An A-class esper corresponds to the Heavenly Realm in the Dragon Country's martial arts system.
Chen Jiuyang rubbed his chin, his expression calm as he pondered:
"Just an equal Heavenly Realm, Zhou Fangzun is also a veteran Heavenly Realm expert, how could he be pushed to the point of exhaustion?"
Chen Jiuyang asked, "Did the opponent not deploy any higher-level espers this time?"
The Right Guardian said, "Yes... that Scarlet Eye has already advanced to S-class esper."
"S-class... that would correspond to the Martial Dao Venerable Realm."
"No wonder..."
Chen Jiuyang watched the chaotic battle on the sea. The esper system seemed to perfectly counter the martial arts system.
It was as if it was specifically developed to counter martial artists.
The demon race suppressed the immortal path, martial arts suppressed the immortal path and the demon race, and the esper system just happened to suppress the martial arts system.
It looked like a targeted effort no matter how you looked at it.
The wound on Zhou Fangzun's body could not heal, he was exhausted, and this was his final battle.
"Swish!"
On the sea, a terrifying, tiny red light suddenly flashed, capable of piercing through everything.
A person floated in the air, this red light emanating from his eyes.
"Chiii—"
Zhou Fangzun used his divine might to resist, but the divine might technique was pierced through, and a hole appeared in his chest, blood immediately flowing out.
From the look of the battle line, Zhou Fangzun and the True Demon Sect were being suppressed by the opposing side.
Espers were more like specially designed assassins.
"Kill!!!"
Zhou Fangzun's heart was filled with killing intent. Even though he knew his divine might martial arts were suppressed and he was heavily injured, he still led the charge, rushing towards the S-class Scarlet Eye esper.
His vision was already blurry.
He knew he would die here today.
But he didn't want to die so miserably.
He burned everything he had, unleashing his divine might techniques, sweeping away a large number of low-level cannon fodder.
The Scarlet Eye had a mocking expression on his face, toying with Zhou Fangzun like a cat playing with a mouse.
"Without the Dragon Country's Human King of the Sword Bearer system, they are nothing but trash."
"I've played enough. After killing this Zhou Fangzun, we can advance and seize resources."
In the last battle, just as he was about to kill Zhou Fangzun, an order came from the higher-ups for him to retreat.
"But this time, he won't be so lucky."
The Scarlet Eye, a muscular Caucasian, shot red light from his eyes again. This time, the target was Zhou Fangzun's neck.
In front of these soldiers, killing the commander's head would surely break the enemy's morale.
"Swish!!!"
"Your Highness, be careful!!"
A soldier suddenly shouted a warning to the Scarlet Eye.
The Scarlet Eye's side chose a Tetris-like tactic, using low-level cannon fodder to tie down Zhou Fangzun, and then he would seize the opportunity to strike Zhou Fangzun.
Hearing the warning, Zhou Fangzun quickly turned, but it was already too late.
The red light, capable of penetrating true qi and divine might, shot towards his neck.
"I... am going to die here..."
This thought suddenly appeared in Zhou Fangzun's mind, filled with unwillingness and a hint of relief.
In that split second.
"Zheng!!!"
A long saber appeared, shrouding him within its light. The red light shot by the Scarlet Eye was blocked.
He recognized this saber, and it was very familiar.
His eyes widened in astonishment. He turned his head and saw the young man in the Nine Dragon Robe stepping through the air, then flashing in front of him.
He was shocked that Chen Jiuyang would choose to save him.
Why?
Even Zhou Fangzun couldn't understand.
Chen Jiuyang said calmly, "Don't overthink it. Your soldiers, you should lead them yourself."
"It's him!!!"
"Why is he here!!!"
The Scarlet Eye's pupils contracted sharply the moment he saw Chen Jiuyang appear.
When Chen Jiuyang's calm gaze fell upon him, a sense of deathly fear instantly enveloped him. He immediately roared:
"Retreat!!!"
Then his figure turned into a red light and he fled the battlefield, flying into the distance.
The news of Chen Jiuyang killing a half-step Dao Integration stage expert with an arrow a few days ago had already spread. This person, who had imprinted the true names of Western gods at the Venerable Realm, was not someone he could contend with.
In Chen Jiuyang's eyes, battles below the Venerable Realm were like children fighting.
"Can you run?"
Chen Jiuyang slowly raised both hands. Red and blue energies intertwined on his body, and a phantom bow suddenly appeared. He then drew it as if to shoot a full moon.
An arrow condensed from the origin of fire and laws.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
As this arrow was shot, heaven and earth lost their color, and rays of light and laws appeared.
If it were the previous Chen Jiuyang, he might have had to personally pursue.
But now, he had gained some insight into the four weapons: bow, spear, sword, and saber.
After shooting the arrow, Chen Jiuyang reined in his aura, then slowly turned and gently patted Zhou Fangzun's shoulder, "I've thought about it for a long time. It's better for you to raise your wife and grandson yourself. You are more useful alive."
As he finished speaking, the arrow struck the Scarlet Eye, and the Scarlet Eye instantly exploded, turning into ashes.
To everyone's surprise, Chen Jiuyang chose to intervene.
With one move, he resolved the troublesome Scarlet Eye.
But their hearts were not greatly stirred. The sect leader's combat power had long been beyond doubt or shock.
This arrow could kill even a half-step Dao Integration stage expert, let alone an S-class esper.
Zhou Fangzun's heart was filled with complex emotions as he slowly said, "Thank you."
"Live well."
Chen Jiuyang did not wish to say more. He left behind a pill and then, with a flash of his figure, disappeared from the scene.
"Left and Right Guardians, help clean up the aftermath and bring the survivors back to the sect."
Chen Jiuyang's voice, left at the scene, slowly spread.
"Yes, we respectfully obey the Sect Leader's divine decree!"
The Left and Right Guardians responded with awe.
In their eyes, the Sect Leader's intervention was perfectly timed.
Managing subordinates required a balance of leniency and strictness.
After this incident, no one in the True Demon Sect would dare to defy Chen Jiuyang or disobey him.
He truly possessed the demeanor of a Demon Emperor, with the lives and deaths of thousands upon thousands in his hands, and no one could fathom his thoughts.
With unparalleled strength and such methods, even the most rebellious individuals would have to behave themselves.
Otherwise, the Sect Leader might just send them on their way.
Yesterday, after Chen Jiuyang issued his orders, many people came to the Right Guardian to beg for mercy and hope for leniency. The Right Guardian dared not agree and directly refused.
Many others tried to guess Chen Jiuyang's thoughts and intentions.
And now, with Chen Jiuyang's intervention, they had been spared.
Such a mind and methods that could turn the clouds and rain made people afraid to speculate.
Back in the RV, Qiu Yihan rushed over and asked,
"Husband, why did you spare their lives?"
"And you saved Zhou Fangzun."
Chen Jiuyang's gaze was calm and deep as he said,
"It's nothing, I just felt like it."