The sun set, and darkness descended upon the land.
Yin Tianzi Luo Feng rose from the top of the palace, his aura like a soaring black tornado.
"It's time to reclaim that item."
The item Luo Feng spoke of was something held by the Dao True Immortal; he didn't know what it was, but it held immense attraction for him.
He walked slowly towards the Dao True Immortal's Star Observation Tower. All the ghosts along the way prostrated themselves before Luo Feng, paying homage to their emperor.
Huddled beneath the Star Observation Tower, the remaining populace of Beiyin King's Court shivered in terror at the oppressive aura.
Someone secretly glanced at Luo Feng. Their expression immediately became dazed, their skin rapidly turning dark green, and spiral horns sprouted from their heads. In mere seconds, they transformed into a鬼物 with a green face and fangs!
This newly appeared monster began to madly attack the people around it. Amidst the chaos, more people caught a glimpse of Luo Feng's appearance and also transformed into the same kind of鬼物.
Luo Feng hadn't done anything yet, merely standing outside the Star Observation Tower, and the surviving commoners here were about to be annihilated.
"Close your eyes and move in the direction I guide you, and you will be alright."
The Dao True Immortal's voice echoed from the top of the tower. The panicked crowd immediately quieted down. They closed their eyes and followed the intangible guidance, moving away from Luo Feng.
Many鬼物 attempted to attack this group, eager to feast on their flesh and blood, but as soon as they approached within a hundred meters of the group, their bodies suddenly collapsed, turning into puddles of blood.
Under the guidance of the Dao True Immortal's power, these people moved with a speed more exaggerated than that of a running cheetah, leaving the eye of the storm in a short period.
"National Teacher, in my memory, you never cared for the lives of these mortals."
Luo Feng did not deliberately hunt the commoners; his rank didn't require such actions. As long as he lived, all the residents of Xiafu Prefecture would slowly become his subjects.
"What this poor Dao wishes to do is none of Your Majesty's concern," the Dao True Immortal said calmly, holding a horsetail whisk.
"Heh heh…" Luo Feng let out a few unpleasant laughs. "It was the National Teacher who forged me into what I am today, so I shall not pursue your grave disrespect. However, you possess something I desire. Hand it over, and you may leave safely." Sudian Novel Network.
The Dao True Immortal's eye twitched. Did this fellow have his sights set on the materials for the immortal pill?
"Your Majesty has already consumed the immortal pill and attained endless longevity. It would be best not to be so greedy."
"It's fine if you don't give it, I shall take it myself!"
Luo Feng's eyes suddenly flared, and the surrounding buildings collapsed in swathes. The Star Observation Tower turned to dust. The Dao True Immortal sat cross-legged in mid-air, a ancient bamboo sword suspended behind him.
The two Cataclysm-level powerhouses exchanged blows hundreds of times in the blink of an eye. The entire royal capital was overturned, filled with dangerous energy flows, and ordinary鬼物 were crushed into fragments.
Only those who had been granted some of their power, the civil and military officials of the Beiyin Dynasty, could survive such impacts.
As soon as the fight began, the Dao True Immortal knew things were not good. This ancient bamboo sword possessed Cataclysm-level might, but after only a few seconds of combat with Luo Feng, it was already struggling to bear the strain.
Luo Feng's strength was unbelievably potent, exceeding the normal level of Cataclysm-tier, and it was continuously climbing.
It was difficult to imagine a newly formed Cataclysm-level being possessing such power.
If the fight continued, the Dao True Immortal might not even be able to escape.
However, the Dao True Immortal was not overly flustered, for he knew his reinforcements were on their way.
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The Night Rider fought his way through an endless stream of鬼物, heading towards the Beiyin King's Court.
The closer he got to the capital, the more he could feel Luo Feng's overwhelming power. If Luo Feng were given more time, he might become a Spirit Realm God!
At that point, perhaps all the powerhouses in this space combined would not be Luo Feng's match, so he had to hurry.
Suddenly, he saw the entire capital being torn apart by the power of their Cataclysm-level clash, its terrain permanently altered.
A group, protected by the power of the Dao True Immortal, appeared in the Night Rider's sight.
Upon seeing this group, the Night Rider understood what had happened in the capital. He wasted no more time, conjuring a giant throwing dart in each hand, preparing to deliver a fierce blow to Luo Feng.
However, someone was faster than the Night Rider. A majestic beast roar erupted, and the gray clouds in the sky instantly transformed into multicolored auspicious clouds.
A rainbow-colored pillar of light descended from the center of the clouds, striking Luo Feng. The surrounding earth began to sink continuously, and Luo Feng involuntarily bent his waist.
Luo Feng barely managed to look up, mockingly saying to the Dao True Immortal, "Is this your contingency, you mere beast daring to act so presumptuously before me!"
Gray energy permeated Luo Feng's body, and he slowly straightened himself. The intense power struggle within the colored pillar caused cracks to appear, shattering like glass beads.
The Demon God Qilin, stepping on auspicious clouds, glared at Luo Feng, "Vile creature, leave this world, or I shall fight you—to the death!"
"To the death, hahahaha…"
Luo Feng laughed heartily. As an emperor, he knew many secrets unknown to ordinary people, and he was aware that the 'Dao True Immortal' and the 'Demon God Qilin' were the only two True Immortal-level powerhouses in the Xiafu Prefecture.
Yet, before these two True Immortals, he felt no pressure whatsoever; he even felt capable of counter-killing them.
He was now invincible in the world!
The Night Rider suddenly appeared behind Luo Feng, his two massive throwing darts flying towards Luo Feng's back. Just as they were about to make contact, they transformed into two immense crescent-shaped energy blades.
Luo Feng was staggered by the impact. This sneak attack served as a signal, as the Dao True Immortal and the Demon God Qilin simultaneously launched their attacks on Luo Feng.
The scene of four Cataclysm-level beings battling was truly apocalyptic. Divine light continuously rained down from the sky, the earth shattered, flames erupted from underground, and winds sharper than blades swept across the entire land. Eerie, ghostly roars mingled with them, and mountains and rivers were silently erased.
The terror of the Undead Calamity had yet to manifest, but the battle between the four Cataclysm-level powerhouses made the people of Xiafu Prefecture feel as if the end of the world was nigh.
In this situation, Luo Feng was at a slight disadvantage. He was unaware of the existence of the Night Rider, an external Cataclysm-level entity, and thus was caught off guard, ambushed, and fell into a disadvantageous position, being relentlessly pursued by three Cataclysm-level powerhouses.
However, despite Luo Feng's seemingly pathetic state, his life was not in immediate danger. The combined strength of these three only managed to achieve a precarious balance with his own.
Luo Feng did not despair; instead, he continued to laugh maniacally, knowing that the balance of power would soon be broken.
Within him resided the collective fears of the entire Xiafu Prefecture. The battle of the four Cataclysm-level beings had plunged tens of millions of people in Xiafu into panic, and Luo Feng was rapidly growing stronger.
The scales of victory were about to tip in his favor.