The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2743 - 2718: Seize the Commander Flag, Annihilate All! (5 Updates)

As the night deepens and the moon climbs high, Lin Bai, moving swifter than the celestial body, reaches a canyon. A subtle aura emanates from within, drawing him down into its depths.

"I have long awaited your arrival," Lin Bai's voice, devoid of emotion, echoes from the canyon floor as he surveys a shadowed recess.

From the darkness, a blood-drenched woman in white apparel emerges, staggering towards Lin Bai. She raises her head, her face ashen, eyes crimson, and twin rivulets of blood mark her cheeks. It is clear she has wept for an extended period. This is Tang Yuezhi.

Lin Bai inquires, "What transpired? I observed numerous Tang Family martial artists earlier who..." He immediately seeks clarification, "Precisely what occurred?"

At his words, the tears Tang Yuezhi had momentarily stemmed begin to flow anew. A tremor wracks her body, her countenance etched with anguish. She attempts to cry out, but no sound escapes her lips!

Witnessing Tang Yuezhi's profound distress, Lin Bai's heart softens. With a gentle sigh, he advances, drawing her into his embrace, and murmurs softly, "Weep if you must."

Instinctively, Tang Yuezhi clings to Lin Bai, pressing her forehead against his chest. A heart-wrenching sob escapes her, its mournful sound reverberating through the canyon!

Such a cry, filled with utter despair and desolation!

Lin Bai harbors no intention of exploiting Tang Yuezhi's vulnerability; he comprehends the immensity of the tragedy she has endured. What she needs is not mere solace, but a sanctuary for her grief.

Tang Yuezhi weeps for a long while, finally succumbing to exhaustion within Lin Bai's arms.

Lin Bai then gently asks, "Now, would you be able to tell me what exactly happened?"

Emerging from Lin Bai's embrace, Tang Yuezhi shakes her head, murmuring, "Thank you, Lin Bai."

"Thank you for providing a shoulder to lean on during my tears!"

"Thank you for agreeing to represent the Tang Family as a Guest Official in the Dragon City Battle!"

"But now, it all seems to hold no meaning." Tang Yuezhi speaks with profound despair.

The hundreds of Tang Family martial artists have tragically perished, leaving Tang Yuezhi as the sole survivor.

Given their current strength, even if they were to reach Dragon City, they would be utterly outmatched by the other seven clans, let alone secure the Commander Flag!

Tang Yuezhi understands that the Tang Family's opportunity to contend for the Commander Flag has vanished.

Tang Yuezhi recounts, "After we parted ways, we were ambushed by martial artists from the Qian Family. Every single one of the hundreds of Tang Family martial artists was annihilated by the Qian Family!"

"Now, I fear I am the only one left from the entire Tang Family!"

"And thus, we have forfeited our chance to compete for the Commander Flag!" Tang Yuezhi declares with a heavy heart.

The Zhao Family, boasting over eight hundred martial artists, and the Qian Family, similarly equipped with over eight hundred fighters, presented a formidable challenge even when the Tang Family had their full contingent. With the decimation of the other Tang Family members, leaving only Tang Yuezhi, any hope of victory against the Zhao and Qian Families is extinguished.

"Are you truly giving up?" Lin Bai's brow furrows in concern.

Tang Yuezhi offers a bitter smile. "If I don't give up, what other option remains?"

Lin Bai scoffs, "Do you have any inkling of the immense effort your father expended to obtain the 'Houtu Divine Thunder Skill'? Do you comprehend the lengths he went to in inviting me to lend my aid?"

"And now, you are prepared to surrender?"

Tang Yuezhi's thoughts turn to Tangjing Xiu, recalling how he allied with six other elders to infiltrate the Houtu City Wang Family and seize the 'Houtu Divine Thunder Skill' solely to secure Lin Bai's assistance.

Tang Yuezhi retorts, her voice laced with anger, "Do you presume I am ignorant of my father's sacrifices for this Dragon City Battle?"

"Lin Bai, my understanding surpasses even yours!"

"In preparation for this Dragon City Battle, numerous young women of marriageable age within the Tang Family were compelled to wed martial artists they did not desire, merely to secure alliances for the Tang Family!"

"For the sake of this Dragon City Battle, my father bore the full brunt of the Elder Pavilion's pressure, depleting all familial resources to bolster our strength!"

"For this Dragon City Battle, my father and six other elders combined forces to breach the Houtu City Wang Dynasty, stealing the 'Houtu Divine Thunder Skill' to ensure your presence!"

"The elders of my clan, the scions of my family, my father... they all meticulously prepared for this Dragon City Battle!"

"But now... it is not a matter of my willingness to concede!"

"It is a stark reality that all hope has been extinguished!"

"With only me remaining from the Tang Family, how can I possibly contend against the Zhao Family and the Qian Family for the Commander Flag?"

Tang Yuezhi cries out passionately to Lin Bai, her words revealing the deep-seated reluctance behind her despair.

"No, not only the Tang Family, but I am also here with you..." Lin Bai stated flatly, his gaze fixed on Tang Yuezhi.

"You? Haha!" Tang Yuezhi scoffed. "Lin Bai, I acknowledge your exceptional nature and your unfathomable might, but do you truly believe you can sway the thousands of martial artists from the Zhao and Qian Families single-handedly?"

Lin Bai offered a smile. "So, it's deemed impossible? A mere thousand martial artists!"

Tang Yuezhi responded with a wry smile. "You lack the power to avert this impending ruin!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Bai erupted into hearty laughter. "Tang Yuezhi, do not presume that because you are the foremost Tianjiao of the Heishui City Tang Family, the current favored daughter, you can use yourself as a yardstick to measure everyone else's capabilities!"

"Let me enlighten you, you understand nothing of true strength!"

With those words, Lin Bai seized Tang Yuezhi's wrist and steered her out of the canyon.

Tang Yuezhi cried out, "Where are you taking me?"

Lin Bai chuckled. "Did you not just claim my strength was insufficient to turn the tide of defeat?"

"Today, I shall escort you to witness what genuine power entails!"

"Today, I will unveil before you the essence of a true powerhouse!"

Lin Bai flashed a wicked grin, dragging Tang Yuezhi from the canyon. He declared coldly, "Let us proceed to Dragon City, seize the Commander Flag, and eradicate all opposition!"

Thus, Lin Bai, with Tang Yuezhi's wrist firmly in his grasp, advanced into Dragon City.

Currently, Dragon City houses a scarce number of martial artists.

The majority of other families are engaged in continuous conflict within the Dragon City Mountain Range.

The Zhao Family, the Qian Family, and the Zhou Family – these three formidable clans have yet to make an appearance in Dragon City.

Lin Bai and Tang Yuezhi were the initial martial artists to set foot within Dragon City's confines.

Dragon City stood as a desolate, deserted metropolis.

Lin Bai, maintaining his grip on Tang Yuezhi's wrist, traversed the weathered streets of Dragon City, eventually arriving at its very heart.

There, a flag of deepest black was planted into the earth. Standing beside it was a middle-aged man with a pallid complexion – unmistakably Zhao Wuji!

Observing Lin Bai and Tang Yuezhi's approach, particularly Lin Bai, Zhao Wuji's countenance darkened. He spoke with icy disdain, "You declared you would not gamble for the Dragon City Battle!"

"And yet, here you stand!"

Zhao Wuji addressed Lin Bai as they drew nearer.

Lin Bai let out a soft laugh. "The Tang Family demonstrated their earnestness, compelling my attendance. That flag beside you is the Commander Flag; relinquish it."

Zhao Wuji glanced at the blood-drenched Tang Yuezhi and gave a hollow laugh. "The Tang Family must have endured a slaughter, leaving only Tang Yuezhi alive? Even if you two secure the Commander Flag now, you will be incapable of its defense."

Lin Bai retorted with a sneer, "Whether we can defend it is our concern!"

"Now, hand over the Commander Flag... to me!"

Lin Bai planted himself firmly before Zhao Wuji, his declaration leaving no room for doubt.

Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes. With a flick of his wrist, the Commander Flag beside him soared through the air and landed directly in Lin Bai's hand. Subsequently, Zhao Wuji ascended into the heavens, taking his position amidst the clouds, not departing Dragon City.

He chuckled, "I am eager to witness how you two shall repel the onslaught of numerous formidable cultivators!"