Return to the City: The Strongest King-Chapter 1760 - 1698: Decisive Victory (2)

At this moment, Song Xiaodong couldn't use any tricks at all; he could only endure Mis' attacks head-on. If he took a step back, Qingluan might meet her doom right there.

Su Lie and Mark's two groups had been closely watching the situation here, and immediately, they rushed forward.

From Mis' initial strike to Su Lie and others arriving at the scene, it took no more than ten seconds.

But for Song Xiaodong, those ten seconds felt like an extremely long time. He didn't know how many times he had blocked Mis' attacks; he only felt Mis' striking like a heavy hammer, pounding on him repeatedly.

With each strike, it felt as if his True Qi was about to be dispersed, but he endured it with his strong willpower.

"You die for me!" Su Lie finally arrived and met Mis' attack with a punch, relieving Song Xiaodong from the assault at last.

The eight people from both sides instantly clashed again, and Song Xiaodong plopped to the ground, realizing how arduous it had been to hold on.

Qingluan let out a gasp, hurriedly carrying Song Xiaodong to a safe place.

"I'm fine." Song Xiaodong gave Qingluan a bright smile, but the blood at the corner of his mouth made it anything but brilliant; instead, it radiated a sense of tragic resolve.

Feng Kexin, Qi Lanqin, and Qiao Yunxi also rushed over.

"Brother!" Seeing the blood at the corner of Song Xiaodong's mouth, tears began to flow uncontrollably from their eyes.

Song Xiaodong waved them off, saying, "I'm really fine. Let me adjust a bit; I seem to feel some special benefits."

He closed his eyes and directly began to circulate his True Qi, quickly feeling joyful.

The True Qi within him was rather mixed; mostly it was his own, along with Innate True Qi from Su Yuya and Su Yiyi, and even some small amount from Dual Cultivation with others.

Though this True Qi didn't seem to conflict within him, it never flowed as smoothly as his own, especially in battle, where it could move with his intent more seamlessly.

Having exchanged blows with Mis, his True Qi had been tempered and solidified.

Such a phenomenon occurred each time Song Xiaodong sparred with a stronger opponent, which was why he liked challenging masters.

However, previous duels didn't involve such desperate encounters, nor did they compare True Qi in such a relentless standoff.

It's like Song Xiaodong was a Treasured Sword, hammered repeatedly by a master swordsmith with a great hammer, resulting in a better effect than before.

After a while, Song Xiaodong opened his eyes; he hadn't sustained too severe injuries. The Innate True Qi of Sun Yiyi and Su Yuya wasn't strong enough to harm, but it was effective for protection.

After this breath regulation, he'd recovered eighty percent of his combat power.

Meanwhile, the fight continued fiercely. Without him, it was an even four-on-four. Though Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling were slightly weaker than the two elders, they'd studied not just the three-person formation but plenty of two-person tactics, holding their ground against the elders.

"Brother, how are you now?"

Feng Kexin and the others asked worriedly.

Song Xiaodong stood up and said, "I'm fine now. I'll go help."

Qingluan, however, blocked Song Xiaodong's path, biting her lip and asking, "Can you spare them?"

Song Xiaodong frowned, "Qingluan, Mis just tried to kill you, and yet you still want me to spare them?"

Qingluan closed her eyes for a moment before earnestly nodding, "Yes!"

Song Xiaodong sighed softly and then said slowly, "I can spare Mis, but the others cannot be spared, otherwise when we open the Dragon Gate Great Array, they..."

Song Xiaodong had always been lenient towards his women, but he could distinguish between important and urgent matters; at times like these, he couldn't afford to be soft-hearted.

Qingluan clenched her fists, nodded lightly, and turned to look at the array, still unable to watch her former companions die in front of her.

Song Xiaodong flew back into the battlefield, and the situation changed drastically.

With Sun Yiyi and Chu Xianling taking on two, aided by the Formation, those two Dragon Gate Elders were simply outmatched.

In less than five minutes, the three of them had knocked the two elders off the cliff.

This was Song Xiaodong's final concession to Qingluan; if they'd killed them on the spot, it would have been too hard for Qingluan, but knocking them off the cliff prevented her from seeing their deaths and offered some solace.

"Elder Lin, stand back; let us handle this." Song Xiaodong called out.

Lin Feng quickly retreated, lunging directly at Mis while Song Xiaodong and the others besieged Mark.

Though Mark was no weakling, he was no match for Song Xiaodong's trio's combined effort, soon being pushed back repeatedly.

Realizing he couldn't reverse the situation, he voluntarily jumped off the cliff.

Since he acted on his own, he was prepared and didn't fall directly but slid down the cliff face, evidently avoiding life-threatening danger.

Song Xiaodong didn't concern himself with them and instead went to where Mis was.

Under the joint attack of Su Lie and Lin Feng, Mis was already on the brink, barely holding on, mainly because Su Lie and Lin Feng hadn't intended to kill him.

"Stop." Song Xiaodong waved his hand, commanding.

Su Lie and Lin Feng stepped back but kept Mis in a corner to prevent his escape.

Song Xiaodong looked at Mis and said, "Mis, leave. I promised Qingluan I wouldn't kill you this time!"

Despite his predicament, Mis stood proudly, sneering, "If you want to kill, then kill. Mis doesn't want your mercy!"

Song Xiaodong responded indifferently, "Next time we meet, we won't show mercy, but for now, just go."

Qingluan approached, eyes red, saying, "Elder Mis, tell the Sect Master that I will return."

Mis snorted, saying, "I don't need a traitor pleading for me."

A pained expression crossed Qingluan's face; she opened her mouth but found no words.

Su Lie sneered, "Mis, stop acting tough and get lost. Next time, I'll wipe the floor with you; this time, we outnumbered you, which isn't a fight I'm interested in."

"You..." Mis glared at Su Lie, clenching his fists, "Su Lie, you'd better not regret sparing me today."

"Our Young Sect Master gives you a chance; now scram!" Su Lie warned with widened eyes.

Mis was filled with humiliation, casting a last look at Qingluan before turning to run to the cliff and leaping off.

Feng Kexin quickly cheered, "We're finally done here; let's open the array quickly."

Lin Feng hastily echoed, "Young Sect Master, four princesses, we should indeed open the array immediately. Letting them go means they'll likely bring reinforcements. If the Night Sect's backup arrives before we open the array, we might not get such a good opportunity again."

Song Xiaodong nodded, then looked at Qingluan. He and Feng Kexin, Qi Lanqin, and Qiao Yunxi had no issues now.

The key was Qingluan; was she truly willing to open her heart and help them open the Dragon Gate Great Array?

Not just Song Xiaodong; everyone else was also keenly watching Qingluan.

Qingluan exhaled a breath of turbid air, a faint smile appearing on her face as she said, "Don't worry, I will do what I promised."'