Chapter 586: I Grant You Death

Ye Xuan knew full well that the Alioth Array Base was the control center for the Seven Star Earth Element Array. If he could get his hands on it, control over the entire array would change masters in an instant.

Once he controlled the Seven Star Earth Element Array, he would have complete command of the battlefield and be in an invincible position.

Elder Tianyi instantly spotted Ye Xuan’s movement.

"Damn it, Tang Zhao, stop that brat! We can’t let him reach the heart of the palace," Elder Tianyi roared in fury.

"Yes." Tang Zhao and the others immediately shot toward Ye Xuan.

Ge Puzi immediately scoffed and moved to block them. "Sect Master Tang, attacking a junior? Isn’t that a bit unbecoming of your title as the Sect Master of the Profound Mystery Sect?"

At the same time, Sword Elder and the others also surged forward. While they couldn’t join Su Xiuyi’s battle, they were more than capable of helping Ye Xuan hold back the experts from the three major powers.

BOOM!

In that instant, a violent roar echoed once more. Because Su Xiuyi and Elder Tianyi were locked in battle, the dozens of remaining Martial Kings from the various powers had all gathered on the streets of Ancient Yang City, unleashing frantic attacks on one another.

Terrifying Profound Energy ran rampant, completely reducing Ancient Yang City to a vast expanse of ruins as countless fissures cracked the ground open.

The fate of the common people and Martial Artists gathered in Ancient Yang City was even more tragic.

Ge Puzi and his allies were more considerate, deliberately avoiding the common people as they fought. Tang Zhao’s side, however, couldn’t care less. With every casual attack, countless people were struck by Profound Energy, exploding into a mist of blood like willow catkins scattered by the wind.

The streets were dyed completely red. Rivers of blood flowed wantonly, seeping into the earth through the cracks and creating a scene straight out of hell.

This blatant disregard for the lives of the common people utterly enraged Ge Puzi and his allies.

SWOOSH!

Taking advantage of the chaos, Ye Xuan sped toward the heart of the palace. With his current cultivation level and his Void-Treading Feathers, he was so fast that no ordinary Tier Seven Second Layer Martial King could hope to catch him. Only a Tier Seven Peak Martial King like Tang Zhao stood a chance.

’Almost there!’

Just as Ye Xuan was about to enter the palace, a potent sense of danger exploded in his mind. His scalp went numb, and goosebumps erupted all over his skin.

Ye Xuan’s heart pounded in his chest. He felt as if the Grim Reaper itself had its eyes on him. His life was no longer in his own hands; death could claim him at any second.

’This is bad!’

Without a moment’s hesitation, Ye Xuan spun around and retreated.

BOOM!

The very instant he fell back, a terrifying blast of Profound Energy erupted where he had been. Rock was pulverized, and the palace walls, once as hard as steel, were instantly reduced to countless fragments that shot out in every direction.

Amid the dust, Ye Xuan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his body thrown backward like a discarded ragdoll.

This scene instantly stunned everyone nearby.

"Xuan Ye!"

Ge Puzi and the others cried out in shock and anger. Their eyes fixed on the attacker. The force of that earlier blast had made even them feel a faint whisper of death. ’Who on earth is this person?’ they wondered.

But when they saw the attacker’s face, Ge Puzi and the others froze, their faces twisting in horror.

The person who had attacked and nearly killed Ye Xuan was, to their astonishment, the green-robed youth who had been quietly following Tang Zhao with his head bowed.

Now, he lifted his head. A sharp light flashed in his eyes, which seemed to hold the power to devour the heavens and the earth.

Layers of a cyan halo enveloped him, and he exuded an air of sacredness and nobility.

The youth first glanced at Ye Xuan in surprise, clearly not having expected him to dodge the attack. Then, his gaze shifted to Elder Tianyi in the sky. "Tianyi," he said coldly, "you have sorely disappointed me."

His tone held no respect for Elder Tianyi, only rebuke, as if a high and mighty young master were speaking to his servant.

BOOM!

High in the sky, Elder Tianyi and Su Xiuyi violently exchanged a blow, and both were sent reeling backward.

A bitter expression crossed Elder Tianyi’s face. "Young Master Qi," he said, "this subordinate did not anticipate a Martial Emperor suddenly appearing from Gale Light Academy. I have failed in my duties. I hope Young Master can forgive me."

Elder Tianyi’s respectful attitude toward the youth, like that of a subordinate, shocked everyone present.

"Who are you?"

Su Xiuyi’s expression also grew heavy as he stared coldly at the young man. He looked to be in his twenties, not yet thirty, yet his aura was that of a genuine Tier Seven Peak Martial King. His Martial King power was incredibly condensed, and its quality was on par with, if not greater than, that of veteran experts like Tang Zhao.

"You’re Su Xiuyi? Not bad, not bad at all. A Tier Eight First Layer Martial Emperor... I suppose you’re barely qualified to be my subordinate."

The youth’s body slowly ascended, and in an instant, he was floating high in the air. As his aura permeated the surroundings, he seemed to become the master of the very heavens and earth.

He said coldly, "Do you have any idea that you’ve committed a capital offense? Today, I’ll give you one chance. Swear allegiance to me, and I’ll let you live. Otherwise, no matter how heaven-defying your cultivation is, you will not escape death."

Su Xiuyi scoffed. "Whose spoiled brat are you? Have you lost your mind? A mere Tier Seven Martial King dares demand my submission?"

BOOM!

Wasting no more words, he swung his fan. A powerful wave of energy swept out in all directions as a streak of green light shot crazily toward the green-robed youth.

"Young Master Qi!"

Elder Tianyi’s heart leaped in alarm. He was about to intervene, but the green-robed youth instantly stopped him.

A golden halo suddenly materialized around him. Mysterious, shimmering runes pulsed within the light, emitting an astonishing aura.

At the same time, a cyan war halberd appeared in his hand. Engraved upon it was a soaring azure dragon, giving it an exceptionally fearsome appearance. He thrust the halberd forward.

BOOM!

The cyan halberd collided with the stream of green light, creating a deafening detonation, as if a singularity had just been blown apart. Torrents of Profound Power washed over the green-robed youth, but they only managed to create the faintest ripples on the surface of his golden halo.

"What?"

"He actually blocked it."

"How is that possible?"

Everyone below who witnessed this was left utterly speechless, their eyes wide in disbelief.

The leaders of the various powers could all tell that while the green-robed youth’s aura was extraordinary, he was only a Tier Seven Triple Peak Martial King. They never imagined that he could exchange a blow with Su Xiuyi and not be at the slightest disadvantage. It made them all doubt their own eyes.

Sword Elder and the others exchanged grave looks. They knew for a fact that if any of them had faced that attack from Su Xiuyi, they would have been injured at the very least, if not killed outright.

But now...

Everyone felt like their brains had short-circuited. A Tier Seven Triple Peak Martial King effortlessly blocking an attack from a Tier Eight Martial Emperor? No matter how they looked at it, it seemed like something out of a fairy tale.

It wasn’t just the top experts from the major powers; Su Xiuyi himself was secretly astonished. His earlier attack had been a probing move to test the green-robed youth’s strength, yet it had been blocked with ease.

A heavy feeling settled in his heart. In terms of worldliness, Su Xiuyi was far more knowledgeable than Sword Elder and the others. He knew that some geniuses from the continent’s top powers were capable of fighting those in higher realms.

And for this youth to be able to battle across an entire Great Realm... even among those top powers, he would be considered an extraordinary figure.

’Who on earth is this person?’

A confident, arrogant smile played on the green-robed youth’s lips. "So, do you think I’m qualified now?"

"Heh." Su Xiuyi scoffed. "You blocked one casual strike. Are you proud of that?"

The green-robed youth’s expression darkened. "Stubborn fool," he said coldly. "Since you insist on doing things the hard way, don’t blame me for what comes next. I’ll let you witness my true power."

HWOOSH!

A suit of golden Profound Armor rapidly materialized around his body. The True Dragon on his war halberd seemed to spring to life as he erupted in brilliant light and charged toward Su Xiuyi.

At the same time, he barked a cold order to Elder Tianyi: "Tianyi, the ones below are yours. This time, I expect no accidents."

"Yes."

Elder Tianyi replied respectfully. A vicious, cold light entered his eyes as he stared down at Ge Puzi and the others. A cruel smile touched his lips, and he suddenly dove toward them.

"Damn you, stop!" A flash of anxiety crossed Su Xiuyi’s eyes. With a furious roar, he moved to intercept Elder Tianyi.

"Are you looking down on me? Today, I shall grant you death!" The green-robed youth’s gaze was frigid. A sharp glint flashed from his war halberd as the phantom of a True Dragon materialized and lunged toward Su Xiuyi, its jaws snapping. The surging power made the very air tremble.

CRASH!

Su Xiuyi was shocked. Forgetting his pursuit of Elder Tianyi, he snapped open his feather fan to defend himself. A massive BANG echoed as he was thrown backward, looking thoroughly disheveled. The blood in his body roiled, and he nearly coughed up a mouthful of it.

’What?’ he thought, alarmed. His gaze locked onto the cyan war halberd. It was shrouded in a hazy, cyan light, and its aura sent a chill through him. He immediately cast aside any shred of contempt he once held.

Though his opponent was only at Tier Seven Peak, the depth of his Profound Energy was in no way inferior to that of a Tier Eight Martial Emperor. Moreover, the Cultivation Technique he practiced and the treasure he wielded were clearly extraordinary, giving Su Xiuyi a sense of unease.

"Hahaha."

Just then, Elder Tianyi burst out laughing and charged into the crowd below.

BOOM!

He released the power of his Tier Eight Martial Emperor domain. Several of the Tier Seven Martial Kings closest to him were immediately thrown back, spitting blood.

"What do we do?"

Everyone’s face was ashen. Just moments ago, they had held the upper hand. They never expected the situation to reverse so dramatically with the appearance of the green-robed youth.

At this moment, even Ge Puzi’s face turned pale and grave.

’I have to gain complete control of the Seven Star Earth Element Array. It’s our only chance of survival.’

In the midst of the crowd, a glint flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes as he once again shot toward the heart of the palace.