Chapter 857 857 - Stalemate

Although she was behind a formation in the stone chamber, Pyre could still sense the repressive pressure that was arriving!

It was as though a supreme monster was rapidly approaching!

Jun Hao's expression was dark and his gaze was cold. "[Reptilian] I can't deal with something that Aiden left behind? Pyre, do you really think that he's the only one with an ace up his sleeve?"

Following Jun Hao's fallout, both parties were on the brink of fighting.

The two burly guards looked serious and withdrew their weapons one after another, ready to fight.

Shin Tao's eyes were filled with shock. He retreated slowly upon realizing that something was amiss with the situation, wanting to stay out of things and find a chance to escape.

On the one hand, it was the rumored mistress of that monstrous man… he did not dare to offend her.

On the other hand, although it seemed like the other party was a martial artist of Azure Myst Sect, his background did not seem simple.

More importantly, Jun Hao was at level seven Martial Knight realm – Shin Tao did not dare offend him.

How unlucky!

He cursed internally.

Jun Hao's gaze shifted towards Shin Tao as he asked murderously with a cold glint in his eyes. "[Reptilian] Shin Tao, whose side are you on?"

He was straightforward, leaving Shin Tao with no out at all!

If Shin Tao chose to be on Jun Hao's side, once this matter was exposed, he would definitely be hunted down in the future and would be in dire straits!

However, if he chose to be on Lady Pyre's side, he would be faced with a fierce battle right away!

Although they had the advantage in numbers, they were all at level six Martial Knight realm – they had little chance of winning against Jun Hao who was at level seven Martial Knight realm.

Right then, a martial artist walked over from the tunnel; his feet did not touch the ground and he was like a ghost!

Shin Tao was scared out of his wits.

Wearing white robes, that person's face was frightfully pale and his skin was pale. Reeking of death, those listless eyes that resembled dead fishes bulged out in a bloodshot manner, looking extremely terrifying!

*Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!*

Heavy footsteps approached.

A tall and mighty figure followed right after and arrived. A full ten feet tall, he was silent and wore black robes with a hood that covered his body tightly – this was like a guardian of the abyss.

The expressions of the two guards changed slightly as they subconsciously gulped, trying hard to compose themselves.

Against the black-robed martial artist, the two of them seemed like children.

Both of them turned their attention over.

Most of the black-robed martial artist's face was covered by the hood, revealing only his chin such that it was hard to catch his appearance.

Initially, Shin Tao was still hesitant.

However, he made up his mind after the black-robed martial artist appeared and suddenly said. "[Reptilian] Senior Brother Jun, I'm definitely on your side."

Jun Hao's eyes flickered with a mocking expression as he nodded. "Very good, at least you can read the situation."

Shin Tao heaved a sigh of relief.

The reason for his decision was because he could sense danger exuding from the black-robed martial artist!

By standing on Jun Hao's side, he was exposing himself to the danger of being hunted by these monsters.

However, he would have to die right away if he chose to stand on Lady Pyre's side!

Jun Hao had already composed himself. Arriving before the white-robed martial artist, he bowed deeply and respectfully. "[Reptilian] Thank you for rushing over, Senior Brother Li. I'm afraid I'll have to depend on you to dispel this formation."

"[Reptilian] Yes."

The white-robed martial artist raised his head slightly.

Shin Tao's gaze shimmered and he frowned to himself.

He noticed something odd.

Jun Hao merely greeted the white-robed martial artist and was oblivious to the tall black-robed martial artist at the back.

However, Shin Tao could clearly feel that the black-robed martial artist was scarier!

How could that be?

Turning around, Jun Hao could not conceal the killing intent in his eyes as he glared at the two Great Zhou guards and said coldly. "[Reptilian] Shin Tao, it's time for you to shine."

"[Reptilian] Alright."

With no other way out, Shin Tao could only abide by Jun Hao.

"[Reptilian] Go!"

Slapping the storage bag on his waist, Shin Tao hollered softly and summoned a lustrous sword into his hand.

A resplendent glow filled the sword in a bedazzling manner.

The two burly guards retaliated as well, churning their spirit energies with all their might. Six spirit meridians appeared as they summoned their own swords to fight against Shin Tao.

*Cling!* *Clang!*

The three of their swords collided repeatedly in midair, causing sparks to fly.

Since the three of them were at level six Martial Knight realm, Shin Tao did not have any advantage against the two guards and was instead losing slowly.

"[Reptilian] Humph!"

Waving his robes, Jun Hao sent forth a green azure streak of energy that condensed into a gigantic palm in midair.

The temperature on the battlefield dipped instantly!

The two guards were shocked.

Both of them could not deal with the full might of a spirit art released by a level seven Martial Knight realm martial artist!

"Azure Frost Palm?"

Right then, a cold laugh sounded from within the stone chamber.

The stone door opened and Lady Pyre strode out. Waving her robes in the same manner, she conjured hand seals and let out an azure frost qi, creating a massive palm.

The two palms collided in midair!

*Boom!*

The spiritual energy dissipated evenly!

"[Reptilian] Hmms, level seven Martial Knight realm?"

Jun Hao's eyes lit up and he could not help but clap his hands in laughter. "[Reptilian] Well, well! To think that you've also reached the seventh level, Pyre! It's no wonder why you're so alluring!"

Lady Pyre was wearing a long pale yellow dress. Although she was merely standing there, she exuded an air of nobility that was filled with dominance.

"[Reptilian] Young Miss, hurry back! It's dangerous here!"

One of the guards urged after seeing Lady Pyre leave the stone chamber.

"[Reptilian] Pyre, you're finally willing to come out…"

Jun Hao whipped out a short sword from his storage bag and shook his head. "[Reptilian] However, since you walked out of that stone chamber, you don't have to return anymore!"

"[Reptilian] Go!"

The sword tore through the air, turning into a streak of light that arrived instantly.

Lady Pyre did not panic at all as she circulated the spirit sea in her core with her full might. Her stable, inner energy, which -unlike Jun Hao's mana- was fully evolved into the much higher quality Spirit Power already- surged wildly as she similarly brought out a short sword and fought against Jun Hao.

Since they were both at level seven Martial Knight realms and had trained together before, they were rather familiar with one another's moves.

In a short period of time, neither could overpower the other.

On the other hand, although the two guards had the advantage against Shin Tao, they could not kill the latter right away either.

The fight between the five of them carried on in that stalemate.

Spiritual energy surged furiously on the battlefield and sword force was merciless, but no victor could be decided.

Jun Hao became increasingly frustrated.

Distracted momentarily, his arm was cut by Lady Pyre's short sword and blood flowed out.

"[Reptilian] A bunch of trash!"

The white-robed martial artist that was initially standing at the side was finally getting impatient. Waving his hand gently, he said in a cold manner. "[Reptilian] Go and kill those two level six Martial Knight realm martial artists and capture that woman alive!"

The black-robed martial artist that was originally standing motionlessly behind him walked forward.

*Bang!* *Bang!* *Bang!*

With each step taken, the cave abode would quake violently in a terrifying manner!

"Roar!"

Charging in the direction of the battlefield, the black-robed martial artist suddenly let out a deafening roar!

*Shing!*

His black robes were ripped apart, turning into countless pieces of cloth that danced in the air.

The black-robed martial artist revealed his true appearance.

Apart from the white-robed martial artist, everyone else present was shocked and their pupils constricted – their scalps prickled as they felt their hairs stand on ends!

"[Reptilian] W-W-What's that monster?!"

One of the guards asked with a trembling voice; his limbs had gone cold.

Even though Jun Hao knew what the black-robed martial artist was right from the start, he was still shocked when he caught sight of his true appearance and nearly lost control of his short sword.

That was no martial artist.

To be precise, that wasn't a living being.

The monster reeked of a rotting stench and his skin was black. Muscles bulged from his body in distinct pieces, looking as though they were washed with steel liquid.

Long fingernails as sharp as knives shone with a ghastly green color – they were clearly carrying poison!