“Heh, are you threatening my disciple?” Ling Han’s voice traveled into their ears.
“Yi?”
“En?”
“Ya?”
The Sword King, Azure Phoenix Divine Empress, and others were all astonished. They had suffered greatly at Ling Han’s hands, so they were naturally familiar with his voice. Their minds instantly became numb with fear.
Meanwhile, Situ Jian looked toward the source of the voice, and roared, “Who is it?”
Ling Han walked out, a faint smile on his face.
“Who are you?” Situ Jian asked.
“Ling Han!”
The Sword King and others of the older generation, as well as Zhang Mo and the others of the younger generation, all yelped in shock. They had developed fear of Ling Han, and their minds had already gone numb with fear upon hearing his voice. Now that they saw him in person, they couldn’t help but tremble in terror.
Even those at the Shattering Void Tier and Immortal level were terrified upon seeing him. This highlighted just how huge an influence Ling Han had on these people.
Situ Jian looked toward Ling Han, and asked, “You’re Ling Han?” He hadn’t experienced the “Ling Han era”, so he naturally didn’t know just how terrifying Ling Han was—nor could he imagine it.
Pa!
There was a flash and a punch, and Situ Jian’s head instantly exploded like a blooming flower. He became a headless corpse.
There was deathly silence.
Although Situ Jian wasn’t the most powerful Immortal level elite of the five sects, he was still an Immortal level elite no matter what!
Yet his head had actually been obliterated with a single punch?
Gasp!
Was this some kind of sick joke?!
Ling Han smiled widely as he retracted his fist, and said, “Since you’ve all arrived, it’s time to settle the score!”
Chapter 1083 - Quashing the Rebellion
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ling Han had returned, and he was incredibly powerful!
The members of the five sects had already developed a fear of Ling Han, and they could only tremble in fear upon seeing him appear. Now that Situ Jian had been killed, they felt an ominous chill shoot through their bodies. All they wanted to do was turn around and flee.
“Ling Han!” The Sword King stepped forward. Although he was relatively young in the five sects, his strength was quite outstanding. Sword cultivators were renowned for their powerful attacks, and his battle prowess could definitely rank in the top 10 or even top five of the five sects.
Pa!
Ling Han swung his fist as he dashed over, and the head of the Sword King was also smashed into pulp.
Gasp!
Ling Han had killed someone at the slightest of provocations. How ruthless!
“Ling Han, you’ve gone too far! You have to realize that there are Sun Moon Tier elites at our ancestral grounds!” the Severing Heaven Saber roared.
Pa!
His head was obliterated just as he finished speaking.
Ling Han had killed three people in a row, each of them with a single punch. There had been no hesitation, and there had been no mercy. What kind of resolution and killing intent was this?
The members of the five sects were all shaken to the core. None of them had seen how Situ Jian and the two others had been killed. They had merely seen a flash, and then the elites had died one after another. If they became the target, there was no way they would be able to block or escape, either.
‘How terrifying!’
Zhang Mo and the others of the younger generation all trembled in terror. It had only been two years, yet what kind of terrifying level had Ling Han advanced to?
“W-what cultivation level are you at?” the Azure Phoenix Divine Empress asked, a bitter expression on her face.
“Heh, my improvements have only been minimal. I feel ashamed to tell you guys.” Ling Han smiled, and said, “I’m at the high extreme of the Mountain River Tier. I’ve only just broken through to its early stage.”
Pu!
The rebels all spluttered and choked. ‘You’re showing off, you’re definitely showing off!’
He had only opened the sky two years ago, and everyone had started off from the ninth layer of the Shattering Void Tier. However, the members of the five sects had cultivation techniques from the Immortal Realm, and it was because of this that 37 people had been able to advance to the Immortal level.
But Ling Han?
He genuinely had no background, and had even been taken away as a hostage. ‘Are you sure you were a hostage and not some elite’s son-in-law?’
“Run!” It was unclear who cried out, but all of the rebels instantly turned around to flee.
The members of the five sects were far too familiar with the might of Immortal level elites. They even more so knew that there existed a massive gulf in power between each sub-minor level of the Immortal levels. Thus, one-star geniuses were already outstanding prodigies! However, Ling Han had actually reached the high extreme, so he definitely possessed a crushing advantage over them. Even 370 of them would be annihilated by Ling Han, much less a mere 37.
What was the point of fighting? They would definitely be killed if they stayed and fought.
“Die!” The morale of the Great Ling Empire couldn’t be any stronger as they charged toward the rebels. The Rain Emperor and the other Immortal level elites were especially fervent as they had just advanced into the Immortal level. They were itching to try their hands out.
“Run!” The Azure Phoenix Divine Empress unfurled her wings as she grabbed onto Dong Ling’er. She and Dong Ling’er both possessed unique bloodlines that allowed them to fly after reaching the Mountain River Tier. This gave them a huge advantage over others at the same cultivation level.
The Rain Emperor swung his fist toward them. Although the Azure Phoenix Divine Empress was a bit disheveled after barely managing to block it, she was still able to soar into the sky.
Who could stop them from leaving now that they were in the sky?
“Ling Han, just you wait! You’re dead meat once I find my way to the ancestral grounds of the five sects!” the Azure Phoenix Divine Empress shouted. She knew that the 30 or so Immortal level elites were no match for someone at the high extreme. This wasn’t a battle; this was a one-sided massacre!
Ling Han shook his head, and said, “I had planned to spare you as a favor to her, yet you insist on seeking death!” He used his body like a bow as he notched the Annihilating Dragon Star Arrow.
Xiu!
The arrow transformed into a streak of light as it whizzed through the air.
What cultivation level did he possess right now?
Even if he didn’t use a real bow, and even if he didn’t use the Ultimate Arrow, the might of his Annihilating Dragon Star Arrow could still reach five stars!
How could a mere cultivator at the early stage of the low extreme block a battle prowess at the middle stage of the consummate level?
Pu!
The Azure Phoenix Divine Empress and Dong Ling’er both cried out in agony as the arrow pierced through their hearts. The life instantly drained from master’s and disciple’s eyes, and the color instantly drained from their faces as they plummeted to the ground.
Ling Han didn’t pity them in the least. Since they were enemies, what did it matter whether they were men or women?
With him and the Asura Demon Emperor present, the five sects’ advantage in numbers didn’t count at all. They still couldn’t escape the fate of being massacred. Moreover, although the Rain Emperor and the others had only just broken through, they had been able to comprehend dao under the Reincarnation Tree. Which of them hadn’t experienced decades of comprehension?
Moreover, they had received plenty of resources from Ling Han, with all of them reaching an almost perfect level at the Shattering Void Tier. Even Murong Qing had a battle prowess of four stars, and the Rain Emperor
more so had a battle prowess of five stars!
In fact, Ling Han didn’t even need to act. Just his three brothers alone would be able to defeat all of the rebels.
In only an hour, all of the elites of the five sects had already been killed.
Of course, the cultivators at the Shattering Void Tier had also followed the Immortal level elites over. They were also ruthlessly killed.
“Please spare us, Your Majesty!” The remaining rebels all dropped to their knees and begged for their lives. Their cultivation level was too low, with none of them having reached the Shattering Void Tier yet. They were utterly insignificant in this kind of battle, and just a small shred of power could flatten all of them to the ground.
Who would’ve thought that Ling Han would actually appear at this time? Who would’ve thought that he’d be as powerful as a deity?!
This reminded them of when Ling Han had opened the sky. He had born the weight of the sky as he shattered the heavens, appearing extremely mighty and divine.
They had actually tried to rebel against such a person?
F*ck! Had they gone retarded?!
“Seize them! Take them out the gates and behead them!” Ling Han ordered coldly. There were some lines that couldn’t be crossed. Otherwise, how would he rule the empire, and how would he control the populace?
A thought flashed through his mind, and the cultivation of all the rebels was crippled. The imperial guards rushed over and seized the rebels, purposefully punching and kicking them as they did so.
Of course these imperial guards hated the rebels. Ling Han had done so much for the Lower Realm, yet these people actually used the opportunity while he was a hostage to launch a rebellion!
F*ck! They genuinely wanted to kill these animals now!
Ling Han announced his return through the totem. Taking this opportunity, he also explained the events of the rebellion. His voice boomed through every corner of the Great Ling Empire.
“Long live the emperor!”
“His Majesty has returned!”
Everyone whooped in joy. Ordinary people were all realists—they didn’t care who was the emperor as long as their lives were peaceful and plentiful. As long as these were satisfied, the emperor was a good emperor.
Ling Han had saved them from the fate of being refined into a Realm Pill; he had saved their lives. He had also taken them into the Immortal Realm, where Spiritual Qi was rich. Although not everyone could cultivate, the environment here meant that they wouldn’t fall sick, allowing their lifespan to extend by many years. Living to 100 years old was no problem at all. This was a massive favor!
Who wouldn’t respect such a good emperor?
Yet there were actually heartless animals who desired to usurp him! F*ck!
Countless people brought eggs, apples, and oranges to witness the executions outside the palace gates. They were going to smash the rebels’ faces with rotten eggs and fruits, causing them to stink even in their graves.
Ling Han invited Yue Kai Yu, Qian Wu Yong, Hu Fengyue, and his other old friends into the Imperial Palace. He hadn’t wanted to reveal that he had returned before, so he hadn’t reunited with these old friends. Now that the survivors of the five sects had been dealt with, he naturally had to reunite with these people.
Ling Han started to hand out large amounts of alchemical pills again.
Chapter 1084 - Majestic Heaven Sect
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
A powerful nation couldn’t rely on the abilities of only a few people.
Ling Han, the Rain Emperor, and the others all strove for great things. This was especially the case for Ling Han, who also had to find the Roc Palace and the ancestral grounds of the five sects. How could he remain on the Joint Peace Planet forever?
Thus, they had to work hard to groom successors. Since they had split the sky and brought the small world into the Immortal Realm, they naturally had to give her a brighter future.
Everyone improved in leaps and bounds with Ling Han’s selfless help.
Ling Han had the most hopes for Shen Zhong Chen, Xuanyuan Zi Guang, and Wen Yi Jian. Shen Zhong Chen and Wen Yi Jian were both supremely talented in martial arts, while Xuanyuan Zi Guang’s heaven-defying fortune hadn’t disappeared after he had arrived in the Immortal Realm. He had somehow obtained some natural treasures, and these had allowed him to become the first of the three to reach the Shattering Void Tier.
These people didn’t seek to compete with Ling Han any longer, and all wanted to place their full focus on cultivation and developing the Great Ling Empire into a behemoth of the Immortal Realm.
Ling Han didn’t treat them unfairly, either. It could be said that apart from the Reincarnation Tree, they enjoyed all the benefits that Ling Han could give them.
It was just that without the help of the Reincarnation Tree, advancing to the Immortal level would take them at least 10 years—this estimate was already extremely optimistic. It wouldn’t come as a surprise even if it took them several centuries to reach the Immortal level. They only had limited resources, after all.
As they were followers of Ling Han, Can Ye, Guang Yuan, Zhu Wu Jiu, Yuan Cheng He, and the others were naturally treated better. They could comprehend dao under the Reincarnation Tree, and even if Guang Yuan and Zhu Wu Jiu weren’t especially talented, cultivating under the Reincarnation Tree could still help them reach the Immortal level even if they were as stupid as pigs… and they couldn’t be worse than pigs, right?
The Alchemist Society had become subordinate to the Great Ling Empire, and Ling Han didn’t keep his knowledge to himself, either. He imparted his experience and a large number of pill recipes, and believed that once these alchemists developed fully, the development of the Great Ling Empire would enter a positive cycle of growth. At that time, the reliance on him would become much smaller.
Lin Xiang Qin, Wenren Qian Qian, and the other beauties were all happy yet despondent at the same time. They had once had the opportunity to win this god-like man over, yet it was a shame that they had seen their opportunities slip by due to all kinds of reasons and circumstances.
Now, they could only look up to him.
Another month passed, and Ling Han decided to return to the Scarlet Heaven Academy.
He hadn’t notified the academy of his destination when he had left. After all, it would have been extremely troublesome had the Dark Night Hall, Sha Yuan, or Zhao Lun targeted him and sent an elite at the Sun Moon Tier after him.
However, if he were absent for too long, these powerful forces would definitely still be able to discover his whereabouts.
How could the Great Ling Empire stand up against Sun Moon Tier elites?
Thus, they all decided to return to the Scarlet Heaven Academy as soon as possible. They were still very weak now, yet Ling Han had made far too many powerful enemies. They had to lie low and endure for the time being.
The Rain Emperor and the others all teased Ling Han about this, saying, “Fourth Brother, although you’re tremendously talented, it seems like those that you’ve offended are even more talented! You’re only at the high extreme of the Mountain River Tier right now, yet there are at least several elites at the Heavenly Body Tier who want to kill you.”
To this, Ling Han replied, “Those who don’t draw jealousy are mediocre people! This proves that I’m supremely talented!”
Ling Han handed the affairs of the empire to his uncle, Yue Zhen Shan. With his help, Yue Zhen Shan had already reached the Shattering Void Tier. Although this was insignificant in the Immortal Realm, it was still fairly impressive in the Great Ling Empire. At the very least, his battle prowess could soar to 15 stars after drawing on the power of the nation.
Ling Han placed everyone in the Black Tower before setting off on his Cloud Piercing Shuttle with Shui Yanyu. They landed outside the Point Star City after 10 or so days, and everyone exited the Black Tower and then walked toward the city gates.
Since they were going to live in t
he Imperial Capital for a long time, they all had to obtain a legal identity. Thus, they naturally had to enter the city gates properly.
They entered the city after registering their identities and paying the entrance fee.
The Rain Emperor and the others were temporarily settled in the pharmacy. Ling Han would use his power and relationships to help them get into the Scarlet Heaven Academy.
He was already quite influential now, so helping others get into the academy was well within his abilities.
Although this was an illegal way of entering the academy, the Rain Emperor and the others were all supreme talents. Thus, them entering the Scarlet Heaven Academy was actually a win-win situation.
However, another piece of news traveled over before Ling Han could even act on his plan.
The Majestic Heaven Sect was recruiting disciples!
What kind of force was the Majestic Heaven Sect that news of them recruiting disciples could actually cause the entire city to bubble with excitement?
Ling Han asked around, and found that this Majestic Heaven Sect was indeed impressive.
The Joint Peace Planet, Flying Cloud Planet, Light Dragon Planet, and another 100 or so planets formed a large galaxy 1 . The cultivation level of these planets was similar, with the Heavenly Body Tier being the strongest. However, there was a super-elite at the Eternal River Tier on the Flying Cloud Planet.
Not everyone was interested in fame, money, and power, though, and this super elite at the Eternal River Tier was respectfully referred to as Venerable Trinity. It was rumored that he had been battling at the passageway of the two realms this entire time, and had only returned to the Flying Cloud Planet several tens of thousands of years ago.
He hadn’t founded an Imperial Empire—empires founded by elites at the Eternal River Tier were called Imperial Empires—and had instead founded the Majestic Heaven Sect. He recruited a large number of disciples and students; the founding mission of the sect was to raise prodigies who could battle against the Netherworld.
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