"Zhang Zai, die by my hand!"
Bu Xiangchu, wielding the golden Heavenly Hammer, brought it down with a direct cleave. A golden divine dragon roared in the void, and immense national fortune surged through the firmament. The accumulated national fortune of the Yaoguang Divine Dynasty, now wielded by Bu Xiangchu, let out a thorough roar.
A vast chasm was torn open, accompanied by howling winds, torrential rain, and booming thunder. The already terrifying Heavenly Hammer, now empowered by national fortune, became even more invincible.
"Weng~~"
Zhang Zai watched the void erupt with dragon roars. He directly held his Green Lamp and charged towards the sky. With a palm strike to the lamp, a low hum emanated from it. Sparks flew from the wick, and countless wisps of white cloud energy surged in the void.
Witnessing this, Bu Xiangchu, who was charging forward, let out a cold laugh. He had mobilized a portion of the national fortune for his empowerment. Yet, Zhang Zai dared to resist with just a green lamp. Hovering high above, he brought down the Heavenly Hammer, roaring with the golden dragon's might.
"Boom!"
A colossal dragon maw, containing a terrifying force capable of shattering the heavens, lunged towards Zhang Zai.
"Boom..."
From atop the Green Lamp, white-robed scholars emerged. With a single shout, they uttered golden characters that repeatedly struck the approaching dragon maw. Golden waves surged, and the void shattered inch by inch.
"What kind of lamp is this human creature holding? It still possesses divine power even under Bu Xiangchu's mobilization of national fortune. This lamp?..."
Bu Heliang was somewhat lost in thought.
The former Emperor’s demise had temporarily vested the four of them with the authority of the Yaoguang Divine Dynasty. However, they could only wield one-quarter of the national fortune. But even one-quarter was terrifyingly formidable, beyond anything a mere Feng An could compare to.
"No holding back!"
Bu Heliang's expression changed. His long sword instantly drew a large amount of national fortune. A divine dragon struck the heavens, exuding killing intent. The dragon qi that moved with every swing was incredibly sharp, piercing heaven and earth, capable of xuyên through anything in existence.
With a flick of his wrist, the killing intent spewing from his long sword instantly shattered the surrounding mountains around the imperial capital. Dragons roared, and terrain that had remained unchanged for millennia was utterly transformed today.
"King Shengming has also made a move. Both of them are at the Saint King realm, yet they employ such means against a human at the Saint realm. With the national fortune mobilized, Zhang Zai is likely doomed!"
Countless beings hid within pavilions, their formations activated to withstand the terrifying residual shockwaves. In the sky, one side wielded the destructive Great Dao of Force, while the other unleashed an unbreakable, razor-sharp sword qi. Their terrifying attacks aimed to directly obliterate Zhang Zai.
"Boom!"
The Green Lamp flickered, and scholars stood behind Zhang Zai. The vast Qi of the Heavens surged forth. Each of them held ancient scrolls, their gazes fixed on the sky.
"To establish heart for heaven and earth!"
"To open peace for all generations!!"
Boom!
Heaven and earth roared, and countless formations shattered. Innumerable blood mists exploded in the mountain ranges surrounding the imperial capital.
In a corner of the firmament, three figures clashed violently. Bu Heliang and Bu Xiangchu, fighting in tandem, pressed their attack, moving from the heavens to the ground, and then out of the imperial capital's boundaries. They relentlessly pursued, driving Zhang Zai away from the capital to avoid unnecessary casualties. Sudan Novel Network.
"Boom!!"
Having left the mountain range of the imperial capital, Bu Heliang and Bu Xiangchu suddenly unleashed terrifying combat power. The three engaged in a fierce, bloody battle, their divine power fluctuations destroying countless forests and grasslands.
"Zhang Zai! The Great Han Heavenly Emperor is truly extraordinary to have a being like you supporting him!" Bu Heliang unleashed a blast of righteous Qi, examining the residual aura on his sword blade with astonishment.
On the other side, Bu Xiangchu, holding his Heavenly Hammer, seized an opening and pressed his attack against Zhang Zai. Their battle was incredibly intense. Despite the empowerment of national fortune, Bu Xiangchu could only barely fight Zhang Zai to a draw. The three, having left the imperial capital, continued their engagement.
"The Saint's blood is likely running low!"
Zhang Zai's chest heaved. Bu Heliang and the other had national fortune to draw upon, growing stronger with each passing moment. But he was different. The fuel in his lamp wick was from the Saint's blood he had collected twenty years ago after killing Su Hong. Now, after fighting fiercely for nearly an hour, his Saint's blood was nearly depleted.
Seeing the somewhat weary Zhang Zai, Bu Heliang flicked his long sword, revealing dragon-patterned imprints on it. He glanced at Bu Xiangchu and then charged forward with his sword.
Zhang Zai, holding his Green Lamp, met the attack again. The void rippled as the three fought wildly without regard for direction. They were no longer sure of their location. The violently surging void had pulverized many mountain peaks. Gradually, Bu Heliang and the other's divine power also began to wane.
"Zhang Zai, I will fight you to the death!"
Bu Xiangchu grabbed handfuls of pills and threw them into his mouth. The empowerment of divine power allowed him to lift the massive Heavenly Hammer once more.
"Boom!"
The void beneath Bu Xiangchu's feet collapsed. The Heavenly Hammer thundered, shattering a section of the void like a densely packed, broken mirror. His arms thickened, and he roared, his head thrown back. Dragons howled, and several thick streams of dragon qi appeared at the edge of the sky, flowing into the Heavenly Hammer.
Heaven-Shaking Art!
Compared to its previous casting over the imperial capital, this rendition of the Heaven-Shaking Art was vastly different. This time, he held nothing back, harbored no arrogance, and showed no disdain for Zhang Zai. He unleashed his full ten-tenths divine power.
Not only that, but the national fortune qi also heavily empowered the Heavenly Hammer and his physical body. The empowerment from one-quarter of the Yaoguang Divine Dynasty's national fortune was enough for him to contend against a top-tier Saint King!
Today's battle with Zhang Zai was the first time he had utilized the national fortune qi of the Yaoguang Divine Dynasty, and it might be his last. The current Divine Emperor of Yaoguang was about to complete the awakening of his imperial脉 (Emperor Vein). Once the imperial脉 awakened, he could personally govern, and his authority would be revoked.
Bu Xiangchu was acutely aware that even if he failed to kill Zhang Zai today, he would be executed once the Divine Emperor took personal control. National fortune was the foundation of a dynasty, and it could not be mobilized lightly!
"Kill!"
Bu Xiangchu roared, and a thousand-zhang black figure materialized behind him. The black figure held a golden colossal hammer, upon which nine dragons roared. The hammer was unimaginably large, perhaps not a thousand zhang, but close. The hammer struck, unleashing boundless killing intent.
The use of the Heaven-Shaking Art cast a shadow over this realm, and an endless, terrifying aura permeated the air. Bu Heliang, observing from a distance, was startled.
"Bu Xiangchu is desperate!"
Bu Heliang's eyes flickered. He looked at the thousand-zhang figure that had appeared in the sky and the golden colossal hammer. He knew that by mobilizing the national fortune qi today, they had to provide an explanation to the Divine Emperor and the Imperial Clan. Even if the Divine Emperor did not punish them, the guardian of the Imperial脉 would surely execute them.
Zhang Zai, whom they could not subdue even with their combined national fortune, watched Bu Xiangchu's actions. Bu Heliang slowly halted his advance.