The previous three heavenly kings of the Black Clad Alliance had been injured by people from the four major forces and were hiding to recuperate.
Through various clues, Qing Lin had pinpointed the East Heavenly King's hiding place.
Therefore, she had been concealing herself nearby during this time. She knew that the chances of her killing the East Heavenly King were extremely slim, even though he was injured.
However, with her strength, she could worsen the East Heavenly King's injuries at a critical moment, so she had been waiting for an opportunity.
Who would have thought that today she would suddenly see the Dragon Horse break in?
Initially, she thought the other party was just passing by. Although she had only met the Dragon Horse once, she could tell that its nature was one of fearing death, so she never imagined that it would take action against the Black Clad Alliance.
But gradually, she noticed something was wrong. The Dragon Horse seemed to be targeting the East Heavenly King.
This filled her heart with confusion. A demon beast at the early stage of the Hegemon realm, and one not skilled in combat, what confidence did it have to dare attack a strong practitioner at the late stage of the Hegemon realm?
Seeing that the Dragon Horse was about to make a move, Qing Lin quickly called out a warning, but unfortunately, the other party charged too quickly, and it was too late.
Thus, the current scene unfolded.
Provoked by a human and a demon, how could the East Heavenly King tolerate such an insult? Although his injuries had not yet recovered, he was completely reckless, only wanting to slay these two to vent his rage.
In no time, the Dragon Horse and Qing Lin were suppressed by the East Heavenly King.
At this moment, the East Heavenly King was like a madman, attacking ferociously.
The Dragon Horse was adept at speed, and Qing Lin was a sorcerer. Moreover, Qing Lin had not had time to prepare beforehand. Facing the East Heavenly King's onslaught, they were forced to retreat steadily.
Not to mention the seven Imperial level martial artists of the Black Clad Alliance surrounding them. These seven would also seize opportunities to attack, causing considerable interference for Qing Lin and the Dragon Horse.
"Take out whatever trump cards you have quickly, otherwise, the two of us will surely die here today!"
Qing Lin shouted at the Dragon Horse, her heart filled with anxiety. Since the other party dared to target a strong practitioner at the late stage of the Hegemon realm, they must have trump cards to deal with him, otherwise, they wouldn't have appeared so foolishly.
"What trump cards? I don't have any damn trump cards! If I had known a Hegemon was stationed here, I wouldn't have come even if beaten to death."
The Dragon Horse roared. Its plan had no option for attacking a Hegemon. It thought it was just going through the motions, and it could kill all of them with a little effort.
But who would have thought that these insidious scoundrels of the Black Clad Alliance would arrange a strong practitioner at the late stage of the Hegemon realm to ambush it?
"You!!!"
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin's face instantly turned red with anger. She understood the Dragon Horse's thoughts and felt stifled. How dare it attack without even understanding the opponent's situation? Wasn't that suicidal!
"Idiot!"
Qing Lin cursed loudly, frantically thinking about how to escape.
"Roar! Little girl, you dare curse me?!"
The Dragon Horse roared. Despite its pained cries under the East Heavenly King's attacks, it still managed to find time to retort when it heard Qing Lin cursing it.
"Hmph! You two really have guts. You dare provoke me just after breaking through to the Hegemon realm, hehe, utterly foolish!"
The East Heavenly King was amused to the point of laughter. Two early-stage Hegemons coming to kill him like this, wasn't that deliberately seeking death?
"Boom!"
A colossal palm that blotted out the sky slammed towards Qing Lin and the Dragon Horse. The terrifying pressure made it impossible for them to exert their full strength in resistance.
"Roar!!! Little girl, help me!!!"
The Dragon Horse cried out in panic and quickly ran to Qing Lin's side.
Although Qing Lin's face was flushed with anger, she quickly chanted a spell, speaking her words into reality, and augmented the Dragon Horse's defense.
"Rumble!"
With a loud bang, the giant palm sent the Dragon Horse and Qing Lin flying, crushing a mountain in the process.
The human and the beast both spat out a mouthful of blood, their auras weakening.
"Damn it, why is this old fellow so strong?"
The Dragon Horse cursed angrily, its heart growing anxious.
Qing Lin's expression was also grim. When she saw Li Xiaotian easily kill the South Heavenly King before, she felt it was effortless. But when she encountered the East Heavenly King, whose strength was comparable to the South Heavenly King, she realized how terrifying strong practitioners at the late stage of the Hegemon realm were.
"You were with Li Xiaotian for so long, didn't he leave you any trump cards that could deal with such top-tier experts?"
Qing Lin asked the Dragon Horse. It had followed Li Xiaotian when he left, so it should have been subdued by him. As a rare beast of heaven and earth, Li Xiaotian should have given it some life-saving trump cards when he wasn't around.
"Roar! What trump cards? I parted ways with him long ago. That brat is in trouble himself right now, so how could he have trump cards for me?"
The Dragon Horse growled. Thinking of Li Xiaotian, his lack of activity for so long might mean he had already been captured by the Ancient God Tribe.
Upon hearing this, Qing Lin was speechless, a flicker of despair crossing her face. Was she going to die here today?
"Little girl, find a way to help me break free from his aura lock. I'll use my speed, and even if he's a top-tier Hegemon, he won't be able to catch up to me."
The Dragon Horse growled, its heart filled with urgency. If this continued, it would eventually be worn down by the East Heavenly King.
"It's difficult. If I had time to prepare and set up a grand formation, I might be able to do it."
Qing Lin's expression was strained, and her resentment towards the Dragon Horse grew. She hadn't set up any formations here before because she was afraid of being discovered by the East Heavenly King, and she hadn't intended to engage in such a head-on confrontation with him.
Thinking of this, Qing Lin couldn't help but glare at the Dragon Horse. It was all because of this stupid horse. If it hadn't suddenly charged out, how could things have turned into this?
"Damn it, then what should we do? I don't want to die! And I don't want to be ridden!"
The Dragon Horse wailed, its tone filled with sorrow.
"Don't worry, he won't ride you. He wouldn't fancy a mount like you."
Qing Lin glanced at the Dragon Horse and said. It was all black and dirty right now; who would believe it was a Dragon Horse?
"Roar! Damn it, my ambition is not yet fulfilled, how can I die? I am unwilling!"
The Dragon Horse shouted, its dream of dominating the world shattered today?
To come stealthily and die silently, this generation of Dragon Horses was too aggrieved.
After all, it was a rare beast of heaven and earth, unique in the world. It shouldn't have such a tragic end.
Wait a minute!
Suddenly, a spark of inspiration flashed in the Dragon Horse's mind, and it recalled something.
"Little girl, I have a way. You fully empower me, and I'll break through this old fellow's aura lock, then use my speed to escape with you."
The Dragon Horse hurriedly transmitted its thoughts to Qing Lin, its tone carrying a hint of distress. It was going to be a huge expenditure, and it felt heartbroken.
"What way?"
Qing Lin quickly asked, but she didn't hesitate. At this point, there was nothing else to do but gamble. She would trust this stupid horse this once.
"Quick! There's no time!"
The Dragon Horse roared urgently. The East Heavenly King had lost his patience and his aura surged again. With a single step, he arrived before the Dragon Horse and Qing Lin. Instantly, the two felt the sky darken as a colossal figure blocked out the sun.
"Roar! Attack!"
The Dragon Horse roared, preparing to fight with all its might.
"With my power, I empower your body!"
Qing Lin shouted, and her aura instantly dropped, making her appear severely injured and extremely weak.
At the same time, a large amount of energy spontaneously generated within the Dragon Horse. Its strength, defense, and spiritual senses all recovered to their peak state.
"Roar! Old fellow, this is what you owe me!"
The Dragon Horse roared, its aura surging. Its body grew taller again, and it charged headfirst into the East Heavenly King.