Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

Chapter 436 Zheng Qian is here, run!

The command platform of the Starry Chess Formation is a spirit jade platform, engraved with intricate runes. It can sense the aura and strength of each cultivator and automatically arrange the order of battle. At this moment, many cultivators have gathered on the platform, some waiting nervously, others exchanging whispers, and the atmosphere is gradually becoming tense.

The participants in today's battle continued to appear at Lingyu Platform, including Zhao Mingxiu, Zheng Qian, Li Zun, and Dongfang Yifeng. Zhao Minghang was very reliable; all the geniuses at the Dragon Shaping Realm from the Southern Region were among them and participated in today's battle.

As all the names were revealed, a woman with a tall and imposing figure, like a goddess of war descended from the heavens, stood before the crowd. Her long, glossy black hair was tied high in a simple yet powerful ponytail, swaying gently with her resolute steps. Every strand of hair seemed to speak of indomitable spirit and determination, adding a touch of otherworldly untamed elegance. Between her brows, a sharp and incomparably heroic spirit was subtly revealed, inspiring awe and leaving an unforgettable impression at first glance.

She is none other than the unparalleled master of the Starry Chess Formation, and the renowned General Duan Na of the Radiant Legion.

At this moment, facing the impending fierce battle with the demon race, General Duan Na's gaze was piercing, her voice firm and powerful, echoing in the hearts of every soldier: "Warriors, we gather here today not for personal gain, not for fame or fortune, but to protect every inch of land behind us, every innocent life. The demon race is rampaging, attempting to destroy our homeland with violence, but remember, light will never be swallowed by darkness, and justice will ultimately triumph over evil!"

"You are the elite of humanity, the heroes of humanity, the bravest guardians of this land. An indomitable flame flows in our blood, and we hold the unwavering belief in victory in our hearts. There may be sacrifices in battle, but they are for a greater peace and tranquility. Every swing of the sword is a heartfelt declaration to our homeland; every shout is a steadfast defense of freedom."

"We stand together through thick and thin, sharing glory, letting the demon race witness our true strength and the true power of the human race—an unshakable unity, an inextinguishable fighting spirit, and a fearless light that illuminates the darkness and dispels the gloom!"

"Warriors, take up your weapons, stand tall, and let us meet this challenge with fearlessness. When the battle horns sound, let our blood stain the battlefield, and let the demon race know that before the human warriors, any enemy will tremble, and any difficulty will be crushed by us!"

General Duan Na's words, like a blazing flame, ignited the fighting spirit and passion in the hearts of every soldier.

"Fight! Victory is certain! Fight! Victory is certain!" the soldiers shouted in unison, their vows echoing through the sky, determined to defend their homeland and safeguard peace with unwavering confidence.

As the gates of the Starry Chess Formation slowly opened, the geniuses who would participate in today's battle walked slowly towards the battlefield. The Starry Chess Formation is a defensive fortress of the human race, with five battlefields corresponding to the five battlefields of the demon race's Star Chess Fortress. The Dragon Shaping Realm battlefield is located in the Earthly Fiend Formation.

The Earthly Fiend Array is a terrifying formation constructed from the deepest parts of the earth, where the corpses of countless powerful beings are buried, aided by the power of the Netherworld. This place is gloomy and terrifying, filled with ghostly energy. Humans use the Earthly Fiend energy as their blades and the power of the Netherworld as their souls to build gates of death. Once a demon enters this place, it is as if they have stepped into the Netherworld's hell, their fate uncertain.

Zheng Qian walked in first place, with Zhao Mingxiu beside him, half a step behind. Zhao Mingxiu was arrogant and haughty, but he knew in his heart that Zheng Qian was stronger than him, so he was willing to lag behind by half a step as a sign of respect.

Zhao Minghang walked behind the entire Dragon Shaping Realm team. He had already arranged all the matters of the Strategy Pavilion, accompanied Zhao Mingxiu to start the gate-blocking battle, and was ready to deal with any emergencies at any time.

Zheng Qian stepped out of the Earthly Fiend Formation. Sunlight shone through the sparse clouds, illuminating his face and giving his angular features a golden glow, making him look spirited and confident.

Zhao Mingxiu's eyes gleamed with an endless thirst for battle and an unbridled longing for the goal-blocking duel. Today, he would make his mark here, achieving fame and glory throughout the land.

The three races of prodigies marched towards them, led by four hundred Flame Leopards, flanked by three hundred Shadow Serpents, and brought up by three hundred Demon Humans. Their combined force numbered one thousand, arrayed in neat rows, brimming with a thirst for victory.

The Fiery Leopard Clan prodigy, Lie Xiao, was extremely excited today. He had heard that a prodigy named Zheng Qian had besieged the Void Cliff Fortress for four days and even killed Ying Mei. He felt incredibly lucky. He had originally been assigned to the Void Cliff Fortress, but by a twist of fate, he ended up at the Star Chess Fortress. If he had been at the Void Cliff Fortress, he too would have been subjected to a series of battles and died defending the gate.

He spotted the monstrous human prodigy, the leader of whom was a complete stranger. His arrogant and confident demeanor irritated him. Glancing at the third-grade magic weapon, the Flaming Claw, adorning his claws, Lie Xiao sneered inwardly. The high-ranking demon had bestowed upon him this third-grade magic weapon, his mission being to initiate the gate-blocking battle and retreat before Zheng Qian could provide reinforcements—a way to wash away the shame of the Void Transformation Cliff Fortress.

"Today, you will all die. Remember my name, my name is..." Lie Xiao roared arrogantly, his voice echoing like thunder throughout the heavens and earth. However, before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by the young man opposite him.

"Dead men don't need to register their names; this leader can't remember them." The young man's tone was calm and firm, yet it revealed an undeniable domineering aura. His words were like a sharp knife, piercing directly into Lie Xiao's heart, making him feel worse than if he had swallowed a dead fly.

At this moment, the hatred between the two sides seemed to ignite, and the air was thick with the smell of gunpowder. Lie Xiao's eyes widened in anger, and the Flaming Claw in his hand burst forth with dazzling light. He vowed to slaughter all these humans here to vent his hatred.

Zheng Qian's eyes were filled with excitement. He had always felt that his Blood-Drinking Soul-Severing Sword Style was lacking something, unable to reach perfection. In a duel with a strong opponent, the enemy would seize the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow. Therefore, Zheng Qian wanted to test his sword technique on the battlefield in order to achieve perfection and eliminate any flaws.

Yun Youzi was refining a Spirit Aperture Strengthening Pill for him, which required ten days of seclusion. Zheng Qian agreed to stay in the Strategist Tower for those ten days to avoid being targeted by the demon race. Zheng Qian also planned to wait quietly for ten days, but Zhao Mingxiu's arrival disrupted his plans. Because Zhao Mingxiu's background was too special, for the sake of the alliance's development, Zheng Qian decided to accompany Zhao Mingxiu to start another gate-blocking battle.

Last night, Zheng Qian went to see Dongfang the Gambler. After all, Dongfang the Gambler is his protector. He has to report to his protector when he goes out, otherwise how can his protector protect him?

Dongfang Duba is a pseudo-god realm expert, so he is naturally full of confidence in protecting Zheng Qian, who is in the dragon-shaping realm. He readily agreed to secretly protect Zheng Qian and assured him that there would be no accidents. Even if the demon race suddenly launched an attack, he could protect Zheng Qian and ensure his safe retreat.

Zheng Qian's agreement to Zhao Mingxiu's request to initiate the gate-blocking battle was well-considered. During the legion battle, Zhao Huang would be inspecting the military defenses of the Youfeng Rift Valley. Even if he didn't personally protect Zhao Mingxiu, powerful figures would secretly protect him. Furthermore, with Zhao Mingxiu within the Starry Chess Formation, General Duan Na would undoubtedly activate the strongest protective measures to ensure Zhao Mingxiu's safety.

The commander's son cannot be allowed to have any mishaps; this is a consensus among everyone. After careful consideration, Zheng Qian finally agreed to Zhao Mingxiu's request to initiate the gate-blocking operation.

On the battlefield, Lie Xiao roared to the sky. With a third-grade magic weapon in his possession, what did he have to fear?

"Arrogance! I roar..."

Zheng Qian saw that the Yu Ren tribe had already taken out arrows and were preparing to draw their bows, but he had no interest in listening to what Lie Xiao had to say.

Clang. The Dragon Scale Void-Piercing Sword was drawn, and Zheng Qian roared, "Brothers, kill!"

Before Zheng Qian could finish speaking, he shot out like an arrow, the Dragon Scale Void-Piercing Sword gleaming coldly in his hand, as if it could cut through any obstacle in the world. His speed was so fast that everyone present turned their heads, even the hidden experts behind him couldn't help but shrink their pupils, a sense of foreboding rising in their hearts.

"Drink blood and sever soul, kill!" Zheng Qian shouted, the tip of his sword drawing a strange arc in the air, bringing with it a bloody light and shadow, heading straight for Lie Xiao's head.

Lie Xiao felt extremely frustrated. He was interrupted twice, as if a bone was stuck in his neck, preventing him from swallowing or spitting it out.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it!" Lie Xiao was consumed by rage. All he wanted to do was kill the human who had made him so frustrated that he wanted to vomit blood. Nothing else mattered anymore.

But the human was too fast. Before he could even make a move, the human charged forward with his heavy sword. Lie Xiao dared not be careless and immediately swung his Flaming Claws to meet the attack. The two powerful forces collided in mid-air, unleashing a deafening roar, sparks flying, and waves of heat rolling in. For a moment, the entire battlefield seemed to be enveloped in flames and sword energy. The two sides exchanged blows, locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.

At first, Zheng Qian's swordplay was not very smooth, but as the battle continued, his swordsmanship became more and more exquisite. Every move was just right, neither killing Lie Xiao nor giving him any chance to catch his breath.

Zheng Qian would not kill any demons unless absolutely necessary. The spiritual energy within his body was already extremely concentrated; if it weren't for the Spiritual Aperture Solidifying Pill he was waiting for, he could liquefy his spiritual energy into spiritual power at any time and break through to the Liquid Aperture Realm.

For every Dragon Shaping Realm expert Zheng Qian kills, he receives five drops of Mystic Liquid. He is currently a jar overflowing with spiritual energy; he cannot add even a single drop more, or he will explode and force a breakthrough to the Liquid Aperture Realm.

Although Lie Xiao possessed a third-grade magic weapon, he was unable to exert any advantage in the face of Zheng Qian's flowing swordsmanship. He was completely overwhelmed and his attacks and defenses gradually became chaotic.

"Impossible! How could I, Lie Xiao, be defeated by a nobody like you!" Lie Xiao roared, trying to boost morale with his shouts, but the fear and despair in his heart surged like a tide, drowning out all his pride and confidence.

Zheng Qian smirked. If he were to reveal his name, Lie Xiao and the thousand demons would probably turn and run away, with not a single one daring to fight him.

The Iron Blood Alliance members were all equipped with third-grade magical artifacts, which gleamed with a cold light on the battlefield. Each swing of these artifacts was accompanied by powerful fluctuations of spiritual energy, posing a significant threat to the demon race. Soon after the battle began, the Iron Blood Alliance, leveraging its superior equipment, gained an overwhelming advantage.

The Snake Queen of the Shadow Serpent Clan is agile and darting across the battlefield. Her serpent tail is swift and deadly, like a snake emerging from its hole. However, even her sharp fangs are ineffective against the Iron-Blooded Alliance geniuses wielding third-grade magic weapons.

The genius of the Yuren race, You Honglie, wielded a spirit pearl capable of manipulating illusions, attempting to confuse the enemy with illusions. However, under the sharp light of the third-grade magic weapon, the illusions were easily pierced like a thin mist, failing to effectively slow down the Iron Blood Alliance's offensive.

The three races' prodigies quickly realized something was amiss; the weapons and equipment used by the humans far exceeded their previous understanding. These third-grade magical artifacts were not only of excellent quality but also contained powerful spiritual energy amplification effects, making the members of the Iron Blood Alliance almost as powerful as having wings in battle, greatly increasing their strength.

A flicker of fear flashed in Lie Xiao's eyes. He finally realized that he was facing not just a powerful enemy, but an opponent whose overall strength far surpassed that of his previous opponents. He roared and tried to charge again, but this time, he was met with an even more ferocious sword strike from Zheng Qian.

With a loud "bang," Lie Xiao was thrown back several steps, his chest heaving with blood and qi. He looked down and saw a deep sword mark on his third-grade magic weapon, which was almost broken off.

"This...how is this possible!" Lie Xiao exclaimed in disbelief. He knew the power of his magic weapon; even against a strong opponent of the same level, it would give him an absolute advantage. Yet now, this magic weapon seemed so fragile under Zheng Qian's sword.

Meanwhile, Snake Princess and Youhonglie also encountered similar difficulties. Although Snake Princess's snake tail was agile and deadly, it was difficult to find a breakthrough against the Iron Blood Alliance's attacks and defenses.

You Honglie's illusionary magic had also lost its former power. Under the sharp spiritual energy of the human race's third-grade magic artifact, his illusions became fragmented and could not effectively interfere with the enemy.

"Haha, that was so satisfying." Zhao Mingxiu killed a Shadow Serpent who had ambushed him with a single sword strike. This kind of crushing battle, bathing in the blood of his enemies, was truly exhilarating.

"Brothers, let's hold back! Kill them all!" Zhao Mingxiu roared deafeningly, shattering the battlefield's clamor. The fifth-grade magic weapon greatsword in his hand gleamed coldly as it relentlessly reaped the lives of the three races' prodigies. His eyes burned like torches, blazing with an indomitable flame—a thirst for victory and a pursuit of glory.

With a roar from Zhao Mingxiu, he swung his greatsword violently, unleashing a dazzling sword array. His light-attribute soul technique erupted, like a divine punishment, tearing the surrounding air to shreds. Ten powerful members of the Flaming Leopard Clan were utterly annihilated by this sword array, without even a shred of resistance. This scene shocked everyone present; Zhao Mingxiu's power had far exceeded their expectations.

At the same time, two hundred geniuses from the Iron-Blooded Alliance launched a full-scale offensive. Each wielded a third-grade magic weapon, which, under their control, emitted dazzling beams of light that streaked across the sky like a meteor shower, crashing down upon the ranks of the three races' prodigies. Those once invincible prodigies were instantly slaughtered in this fierce attack, leaving countless dead and wounded, their cries of agony echoing across the battlefield.

The three races of demons were now terrified. They had never witnessed such terrifying combat power, nor had they ever felt such despairing oppression. Their eyes were filled with fear and unease, and their previous arrogance had vanished completely.

"Retreat! Retreat!" Lie Xiao roared, terrified. He had more than a dozen sword wounds on his body, battle scars left from his fight with Zheng Qian, and he was already at his last gasp.

Seeing that Lie Xiao was trying to run away, Zheng Qian turned and handed Lie Xiao to Zhao Mingxiu. He raised his sword to block Lie Xiao's claws, and then struck Lie Xiao's spine with the back of the sword, paralyzing him and rendering him unable to fight.

“Brother Mingxiu, this little leopard is the leader. You are in charge of killing it.”

"Alright, Zheng Qian, let me kill him." Zhao Mingxiu roared and killed Lie Xiao with a single sword strike.

"Zheng Qian, it's Zheng Qian, run!"

"Damn it, Zheng Qian is here, run!"

Upon hearing Zheng Qian's name, the three demon races were terrified and fled back in panic.