Some of the fangs were even severed by the blade intent, splintering into halves—or more.Even so, the power within the fangs remained formidable. They continued to strike the blade relentlessly, gradually slowing the Green Dragon Crescent Blade, grinding down its sharp edge. A harrowing image unfolded.
"Golden Body!!"As the fangs swept toward his flesh, Guan Yu uttered a soft cry.
In response, golden light erupted from his body, layer upon layer, enveloping him entirely. His flesh turned golden, as if forged from pure gold—radiating an aura of unyielding strength.Fangs struck his body, producing sharp, metallic clangs. Even those that pierced into him were halted by a powerful force—barely scratching the surface of his skin.
Neigh—!!
The Scarlet Scale Horse beneath him let out a fierce whinny and charged forward with Guan Yu atop it, tearing through the field of fangs. Explosions and collisions echoed across the battlefield.
Suddenly, a flash of the blade.
A torrent of blood shot into the sky.
With it, a dog's head flew into the air, eyes still wide with disbelief.
"This blade—was for your dog head."
Guan Yu sat tall upon his horse, holding his blade horizontally, eyes icy cold as he stared at the now-headless Gou Buqi.
"What a fast strike... what ruthless blade intent... To slay someone in the Fate Diagram realm while still in the Fate Aperture realm... How could such strength exist among humans?"
Gou Buqi's severed head still spoke as it flew through the air, disbelief etched into every word. He could not accept it. He had expected to crush Guan Yu with ease—how had it turned out like this?
Clang! Clang! Clang!
As the head ascended higher, the surrounding fangs surged together, forming a river of ivory that enveloped it. In a blink, it vanished—breaking through space.
"This blade—I will remember."His voice echoed in the void.
Though beheaded, Gou Buqi had not truly fallen. Evidently, he still lived—retreating swiftly from Ling Mountain with no intention to stay. The swarm of fangs wrapped up his broken body and vanished into the distance.
"Beheading yet not dying—truly strange."Guan Yu's phoenix-like eyes narrowed as he watched Gou Buqi flee. He didn't give chase.Unleashing that one blade had already taken a toll. It was no easy feat.
There was no point in pursuing a desperate foe—especially not before the eyes of countless geniuses from across all races.Every move had to be made with care.
There was no simple genius among those seated here.
"Excellent!!"
"What a strike! That dog-head dared to show off before our Human Race—only such a direct response is fitting. Let him know who he's dealing with!"
"Guan Yu! This is the legendary Martial Saint—Lord Guan. On ancient battlefields, he was unstoppable. And now on the Eternal Continent, his light still shines! Fate Aperture against Fate Diagram—he's truly powerful!"
"Well done! He's raised the morale of the Human Race! If Guan Yu is here, I wonder if the legendary sworn brothers—Liu Bei and Zhang Fei—are also around? Liu Bei aside, Zhang Fei's strength should be no less than Guan Yu's."
At this moment, Human cultivators across the Divine-Demon Battlefield were in an uproar.Many had heard of Guan Yu—his name was not just a symbol of strength, but also of loyalty and righteousness, revered throughout the ages.
Now, with one blow that severed Gou Buqi's head, it was as though divine light had shone upon Guan Yu.Even though his body was covered in wounds and blood flowed freely, his momentum remained unshaken.
"Brother… Third Brother… If you see this, know that I'm here. Someday, we will reunite."Guan Yu looked skyward, as though peering across vast distances, whispering his vow to the heavens.
His appearance today served two purposes:First, to defend the dignity of the Human Race.Second, this was the Ling Mountain, under the gaze of all present on the battlefield. If Liu Bei and Zhang Fei were still alive, they would surely see him here. Fighting for the Human Race.
"Second Brother…"At this moment, atop the walls of Falling Sun City, Zhang Fei trembled. His brawny frame shook as emotion overwhelmed him. His eyes glistened with tears.He had recognized Guan Yu the moment he stepped onto Zhenlong Platform.
"Second Brother, you're alive—I knew it! If I had known you were going, I would've begged the King to take me too!"Zhang Fei looked regretful. He hadn't considered this possibility earlier. Now that he saw Guan Yu, he was filled with remorse.But now—even if he left, he could never reach Ling Mountain in time. Once the Spirit Fruit Banquet ended, the Divine-Demon Battlefield would be sealed.
"Still, it's enough to know you're alive. But where is our elder brother? Did he attend the banquet too?"Zhang Fei said hopefully.
"General Zhang, General Guan's safety is indeed the best news."Strategist Jia Xu spoke up beside him."As for your elder brother, if he did enter the battlefield, he would surely realize that the banquet is a place where you three could reunite. Even if he's not completely certain, there's a strong chance. With his character, he shouldn't be absent in such a moment of Human unity."
"Yes! I believe in Big Brother. He never hesitates in moments like this!"Zhang Fei said loudly, nodding firmly.He had absolute faith in Liu Bei's morals.
Jia Xu smiled faintly, but didn't comment further.
Elsewhere in the Divine-Demon Battlefield, in a war fortress, a middle-aged man dressed in black robes stared at the scene projected in the sky.Tears shimmered in his eyes. A deep regret colored his face.
"Second Brother… I didn't expect you would really come. If I had known, even if the banquet were dangerous beyond reason, I would have gone. But now—it's too late."
This man was none other than Liu Bei.
He hadn't attended the banquet.He had chosen to defend the fortress, using the ongoing endless attacks from the Eternal Night Legion as justification.He had hesitated. He had feared the risk and decided to stay.
Now, he felt deep remorse.He knew better than anyone the strength of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.With their support, he could overcome any difficulty—maybe even create a new dynasty.
But now, it was all slipping away.
The wounds on Guan Yu's body meant nothing to him.
Looking toward Ling Mountain, he mounted his horse without hesitation and charged straight toward the now-vacant seat that once belonged to Gou Buqi.No one stopped him.
This seat now belonged to Guan Yu—to a Human genius.
"Hmph!"
Many of the other racial prodigies looked uncomfortable.A mere Fate Aperture realm cultivator had slain someone in the Fate Diagram realm—and taken a seat among them. It was a loud slap to their pride.
Weren't they the ones saying Humans had no true geniuses?
Now what? Who would dare say a word?
Though their hearts fumed, though they were filled with indignation and resentment, no one dared speak.Because high above, Yi Tianxing sat upon the Summit Throne, calm and unyielding.Even their best minds feared the piercing might of his arrow.
They could only watch Guan Yu take his seat.This was reality now.
Yi Tianxing looked at Guan Yu and nodded slightly.
Though he knew Zhang Fei would surely see Guan Yu, he made no attempt to stop what was to come.
"Our Human Race has geniuses."
He said this softly—but it was a direct rebuttal to all who had previously scoffed at humanity.
The Human Race is not inferior to any other.The Human Race must rise.
"One man is not enough. Just Guan Yu alone cannot place the Human Race at the top. It's not enough. Not nearly enough."
The Golden Behemoth King responded coldly.
A single Guan Yu couldn't hold up the entire Human Race—just like Yi Tianxing alone couldn't suppress all other races.The Human Race had not yet proven itself worthy of being the leader of all living beings.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
Just as his voice fell—The void began to shake.
A sound echoed through the heavens—heavy footsteps pounding rhythmically.
In the distance, red light surged and stained the sky.
That red… was not only light, but blood.