The sky over Gu Yue Village darkened as thousands of cranes shrieked in unison, their razor-sharp feathers slicing through the air like blades. Chaos erupted as Gu Masters desperately defended themselves, their primeval essence draining rapidly with each counterattack.
Fang Yuan stood still, his cold gaze sweeping the battlefield, already calculating the best course of action. His knowledge of the future had prepared him for this moment. However, unlike his previous life, things had shifted—Lord Sky Crane had arrived sooner than expected.
High above, the elderly Gu Master stood atop his Myriad Beast King Iron Beak Flying Crane, his sharp white eyebrows billowing like banners in the wind. His eyes were cold, filled with killing intent. "Hehehe, with this grudge of mine, I shall start taking revenge on your descendants." His voice carried a sinister edge as he stretched out a thin, wrinkled finger, pointing downward.
The massive crane beneath him let out an ear-piercing cry. The sound resonated through the heavens, answered by thousands of returning calls.
"What sound is that?!" one elder cried out, fear creeping into his voice.
"Cranes, thousands of them!" another shouted, his face turning pale as he saw the sheer number of birds blotting out the sky. "This is no ordinary beast wave!"
"Defend yourselves! Protect the village!"
Panic spread like wildfire as the Iron Beak Flying Cranes folded their wings, turning into streaks of white light as they dived toward the battlefield.
BOOM!
The first wave of impact shattered the ground. Beaks pierced hearts, claws tore through flesh, and flapping wings sent Gu Masters flying like rag dolls. Screams of pain and fear echoed through the air.
Fang Yuan moved swiftly, dodging an incoming strike. His instincts were razor-sharp, his mind calculating every movement. He reached into his sleeve, activating Earth Communication Ear Grass Gu, heightening his awareness of the battlefield.
"Damn it!" The Gu Yue elders cursed as they retaliated, sending out moonblades, water balls, and steel spikes to counter the airborne attack.
Tie Xue Leng clenched his fists. "Hey, I don't know who you are but This is a massacre!"
Lord Sky Crane laughed coldly. "Oh, but it is. I have come to claim what was lost! First, I shall wipe out his bloodline. Then, I shall finish what was left incomplete!"
As he spoke, the air trembled. A crimson aura burst from beneath the village square.
BOOM!
The ground cracked open, revealing a towering fountain of blood. From within the depths, a massive crimson coffin slowly emerged, dripping with thick, viscous blood.
A figure stood inside—his skin pale, his eyes glowing an eerie blood-red. His aura was dark and oppressive, sending a chill down the spines of everyone present.
"So… you have finally found me," the figure muttered.
The First Gen Gu Yue, now a Blood Wight, had awakened!
Gasps of shock filled the battlefield. The Gu Yue elders trembled as they recognized their so-called ancestor, his body exuding an overwhelming bloodlust.
Lord Sky Crane's smirk widened. "There you are, senior brother. Did you think you could hide forever?"
First Gen Gu Yue's blood-red eyes glowed menacingly. "Junior Borther, I should have killed you all those years ago."
The air grew heavy. The tension between the two Rank Five masters was suffocating. Without another word, they clashed!
BOOM!
Lord Sky Crane surged forward atop his crane, his hands forming intricate seals. A storm of razor-sharp feathers erupted, slashing toward First Gen Gu Yue like countless daggers.
First Gen Gu Yue roared, his body emitting a wave of crimson blood energy. The blood guillotines burst forth, intercepting the incoming attacks. The battlefield was instantly drowned in red and white, the two ancient enemies unleashing their full might.
Tie Xue Leng took a step forward but hesitated. A fight between Rank Five Gu Masters was beyond his reach.
Fang Yuan, standing in the distance, narrowed his eyes. This was his moment.
As the two titans clashed, their surroundings fell into utter devastation. Buildings crumbled, corpses littered the battlefield, and the air was thick with the scent of blood.
Amidst the chaos, Tie Xue Leng made his move. He activated the Demon Suppression Iron Chain Gu, launching a set of spectral chains toward First Gen Gu Yue.
The chains wrapped around his body, restricting his movement.
"What?!" First Gen Gu Yue roared, struggling against the powerful binding. The Problem Nipped in the Bud Gu activated, drawing out the Blood Skull Gu from his aperture.
Lord Sky Crane's eyes gleamed with triumph. "It's over, Senior Brother!"
But just as the final strike was about to land—
BOOM!
A massive explosion erupted, sending everyone reeling. The sky turned dark as an ominous presence loomed over them.
Fang Yuan smirked.
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I had exams throughout the week, mainly my math exam, which is the end of unit and quite difficult, so I had to study. I apologize for that. I also cannot upload chapters next Thursday and Friday, as I have a Biology exam and I'm weak in that subject. Please bear with me.