Chapter 184 - Ambush from All Sides

Chapter 184: Chapter 173: Ambush from All SidesAs the firelight dissipated and he could see the other party clearly, a master from the Natural Sect questioned, "Are you Yan Xinghe from the Blazing Flame mercenary group?"

"Indeed, it is I." Yan Xinghe stood beside Piao Miao and whispered, "I am employed by Earl Caesar to protect Miss Piao Miao."

"Hmph!" Another master from the Natural Sect slammed his wooden staff heavily and said in a deep voice, "You Blazing Flame incite civil wars, and now you even help someone from the Eagle Alliance. You really are used to playing both sides!"

"Hey, old man, let me tell you, we mercenaries just work for money. Whoever offers more, I work for them. If your Natural Sect can offer more than Earl Caesar, I will hand over Miss Piao Miao to you right away." Yan Xinghe said with a chuckle, showing no fear of the three powerful opponents.

"If that’s the case, then let me test the strength of the leader of the Blazing Flame mercenary group." The three masters from the Natural Sect joined forces, their three Lifewood staves merging into a giant wooden figure that launched an assault.

"You Natural Sect folks really don’t change your skills, do you? Boring." Yan Xinghe seemed very familiar with the Natural Sect, probably having fought them frequently. Facing the attack of the giant wooden figure, he was not at all worried. His top-grade sword emitted a clashing sound as flames soared high into the sky.

Fire overcomes wood, and the money Earl Caesar spent was truly worthwhile. If someone else had been there, they might not have been able to handle the Natural Sect trio.

The high-temperature flames caused the giant wooden figure to feel fear. Although it was a high-level creature that didn’t fear ordinary fire, Yan Xinghe was different; he had undergone refinement and enhancement in ancient ruins, and now the fire skills he released were of a higher grade. The giant wooden figure instinctively felt fear and dared not advance.

Often in professional counters like this, the result was simply an inability to fight, just like now. The three masters from the Natural Sect looked at each other, unsure of what to do. They were not Danni; they couldn’t reach a level where wood was unafraid of fire.

"All of you are not young anymore. You should go home and properly educate the next generation. Stop wandering around outside for no reason." Yan Xinghe didn’t seem to want to offend the Natural Sect too much and actively offered them a way out. His purpose was solely to ensure Piao Miao’s safety.

"So be it! We’re no match for you!" The three left in frustration. This finally resolved Piao Miao’s crisis.

"Thank you." Facing the man who had saved her, Piao Miao felt a hint of affection.

Yan Xinghe chuckled, "Let’s hurry. There are many more pursuers being temporarily held off by my men. Any later and I might not be able to protect you."

Upon hearing this, Piao Miao didn’t dare to delay and quickly rushed towards the border. Far behind, at the extremely distant horizon, Caesar was breaking through heavy encirclement, pointing fiercely at Piao Miao as she was about to cross the border.

Accompanied by the devastating fluctuations of Magic Power, the death index finger arrived in an instant. Yan Xinghe raised his sword to meet it, but his defenses were instantly shattered; the Death Finger pierced through his sword and shoulder without losing any of its destructive power.

Yan Xinghe looked shocked. Thankfully, his positioning was good, and only his shoulder was pierced.

Who was he? Why was he so formidable?

As Piao Miao crossed the border, strong hands embraced her. A very gentlemanly young man with striking heroic eyebrows had caught her.

Facing Caesar’s strike, the man raised his left palm. The immensely powerful Death Finger seemed to hit some solid object, crying out mournfully before exploding loudly.

Caesar had infused a vast amount of Magic Power into this strike, the explosion’s force enveloping the area within ten miles of the border. Yan Xinghe didn’t know how many times he was tossed about, his face a mess.

The one who blocked Caesar’s Death Finger would naturally not be harmed by the residual blast of the explosion, his clothes not even fluttering at the center.

The man looked towards the distant horizon where Caesar was and smiled, "Your skills are impressive, but may I ask for your honored name?"

"Hmph!" Caesar said deeply, "Earl Caesar. I hope you take good care of her. If she dares to step into my empire again, I will personally kill her!"

Earl Caesar smiled slightly, "Very well."