Supreme Dragon Lord

Chapter 459: Attacked on the Way!

On the way, all was normal as the ship sped forward, with Long Chen and the others resting inside. Just as the Jinglei Sect disciples thought they would soon reach the Domain Alliance without issue, danger was silently drawing near.

As the ship advanced, it suddenly collided with an Energy Barrier and came to a halt. The massive vessel shook violently, causing the Jinglei Sect disciples to panic.

"What’s happening?"

"Did we hit something?"

"Stay on alert! Don’t lower your guard!"

The Jinglei Sect disciples exchanged confused glances. They hurriedly rushed outside and walked toward the bow to investigate. Long Chen immediately activated his Divine Demon Eye. Looking ahead, he instantly sensed the Energy Barrier blocking their path.

Seeing this, Long Chen’s brows furrowed slightly. "Strange," he murmured. "Why would an Energy Barrier suddenly appear here and block our path?"

Upon hearing this, Long Xin and Tang Le exchanged a glance before all three turned to look at Lei Yujing. A grave expression crossed her face.

She warned them, "Be careful! We’re under attack!"

No sooner had she spoken than shouts erupted from outside the ship.

"Damn it! There’s a Formation above us!"

"Everyone, be careful! It’s attacking!"

"Who is so bold as to ambush the Jinglei Sect?!"

"Quick, activate the defensive mode!"

A large Rune Inscription hovered in the sky above the ship. From within the Formation, countless arrows materialized and shot toward the vessel.

Fortunately, the ship’s defensive mode activated in time. An Energy Barrier rapidly coalesced, enveloping the vessel. The countless arrows rained down on the barrier but failed to pierce it. Instead, a portion of their power was reflected, shattering and dissipating the barrage.

Seeing this, the tense Jinglei Sect disciples felt their anxiety ease slightly.

Lei Yujing, Long Chen, and his party also emerged from the ship. They looked up at the Formation hovering in the sky, their brows knitting together.

The Formation was enveloped in a blood-red, baleful aura. The overwhelming aura radiated a dense, bloodthirsty intent. The sheer amount of blood qi contained within the Formation was enough to send chills down one’s spine and strike fear into the hearts of onlookers.

"It’s a Slaughtering Array," Long Chen said. "It seems someone wants to stop us here for good."

Puzzled, Long Chen and the others turned their gazes toward Lei Yujing, wondering who would be bold enough to ambush the Jinglei Sect.

Lei Yujing spoke calmly, her voice carrying outward. "Come out. Since you dared to lay an ambush and attack us with a Formation, stop hiding."

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

As Lei Yujing’s voice fell, several figures suddenly appeared around the Formation. They were all dressed in red robes, their bodies radiating a malevolent energy. An intense killing intent permeated the air around them, causing the ambient temperature to drop. Their auras were incredibly powerful.

Among the more than twenty red-robed men, over ten were experts at the War King Realm or above. Even more shockingly, there were six Warlords!

The one with the most powerful presence stood in the center. He was a man with long red hair, wielding a large saber and looking particularly imposing.

"The Heavenly Demon Sect?!" Lei Yujing recognized them immediately.

The Jinglei Sect disciples’ expressions also turned solemn. No wonder someone had dared to set up an ambush mid-journey. If it was the Heavenly Demon Sect, then it all made sense.

The disciples began to mutter amongst themselves. "The Heavenly Demon Sect is truly despicable, resorting to such treachery!"

"This is nothing new. We all know what the Heavenly Demon Sect is like."

"Our two sects have always been at odds. Our strengths are nearly equal, and in the upcoming Domain Alliance competition, we are the two most likely candidates to be promoted to a First-class Force."

"So, it’s not just our Jinglei Sect aspiring to advance. The Heavenly Demon Sect is eyeing the promotion just as covetously."

As the disciples were discussing the situation, a dense killing intent suddenly emanated from Long Chen. In an instant, the surrounding air grew colder.

Long Xin was the first to notice the change in his expression. She looked up at him and asked, "Brother, what’s wrong?"

Long Chen’s voice was cold. "Not a single person from the Heavenly Demon Sect will leave this place alive."

Lei Yujing, standing nearby, was startled by his words. What is going on? Why does he have such intense killing intent toward the Heavenly Demon Sect? Could he have some history with them?

Before Lei Yujing could figure it out, the red-haired elder looked down at the Jinglei Sect members and let out a crazed laugh. "Jinglei Sect! I bet you never thought we’d meet like this today."

Lei Yujing stared coldly at the red-haired elder, directly exposing their motives. "Has the Heavenly Demon Sect become this cowardly? Are you so worried you can’t defeat us in a fair competition that you have to resort to these underhanded methods? I suppose this is exactly your style."

Hearing Lei Yujing’s words, the red-haired elder’s smile froze. It was just as she had said. His purpose in leading the Heavenly Demon Sect’s experts to ambush the Jinglei Sect’s Heaven’s Chosen was to eliminate the competition. This would ensure the Heavenly Demon Sect could secure a promotion to a First-class Force during the Domain Alliance competition without any threats.

With his intentions laid bare, the red-haired elder was deeply displeased. His eyes narrowed as he stared intently at Lei Yujing and the others, his voice turning icy. "This time next year will be the anniversary of your deaths! Attack! Leave none of them alive!"

At the elder’s command, the Heavenly Demon Sect disciples nodded and moved, each taking their designated position. They began forming seals with their hands as a powerful wave of Battle qi swept out from their bodies.

As they did, the Slaughtering Array began to operate once more. A long spear, imbued with terrifying power, slowly emerged from within. Its sharp point gleamed with a dazzling, cold light.

Then, the spear, carrying an astonishing spear intent, shot straight toward Lei Yujing and Long Chen’s group. Space itself tore apart in its wake. The power of every Heavenly Demon Sect member present converged onto the spear’s tip, creating a terrifying momentum that seemed capable of splitting the heavens and the earth!

Seeing this, the Jinglei Sect disciples’ hearts jolted in shock.

Lei Yujing immediately shouted, "Defend!"

"Yes!"

Hearing Lei Yujing’s command, the Jinglei Sect disciples snapped out of their shock. They all activated the Battle qi within their bodies, channeling it into the Defensive Barrier previously formed by the ship. As they poured in a vast amount of Battle qi, the barrier’s strength increased sharply.

BANG!

A deafening explosion erupted as the long spear collided with the Defensive Barrier. A terrifying ripple of energy burst from the point of impact, spreading in all directions. Instantly, the space for a hundred miles around was torn asunder by the violent shockwave.

Under the spear’s violent impact, cracks began to spiderweb across the center of the Defensive Barrier.

"Hold on!" Seeing the dire situation, Lei Yujing desperately circulated her own Battle qi, struggling to maintain the failing barrier.