Free Web NovelChapter 1075: Chapter 1074: The Flame Emperor Order’s Ownership
The thunder light that pierced the sky accurately hit the Evil Lord below, striking right into his heart.
Boom!
The moment the thunder arrow struck the heart, it triggered a violent explosion. At the moment of impact, the Evil Lord’s body shattered instantly, and black evil energy spread out all over, attempting to escape.
"Beasts! I swear, you will all die by my hands!"
As the body disintegrated, Xiedisili’s roar echoed, filled with a deep curse and venomous hatred.
Hiss hiss!
However, just as the black energy was about to scatter, the mighty power of wind and fire swept down, cleansing the evil energy waves away.
Xiedisili’s roar spread out, the energy that was violent to the extreme began to gradually dissipate at the bottom of the sea of fire, and along with it, the body of the Evil Lord...
The Evil Lord, who once personally destroyed the Fire God Sect, was finally completely wiped out here with the joint effort of the Three virtual emperor orders.
"Phew."
And when the Evil Lord was wiped out, Ling Chen could no longer hold on, his hands weakly dropped, and his young face turned pale. Despite his inner weakness, excitement flickered in his eyes. Who would have thought that just now, he assisted Xi Yan and the Cyan-robed Guest in eradicating a peerless demon of the Saint Dao Eightfold Realm...
What concept is the Saint Dao Eightfold Realm? That is a high-rank Saint, a rarity in today’s Nine Provinces Land. At least Ling Chen had not heard of any family possessing such a level of powerhouse.
Even if there were, they would be among the top existences in the Nine Provinces Land. Yet now, they were wiped out by them.
Of course, this Evil Lord had been sealed in this sea of fire for a millennium, his strength long diminished from the Saint Dao Eightfold Realm. Otherwise, even with the help of the virtual emperor order, the three of them would never have been able to kill this Evil Lord.
The Thunder Emperor Order in his hand dimmed and returned to Ling Chen’s hand. His body trembled, and he stood unsteadily.
"Are you alright?"
Xi Yan looked at Ling Chen with some concern.
Ling Chen waved his hand. At this time, the True Qi in his body was almost entirely exhausted, his mind weary, and the Sword Spirit Embryo in his mind dimmed.
"Achieving this at your Sky Apex Realm cultivation is truly not easy."
Xi Yan’s beautiful eyes held a hint of admiration, clearly satisfied with Ling Chen’s performance. If not for Ling Chen’s lethal strike, killing this Evil Lord might not have been so easy.
With his level of cultivation, compared to the Evil Lord, it was insignificant. But the role Ling Chen played was surprising to her. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
"If we didn’t put our full effort into killing this demon, not only we would find it hard to escape disaster, but the entire Nine Provinces Land could fall into calamity."
Ling Chen smiled bitterly. He gave it his all partly out of self-preservation and also a little out of selflessness.
"Fortunately, in the end, this demon was destroyed."
Xi Yan nodded slightly, then her gaze fell on the Cyan-robed Guest, and she said softly, "To have slain this demon, both of you have done a great deed."
"Slaying demons is our duty."
The Cyan-robed Guest responded calmly.
Xi Yan nodded, then with a wave of her jade hand, the Flame Emperor Order’s light faded, falling into her hand.
"You two... coming here, it should still be for this?"
Upon hearing Xi Yan’s words, both Ling Chen and the Cyan-robed Guest focused their gazes.
Amidst the intersecting flames of the fiery region, the atmosphere seemed to freeze at that instant.
Ling Chen pressed his lips tightly. For this Flame Emperor Order, he had exhausted his heart and soul. Now, having reached here, giving it up was out of the question.
However, he was not alone here.
Beside him, the Cyan-robed Guest stood with hands behind his back, in his eyes, an inexplicable light flickered. He too had thoughts of this Flame Emperor Order.
"Both of you are outstanding talents, but there’s only one Flame Emperor Order, so in the end, only one of you can have it."
Xi Yan said calmly.
"Sect Master Xi Yan is right."
The Cyan-robed Guest nodded, a glint in his eyes, "Since you were the former owner of this Flame Emperor Order, its ownership should naturally be decided by Your Excellency."
"Sect Master Xi Yan can select from the two of us who you think is the most suitable holder of the Flame Emperor Order."
"Should I decide then..."
Xi Yan used her jade-like middle finger to tap her snow-white chin while appraising Ling Chen and the Cyan-robed Guest, but she couldn’t help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly, "Both of you are so exceptional, whom should I choose?"
"A reminder, there are still many petty people outside eyeing this Flame Emperor Order. Without sufficient strength, you won’t be able to keep it. Even if you temporarily get it, you’ll soon lose it, and it will end up in the hands of those mediocrities."
The Cyan-robed Guest said coldly.
Ling Chen naturally understood that the Cyan-robed Guest was indirectly implying he was lacking strength, so he immediately replied, "Perhaps my current strength is indeed insignificant, but I have confidence in myself. Maybe in the future, my strength will surpass your expectations."
"As for those petty people outside, I can handle them myself."
Ling Chen stared directly at the Cyan-robed Guest, his gaze unwavering, showing no sign of retreat or evasion despite the latter’s formidable strength. His resilience remained consistent with his demeanor over the years.
"Haha, you’re indeed a determined little guy."
Xi Yan laughed, but her beautiful eyes couldn’t conceal her admiration.
"Facing strong enemies isn’t something that can be resolved by determination alone."
The Cyan-robed Guest frowned, unable to resist throwing cold water on Ling Chen.
"Did Senior Qingyi’s strength begin as strong as it is now, or was it cultivated bit by bit?"
Ling Chen kept his eyes fixed on the Cyan-robed Guest, and after a moment, he shook his head firmly.
Both sides stood their ground, neither willing to concede.
As for Xi Yan, she stood there somewhat indecisive. No matter who she gave the Flame Emperor Order to, it would undoubtedly displease the other.
It was truly a headache-inducing dispute.
"Please, both of you, calm down."
Xi Yan waved her hand to signal them to cool down, and then a smile appeared on her delicate face, "Didn’t you both just say that the ownership of this Flame Emperor Order should be decided by me, its former owner?"
Hearing this, the two finally quieted down. Their dispute indeed made little sense, so it was better for Xi Yan to make the choice.
"I will choose the most suitable person."
Xi Yan gave both a gentle and stunning smile, her gaze sweeping over Ling Chen and the Cyan-robed Guest before returning to Ling Chen.
With just a flick of her finger, the Flame Emperor Order in her hand flew towards Ling Chen.
"Little Brother Ling Chen, this Flame Emperor Order is handed over to you."
Xi Yan withdrew her jade-like hand, speaking with a cheerful tone.
"Many thanks to Senior Xi Yan for such a gift!"
Ling Chen was initially startled, and then a sudden joy appeared on his face. He hadn’t expected Xi Yan would actually give him the Flame Emperor Order.
"I said I would give the Flame Emperor Order to the most suitable person." Xi Yan said faintly, in other words, she thought Ling Chen was more suitable than the Cyan-robed Guest, so she handed the Flame Emperor Order to Ling Chen.
But, regardless, the Flame Emperor Order was now in hand.
"Wait!"
Just as Ling Chen took the Flame Emperor Order, the voice of the Cyan-robed Guest came over, and it had become much more somber: "Since it’s Sect Master Xi Yan’s choice, I can’t oppose it. In that case, I’ll give him a chance."
At this point, the Cyan-robed Guest’s sharp gaze fixated on Ling Chen.
"If you can withstand one move from me, this Flame Emperor Order is yours, and I have no objections!"
Hearing this, Ling Chen’s expression also darkened. To withstand a move from such a Saint-level figure as the Cyan-robed Guest would undoubtedly be extremely challenging. Furthermore, Ling Chen had already witnessed the Cyan-robed Guest’s strength, and with his current power, blocking a move from him was nearly impossible.
However, no matter what, the only thing he knew was that he couldn’t give up the opportunity of holding this Flame Emperor Order now.
Even if the hope of withstanding one move from the Cyan-robed Guest was slim, he still wouldn’t give up!
"Isn’t this a bit of bullying?"
Xi Yan couldn’t help but furrow her brows. Although it was said to be one move, what kind of move it would be was up to the Cyan-robed Guest. If he used a killer move against Ling Chen, Ling Chen might just be instantly defeated.
Given the Cyan-robed Guest’s strength, even ordinary Saints would find it extremely difficult to handle, let alone Ling Chen, who was currently only at the Sky Apex Realm. The disparity between the two was immeasurable.
"In this world, there is ultimately no absolute fairness." The Cyan-robed Guest said calmly, "I gave him a chance, and although it’s slim, whether he can seize it depends on his skills."
"After all, if the Void Emperor Order falls into his hands, he will possess two Void Emperor Orders, which means a great responsibility. Whether he can keep these two Void Emperor Orders depends on his capabilities. I think if he can’t even withstand one move from me, then he doesn’t have the qualification to hold two Void Emperor Orders. Since he is an extraordinary genius, he should have the ability to create miracles."
Hearing this, Xi Yan also nodded. Being the holder of the Void Emperor Order was indeed a perilous thing. Even she, with the powerful Fire God Sect, almost failed to protect the Flame God Order, eventually risking her life for it. Therefore, when she handed the Flame God Order to Ling Chen, her feelings were also very conflicted; she thought Ling Chen had great potential and could be an outstanding bearer of the Flame God Order, but she was also worried that the Flame Emperor Order might bring disaster to Ling Chen.
