Chapter 939: Curtains Fall on Skystar (II)

Sun Xin’s expression shifted drastically and the others trembled. Who was this newcomer??

The unknown figure simply brought out a medallion and calmly explained himself, “I am the dean of education at Evenround Martial University. Do you all know me?”

The Silver Armors’ hearts quailed and one of them quickly pounded their chest in a salute, “Greetings to Dean Zhang!”

Boom!

The Silver Armors snapped to attention and thrust their chest out. Their reaction was completely different from what they’d shown Director General Wang.

Up in the sky, the bramble rose stilled with astonishment. A rueful expression appeared on its face as it looked at the Black Armor. It sank to the ground with a lowered head. “Bramble of the Skystar guardian plant spirits greets Dean Zhang!”

Sun Xin also dismissed his visor and growled, “Vice Commander Sun Xin of the Skystar Army greets Dean Zhang!”

This was just the dean of education at a martial university, yet these powerhouses readily bent their heads in respect. Even the rest of the Immortal plant spirits drifted to the ground after a beat of surprise. Their movements were slow with incomprehension.

“Do you wish to flee or fight?” The Black Armor looked calmly at Sun Xin.

“I do not know what wrong I have committed.” Sun Xin set his jaw. “Even Dean Zhang cannot treat the military thus. I have safeguarded Skystar’s mine for one hundred thousand years. Countless eons have passed in utter solitude. Does the dean wish to execute me just because of one word from Wang Ye?”

The Black Armor laughed as he looked at him; everyone heard his laughter. He reached forward, prompting Sun Xin to let loose with a surge of mental strength and vanish on the spot.

“Bramble, we need to act together!” he roared.

The bramble rose didn’t make a move. It snorted and remained in a gesture of respect.

Sun Xin reappeared in the void and ran for the mine entrance. A massive palm descended from the sky.

BAM!

Sun Xin’s armor shattered from the impact, revealing a heavily injured body. “Zhang An, by what right do you have to kill me?!”

Zhang An!

Li Hao’s group raised their eyebrows. This was their first time hearing the Black Armor’s name.

“By the right of executing a New Martial traitor!” The Black Armor was as calm as always.

“Have I become a traitor just because you say I have?”

“Yes, if I say so, you are so!” The Black Armor slammed his palm down again; there was only the palm that existed between heaven and earth.

Sun Xin paled with horror and erupted with endless blood qi, bringing tremendous strength to bear. A great dao manifested in the air as blade light criss-crossed through heaven and earth.

“You are not of the military and not one of my commanding officers... by what right do you...” he continued roaring, hoping to distract his opponent. However, the Black Armor responded with palm strikes that caused the sky to darken!

“I am not of the military, but neither is that relevant. I am the instructor of the Reserve Corps of the Demonic Guards, is that sufficient?” He stepped forward and delivered a punch that sent Sun Xin flying backward, his body cracking in all aspects.

“If that identity is not enough, I am the commander of Principal Fang’s personal guards, is that sufficient?

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Boom!

Another punch! Sun Xin roared with demented fury.

“If that identity is not enough, I am an instructor at Demonic Capital, is that sufficient?”

Rumble!

Sun Xin was tossed into the air with each collision, his blood spraying in all directions. The Silver Armors were shellshocked at the sight! The bramble rose sighed as well; the other four plant spirits didn’t know what to do with themselves. Jiang Chen and the rest were completely at a loss.

Who... was this person? And Evenround Martial had something to do with Li Hao as well! They, too, were too stunned for words. This person was too strong! The Saint that the bramble rose had fought to a standstill could offer no resistance against this one. How was that possible?

Was this the legendary Empyrean King cultivation level?

Rumble!

Sun Xin struggled to his feet again and again, unwilling to go quietly into the night. He knew that once he was arrested, death would be the only outcome for him. No matter what he did or said, or if he offered to redeem himself through other meritorious acts, he was dead.

Blood qi raced through the air as a bloody blade coalesced—the Incantation of the Blade of Blood!

He wanted to resist, he would split the world with this blade!

“Are traitors qualified to use the incantation?!” The sight sent the Black Armor into a fury and he yelled in a manner far different from before. A book appeared in his hand, one that created a person with their hands behind their back. It solidified into a particularly peaceful being.

“No...” Sun Xin garbled with horror. “Director...”

“Oh, so you are one of my grandfather’s old troops,” the Black Armor laughed. “But you chose to betray New Martial! Sun Xin, you were entirely too bold!”

The shadow didn’t do anything after it appeared. It simply waved an arm.

Boom!

Sun Xin’s Incantation of the Blade of Blood promptly disintegrated. The man slumped, having lost all of his battle spirit. “No no no... I didn’t betray anyone...” he repeated brokenly as he crashed to the ground.

The Black Armor waved a restriction into the air and enclosed it around the vice commander. “I’ll take care of you later!” He turned to the bramble rose. “And what’s with you?”

The woman that was the bramble rose no longer carried itself coquettishly. She inclined her body wryly. “Nothing at all. When those people came and spontaneously overturned Skystar Town, I was afraid and chose to surrender.

“I then promised to secure the town for them until their people came again to complete the awakening of the world...

“But after one hundred thousand years, I am no longer willing or find it right to slave away on humanity’s behalf! They sent people to transport energy stones away, but I defeated them all and seized their cargo for myself. That is how I have not weakened over the years and grown stronger instead.

“And today... I find that in this isolated world, I have become a Saint and have even more of a right to pursue my freedom...” The bramble rose was very calm. “New Martial is no more. Am I to continue working on your behalf? Even you wouldn’t have that right to command my fealty, Dean Zhang.”

The Black Armor looked at it and nodded after a period of silence. “That makes sense. So you broke with Sun Xin?”

“Not entirely as we were never partners in the first place.” The bramble rose smiled faintly. “I was just a timid, cowardly plant spirit afraid of death. Hence I chose to surrender in battle, but this person surrendered a long time ago. Please don’t compare me to him, Dean Zhang!”

The various plant spirits listened to the conversation with terror. The Black Armor looked more deeply at the bramble rose and pondered for a while again. “You speak truly. It is damnable, ludicrous, and deserving of death to surrender in war. But compared to Sun Xin, you are indeed a bit better.”

“Thank you for your approval, Dean Zhang,” chuckled the bramble rose. “I do not wish to bow my head to fate like this! When the Earth Dwellers were defeated, the plant and monster spirits surrendered and swore loyalty to humanity and the Human King! I was part of them and gave my allegiance to the human race! There was nothing wrong with our fealty then since the Human King and the supreme were too terrifying.

“But now... today, I wish to try and see if the surviving powerhouses of the human race truly are invincible!”

“Then give it a try!” gently sighed the Black Armor.

The earth and sky shifted as the bramble rose reverted back to its true form. Great Dao appeared as the world crumbled!

“How can the human remnants of this age win my fealty?” the bramble rose roared with laughter that entranced. Endless core origin emanated as its great do materialized. The bramble rose walked over slowly, as if thousands of young women, swaying and sashaying with beautiful charm!

“I invite the dean to stay for a while in my core origin!”

The Black Armor disappeared and reappeared on top of the avenue of great dao in the void.

“The dao of beguilement is just a minor dao in the end!” he laughed.

“You are wrong! There is no difference of major or minor when it comes to dao. The dean’s range of experience is great and you are very self-assured. What a pity that you’re a third generation and not one of the first generation pioneers. There is too big a gap between you, your father, and your grandfather!”

Boom!

The great dao shook and the world quaked! In this moment, a Saint plant spirit was immensely conceited and its cockiness knew no bounds. Countless figures appeared in the sky and wanted to come close to the Black Armor. They exploded without forewarning, but still they kept coming.

The remaining plant spirits

The plant spirits on the ground were horrified at the turn of events and wanted to run. Some gingerly picked up their roots and attempted to flee.

This was too horrifying! They couldn’t believe that such a powerhouse would appear in this day and age. And... they knew who it was!

In the background, Jiang Chen swiftly took down the formation. He didn’t dare make a sound and wanted to open a hole so he could slip away. The vice commander had been captured and although the plant spirits on their side were strong, they could tell that this was a fight to the death. It was more than likely that the bramble rose couldn’t overcome their enemy.

Just as they were about to slip away, Director General Wang grunted. “You want to leave? Come with me, Skystar Army! We execute these traitors!”

“Understood, sir!” The Silver Armors didn’t dare say anything else. As surreal as the scene in front of the scene, they quickly made their moves. There was one Immortal among the five Silver Armors, as well as Director General Wang. Although they faced four Immortals, the group didn’t shy away from a difficult challenge.

A redwood tree manifested at this time, quickly followed by a little jujube tree.

The Silver Armors started; Director General Wang quickly bellowed, “They’re on our side!”

The startled plant spirits with the bramble rose immediately erupted with their greatest strength. “Break the formation and run!” shouted a big tree.

Boom!

The two sides were locked in combat and a formidable presence spread in all directions. Jiang Chen and the rest from the ministries weren’t interested in participating. They moved delicately, deathly afraid of disturbing anyone. The plant spirits they’d come with were likely done for, and even if they won the fight, they wouldn’t be able to leave the ruins.

The humans, however, could!

At the moment, the old Skystar King and ministers were thinking this might have something to do with Li Hao.

“And where are you going, gentlemen?” A chuckle drifted through the air.

Li Hao!