ebonymovies Chapter 536 A Scheme to Lure the Black Dragon
Chapter 536 A Scheme to Lure the Black Dragon
Chapter 536 A Scheme to Lure the Black Dragon
The closer you get to the Sunset Abyss, the more you can sense the unusual atmosphere here.
It's not just the extreme heat, but also the chaotic gravity.
The law of universal gravitation is challenged here, as magma flows from the fissures into the air, forming magnificent golden-red trails, before cascading down after traveling a distance.
Large and small black rocks float in mid-air, sometimes shifting left and right, sometimes rising and falling.
Gravity is completely disordered here, and its patterns are hard to discern. The vital energy is also more intense here, and it occasionally produces strange phenomena of burning.
However, for some beings, this harsh environment is not a threat at all, but rather a feeling of being in their element.
A dark figure darted through the air, its outstretched membranous wings and jet-black scales clearly identifying it as a warrior of the Black Dragon Legion.
The extreme heat did not torment the black dragon-man; on the contrary, it brought him a kind of comforting warmth, and his powerful body was fully able to adapt to the chaotic gravity.
At some point, the dragon-man seemed to sense something, and his membranous wings flapped rapidly, allowing him to fly out of the chaotic area and land on a stone pillar, looking eastward.
The distant sky rippled violently, and the fiery clouds piled up in mid-air formed a huge vortex, which was then cleaved apart by the sword light.
The dragon-man immediately pressed his forehead and output his mental energy at a certain frequency.
"Doragon 16 calls Iron 11! Doragon 16 calls Iron 11."
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"Energy fluctuations have been detected, suggesting an energy level of nine stars or higher."
A mental energy fluctuation was transmitted and received a response after more than ten seconds.
[Iron Eleven received! Please send the power frequency.]
The Western Alliance is indeed far inferior to the Eastern Xia in the study of martial arts, and their profound insights are as baffling as mathematics. Mathematics has formulas and algorithms, but insights are purely a matter of personal contemplation.
Therefore, after suffering setbacks, Western Union chose to analyze vital energy from a materialist perspective.
This energy fluctuation is one of the results.
Through the accumulation of a large amount of data, the source energy frequencies of all renowned martial artists are collected. Once a similar frequency is detected, the corresponding martial artist can be quickly identified.
The dragon-man tried his best to sense the distant fluctuations of primordial energy and transmitted them outwards using his spiritual power.
This frequency, after being relayed several times, arrived at the outer edge of Sunset Abyss, on a giant rock suspended above a river of lava.
The boulder, which is 200 meters in diameter, has a cross-section carved out at the top, with two stone bases fixed in the center, each supporting the imposing figure.
A warrior clad in steel armor flew onto the boulder and bowed before the stone seat on the left, saying, "Great Faceless One, the warriors ahead have discovered a source energy frequency, which, according to analysis, belongs to the martial artists of the Eastern Xia."
On the stone seat, a figure completely covered in steel armor sat quietly.
A cold iron mask covered his face, revealing only a pair of cold eyes. The shoulder armor, carved into the shape of a lion's head, made his already imposing body appear even more enormous. The silver-gray armor made him look like a giant forged from steel.
This is the commander of the Iron Hand Legion—"The Faceless" Nophis.
Nophis slowly reached out and gently beckoned, sending a wisp of spiritual energy into his hand, which he then absorbed into himself.
"The Xuan Du Eight Scenic Spots Divine Sword of Dongxia, and... Heaven's Will"—Bai Ze.
Without any external assistance, Nophis, through his own analysis, discovered the source energy frequency and the martial art and the person from which it originated.
As the signature martial art of the Eastern Xia Doushuai Palace, the Xuandu Eight Scenery Divine Sword would naturally attract the attention of the Western Alliance, which would be collecting relevant information.
Nophis himself had actually fought against the Heavenly Gate Warriors of the Tushita Palace.
That happened more than fifty years ago. He and his four brothers ganged up on and killed that powerful figure, causing the Tushita Palace to lose its first leader.
Unexpectedly, another powerful figure emerged from the Doushuai Palace, breaking through the Heavenly Gate one after another. His strength surpassed that of his deceased master, and he brought the Doushuai Palace to the top of the Taoist sect.
As for the other person, Bai Ze, it was because the members of the Steel Hand who had previously escaped had reunited with their legion commander.
They brought news of Calvert's death, and also the energy frequency of the killer.
Nopheus sensed it immediately and knew the killer had arrived.
"According to the intelligence we have received, most of the demigods in Dongxia are in a standoff with the Shinra Empire, while a few have gone to the Izumo Wasteland. Not a single demigod has come to the Flame Desert."
"That's what the figure on the other stone seat said."
He was also wearing armor, the black armor with dragon scale patterns, but he wasn't wearing a helmet, which revealed his pale face and pupils that looked like they were cast from lava.
Hoder Nios, the War General of the Western Alliance and leader of the Black Dragon Legion, said in a deep voice, "Bai Ze, the 'Heavenly Will,' and Mu Yaoguang, the 'Great Luo Heaven,' are both specially marked targets by the Central Intelligence, possessing the potential to become enemies of gods."
"You want to take action?"
Nophis glanced at his brother and said, "Although all the demigods registered in the Eastern Xia Federation have shown up, and none of them are in the Flame Desert, it cannot be ruled out that they are hiding their strength. Furthermore, they also have the help of the Myriad Changes Collection. The Myriad Changes Train may have already secretly brought a demigod to the Flame Desert."
"I've already sent people to warn Wan Yi Zhi Ji. Our brothers thought he was hiding it well, but little did they know I had already discovered his involvement in Wan Yi Zhi Ji."
Hoddle sneered and slowly rose to his feet. "Besides, even if a demigod is hiding, it's useless. If they dare to make a move, kill them all."
A fierce gust of wind swept outwards from Hoddle's center, and the phantom of dragon wings spread out, with a wingspan of ten meters.
The magma roared, and the earth's crust trembled.
Before those wings, the mountains and rivers seemed to tremble.
"In the face of absolute power, any trickery is nothing but a joke."
The black dragon's roar shook the mountains and rivers, and a ferocious black shadow soared into the sky, stirring up a dark red cloud of fire.
"A fierce killing intent is coming from the direction of Sunset Abyss, heading straight for you."
Bai Xuanji's voice entered Bai Ze's mind through divine sense.
"Senior sister is also skilled in aura observation?" Bai Ze replied using his divine sense as well.
"I used to be a member of the astronomy club."
Bai Xuanji said calmly, "He is also one of the founders of the Star Craftsmanship Society."
Then you'll be very good at observing qi (vital energy).
They are even highly skilled in divination and the arts of change.
"Hoder is coming." Bai Ze directly revealed the source of that fierce killing intent.
"You knew it was Hoddle?"
The calm voice carried a hint of unease; Bai Xuanji was surprised that Bai Ze knew it was Hoder.
You should know that even she had only just figured out who was behind that fierce killing intent.
"Don't underestimate my intelligence network," Bai Ze chuckled.
.....
He directly planted people into the Iron Hand Legion, and there's even Blood Sea True Man, the traitor, among them.
With Hoddle making such a grand entrance, how could Bai Ze not know?
As he spoke, Bai Ze even had the leisure to remark, "To personally take action to kill me, that's certainly decisive, and also quite hasty."
As the antagonism between the two sides has progressed to this point, some underlying rules are being broken.
Originally, it was assumed that Heavenly Gate warriors would not attack those who were not Heavenly Gate warriors, but now that has become completely meaningless.
Once the spatial rift on the Steel Continent is torn open, the entire Eastern Xia will face the threat of world convergence. At this point, the latent rules of the Heavenly Gate warriors will become insignificant.
Even if they don't break the alliance, they will become mortal enemies.
Rather than facing threats in the future, it's better to eliminate Bai Ze, this potential threat, now.
"My chances of winning against Hoddle head-on are only 30%."
Bai Xuanji reminded him, "You need to move immediately, or find a third party to take over."
Bai Xuanji's voice remained calm, as if even the presence of Hoder could not break her state of mind of oneness with heaven and earth.
Moreover, "a staggering 30%..."
Bai Ze had to admit that Bai Xuanji's helper was quite powerful.
You must know, that's Hoddle, the War Marshal of the Western Union, whose strength is second only to the General among the offspring of the God of Man.
Furthermore, Bai Ze also knows who the third party Bai Xuanji mentioned is.
The Ursus Guardians have also arrived, located approximately 1,500 miles away.
Unfortunately, Joseph wouldn't willingly help Dongxia.
If Bai Ze were to die, Joseph, an ally, would only celebrate with champagne, rather than lament the loss of a powerful figure in the future of Dongxia.
"no need."
Bai Ze transmitted his thoughts telepathically, his voice remaining calm, "There's no need to relocate, nor to lure Joseph into the fray. Hoddle can't harm us. Because..."
Bai Ze looked towards the direction of the Sunset Abyss.
There, flames surged through the air like a torrent.
A terrifying black shadow flapped its wings, bringing brutal destruction.
"Hoddle's target is not us."
The location of the meeting was given to the others by Bai Xuanji, but it was Bai Ze who decided on the location.
Bai Ze also knew that the Steel Hand Legion and the Black Dragon Legion were currently located on the outskirts of Sunset Abyss and had people constantly patrolling inside and outside the abyss.
Bai Ze even knew everything about the Black Dragon Legion member known as "Doragon XVI," the discoverer.
Bai Ze could foresee that the Black Dragon Legion would discover their whereabouts, and he also knew that they would definitely take the opportunity to attack.
Although Hoddle's personal intervention was somewhat unexpected.
"I have to admit, Hoder's swift and decisive action was quite ruthless. This simple and brutal approach maximized the advantage of strength and cut off my room for maneuver," Bai Ze said softly.
No matter what your schemes are, now that I've found you, I'm going to kill you directly.
No matter how many schemes you have, once you're found, death is the only outcome.
The prerequisite is—being found.
A massive, dark dragon's shadow tore through the sky, accompanied by a destructive torrent of flames. Its terrifying aura caused the group discussing matters with Bai Ze to palpable.
"No need to rush."
Bai Ze gently pressed his hand down, signaling everyone to be quiet. "He's not here to see us."
The raging flames scorched the air, causing the vital energy to boil and produce continuous explosions.
The destructive torrent drew ever closer, and the ferocious, terrifying dragon shadow grew ever clearer.
Five thousand meters, three thousand meters, one thousand meters... The long distance was traversed in the blink of an eye. The black dragon streaked across the sky, then brushed past Bai Ze and the others, heading straight for the Ursus Guardian Army, 1,500 miles away.
The dragonman from the Black Dragon Legion did indeed sense the impact and aftershocks, and that impact definitely belonged to Gan Baize and Xu Lingguan.
However, the location he sensed had been tampered with by Bai Ze.
Bai Ze made a slight adjustment to his perception, causing it to become skewed and fall on the Ursus Guardians.
As for Bai Ze, he used his words to manipulate information and cover it up.
Hoder's flight path was only about 500 meters away from Bai Ze, but he did not notice Bai Ze and the others at all.
Even a martial artist from the Heavenly Gate is nothing more than a blind man with his eyes open if he doesn't receive the information.
Instead of directly confronting Hoddle's perception, Bai Ze used his old method to conceal the existence of himself and the others. By avoiding a direct confrontation, he never entered Hoddle's perception.
Seeing the black dragon's shadow rush away, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Bai Ze with a mixture of shock and admiration.
Even ten-star martial artists like Xu Lingguan and Zhen Cheng felt immense pressure facing Heavenly Gate martial artists.
But Bai Ze remained calm and composed throughout.
In terms of self-cultivation and mental state alone, both seasoned veterans felt they were inferior to Bai Ze.
You should know that they only look young, but they are actually quite old, yet they are not as good as a young person.
At the same time, they were also surprised by Bai Ze's methods, which allowed Hoder to remain unaware of their presence throughout the entire process.
"Chief Bai..."
Tao Yingshu of the Shangqing Sect carefully chose his words and asked, "That must be the commander of the Western Alliance, right? Where is he headed?"
"They're probably going to cause trouble for the Ursus Guardians," Bai Ze said with a serious expression. "As everyone knows, Ursus and the Western Alliance are mortal enemies."
The "Iron Patriarch of the Ursus Orthodox Church" was known for his tough and ruthless nature; perhaps it was he who provoked Hoddle, drawing him into a battle.
Anyway, no matter who asks, this matter has nothing to do with Bai Ze.
Bai Ze was able to determine Joseph's character after meeting him.
While I wouldn't claim to have a complete understanding of him, I'm absolutely certain that while targeting the Western Alliance, he wouldn't hesitate to inflict losses on the Eastern Xia.
Therefore, Bai Ze devised a plan to pit Joseph against the Western Alliance.
When faced with manipulation, a swift and decisive action is indeed a good choice. The prerequisite is—that your action cannot be predicted by the other party.
Bai Ze watched the trail of flames streak across the sky, and thought to himself: "A simple and brutal approach relies on catching the opponent off guard. Once predicted, it's also quite easy to counter."
Just like Hoder, if he were to kill Bai Ze in person, Bai Ze would only be able to use Hua Letian or escape under Bai Xuanji's cover.
No amount of strategy can work against this gap in strength.
But since he didn't see Bai Ze or find Bai Ze's whereabouts, Bai Ze could handle the situation calmly.
"Bomb One"
A torrent of flames fell from the distant horizon, crashing against the earth, and an incredibly hot shockwave swept in.
Hoddle and Joseph faced off.