Chapter 91: Shushan Sword Hero

This evening, the world was shaken!

The moment the mushroom cloud erupted, an angry wolf howl echoed from deep within the Yungui Plateau, shaking the mountains and striking immense fear.

The scene was being broadcast live, and the terrifying cloud rising into the sky stunned everyone.

For a moment, the whole world fell silent.

No one had expected the military to pinpoint the Azure Wolf's location so quickly and immediately deploy a powerful weapon against it! It was known that such creatures could anticipate and evade danger, possessing an incredible divine sense. Could it truly be killed this time, especially since it hadn't escaped?

Many people stared at their screens, waiting for the outcome. Countless individuals worldwide were watching, knowing that if this Azure Wolf could be killed, the impact would be profound, effectively deterring other anomalous creatures.

"Kill it, avenge the dead!" Many were incredibly tense, praying with bated breath. "That beast must be eliminated! It's too cruel; its massacre of the city led to over 700,000 deaths. It's an outrage against both gods and men!" Many expressed their indignation, highly emotional and hoping for its demise.

While alarmed, some in the West were also skeptical. Could such a creature truly be targeted? They recalled the headaches they had when the Black Dragon King wreaked havoc, completely powerless. Divine sense! It was a terrifying perception; once a beast king possessed it, they could always turn danger into safety, rendering even the most fearsome weapons useless.

"Ah... no!" Suddenly, someone cried out. The screen quickly shifted, showing the Azure Wolf running at top speed over a hundred kilometers away. Although it looked disheveled, it appeared largely unharmed.

"Oh my god, it wasn't targeted after all! The Azure Wolf wasn't at the epicenter of the nuclear blast!" This news was a huge blow to the public. "Why?!" Many people's faces turned pale. If it escaped, it would undoubtedly retaliate furiously, leading to even more casualties. "Launch another one, blow it up!" Someone shouted, truly unable to accept this outcome.

But it was too late. By the time they realized, it had already fled towards the Primeval Mountains, a folded space vast and boundless, shrouded in mist, making it impossible to track. Its speed was simply incredible! By the time a missile carrying a powerful weapon could be launched again, it would likely be too late.

"No!" Some people couldn't accept it! Some even coughed up blood in their fury, feeling immense regret. So many had died, and after finally locating and targeting it, and deploying a devastating weapon, it still escaped. It was truly agonizing.

"What a pity." Many in the West also sighed, lamenting how close they had come to success. The Azure Wolf's divine sense had almost completely failed; they were just inches away from killing it.

Boom! The next moment, another mushroom cloud rose, this time blooming over the Primeval Mountains!

"What?!" People were stunned. Had it been pre-targeted? "Its so-called divine sense was useless, completely ineffective?!" Many in the West exclaimed. The internet was abuzz. If this didn't kill it, that wolf would truly be unstoppable. According to the footage, it should have been within the effective kill zone, incinerated by the terrifying heat. It had to be dead!

"Excellent! The Azure Wolf is finally dead!""Good riddance! That beast is finally finished. May the departed rest in peace!"

The nation erupted in cheers. The anticipated outcome had arrived, and everyone was incredibly excited. The terrifying wolf king was finally dead. People abroad were also thrilled, shouting and cheering, as this was good news for them too – they could now study how to kill the Black Dragon King.

"How exactly did they manage to neutralize the Azure Wolf's divine sense?" Relevant individuals abroad urgently wanted to know.

"After careful detection, there are no life signs in that area. The Azure Wolf King has been killed. Our mission is accomplished!" the military announced promptly. This news immediately brought cheers from all regions. The Azure Wolf King had killed so many and constantly issued threats, which had genuinely infuriated people for the past two days, leaving them with pent-up rage. Now that it was finally dead, everyone felt a great sense of relief and satisfaction.

A wave of jubilation swept through, and people took to the streets to celebrate. This night was destined to be sleepless.

Outside Shuntian City, the anomalous creatures retreated and ceased their advance. The next day, newspapers worldwide carried headlines about the killing of the Azure Wolf. On the internet, it was even more pervasive, with various reports flooding feeds from yesterday until now.

The impact of this battle was immense and immediate. On the very same day, conflicts in famous mountains and great rivers seemed to cool down abruptly, becoming less intense. Soon after, one of the anomalous kings spoke out!

In Songshan, at Dalin Temple, the ancient ape's voice resonated for tens to hundreds of kilometers as it declared its opposition to beast kings massacring cities, stating that all races could coexist peacefully and there was no need for such fierce conflict. It also urged all parties not to act impulsively and to discuss any matters peacefully first.

People were deeply surprised, some even suspecting that the Azure Wolf King might have been stealthily eliminated by this ape. Otherwise, why would the wolf's divine sense have failed? Only beast kings, who understood each other best, could devise a way to suppress it.

Soon, the White Snake from the Taihang Mountains also appeared and spoke. It coldly stated that the Azure Wolf died simply because it was too weak. Truly supreme powerful beings possess acute divine senses, capable of sensing danger half an hour in advance, making them fearless of any terrifying weapons. These words had a massive impact, shaking regions worldwide. Were beast kings truly so terrifying?! According to the White Snake, the Azure Wolf was merely the weakest of the beast kings, barely reaching that level!

"Yellow Ox, give Black Boss the communicator. I have something to ask," Chu Feng called out, wanting to know if the White Snake's words were true.

"Don't bother me, I'm busy!" the Great Black Ox replied immediately after taking the communicator.

"Black Boss, what are you busy with?" Chu Feng asked.

"Kid, I warn you, don't call me Black Boss again, or I'll come to Shuntian and deal with you myself!" the Great Black Ox was clearly displeased with the title.

Chu Feng let out a dry laugh, then called it Ox King, asking what it was really doing.

"Researching nuclear weapons!" the Ox King said impatiently.

Chu Feng was dumbfounded. What was this ox trying to do? Enter this field?! He quickly understood that this battle had indeed served as a powerful deterrent. The Great Black Ox had clearly been startled and was now temporarily studying nuclear weapons.

"It seems killing the Azure Wolf King was very effective; the anomalous creatures are all wary now," Chu Feng murmured to himself.

After the ancient ape from Songshan Dalin Temple and the White Snake from Taihang Mountains spoke one after another, people suddenly realized it seemed like a "good cop, bad cop" routine.

"It must have had a deterrent effect!" many speculated. In any case, people felt that a period of peace might now arrive. However, events often unfolded contrary to popular speculation.

After the Azure Wolf was eliminated, the birds and beasts outside Shuntian City retreated, but the beast tide in Shu remained, showing no signs of dispersion. Clearly, there was an anomalous king behind them, unfazed and still hostile, intent on causing major trouble.

"Bad news! An anomalous king has appeared in Shu!" This explosive news left many bewildered. They had just killed one beast king, and now another had emerged from the mountains?! Indeed, news about it, along with images, quickly spread online.

It was an eagle, its body gleaming like metal, radiating a terrifying sheen. With its wings spread, it was tens of meters long, soaring through the sky and exuding a formidable presence. All birds and beasts that saw it trembled, prostrating themselves on the ground in worship.

"Humans, you have enraged me! You killed my friend, the Azure Wolf King. This vendetta must be repaid!" The Eagle King, its body like dark gold, soared with outstretched wings, emitting a human voice that was utterly terrifying.

Boom! Someone witnessed its wings effortlessly shearing off a mountaintop, a terrifying sight. After these videos were uploaded online, everyone felt their scalp tingle with fear. People realized that this Eagle King was even more terrifying and would be incredibly difficult to deal with.

"Satellite lock on it, take it down!" Someone in the military department raged. They had just killed one Azure Wolf, and now another Eagle King appeared, openly defying them. Furthermore, it seemed this metallic-bodied Eagle King posed an even greater threat! The beast tide in Shu was caused by it, and now it had personally appeared.

"Your so-called powerful weapons are useless against me; you can't lock onto me. If you don't believe me, come ahead and see if this land is destroyed first, or if I fall first!" the Eagle King taunted. It spread its wings and soared, moving incredibly fast, breaking the sound barrier with terrifying sonic booms. People watched as it flashed past, its body gleaming with a cold metallic luster, like a sharp heavenly blade, effortlessly slicing an airplane in the distant sky.

Such a sight sent shivers down people's spines! The Eagle King, tens of meters long, was as large as an airplane, as hard as divine iron, indestructible, and possessed extreme speed. Combined with its terrifying divine sense, there was simply no way to lock onto it.

"I'll give you time to prepare. Starting from Shu, I will slaughter ten cities in a row!" The Eagle King's voice was cold, more domineering and laced with a scent of blood. As if demonstrating its power, it flew towards a large mountain, breaking the sound barrier with incredible speed, its wings spread and radiating light.

"Boom!" The mountain was split in two by it, astonishing everyone around the world, as these images were clearly captured by satellites.

"Myth reborn! This Eagle King is even more terrifying than the Azure Wolf!" Many realized there was big trouble. "How can it be this strong?!"

In Shu, fighter jets took off, aiming to lock onto the Eagle King and kill it.

"Crack!" The extraordinary Eagle King moved at extreme speed, unleashing a bolt of lightning from its mouth that struck down the fighter jet from a great distance. Missiles launched from the ground flew towards it, but the Eagle King easily dodged them. Just as it had claimed, these weapons were ineffective against it. Suddenly, a beam of light shot up from the ground, resembling a laser weapon. Unfortunately, the Eagle King received an early warning and evaded it. Then it opened its mouth, letting out a piercing cry, and a bolt of lightning struck down, blowing up the launch site below. Several probing attacks were effortlessly thwarted by it, a truly chilling display.

Both domestically and abroad, many experts frowned, sensing great trouble. This Eagle King was too terrifying and would be very difficult to eliminate.

"Time is running out. I am about to begin the massacre. Remember this day!" the Eagle King's chilling voice pierced the sky. Shu immediately plunged into chaos. People were terrified, many fleeing towards the city gates, causing widespread panic. After the Azure Wolf's city massacre, no one believed such an event was impossible anymore. Now, with an even more formidable Eagle King appearing, it would be even more brutal and terrifying.

At that moment, Shu was enveloped in fear. Meanwhile, people in other regions also felt a chill. With the anomalous creatures rising, so powerful and utterly ruthless, what future awaited humanity? They worried for the people of Shu, and for themselves, wondering where the Eagle King's rampage might ultimately spread. People abroad also felt a shiver, realizing that the evolution of anomalous creatures had exceeded all imagination and would be incredibly terrifying in the future. At this moment, many people despaired!

"Is everyone silent? Since no one opposes, I will begin!" the Eagle King said cruelly, a bone-chilling aura of murder emanating from it as it flew towards a city in Shu.

Swish! A blinding white light shot up from Mount Emei, incredibly brilliant and approaching at extreme speed. What was that? Everyone was stunned. Satellites captured the scene, shocking people. Shu was now the focal point, with all available satellites locked onto the area.

"Oh my god, what am I seeing? It looks like a... sword beam!""It shot up from Mount Emei?!" Someone shrieked, inexplicably shocked.

Shu was rich in legends of sword immortals; how could people not make the connection? Mount Emei and Mount Qingcheng were both considered "Shu Mountains" in myths and legends.

"Swish!" The white light was incredibly swift, moving at an unbelievable speed, catching up to the Eagle King directly. The Eagle King's heart pounded. It quickly changed direction, evading the attack.

"A flying sword! It's a flying sword!" At that moment, everyone who witnessed the scene became incredibly excited, unable to help but shout. Satellites captured the scene, shocking people both domestically and internationally!

Swish! The white light reversed, still incredibly swift, flying back towards the Eagle King.

Thud! This time, the Eagle King couldn't evade it. One of its wings, capable of splitting mountains, was pierced, and a large amount of blood spattered.

"My God, it actually pierced it!" Even people abroad exclaimed, filled with excitement and thrill."The ancient nation is truly miraculous! There are really sword immortals!?" Even some high-ranking Western officials exclaimed.

As for within the country, it was utter pandemonium. Originally disheartened and nearing despair, people never expected a white light to shoot from Mount Emei and pierce the Eagle King's wing.

"The Shu Mountain Swordsman has appeared!""There really are sword immortals in this world! It's astonishing!"

Above Shu, the Eagle King, bleeding and still emanating a metallic sheen, stopped coldly in the distance. It was seething with rage; it had actually been gravely wounded. Yet, it was also immensely wary, staring in a certain direction and demanding in a cold voice, "Who are you?"

The white light finally stopped, hovering high in the sky.

"This..." Not only the Eagle King was astonished, but all humans were dumbfounded. It wasn't a flying sword at all! It was a living creature, suspended there with an aura of serenity. A white crane, its wings shimmering and radiating a soft glow, was surrounded by a hazy white mist, as if enveloped in celestial energy. Its body was not large, similar to a normal white crane, but its spiritual aura was incomparable, like an ethereal immortal being. Its crown was red like agate, and while it had a few black feathers on its body, the rest were as white as mutton-fat jade. This was clearly a Red-crowned Crane. In folklore, it was also known as the Immortal Crane.

The Shu Mountain Swordsman was actually *it*?!

"Why are you helping humans?" the Eagle King demanded indignantly. They were both anomalous creatures just beginning their rise, yet this white crane was opposing it.

"Hundreds of years ago, I was injured and nearly died on Mount Emei. An old man saved me, gave me food and water. Without him, I would have died long ago and wouldn't have lived to see this day," the white crane spoke, its voice very calm, a pleasant, slightly magnetic male voice.

"So you're fighting me?" the Eagle King said coldly.

"Yes," the Immortal Crane replied, "that old man died centuries ago, but this is his homeland. I will not allow you to slaughter wantonly, nor will I let this land be stained with blood again."

Just then, an astonishing piece of news broke online. Mount Emei had officially gained a master today. Not long ago, all parties had conceded defeat, confirming it was occupied by a white crane. This news was leaked by someone from the Pre-Qin Research Institute! People were shocked. Without a doubt, this white crane had repelled all forces and convinced all relevant parties.

"What if I continue?" the Eagle King sneered.

"Then I will have to act!" the Immortal Crane declared, glowing brightly as it shot upwards with extreme speed, like a flying sword!