By the time the Nangong Guards who were resting nearby rushed over, they saw dozens of their companions with broken butts, dead as doornails. Their chrysanthemums immediately tightened, and they clamped their legs together, feeling a chill down below.
After Zhang Hao's incessant harassment, Nangong Lin had no choice but to recall all six teams of Nangong Guards. They no longer searched as six teams together. In any case, there was only one exit from the Demon Wild Forest. The outside was sealed off by members of the Nangong Family. Zhang Hao couldn't possibly escape. Of course, Nangong Lin had no idea that there was also a teleportation Array within the Demon Wild Forest. If Zhang Hao wanted to leave, he could do so through this teleportation Array.
Zhang Hao used so many methods precisely to force the other party to consolidate their teams, making it easier for him to catch them all in one swoop.
Nangong Lin's plan at this moment was to advance step by step. Of course, he would send out some scouts to search for Zhang Hao's whereabouts. If Zhang Hao was found, they could discover his location immediately.
A figure descended from the void and landed in front of Nangong Lin, respectfully saying to him, "Elder. Zhang Hao's whereabouts have been discovered ahead."
"Zhang Hao's whereabouts have been discovered? Excellent!"
Nangong Lin's previously gloomy face immediately showed a hint of joy. At this moment, he utterly hated Zhang Hao. During this period, he had also been tormented and left in a sorry state by Zhang Hao's sneak attacks. As his subordinates were sneak-attacked one by one, even when this Martial King needed to relieve himself, he had to find dedicated people to guard him before he felt at ease. This was an absolute humiliation for a Martial King.
"Immediately take me there."
Nangong Lin immediately led people to the place the Nangong guard had mentioned.
"Elder, please look. Here is a cluster of trampled footprints, which look very fresh. This indicates that the rogue passed through here not long ago," the Nangong guard responsible for tracking explained.
"Good. Six small teams. Surround him from the left, center, and right!" Nangong Lin said with great joy.
Nangong Lin was still very trusting of the judgment of that Nangong guard.
Although there were three thousand Nangong Guards, their speed was not slow. Half an hour later, relying on the Nangong guard's tracking, they arrived at a flat ground. The three thousand Nangong Guards looked at the figure standing upright on the plain, slowly approaching one by one. Perhaps they were scared by Zhang Hao earlier, as none of them dared to be careless at this moment, only advancing slowly.
Even Nangong Lin did not rush forward immediately. He had the divine archers among the surrounding Nangong Guards prepare special crossbow arrows. As soon as Zhang Hao took to the air, they would immediately shoot him dead. These special crossbow arrows were used to deal with Martial Kings. As long as the Martial Warrior was not a Martial King (high stage), they would have a very good effect.
However, as Nangong Lin led the Nangong Guards closer, he noticed that the person standing there seemed a little off. Nangong Lin raised his eyebrows and immediately rushed forward. He discovered that the so-called person was just a scarecrow dressed in Zhang Hao's clothes.
"Damn it..."
Nangong Lin struck down the scarecrow with a palm, his heart filled with rage.
Suddenly, Nangong Lin's expression changed, as if he had thought of something. That kid was so cunning, why would he lead them here for no reason? There must be a conspiracy.
"Not good, we retreat..."
As soon as Nangong Lin shouted, a playful laugh sounded in his ear. On a giant rock a hundred meters away, a Black-Clad Youth stood there with his hands behind his back. It was Zhang Hao.
"Nangong Lin, it's too late for you to retreat now."
Zhang Hao took out a scroll and threw it into the void.
This scroll was precisely the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation that Zhang Hao had obtained when he killed the Blood-Hair Old Man.
With a 'boom!', a huge explosion sounded. A golden pattern appeared in the void.
"What is this?"
Nangong Lin paled with fright, feeling an invisible force that confined all the Nangong Guards, as if they were trapped in an invisible cage.
"Is this an Array?"
Although Nangong Lin had never seen an Array Dao Master, he knew that Array Dao Masters existed on the True Martial Continent. This power was very similar to the Array he had seen described in ancient texts. At this moment, Nangong Lin's eyes were filled with panic.
"Everyone charge out, quickly..." Nangong Lin roared.
Under Nangong Lin's command, the Nangong Guards charged outwards fearlessly.
With 'boom!' 'boom!' explosions.
In the void, streaks of purple flames fell like rain. Because the flames were too dense, the Nangong Guards had no way to dodge. Moreover, they ignited upon contact.
"Ah ah ah!"
The Nangong Guards' horrific screams rang out, and their entire bodies were burned into fireballs.
Nangong Lin went mad. These Nangong Guards were his flesh and blood! One must know that the reason these three thousand Nangong Guards were under his control was naturally because they were trained by him. Among the Elders of the Nangong Family, although he ranked seventh, his status was extremely detached, also because he controlled this force of three thousand Nangong Guards.
And over the years, the Nangong Guards had indeed made great contributions to the Nangong Family. But at this moment, the elites of the Nangong Family were dying one by one before his eyes.
Nangong Lin led the Nangong Guards in a frantic assault on the Restriction, but the Restriction was too powerful. No matter how Nangong Lin led the Nangong Guards to charge, the Restriction remained as a roadblock blocking Nangong Lin's path.
And every moment, Nangong Guards were tragically dying under those fireballs.
Zhang Hao looked at the Nangong Guards falling in swathes, saying with some regret, "Although there are many of these Nangong Guards, their experience points are pitifully few. It would be better if they were Great Martial Masters."
Suddenly, Nangong Lin took out a small black sword.
"Poof!"
Nangong Lin spat a mouthful of fresh blood onto it. Immediately after, the originally dim sword suddenly erupted with dazzling light. In the void, the small sword seemed to inflate, gradually growing larger. It began to turn into a hundred-meter-long giant sword, charging towards the surrounding restrictive Array.
Zhang Hao, who was watching the show leisurely from the giant rock, suddenly changed his expression when he saw the giant sword. He sensed a terrifying energy aura from that giant sword.
"Damn it, it's just getting started! How can this Young Master let you leave so easily?"
Zhang Hao took out the Houyi Bow, drew the bow, and nocked an arrow.
Just as the giant sword was about to smash into the Array's Restriction, Zhang Hao's arrow shot out.
Nine Stars Arrow
Nine fiery red arrow shadows blasted towards the giant sword.
"Rumble!"
A violent explosion sounded.
The giant sword trembled slightly from the impact but still crashed into the Restriction of the Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation. The Evil Fire Sky Burning Formation trembled slightly. The light of the Restriction dimmed considerably.
Zhang Hao's brows furrowed, and he mused, 'What exactly is that giant sword? Why is it so terrifying?'