Zhang Hao didn't know that this great sword was a pseudo-Saint artifact. Moreover, it was a one-time use pseudo-Saint artifact. Nangong Lin had obtained it over twenty years ago and had always been reluctant to use it. Because it was a one-time use pseudo-Saint artifact, when this great sword erupted with power, it could even barely match a true Saint artifact.
Nangong Lin, who had kept this pseudo-Saint artifact for twenty years, had no choice but to use it at this crucial moment. After all, saving his life was paramount.
This pseudo-Saint artifact indeed did not disappoint him. It erupted with terrifying power.
However, every time the pseudo-Saint artifact was about to attack the Restriction, the nine arrow shadows would try their best to stop it. This made Nangong Lin secretly resentful. Although these nine arrows couldn't truly stop the great sword, they could delay the speed at which the great sword broke through the Restriction. Yet, Nangong Guards were dying every moment.
Finally, with its last strike, the great sword finally broke through the Restriction of the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation. The flames in the void disappeared as the Restriction was broken.
"Everyone, run quickly."
Nangong Lin shouted frantically.
The remaining Nangong Guards desperately ran outside the area covered by the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation.
Zhang Hao, standing on the boulder, felt a bit disappointed seeing this. Originally, he thought this Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation should have been able to eliminate two-thirds of the Nangong Guards' strength. However, it only barely eliminated over one-third of the Nangong Guards. It was still a bit short of his expectation.
It seems it's true that one should not underestimate anyone in the world! This Nangong Family also has its own methods.
"Heh heh, this is just a warm-up. Sooner or later, all of you will be buried here." Zhang Hao sneered and turned away.
After confirming their safety, Nangong Lin counted the remaining Nangong Guards. However, after counting, his face immediately turned extremely gloomy and furious. Those who escaped from the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation were less than two-thirds. In other words, within the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation, over one-third of the Nangong Guards were incinerated.
"Damn it... damn it..." Nangong Lin slapped a towering tree with his palm.
Under the angry palm strike of Nangong Lin, the towering tree was split into two halves.
Half an hour later, the Family Head of the Nangong Family, Nangong Ao, arrived. Nangong Ao's expression was very grim as he looked at the extremely dishevelled Nangong Lin and the heavily damaged Nangong Guards. He said gloomily, "Nangong Lin, is this what you guaranteed me before?"
Nangong Lin lowered his head and said with extreme shame, "Family Head, Nangong Lin is willing to accept punishment."
Nangong Ao looked at Nangong Lin coldly and said, "At this time, is there any meaning in him punishing you? What I want is Zhang Hao's head."
Flames of anger surged in Nangong Lin's eyes as he said to Nangong Ao, "Family Head, I merely fell for that kid's trick this time. Give Xiao Qi a little more time, and Xiao Qi will definitely present that scoundrel's head."
Nangong Ao glanced coldly at Nangong Lin and said, "At this time, do you think I should give you this chance?"
Nangong Jing knew he had to step in to mediate at this moment. He said to Nangong Ao, "Family Head, this scoundrel is full of schemes. Nangong Lin is not skilled in plotting, so it's normal for him to suffer a loss at the hands of this young scoundrel."
As the Grand Elder of the Nangong Family, Nangong Jing's words were still heeded by Nangong Ao. Thinking back to how he himself was tricked by that young scoundrel during the birthday banquet, Nangong Ao sighed and said, "Alright, Xiao Qi, this Esteemed One will not punish you this time. You are allowed to redeem yourself through meritorious service."
Nangong Lin was overjoyed and said to Nangong Ao, "Thank you, Family Head."
This time, Nangong Ming was also conscripted to join the search for Zhang Hao. Originally, he thought that with the Nangong Guards dispatched, even if Zhang Hao had three heads and six arms, he would definitely not escape. However, he never expected Zhang Hao to be so fierce. He actually managed to kill the Nangong Guards and force them to return defeated, and the Nangong Guards suffered heavy losses.
Nangong Ming secretly thought with hatred: Zhang Hao, I must get revenge for the past grievances.
Suddenly, Nangong Ming made up his mind and turned away.
Zhang Hao was currently several miles away. He was using the high-power telescope he had just exchanged for 100 points from the System store to observe the Nangong Family's movements.
Zhang Hao put down the high-power telescope, his expression gloomy. He murmured, "I didn't expect Nangong Ao to come after all. He's much earlier than I thought. But, that makes it interesting."
Based on Zhang Hao's observation, all ten Elders of the Nangong Family, except for those he had killed, had arrived. There were also six Great Guardians.
In the Nangong Family, the Guardians' cultivation was not weak. They were powerhouses who had risen from the collateral branches. Their status within the Nangong Family was only slightly lower than the Elders.
"Hmph, I must eliminate these forces first. Only then can the subsequent plan proceed more smoothly," Zhang Hao murmured.
Zhang Hao quietly infiltrated an area about a mile away from the Nangong Family's camp and stopped. Then, he took out the Houyi Bow and aimed his arrow at the Sixth Elder, Nangong Ping, who was meditating under a large tree.
"Little Black, attack!"
Zhang Hao didn't get too close, otherwise, there were over a dozen Martial Kings in the Nangong Family's camp. It would be difficult to avoid being detected.
"Nine Stars Arrow!" Zhang Hao drew the bowstring fully, and nine arrow shadows appeared on his bowstring.
Zhang Hao only had one chance, so he had to strike and leave immediately.
Nangong Ping was sitting cross-legged in meditation. Having traveled all day, even as a Martial King, he couldn't help but feel a bit tired at this moment. Suddenly, he felt a dangerous aura.
As a Martial King, he naturally wouldn't think he was being overly suspicious about this aura. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and looked towards Zhang Hao's location.
"Boom!"
At this moment, Zhang Hao also released the bowstring, and the nine arrow shadows shot towards Nangong Ping's location.
Nangong Ping's heart skipped a beat when he saw the nine incoming arrows. However, a mocking smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. As a Martial King, someone actually wanted to ambush him with arrows. It was simply preposterous. He sneered inwardly, his body flickered, and he easily dodged Zhang Hao's nine arrows.
Nangong Ping gave his movement technique for dodging these nine arrows full marks. Just as he was feeling a bit smug, he was stunned to find that the nine arrows had turned around in front of him, killing back once more, still shooting towards his location.
"How is that possible!"
"Block them for me!"
Nangong Ping, being a Martial King (high stage), reacted very quickly. His long saber instantly left its sheath, and he unleashed nine slashes.
"Boom!" "Boom!"
...
Nangong Ping only managed to cut down eight arrows; the remaining one struck his protective True Qi.
"Boom!" An explosion rang out.
"Ah!"
Nangong Ping screamed and was blasted away. While in the air, Nangong Ping couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood, feeling his Qi and blood surging within him, and his vision went black.
Although the Nine Stars Arrow didn't take his life, it left him with serious injuries.
"Meow!"
Following a cat's meow, a black shadow appeared behind Nangong Ping.
