Chapter 1347: Chapter 1347: Breakthrough
At the Wilderness Transmission Array in Sky Termination City, there were over a thousand martial artists from the Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace stationed here.
When that terrifying Divine Power swept down from the sky, some martial artists with stronger cultivation sensed it immediately. They looked up in fear, but there was no possibility for them to resist.
Under such rampant Divine Power, these martial artists didn’t even have the chance to scream. Silently, figures kept falling, and within just a breath’s time, there was no one left standing.
Looking at the ground filled with corpses, Jing Yan’s eyes were full of coldness.
Jing Yan and Xiao Ying didn’t linger here, directly flying towards Sky Termination City.
Outside the city, many people had already gathered.
"Palace Master Xiao Ying is here!"
"Huh?"
"Is that Jing Yan? Jing Yan has returned to the Luli Divine Domain? Why did only Palace Master Xiao Ying and Jing Yan come?"
The Palace Masters of Winter Divine Palace and Radiant Sun Divine Palace were here with many high-ranking individuals from both palaces. They were waiting for the large forces of Luo Jiu Divine Palace to arrive, but only saw two people flying from afar.
"Swish!"
Lord Xin Bian, in a gray-brown long robe, quickly flashed forward.
More than ten days ago, Xiao Ying used a Communication Crystal Stone to tell him that Luo Jiu Divine Palace had declared war on Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace. His first reaction was to prevent it. However, Xiao Ying did not discuss much with him, so he specially rushed from the main city to wait outside Sky Termination City for Xiao Ying and the large forces of Luo Jiu Divine Palace.
"Palace Master Xiao Ying, Elder Jing Yan!" Lord Xin Bian cupped his hands towards them.
His gaze lingered a bit longer on Jing Yan. He had seen the Image Crystal Ball of the Immortal Bridge Meeting battles, watched the confrontations in the first three rounds, and knew Jing Yan’s strength was incredibly strong, comparable to many Tri-Floral Main God strong people.
He himself was only in the True Origin Main God realm, so he remained very courteous in front of Jing Yan.
Xiao Ying responded to Xin Bian while Jing Yan merely nodded to him, without saying anything.
"Palace Master Xiao Ying, you should know my purpose here. Whatever conflict there is between Luo Jiu Divine Palace and Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace, I believe we can sit down and negotiate." Lord Xin Bian managed a forced smile.
At this moment, Xin Bian had doubts. If Xiao Ying truly intended to fully go to war with Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace, why hadn’t the myriad experts from Luo Jiu Divine Palace arrived together? Could they be behind, yet to arrive? But his intelligence personnel in Luojiu City hadn’t noticed any unusual movements from Luo Jiu Divine Palace.
"Could it be that Xiao Ying is merely showboating, with a real intention of negotiating? He might have spread the war announcement to gain more negotiation leverage?" Lord Xin Bian speculated inwardly.
"Lord Xin Bian, there is nothing to discuss. Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace will certainly be razed to the ground," Xiao Ying shook his head, speaking without any room for compromise.
"This..." Xin Bian wanted to speak further.
Jing Yan interrupted Xin Bian, sneering, "Lord Xin Bian, there’s no need to say more. The actions of Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace cannot be forgiven. Within today, Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace will be thoroughly annihilated. From now on, there will be no Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace in the Luli Divine Domain."
Upon hearing Jing Yan’s words, Xin Bian’s face turned grim.
He tugged at the corner of his mouth and added, "Elder Jing Yan, I’m in a difficult position, you know. As the Domain Master of the Luli Divine Domain, I have the responsibility to maintain stability in the Divine Domain."
"No need to be troubled, Domain Master. You don’t need to get involved. If you wish to stay just to watch, that’s fine. Rest assured, the fall of Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace will not affect the stability of the Luli Divine Domain." Jing Yan spoke with steadfast confidence.
"Elder Jing Yan! Perhaps Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace isn’t as easy to obliterate as you think." The tone of Xin Bian grew rigid. He felt a rising frustration within himself, believing he had been quite polite, showing much respect for Jing Yan. But Jing Yan’s attitude seemed to disregard his status as Domain Master.
"Lord Xin Bian!" Jing Yan called softly, his gaze intense.
"Are you completely unaware of what Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace has done?"
"My relatives ascended from the Low-level Divine Domain, yet the Palace Master of Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace, Wen Duo, shamelessly took action against two ordinary Void Gods. If you were in my place, could you sit down for a peaceful negotiation with Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace?"
"Moreover, I’ve shown you, Lord Xin Bian, enough respect. Had I not respected you, I would’ve flattened Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace ten days ago. I wouldn’t have let Senior Brother Xiao Ying specifically use a Communication Crystal Stone to inform you!"
"So, you don’t need to say any persuasive words anymore. You can stay to watch if you like, or leave right now if you’re unwilling to watch."
"If you wish to stop me, then you may try!" Jing Yan’s aura sharply rose, releasing a powerful pressure.
Feeling this pressure, Xin Bian’s face changed dramatically.
Jing Yan was right, he had also heard about what the Palace Master of Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace, Wen Duo, had done.
At the Void Node, martial artists from Winter and Radiant Sun palaces witnessed the entire event. The news naturally spread.
Truth be told, Wen Duo’s actions were indeed disgraceful. Xin Bian could also guess why Wen Duo acted that way; it was certainly Dead Spirit Mountain behind it.
If he were Jing Yan, he likely wouldn’t swallow this anger either.
Xin Bian sighed deeply again, glanced at Jing Yan and Xiao Ying, then stepped aside.
He couldn’t stop Jing Yan. Jing Yan’s strength clearly surpassed his. Jing Yan’s intentions were evident; if he continued to block, Jing Yan would take action against him.
"Thank you!" Seeing Lord Xin Bian step aside, Jing Yan cupped his hands in gratitude.
"Senior Brother, you just watch, there’s no need to act." After saying this to Xiao Ying, Jing Yan’s silhouette flashed, arriving at the edge of Sky Termination City.
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"Is Jing Yan planning to break the city’s defenses alone?"
"This... is insane! Sky Termination City has been established for tens of millions of years, defended by countless formations. Even for a Tri-Floral Main God, it’s difficult to break through those layers of protective power," the Palace Master of Winter Divine Palace said, shaking his head.
"Indeed! Jing Yan’s strength should be comparable to a Tri-Floral Main God. But evidently, he’s underestimating the power of Sky Termination City and Heavenly Extinction Divine Palace. Today, I’m afraid he will be disappointed," the Palace Master of Radiant Sun Divine Palace also said, shaking his head.
"Originally, I thought Luo Jiu Divine Palace would bring all their experts, but it turns out only Jing Yan and Palace Master Xiao Ying came."
"It’s just the beginning, the result is hard to say. It’s possible Jing Yan won’t be able to break the defensive powers of Sky Termination City, and Palace Master Xiao Ying might have to gather a large number of experts to attack!"
Standing at a distance, high-ranking individuals from Winter and Radiant Sun palaces whispered to each other.