Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1458 - 1413: Xiao Chen Appears, Slashing Down the Emperor!

Chapter 1458: Chapter 1413: Xiao Chen Appears, Slashing Down the Emperor!

"This can’t be possible!"

The Great Protector’s divine light in his eyes burst forth once again. The hastily assembled King-level Array, despite its formidable defense, simply shouldn’t be able to withstand the combined attack of over thirty kings.

And yet, the reality was laid out before everyone.

Inside the King City, Zi Yun King, the creator of the array, was also stunned by the scene before him. At this moment, he even began to doubt his life!

How much power his own array possessed, he couldn’t be more clear. Not to mention over thirty kings, even if it were just the Great Protector of the Royal Beast Race, a Stage Eight Realm strong one acting alone, the array should have disintegrated and collapsed.

However, now, even though the powerful forces surged and roared in the sky, the array remained standing above the entire Qiong Lake Imperial City.

He could feel it—the power of over thirty kings, had almost been segmented and vanished without a trace within a few short moments.

Even the four kings who controlled the clan’s treasured artifacts within the array experienced only a minimal backlash.

"Could it be that thing!"

In an instant, Zi Yun King recalled that when constructing the array, a treasure was needed as the focal point of the entire Array in order to command the Starry Sky Battleship above the Sky Vault and the King-level Array beneath the water.

At that time, he had reported this matter to Xiao Chen, who later placed the Array’s focal point underneath the very center of the entire King City. However, over the years, he had somewhat forgotten about it!

Now, with such an anomaly occurring, it could only be the focal point that Xiao Chen had set up back then!

Thousands of feet beneath the Qiong Lake Imperial City.

Array Patterns, like flashes of lightning, continuously fell from above, ultimately intertwining at one point—what appeared to be a hazy sphere of light.

Of course, to the outside world, this sphere of light was merely a hundred feet in size, but within it was a vast Qiankun space, harboring only a colossal sacred beast, coiled like an ancient Divine Mountain.

It was the Dragon Head Peppertail!

The true sacred beast that Xiao Chen had brought from the ancient times!

Twenty years ago when the array was completed, Xiao Chen had quietly placed it inside the focal point of the array. Its body was like a mountain range, and even though it was still in its juvenile phase, the blood qi within was so immense it defied imagination.

Moreover, after a long period of separation between soul and body, the Peppertail had always been in a state of hibernative recovery. By placing it in the focal point of the array, Xiao Chen aimed to let it absorb power to nourish itself.

The power of the Royal Beast Race kings, following the pathways of Array Patterns, eventually converged within the Peppertail. Such a potent force that could devastate heaven and earth merely caused the Peppertail’s body to tremble slightly, showing no signs of awakening whatsoever.

"Come again, this Lord does not believe that a King-level Array can truly defy the heavens!"

Above the King City, the violent power accompanied by lightning struck the array once again, converging into a massive waterfall of force, plummeting from high above, roaring and thunderous.

Boom!

However, aside from the violent trembling, the King City’s array remained as stable as a rock, with the violent power being directly dispersed and flowing towards the focal point of the array.

...

"Old man, aren’t you out of shape? You’re so sluggish."

In the midst of the pervasive aura of murder, the delicate grunts of Rosy Clouds seemed strangely out of place. Above the chaos, her figures, more than a dozen, thickly dotted the sky, forming a tight encirclement around the Corpse Demon Emperor of the Royal Beast Race.

Every single figure was her true body, with even the frequency of her speech indistinguishable from one another.

The surrounded Corpse Demon Emperor’s black robe was already torn, his beard disheveled, yet he dared not to be the slightest bit distracted. Rosy Clouds’ attacks were exceedingly cunning, with almost any tiny flaw meeting with an onslaught of attacks.

There was no earth-shattering fanfare; movements of the hands concealed the flow of energy to an extreme degree, appearing even less forceful than the influence a regular monarch could burst forth.

Of course, to truly believe there was no vigor at all would be a huge mistake. A monarch of the Royal Beast Race, caught in the wave of wild forces, was hurled towards the duo and, without any warning, his body exploded into pieces!

However, on the other side, the clash between King Long Deng and the two emperors of the demonic race was earth-shattering.

The sonorous dragon’s roar reverberated through heaven and earth, accompanied by the booming sound of thunder; a green lightning bolt dashed across the sky repeatedly, striking at the two emperors of the demonic race with flashes of green light.

"Long Deng, let’s see how long you can hold out?"

The hoarse voice continued to emit from the black fog and mist as the green dragon exhaled flames, scorching the demonic Qi filling the sky.

Pupu pupu!

The two emperors of the thistle tribe, in perfect sync with one another, attacked without pause. Their offense and defense were airtight, as they reached out with palms that transformed into swords, aiming directly for the crown of King Long Deng’s head.

"A mere deadwood, daring to be rampant!"

King Long Deng’s hair and beard fluttered wildly, his dragon lantern expanding to the size of a mountain within a breath’s time. Along with the mighty dragon’s roar, the lantern’s wick burst into flames.

"Dragon Lantern Heart Flame!"

In an instant, the dragon lantern’s flame surged against the fierce burst of energy, the blaze engulfing a part of the void and wrapping the thistle two emperors within it.

"Haha, Long Deng, the two of us dared to come here; do you think we wouldn’t be prepared for your Dragon’s Law Flame?"

Amidst the raging flames, the triumphant shouts of the thistle two emperors rang out, and at the next moment, a light barrier imbued with a thick demonic Qi rose within the fire, keeping the encompassing blaze at bay.

"Long Deng, your Law Dragon Flame has refined the Strong Ones of All Heavens, earning a remarkable reputation, but today, let’s see what other tricks you have, haha...!"

"Today, the Empyrean Blood of the human God King shall be mine to drink!"

Within the rolling flames, the barrier of demonic Qi burst with thunderous noise, piercing through the dragon’s flame, and opening a clear path.

"Is that so?"

However, suddenly, a cold and clear voice cut through the pervasive intent to kill, transmitting distinctly into the Soul World of every individual present!

This voice was as if it carried the bewitching power of a world-class enchantment, involuntarily causing a momentary pause.

"Who is it!"

The thistle two emperors exclaimed in shock, for at the moment the voice emerged, their Soul World felt as though it was swaying!

One must know they were emperors; even if as members of the demonic vine race, they did not place much emphasis on Soul Power, having cultivated to the realm of an emperor, their Undying Martial Soul had also reached the peak of transcendence. Yet, at this moment, they were bewildered by merely a voice!

Clang!

However, before anyone could react, a divine light flashed like lightning, tearing apart heaven and earth, descending upon the Twin Thistle Emperors in a strike!

"Not good!"

Yet, the Twin Thistle Emperors couldn’t react in time; a divine spear emerged out of nowhere within the depths of their pupils, tearing through heaven and earth as its tip strike down towards them.

Pff! Pff!

The protective aura of demonic qi, interlaced with surging dragon flames, shattered, the spear’s momentum unabated as it slashed towards the Twin Thistle Emperors.

Pff!

Amidst the sparkle of demonic light, the spear’s radiance cleaved the Twin Thistle Emperors straight down the middle, instantly causing a spray of tainted blood to spatter within the dragon flames, sizzling upon contact!

Suddenly, two silhouettes were sent flying in opposite directions, faces filled with disbelief.

The Twin Thistle Emperors, who had been together since birth, had just been split down the middle, gory demonic blood flowing from the severed section like a waterfall of blood!

"No!" "No!"

This time, the roars of fury arose one after another, no longer in unison.

What!

All around were shocked; the Corpse Demon Old Ghost, clashing with Luli, felt a sudden chill in his body. Who on earth could it be to split a great emperor in half?

"I will kill you!"

At this moment, all gazes were drawn towards the place where divine light shone.

Hum!

A tide of Rosy Clouds, reaching tens of thousands of feet, manifested above the Void, revealing an ancient and desolate piece of Earth entwined with numerous Divine Runes. A hazy figure appeared upon this desolate land, as if crossing through time and space.

In the midst of divine light, a Green Shadow gradually solidified, the spirit of Vast Land undulating around him. A mysterious pattern of divine light interweaved at his brow.

With every opening and closing of his eyes, it seemed as if ancient stars were revolving, the sun and moon rising and setting, and mountains and rivers reversing their course.

"The Holy Son!"

"Xiao Chen!"

Suddenly, outbursts of shouting arose. Various human monarchs seemed to have realized something, but they hardly dared to believe it, unable to imagine what transformation occurred that made Xiao Chen’s aura so magnificent.

Upon Xiao Chen’s body, with each breath he took, divine light swirled around him, standing there like a God King, perceiving through All Heavens!

Upon the ancient Earth, divine radiance cascaded from Xiao Chen like a waterfall, auspicious qi flooding like tides, an immense Divine Might descending!

"Divinities descend upon the world!"

The Twin Thistle Emperors’ complexions drastically changed. At this moment, they could no longer care about their bifurcated bodies. Their original demonic vines, inherited from the ancient past, had an instinctive familiarity with this type of aura!

Upon hearing this, the Corpse Demon Emperor’s expression changed drastically as well. Now, in the midst of a bloody battle, the appearance of a powerful human inheriting divine prowess, what impact might that have on the battle!

Wait!

"No, it can’t be a true divinity. Since ancient times, the gods have already withdrawn from this Desolate Land!"

Following the change in the Twin Thistle Emperors’ expressions, however, the Divine Shadow before them was obscured by a layer of fog, making it difficult for them to discern clearly.

Yet, the patterns drawn by the divine light at Xiao Chen’s brow were so glaringly brilliant!

"It’s the Heart of the Dao; the Holy Son has ascended to Emperorhood!"

Suddenly, cries of alarm erupted; everyone’s gaze was fixed upon the pattern of divine light etched at Xiao Chen’s forehead.

How is this possible?

Twenty years ago when Xiao Chen secluded himself for cultivation, he was but at the Eighth Level of the Heavenly Realm. Even if he was at the pinnacle of that realm, could he really have leaped across two stages and stepped directly into Emperorhood?

"The Holy Son has ascended to Emperorhood!"

Yet a more firm voice rose!

Indeed, how could anyone but an Emperor cut down a demonic emperor in one strike!

Above All Heavens, across the Desolate Wilds, only an Emperor could withstand an Emperor, an acknowledgment shared by all races!

Xiao Chen, who struck down a demonic emperor in one blow, must himself be an Emperor!

"Who are you!"

The Twin Thistle Emperors, having regathered their form, looked at Xiao Chen with a trace of horror in their eyes.

Even as they rejoined, however, they were unable to return to their original state. Their upper bodies remained humanoid, while their lower halves resembled bloodvine roots, but now, they continuously bled demonic blood and could no longer regain their singular form.

What’s more, the fatal blow was to their strength. Originally, with the help of their true form, they were strong enough to contend with God Kings at the pinnacle like King Long Deng. But now, the aura emanating from them had fallen to the early stages of Emperorhood.

And at that realm, even an instant of enlightenment could lead to a vast difference in combat power. Now, as they clashed with King Long Deng, the result could only be one-sided domination!

"God King, you deal with the others; leave these two demonic logs to me!"

Xiao Chen did not pay attention to the two, his gaze turned towards King Long Deng as he spoke softly.

"Alright!"

Feeling the surging aura from Xiao Chen, King Long Deng did not hesitate at all. Although he harbored questions in his heart, now was the time for battle, and all else had to wait until after the fight.

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