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Chapter 60: The Emperor's Intervention
As one of today's main characters, Qin Kui arrived first, and his entrance was quite grand. Almost all members of the Qin Dynasty were present.
Qin Kui sat at the center on a golden dragon throne, attended by servants, exuding an air of leisure.
This must be what they call losing face but not losing ground! Perhaps he never considered the possibility of defeat, or maybe he still had other cards up his sleeve.
In any case, he displayed an attitude that suggested he looked down on Lian Yun and regarded this confrontation as insignificant.
The audience that had gathered dared not comment recklessly. The imposing presence of Qin Kui was hard for anyone to forget. Almost everyone believed that if Qin Kui emerged victorious, there would surely be consequences afterward.
All members of the Qin Dynasty were there to keep score.
Meanwhile, Lian Yun's arrival stirred some commotion, as he was generally regarded as more amiable.
"Why haven't we seen Xiao Jun?"
"This is a life-and-death duel of the Peerless Duo; where is the other participant?"
"Exactly! Besides, Lian Yun and Xiao Jun share a deep bond! Why isn't he here?"
During Lian Yun and Xiao Jun's journey through the Yaochi Dungeon, they were already referred to as the Peerless Duo by some. Initially, only a few people used this title, but after they teamed up with the Insect Emperor to slay the Year Beast BSS, it became widely known.
To the public, Lian Yun and Xiao Jun were considered close friends; thus, it was expected that Xiao Jun would attend Lian Yun's life-and-death duel.
However, many from the Xianjian Sect were present—perhaps even more than those from the Qin Dynasty—but Xiao Jun was nowhere to be seen, leading to much speculation among the crowd.
Upon hearing these comments, Lian Yun felt a weight lift from his heart; he relaxed completely. The absence of Xiao Jun indicated that he believed this duel was not a significant event for Lian Yun.
Xiao Jun was so confident in himself that he couldn't let him down.
At that moment, Lian Yun's sudden change was sensed by Lan Ruoxuan beside her. She slightly raised her head to glance at Lian Yun and suddenly expressed her resentment, saying, "It's not necessary to kill him. If he could be enslaved for a hundred years, it would relieve my hatred even more."
"Good!" Lian Yun nodded, appearing calm yet very confident.
For Lan Ruoxuan, making Qin Kui suffer a hundred years of enslavement would be a fate worse than death and would ease her heart's resentment. For Lian Yun, forcing Qin Kui into a hundred years of servitude was far easier than killing him.
With this thought, Lian Yun felt even more relaxed, a hint of a smile on her face.
To outsiders, this was quite remarkable.
It was akin to absolute confidence!
After all, Qin Kui was a seasoned Peerless Monarch. No matter how talented or extraordinary Lian Yun was, winning against him wouldn't be easy!
Yet it felt as if Lian Yun had the confidence to defeat Qin Kui in an instant.
To avoid any misunderstandings, members from various Major Powers, including those from the Xianjian Sect, refrained from approaching Lian Yun for conversation.
Thus, Lian Yun and Lan Ruoxuan walked directly to the edge of the Arena. Lan Ruoxuan wanted to watch Qin Kui meet his end from the closest distance possible while Lian Yun stepped onto the Arena itself.
"The time hasn't come yet; are you so eager to seek death?"
Across from her, outside the Arena, Qin Kui leisurely sipped his tea and spoke slowly, exuding an air of relaxation and confidence.
In response, Lian Yun smiled knowingly and said, "Once you're dead, the Qin Dynasty will likely struggle to survive. Given their actions over the years and how they conduct themselves, without you as their support, they'll surely scurry like rats fleeing from a street!"
"If you willingly accept a hundred years of servitude in Yin Yang City, I might let them off the hook this once. What do you think?"
"Arrogant! What ability do you have to command the Major Powers?" Qin Kui erupted in anger, his face twisted with rage.
Lian Yun's words seemed filled with righteousness, but in reality, they were meant to sow discord. For Qin Kui, this was a matter of life and death; he could not allow such provocation to stand. The fact that the Major Powers would heed Lian Yun's commands implied that Lian Yun considered himself superior.
However, Lian Yun remained unfazed, smiling calmly as he slightly parted his feet and sank down a bit, placing a hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist.
The moment Qin Kui failed to ascend the Arena alongside Lian Yun, he had already lost half the battle.
"You're just pretending, Qin Kui. You really don't know when you're in over your head. No need to watch; if Lian Yun can't defeat Qin Kui in an instant, then I'll turn my name around and you can all call me Insect Emperor from now on." Among the many Peerless Monarchs floating in the air, Insect Emperor stepped forward, first casting a mocking glance at Qin Kui before shaking his head in disbelief and vanishing within a few steps.
In Yin Yang City, aside from Xiao Jun, Insect Emperor was perhaps the most aware of Lian Yun's capabilities. Last year, before Lian Yun had even broken through to Monarch level, his swordsmanship had posed a lethal threat to Insect Emperor.
Though he had managed to evade it back then, it was out of trust and an understanding that Lian Yun had held back slightly.
Now that Lian Yun had already reached Monarch level, Insect Emperor couldn't be sure just how powerful he had become, but he knew for certain that he was extraordinarily strong.
The Filth Bug territory had been expanding rapidly under his influence, but with Lian Yun's involvement, it had shrunk drastically. Even without witnessing it firsthand, Insect Emperor understood that Lian Yun's strength had reached unfathomable depths.
At this point, Insect Emperor felt no confidence in his ability to evade Lian Yun's sword technique.
With Lian Yun beginning to gather power, it signified that the moment Qin Kui stepped onto the stage would be his moment of defeat or even death.
This was why he spoke as he did.
Yet all around them, nearly everyone was stunned. Who was Insect Emperor? The people of the Four Great Cities were well aware, and the Peerless Monarchs understood him even better.
While it was hard to believe that Insect Emperor would make such a statement, once he did so, the Peerless Monarchs would not dismiss his words as mere boasting.
Thus, just how high was Lian Yun's strength or attack power? That remained difficult to gauge.
Thus, although the Insect Emperor had departed, the remaining Peerless Monarchs were even more eager to witness this battle or to observe Lian Yun's attacking methods.
Lian Lanruoxuan's eyes brightened slightly, as if she had resolved some inner grievances and felt a hint of curiosity.
It was important to note that when she had set out, she sensed Lian Yun's emotions were heavy; how had he suddenly gained the ability to defeat Qin Kui in an instant?
As for Qin Kui, who was already consumed by rage, he felt even angrier and more agitated, with a flicker of fear rising within him.
He understood that the Insect Emperor was not someone who would influence others with mere words. Therefore, the fact that the Insect Emperor had made that statement and suddenly lost interest in the duel meant that he had already foreseen the outcome.
Despite his overwhelming anger, Qin Kui did not hesitate. He flashed to the center of the Arena and then appeared before Lian Yun in an instant.
He knew he could not allow Lian Yun to gather strength; this was his only chance for redemption.
However, just as he appeared before Lian Yun and as Lian Yun's Wu Tai slightly unsheathed, a beam of light suddenly enveloped Qin Kui.
"I purchase your life, Qin Kui."
(End of Chapter)
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