are a good person, please take him away. No matter where you go, just give him food to eat.
"Oh, Chunxiang, Qiuxiang, what are you two doing here?" Li Qiang asked in surprise.
Feeling miserable in my heart, for the sake of Qi Pangzi's family and also for the soldiers of the Black Flag Army who were killed by him. No matter what the reason, killing so many people with my own hands is not a joyful thing.
Li Qiang said coldly: "He just used bricks to build the door, I can also break it open."
Li Qiang was caught off guard, and rushed forward to support him, saying, "Oh, Mr. Qi! Mr. Qi!"
En Gang's thoughts are the same as Li Qiang's. He never expected that Li Qiang's level of attainment would actually be higher than his.
The Black Flag Army immediately fell into chaos. A young man charged into the middle of the enemy formation, wielding his long spear with wild abandon. Countless spear thrusts shot out like lightning, while a golden eagle swooped down from the sky, its piercing cry accompanying a series of explosions. The gut-wrenching screams of the living Black Flag soldiers scattered their souls. It was simply a massacre.
Li Qiang waved his hand, and ten golden eagles shot out with clear cries. Then, a streak of white light followed, and countless gunshots collided with the green threads of light, creating a deafening roar.
Master, Master, are you okay? Zhao Hao didn't leave at all, he was hiding in the corner of the doorway. Seeing Li Qiang being blown away, Zhao Hao's face turned pale with shock. He didn't care about his own life and rushed up to pick up Li Qiang and ran away.
Zhao Hao interrupted: "Master, this is not a place to stay for long. Let's leave the city first."
Zhao Hao looked at Li Qiang standing up slowly, feeling that there was something unusual about him, but he couldn't describe it. He reached out and picked up the child who was crying loudly, and said carefully, "Master, let's go."
Autumn Xiang was amused by him: "Master, I must address you as Master, it's a matter of etiquette."
Cheng Zizhong exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no, it's Engang!"
Li Qiang rushed past like a gust of wind, with a long roar echoing through the sky like the roar of a lion, tiger, and dragon.
Li Qiang's eyes became moist. He stared blankly at Qi Zhanggui, his heart in turmoil. He gently laid down Qi Pangzi's body and said, "You can rest assured, I will take good care of the child, don't worry!" A faint smile appeared on Qi Pangzi's lifeless face as his wide eyes slowly closed, a drop of bloody tear streaming from the corner of his eye.
Li Qiang chuckled and thought to himself, "Receiving guests, haha, it has a special meaning on our planet Earth."
Hello, sir. Chunxiang and Qiuxiang saw Li Qiang leaving, their eyes filled with tears of joy, and they greeted him with smiles on their faces.
You take care of the children, don't intervene. Today, I'm going to unleash a massacre.
The earth shook violently, and the sun and moon lost their light.
The black ball shot by Engang is a rare treasure called "Wuqing Gall", which is refined from the inner alchemy produced by a monster active underground. Wuqing Gall can be used as a weapon normally, and the "Destroying Green Silk Flower" it shoots out is also quite powerful. However, the most powerful aspect is that it has the characteristic of double explosion. The first explosion can cause the true element of the cultivator to shake, affecting their control. The second explosion is the real weapon to harm people, but once the double explosion is used, Wuqing Gall will disappear. Wuqing Gall can be used as a weapon normally, and the "Destroying Green Silk Flower" it shoots out is also quite powerful. However, the most powerful aspect is that it has the characteristic of double explosion. The first explosion can cause the true element of the cultivator to shake, affecting their control. The second explosion is the real weapon to harm people, but once the double explosion is used, Wuqing Gall will disappear.
Zhao Hao shouted, "What's the rush? What's going on?"
Chunxiang choked up and said, "Sister Juxiang is dead, and I can't find Sister Lanxiang. I'm so scared."
Li Qiang was deeply moved in his heart. He didn't expect his disciple to care about him so much.
Hmph, it's too late.Zhao Hao's precious sword flashed like lightning in the sky, dazzlingly bright. The soldiers were unable to resist. Three heads flew high, and hot blood gushed out.
Li Qiang is now much bolder. To prevent being caught off guard, he first activated the Crimson Flame Dragon Shield, then raised his hand and released ten golden eagles to circle in the sky. With both hands holding his gun, he looked intently ahead.
Zhao Hao shrank his neck and thought to himself: "Well-behaved, Master is angry."
A figure flashed into the east gate, picked up Li Qiang and ran away.
Li Qiang will be amused to know what Zhao Hao is thinking. His goal in Tian Ting Star is to have fun and wait for Fu Shan to come pick him up. He was completely involuntarily involved in this war.
Are you En'gang of the Black Flag Army?
Cheng Zizhong said again: "Yesterday I met a friend who had returned from the capital. He told me that the emperor is vigorously recruiting soldiers, as if preparing to go to war with the Kingdom of Litan. The people in the capital are in a state of panic. Alas!"
Li Qiang was startled, and a person flashed through his mind: "Feng Kaiyun, it must be him who is up to something."
Cheng Zizhong sighed heavily and said, "I never expected that the leader of the Black Flag Army, like Mr. Li, would also know magic. They had been besieging us for more than ten days. Originally, we couldn't break through the city, but this noon, the leader of the Black Flag Army, En Gang, arrived. I don't know how he did it, but the city gate exploded and General Tong Fangzhen, who was in charge of the defense, was seriously injured. That's how the city was breached."
Li Qiang nodded vigorously and said with resentment, "Okay, let's go." As soon as they stepped out of the store, Li Qiang raised his hand and a ball of Samadhi True Fire ignited the small clothing store.
Spring Xiang happily ran outside and said as she ran, "I'm going to inform everyone that the master has arrived."
Zhao Hao, in a state of great anxiety, said: "Yes, Master, if you hold on for a moment longer, we will be home soon." They ran all the way, and Zhao Hao was a little out of breath.
The remaining Black Flag Army scattered and fled.
The servant pointed at Li Qiang and said with a grievance, "It's Master Li!"
Both of them were unable to avoid each other's fatal blow.
Upon arriving at the entrance of the hall, Zhao Hao, Cheng Zizhong, and Zhao Degui had already come out to greet. Inside the hall, there were many gentry, officials, and skilled martial artists. After introductions and greetings, they all took their seats.
Li Qiang suffered a loss precisely because, with his current level of skill, he could have easily withstood it. The key issue is that he lacks experience. When the double explosion occurred, Li Qiang was sent flying more than thirty meters, spewing a mouthful of blood and seeing stars. He felt weak all over and thought to himself, "What kind of strange ball is this? It's so powerful."
You go ahead, I'll stay behind to cover our retreat.Li Qiang quickly drew out his hundred-bladed spear.
Get lost!
En Gang's silver hair moved without wind, and his body trembled slightly. He was extremely angry, and the black mask unexpectedly turned blue. Countless blue threads of light surged out from the black sphere, along with sparks as fine as sand, shooting towards Li Qiang. En Gang also threw a bomb mixed in with the threads of light. This kind of bomb was only the size of an egg, and could only be used once. After exploding, it would disappear, and its power was immense. Most cultivators knew about this, but Li Qiang did not understand. He did not start from the lowest level of cultivation, and now he was at a disadvantage. En Gang threw another bomb mixed in with the threads of light. This kind of bomb was only the size of an egg, and could only be used once. After exploding, it would disappear, and its power was immense. Most cultivators knew about this, but Li Qiang did not understand. He did not start from the lowest level of cultivation, and now he was at a disadvantage.
Qi Pangzi pushed the child to Li Qiang's side, crying out, "My child, you must obey the master."
In the small town of Wind Chime, it was crowded with a large number of refugees who had fled here. It was chaotic, with people crying, injured and in pain, and others desperately searching for their lost family members. The miserable scene made Li Qiang sigh with emotion, thinking to himself, "It turns out that war is so cruel, and it is the common people who suffer the most when it comes to fighting!"
Li Qiang nodded and asked Cheng Zizhong, "Master Cheng, is there any new situation in Hanlin City?"