Wang Chong was enraged. He had not expected Genesis Supreme to be even more callous and cruel than the Tianfu Divine Lord when it came to lashing out.
“King of Foreign Lands, this is just a small warning. You are the commander of an army, and I have heard that you cherish your subordinates. Thus, you must cherish the lives of these Imperial Army soldiers a lot, right?
“Hand over what I want and you can protect them, or else… hmph, with the Miniature Nine Provinces Domain broken, no one can stop us. My subordinates can enter the capital now, and if you continue to delay, it won’t just be the Imperial Army soldiers dying,” Genesis Supreme coldly said.
“Genesis Supreme!”
Wang Chong clenched his fists so hard that they cracked, his heart burning with anger.
But Genesis Supreme was correct. Without the domain to keep them out, the men in black could freely enter and exit the capital.
Wang Chong now faced a dilemma.
“King of Foreign Lands, this god only wants a small object, and that key was originally ours. Handing it over won’t be much of a loss for you. You do not really want this god to start a massacre in this place, yes?”
Genesis Supreme spoke slowly, but his voice was suffused with cold killing intent.
“Genesis Supreme, I don’t know what this key you’re talking about is, but I can guarantee to you that the Sage Emperor’s greatest treasure he left for me was the Miniature Nine Provinces Domain, and you’ve already destroyed that,” Wang Chong sternly said.
He was in an extremely disadvantageous situation. He had only been able to kill Firmament Supreme because more than half of Firmament Supreme’s strength and focus had been on the teleportation gate. Wang Chong had been able to seize this weakness to use the giant energy core and the teleportation gate to heavily injure him. This had allowed the three divine embryos to battle with Firmament Supreme.
But now, Genesis Supreme was unharmed and was at peak performance. Wang Chong had no confidence in dealing with him.
Moreover, Wang Chong’s strong intuition told him that Firmament Supreme had been skilled in Psychic Energy, but Genesis Supreme was more formidable when it came to pure power.
And there’s also Li Xuantu! Wang Chong said to himself.
Though Li Xuantu had acted as a spectator after breaking the Three Emperors Formation, Wang Chong did not dare to forget about the deposed Crown Prince.
Judging by what had happened, Li Xuantu had probably reached an extremely high level in the Grotto Heaven realm.
When it rained, it poured. Wang Chong simply didn’t have the ability to deal with two Grotto Heaven experts.
If necessary, I’ll have to use the Stellar Energy the Sage Emperor left behind!
Wang Chong’s heart was heavy as he tried to think of a plan.
Before passing, the Sage Emperor had sealed a ball of near-half-step Divine Martial realm Stellar Energy in Wang Chong’s dantian. So long as he was willing, Wang Chong could unleash this destructive power.
This was Wang Chong’s ultimate trump card!
But both Genesis Supreme and Li Xuantu could control spacetime. Unless he also had a grasp of the Power of Spacetime, Wang Chong would find it very hard to guarantee heavy injuries on them, even with the energy the Sage Emperor had left behind. If they avoided it, Wang Chong wouldn’t get another chance.
This was why Wang Chong had remained so cautious up until now.
“You don’t know?”
Genesis Supreme was rather displeased by Wang Chong’s answer.
“Perhaps my judgment was wrong and the King of Foreign Lands does not care as much about his subordinates as I thought. Or perhaps I have not killed enough people and Your Highness thinks I’m joking?”
“You dare!”
Wang Chong was enraged.
“Hmph, is it your right to decide?”
With a cold snort, Genesis Supreme instantly unleashed a terrifying ball of energy that streaked like a comet toward Wang Chong’s location.
Kaboom! The earth was blasted apart, and more than half the Imperial Palace shuddered from the impact.
But Genesis Supreme’s mighty strike had missed.
“Mm?”
Genesis Supreme focused his gaze, surprised by this development.
A voice rang out.
“Hmph, brat, you dare!”
It was Li Xuantu who had spoken.
Boom!
In a ripple of Stellar Energy, a black Halo of Spacetime appeared around Taiji Palace and slammed into the ground, upon which someone groaned. The battle that had taken place in front of Taiji Palace had been intense and brief. About a hundred feet away from Li Xuantu and Genesis Supreme, Wang Chong suddenly emerged.
His breathing was somewhat ragged and his expression somewhat hard-pressed. He had clearly suffered a loss in his battle with Li Xuantu, but he had not been heavily injured.
Not only that, Wang Chong now had three figures standing behind him, all of them cloaked in black robes and exuding energy on par with Wang Chong.
In fact, these three figures seemed to be three more Wang Chongs.
“Interesting!” Li Xuantu said, his cold eyes glinting. He examined Wang Chong as if he was looking at him for the first time.
“Brat, this prince underestimated you. It’s no wonder you were so confident in front of this prince. You managed to refine three powerful clones.”
Li Xuantu possessed outstanding once-in-one-thousand-years talent, and he also had a penetrating insight. With one glance, he could tell that the three figures behind Wang Chong were three divine embryos that possessed enormous innate talent.
And they seemed to have special abilities.
Just now, when Genesis Supreme had attacked Wang Chong, Wang Chong had used the Earth Movement ability to move behind Li Xuantu and attempt to take back Li Heng.
Alas, his enemy had been one step ahead, and though Wang Chong’s sudden attempt had been surprising, Li Xuantu had still managed to catch on.
But to Li Xuantu’s surprise, when he used his Power of Spacetime to try to capture Wang Chong or heavily injure him, Wang Chong had combined powers with the three divine embryos to steadfastly block the attack.
Chapter 2104 - Li Xuantu Versus Genesis Supreme!
Chapter 2104: Li Xuantu Versus Genesis Supreme!
The situation on the battlefield was instantly reversed. With three divine embryos behind Wang Chong, even Genesis Supreme turned grave.
For a person at Genesis Supreme’s level, one Wang Chong was insignificant and could be easily slain. But four Wang Chongs, their bodies linked and capable of transferring energy between each other, was something that even Genesis Supreme had to take seriously.
Not only that, when he saw those three black-robed figures, his eyes twitched. He had a vague inkling about something, but he wasn’t quite sure in the time available to him.
But Genesis Supreme quickly got ahold of himself.
This operation had been delayed long enough. He needed to get that item as quickly as possible.
“King of Foreign Lands, it seems I was wrong. This Emperor of the Great Tang is who you’re most concerned about. But that makes things even easier.”
Genesis Supreme chuckled, his eyes turning to Li Heng, who was in the grasp of Li Xuantu.
Li Taiyi was dead, and the item he had left behind could only have been left to two people. It was either Wang Chong or Li Heng.
It didn’t appear that Wang Chong had it, based on how he was acting, so only Li Heng was left.
“Your Highness Crown Prince, it seems that it was right to cooperate with you. But you can leave what comes next to this god,” Genesis Supreme said to Li Xuantu.
If Li Xuantu had not been so sharp, Wang Chong really might have succeeded, and that Earth Movement ability of his was very troublesome. Genesis Supreme could still deal with him, but it would take some effort.
Genesis Supreme felt that getting Li Xuantu to help him break the formation had been the wisest de
cision he had ever made.
“Hand Li Heng over to me!”
As Genesis Supreme spoke, he flicked a finger. Space trembled as a white-gold Halo of Spacetime appeared at Li Heng’s feet. The halo exerted an enormous pull and began to pull Li Heng inside.
At Genesis Supreme’s level of cultivation, one could control spacetime. It was possible to capture someone without even taking a step, a feat accomplished with a single thought.
Li Heng was Li Taiyi’s appointed successor, and Genesis Supreme was sure that Li Taiyi had left some important objects to him before his death. That key was of utmost importance, and he had to obtain it no matter what.
“Stop!”
Wang Chong was alarmed by what he was witnessing.
Li Heng was the new Emperor of the Great Tang, and nothing could be allowed to happen to him. Once he fell into Genesis Supreme’s hands, a mishap might lead the empire to break apart.
Whoosh!
Wang Chong shot forward, ignoring everything else and making his way toward Li Heng.
But at this moment, just when everyone thought Li Heng would fall into Genesis Supreme’s hands…
“Withdraw!”
Li Xuantu, who had been playing the spectator this entire time, raised his hand, pulling Li Heng away from Genesis Supreme’s Halo of Spacetime and preventing him from being taken.
“Li Xuantu, what are you doing?”
Genesis Supreme scowled, and the Tianfu Divine Lord behind him was shaken.
They were allies with Li Xuantu. What did he intend with this abrupt action?
“Li Xuantu, don’t forget who saved you!” the Tianfu Divine Lord harshly rebuked.
Li Xuantu’s eyes were cold as he looked around and coldly said, “Of course this prince remembers, but don’t forget that this prince only has a transactional relationship with you. You released me, so I destroyed the formation around the capital. Since this prince has fulfilled his promise, the relationship ends there.”
“！！！”
“!!!”
Everyone was struck dumb by Li Xuantu’s words, even the escapees like Huang Xiaotian.
There was no doubting the strength of the men in black. If Li Xuantu worked with them, it was completely possible to enthrone a new Emperor.
But this development was completely unexpected.
“This is bad. What is His Highness Crown Prince thinking?”
In the crowd, Huang Xiaotian felt an ill foreboding, and he turned his head to question that figure wearing the official’s hat. But when he turned his head, he saw that the man was no longer there.
Of course, Huang Xiaotian was far from the only one to have noticed the shift in relationship between Li Xuantu and Genesis Supreme. Wang Chong came to a sudden stop.
He could tell that there had been a subtle shift in the situation, and it seemed as if things were developing in a direction he had never imagined.
“Li Xuantu, are you making an enemy of this god?!”
Genesis Supreme was both shocked and angered. He had never imagined that the Li Xuantu he had gone through so much trouble to release would come back and bite him.
“Don’t think that this prince doesn’t know! You people have been opposing Li Taiyi this whole time, even controlling other countries from the shadows. Since this prince is out now, he naturally cannot permit you to control the Great Tang!
“Also, this brat is still useful and cannot be given to you. Besides…”
Li Xuantu paused a moment, and when he spoke again, his voice had gone much colder.
“This prince has no interest in being anyone’s puppet! Beneath the heavens and above the earth, there exists no one who can order around this prince!”
“You!”
Genesis Supreme’s shock and anger increased. Li Xuantu was really opposing them!
They’ve fallen out?!
Wang Chong was astonished, but quickly, his eyes gleamed.
The proud Li Xuantu fighting with Genesis Supreme first was undoubtedly a pleasant surprise.
Wang Chong was in an extremely passive situation and was still thinking about how he could save Li Heng from Li Xuantu. But with this development, Wang Chong could relax for a moment.
Both Li Xuantu and Genesis Supreme wanted Li Heng, so at least for now, Li Heng’s life was not in danger.
“Very good, Li Xuantu!”
Genesis Supreme began to laugh from his extreme anger.
“I thought that we could settle things in a civilized manner, but since you’ve done this, I see no reason to continue being polite. Li Xuantu, whether you hand him over or not, this god will have Li Heng. As for you, Wang Chong, once this god captures you, I’ll know for sure whether you speak truly or falsely once I interrogate you, and I will find out where that object is.”
Genesis Supreme’s entire body radiated cold killing intent. His robes rustled as waves of energy erupted from his body.
Genesis Supreme had truly been enraged by Wang Chong and Li Xuantu.
Wang Chong was currently secondary, as Genesis Supreme had never imagined that Li Xuantu would turn on him so quickly. But the strong eating the weak had always been the guiding principle of the men in black, and Genesis Supreme had never thought about winning the day through his words.
Seeing Genesis Supreme reveal his killing intent, Wang Chong raised an arm and immediately called out, “Watch out! All Imperial Army soldiers, withdraw!”
Whoosh!
The dense ranks of the Imperial Army immediately began to recede like a tide.
With the Three Emperors Formation broken, almost all the formations in the Imperial Palace had lost effectiveness.
And people of Genesis Supreme’s and Li Xuantu’s power could sunder the earth with their might, and cause massive losses in the Imperial Army with a single attack—losses that were completely unnecessary.
“Retreat!”
Fumeng Lingcha and the others also sensed danger and called for a retreat.
The imperial prison escapees were in the most awkward situation. Advancing was difficult, and at their backs were the dense ranks of the Imperial Army.
What left Fumeng Lingcha and the others most confused was that they had come to support Li Xuantu onto the throne, but Li Xuantu always went off on his own, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
In front of Taiji Palace, Li Xuantu cared nothing about Fumeng Lingcha’s group.
He didn’t even bother glancing at the imperial prison escapees.
“Genesis Supreme, this prince has no intention of fighting with your group, but I advise you to not provoke this prince. In this world, no one can order me around. Li Taiyi could not, and you certainly cannot either!” Li Xuantu coldly said.
Genesis Supreme sneered. Did Li Xuantu really think that some words from him could resolve everything?
He had never intended to let these people go.
It was fine if Li Xuantu handed Li Heng over, and if he didn’t… then he would just move up his plans and take care of them all in one fell swoop, paving the way for An Yaluoshan. He could also purge the Central Plains early, allowing the ‘Purification’ plan to proceed much faster.
Li Xuantu thought that he could sit on the same level as him? Too naive.
Without the Miniature Nine Provinces Domain stopping him, no one in the capital could oppose him.
“Not knowing your own strength!”
Genesis Supreme’s reply to Li Xuantu’s words was terse, and a moment later, he struck.
Bang!
The inner court of the Imperial Palace shuddered as heavy shockwaves of energy swept out from Genesis Supreme’s position.
But surprisingly, Genesis Supreme’s first attack was not aimed at Li Xuantu, but Wang Chong.
Buzz!
Behind Wang Chong, three white-gold Halos of Spacetime appeared, right beneath the feet of the three divine embryos, and swiftly contracted. At the same time, a giant white-gold bell appeared above the three divine embryos.
The giant bell’s surface was covered in mysterious symbols: the sun and moon, birds and beasts, mountains and rivers, insects and fish, symbols that represented the laws of the world. Besides that, there were also carvings of many formations. The moment this bell appeared, it began to descend on the three divine embryos.
Genesis Supreme had a penetrating insight. Li Xuantu had been able to tell at a glance that Wang Chong’s clones were three divine embryos, so how could Genesis Supreme not recognize such precious treasures? If he managed to get them, then with his Grotto Heaven realm cultivation, he could advance them to the Grotto Heaven realm even faster than Wang Chong.
And if he captured the three divine embryos, Wang Chong’s fighting power would plunge, and he would lose any hope of contending against Genesis Supreme.
Chapter 2105 - Grotto Heaven Battle! (I)
Chapter 2105: Grotto Heaven Battle! (I)
Bastard! Wang Chong mentally cursed. He had not expected Genesis Supreme to be so sinister and despicable. Though he had been speaking to Li Xuantu, appearing to be about to fight with him to the death, when he truly took action, he had targeted the weakest of the three.
“Genesis Supreme, you’re truly shameless!”
Wang Chong angrily roared, thrusting a palm at the giant bell hanging over the three divine embryos. At the same time, Divine Embryos 2 and 3 poured all their energy into Divine Embryo 1.
“Great Destruction Art!”
Wang Chong didn’t have many moves that could disrupt spacetime energy, but the Great Destruction Art was one of them.
A powerful man could beat ten martial artists, and while Wang Chong’s Great Destruction Art couldn’t open spacetime passages or control space, through pure brute force, it could shatter the surrounding space.
Boom!
With a heaven-shaking boom, the area where the three divine embryos were standing darkened, and then space shattered like a mirror, opening up into a spacetime black hole.
This destructive power had a hindering effect on the giant white-gold bell and the Halos of Spacetime Genesis Supreme had placed under the three divine embryos. They paused for a moment, and Wang Chong seized the chance to have the three divine embryos sink beneath the earth and avoid the fatal strike.
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