A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)

Chapter 2265 He Has Returned

“With just a few of you, you're delusional if you think you can stop Master's Sky Gate Formation. How foolish! An overwhelming force cannot be defied. Those who follow the tide shall thrive, those who go against it shall perish.”

“Poor you three, you don't even have the chance to become nourishment and share in eternal life with Master.” After dealing a heavy blow to Ye Qingtian and his two companions, Chen Jiuzhou stood with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of pride. That cold and majestic gaze was like the Grim Reaper staring at the heavens and the earth. In just a few words, it was as if a death sentence had been imposed on Ye Qingtian and his companions.

However, War God was not willing to accept defeat. Even with severe injuries, he gritted their teeth, stood up, and charged wildly towards the summit of Kransbay.

“Such a desperate struggle. You all truly overextended yourselves.” As for these, Chen Jiuzhou just shook his head indifferently. Afterwards, he stretched out his hands. In an instant, the rocks and plants beneath their feet seemed to be summoned, as they all floated between heaven and earth. Amidst the Qi, a thousand sharp edges burst forth. Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

In the next moment, Chen Jiuzhou waved his long sleeve. Those countless pieces of bamboo, stone, grass, and wood had become as hard as steel.

Like a flying sword, it soared across the vast sky, tearing through the horizon as it went! In an instant, War God and his companions were completely enveloped.

“Heavenly Palm!”

“Glacier Seal!”

“Zeus Shield!” Faced with this all-encompassing attack, War God and his companions gritted their teeth and unleashed nearly all of their power. However, the gap in their abilities was ultimately too vast. After their attacks were unleashed, there was only a brief moment of stalemate before everything fell apart. The terrifying power swept across heaven and earth. The vast sky was almost entirely pierced through in an instant by Chen Jiuzhou's deadly strike.

And so, as King of Fighters and Sword Saint watched, War God, Carlo, and Aaron were swept up like withered leaves caught in a fierce wind! The sharp and swift gravel deeply pierced into the bodies of the three people like swords. Their shoulders, legs, and abdomen were struck as if a thousand arrows pierced through the heart.

When the storm subsided and the Qi dissipated, all that remained was a scene of utter devastation. And Ye Qingtian and his companions, covered in cuts and bruises. Their bodies were filled with those hard, jagged stones. The deep red blood stained their entire bodies. From afar, they looked like blood-soaked figures, a sight that was truly shocking and alarming. This was also why they were supreme grandmasters.

If it were an ordinary person, they would have probably perished. However, War Gods and his companions were, after all, titled Supreme powerhouses. Even if the shattered stones pierced through their veins and bodies, they were still alive. The intense physical pain could no longer be felt. The deep red blood blurred their vision. Their vitality and strength dissipate like flowing water.

Even so, War God and the others still gazed at the peak of Mount Kransbay with eyes filled with reluctance. They could vaguely see that in the past, their fellow countrymen had exploded into a mist of blood on the altar. They saw the mysterious man in the blood-red robe standing proudly at the peak, the radiance of the sixth Dragon Gate growing stronger and stronger, and the last hope of this world gradually fading away.

“Why...”

“Why... Why is it like this?”

“Why... Why did we give it our all, yet we couldn't even... couldn't even get close to Mount Kransbay...”

Regardless of whether it was War God or Aaron and Carlo, at this moment, they all revealed expressions of despair and agony. They were the last hope for this world, and they had made one final attempt. In the end, it still ended in failure. Moreover, it was an unquestionable failure. There wasn't even a slight possibility of success. However, even so, Ye Qingtian still did not give up. Although he was covered in blood and could barely stand, he gritted his teeth and moved his body bit by bit, inching closer to the summit of Mount Kransbay. He wanted to climb Mount Kransbay, and he longed to approach the Sky Gate Formation. Even if it meant self-destruction, he would explode his life at the summit of Mount Kransbay.

However, Chen Jiuzhou would not simply comply with their wishes. He stepped forward and ruthlessly stomped on Ye Qingtian's head, pushing the face of War God in China straight into the mud.

“Well, you're certainly relentless, but what's the point?”

Chen Jiuzhou sneered coldly, his face full of ruthless arrogance, showing no trace of mercy. Behind Chen Jiuzhou, King of Fighters, Sword Saint and the others silently watched, their stoic faces revealing no emotions, remaining calm and composed. However, for some unknown reason, tears uncontrollably welled up in the eyes of both King of Fighters and Sword Saint. Perhaps, deep inside, they were crying. However, their bodies were no longer under their control. All they could do was watch their comrade who had been though life and death together, now embark on his journey to the underworld alone.

“Ye Qingtian, it's over. Master's Sky Gate Formation is about to be completed, and I, as Hall Master, have no time to waste with you here. Here's to send you on your way.”

Chen Jiuzhou seemed to have grown tired of playing. He didn't intend to let this drag on any longer. He reached out and took Sword Saint's sword from his hand. Then, gripping the sword with both hands, he fiercely thrust it towards the crown of War God's head.

“No... Don't!”

“Stop...”

Not far away, Aaron and Carlo lay on the ground, witnessing this scene. They too let out painful screams, tears streaming down their faces. But now, what else could they do besides being helplessly furious?

The gap was too great. Although they knew before they arrived, this battle would be one where survival was nearly impossible. However, they never expected that even with their combined efforts, the three of them couldn't break through the outer defenses. Not to mention rushing into the heart of the formation to prevent the activation of Sky Gate Formation.

However, Chen Jiuzhou seemed completely unfazed by the furious roars of Aaron and the others. They were all people who were about to face death anyway. Once he killed Ye Qingtian, he naturally won't spare Aaron and Carlo either. However, just as Chen Jiuzhou's sword was about to fall, suddenly, at the end of the horizon, there was a wild surge of wind and clouds. At the peak of the Sea of Clouds, a Thunderdrake soared.

Amidst the rumbling thunder, everyone could vaguely see a thin figure walking against the sky in the depths of the dark night. He carried a long sword, walking alone on his journey. He possessed the power of thunder, and his majesty was unparalleled! He was like a savior, yet also a demon from the abyss. The moment that figure appeared, everyone felt as if all things in the world had become mere backdrops for him. The gazes and attention of everyone present instinctively converged in the direction of that figure. At this moment, in everyone's eyes, there was no sky, no earth, only the figure holding the unparalleled treasure, standing alone in the world!

“What... What is this?”

Chen Jiuzhou was undoubtedly stunned as well. All the previous indifference and arrogance had completely vanished.

His gloomy eyes, staring intently ahead. The solemn expression on his face revealed the apprehension and trembling within his heart. Not only him, but all the powerful individuals responsible for the perimeter defense also turned their attention in that direction. Everyone's gaze was filled with almost palpable fear. That was because, even though they hadn't seen the person yet, just by looking from afar, the overwhelming and profound pressure made it almost difficult for them to breathe.

“Who could it be?” Chen Jiuzhou's expression turned completely solemn, as countless names flashed through his mind. He knew that after a year of training at Dragon Gate, almost all of the top powerhouses in today's world have been brought under their command. Even the Moon God of Japan had fallen under the control of his master's mental manipulation. In such a situation, who else could possess such immense power?

Could it be that there were hidden powerful figures in this world that they didn't know about? As Chen Jiuzhou's mind was filled with countless thoughts, the dying War God, Carlo, and the others moved their bodies, forgetting the past as well. However, just at the first glimpse of that figure, Ye Qingtian felt as if he had been struck by lightning, his bloodied body trembling violently.

“I-It's him. Is he back?”