Chapter 2166: Ambush
Kerry and Angino were the remaining reinforcements, and the reason they had not appeared was purely due to strategic considerations.
According to Elmer’s plan, he intended to act as bait, then lure Xiao Zheng and his people into the trap, ultimately leading them into the Hundred Thousand Mountains, where they would join forces with the entire Ancient Clan to strike.
If this plan succeeded, the likelihood of killing Xiao Zheng and Hades would undoubtedly be high.
However, what Elmer did not expect was that they had ultimately underestimated the strength of Xiao Zheng and Hades. The battle had barely begun when Li Yue was already killed by them.
Yet fortunately, the plan was still underway. As long as Xiao Zheng and Hades pursued them, Li Yue’s death would be worthwhile!
"Should we pursue them?"
Hades looked at the two figures ahead and asked.
For some reason, she had the feeling that some unknown danger was lurking in the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Since Elmer and Jiang Fan dared to flee there, it indicated they must have some ambush prepared.
Xiao Zheng spoke, "Chase them! Of course, we should pursue them! Such a good opportunity, we cannot let them escape this time! Even if there’s an ambush within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, we must kill them all!"
Without any hesitation, he made his decision.
Sensing Xiao Zheng’s determination, Hades said no more and immediately began to pursue Elmer and his party. Xiao Zheng wasn’t slow, and the two quickly charged into the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
Feeling the terrifying presence behind him, Elmer felt both shocked and pleased.
His shock was from the fear that he might die at the hands of Xiao Zheng and the others, while his delight was because Xiao Zheng and the others had fallen into the trap.
"Let’s speed up a bit more; we must catch up with Kerry and the others before they reach us!" Elmer transmitted this to Jiang Fan, and they both increased their speed.
Xiao Zheng said nothing and directly slashed at the two figures’ backs.
With a flash, the Sword Qi swept across instantly!
Wherever the Sword Qi passed, everything turned to dust!
"Pff!"
Although Jiang Fan deliberately tried to evade, he was still injured by Xiao Zheng’s blow, leaving a deep wound on his back, with blood constantly flowing.
Fortunately, the wound wasn’t fatal; had his speed been even slightly slower, Xiao Zheng’s slash would have beheaded him.
Nevertheless, Jiang Fan broke out in a cold sweat from fear.
Luckily, this terrifying pursuit ended when they reached the ambush site.
The pale-faced Elmer urgently shouted, "Kerry, Angino, now’s the time, act quickly!"
There really was an ambush!
Upon hearing his shout, Xiao Zheng and Hades, who had been following behind, had a glint of coldness flash in their eyes.
Yet despite knowing there was an ambush, their speed did not slow.
Xiao Zheng instantly accelerated, catching up to Jiang Fan, then struck him, slicing his body in two! Jiang Fan’s spirit emerged, intending to flee again!
But Xiao Zheng would not allow him a chance to escape; another slash directly ended Jiang Fan’s life!
The entire confrontation lasted less than five minutes!
On the Ancient Clan’s side, two strong Creation Realm figures had fallen to Xiao Zheng and Hades!
Witnessing this scene, Elmer’s heart surged with indescribable rage!
"You must die too."
Xiao Zheng, with a blank expression, looked at him and said, then charged at him.
But at that moment, twenty terrifying presences erupted suddenly from the forests on both sides. Especially the two leaders, whose presence was exceedingly frightening; these were evidently reinforcements from the Ancient Clan!
"Did you ask me before trying to kill him?"
Kerry sneered, his tone extremely domineering.
With ease, he blocked Xiao Zheng’s slash on behalf of Elmer.
Xiao Zheng borrowed the force to leap back, evading Angino’s attack, landing gracefully beside Hades.
"Are you alright?"
Hades asked.
"I’m fine, very well." Xiao Zheng smiled, then looked at the three in front of him, "Are you the reinforcements he called? Two at the Creation Realm peak, eighteen at the Transcendent Realm; your Ancient Clan indeed has a formidable presence."
Upon hearing this, the lucky-to-survive Elmer immediately remarked with hatred, "Why are you wasting words? Didn’t you say you wanted to kill me? If you have the ability, try now!"
Facing his provocation, Xiao Zheng would not let him off easily.
He waved his hand and slashed at Elmer!
The terrifying Sword Qi swept in, causing the color that had just returned to Elmer’s face to turn pale with fright again. Fortunately, Kerry and Angino were at his side, and the two of them together blocked Xiao Zheng’s slash once more.
But soon, surprise appeared in both of their eyes.
Because there was a wound left on their palms!
The wound was small but formed a line, clearly inflicted by Xiao Zheng’s Sword Qi! It had been a long time since they were injured, let alone bled!
That they were injured and bled confirmed Xiao Zheng’s strength from another perspective!
Only then did Kerry and Angino finally take Xiao Zheng seriously.
"Your strength is quite impressive."
"Though you are only at the mid-stage Creator Realm, your combat power is nearly on par with us."
Kerry spoke slowly.
Though his expression appeared calm, his words still contained a trace of arrogance.
After all, in terms of realm, both Kerry and Angino were higher than Xiao Zheng, which was an undeniable fact.
"Your realms are indeed higher than mine, but what does that matter?" Xiao Zheng smiled and said, "You have reinforcements, as if I have none."
What!
Could Sky Net also have reinforcements?
Elmer and the others’ eyes flashed with shock, but soon they understood; the reinforcement Xiao Zheng referred to was really Hades beside him.
As Xiao Zheng’s words fell, Hades no longer concealed her realm.
A terrifying aura burst forth, revealing that her realm had reached the Creation Realm peak!
When Kerry and the others sensed Hades’s aura, they were first stunned, then couldn’t help but gasp!
Kerry then shook his head incredulously and said, "That is absolutely impossible; the outer world’s spiritual energy could never compare to the Ancient World. Even if you have exceptional talent, it would be impossible to break through to the Creation Realm peak at such a young age!"
"This must be a deception; it can’t be real!"
Not only could Kerry not believe it, but Angino and Elmer couldn’t either!