NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 187: Qin Xiao Takes Action, Instantly Defeats Strong Opponents
Chapter 187: Qin Xiao Takes Action, Instantly Defeats Strong Opponents
Yu Luomian led the remaining experts, attacking fiercely, trying to break through the encirclement to assist Liu Erlong.
But would the experts from the Star Luo Empire let them have their way?
"Hmph, we outnumber you several times over. If you can break through us, then we might as well give up."
"Hahaha, not only won't you break through, if even one of you escapes, I'll hand you my head as a chamber pot!"
Some taunted coldly while blocking Yu Luomian's attacks.
"Dean Liu, calm down!"
Zhao Wuji persisted in his efforts to dissuade her.
"Zhao Wuji, there's no need for you to say more. My mind is made up!"
Liu Erlong's tone was resolute.
"Trying to use some secret technique? You won't have the chance!"
At this moment, the Star Luo Emperor shouted coldly, his eighth soul ring lighting up as he unleashed his strongest attack.
Behind him, Huyan Zhen also finished gathering his strength and charged forward.
With each of Huyan Zhen's steps, the ground trembled.
On the other side, the three Soul Douluo and several Soul Sages who had arrived also unleashed their most powerful attacks.
Undoubtedly, they intended to use their strongest attacks to kill the danger in its infancy.
Crack. Crack. Crack.
Under the concentrated attacks, the Evil God Shield in front of Zhao Wuji finally shattered.
"Old Zhao!"
In the distance, Flender witnessed everything and let out a heart-wrenching scream.
In such a terrifying storm of soul power, without the protection of the Evil God Shield, Zhao Wuji would be torn to pieces in an instant.
"Your Majesty, even if I, Old Zhao, die, I didn't retreat a single step. I have not let you down."
Zhao Wuji closed his eyes in despair.
He knew he wouldn't survive.
However, in the next moment, he felt a flash before his eyes and saw a familiar figure—it was Qin Xiao.
"Do people see illusions before they die?"
Zhao Wuji muttered to himself, "It's embarrassing to have Your Majesty come to greet me personally."
But in the next moment, the figure in front of him erupted in dazzling lightning.
Then, he saw the figure punch the terrifying Netherworld White Tiger, sending it flying.
Yes, sent it flying!
Moreover, the Netherworld White Tiger exploded in mid-air, transforming into two figures that fell to the ground.
Next, a bolt of lightning danced like a ferocious dragon, destroying all the attacks and sending everyone flying.
Even Huyan Zhen, the Soul Douluo known for his defense, was not spared, his body riddled with wounds from the lightning.
"What the..."
"Is this a deathbed hallucination? Wasn't I the one who was supposed to die?"
Zhao Wuji was stunned.
Immediately, he slapped himself twice.
Feeling the burning pain on his cheeks, he realized this wasn't a dream.
"It's real, this is real."
"Your Majesty, you... you have returned?"
Zhao Wuji was so excited he was nearly incoherent.
"Zhao Wuji, if you want to be slapped next time, let me know. I can help with that."
Qin Xiao looked at Zhao Wuji's swollen cheeks with a peculiar expression.
"No, that's not necessary. I've been weak since childhood and can't withstand your attacks..."
Zhao Wuji shivered and instinctively took a few steps back.
At the same time, he exposed Liu Erlong behind him.
"Erlong, why are you so foolish?"
Qin Xiao waved his hand, and a golden light fell on Liu Erlong, suppressing the violent and powerful aura within her.
Liu Erlong's eyes were already filled with tears.
Qin Xiao walked closer and wiped away her tears. "I can avenge my own grudges. These people aren't even worth my attention."
"I just wanted to share a little of your burden..."
"Even if just a little, I would be satisfied."
Liu Erlong said with a trembling voice, "But even that little bit, I couldn't do."
"Don't think too much. You've done very well. Making the Star Luo Emperor live in constant fear this past year is better than killing him outright."
"Now, rest for a while. Leave the rest to me."
Qin Xiao finished speaking and turned abruptly.
A powerful aura shot straight into the sky.
"Who is he?"
Huyan Zhen was stunned.
Just as victory was within reach, a formidable opponent suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
"Qin Xiao! He is Qin Xiao!"
The Star Luo Emperor shouted in terror.
In countless midnight nightmares, he had been awakened by the image of this young man.
This scene had always lingered in his mind.
But he had never thought that this imagination would become reality today.
"Qin Xiao, is there such a powerful figure on the Douluo Continent?"
"How did you get involved with such a person?"
Huyan Zhen asked in bewilderment.
He searched his memory but found no one who matched this person.
"This matter is long and complicated. There's no need to explain it!"
The Star Luo Emperor didn't bother to explain to Huyan Zhen. What he desperately wanted to know was how to escape from the clutches of this killing god, Qin Xiao.
He transmitted a message, "Sect Leader Huyan, do you have any good strategies?"
"I have no strategies. This Qin Xiao is incredibly strong. He defeated us instantly. His cultivation is unfathomable."
Huyan Zhen was already contemplating retreat.
His body quietly began to move backward.
The rewards offered by the Star Luo Empire were tempting, but one needed to be alive to enjoy them.
In fact, he wasn't the only one thinking this.
When Qin Xiao appeared and effortlessly defeated many of the Star Luo Emperor's experts, almost everyone stopped fighting.
The forces of the Star Luo Empire quickly realized they had gone from a dominant position to a disadvantageous one, and many started thinking about retreat.
"Isn't it too late to think about leaving now?"
Qin Xiao, without looking at the battlefield, already spread his powerful senses, perceiving everyone's actions.
This feeling was magical, like having a god's-eye view.
"Qin Xiao, right? Although your strength is formidable, we have many people. If we fight to the death, the outcome is still uncertain. How about we call it quits?"
"Let's each take a step back and stay out of each other's way."
The Fire Leopard Sect Leader suggested.
Qin Xiao's strength was evident to all, and the Fire Leopard Sect Leader was already considering retreat.
Qin Xiao looked at the middle-aged man and asked, "Are you teaching me how to do things?"
The Fire Leopard Sect Leader straightened his chest, "Not teaching, just advising you to know when to stop!"
"Don't worry, I'll send you back home right now."
Qin Xiao raised his left fist and swung it towards the distant eighty-nine level expert.
Ripples spread through the air, and in the next moment, the Fire Leopard Sect Leader collapsed to his knees.
"You, you..."
He couldn't even utter a complete sentence.
Everyone saw a large hole the size of a bowl in his chest.
His heart was shattered.
"Instant kill!"
"An eighty-nine level expert couldn't even dodge?"
"…"
Witnessing Qin Xiao's strength again, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.
They began swallowing hard.
"Huh? He talked so big but couldn't take a hit?"
Qin Xiao rubbed his wrist disdainfully.
Everyone was stunned, feeling even colder. Is this guy a devil?
"Sect Leader Huyan, Sect Leader of the Wind Sword Sect, all you strong experts, divided we die, united we live. We should stick together; there's still a chance."
In their hesitation, the Star Luo Emperor secretly transmitted this message to his two strongest allies.
He had no intention of giving up.
Otherwise, his life would be forfeit.
Huyan Zhen and the Wind Sword Sect Leader exchanged glances and slowly approached, following the Star Luo Emperor's message.
Their actions triggered a chain reaction, with more people gathering towards them.
Qin Xiao noticed but didn't stop them.
Isn't it better if they gather together?
One big move can wipe them all out, saving trouble.
Soon, five or six Soul Douluo and twenty or thirty Soul Sage experts had gathered around, making the Star Luo Emperor feel much more confident.
Finally, he felt brave enough to face Qin Xiao.
"Qin Xiao, our enmity should start with Dai Mubai. You killed my son, so it's only natural for me to seek revenge. I accept my defeat, but why must you press me so hard? Isn't it enough?"
"Haha, haha..."
Qin Xiao didn't respond to the Star Luo Emperor but laughed heartily.
"Why are you laughing? Do you find me ridiculous?" The Star Luo Emperor's face turned livid.
To be honest, if he weren't outmatched, he wouldn't bother talking to Qin Xiao.
"Emperor of Star Luo, don't you find your words absurd?"
"To survive, you've thrown away your dignity, pretending to be clueless here."
Qin Xiao's smile suddenly vanished, replaced by a cold, murderous expression.
"If I weren't strong enough back then, do you think I would still have the chance to stand here and talk to you? If I weren't strong enough, would you have the nerve to tell me that killing your son and you killing me once would make us even?"
"We're not children anymore, so stop saying such childish things. Considering you are an emperor, I'll give you a chance to leave a final message."
Qin Xiao had given the Star Luo Emperor his final ultimatum.
"You... you really intend to eradicate me completely!"
The Star Luo Emperor's face turned pale, devoid of any color.
"No, you can't kill me. A country cannot go a day without a ruler. If you kill me, the Star Luo Empire will fall into chaos, and countless civilians will be displaced."
"The displacement of Star Luo Empire's citizens, what does that have to do with me? And isn't it your fault to begin with?"
Qin Xiao was unmoved.
The Star Luo Emperor felt a deep shock in his heart but persisted, "Then, how about I give you the throne of the Star Luo Empire? If you agree, from now on, you will be the ruler of the empire, with power over millions. You'll have authority, wealth, and women—all at your disposal!"
"The throne?"
"If I wanted it, do you think I need you to give it to me? I could take it myself."
Qin Xiao laughed. "But do you think I care? To me, it would be just a shackle. And women... haha."
Didn't he already have enough beautiful women around him?
Why seek them from afar?
Having been refused again, the Star Luo Emperor felt utterly powerless. "Qin Xiao, are you really going to drive me to a dead end?"
"The day you provoked me, you were already on the path to death."
"This path was chosen by you."
Qin Xiao shook his head indifferently.
As his words fell, a bolt of lightning tore through the sky, followed by a thunderclap that echoed throughout the Star Luo Imperial City.
Crack.
In the lightning's glow, the Star Luo Emperor's face turned ghostly pale.
"It's over, everything is over!"
He knew the game was up. He was as good as dead.
Beside the Star Luo Emperor, Huyan Zhen and the others quietly gathered their strength and prepared to flee.
However, they weren't aiming to fight but to escape.
"Run, run, run!"
"If one of us escapes, that's a win!"
"Escape!"
One after another, they scattered like headless flies.
At that moment, terrifying thunderbolts rained down densely, covering the area where the Star Luo Emperor stood. Within a radius of several hundred meters, it turned into a field of lightning, preventing anyone from escaping.
"No matter if they're Soul Douluo or Soul Sage, they're all nothing."
"This lightning power is terrifying."
"Clan Leader, should we retreat now?"
"..."
On the other side, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's soul masters, witnessing Qin Xiao's terrifying power, also thought about retreating.
Staying there, they feared becoming targets.
"Where can we go?"
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's stronghold isn't safe from Qin Xiao. Staying put is the safest."
Yu Luomian's deep voice resonated among the clan members.
To him, escaping was pointless. It was better to wait for Qin Xiao's judgment.
After all, they were a family. Where could they run?
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's soul masters fell silent at Yu Luomian's words.
Waiting here felt like being on pins and needles.
Boom, boom, boom.
A moment later, the thunder ceased.
The once majestic palace of the Star Luo Imperial City had turned into a ruin.
Among the ruins lay incomplete corpses and scattered light spots.
Upon closer inspection, those light spots were soul bones.
However.
Even these treasures of the soul master world drew little attention.
Everyone's focus was on the only two survivors in front of the ruins.
Yes.
Out of several Soul Douluo and dozens of Soul Sages, only the Star Luo Emperor and Huyan Zhen remained.
Even Huyan Zhen lay on the ground, scorched and seriously injured, struggling to rise.
In comparison, the Star Luo Emperor fared slightly better, able to stand shakily.
But the dignity and majesty of an emperor were nowhere to be found.
His luxurious robes were tattered, his beard and hair were burnt, and his face was unrecognizable.
"Cough, cough, cough. Qin Xiao, you've won."
"But that doesn't mean I've completely lost. The Dai family line continues, and I believe one day they will avenge this humiliation. Then, you will suffer a thousand times, ten thousand times more than I did!"
"Haha, hahaha."
(End of chapter)
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