Journey to the West: Starting from Changing Sun Wukong’s fate
Chapter 700 - 537: Li Feng, who has fallen into devilry, may attain immortality and indestructibility_2

Chapter 700: Chapter 537: Li Feng, who has fallen into devilry, may attain immortality and indestructibility_2

With a clang, the Square Sky Halberd was planted in front of Yuanshu, still trembling on the ground, its immense force beyond words.

Should it enter the ranks of the soldiers, such a fierce general would likely be like a wolf among sheep; each strike would assuredly kill if it hit, and wound if it grazed.

"Where is Zhang Xun? This Wang Yang, after the great battle, is probably exhausted. You will lead the troops forward next. We must capture Wang Yang today,"

Upon Yuanshu’s order, Zhang Xun, who was originally shocked by Wang Yang’s strength, now had his entire face contort with ugliness, because Zhang Xun knew his own limitations.

Even military generals like Ji Ling died in less than two exchanges, and he was supposed to lead men forward? Even with a surrounding attack, his chances of victory were slim.

However, Yuanshu didn’t see it that way. Even if Wang Yang’s strength was unmatched by ordinary people, he was still ultimately mortal, and mortals eventually reach their limit of strength.

As long as he had enough soldiers, Wang Yang would be piled upon until death. Moreover, Wang Yang only had five thousand cavalry. No matter how formidable they were, they couldn’t possibly take on Shouchun’s hundred thousand soldiers and horses.

"Understood!"

Even though he knew this was a death sentence, Zhang Xun had no choice but to comply. When the ruler orders, the subject must obey.

The filial piety of heaven and earth, the respect for one’s teachers, are things ingrained in everyone’s bones; Zhang Xun was no exception.

"If you manage to kill Wang Yang, you will not be ill-rewarded,"

Yuanshu said as much, but Zhang Xun’s face was filled with bitter smiles. A general who could sever the Square Sky Halberd with a Longsword was not so easy to deal with.

"It’s my honor to serve my lord,"

Zhang Xun had no choice but to accept the task, despite his deep reluctance. Watching Wang Yang commanding his twin horses from afar, Zhang Xun was overwhelmed with a sense of powerlessness.

Descending to within the city walls, changing his armor, Zhang Xun polished his Long Spear with the utmost earnestness. This spear had been with him for a long time, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it his brother in life and death.

His armor was a dull brown, but it seemed crimson due to being stained with too much enemy blood.

"Old friend, this might be our last battle. Dying on the battlefield is the mission of every military general,"

As he caressed his armor, Zhang Xun couldn’t help but sigh. Since joining the army, he always knew he would die on the battlefield.

He just never thought this day would come so soon. He was still young, and had followed Yuanshu because back then Yuanshu had ambition and power. That was why he had joined.

Even though Yuanshu was at a disadvantage, Zhang Xun still believed that one day Yuanshu would rise, and he himself would surely rise to prominence.

But now, it seemed he wouldn’t live to see that day. He would probably be unable to withstand Wang Yang’s might. Zhang Xun had great aspirations, but they were matched with only a third-rate military general’s capabilities. Such a disparity forced Zhang Xun into despair. After all, sometimes not having the ability to match one’s ambitions is a burden too.

Thinking thus, Zhang Xun felt as if a bottle of mixed emotions had been overturned in his heart, and a rush of different feelings engulfed him.

"Zhang Xun, do you resign yourself to be slain by an obscure general?"

Being a military general, Zhang Xun was naturally alert, and with a jerk of his Long Spear, he thrust it backward.

Zhang Xun didn’t bother to see who was behind him; his spear still entered flesh.

He took a careful look and saw that it was Li Feng. Zhang Xun had been deeply impressed by Li Feng’s performance in court earlier that day.

But at this moment, his Long Spear had pierced into Li Feng’s heart. A cold dread filled Zhang Xun as he realized the gravity of his mistake. Now was the time when Yuanshu needed people the most.

Although what Yuanshu did was often dishonorable, his own disrespect towards his lord was an even greater wrongdoing, and Zhang Xun was terrified.

"There’s no need to panic; such an attack can’t harm me!"

Under Zhang Xun’s stunned gaze, Li Feng pulled out the spearhead from his chest, which was still as shiny as ever, not stained by a drop of blood, as if the person before him was not mortal.

"This is impossible, are you not human?"

Zhang Xun was instantly frightened. Legends of ghosts and ghouls existed in this world, and it was said that Zhang Jiao had received teachings from an Immortal. The person before him now had a wound that was devoid of any blood.

Even as a third-rate military general, Zhang Xun’s eyesight was sharper than that of an ordinary person. Looking into the wound, which was now in broad daylight, there was not only an absence of blood but also a pure black color. And Li Feng absolutely did not have the ability to approach him silently. Zhang Xun was certain that the Li Feng he saw this morning, although seemingly frail, did not have a complexion as pale and inhuman as now.

This was clearly a sign of demon possession. If Zhang Xun wasn’t afraid that Li Feng might suddenly reach out and pluck his heart from behind,

he probably would have turned tail and run by now. Even if he was afraid of Wang Yang, Zhang Xun knew that Wang Yang was still flesh and blood, whereas the person before him was likely different from any flesh and blood body, and was perhaps already a demon.

"What do you intend to do, Li Feng? Are you still Li Feng?"

With the demon wearing Li Feng’s skin, Zhang Xun still harbored doubts, because if it were a demon, he probably would not have noticed it himself had he not spoken out just now.

Under these circumstances, the demon could easily kill him while Zhang Xun was off guard, but Li Feng did not do so, which was very confusing to Zhang Xun.

At the same time, Zhang Xun was not a fool; he understood that since Li Feng clearly had the power to kill him yet refrained, he must have another plan.

"Do you want to defeat Wang Yang?"

Li Feng, with an expression that neither confirmed nor denied, did not answer Zhang Xun’s question but instead asked one of his own.

Just then, the black gaping hole in Li Feng’s body had already regrown flesh and healed up.

"Of course I do, but without you there, you should know that Wang Yang only needed two bouts to behead Ji Ling, and even with medication now, it’s too late."

Zhang Xun knew that there were some drugs in this world that could enhance one’s potential. Though they could harm the foundation and even cut short one’s life, such drugs typically needed to be taken two hours prior to take effect on the battlefield.

"Medicine? You underestimate me!"

Evidently, Li Feng scoffed at the idea of using those drugs, which could completely destroy bodily functions. After a general used it once, they often ended up utterly ruined.

"If not by medicine, is there another way? Perhaps by becoming a ghastly figure like you."

Zhang Xun scrutinized the person before him, as Li Feng’s appearance was far from appealing. His eyes had already sunk deep into their sockets, adding a degree of horror to his look.

To become such a person was something Zhang Xun refused. Just by looking, one could tell it was demon possession. If demons started appearing in this world, it would be difficult for him to survive, let alone rise in prominence.

"Neither human nor ghost? Heh, it’s better than living in this world in desperation, isn’t it? Sometimes living is worse than dying. You should know that with my current state, I could be immortal and indestructible. Even if you tear me to pieces, I can come back to life, hahaha!"

As Li Feng spoke, he started to laugh heartily. The laughter was like nails on a chalkboard to Zhang Xun, but Li Feng’s words terrified him.

How could there be beings immortal and indestructible in this world? And yet, the healing of Li Feng’s wounds was a sign of something.

"This world is already chaotic enough. In an age of chaos, nobody cares whether it’s humans or demons who rule the world!"

"Come, join me! I grant you an Immortal Body! Kill Wang Yang, and we will create a world that belongs only to Demons and Monsters."

Li Feng’s words caused Zhang Xun’s belief system to crumble. The principles ingrained in his very bones seemed to vanish because of Li Feng’s tempting words, replaced by a wildly burgeoning ambition.

"Immortal and indestructible, huh?"

Zhang Xun mumbled to himself, sizing up Li Feng from head to toe. Compared to death, he didn’t seem to reject this form at all!