Human Clan Defender

Chapter 141: Battle Mairba



Two terrifying auras collided fiercely, like a torrential flood. In that instant, tiger roars and leopard howls shook the heavens and the Earth. The charge of the Barbarian Clan Cavalry came to an abrupt pause. Immediately following this, Shen Changqing's body leaped into the air. Gripping the Lengyue Blade with both hands, he slashed down fiercely.

RIP—

True Qi coalesced into a Blade Gang, which slashed out and instantly killed many members of the Barbarian Clan.

"Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar!"

Mairba's expression changed. Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar! The fact that his opponent was a warrior who had reached the Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar was something no one had ever mentioned to him.

Watching the relentless onslaught of the Blade Gang, he dared not hesitate and immediately threw a punch. The two forces collided.

BOOM—

The air exploded, and the shockwave swept out in all directions. Many Barbarian Clan cavalrymen were pushed back by the blast, tumbling from their mounts and falling to the ground.

At the same time, Shen Changqing remained unmoved. Mairba's body shook, and the monstrous beast he straddled seemed to endure immense pressure, letting out a pained roar.

"You are Mairba!" Shen Changqing declared, looking at the burly man on the beast before him as a tide of combativeness surged within. That last slash was delivered with almost my full strength. Although it was diminished after cutting through many Barbarians, Mairba still managed to block it firmly. His strength is truly remarkable. Among the Barbarian Clan Army, the only one who could withstand that slash is Mairba, a Grandmaster Realm expert. Therefore, his identity is self-evident.

After a long moment, Mairba spoke in a deep voice, "Since when did the Qin People have a warrior as strong as you? I do not kill the nameless. State your name!"

As he spoke, the soreness in his right arm significantly alleviated. Their previous exchange had made it clear to Mairba that Shen Changqing's strength was formidable. Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar! That alone explained a great deal.

However, even so, Mairba felt no fear. As a famed and valorous warrior of the Barbarian Clan, he was a natural-born fighter.

"Shen Changqing of Great Qin's Demon-Subduing Division!" Shen Changqing declared, his voice calm as he angled his Lengyue Blade towards the ground.

The Barbarian Clan Cavalry had now halted. Tens of thousands of them stretched out as far as the eye could see. Opposite this vast force stood a lone figure, blade in hand. Despite this, his aura did not wane in the slightest.

"Great Qin's Demon-Subduing Division!"

Mairba's gaze flickered. My first thought is a Defender Envoy. After all, besides a Defender Envoy, it's nearly impossible for an ordinary Demon Hunter to possess such techniques. And currently, the Great Wilderness Prefecture Demon-Subduing Division isn't very strong; only their Defender Envoys are noteworthy. The rest don't amount to much. I didn't expect the Eternal Alliance failed to keep all the Defender Envoys in the Great Wilderness Prefecture occupied. But perhaps it's for the better. I've been in the Great Wilderness Prefecture for some time and have yet to cross blades with a Defender Envoy from Great Qin.

"Today—" Mairba declared, "I shall slay you here!"

With that, Mairba suddenly leaped from the beast, swooping towards Shen Changqing like a great bird. His momentum arrived with him. He launched a punch mid-air, the fist-generated Gang Qi tearing through the sky with immense might.

Shen Changqing neither dodged nor retreated. He swept his Lengyue Blade horizontally, sending out a fierce Blade Gang that tore apart the incoming fist Gang Qi.

Seeing more Blade Gang slashing towards him, Mairba shifted his body in mid-air. The Blade Gang grazed past him. He then kicked out, unleashing a blast of tremendous power that caused a thunderous explosion in the air.

BOOM!!

Shen Changqing clenched his left fist and punched out as well. Fist met foot. Mairba tumbled in the air before landing firmly on the ground.

THUD—

As he landed, the ground beneath his feet seemed to shatter from a powerful impact.

Without a word, Mairba attacked again. Shen Changqing executed the Big Dipper Sky Gang footwork, wielding his Hundred Battles Blade Technique to meet him head-on.

On the battlefield, the two figures moved like phantoms, too fast to be seen clearly. Each collision created tremendous noise. Occasionally, stray Blade Gang and fist Gang Qi would lash out, devastating the surroundings and leaving ruin in their wake.

BOOM! BOOM!!

The entire Barbarian Clan Army watched this spectacular battle unfold, their faces marked by solemnity or admiration.

The Barbarian Clan revered strength above all else. Most Barbarians were born aspiring to become mighty warriors. The power displayed by both Mairba and Shen Changqing commanded their heartfelt respect. Such power was simply beyond what mere human strength could contend with.

"Barbarian God above! Lord Mairba and that Qin person are just too strong!" a Barbarian exclaimed, unable to contain his awe.

Too strong! Such might is despairingly overwhelming!

At this moment, on the Barbarian Clan's side, every expert of the Innate Realm wore a solemn expression.

"Priest, what do you think Lord Mairba's chances of winning are?" a Commander of Ten Thousand asked, turning his head to look at the Barbarian Clan Priest, whose expression was deeply concerned.

Hearing this, the Priest shook his head. "It's hard to say. That Qin person has reached the stage of Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar; his strength is unfathomably deep. Although Lord Mairba is also strong, he still falls somewhat short in comparison—"

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was quite clear: when it came to strength, Mairba was indeed a notch below Shen Changqing.

"However," the Priest continued, a faint smile appearing on his face, "with tens of thousands of our army present, even if that Qin person's methods are sky-piercing, he definitely won't escape unscathed."

In single combat, Mairba indeed doesn't have much chance of winning. But with the Barbarian Clan Army factored in, even a Grandmaster who has mastered Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar would meet his downfall.

"Everyone, be ready!" the Priest ordered in a deep voice. "Do not let that Qin person escape. If Lord Mairba is defeated, we must strike immediately!"

The other Commanders of Ten Thousand nodded in agreement.

Immediately, tens of thousands of soldiers from the Barbarian Clan Army began to disperse, forming a large encirclement to trap both combatants. Before long, the Barbarian Clan infantry, who had been following behind, also arrived. In an instant, the number of Barbarian Clan troops dramatically increased, causing the encirclement to become even tighter.

The Commanders of Ten Thousand were very clear: compared to hunting down a few thousand remnants of the Black Tiger Army, killing a Grandmaster capable of Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar would be a far greater achievement.

Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar... Although Great Qin boasts extraordinary individuals and fertile lands, there can't be many who have reached such a realm! Killing this man would be far better than annihilating those few thousand Black Tiger Army soldiers, the Priest thought, a meaningful smile on his face. Two or three thousand Black Tiger Army soldiers... how could they compare to an expert capable of Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar? We must ensure he doesn't leave this battle. With the right methods, the flesh of such a powerful expert can be refined into a formidable Puppet for our clan!

The potential strength of a Puppet crafted from an expert of Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar caliber was obvious with just a moment's thought. For a moment, the Priest's heart pounded with excitement.

In the center of the battlefield, Shen Changqing was still locked in combat with Mairba. Both were top-tier experts. Though Mairba had not reached the level of Tiger Leopard Thunderous Roar, he possessed far more combat experience. Crucially, Mairba was a genuine Grandmaster Level expert who had comprehended Martial Dao True Intent. Each of his strikes, while appearing ordinary, carried powerful spiritual intent that no common Martial Artist could match.

In contrast, although Shen Changqing had not comprehended Martial Dao True Intent, his physique and vital energy were incredibly powerful, far exceeding those of a typical Grandmaster. Comparing the two, each had their strengths. But frankly, Shen Changqing held a slight advantage.

After all, Shen Changqing was not lacking in combat experience either. He had fought many battles, and although he might not be as seasoned as Mairba, the gap wasn't excessively large. Moreover, as the battle progressed, his combat experience was steadily increasing.

As for Martial Dao True Intent, it was, plainly speaking, akin to a spiritual attack. Although Shen Changqing had not comprehended it, his robust vital energy had significantly fortified his spirit. Therefore, the Martial Dao True Intent Mairba displayed was not having a major impact on him.

Considering all factors and observing the flow of battle, Shen Changqing clearly held the upper hand.

BOOM—

Another Blade Slash shot out, the Blade Gang cutting through the air. Mairba raised his Protective Gang Qi, blocking the attack, then threw a punch. It was as if a war god roared in anger; a powerful phantom began to coalesce behind him.

"Martial Dao True Intent!"

Seeing the phantom take shape behind Mairba, Shen Changqing's gaze sharpened. From the moment that phantom appeared, he could feel the spiritual impact contained in his opponent's attacks grow stronger. Not only that, but each and every one of Mairba's moves then carried a certain Divine Charm. Although the attacks were fundamentally the same, they had fewer flaws and their power had increased significantly.

This was Shen Changqing's first battle against a Grandmaster Level expert since arriving in this world. In the past, he had learned about Grandmasters from others, but knowledge was one thing; personal experience was far more important. Through this battle, Shen Changqing found his understanding of Martial Dao True Intent deepening. Although these insights wouldn't directly help him comprehend it, they were still considerably beneficial.

The Barbarian Clan Army has now surrounded us, Shen Changqing thought, his attacks not pausing for a breath. I must defeat Mairba quickly. If this drags on and my stamina wanes, escape might not be certain!

Although he was fighting, he remained fully aware of his surroundings. The Barbarian Clan forming an encirclement clearly intended to trap and kill him here. In the past, Shen Changqing would have retreated before they could complete it. It was only because his skills had advanced and his courage grown that he dared to continue fighting.

Even as these thoughts raced through his mind, his offensive did not slacken for an instant. He executed another powerful Blade Slash. A deadly aura erupted, sweeping out like a furious gale, causing Mairba's expression to become extremely grave.


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