Immortal God of War

Chapter 621 - 602: Only Responsible for Commanding_1

Unbeknownst to them, a month had passed.

That day, Dong Zhengyang and his five companions ascended a mound about thirty zhang in diameter.

It could actually be considered a small island.

"Damn it, when is this going to end?" Murong Xiong glanced at the pack of crocodiles trailing behind them and couldn’t help but curse loudly.

Dong Zhengyang and his comrades also looked dejected, their expressions grim.

While they did have medicinal pills to replenish their Battle Intent and physical strength, being forced to travel continuously for a month was undeniably torturous for their minds and spirits.

As such, their moods were extremely sour. Internally, their pent-up anger was on the verge of exploding at any moment!

ROAR!

At that moment, the six leading Alligator Kings roared in unison, their eyes filled with murderous intent.

Murong Xiong’s veins bulged as he roared, "Damn it, they’re pressuring us to move again! I’ve completely had it! Who’s with me to fight them?"

However, no one responded.

Shen Long and Jian Wei were too busy building a bridge.

It would be suicide to fight them—six Alligator Kings at the War Ancestor realm and over five hundred ferocious crocodiles at the War Emperor realm, all within a marshland.

"All of you are supposed Kings of the Inner Hall, yet you’re all as timid as mice now. How pathetic!" Murong Xiong scoffed.

"Shut up!" Dongfang Wuheng barked angrily, his face ashen. "Do you realize the situation we’re in? With their current numbers, they could easily kill us! Therefore, not only can we not make a move now, but we must also pray to the heavens that they don’t attack us first."

Murong Xiong raised an eyebrow but refrained from further commentary.

To be honest, even if ordered to fight, he wouldn’t dare. His outburst was merely due to the frustration that had built up over the past month; he just wanted to vent.

At that moment, Shen Long announced, "The bridge is ready. Let’s go!"

They set off once again.

Dong Zhengyang, walking at the rear, asked, "How many Battle Intent Pills do you all have left?"

"I’m out," Shen Mei said.

"Same here," Shen Long added.

"I still have a dozen or so left," Jian Wei responded.

"We don’t have many left either," Dongfang Wuheng admitted.

Dong Zhengyang glanced at Dongfang Wuheng and frowned. "As the Inner Hall’s number one Alchemist, why didn’t you prepare more before we set off?"

"How could I have known Netherworld would be this cruel?" Dongfang Wuheng said self-deprecatingly. "Besides, I no longer hold the title of number one Alchemist."

Before Qin Feiyang’s appearance, he had believed that no one in Spirit State could match his talent for Alchemy. But Qin Feiyang had completely outshone him. This was one of the main reasons he wanted to eliminate Qin Feiyang.

However, in reality, he still had quite a few Battle Intent Pills left, but he had concealed them to force Qin Feiyang to emerge from his seclusion.

Of course, Dong Zhengyang was unaware of this.

Once they reached the next resting spot, Dong Zhengyang intended to have Shen Mei call Qin Feiyang out.

Given their desperate situation, Shen Mei naturally wouldn’t object. She retrieved the bundled clothes from her Qiankun Bag and said, "Qin Feiyang, you need to come out."

RIP!

Before she could finish her sentence, the clothes tore apart, and Qin Feiyang appeared before the six of them.

"Why are they here?" The moment he appeared, he sensed the presence of the ferocious crocodiles. Upon seeing the vast horde, his expression changed dramatically.

"You know them?" Dong Zhengyang and the other five looked at him in surprise. They had been dealing with these ferocious crocodiles for over a month but still hadn’t figured out what species they were.

"These are Dragon Crocodiles—naturally ruthless and extremely cunning," Qin Feiyang explained. "Plus, they possess immense strength, and their defensive capabilities are astonishingly high. Few within the same realm can stand against them. How did you encounter them? And why haven’t they attacked you?" he asked, looking at the six of them suspiciously.

He was unaware of what had transpired during this time because the Qiankun Bag was soundproof.

"This is what happened..." Shen Mei began to explain.

ROAR!

But just then, the six Alligator Kings began to roar menacingly once more.

"You bastards! I’ll slaughter you all sooner or later!" Murong Xiong snarled, then went to help Shen Long and Jian Wei build the bridge.

Shen Mei, her eyes also filled with anger as she glanced at the crocodile pack, said to Qin Feiyang, "We’ll talk as we walk."

Qin Feiyang nodded and, full of questions, stepped onto the bridge.

While on the move, Shen Mei explained in detail to Qin Feiyang what had happened over the past month.

"I see," Qin Feiyang said, finally understanding, but then his brow furrowed.

"What’s wrong?" Shen Mei asked, noticing his change in expression.

"From what I know, Dragon Crocodiles are very selfish and will rush to overwhelm any prey they encounter," Qin Feiyang said. "These six Alligator Kings herding you collectively is completely contrary to their nature. Moreover, with their current numbers, they could easily annihilate us, yet they keep delaying. Something doesn’t seem right," he concluded thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Dong Zhengyang and the other five exchanged glances, a sense of unease creeping into their hearts.

Suddenly, Qin Feiyang asked, "You haven’t encountered any other fierce beasts here, have you?"

"No," Shen Mei shook her head.

Qin Feiyang said solemnly, "Then it seems my theory is most likely correct."

"What theory?" the six asked, puzzled.

"Although Dragon Crocodiles are selfish, they are fiercely loyal to their king. If I’m not mistaken, there’s a high likelihood of an even more powerful Dragon Crocodile lurking deeper in the swamp!"

"What?" The six were aghast.

Dong Zhengyang asked, "Are you suggesting their goal isn’t to wear us down, but to offer us to their king?"

"The six Alligator Kings didn’t fight amongst themselves for prey; instead, they united. Only this explanation makes sense," Qin Feiyang stated.

"Damn it!" Their faces turned grim.

Shen Mei asked, "What should we do now?"

"Kill!" Qin Feiyang declared. "We have to kill them all first. Only then, when we enter the Crocodile Emperor’s territory, will we have a hope of survival. Otherwise, if we don’t kill them now, once they join forces with the Crocodile Emperor, we won’t stand a chance. And none of us knows if there are more Alligator Kings ahead. It would be ideal if there weren’t, but if there are, it will be even more troublesome."

He knew this matter was no joke. They absolutely had to eliminate all potential threats before encountering the Crocodile Emperor.

However, his proposal did not immediately convince Dong Zhengyang and the others.

"I understand your concerns," Qin Feiyang said. "Fighting them in the swamp not only negates our advantages but could also get us killed. But I’m telling you, this is our only way."

"I’ve been tolerating them for a long time," Murong Xiong declared, his eyes blazing. "I’m with you! Kill them all! Leave none behind!" He was the first to agree.

Dong Zhengyang glanced at Murong Xiong, then looked at Qin Feiyang and asked, "Are you confident?"

"No," Qin Feiyang shook his head. In such an environment, no one could claim to be fully confident.

Dong Zhengyang’s heart sank. This was truly a difficult choice.

Suddenly, Dongfang Wuheng spoke up. "I’m not against fighting them, but your talk of a Crocodile Emperor is pure speculation. What if there isn’t one? Wouldn’t our actions now seem foolish?"

"Indeed," Qin Feiyang conceded. "But you have to understand, even without a Crocodile Emperor, they won’t let us leave this swamp alive. A confrontation is inevitable; it’s just a matter of when. Of course, dealing with them isn’t as difficult as you imagine. As long as you follow my arrangements, I can minimize the danger."

"Really?" The group’s spirits lifted.

Qin Feiyang said lightly, "If you choose to throw your lives away, then there’s nothing I can do."

The six of them chuckled awkwardly. It was unlikely that anyone in the world would eagerly seek death.

Dong Zhengyang smiled. "You make the arrangements."

Qin Feiyang’s expression turned serious. "Shen Long, Shen Mei, you two are responsible for protecting this log and the island, and also for finding an escape route. As soon as I give the word, build a bridge immediately. Everyone’s survival depends on you. Don’t panic."

The two nodded.

Qin Feiyang then looked at Dong Zhengyang, Jian Wei, Dongfang Wuheng, and Murong Xiong. "Your only job is to kill. Don’t worry about anything else."

"Alright," the four responded.

"We’ll take action when we reach the next resting point," Qin Feiyang announced.

"Wait," Dongfang Wuheng frowned. "You’ve assigned tasks to all of us, but what will you do?"

Qin Feiyang chuckled. "What can I do with my meager cultivation? Of course, I’ll just be in charge of directing."

"Huh?" The six were taken aback, their faces twitching uncontrollably. He clearly possesses the strength of a War Ancestor, yet feigns weakness... How hypocritical!

「A few moments later.」

The seven of them jumped onto a small island. This island, with a diameter of more than fifty zhang, was the largest they had encountered on their journey.

Qin Feiyang scanned the island, then turned to face the approaching pack of crocodiles. His eyes suddenly turned incredibly sharp as he commanded, "Begin!"

As soon as his voice fell, Shen Long planted the ancient log upright and channeled his Battle Intent to protect both the log and the island. Then, he and Shen Mei began searching for the next island.

SWOOSH!

At the same time, Dong Zhengyang and the other three stepped forward to the edge of the island, staring coldly at the crocodile pack, their bodies exuding a murderous aura!

And the six Alligator Kings, seeing the seven people standing still on the island, immediately began to roar furiously.

Qin Feiyang said quietly, "Unleash your battle techniques and give it your all to kill them quickly! If you’re too slow and they manage to hide beneath the swamp, even the most powerful attacks won’t be able to reach them!"

The four nodded, their auras erupting. As their hands waved, Battle Intent surged out.

"Heavenly Devil Seal!"

"Gale Slash!"

"Savage Bull Strike!"

"Sun Piercing Arrow!"

In the blink of an eye, four battle techniques manifested. A terrifying pressure swept across the sky above the swamp, churning the mud and raising massive waves!

Seeing this, the six Alligator Kings also revealed their ferocity, as did the more than five hundred Dragon Crocodiles behind them!

ROAR!

Suddenly, one of the Alligator Kings roared and quickly dived into the swamp, disappearing without a trace. The other five Alligator Kings and the Dragon Crocodiles also began to dive down.

"As expected, they’re trying to hide underneath," Qin Feiyang muttered, then decisively waved his hand and shouted, "Kill!"

Dong Zhengyang and the other three exchanged glances. They pushed their hands forward, and the four battle techniques, like four dazzling meteors, tore through the sky and bombarded the swamp with lightning speed!