The solemn, confrontational, overwhelming aura filled the sky and caused the general public in the Hou Qian capital to feel the fear of a great disaster.
If the two were to go to war here, it would be a disaster worse than a natural disaster, and there was no telling how many people would die in this battle.
“I didn’t expect that you and I would implode before the Blade God had even left the gate.” Emperor Shengde’s face was filled with a gloomy look, his qi rising and falling as his mind changed, blasting in all directions.
“The world is bustling with profit. There is practically no difference between you and me and those mere mortals. Because of interests, you and I are allied, and because of interests, you and I have turned our backs.
In these days, aren’t you also secretly infiltrating the Northern Zhou and trying to move against it?”
Qing Yu, on the contrary, spoke in an even tone, as if he was not surprised, perhaps because he was the one who made the first move, and he was the one who was now profiting.
The position of Hou Qian in the Central Plains is actually quite awkward. To the south was the Great Qian, to the north was the Northern Zhou, and to the west was the Western Region, like a sandwich biscuit, caught between two countries.
In the past, Great Qian was so powerful that Hou Qian and Northern Zhou were like the two kingdoms of Shu and Wu in the Three Kingdoms, allied with each other. But as the Northern Zhou conquered the gra*slands, reaped a harvest comparable to that of the three states of Meng, and completely united with the four sects of the Devil’s Way, Emperor Shengde realised that the situation was going to be bad.
Unwittingly, Hou Qian had become the middle ground between two powerful states, and what had been allies were now potential enemies.
Not to mention, there was also Qing Yu, a potential enemy of an increasingly profound ally.
“Aren’t you afraid that I will fall back on the Old Man of Time and the others?”
“That’s why the Poor Dao only allowed the Divine Sky Dao to return to the Daoist Sect, and did not make any more extra moves ah.” Qing Yu said so.
But in reality, what he really thought was ——
He somewhat didn’t care anymore.
The refinement of his strength has allowed Qing Yu to be more and more relaxed and free of scruples.
”Now we still have to watch out for a bit of proportion, lest the Sacred Virtue Emperor jump to the wall in a hurry and really fall to the side of the Old Man of Time and wait until ——”
”Wait, I said the Saint Deity Emperor is desperate to jump over the wall? Tsk, it seems to be really a bit puffed up.”
Qing Yu spat to himself in his heart, but still hadn’t changed his mind.
It was indeed a bit puffed up to say that he was afraid that Saint Deity Emperor would jump to the wall in a hurry, but the meaning was similar. Apart from the fear that Saint Deity would really turn against him, Qing Yu didn’t care much about the rest.
After all, as he studied the “Armour and Martial Scriptures”, Qing Yu’s understanding of the natural ways of heaven and earth became more and more thorough, and it was time to study the tenth layer of the “Hunting Heavenly Treasures”.
“Didn’t do anything superfluous? Haha,” said Emperor Shengde with a low laugh, “it seems that I have really been underestimated.”
The aura suddenly changed, and the confrontation that had existed before changed dramatically.
“Pouring down the mountains and rivers.”
The powerful fist was so simple and overwhelming that it distorted the void.
“Vaulted Cang Blood Armour.”
With the same real palm, Qing Yu gathered the power of the Blood Vault, the most rigid and virile qi and blood energy in his palm, and struck the most simple blow against Emperor Shengde.
“Boom…”
The clash of fists and palms, the two forces clashing furiously, caused an instant impact that caused the towering building to collapse instantly beneath their feet, and the thunderous waves of air caused everyone in the city to scramble into the nearest house.
“Pop…”
Emperor Shengde took a step backwards in the air, his footsteps causing the air to explode instantly with an ear-splitting sound.
Qing Yu, on the other hand, he only swayed slightly and could immediately stabilize his body.
It was clear who was the superior and who was the inferior. Emperor Shengde is an expert in the art of strength, and his greatest skill is to break all laws with a single force, but today, he lost to Qing Yu in terms of pure strength, so the victory was obvious.
If it was someone else, even if his strength was not as strong, he would still have many ways to fight with Qing Yu, and battles are never won by more than strength. But if it were the Sheng De Di, who practises the Dao of Strength, he would have very little chance of winning even if his strength was not as strong.
“It seems that it is the poor dao that is slightly better.” Qing Yu withdrew his palm and smiled haughtily.
If Emperor Shengde hadn’t hidden his strength, then even if he continued to fight relentlessly, he wouldn’t have any chance of winning.
Moreover, this was the capital city of Hou Qian, so if there was a real battle, the consequences would be ——
It wouldn’t be too good anyway.
In contrast to Qing Yu’s smile, Emperor Shengde’s face could no longer be described as poor, and the curtains of his eyes, which were converged, concealed an endless anger.
But this emperor is also worthy of being a lord who has walked step by step from the original Shunping King to the present day. Although his anger is strong, it is only fleeting and hidden beneath a calm countenance.
He gazed deeply at Qing Yu and said calmly, “I have lost. The Divine Sky Dao is yours.”
Even if there was still resentment, it was not a reason to start fighting again. The exchange of fists and palms just now had already affected many fish in the pond, and if it continued, Qing Yu would definitely not be the one to suffer.
“Then, I thank Emperor Shengde for his generosity.” Qing Yu said with an obeisance.
Then, he turned his gaze towards Lin Zixiao and said, “Fellow Daoist Lin, the future Lord of the Divine Heaven Daoist Sect, please!”
“The Daoist Monarch has folded the poor dao.”
Lin Zixiao returned the salute and followed Qing Yu out.
From today onwards, Mount Longhu became a complete thing of the past, and the status of the Four Great Taoist Sects was stripped from it.
As he watched the two leave, Emperor Shengde’s face showed no sign of happiness or anger, but judging from the fists gathered under his sleeves, his mood was definitely not good.
In his life, he had a unique vision and had made countless investments. Among them, the most successful investment would be Qing Yu, and the most unsuccessful investment would also be Qing Yu.
Qing Yu had helped Emperor Shengde’s achievements today and had done a lot for him, but no amount of help could make up for the loss that Qing Yu had caused today.
And in the future, the two of them are not done yet.
At the other end, Daoist Zhengtian knelt on the ground with trembling hands, bringing his scattered limbs and thousand-hole torso together, looking at the blood-stained pale face, his heart a fierce flame of rage.
He had given almost all of his heart and soul for this grandson. Whether it was the years of friendship with Lin Zixiao or the conscience in his own heart, it was all sacrificed without hesitation, just so that his beloved grandson could have a bright future.
But now, it’s gone, it’s all gone.
“Was it the woman in black who did this?” The eerie words that seemed to come from beneath the nine ghosts caused intense unease in the hearts of all those present.
After a moment of silence, seeing Zheng Tian Daoist’s murderous intent grow more and more violent, someone finally couldn’t help but say back, “Judging from the current situation, yes.”
Whether it was the Yin Evil sword Qi that remained within the corpse or the sword marks around it, it all meant that it was the woman who had done it.
This was not something that was hard to see.
And the reason why the crowd did not dare to say much was because ——
“Boom…”
There was a thunderstorm, and the Zhengtian Daoist who finally couldn’t hold back his murderous mood looked like he had found a vent and exploded into a storm of thunder and lightning.
And the area, except for where Qu Zhen’s body was, was reduced to a sinking thunder hell.
