Chapter 213

Chapter 213: Infinite Forbidden Phoenix Technique

Few could match Ye Kuanglan’s strength. With him by Zhang Yang’s side, it felt as if they had grown wings like a tiger—an unstoppable force that could sweep away any enemy. Even if warriors from the Opening the Sky Realm appeared, they would be no match.

If Ye Kuanglan perished in battle, it would be a devastating blow to Zhang Yang’s side.

More importantly, Ye Kuanglan was his brother!

With Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers at its peak, Zhang Yang and Yuluan moved like a streak of divine light across the vast landscape, their speed so overwhelming that few could discern their figures.

They crossed dozens of miles in an instant.

Yuluan’s primary role was to guide him, allowing the directionally challenged Zhang Yang to unleash his full speed without hesitation.

In just a few breaths, they arrived at Falling Phoenix Valley.

Their hearts sank.

Falling Phoenix Valley lay in ruins.

The entire land was shattered, a testament to the ferocity of the battle that had taken place, intensifying their concern for Ye Kuanglan’s safety.

Like shooting stars, they descended into the devastated battlefield.

Upon landing, flickering flames rose from the ground, intertwining to form the ethereal figure of the Fire Maiden.

She appeared delicate, like a candle flickering in the wind.

“Fire Maiden…” Yuluan whispered.

The Fire Maiden spoke with sorrow. “I cannot hold on any longer. I will not live to witness the return of the Daybreak Phoenix Luan Tribe. I hope you can reclaim the Phoenix Soul for my people.”

She pointed toward the northwest.

Then, she dissipated.

From that moment on, the world would no longer know the Fire Maiden, the flame goddess born from the annihilation of the Daybreak Phoenix Luan Tribe. Her complete disappearance signified that the path to her tribe’s rebirth had become even more treacherous.

“I will!”

Zhang Yang solemnly vowed.

With those words, he and Yuluan ascended into the sky once more, soaring toward the northwest.

After only a few breaths, they finally reached the battlefield.

It was a mountain split in half.

The once-majestic peak had been reduced to a mere narrow strip, barely ten meters wide and towering three to four thousand meters high, resembling a broken sword.

The shattered mountain was riddled with cracks, on the verge of collapse.

Blood stained the mountainside.

Corpses littered the ground.

When Zhang Yang and Yuluan arrived, they saw a lone figure standing tall despite being covered in blood.

In his hand, the Chaotic Wave Divine Sword dripped with crimson.

He stood proud and defiant atop the mountain’s peak.

It was Ye Kuanglan.

Upon seeing Zhang Yang, a smile broke across his handsome face, his snow-white teeth stark against his blood-soaked cheeks.

He swayed unsteadily but remained unwavering, gripping the Chaotic Wave Divine Sword, exuding an air of solitary pride as he braced himself for battle.

Before him stood two formidable figures.

Seventh Prince!

And beside him— a stunning woman engulfed in flames.

Phoenix Woman Mu Lin’er!

In addition, three hundred warriors clad in golden armor stood at attention, their golden swords gleaming ominously.

“The Sun Warriors!” Yuluan gasped. “The Flower Phantom once uncovered that this elite force was secretly cultivated by the Great Xia Empire within the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins. They were never revealed to the outside world—but they are incredibly powerful.”

Zhang Yang released Yuluan’s hand.

He whispered, “Wait for me.”

As those words hung in the air, he vanished.

With an unstoppable determination!

At that moment, Zhang Yang was filled with killing intent. He was not only determined to rescue Ye Kuanglan but also intent on eliminating the Seventh Prince, slaying the Phoenix Woman, and seizing the Phoenix Soul.

The Seventh Prince, already aware of Zhang Yang’s arrival, snorted. “You arrived quickly.”

He was somewhat surprised.

Based on his calculations, even if Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao failed to kill Zhang Yang, they should have been able to delay him for a long time.

After all, following their Super Ghost King transformation, the two had gained terrifying combat prowess—something that had already heightened his vigilance, especially when they worked together.

Another unexpected variable was Ye Kuanglan.

He had not anticipated Ye Kuanglan to be this formidable; despite their relentless efforts, he had yet to kill him.

“Be careful, they have an ambush,” Ye Kuanglan warned.

In truth, the so-called ambush had been prepared by the Seventh Prince and the Phoenix Woman to eliminate Ye Kuanglan. But with Zhang Yang’s arrival, they had swiftly redirected their plan to target him instead.

Boom!

A golden phoenix claw materialized in the sky, distorting the air with its overwhelming force.

Whoosh!

The golden claw descended upon Zhang Yang.

It was a devastating strike unleashed by the three hundred Sun Warriors—a single blow capable of annihilating everything in its path.

Zhang Yang did not hesitate. He charged forward.

Ultimate Baxiang Power!

He disdainfully refrained from using Diamond Dragon Holy Power—it would have been a waste!

In truth, it would have been excessive. Diamond Dragon Holy Power consumed vast amounts of Nine Extremes True Essence, and given the supremacy of soul power martial arts techniques, no matter how he wielded them, Nine Extremes True Essence would always be sufficient to sustain his needs.

Roar!

Like a reawakened Baxiang, he tore through the void, shattering mountains and rivers, breaking through the emptiness.

For a fleeting moment, the battlefield resembled the clash of a dragon against the true claws of a phoenix.

Crack!

Under the force of his impact, the true claws of the phoenix shattered instantly, disintegrating into a rain of golden light that scattered across the sky.

Zhang Yang surged forward, his figure resembling a celestial deity descending from the heavens.

The three hundred Sun Warriors gasped in unison, retreating as they shouted and exerted their combined strength.

Forbidden laws!

The fragments of golden light rapidly intertwined, forming a massive cage that sealed Zhang Yang within.

Zhang Yang let out a low grunt and unleashed a powerful strike.

Crack!

The cage shattered.

Yet, before he could advance, the fragmented pieces suddenly reformed, trapping him once more.

The Seventh Prince sneered. “This is the Infinite Forbidden Phoenix Technique, a forbidden law derived from genuine immortal path techniques. It can regenerate infinitely. You can break it, but you can never escape.”

He smirked and turned to his sister.

“Sister, let’s continue. Let’s kill Ye Kuanglan!”

“Eliminating him right in front of Zhang Yang will make this even more entertaining.”

He struck again.

Beside him, Phoenix Woman Mu Lin’er attacked as well, her cold gaze locking onto her wounded prey.

Already severely injured, Ye Kuanglan slowly raised his Chaotic Wave Divine Sword, pointing it at the approaching threats.

Fight!

A stubborn swordmaster never bowed. Even in death, he would stand tall.

Just then—

“Am I really that insignificant?”

A clear voice rang out.

Yuluan, her Golden Dragon Shield in her left hand and Radiant Divine Sword in her right, charged forward.

She was angry.

How could they ignore her?

She was no longer the same as before.

She was stronger than during the battle at Falling Phoenix Valley. Who would dare underestimate her now?

“There’s a woman too?” The Seventh Prince turned to look.

“Then I’ll kill you first—to make Zhang Yang suffer!”

With a single step, he soared into the sky.

At that moment, he revealed the full power of a Touching Heaven Realm Level Three cultivator—his combat strength terrifying.

Yuluan was fully aware of the Seventh Prince’s prowess.

Even though her realm had risen, her Chi Dragon Royal Bloodline granted her extraordinary strength, and she exercised extreme caution in unleashing her Killer Move.

Having followed Xue Feishuang into numerous battles, her experience far exceeded that of most warriors.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

The delicate, gleaming dragon horns atop her head radiated with divine power, releasing two dragon-shaped beams of energy.

Soon!

The Seventh Prince realized that sheer speed alone would not allow him to evade her attacks. The imposing dragon aura and the terrifying power forced him into a defensive stance.

Crack! Crack!

He swung his blood-red God-Slaying Sword, slicing through the beams of energy.

However—

He was jolted, forced to take half a step back.

The Seventh Prince’s eyes flashed with fury.

“You shall die!”

He roared in rage.

He was enraged at being forced back—even by half a step—despite his opponent’s strongest Killer Move.

It frustrated him that a mere former assistant, once competing for the title of Martial Lord in the Great Xia Empire, had grown to such a level under Zhang Yang’s guidance. It was a slap in the face, highlighting the incompetence of the Great Xia Empire.

What infuriated him even more was that he no longer had the chance to attack Yuluan.

Because the Infinite Forbidden Phoenix Technique had been shattered.

And the one who broke it was none other than the terrifying force of… Holy Might!

The overwhelming pressure of the forbidden law loomed large.

Even as the Infinite Forbidden Phoenix Technique attempted to reform, the scattered golden light failed to coalesce under the weight of Holy Might. The space around it trembled violently, sending shockwaves outward, blasting into the sky, and utterly destroying the formation.

Zhang Yang looked up at the Seventh Prince.

“You belong to me.”