Free Web NovelChapter 1245: Chapter 1246: Slaughter
Ye Qingcheng’s cold eyes stared at the opponent: "You’ve lost!"
These simple three words were as much a sting and mockery to Zhu Chen as a dagger to the heart. If it weren’t for Zhu Chen’s strong mentality, he might have already collapsed.
Ye Qingcheng defeated Zhu Chen with a single sword, naturally taking his place on the Desolate Ranking.
"Who else dares to fight?" Ignoring Zhu Chen, Ye Qingcheng’s gaze swept over all the powerful figures. Her domineering voice carried an edge of cold arrogance as she asked if there was anyone else who dared to step forward.
With Zhu Chen, the third, defeated, only two talents remained on the Desolate Ranking.
Swish, swish~
Many eyes naturally fell on these two individuals. One was Yang Qian of the Eight Trigrams Sect, the other was Wanhai Mountain from the Hidden Palace, both with the highest prestige in the Primordial Ancient Realm.
Yang Qian, the top of the Desolate Ranking.
Wanhai Mountain, second on the Desolate Ranking.
If these two were also defeated by Ye Qingcheng, then without a doubt, Ye Qingcheng would be invincible under the emperor. Yet she was only an Immortal King of the Sixth Layer.
The spectators’ eyes were full of contemplation, as the strengths of the top three on the Desolate Ranking were initially neck and neck. When they had competed for the ranking, it was only due to a slight edge that Yang Qian had fortunately claimed the top.
And just now, Ye Qingcheng had instantly defeated Zhu Chen with one sword, so could Yang Qian and Wanhai Mountain still be her match? If Ye Qingcheng won again, what would happen next? Would they just let her walk away with the Saint’s Inheritance?
That way, not only would the major sects offend a heaven-defying talent, but they would also fail to obtain the Saint’s Inheritance. If Ye Qingcheng rose to power in the future, would she not settle scores one by one?
Soon, many eyes fell on the sect leaders. Even though these royal figures were sect leaders, their expressions were not pleasant. Allowing Ye Qingcheng to leave unchallenged was something they definitely did not wish to see.
But wasn’t this going back on their word?
At that moment, the Sect Leader of the Profound Sect, Dao Xuan, spoke calmly: "Although in terms of duels, perhaps no one is this child’s match, it was never stated that joint attacks were not allowed. Therefore, I suggest you can join forces to make this child hand over the Saint’s Inheritance!"
"Dao Xuan, you’re truly despicable!" Wang Yue shouted softly: "What, just because someone of the Sixth Layer Immortal King swept through your seven sects, you’re thinking of ganging up on them? I never expected such words from the grand Sect Leader of the Profound Sect!"
"Did I say something wrong?" Dao Xuan smiled indifferently: "Previously, there were no rules against joining forces, so naturally I’m not breaking any rules. Besides, I’m just addressing the reality!"
"How could you even say such a thing!" Even the Empress of Xiliang couldn’t stand it anymore. She stepped forward and spoke: "If that’s the case, my Xiliang is willing to join the fight!"
"Moon Viewing Sect as well!"
As their voices fell, prodigies from the Moon Viewing Sect and Xiliang Ancient Kingdom stepped out in succession. They were all powerful figures of the Ninth Layer Immortal King, positioned around Ye Qingcheng, their eyes coldly regarding the prodigies of the seven major sects.
Clearly, Xiliang and the Moon Viewing Sect chose to support Ye Qingcheng. After all, the talent Ye Qingcheng just displayed was terrifyingly immense. For them, this was the best time to take sides; as long as Ye Qingcheng could walk out alive, then in the future, when Ye Qingcheng became the emperor, who in the Primordial Ancient Realm could stop her?
Seeing this, the various sect leaders frowned slightly, surprised.
Wang Yue gazed intently at the sect leaders: "Are you not afraid that today, if Ye Qingcheng escapes this place, the outcome for you will not be favorable if she survives?"
Such words carried a significant threat, causing the hearts of the sect leaders to tremble slightly, their gaze becoming more somber, as they were already involved when they previously tried to seize Ye Qingcheng’s inheritance.
Even if they stood down, would Ye Qingcheng spare them once she rose to power?
Then, Zhetian coldly asked: "Are you sure you want to get involved?"
"So what if we are?" The Empress of Xiliang responded firmly, while Zhetian continued: "If our seven major sects join forces, I’m afraid even you, Empress of Xiliang, won’t leave here safely. And you, Moon Viewing Sect, you better think carefully!"
This remark also carried a significant threat, making the expressions of Wang Yue and the Empress of Xiliang unpleasant. Together, the other side had seven imperial leaders, while they had only two. If a battle truly broke out, the outcome was obvious.
However, the current situation left no choice.
"Despicable and shameless!" The Empress of Xiliang snorted coldly, feeling powerless yet intentful, only able to watch. Ye Qingcheng was not much affected, knowing the world of Martial Arts revered strength.
Xiliang and the Moon Viewing Sect’s willingness to stand out was merely because they were optimistic about Ye Qingcheng’s future. Now that Ye Qingcheng almost had no future, it was understandable for them to choose to withdraw.
Therefore, Ye Qingcheng held no grudge.
"Xiao Jiu!" At this moment, Ye Qingcheng whispered. Xiao Jiu stepped forward and soared into the air, standing before Ye Qingcheng. Her cold eyes swept over him, asking indifferently: "Regret it?"
"Regret my ass, today we’ll cut a bloody path!"
"Good!" Ye Qingcheng nodded, her eyes sweeping over the contemptible expressions of the sects, her voice resonated powerfully: "If I, Ye Qingcheng, do not die today, I will visit each of you one by one in the future!"
Ye Qingcheng’s voice trembled in the void, even instilling a hint of panic in the hearts of the seven major sect leaders, evidently also intimidated by Ye Qingcheng’s declaration.
This was the decisive declaration of an unmatched talent. As long as Ye Qingcheng lived, she would visit them personally.
Soon, dozens of young prodigies surrounded Ye Qingcheng and Xiao Jiu. Ye Qingcheng’s eyes were somber as she looked at Xiao Jiu: "Those under the Eighth Layer Immortal King are yours, but we must not lose each other!"
"Alright!" Xiao Jiu nodded. If the boss was here, these people wouldn’t be enough for a single slap.
"Kill!" At that moment, Ye Qingcheng shouted coldly, her killing intent fierce. A terrifying Sacred Intent emanated from her; though not a Saint, she had received the Saint’s Inheritance and comprehended a trace of Sacred Intent.
Seeing Ye Qingcheng, many were shocked. Was this the Sacred Intent of a Saint?
Hiss~
Immediately, Ye Qingcheng flashed a sword, targeting a Ninth Layer Immortal King, aiming for a lethal strike, suppressing with Sacred Intent, the Sword Light blazingly fast, reaching its target in an instant.
"Attack!" Yang Qian, at the top of the Desolate Ranking, shouted loudly, and as his voice fell, he stepped forward, an Ancient Bell appearing in his hand, its ringing suppressing all, aiming to kill Ye Qingcheng.
Today, as individuals from the Desolate Ranking gathered, no matter how strong Ye Qingcheng was, there was no chance of her surviving.
For the Saint’s Inheritance, to prevent future revenge from Ye Qingcheng, they could only leave her here. This was an unbreakable deadlock, with only one solution—slaying Ye Qingcheng.
Yet, Ye Qingcheng seemed oblivious to Yang Qian’s Ancient Bell aiming to suppress her. Her Cold Ice Sword remained locked onto the target, Sword Light flashing, Sword Qi whistling, as endless ancient vines erupted from the person’s body, ensnaring her.
