CHAPTER 177: CHAPTER 175: BATTLE_1

"Allow me to interject. With our current strength, we can at most repel the Qin Empire. Killing them is almost impossible," Qin Wudao said, shaking his head. Admitting one’s lack of power is humiliating, but one must recognize one’s own capabilities and act accordingly. Only then can one avoid putting oneself in danger.

"Your Majesty, please remain calm. I can control the Yin-Yang Scripture, which can reduce the strength of the Divine Emperor of Light by half," Nie Feng said calmly. In this world, all forces are mutually restrictive. The only thing a martial artist of ’Darkness’ can do is weaken the strength of those who control the power of ’Light’. This is also why the Divine Emperor of Light sent him to the Divine Gate, far away from himself.

"If that’s the case, it might be worth a try!" Qin Wudao’s fingers tapped on the armrest, a murderous glint in his eyes. If the Divine Emperor of Light’s strength were reduced by half, he would have an eighty percent chance of trapping him. This would be the perfect opportunity for revenge. He still vividly remembered the grudge from when Wang Shou invaded the northwest of the Qin Dynasty!

In the Temple of Light, the Black Enforcer knelt on the ground. "Your Majesty, I can confirm that Nie Feng has broken through to the Saint King Realm!" His injuries had not yet healed, and fresh blood trickled from his wound, soaking his clothes.

"I understand!" The Divine Emperor of Light was overjoyed and stood up immediately. The terrifying imperial pressure filled the hall, causing the already injured Black Enforcer to collapse to the ground in extreme disgrace. The Divine Emperor of Light paid no attention to the Black Enforcer’s pitiful state. He had only one thought: find Nie Feng, devour his cultivation, and break through to the second transition of the Saint King Realm. He must be in the Qin Empire! The Divine Emperor of Light firmly believed this. The Void before him tore open, transforming into a spatial wormhole connected to the Qin Empire. He stepped in and vanished.

Only after he left did the pressure in the hall completely vanish.

"HUFF... HUFF..." The Black Enforcer lay on the ground, panting heavily, his face a mask of utter terror. His internal injuries worsened, and his dark blood dyed the floor red. Looking at the spot where the Divine Emperor of Light had disappeared, his eyes filled with admiration. This was the king he served faithfully, his supreme ruler.

「Starry night!」

The Imperial Capital was bathed in starlight, resembling a layer of white gauze. Qin Wudao stood by the window, gazing at the distant starry sky, his eyes deep and profound. Jia Xu stood behind him, head lowered, silent.

"Time flies!" Qin Wudao suddenly remarked with nostalgia. Considering the events of this period, the Qin Dynasty had fought battles in the south and north to defend their homeland, experiencing several wars. Each war had involved the fate of the nation! If they failed, they would face destruction!

"Your Majesty, everything will get better," Jia Xu said softly. Perhaps there was a telepathic link between ruler and minister, for Jia Xu could sense Qin Wudao’s emotions. War! It was also an opportunity! The Qin Empire was now rather well-known in the eastern part of the Primitive Continent and had increased its strength considerably.

"Where are they now?" Qin Wudao neither affirmed nor denied, changing the subject and asking in a deep voice.

"Responding to Your Majesty, Prime Minister Zhuge, General Zhao, General Yue, and the others will all be back in the Imperial Capital by tomorrow," Jia Xu reported without hesitation. He commanded the Hidden Guards and knew everything he was supposed to know. Furthermore, he only concerned himself with useful information that could be reported to Qin Wudao at any time. That was his way of serving: to understand the Emperor’s thoughts! Such a person was actually very dangerous! An Emperor’s motives were difficult to fathom, and an individual who could discern them would never be tolerated. But Jia Xu also had a redeeming quality: he only sought to understand what he was permitted to know and never meddled with matters beyond his purview.

"That’s good." Qin Wudao sighed in relief and turned towards his bedchambers. As he walked, he waved his hand, saying, "It’s late. You should go rest as well." The moonlight shone on his back, casting a very long shadow. Jia Xu bowed respectfully, his figure fading away.

The following day, Zhuge Liang, Zhao Yun, Lv Bu, Bai Qi, Wang Jian, Yue Fei, Yuan Tiangang, and others secretly returned to the Imperial Capital. They set up covert defenses, poised and ready.

The entire city was engulfed in a solemn atmosphere. Nie Feng hid in a palace, fists clenched, his palms soaked with sweat, extremely nervous. If everything went as expected, his life would change dramatically after today. It would be life... or death!

BOOM!

Suddenly, a huge rift tore open in the Void above the Imperial Capital. A terrifying, unparalleled aura pressed down, causing the Void to tremble and emit cracking sounds, as if it might collapse at any moment.

"He’s here!" Nie Feng suddenly looked up, his emotions a maelstrom of complexity and extreme tension.

"Hand over Nie Feng, and I shall spare your lives. Otherwise... death!" the Divine Emperor of Light declared as he walked out from the rift in the Void. He was dressed in a white imperial robe and held the Scepter of Light, his face obscure as a celestial deity, whose true form could not be gazed upon.

"What audacious vermin dare cause trouble in the Qin Empire?" As ripples spread through a Void Formation, Yue Fei’s figure materialized. Clad in armor and wielding a battle spear, he exuded a crimson killing intent, resembling a demon ready to slaughter gods. Behind him stood ten thousand soldiers of the Bei Wei Army, their morale soaring. Their bodies were covered in formation patterns, condensing a spear aura so potent it seemed to pierce a hole in the sky.

The Divine Emperor of Light glanced at them dismissively. His vast divine soul power enveloped the entire Imperial Capital, searching for Nie Feng’s whereabouts.

"You’re courting death!" Enraged, Yue Fei thrust his spear.

BOOM!

The army soul hovering above him also attacked, its strike obliterating everything in its path, turning the Void to ash.

The Divine Emperor of Light frowned slightly. Always these ants, causing trouble. "Perish!" he uttered. Waving his left hand, he hurled out a white palm imprint covered in profound patterns. A casual wave, yet it seemed to possess the power to overturn clouds and summon rain.

BOOM!

Without any suspense, the spear aura unleashed by Yue Fei was destroyed. The immense backlash forced Yue Fei and his army to retreat several steps, their faces paling as blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.

"I will count to three. If Nie Feng is not handed over by then, I will massacre this city!" The Divine Emperor of Light’s eyes glinted with malevolence. A crimson killing intent overlaid his white Spiritual Energy. Eerie winds howled, as if countless roaring wraiths were shrieking within the baleful aura. Such palpable killing intent spoke volumes of the countless lives he had taken!

Inside the Imperial Palace, Qin Wudao sat calmly on the throne, eyes closed, showing no change in emotion. He was so composed because Yuan Tiangang had performed a divination: there would be peril, but ultimately no danger.

"Battle!" Far beyond the city, the Void was suddenly torn apart. A vast army emerged, its presence imposing. Four divine beasts charged forth, creating a magnificent spectacle. Zhao Yun, augmented by the Four Divine Beasts Formation and wielding his battle spear, launched his attack. The spear strike was like a coiling dragon emerging! Peerlessly sharp and unstoppable!

"Kill!" Almost simultaneously, Yue Fei also attacked. His battle spear emitted a dazzling light, illuminating the heavens.

Facing the two powerful spear auras, the Divine Emperor of Light remained calm. He raised his scepter high, and a white light shot into the sky. Behind him, a phantasmal image appeared, revealing a pair of enormous wings. This was the Divine Avatar of the Light God!