The first to enter the Demon Wild Forest were three thousand Nangong Guards, who were composed of the Nangong Family's elites. The lowest cultivation level among them was Martial Master. It can be said that the Nangong Family's ability to become the number one Family in the Balong Empire, excluding the royal Family, was greatly due to these three thousand Nangong Guards. The General of the Nangong Guards is the Seventh Elder Nangong Lin, one of the Nangong Family's ten Elders.
Three of the ten Elders have already been killed in the Zhang Family. Now only seven remain. The Nangong Family has also suffered a loss of vitality.
Nangong Jing looked at Nangong Lin and said solemnly, "Seventh Brother, this time, it's all up to you."
"I have great confidence in the Nangong Guards. Even if the opponent is a Martial Grandmaster, the Nangong Guards can still peel off a layer of skin from them. However, after all, the opponent is a Martial King. Our Nangong Guards are good at ground combat. If we engage in a fight, there is still a significant disadvantage," Nangong Lin said with some worry.
"Haha, Seventh Brother, have you forgotten? If it were elsewhere, First Brother wouldn't dare say, but this is the Demon Wild Forest. In the Demon Wild Forest, even a Martial King doesn't dare to fly freely in the air, as it will attract attacks from Wang Beasts," Nangong Jing laughed.
Nangong Lin slapped his head and laughed, "Haha, I did overlook that. First Brother, don't worry, this time Seventh Brother will definitely capture this scoundrel and hand him over to the Family Head and First Brother for judgment."
"Yes, but this kid is very cunning, Seventh Brother must not be careless. If necessary, the Family Head will also personally take action," Nangong Jing said.
"No need, First Brother, Second Brother, just watch Seventh Brother here. As long as we can find this scoundrel, the Nangong Guards will definitely crush him to pieces," Nangong Lin said with a cold snort.
"I hope Seventh Brother's trip goes smoothly," Nangong Jing said.
Zhang Hao, who was waiting in the Demon Wild Forest, also saw the Nangong Guards of the Nangong Family.
Zhang Hao looked at the three thousand Nangong Guards and sneered, "You think you can do anything to Young Master with just these people?"
However, Zhang Hao was not arrogant. He knew that while these militarized soldiers might not have high individual abilities, they relied on battle formations, which could unleash power more than ten times their own. Therefore, Zhang Hao decided to test the combat power of these Nangong Guards.
"Nangong Yuntao, you lead a small team. Search over there. If you find anything, send a signal, and we will come immediately," Nangong Lin said to a youth.
"Yes, Elder!"
Nangong Yuntao led a small team to search towards the west.
Seeing this, Zhang Hao's eyes lit up, knowing this was an opportunity. Thus, he quietly followed.
It must be said that these three thousand Nangong Guards were well-trained. Their bodies exuded a sharp killing aura. They had clearly seen blood and were not green recruits.
Zhang Hao intended to test the combat power of these Nangong Guards to better plan for the subsequent hunt and battle.
Zhang Hao quietly flew to the treetops above this group of Nangong Guards. Although this group of Nangong Guards was well-trained, their strength was far inferior to Zhang Hao's. Therefore, these Nangong Guards were completely unaware.
Looking at the Nangong Guard who was lagging behind at the end, Zhang Hao floated down and slashed with his blade.
This slash was fast, accurate, and ruthless. The Nangong Guard didn't even let out a groan, and his head was separated from his body.
"Enemy attack!"
"Screech..." A sound similar to a whistle rang out.
The Nangong Guards indeed lived up to their reputation as the well-trained elites of the Nangong Family. They quickly reacted. Spears were thrust towards Zhang Hao's body.
"Get lost!"
Zhang Hao slashed out with his blade, repelling the foremost spear. Just as he was about to pounce, he saw the battle formation rotate, completely converting his power.
It really is a battle formation! Zhang Hao's heart tightened.
The power of a battle formation is not that simple. Originally, even if Zhang Hao faced many opponents, he wasn't afraid. No matter how many people there were, as long as he defeated them one by one, it would be in vain. But a battle formation perfectly solved this problem. It could convert the power of a hundred people into one. This meant that Zhang Hao was not actually fighting one person; he was facing a hundred people.
"Kill! Kill!"
Under the command of the General, all the Nangong Guards attacked together.
"Hundred Blade Slash!"
Zhang Hao's expression was solemn as he unleashed seventeen consecutive slashes. Seventeen blade lights ground towards those Nangong Guards.
"Dog Slaughtering Style!"
The Nangong Guards' formation changed again. It became filled with a towering Killing Intent, and endless energy condensed into a single point.
Dozens of spears thrust out simultaneously, pressing towards Zhang Hao.
The forces of both sides collided.
"Boom!"
Over a dozen spears were cut off. Seven Nangong Guards were cut in half. However, the other Nangong Guards still charged forward one after another, stabbing towards Zhang Hao, quickly filling the gap that had just appeared.
"What terrifying Nangong Guards!"
Zhang Hao once again sent over a dozen Nangong Guards flying with a single slash. He heard the sound of a signal arrow being shot, knowing that the other party had notified others to come. Knowing that staying longer would trap him in a heavy encirclement, he rose up and darted away.
"Shoot arrows!"
Nangong Yuntao gave the order.
The Nangong Guards simultaneously lowered their spears, took out the small crossbows from their waists, aimed at Zhang Hao, and fired arrows like locusts.
"Hmph!"
Zhang Hao used the Copper Wall Battle Body. Although the crossbow bolts were powerful, they couldn't penetrate Zhang Hao's protective energy shield. They hit it and fell off one after another.
Zhang Hao casually picked up a crossbow bolt and threw it at the General of that Nangong Guard team, Nangong Yuntao.
The crossbow bolt, which was originally only moderately powerful, when thrown by Zhang Hao, was more than ten times stronger.
A black light streaked across the void. The General of that Nangong Guard small team, Nangong Yuntao, had no idea that Zhang Hao would make such a move. He had no defenses. However, even if he had been prepared, facing Zhang Hao's sudden attack, he likely wouldn't have survived.
"Ah!"
The crossbow bolt shot into Nangong Yuntao's throat, piercing it. A jet of blood gushed out.
"General!"
The remaining Nangong Guards were instantly shocked and quickly supported the General. But he was already dead.
Looking at the Nangong Guards surrounding him from all directions, Zhang Hao sneered and flew away.
Nangong Lin arrived with his men immediately, but upon seeing the scene in disarray, especially when he saw that Nangong Yuntao had been killed, his expression immediately darkened.
"Where is he?" Nangong Lin asked a deputy General.
The deputy General of this small team said shamefully, "Originally, our small team had surrounded the opponent, but his combat power was too strong, especially since he didn't confront us head-on. After we fired the signal arrow, he retreated. He also shot and killed our General."
"Damn it, this is too much," Nangong Lin angrily slashed a nearby large tree.
After his anger slightly subsided, Nangong Lin asked the deputy General, "When you fought with the opponent, how did you feel about his combat power, and how did he compare to our Nangong Guards?"
The deputy General thought for a moment and said, "This person's combat power is absolutely terrifying. If the General hadn't fired the signal arrow and Elder you hadn't arrived with your men, our small team would definitely have been no match. However, if we form groups of five hundred as a unit, we should be able to contend."
Nangong Lin pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, let's form small teams of five hundred, and search in six directions. We must find the person and kill without mercy."