CHAPTER 193: CHAPTER 190: FORCES FROM ALL DIRECTIONS_1

CLANG! CLANG!

Two streaks of Sword Qi struck the Eight Trigrams Array, generating violent shockwaves that tore the sky to shreds and destroyed everything in their path.

Even before the shockwaves reached the Imperial Capital, the city began to tremble, as if it might collapse and be reduced to rubble at any moment, its inhabitants doomed.

"Nine Dragons Facing Heaven Formation, rise!"

Yuan Tiangang took a step forward, formed a hand seal, and tapped the Void nine times.

From beneath the city, nine golden dragons sprang forth. They crisscrossed above the city, blocking the shockwaves from Zhuge Liang and Nie Feng, safeguarding the Imperial Capital.

The roars of dragons echoed endlessly as the sky grew dim, heralding an imminent, great destruction.

The battle between Nie Feng and Zhuge Liang raged fiercely. After a few rounds, the two had pushed the fight out of the Imperial Capital, soaring tens of thousands of feet into the sky. A casual attack from either could tear apart a large swath of the heavens.

In no time, the two had exchanged thousands of blows!

BOOM!

With a deafening explosion, Zhuge Liang and Nie Feng were blasted backward, carving a trench in the Void. Remnants of the Power of Laws lingered where they passed, preventing the shattered Void from healing for a long time.

"What a terrifying battle!"

In the Imperial Capital, the populace gazed upward. The once-blue sky was now riddled with countless black holes and spiderweb-like cracks stretching to the horizon.

PTOO...

Some weaker Martial Artists, after staring at the sky for an extended period, were overwhelmed by the lingering Rhymes in Dao and the Power of Laws. Their faces turned deathly pale, and they coughed up mouthfuls of blood, hastily lowering their heads.

Only Heavenly Realm martial artists could barely watch the battlefield!

"As long as I am here, your plan will never succeed!" Zhuge Liang said calmly, waving his feather fan. The movement created a gentle breeze that slightly lifted his hair.

Opposite him, Nie Feng’s expression was grim. He hadn’t expected Zhuge Liang’s strength to be so formidable, capable of fighting him to a standstill.

A First-Rank Saint King fighting on par with a Second-Rank Saint King!

Just the thought of it makes my scalp tingle. This Zhuge Liang is a monstrous genius!

Die! He must die! Nie Feng thought, his expression gradually returning to normal. Otherwise, even if I seize the throne of the Qin Dynasty, I will never sit securely!

He scoffed, "Indeed, I alone would not be able to break through your defenses. But what if there are others?"

Zhuge Liang’s expression shifted slightly. Others? Nie Feng is a Saint King. The ’others’ he speaks of must also be Saint King powerhouses. I can handle one Saint King, but if there are more... I fear...

"Come out!" Nie Feng smirked and called out loudly.

Empowered by Spiritual Energy, his voice traveled far and wide.

Several thousand miles away, atop a mountain range, stood three figures. They radiated terrifying auras, revealing themselves to be Saint King powerhouses.

"Let’s go!"

A murderous glint flashed in their eyes. Tearing through the Void, they descended upon the Imperial Capital. The might of the Saint King Realm erupted from them unreservedly, causing the Nine Dragons Facing Heaven Formation to tremble violently under the pressure.

"Scorpion King!"

"Wanli Hai!"

"Sea Emperor!"

"It’s actually them?"

Gasps of alarm echoed above the Imperial Capital. The expressions of Wang Yangming, Zhao Yun, Wang Jian, and others changed drastically as worry crept into their hearts.

"You colluded with foreign clans!" Zhuge Liang accused angrily, having recognized the three.

"This is thanks to your Prime Minister," Nie Feng said with a smile. "He informed me of your great strength and profound resources. To be safe, I sought them out. It seems now that was the correct decision!"

After listening to Li Si last time, Nie Feng realized the Qin Dynasty was extraordinary. He had immediately gone to the Scorpion Tribe, the Qunxian Sect, and the Sea Clan. Using both threats and inducements, he had forced the Scorpion King, Wanli Hai, and the Sea Emperor to submit.

Not all First-Rank Saint Kings were as exceptionally powerful as Zhuge Liang!

Facing Nie Feng, a Second-Rank Saint King, Wanli Hai had submitted immediately. The Scorpion King and the Sea Emperor resisted briefly but were quickly beaten into submission.

"Bastard!" Upon hearing that Li Si was behind this, even with Zhuge Liang’s usual composure, he felt utterly furious.

But what was done was done, and he had to find a way to resolve it!

I must fight with everything I have! Zhuge Liang thought with determination. In my previous life, for the sake of Shu Han, I launched five northern expeditions and died of illness. In this life, for the sake of the Qin Dynasty, I am prepared to die ten thousand deaths without regret!

The Spiritual Energy within him circulated rapidly. Behind him, a sanguine light emerged. His normally black and white eyes were now bloodshot, as if flames burned within them.

Burning his Blood Essence!

This was a desperate technique all Martial Artists might resort to when cornered—injuring oneself a thousandfold to kill eight hundred enemies.

"Your Majesty, the Vice Prime Minister is burning his Blood Essence! Should we intervene?"

On the ground, Qin Wudao was too far away and obscured by the violent aftershocks to know what Zhuge Liang was doing. However, the voice of Li Yuanba suddenly sounded in his mind.

"What?" Qin Wudao was greatly alarmed, his heart filled with worry. Without a second thought, he anxiously commanded, "Quick, act now!"

As soon as his voice fell!

Deep within the Imperial Palace, a terrifying aura suddenly erupted. It pierced the heavens and earth, forming the phantom of a Golden-winged Roc that exuded an aura of violence, power, and savagery.

Everyone was shocked once more. What was happening? Had another powerhouse arrived?

Under everyone’s gaze, Li Yuanba flew out from the Imperial Palace, shouldering his Leigu Weng Golden Hammer.

With his appearance, the world fell silent. All aftershocks completely dissipated, and the ravaged sky began to mend at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Vice Prime Minister, leave the rest to me!" Li Yuanba declared, taking a step to appear behind Zhuge Liang. He patted the latter’s shoulder.

The burning Blood Essence instantly subsided. Aside from excessive consumption of Spiritual Energy, Zhuge Liang suffered no major issues.

"Many thanks," Zhuge Liang said, cupping his fists. But my mind is filled with doubt. When did another powerhouse of this caliber appear by His Majesty’s side?

"It’s just dealing with a few ants!" Li Yuanba remarked casually. With a gentle force, he sent Zhuge Liang back towards the Imperial Capital. Then, he turned to face Nie Feng and his three allies. His killing intent surged like a waterfall, freezing the Void itself.

"You’re seeking death!" Hearing Li Yuanba’s words, Nie Feng and the other three were enraged and attacked furiously.

Four terrifying attacks lit up the sky, their brilliance surpassing the sun.

"It must succeed!"

In the Imperial Capital, the officials who had surrendered to Nie Feng and those fiercely loyal to the Qin Dynasty prayed simultaneously. Even though their prayers were the same, the meanings behind them were drastically different.

HUMPH!

Watching the rapidly approaching attacks, Li Yuanba’s face was filled with disdain. He waved his hand casually, and the Leigu Weng Golden Hammer flew out like a meteor from beyond the heavens, carrying the power to destroy everything.

BOOM!

The four attacks were instantly destroyed.

The Leigu Weng Golden Hammer’s momentum didn’t decrease; the force it generated sent Nie Feng and the other three flying, spewing blood.

Nie Feng felt his hair stand on end. At least a Third-Rank Saint King, or even higher! After being sent flying, he turned to flee without looking back.

The Scorpion King, Wanli Hai, and the Sea Emperor, being weaker, were stunned for a moment before reacting and also turning to flee.

But it was too late!

None of them, including Nie Feng, managed to escape.

Li Yuanba grinned. In the next instant, he appeared before Nie Feng, bringing his twin Leigu Weng Golden Hammers crashing down with devastating force.

A ground-shattering strike!