“Through the long, silent ages, only he has dared to kill me. I’ve never felt anything like it.”
Everyone was stunned. Xiao Ke, the leader of the Stabbing Heaven Palace, had always kept countless powerful suitors at arm’s length. Yet, the White Robe Great Emperor’s intent to kill her had actually… moved her? This was beyond absurd!
Lu Xuan’s face twitched. Speechless. What kind of twisted logic was that? He felt a moment of silent pity for all the Great Emperors Xiao Ke had assassinated simply for pursuing her.
The Grey-robed Old Man’s smile vanished, replaced by a stern, icy expression. A chilling aura erupted from him. “Junior, this isn’t a negotiation; it’s a declaration. Once the Bronze Ancient Palace descends and the Heaven and Earth Change begins, someone from Dark Shadow Island will escort you there for the wedding. Refuse, and you die! Not just you, but all three of your disciples will perish!”
The air itself seemed to freeze. A blatant threat! A forced marriage!
Everyone knew Dark Shadow Island had once produced Supremes. Even if the Grand Dao Sect still retained the peak power it wielded when it vied for the Supreme Fruit Position with the Supreme Profound Sect, it likely couldn’t compare to Dark Shadow Island. After all, those who achieved the Supreme Realm left behind terrifying foundations before transcending the world!
All eyes turned to Lu Xuan, wondering how he would respond.
Lu Xuan merely shook his head, utterly exasperated. If he’d known there would be so many ‘complications,’ he wouldn’t have given this ‘Dark Night Monarch’ the chance to spout such nonsense.
Without another word, he simply struck out at Xiao Ke with a palm.
This was Lu Xuan’s full-power strike. Brilliant Dao patterns materialized on his arm, shimmering like starlight. The combined might of his Grand Dao Scripture, Heaven-Burning Art, and Desolate Heaven Art erupted simultaneously, as if he were plucking stars from the sky, directly seizing Xiao Ke.
The Dark Night Monarch’s face twisted into an icy snarl. He roared, “You ungrateful wretch! Throughout the entire Southern Wilds, even the Grand Dao Sect’s founder had to show Dark Shadow Island three parts of respect! How dare a mere Nine-star Great Emperor like you act so presumptuously?! If not for A Ke’s plea on your behalf, you would have been a corpse the moment I appeared!”
Lu Xuan remained silent, his massive hand surging with irresistible, heaven-shaking power.
The Dark Night Monarch’s grey robes billowed, manifesting endless killing intent. The void around him continuously collapsed as he unleashed a terrifying counter-attack.
BOOM! The two supreme powers collided, unleashing a monstrous wave of divine radiance across the sky, as if the heavens themselves were about to shatter.
The next instant, the Dark Night Monarch watched his illusory form with utter shock. “You…” His body was dissipating!
Lu Xuan ignored the Dark Night Monarch, his large hand directly seizing Xiao Ke’s delicate throat.
At that moment, Xiao Ke’s face finally paled, her voice trembling. “Don’t kill me! Don’t you know how to cherish and pity a beautiful woman?”
Lu Xuan scoffed. “For a bitch like you, I won’t just refrain from cherishing and pitying you; I’m quite skilled at ruthlessly destroying flowers!”
CRACK! Without the slightest hesitation, Lu Xuan crushed Xiao Ke’s throat. PFFT! Blood splattered! An Instant Kill!
Xiao Ke’s pupils constricted, her eyes wide with disbelief. Even in death, she couldn’t comprehend that Lu Xuan had actually killed her.
Lu Xuan casually tossed her, and Xiao Ke’s corpse plummeted from the void.
The Dark Night Monarch’s fading projection witnessed this, and he roared, “No! No… A Ke!”
His face contorted into a monstrous, sinister mask, two icy beams of killing intent shooting from his eyes. “You are dead! Dark Shadow Island will be your undying enemy!”
A profound silence fell across the world. Everyone stared blankly at the blood rain falling from the void. The White Robe Great Emperor was utterly lawless!
This time, he had completely offended Dark Shadow Island! Even before the Bronze Ancient Palace descended, he had already provoked both the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone and Dark Shadow Island! It was unimaginable what the Grand Dao Sect would face once the Heaven and Earth Change truly began.
A faint, almost imperceptible smile touched Yuan Qingzi’s lips. He thought, ‘White Robe Great Emperor, well done! Hahahaha!’
Just then, Lu Xuan clapped his hands, then turned and walked over to the Ultimate Emperor Weapon, Howling Heaven. The Giant Ram meat was finally roasted to perfection!
Countless skewers of roasted Giant Ram meat! Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, glistening with juice, a tantalizing aroma wafted through the air, making mouths water. Even the massive ram’s head was perfectly cooked!
Lu Xuan took a bite. The sensation transported him back to Blue Star. He pulled out some spirit wine, taking a sip, then another bite of meat. Pure bliss.
Everyone was utterly dumbfounded. Seriously? At a time like this, the White Robe Great Emperor still had the appetite to eat?! Had everything that just happened simply… passed? Dark Shadow Island would never let the White Robe Great Emperor off the hook!
They were lucky the White Robe Great Emperor had drawn all the fire; the Dark Night Monarch hadn’t paid them any mind. Otherwise, if Dark Shadow Island had set its sights on them, no one could have withstood their killing intent!
Meanwhile, the Red Serpent Great Emperor, still pinned in the void, was utterly flabbergasted. The moment he saw Lu Xuan kill Xiao Ke, regret washed over him. This White Robe Great Emperor was nothing short of a reckless brute! He himself wouldn’t have dared to kill Xiao Ke. Yet, the White Robe Great Emperor had completely ignored the Dark Night Monarch’s threats and done it. Xiao Ke had been incredibly famous in ancient epochs, a woman of unparalleled beauty. The White Robe Great Emperor had simply discarded her, even rejecting the Dark Night Monarch’s offer to become a son-in-law to Dark Shadow Island. If it were him, he would have gladly set aside the divide between humans and demons to become a son-in-law to Dark Shadow Island!
A moment later, Lu Xuan casually waved his sleeve. Countless divine lights surged, and numerous Giant Ram meat skewers flew toward the assembled crowd.
Everyone paused, then eagerly began to feast. This was Nine-star Emperor Tier lamb! It would be a waste not to eat it. Even if the White Robe Great Emperor’s days were numbered, that was a problem for later. At least until the Bronze Ancient Palace descended!
Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, Chen Changsheng, and Lu Xuan’s wooden puppet clone were all savoring the Giant Ram meat skewers.
Dao Rhyme circulated around everyone present, incredibly profound. Many Great Emperors actually found themselves gaining insights!
Above the void, the Red Serpent Great Emperor, Demonic Spider Woman, and other great demons remained pinned, their dead eyes staring blankly at Lu Xuan.
Just then, Lu Xuan glanced into the distance. Among these great demons were demonic spiders, giant cicadas, colossal silkworms, spirit grasshoppers, spirit mice… He paused, a flicker of amusement in his eyes. This was practically a Cantonese feast! These demon bodies were all incredibly nourishing. While one might need to overcome some psychological barriers, everyone who had tried them swore they were delicious.
Seeing Lu Xuan feast, everyone else joined in. It would be a waste not to eat, and once they were done, they would leave. As for Dark Shadow Island seeking revenge, that wouldn’t fall on their heads!
The Founding Ceremony continued.
Half a day later. BOOM! The void tore open, space twisted. Tianyuan Old Ancestor burst out of the spatial rift with a hearty laugh. “White Robe Daoist Friend,” he called out, “I’m pleased to report that I’ve successfully annihilated the Stabbing Heaven Palace’s Nine-star Great Emperor!”
Almost simultaneously, the distant sky ripped open, and Jiujun Old Ancestor, wielding his Emperor Weapon, the Stance-Stopping Broken Stele, emerged from another spatial rift.
Everyone was taken aback. If Tianyuan Old Ancestor and Jiujun Old Ancestor hadn’t announced their return, they would have almost forgotten about them! It had taken them half a day to eliminate a Nine-star Great Emperor from the Stabbing Heaven Palace, and they even seemed to have sustained injuries. Yet, the White Robe Great Emperor could annihilate a Nine-star Great Emperor with a mere flick of his finger. The disparity was immense!
Lu Xuan smiled faintly. “Come on over, eat. There’s plenty of delicious food.”
Tianyuan Old Ancestor and Jiujun Old Ancestor glanced down at the ground and were instantly stunned. When had so many magnificent dishes appeared?! Above them, the Ultimate Emperor Weapon Howling Heaven slowly rotated, and the Eight Desolations Annihilation Flame burned steadily, roasting even more demon meat.
Everyone’s faces were filled with awe. What virtue or ability did they possess to sit here, eating demon meat roasted by an Ultimate Emperor Weapon and the Eight Desolations Annihilation Flame? They wouldn’t even dare to dream of such a thing!
Yuan Qingzi coldly watched Lu Xuan’s back. “Just a dead man walking,” he muttered.
Deep within the void, the Ghost Shadow Race was still traversing space. An elder asked, “Old Ancestor, we departed too late. Do you think by the time we reach the Blackflame Mountain Range, the White Robe Great Emperor and his people might already be dead?”