Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”I... I’ve lost!”

Held in the Golden Dragon’s claws, Lu Yicheng felt as if he couldn’t summon a single shred of power. He was clearly suppressed by the dragon’s aura.

His expression changed instantly.

He remembered how he had just tried to suppress the Saint Prince with his own aura.

But now, he was the one being suppressed.

His face flushed red, and he was too ashamed to speak. In the end, he could only concede defeat.

The moment he conceded,

everyone present was stunned.

Although the Golden Dragon that Yang Xiao had unleashed was terrifying, with an imposing aura, Lu Yicheng was a Tier Five Divine General—and a Peak Level one at that. Even if he couldn’t win, and even if he was caught off guard by the Golden Dragon, he should have continued to fight.

In particular, those with considerable strength could see that the Golden Dragon was only suppressing Lu Yicheng with its aura and hadn’t used any other techniques.

And yet, that aura alone

had actually suppressed Lu Yicheng?

It made a mighty existence at the Peak of Fifth Tier Divine General concede defeat?

”This... this is just too surprising. No wonder the Saint Prince dared to challenge the Eighth Elder. To think he had such a technique... It’s unbelievable.”

”Yeah, he’s only in the Small Divine Ability Realm, yet he’s this capable. He truly lives up to the title of Saint Prince. No wonder even His Majesty the Human Emperor wants to take him as a disciple.”

”That’s right. I heard that since Ancient Times, not every Saint Prince has been qualified to become a disciple of His Majesty the Human Emperor. Only those who are exceptionally outstanding, with extremely high talent and the potential to become a true Human Emperor, are valued by His Majesty. I never thought our Profound Sun Continent would produce such an excellent Saint Prince. This is truly a blessing for the Profound Sun Continent and for our Lu Family!”

As this discussion began,

Yang Xiao started to smile.

He could sense that his Emperor’s True Body had grown stronger by a sliver.

It wasn’t much.

But the distinct sensation of improvement was still very pleasant to Yang Xiao.

’No wonder they say actions speak louder than words! A thousand pretty speeches can’t compare to a single decisive takedown. People are truly like this.’

Yang Xiao smiled faintly.

He was just about to release Lu Yicheng.

But at that very moment, an annoying voice piped up.

”The Saint Prince is truly extraordinary. Even Yicheng is no match for you. But using a Magical Treasure? Saint Prince, that hardly seems like an honorable move, does it? As a disciple of His Majesty the Human Emperor, and one with the potential to become a Human Emperor yourself, I urge you to consider your own reputation.”

Without even looking,

Yang Xiao knew that the person spouting sarcastic remarks again had to be Lu Tiansheng.

Besides him,

who else among the people present would dare to stand up and slander him like this at a time like this?

”You really are shameless. I challenged you to fight earlier, but you didn’t dare, so you sent a junior in your place. Now that the junior has lost, are you still too afraid?”

Yang Xiao sneered.

Lu Tiansheng, however, looked unconcerned, continuing shamelessly, ”With a Magical Treasure bestowed by His Majesty the Human Emperor, I fear even a Divine King might not be able to win. This old man is certainly no match. Unless the Saint Prince refrains from using this Magical Treasure, why should this old man step forward just to be humiliated?”

”You’re saying this is a Magical Treasure?”

Yang Xiao laughed.

’This guy... he’s reached the pinnacle of shamelessness.’

”Is it not? Surely it’s not a Divine Aspect that the Saint Prince cultivated, is it? But the Saint Prince is still only in the Small Divine Ability Realm. How could he possibly cultivate a Divine Aspect?”

Lu Tiansheng said, shaking his head smugly.

His appearance was utterly detestable.

However, his words once again stirred up many in the crowd.

It set their minds racing with new thoughts.

”So it was a Magical Treasure from His Majesty the Human Emperor. No wonder.”

”Yeah, I originally thought that even if it was a Magical Treasure, it was one the Saint Prince refined himself. To be able to forge such a powerful Magical Treasure would be a testament to his own ability. But I never expected it to be one bestowed by His Majesty the Human Emperor. From this, it seems His Majesty the Human Emperor truly values the Saint Prince.”

”That may be so, but for the Saint Prince to rely on a Magical Treasure to win is indeed going a bit too far. And after winning, he even provoked the Eighth Elder. Isn’t that just bullying others with borrowed power?”

Hearing this, the smug look on Lu Tiansheng’s face deepened.

He looked at Yang Xiao and said directly, ”If the Saint Prince is so determined to win, then this old man will just concede. Who could argue, when the Saint Prince wields a Magical Treasure granted by His Majesty the Human Emperor? Even if this old man could win, I wouldn’t dare. It would not be good to anger His Majesty the Human Emperor, after all.”

As soon as these words were spoken, those who had been suspicious and thought the Eighth Elder was being cowardly suddenly had a moment of clarity.

So it turned out the Eighth Elder wasn’t afraid of the Magical Treasure.

He was afraid of His Majesty the Human Emperor!

Looked at this way, although the Eighth Elder was a bit old and cunning, he at least knew how to adapt to the circumstances. If he really offended His Majesty the Human Emperor, it would be a disaster.

Even if the Great Elder and Elder Long were to step in, they probably couldn’t protect him.

”I never thought the Saint Prince’s methods could be so insidious.”

”That’s right, that’s right! The Eighth Elder might have been a little... you know... before, but at most it was just a verbal spat. For the Saint Prince to take out a Magical Treasure personally bestowed by His Majesty the Human Emperor, defeat Lu Yicheng, and force him to concede is one thing, but to then plot against the Eighth Elder... that’s truly despicable.”

Instantly, the tide of public opinion turned.

”Bullying others with borrowed power! Disrespectful to his elders, calling them ’old dog’ at every turn, and now plotting in the shadows. How can someone like that be the Saint Prince?”

Others were even more radical.

They began to directly question Yang Xiao’s character.

It was truly an eye-opener for Yang Xiao.

’They say it’s hard to unite the hearts of the people. It turns out the hardest part isn’t uniting them, but how easily they are swayed and provoked by others.’

’Not a single one of them uses their brain.’

’No wonder public sentiment is so fickle.’

’The Power of the Emperor is difficult to establish as a foundation.’

’But do you think you can turn black into white just like that? You’re underestimating me, Yang Xiao.’

Yang Xiao gave a cold smile.

Though he felt a surge of emotion, he paid it no mind.

Instead, he stepped forward directly.

A look of disdain on his face.

”You’re clearly the one who doesn’t dare to accept the challenge, so you have to bring up some nonsense about a Magical Treasure from the Human Emperor. Since you claim this is a Magical Treasure, then open your dog eyes and take a good, hard look at whether it is one or not!”

Yang Xiao shouted coldly.

With a thought,

the Golden Dragon instantly began to transform.

It morphed into a person who looked identical to Yang Xiao.

Its body emanated an endless Greater Yang Power.

At the same time, it also possessed a dense Power of the Emperor.

In an instant.

Everyone at or above the True God realm, and even some of the more knowledgeable members of the younger generation, could see it.

How was this a Magical Treasure? This was clearly a cultivated Clone!

Otherwise, how could it have the same aura as the Saint Prince, Yang Xiao?

After all, even a Lifebound Treasure, if it had a Spirit, would have a different aura. It couldn’t possibly be like a cultivated Clone or incarnation, which possesses an aura and Soul derived directly from the main body.

Realizing this...

all at once,

hundreds of pairs of eyes turned to look at Lu Tiansheng.

In their gazes

was nothing but contempt.

Lu Tiansheng’s expression changed in an instant.