As Lu Tianming found himself in a desperate situation, his body felt as if it were about to shatter under the immense pressure of a powerful palm strike, moments away from collapse. Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed from afar, like thunder piercing through the chaos of the battlefield: "Let’s see who dares to harm my disciple!"
The force behind that shout shattered Hao Gonggong's devastating palm strike, sending shockwaves that caused Qi Xiao, Ku Chenhui, and other powerful figures to spit blood and stagger to the ground, their expressions wan and defeated.
Trembling with fear, Hao Gonggong and his companions looked up at the sky. There, a dazzling Crown hung high above, radiating brilliant light that illuminated the entire realm.
Then, a towering figure slowly emerged from behind the Crown, exuding an aura of inviolable imperial authority that commanded respect and awe.
Seeing this, Hao Gonggong's face turned as pale as paper, and he exclaimed in terror: "The Crown is in the sky; the Emperor has descended! A being of Emperor realm has appeared!"
Upon hearing this, Ku Chenhui and others, already frightened out of their wits, immediately knelt on the ground, trembling uncontrollably and not daring to move an inch.
In contrast, Qi Xiao also showed signs of shock but remained considerably calmer than the others, seemingly unafraid of this Sovereign Power.
After hearing that familiar voice, Lu Tianming struggled to turn his head. His eyes filled with disbelief and excitement as he saw his long-absent mentor, Ye Xingchen. At that moment, Ye Xingchen appeared like a supreme deity descending into the mortal realm, providing him with a glimmer of hope.
Ye Xingchen's gaze was piercing as he looked at his disheveled disciple. Anger surged within him as he spoke in a deep voice filled with authority: "You all deserve to die!" With that, he moved to strike at Qi Xiao and his group.
Just then, Qi Xiao stepped forward calmly and steadily: "Esteemed senior, I am Qi Xiao from Qi State and a prince of Da Wang Zi. I was unaware that this brother was your disciple earlier, which led to some misunderstandings. Qi State is willing to bear all consequences and provide appropriate compensation; I hope you can overlook this matter."
Qi Xiao's words conveyed an undeniable firmness. He understood that Qi State had the backing of Ancestor Ye from the Emperor realm and was a formidable force at the third level of Emperor. This confidence allowed him to remain composed in front of Ye Xingchen.
He continued: "Perhaps you are unaware that among the various dynasties within the Heavenly Emperor Holy Dynasty, Emperor-level experts are few and far between, each renowned in their own right. You do not seem to be from the Heavenly Emperor Holy Dynasty; I imagine you would not want this matter to escalate. After all, it is clearly stated that outsiders must not bully the weak or slaughter innocents. If discovered, they will face severe repercussions."
Qi Xiao's words carried both a hint of threat and respect for the rules of the Heavenly Emperor Holy Dynasty. He knew well that in this world where strength reigned supreme, rules and order were the foundation for maintaining interests on all sides.
However, Qi Xiao was mistaken; Ye Xingchen was not an outsider but a native of Qin who possessed extraordinary abilities.
Upon hearing Qi Xiao's words, Ye Xingchen's lips curled into a cold smile as his voice turned icy like a winter wind sweeping through the forest: "I do not care whether you are the Prince of Qi Country or about those tedious and absurd regulations of the Heavenly Emperor Holy Dynasty. Anyone who dares to harm my disciple must pay with their life."
With that declaration, an indescribable oppressive force surged from Ye Xingchen’s body like an impending collapse of heaven and earth, instantly enveloping the entire area.
The intensity of this pressure was suffocating; even someone as powerful as Hao Gonggong could barely withstand it while turning pale.
Under this overwhelming force, Qi Xiao and his companions felt as insignificant as ants. Their knees buckled beneath them as they fell prostrate on the ground, unable to muster any strength to struggle. They could only watch in horror and despair as Ye Xingchen stood before them.
Ye Xingchen’s gaze shifted toward Lu Tianming beside him. With a tone laced with calmness and trust, he said: "Disciple, these people are yours to deal with. Handle them as you see fit—whether you choose to kill or maim them is entirely up to you."
Lu Tianming felt a surge of excitement in his heart, but soon a hint of worry crept in. "Master, if I truly kill them, will it bring you unnecessary trouble?"
Ye Xingchen responded with a hearty laugh, his voice brimming with boldness and confidence. "Rest assured and do as you wish. I will handle everything for you. There’s no need to worry too much; just follow your heart."
Comment 0 Comment Count