NFBE Chapter 564
Chapter 564
The fat man sat against the wall, covered in blood, while Huo Xiuxiu and Yi Sa bandaged him up.
The Xie sisters stood back to back, guns at their sides, while the Dragon God was bound by several chains engraved with runes and was struggling in pain.
Even more terrifying was that there were more than a dozen men in black standing around, and the leader was none other than—
"Zhang Haike?!"
Wu Tianzhen exclaimed in disbelief.
The man who resembled Zhang Qilin turned around, revealing a cold smile:
"Long time no see, clan leader."
And... Senior Zhang Hao.
Zhang Qilin's hand was already on the black gold ancient sword, his eyes sharp as knives:
"traitor."
Zhang Haike shrugged dismissively:
"I simply chose a more powerful force."
The ancient god promised the Zhang family unparalleled glory, yet you choose to seal it away once more?
How foolish.
Zhang Hao noticed a twisted Qilin tattoo on Zhang Haike's wrist, exactly the same one they had seen on the black slaves.
"You have been corrupted by the ancient gods."
He said coldly.
"Pollution?" Zhang Haike laughed. "This is evolution!"
He suddenly raised his hand, and a beam of black light shot towards Zhang Qilin.
Zhang Qilin swung his sword to block, but the black light pierced through the blade and struck his chest.
At the critical moment, the Spirit of Gold and the Spirit of Water shone simultaneously, forming a barrier that neutralized the attack.
"The Spirit of the Five Elements!"
Greed flashed in Zhang Haike's eyes:
"Hand them over, and I might spare your lives."
Zhang Hao sneered:
“Just you?”
He formed a hand seal, and the golden flames transformed into dozens of sharp swords that floated in the air.
The battle is about to break out.
Zhang Qilin charged toward Zhang Haike, the Black Gold Ancient Blade clashing with the opponent's longsword, creating dazzling sparks.
Zhang Hao then dealt with the remaining men in black; wherever the golden flames touched, the enemies screamed and fell to the ground.
Wu Tianzhen took the opportunity to slip away to Ming's team:
How are you all?
"The fat guy was the most seriously injured; everyone else is fine."
Jie Xiaohua quickly said:
"They ambushed us, and the Dragon God was bound by those specially made chains to protect us."
Wu Tianzhen looked at the chains, which were engraved with runes similar to those used to seal the Dragon God.
We need to find a way to unlock those chains!
Meanwhile, the battle between Zhang Qilin and Zhang Haike intensified.
The two men used similar moves, both being martial arts from the Zhang family, but each of Zhang Haike's strikes was accompanied by a strange black aura that corroded the surrounding air.
"Chieftain, don't you understand?"
Zhang Haike grinned maliciously:
"The ancient god is about to awaken, and this time no one can stop it!"
The entire thirty-three non-human realms will become its hunting grounds, and then the human realm!
Zhang Qilin remained silent, his sword strikes growing ever more ferocious.
Suddenly, he deliberately revealed an opening, and Zhang Haike fell for it, thrusting his longsword straight at him.
Zhang Qilin dodged to the side, and the black gold ancient sword sliced across the other's wrist, severing the twisted Qilin tattoo in two!
"what!"
Zhang Haike let out a painful howl, and black liquid gushed from his wound:
"How dare you... The Ancient God will not let you get away with this!"
His body began to twist and deform, and it seemed as if countless insects were wriggling under his skin.
Upon seeing this, Zhang Hao shouted:
"Back off! He's about to undergo a transformation!"
Everyone quickly retreated. Zhang Haike's body swelled and deformed, eventually exploding into a cloud of black mist that dissipated into the air, leaving only a shrill scream echoing in the passage.
Upon seeing this, the other men in black fled.
Zhang Hao immediately went to the Dragon God's side and used the power of the Golden Spirit to sever those rune chains.
The Dragon God broke free of his restraints and let out a grateful low roar.
"We have to get out of here immediately."
Zhang Hao helped the fat man up:
"Zhang Haike's death will alarm the ancient gods and other traitors."
"Let's go to Zhang Family Ancient Building."
Zhang Qilin firmly stated:
"Obtain the Spirit of Wood, then leave the Thirty-Three Non-Human Realms."
After treating their wounds briefly, the group quickly set off.
The dragon god carried the wounded, while the others followed on foot.
Zhang Qilin led the way, passing through a series of hidden passages, and finally arrived at a huge bronze door.
The door is carved with an intricate Qilin pattern, with a palm print groove in the center.
Zhang Qilin pressed his palm on it, and blood seeped into the lines, causing the door to slowly open.
Behind the door is a stone staircase leading upwards, at the end of which a simple wooden building can be vaguely seen—the Zhang Family Ancient Building, a projection of the Thirty-Three Non-Human Realms.
"The forbidden area is on the top floor."
Zhang Qilin led everyone into the ancient building.
The interior space is much larger than the exterior, which is obviously due to the use of space folding technology.
The corridor is lined with portraits of the Zhang family members from different generations, some of which are yellowed and damaged.
When they reached the third floor, the ground suddenly shook, and a deafening roar came from outside the ancient building.
"The ancient gods have sensed us!"
Zhang Hao's expression changed:
"Speed up!"
The group rushed upstairs and finally arrived at a small room on the top floor.
The door was covered with talismans, and in the center was a complex mechanical lock.
Zhang Qilin quickly turned the symbol on the lock, and with a "click," the door opened.
In the center of the room was a box made of blue wood, wrapped with red thread.
Zhang Qilin carefully untied the red thread and opened the box—inside was a section of emerald green tree branch, exuding a rich sense of life.
"The Spirit of Wood!"
Wu Tianzhen exclaimed in surprise.
The moment Zhang Qilin picked up the tree branch, the entire ancient building shook violently, and the ceiling began to collapse!
"Let's go!"
Zhang Hao shouted, and golden flames formed a protective shield to block the falling rocks.
The group stumbled down the stairs, the ancient building behind them collapsing rapidly.
The moment they burst out of the ancient building, they witnessed a terrifying sight—the distant sky was torn apart, and a gigantic black shadow was trying to squeeze into this world.
It has three distorted faces, its body is half-real and half-illusory, and the surrounding space is distorted and shattered because of its presence.
"A projection of an ancient god!"
Zhang Hao's voice was tense:
"It's not fully awake yet, but it can already interfere in this area to some extent!"
The Dragon God lowered his body, gesturing for everyone to come up quickly.
As the last person climbed onto the dragon's back, the Dragon God sprinted with all its might, flying towards the exit of the Thirty-Three Non-Human Realms.
Behind them, the roar of the ancient god shook the heavens and earth, and countless black tentacles stretched out from the void, trying to grab them.
Zhang Hao, Zhang Qilin, and Wu Tianzhen simultaneously raised the Five Elements Spirits in their hands, and the three-colored light intertwined to form a net, temporarily blocking the tentacles' pursuit.
"The exit is just ahead!"
Huo Xiuxiu pointed to a glowing vortex in the distance.
The Dragon God leaped with all his might and plunged into the vortex.
In the final moment of their journey, the group turned back to see the three faces of the ancient god simultaneously turning towards them, their six eyes burning with eternal rage...
After the blinding white light, everyone crashed heavily onto the ground.
Surrounded by the familiar scenery of the Kunlun Mountains, with howling winds and swirling snowflakes, they had returned to the human world!
"We...succeeded?"
The fat man asked weakly, his wound starting to bleed again.
Zhang Hao inspected the three Five Elements Spirits:
"We're still missing the Fire Spirit and the Earth Spirit, but we already know their approximate locations."
He gazed at the distant snow-capped mountains:
"The true form of the ancient god is sealed deep within the Kunlun Mountains. We must gather the five elements and deliver a fatal blow before it fully awakens."
Zhang Qilin stood up, his black-gold ancient sword drawing a line in the snow:
"This time, it's over completely."
They helped each other to their feet, their eyes filled with the same determination.
They knew that the final battle was imminent, and this time, either the ancient gods would be completely destroyed, or the entire world would be plunged into eternal darkness...