novelraw Chapter 1407 - 1405: All 3,000 Red Cloud Troops Will Become Cannon Fodder!
Chapter 1407 - 1405: All 3,000 Red Cloud Troops Will Become Cannon Fodder!
The air waves surged, and gusts swept over the land.
The three thousand Red Cloud Army soldiers immediately staggered, fell into chaos, and had long since lost their formation and discipline!
At this moment, everyone was fleeing for their own lives, running in all directions, not at all concerned with capturing Zhu Qilue.
Moreover.
If Zhu Qilue could summon Heavenly Fire, how could they possibly be his opponents!
"Don't panic, everyone! Don't run! Maintain formation! Maintain formation!"
The leader of the Red Cloud Army shouted loudly, trying to prevent a total rout.
But no one heeded his orders, as everyone scattered in all directions like startled birds and beasts.
"Damn it! Everyone, stop where you are! No one is allowed to run!"
Fury surged within him, roaring like thunder, and he was seething with anger. Leading three thousand Red Cloud Army soldiers, he couldn't even capture just one Zhu Qilue, which was utterly embarrassing!
How would he continue to survive within the Fire Clan?
If Zhu Qilue truly got away, wouldn't that become a laughing stock throughout the world, a stain on his life!
Damn it!
However.
The three thousand Red Cloud Army didn't listen to his commands at all. Under the threat of Heavenly Fire, everyone was scared out of their minds, only thinking about escaping for their lives and not at all about capturing Zhu Qilue.
The leader of the Red Cloud Army's face turned red with bulging veins, his eyes glaring menacingly.
He panted heavily, glaring at Zhu Qilue with fury in his eyes, from which flames of rage seemed to erupt.
"You damned worthless wretch! You've scattered my army into disarray, leaving me in disgrace. If I don't kill you today, I can't face myself and can't establish a foothold in the Fire Clan! So, don't blame me for being ruthless. You must die today!"
The leader of the Red Cloud Army let out a long howl, intending to charge at Zhu Qilue.
But.
As soon as he lifted his leg, he found it trembling uncontrollably, unable to muster any strength.
He froze, his face turning beet red.
"Hahaha!"
"Hahaha!"
"Hahaha!"
Zhu Qilue laughed three times, openly mocking and ridiculing him.
"In truth, you have long been afraid but just didn't dare to admit it or face it. You can't even move your legs, yet you want to kill me? Dream on, it's pure fantasy! You're better off waiting for the Heavenly Fire to crash down on you and blast you into smithereens, turning you into a mist of blood! But before that, you have to watch as the three thousand Red Cloud Army you brought become cannon fodder one by one!"
The flames around him grew fiercer, and the Heavenly Fire crept closer to the ground, causing the ground's temperature to skyrocket dozens of times over!
It seemed like it could almost melt a person!
At this moment!
Within the Fire Clan, at Changwen Hall.
"Report!"
A spy hurriedly rushed in and knelt in front of the throne with a thud.
At this time, sitting on the throne was not Clan Leader Zhu Sui, but High Priest Gong Wenyao!
In usual times.
Gong Wenyao's seat was beside the throne. Although he held significant power, his status was nominally inferior to that of the Clan Leader, thus he could only sit below.
Now that Zhu Sui had been captured by him, he was able to sit comfortably on the throne as the true leader of the Fire Clan.
"Why are you in such a fluster? Speak up if you have something to say."
"Re…reporting to the High Priest…there's…there's Heavenly Fire!"
Gong Wenyao had been sitting with his eyes closed. Upon hearing the words "Heavenly Fire," he slowly opened a slit of his eyes and raised an eyebrow.
"What?"
"Heavenly Fire…Heavenly Fire is falling down! It's attacking the three thousand Red Cloud Army sent out."
"Oh? Is it Zhu Qilue?"
"Yes…the High Priest is truly prescient! It's indeed Zhu Qilue!"
"He can use Heavenly Fire as well, interesting!"
Just as he finished speaking.
Whoosh!
A dark shadow shot through the entire Changwen Hall, stretching from the throne to the entrance, leaving a long dark trail.
The spy was startled, and it took a while for him to realize that Gong Wenyao had gone outside in the blink of an eye. He quickly ran to follow.
Gong Wenyao stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance, his expression calm as water.
The sky was already lit by flames!
The entire sky was densely populated with blazing flames, falling like rain of fire, accompanied by thunderous roars.
Even in Changwen Hall, the sounds could be heard clearly.
"Well, it seems Zhu Qilue isn't the worthless person you all claim."
Gong Wenyao said leisurely, without a hint of panic, as if he had anticipated all this long ago, considering it unremarkable.
"This guy, sneaky as he is, secretly mastered the Fire Clan's highest secret technique, the Heavenly Fire Descent. It must have been taught to him by that old fool Zhu Sui. Yet, even with a teacher, the aptitude of the learner is crucial. If one's talent is mediocre, mastering it in one's lifetime is impossible. Judging by this, Zhu Qilue's talent must be quite above average compared to ordinary people."
"Perhaps the term 'worthless' no longer suits him, and it's more fitting for you all instead."
He waved his hand dismissively, leaving with a cold sneer, indifferent to the harm and destruction the Heavenly Fire might cause, walking slowly back toward the throne.
The spy, having heard everything but daring not to utter another word, could only follow Gong Wenyao respectfully.
"High Priest…then…what should we do next? The three thousand Red Cloud Army is of no loss, if they die, they've sacrificed for the Fire Clan. But…but if Zhu Qilue uses Heavenly Fire Descent to attack Chi Yan City…I'm afraid…I fear…"
"Afraid of what?"
Gong Wenyao suddenly stopped, his tone icy as the ninth month of a cold day.
The spy gasped, seeing Gong Wenyao's eyes sharp as an eagle's, and his heart skipped a beat.
"Afraid for my life? Or afraid Chi Yan City will be destroyed?"
"Naturally afraid for your life, High Priest…"
"Ridiculous!"
The spy was about to flatter him when Gong Wenyao's voice suddenly rose, scaring him half to death, causing him to prostrate on the ground, not daring to lift his head.
"Harm my life? Zhu Qilue would have to have the ability! Even Lin Fan doesn't have the ability, now imprisoned beneath the dungeon, his fate unknown. Zhu Qilue? Hmph!"
Gong Wenyao's tone was deeply disdainful, not considering Zhu Qilue worth mentioning at all.
"Even his father, Zhu Sui, was no match for me. What makes you think he could harm me?"
"I…I was wrong…High Priest…I was wrong…"
"Indeed, I was quite surprised that he learned Heavenly Fire Descent, but his version of Heavenly Fire Descent isn't the genuine one."
"What?"
Hearing this, the spy was taken aback, raising his head in confusion to look at Gong Wenyao.
It's not the genuine Heavenly Fire Descent?
Could there be a counterfeit version of this?
He had clearly seen the Heavenly Fire Descent falling, how could it possibly be fake, there was nothing wrong with his eyes.
Gong Wenyao smiled calmly, not caring about the spy's shock, as ignorance prevailed among the majority.
He continued to walk slowly toward the throne, filled with merciless mockery in his eyes.
"He's now gravely injured, and his technique has completely transformed. Even if he can summon Heavenly Fire Descent now, it seems mighty and destructive, but Heavenly Fire Descent isn't complete upon summoning; it also requires the wielder's spiritual power for control. If his spiritual power is exhausted, then the Heavenly Fire Descent will only grow weaker and weaker, even if it reaches the ground, it will have no effect, merely a spectacle like fireworks."
"Even without injury, he couldn't fully control Heavenly Fire Descent. Not to mention now that he's gravely injured?"
"So, there's no need to worry in the least, Zhu Qilue can't hurt anyone."
As Gong Wenyao spoke, he had already reached the throne, turned and sat down steadily, overlooking the world!