The two immortal cultivators high in the sky were caught off guard and were hit directly in the face.
There was no scene of blood and flesh flying. Around them, there were only concentric ripples in the air. An invisible force was blocking the tidal wave of bullets.
"Huh, what kind of artifact is this?" Facing the sudden siege of thousands of mortals, the two immortal cultivators were as calm as usual. Kou Hong's right hand reached out and pulled a soldier into the sky, seizing the gun in the soldier's hand to scrutinize it carefully while throwing the soldier out casually.
"Quite interesting, using a delicate mechanical structure instead of a spell formation, and using the explosive power of a mortal object instead of spiritual power. It can actually erupt with the power of the early stage of Qi Refining…” Kou Hong understood the principle of the gun after only a glance.
He shook his head, "I didn't expect that after a few thousand years had passed, the mortals banished to the Immortal Extinction Land would actually be able to research such a subtle object. Unfortunately, it can only work in this land lacking the Great Dao. Outside the Land of Immortal Extinction, it's just a pile of useless copper and refined iron." After saying that, the gun in his hand instantly disappeared into thin air, as if he had casually put it away.
"As a mere mortal, how dare you make a move against us immortal cultivators. Originally, I still had some guilt in my heart, but now it seems that it's you guys who are seeking death yourselves!"
Kou Hong stood tall and looked at the unknown number of densely packed mortal soldiers in the darkness, contempt flashing in his eyes.
His right hand quickly waved about in the empty space in front of him, drawing out intricate patterns.
Countless sparks suddenly appeared from the darkness, like a prairie fire that had been condensed into huge fireballs.
"Dao Art: Fire Dragon's Roar!”
As Kou Hong shouted in a cold voice, more crimson flames spread from the huge fire clusters, which served as the nodes, and they burned outwards in unison. In just a few moments, the flames were like flesh and blood, connecting the fire clusters in the sky.
A fearsome dragon composed of crimson flames appeared over Xuanjing City.
The fiery dragon raised its head and let out a resounding roar as it stretched its body and then slammed downwards.
"Boom!"
Violent explosions rang out incessantly.
Buildings in Xuanjing City were like small toys, easily destroyed without the slightest resistance.
And as if the red flames had a mind of their own, they devoured and burned everything they could touch after landing on the ground.
In the blink of an eye, this Xuanjing City turned into a blazing inferno!
However, Kou Hong, who had caused all of this, frowned, his face in disbelief.
Because he realized that although the Xuanjing City below looked miserable, the vast majority of the soldiers actually survived his strike!
One had to know that the Fire Dragon's Roar that he had unleashed in a fit of rage was already his full strength.
The might of a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Cultivator was not something that mortals could resist!
Even if those soldiers were well-trained and had taken out their protective gear and hid in the corners of the building for protection the moment they saw him casting the spell, they should have suffered many more casualties!
What's going on?
Kou Hong was shocked and skeptical, and in an instant, he seemed to have realized something. With a wave of his hand, Kou Hong examined one of the tiny metal objects that was previously fired at him but was easily resisted by his body-protecting aura.
"This is…” Kou Hong's face changed dramatically, and he then alertly swept his gaze towards the surroundings, the contempt in his gaze turning into scorn.
"These concealed weapons have been soaked with mortal blood, contaminated with Immortal-Mortal Miasma..." Dao Xuanzi's voice also came over, his face ugly.
"We just arrived at this place and were ambushed. Moreover, the other party has utilized the Immortal-Mortal Miasma, so it's obvious that they came prepared. Could it be that behind these mortals, there are immortal cultivators guiding them?" The duo glanced at each other, and several thoughts immediately flashed through their minds. "No matter what, this place is a trap, and we should not stay for long."
Although Dao Xuanzi and Kou Hong were fighting to the death for the Golden Core Technique, that was their private affair.
Now that unexpected variables have arisen in the form of the ambush of thousands of mortals, with the hundred years of tacit understanding of the two, they both at the same time subconsciously chose to escape first.
Perhaps discovering the duo's attempts, the gunfire that had stalled due to the Fire Dragon's Roar resounded once again!
However, this deepened the suspicions in Dao Xuanzi and Kou Hong's hearts.
These mortals obviously had an agenda!
"Go!" The two were about to flee when they heard a voice ring out from below.
"Dao Xuanzi! Kou Hong! If the two of you flee, the news that you have obtained a Golden Core technique will spread throughout the cultivation world!"
The voice came from all directions of Xuanjing City, echoing continuously in this night with unending reverberations.
The voice was somewhat old, but the tone was incomparably certain and cold.
Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi's figures froze in their tracks as they looked shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.
"How is this possible? The matter of us obtaining the Golden Core Technique was clearly known only to the two of us, so how could the news have leaked out?" For a moment, the duo fell into a deep state of fear.
The two of them ventured into a cave to explore its secrets, and then Kou Hong seized the technique and fled. Dao Xuanzi followed in hot pursuit, and Kou Hong was desperate enough to take the risk of breaking into a Land of Immortal Extinction to seek a ray of hope…
The people encountered during this period of time flashed in their minds one by one.
Who was it?
And just as the duo's minds were shaken, in the darkness, dozens of cannonballs with fiery trails were fired from various unexpected locations and flew towards the duo.
“You’re seeking death!" Kou Hong recovered from his shock and then became even more furious.
"Dao Art: Inferno Explosion!"
A huge ring of fire was vaguely generated out of thin air.
"Not good, quickly dodge, Kou Hong!" Right at this moment, Dao Xuanzi's voice rang out urgently.
"Hmm?" Kou Hong was stunned, but with a sweep of his divine sense, fear appeared in his eyes.
He was about to dodge, but it was already too late.
Dozens of shells detonated around them.