The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 479 - 480: Full Outburst (8th Update)

Lin Qian’s words had barely finished when the half-air was deathly silent, only the sound of the distant crumbling Royal City burning could be heard.

The surviving members of the Black Corner Clan cautiously looked towards Shen Zhixing, noticing that his face seemed expressionless, as if his mood was very calm.

But those familiar with their lord knew very well that this was the calm before the storm.

The position of the Seventh Prince in their lord’s heart was clear to all without needing to be stated.

Whatever the Seventh Prince requested, their lord would fulfill, for the Seventh Prince’s mother was his childhood sweetheart who had been childless for many years, only giving birth to the Seventh Prince several decades ago.

However, the Seventh Prince’s mother had died in an accident shortly after giving birth to him, which was why Shen Zhixing devoted all his emotions to Shen Yi.

One could say that Shen Yi was absolutely Shen Zhixing’s vulnerable spot, untouchable by anyone.

"Yi’er…" Shen Zhixing slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, tears of blood were streaming down his face, and he began burning his Soul Power without regard for the consequences.

Yue Liqun, seeing Shen Zhixing’s state, clicked his tongue in disapproval, "I heard he’s extremely protective of his seventh son, indeed it’s true. His Majesty’s mere words have made him completely lose his reason, starting to burn his essence."

At this moment, Yue Liqun truly understood the meaning of ’adding fuel to the fire.’ Burning his essence meant that regardless of whether he won or lost the battle, an hour later, Shen Zhixing’s Master Level cultivation would be ruined. His cultivation would likely drop at least to the Fourth Level of the Awakening Realm unless he obtained some miraculous heavenly treasure to restore it.

Burning one’s essence was fundamentally different from Yue Liqun’s past self-sabotaging of his cultivation, which was a deliberate attempt to start over from scratch.

Burning one’s essence damaged the foundation deeply.

"However, His Majesty is merely at the First Level of Awakening Realm, and he is a Master Level combatant in Awakening Realm. There’s such a great gap in their realms, there’s really no need to burn his essence." Yet, no matter how irrational, Yue Liqun still couldn’t comprehend Shen Zhixing’s actions. freewebnoveℓ.com

However, as Lin Qian watched Shen Zhixing burning his essence, his expression gradually became more solemn.

"This Shen Zhixing is indeed a remarkable figure, not having completely lost his reason," Yue Liqun suddenly heard Lin Qian speak beside him.

To this, Yue Liqun expressed incomprehension, "Your Majesty, he’s gone this far and yet hasn’t lost his reason?"

"No, because he has burned his essence, it proves he hasn’t lost his reason, but rather he is prepared to exert all his strength to kill me in revenge for his son." Fixing his gaze on Shen Zhixing, whose aura was now wildly out of control due to burning his essence, Lin Qian spoke slowly, "A Master Level power in the Awakening Realm is indeed formidable. Have you sensed my true strength?"

On the other side, among the Black Corner Clan near Shen Zhixing, one of the Sixth Level Awakening Realm beings, both surprised and sorrowful, spoke up to their lord, "Lord, he is just a member of the Human Clan and only at the First Level of Awakening Realm. Why go to such extremes?"

"If I don’t burn my essence, I’m not sure I could kill this member of the Human Clan from the surface world." His subordinate’s words made Shen Zhixing sigh heavily and say solemnly, allowing the tears of blood to dry on his cheeks.

Shen Zhixing’s words shocked the surrounding members of the Black Corner Clan.

Their lord was a Seventh Level Awakening Realm, a Master Level combatant of the Awakening Realm, yet that man was merely a human, merely at the First Level of Awakening Realm. How could he possess the terrifying power the lord spoke of?

Seeing the incredulous expression in his subordinate’s eyes, Shen Zhixing’s face revealed a cold smile, "I have already told you all, no matter the situation, to observe carefully. Every little trace could possibly reveal something unexpected."

"The explosion in the Royal City, the terrifying force of impact made even Yue Liqun from the Awakening Realm Fifth Level, have to use Soul Power to protect himself by condensing it around his body to ensure he wasn’t affected. You all were much closer and needed to use your full strength to harness your Soul Power. Even I had to condense Soul Power to counter the aftermath."

Saying this, Shen Zhixing pointed towards Lin Qian far in the distance and asked his subordinates, "From the beginning to end, when have you ever seen even a trace of Soul Power appear on this member of the Human Clan?"

Upon hearing Shen Zhixing’s reminder, members of the Black Corner Clan realized suddenly and snapped out of their illusion.

"Now I cannot fully guarantee killing him unless I burn my origin power completely," Shen Zhixing said as he focused on accelerating the burning of his inner origin power and cautioned his other subordinates, "He might also be brewing his Soul Power inside. Once the fight between him and I begins, you mustn’t intervene. If the situation turns dire, run immediately. Understand?"

"Prince!" The other Black Corner Clan members wanted to say something but, seeing Shen Zhixing’s angry face, dared not continue.

From afar, Yue Liqun also advised Lin Qian, "Your Majesty, are you actually going to confront Shen Zhixing? He has Master Level combat power."

"Your subordinate also knows that Your Majesty’s power is formidable, and your talent is exceptional. Twelve rounds of Rebirth are unheard of, unseen."

"But the strength gap between each level of the Awakening Realm is terrifying to hear about; the difference compared to the previous realms is like night and day. Especially above the Sixth Level, the distinctions between Master, Mighty Hero, and Tyrant are vast."

Over these days of acquaintance, Yue Liqun had come to understand this young emperor’s temperament; he was benevolent and treated his own people very well, but he was also very domineering and sometimes unwilling to reason, quite proud.

What he worried about now was that Lin Qian, due to his pride, might recklessly throw away his life.

"I understand your good intentions, and indeed my realm is merely at the Awakening Realm First Level," Lin Qian said as he hovered in the air, looking at Shen Zhixing whose aura was becoming increasingly ferocious and showing an excited smile on his face, his eyes filled with intense fighting spirit, "But I also possess Master Level combat power, how could I fear him?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Liqun was dumbstruck, standing there unsure of what to say.

"All this time, I have never truly had a satisfying battle. Now, I just want to fight to my heart’s content," Lin Qian said glaring at Shen Zhixing whose aura had reached its peak, his lips curling up, "Let him understand that I am not someone he can threaten."

Roar!

The Minghuang Emperor’s Soul Power emerged at this moment. His burning royal robe augmented by his emperor’s intent, eighteen Elemental Components and two Elemental Artifact Hearts appeared together.

Wrapped in the twelve-layered Soul Light of Red Gold Thunder Soul Power and White Orchid Ice Cold Soul Power, the Elemental Components instantly merged around the Elemental Artifact Hearts.

"Thunder Night Sword! Cloud Sword!"

Lin Qian murmured softly, now holding a pair of swords in his hands—one wide and one narrow—with the Golden Dragon in the center, Thunder Dragon on the left, and Ice Dragon on the right.

At this moment, Lin Qian’s power burst forth completely.