amaotonovel Chapter 1432 Madwoman Wan Sangu
Chapter 1432 Madwoman Wan Sangu
Tianxing City, this colossal city suspended above the vast expanse of azure waters, is currently shrouded in an atmosphere of solemnity and tension. On the towering city gate towers, the cultivators of the Star Palace stare intently at the endless, fluttering banners of the Reverse Star Alliance camp outside the city.
Suddenly, intense spiritual energy fluctuations came from the direction of the Reverse Star Alliance camp. Various colorful arrays soared into the sky, and shouts of battle and explosions could be faintly heard. More than ten powerful streaks of light were frantically chasing something in the sky above the camp.
"Enemy attack! The Reverse Star Alliance is about to attack the city again!" a Star Palace Foundation Establishment cultivator exclaimed in shock, his voice trembling.
"Quickly! Reinforce the city's protective array! All disciples, take your positions!" The Core Formation elder on duty shouted sharply, cold sweat beading on his forehead. A piercing alarm instantly resounded throughout the city, and the massive light shield enveloping Tianxing City suddenly lit up, runes flowing, radiating an even stronger surge of spiritual energy.
The news quickly spread back to the Star Palace. Soon, a dozen Nascent Soul stage elders, led by Elder Jin Kui, and Ling Yuling, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, appeared on the city gate tower.
However, when they saw the scene outside the city, the anticipated overwhelming force of the Reverse Star Alliance did not appear. Instead, they witnessed a scene that left them speechless!
A condensed beam of light, like a golden meteor, burst forth from the core area of the Reverse Star Alliance's camp with unstoppable force! Wherever it passed, the layers of formations and restrictions set up by the Reverse Star Alliance were torn apart and pierced as if they were made of paper, leaving behind a messy passage.
Behind this golden light, more than ten other lights of different colors and with powerful auras were chasing after it, and all kinds of flying swords, magic weapons, thunder and fire, and demonic arts poured down on the golden figure like a storm!
Those dozen or so streaks of light were recognized by most of the Star Palace elders present; they were all Nascent Soul level experts who had been famous for many years and were known for their fearsome reputation within the Reverse Star Alliance! Among them were quite a few experts at the mid-Nascent Soul stage!
But what shocked them even more was that, facing the siege of so many cultivators of the same level, that golden light moved with incredible agility, like a fish swimming in water, weaving through the gaps in the barrage of attacks. None of the attacks even managed to graze the edge of its light! The exquisiteness of its movement, the speed of its speed, and the precision of its timing were simply unbelievable!
"Who exactly is this person? How dare he single-handedly storm the Reverse Star Alliance camp? And how can he be so at ease when surrounded by more than ten people of the same level?" A Nascent Soul elder of the Star Palace couldn't help but gasp.
"Could it be... a secret weapon secretly cultivated by the two saints? Or a powerful ally they invited?" another person guessed, a glimmer of hope burning in their eyes.
Ling Yuling pursed her lips, her beautiful eyes fixed on the approaching golden light. Although it was just a silhouette, the familiar figure and the faint, dark green dragon boat made her heart race, and a name almost slipped out.
In the blink of an eye, the golden beam of light had already approached the outer edge of the protective array of Tianxing City. Just then, the beam of light suddenly stopped, revealing Qin Hao's figure within. He slowly turned around, his cold gaze sweeping over the dozen or so Nascent Soul cultivators of the Reverse Star Alliance behind him, who were furious and filled with murderous intent.
"I was hoping to save some effort, but since you're so reckless as to deliver yourselves to my doorstep..." Qin Hao's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of every cultivator present, carrying a chilling aura: "Then, stay here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a terrifying spiritual pressure, like a prehistoric beast awakening, erupted from Qin Hao's body without reservation! This spiritual pressure was as solid as a substance, carrying the unique majesty of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, which was superior to all living beings. Like an invisible tsunami, it instantly enveloped all of the dozen or so Nascent Soul cultivators from the Reverse Star Alliance!
"Yuan... late-stage Nascent Soul! He's a great cultivator!"
"No! Get out!"
"Damn it! How could it be a powerful cultivator!"
The Nascent Soul cultivators of the Reverse Star Alliance, who had originally hoped to get a bargain and show off in front of the Six Paths Supreme Saint and Wan Sangu, were now terrified, their faces filled with fear and regret!
They never expected that this seemingly young intruder was actually a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator! Faced with such an absolute difference in strength, their numerical advantage was simply a joke!
Without the slightest hesitation, the dozen or so streaks of light scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing for their lives in different directions!
"Want to leave now? It's too late!"
Qin Hao sneered, flicked his sleeve, and the jet-black Black Wind Banner grew longer in the wind, transforming into a streak of dark light that disappeared into the void!
The next moment, a sight that everyone will never forget appeared!
Centered on Qin Hao, the space within a radius of dozens of miles suddenly darkened! A gigantic black sphere, seemingly capable of swallowing all light, appeared out of thin air, completely enveloping that area of space along with the dozen or so streaks of light that had scattered and fled!
From the outside, all one could see was a still, eerie black sphere floating there. No sound could be heard from inside, and no fluctuations in energy could be sensed. It was as if that space had been forcibly ripped out of the world!
"What...what kind of magical artifact is that?!"
"The space has been isolated?!"
Whether it was the Star Palace cultivators on the city walls or the low-ranking disciples in the Reverse Star Alliance camp outside the city, they were all utterly shocked by this incomprehensible scene.
At the same time, deep within the Reverse Star Alliance camp, two powerful auras soared into the sky, none other than Six Paths Supreme Saint and Wan Sangu! The two figures flashed and arrived at the front of the formation, looking solemnly at the huge black sphere.
"What a bizarre magic weapon!" The Six Paths Supreme Saint frowned.
"Playing tricks! Watch me break it!" Wan Sangu, with her fiery temper, shouted, and a purple streak flew from her sleeve, like a dazzling rainbow, slashing fiercely at the black sphere. On the other side, the Six Paths Supreme Saint also tacitly raised his hand and pointed a finger, a condensed jet-black demonic light arriving first after the attack.
The furious attack from the two late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators was powerful enough to move mountains and overturn seas!
However, to everyone's astonishment, the purple ribbon that could tear through the void and the pitch-black demonic light that could pierce through metal and stone vanished without a trace the moment they touched the black sphere, as if they had disappeared into thin air! It was as if the black sphere was an entrance to another world, swallowing up all attacks!
"Spatial power! This is a true spatial magic weapon!" A look of horror and uncontrollable greed flashed in the eyes of the Six Paths Supreme Saint. A spatial magic weapon that could so easily devour their attacks was of immeasurable value!
On the city tower, Ling Yuling slightly loosened her clenched fist, her eyes gleaming with a strange light. Elder Jin Kui's expression shifted constantly, his uneasy premonition growing stronger.
It took only about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to pass.
The black sphere, which covered an area of dozens of miles, vanished suddenly and silently, just as abruptly as it had appeared.
The sky brightened again, as if everything that had just happened was an illusion.
However, along with the black sphere, more than ten Nascent Soul stage monsters from the Reverse Star Alliance also vanished! In the sky, only Qin Hao remained, standing with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering, his expression indifferent, as if he had merely swatted a few flies. The enormous illusory image of the Brahma Saint True Magic around him was slowly receding.
Silence! Deathly silence!
Whether it was the Star Palace or the Reverse Star Alliance, every cultivator who witnessed this scene felt a chill run down their spines and straight to the top of their heads! Those were more than ten Nascent Soul cultivators! Not Qi Refining, not Foundation Establishment, but Nascent Soul elders standing at the top of the cultivation world!
Even if they couldn't defeat a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, surely they could have held out for a while with their combined strength? How could they have been completely wiped out so quickly and silently? Without even a commotion or a trace of struggle?!
This completely exceeded their understanding of the strength of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!
The expressions of Liu Dao Ji Sheng and Wan San Gu also turned extremely ugly. They exchanged a glance and saw deep fear and disbelief in each other's eyes.
"This kid... that spatial magic treasure is so powerful? It can forcibly separate them and defeat them one by one?" The Six Paths Saint's voice was dry as he speculated, but even if it were true, the efficiency was terrifying. He asked himself, even if he used his trump card, there was absolutely no way he could have eliminated so many Nascent Soul cultivators in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, let alone so cleanly and efficiently.
At this moment, the golden light around Qin Hao completely subsided, revealing his true face.
"It's him! Zhang Tie!" Wan Sangu recognized the figure she hated to the bone at a glance. Old and new grudges surged into her heart instantly, making her grit her teeth. Her murderous aura spread out as if it were a tangible substance!
"Oh? Fellow Daoist Wan recognizes this person?" Six Paths Supreme Saint asked knowingly.
"He is the murderer who killed my nephew Tianming! The son-in-law of the Twin Saints of Tianxing!" Aunt Wan squeezed out these words through gritted teeth, her eyes fixed on Qin Hao, wishing she could tear him apart and sleep on his skin.
A knowing glint flashed in the eyes of the Six Paths Supreme Saint, followed by a playful expression: "So it was him. I didn't expect this kid to have also advanced to the late Nascent Soul stage. This... is truly a bit troublesome."
"Troublesome? What's so troublesome about him! He's just a junior who advanced by luck! I, this lady, will personally take his head and avenge Tianming!" Wan Sangu was blinded by hatred, or rather, she simply did not believe that a "newly promoted" late-stage cultivator could be a match for a veteran cultivator like herself.
Before she finished speaking, a burst of purple light emanated from her body, transforming into a dazzling rainbow that shot straight out of the Reverse Star Alliance camp and pounced on Qin Hao at the front of the formation! Her speed was as fast as lightning!
The Six Paths Supreme Saint stood with his hands behind his back, showing no intention of helping, but rather a hint of anticipation in his eyes. He was happy to let Wan Sangu test this man's strength first, and also wanted to see how many tricks Wan Sangu would reveal when pushed to the limit. He absolutely did not believe that Qin Hao could truly threaten Wan Sangu.
"Zhang Tie, you little thief! Prepare to die!" Wan Sangu's voice arrived before she did, filled with deep-seated resentment and malice.
Seeing Wan Sangu personally intervene, Ling Yuling on the city wall paled instantly and cried out urgently, "Quick! Activate the city's protective formation and let Elder Zhang enter the city!"
However, before she could finish speaking, Elder Jin Kui suddenly waved his hand and said in a deep voice, "Wait! Elder Ling, you mustn't!"
Ling Yuling suddenly turned her head and glared at Jin Kui: "Elder Jin Kui, what do you mean by this? Are you just going to stand by and watch Elder Zhang be besieged?"
Elder Jin Kui wore a compassionate expression, but in reality, it concealed malicious intent. He spoke righteously, "Elder Ling, it's not that I'm unwilling, but that I simply cannot! At this moment, the Reverse Star Alliance is watching us like tigers eyeing the city, and the Six Paths Supreme Saints have not yet made a move. If we open the city's protective formation now, and they seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack, the formation takes time to open and close, and the consequences would be unimaginable! Our Star Palace's foundation built over thousands of years cannot be risked for the sake of one person! For the sake of the Star Palace's greater good, I have no choice but to disobey orders! After this matter is over, I will personally apologize to the Two Saints!"
His words, though seemingly righteous, actually placed Qin Hao in complete danger and subtly hinted that the "Two Saints" might not be able to hold him accountable.
"You...!" Ling Yuling trembled with rage, her knuckles turning white from gripping the Heavenly Star Token so tightly. She swept her gaze across the other Star Palace elders around her and said sternly, "The Heavenly Star Token is here! Seeing it is as if the Palace Master herself is present! Do you all intend to disobey my orders?"
Some elders who were loyal to the two saints hesitated, just about to accept the order.
Elder Jin Kui snorted coldly, releasing a slight spiritual pressure from his peak mid-Nascent Soul stage, and said calmly, "Times have changed. Protecting the foundation of the Star Palace is the top priority! If there is any guilt, I will bear it all!"
His gaze swept over the hesitant elders with a hint of threat.
This scene shocked all the Star Palace cultivators on the city tower! Elder Jin Kui dared to openly defy the Heavenly Star Order! What did this mean? Could the rumors be true? Had the Twin Saints really encountered a serious problem, or even... passed away? An undercurrent surged among the Star Palace's higher-ups.
Just as the stalemate within the city was reaching its peak, the battle outside the city had already broken out!
Faced with Wan Sangu rushing towards him with murderous intent, Qin Hao simply smiled indifferently, as if the approaching figure was not a fearsome late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but an insignificant passerby.
Seeing this, Wan Sangu was even more furious. While in mid-air, she opened her mouth and spat out a beam of golden light, which grew longer in the wind and instantly transformed into a giant sword that was tens of feet long and shone with golden light all over its body—it was her natal magic weapon, the Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword!
The moment the sword was drawn, its majestic power descended like divine punishment. The sharp sword energy tore through the clouds, carrying a terrifying will to sever everything. Without a word, it slashed fiercely down towards Qin Hao's head! Even before the sword arrived, its incomparably sharp sword intent had already created a deep chasm in the sea below, splitted open by an invisible force!
When Ling Yuling saw this scene, her heart jumped into her throat. She gasped in shock, but fearing that she would disturb Qin Hao, she could only cover her mouth tightly, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.
The barely perceptible sneer on Elder Jin Kui's lips became even more pronounced.
Even the Six Paths Supreme Saint, who had been observing from the sidelines, showed a hint of solemnity in his eyes and nodded inwardly: "This madwoman's Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword seems to be even more powerful than it was a hundred years ago..."
However, what happened next caused the pupils of all the onlookers, including the Six Paths Saint, to suddenly contract!
Facing the massive golden sword that seemed capable of splitting the heavens and earth, Qin Hao neither dodged nor evaded, nor did he even summon any defensive magic treasures. He simply calmly raised his right hand and made a grasping motion forward.
In an instant, the incredibly solid Brahma True Magic Image behind him reappeared, a giant golden hand formed entirely of pure Buddhist and demonic power, which, though arriving later, arrived first and grabbed the blade of the Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword that was slashing down with overwhelming force!
"clang--!!!"
A deafening roar, like the thunder of a great bell, shook the heavens and the earth! Where the giant golden hand collided with the Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword, a blinding ball of light and terrifying shockwaves visible to the naked eye erupted!
The shockwave spread outwards like a tsunami, and the cultivators in the front ranks of the Reverse Star Alliance camp were thrown into chaos, like fallen leaves caught in a gale! Even the sturdy protective array of Tianxing City was violently shaken by the impact, its spiritual light flashing wildly. Several Nascent Soul elders from the Star Palace on the city wall hurriedly joined forces to cast spells to barely stabilize it.
In the arena, the giant golden hand gripped the Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword like the strongest divine iron clamp, preventing it from falling even an inch, no matter how much it trembled or flashed with golden light! It couldn't even break free!
Wan Sangu's expression changed drastically, and her heart was filled with shock! She frantically urged her inner power, and the Heavenly Net Golden Light Sword emitted a reluctant hum, its body swelled up again, and the golden light became even more intense, attempting to forcibly sever the golden palm.
However, the giant golden hand remained motionless, as if rooted in the void, containing an unshakeable power!
"This...how is this possible?!" Wan Sangu couldn't believe it. Her natal magic weapon's full-force attack was actually caught by someone with bare hands? Just how strong was this person's physical body?
Elder Jin Kui, atop the city wall, felt a chill run down his spine upon witnessing this scene. Qin Hao's strength far exceeded his expectations. But he knew he had no way out; he could only fight to the bitter end. He cursed viciously in his heart, "Fight! Fight to the death, until we're both severely injured!"
Ling Yuling let out a long sigh of relief, patted her full chest, and looked at Qin Hao's back with admiration and pride that almost overflowed.
"You've got some skills after all! Looks like I really underestimated you!" Wan Sangu gritted her teeth, a ruthless glint in her eyes: "Then let me show you what my Heavenly Net True Thunder tastes like!"
She rapidly formed hand seals, her body crackling with lightning. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged wildly towards her, condensing above her head into a purple lightning ball the size of a human head, radiating an aura of destruction—her trump card, the "Heavenly Net True Lightning," far more powerful and pure than the one Wan Tianming had unleashed!
"Oh? They're getting serious now." Six Paths Supreme Saint raised an eyebrow, revealing an interested expression. Wan Sangu's Heavenly Net True Thunder is a top-tier righteous thunder technique, extremely effective against demonic arts and evil spirits, and its power is terrifying.
Facing the purple lightning ball that radiated a majestic heavenly power, Qin Hao snorted disdainfully.
His blood and qi surged and roared like the Yangtze River, pushing the Brahma Saint True Demon Art to its limit! The three-headed, six-armed Dharma image behind him instantly solidified to its peak. The three faces were compassionate, majestic, and angry, and the six arms formed profound Dharma seals. The vast, ancient, and wild aura rivaled the supremely yang and powerful Heavenly Net True Thunder!
"Hmm? This boy's Heaven-Supporting Demonic Art... no, it seems similar, but it's far more profound and mysterious than that barbarian!" The Six Paths Supreme Saint narrowed his eyes, staring at Qin Hao's majestic Dharma image, a surge of greed rising in his heart: "If I could seize this boy's physical body and cultivation technique..."
In the blink of an eye, Wan Sangu let out a sharp cry, and the purple lightning ball containing destructive power crashed down towards Qin Hao like a meteor!
Qin Hao manipulated the Brahma Saint True Magic Form, and two of its arms suddenly shot out, precisely and firmly grasping the raging purple lightning ball once again!
"Zi la la——!"
A deafening roar of thunder and lightning rang out! The Heavenly Net True Thunder lived up to its reputation as a top-tier thunder technique that could restrain demonic arts. The moment it was grabbed by the Dharma Image's palm, it unleashed a powerful purifying thunder, frantically burning and eroding the golden Dharma Image's arm, causing the golden light on the arm to ripple violently and even develop tiny cracks!
However, that's all! With Qin Hao's immense magical power far exceeding that of his peers and the powerful foundation of the Brahma Saint True Demon Art, this restraining effect was reduced to a minimum!
Qin Hao's eyes turned cold, and his Dharma Image arm suddenly exerted force!
"Back to you!"
The purple lightning ball, which had been temporarily suppressed, was violently flung back towards Wan Sangu by the Dharma Image's arm! It was even faster than when it came! Its power seemed to have become even more violent and unpredictable due to the infusion of the Brahma Saint True Demon's power!
Wan Sangu never expected that her opponent could retaliate in this way, and her expression changed drastically instantly! She didn't have Qin Hao's powerful physique and cultivation techniques to withstand her Heavenly Net True Lightning head-on! She couldn't care less about saving face at the moment, and her figure transformed into a streak of purple lightning, desperately dodging to the side and back!
Her dodge caused disaster for the front lines of the Reverse Star Alliance camp behind her!
The enhanced Heavenly Net True Lightning, like a runaway, destructive behemoth, slammed into the Reverse Star Alliance's camp!
“Rumble——!!!”
A deafening explosion rang out! Blinding purple lightning shot into the sky, instantly engulfing a large area! The camp's defensive formations were as fragile as paper in the face of this lightning storm, which was comparable to a full-force attack from a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. They were instantly torn apart and annihilated!
Wherever the lightning passed, whether it was Foundation Establishment or Core Formation cultivators, or those low-level disciples who couldn't escape in time, they were instantly vaporized before they could even scream! In the blink of an eye, hundreds of cultivators were annihilated! Only a huge charred crater and raging purple arcs of electricity remained on the spot!
If it weren't for the Six Paths Supreme Saint's quick thinking and timely action in setting up a black light barrier to block most of the spreading thunderstorm, the Reverse Star Alliance would have suffered losses of up to several thousand people!
"You little thief! You deserve to die!!" Wan Sangu was so angry that she trembled all over and her face was contorted as she looked at the miserable state of her own camp.
However, amidst the chaos and smoke of the explosion, Qin Hao's figure flickered, transforming into a thin, almost imperceptible golden thread, which shot directly towards the protective array of Tianxing City with lightning speed!
Elder Jin Kui was secretly considering whether to risk mobilizing some of the array's power to cause trouble for Qin Hao, or even... use the array's power to severely injure him. However, the moment his thought arose, he was horrified to discover that the golden thread had effortlessly pierced through layer after layer of spiritual light restrictions of the city's protective array in a way he couldn't comprehend, like a master butcher dissecting an ox!
The whole process was incredibly smooth, as if those formations that were powerful enough to trap and kill Nascent Soul cultivators were completely useless to him!
"call out!"
With a flash of golden light, Qin Hao's figure landed steadily on the city gate tower of Tianxing City, appearing in front of Ling Yuling, Elder Jin Kui, and the others.
"Husband! You... how could you..." Ling Yuling was both surprised and delighted. Her cherry lips parted slightly, and she could no longer suppress her excitement and worry. She rushed over like a swallow returning to its nest.
Qin Hao laughed heartily, completely disregarding the astonished, awe-inspiring, and complex gazes of the Star Palace elders around him. He opened his arms and tightly embraced Ling Yuling's soft and fragrant body, gently patting her back and softly saying, "Don't worry, those chickens and dogs outside can't hurt me."
He immediately raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the complex array runes around him, a hint of mockery on his lips: "Don't forget, I've practically rummaged through your Star Palace's library. These arrays might stump others, but trying to stop me? You're a long shot!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Yuling finally felt completely at ease. She buried her head in his broad chest, feeling the reassuring aura. The tension that had been building up over the years due to the Reverse Star Alliance's offensive finally eased, and she whispered, "I forgot, my husband's mastery of formations is already at the grandmaster level."
This heartwarming scene, however, made Elder Jin Kui, who was standing to the side, feel extremely uneasy, his face so dark it was almost dripping with water. He forced a smile that was more like a grimace, stepped forward, and cupped his hands, saying, "Respectfully..."
However, before he could utter the word "joy," another unexpected event occurred!
Qin Hao didn't loosen his grip on Ling Yuling's arm, but his other hand was already pointing with his fingers like a sword, casually pointing in the direction of Elder Jin Kui!
"puff--!"
A deep, dark, and seemingly soul-freezing deep blue flame, like a venomous snake from the deepest abyss, shot out from Qin Hao's fingertips in an instant, its speed surpassing even the reaction of divine sense!
Taiyin Asura Sacred Flame!
Elder Jin Kui never expected that Qin Hao would suddenly launch such an attack in full view of everyone, right after entering the city, without even saying a word! He didn't even have time to fully activate his protective magic treasure!
The moment that wisp of deep blue flame touched his body, it suddenly erupted! The extreme cold didn't freeze him, but rather annihilated all his life force in an even more domineering way!
"Ah—!" Before he could even let out a short and shrill scream, Elder Jin Kui, along with the protective aura that had hastily appeared around him, was completely engulfed by the deep blue flames in full view of everyone!
The flame flashed and disappeared in an instant.
Only a small clump of black ash remained, drifting away in the wind. A Grand Elder, a peak mid-Nascent Soul cultivator who had wielded immense power in the Star Palace for hundreds of years, was utterly destroyed, body and soul, not even his Nascent Soul could escape! The power of that eerie flame was terrifying indeed!
quiet!
A deathly silence fell over the city gate tower; you could hear a pin drop!
All the Star Palace elders, including Ling Yuling, stared in disbelief at the scattered ashes, then looked at Qin Hao, whose expression remained calm as if he had merely flicked away a speck of dust.
Several breaths passed before one of the elders who had a relatively good relationship with Jin Kui finally reacted. He pointed at Qin Hao in shock and anger, his voice trembling, "Elder Zhang... Elder Zhang! What... what do you mean by this?! Why did you kill Elder Jin Kui without cause?!"
Qin Hao slowly turned his head, his icy gaze sweeping over every Star Palace elder present, finally settling on the elder who had spoken. His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority:
"Without cause? Hmph, just now I was fighting that old hag Wan Sangu outside the city, on the verge of death, but this person sealed off the great formation to prevent me from entering the city. His intentions are despicable! Don't you all know what he's up to?"
His voice wasn't loud, but it resonated like thunder in the hearts of every elder.
"Now," Qin Hao said, his gaze sweeping over everyone with an air of dominance, "Anyone who disagrees? Anyone who wants revenge for Jin Kui? Step forward, and I'll give you... a chance to join forces."
As soon as he finished speaking, the city gate tower fell silent once again.
The elders exchanged glances, their faces filled with fear, hesitation, and struggle. Avenge Jin Kui? What a joke! Not to mention that Jin Kui's actions were untenable to begin with, Qin Hao's swift and decisive methods and terrifying strength at the late Nascent Soul stage alone were enough to prevent them from even considering resistance.
Even if all of them were put together, they probably wouldn't be enough to kill him. Moreover, this fiend destroys people's nascent souls at will, not even giving them a chance to reincarnate. Who would dare to offend him?
Faced with absolute power and ruthless methods, all power and relationships seem so pale and powerless.
Seeing that no one dared to speak, Qin Hao nodded in satisfaction and said calmly, in a tone that declared a fact:
"Since there are no objections, then let the entire Star Palace be informed: Elder Jin Kui colluded with the Reverse Star Alliance to plot against me. The evidence is conclusive, and he has been killed on the spot by me! As a warning to others!"
After a brief silence, all the Star Palace elders present, including the one who had spoken out earlier, lowered their heads and bowed in response:
"Obey...obey!"
Ling Yuling nestled in Qin Hao's arms, watching the elders who were usually so aloof and scheming, now so submissive in the face of absolute power. Looking up at Qin Hao's sharply defined, confident profile, she felt a surge of pride and security. (End of Chapter)