Cultivation: Starting from a Mortal Bone

Chapter 543: Chapter 497: Catching Someone to Fleece?!

”I thought the Great Yan Empress was extraordinary, but it turns out she is nothing special after all!”

Emperor Chu’s eyes were sharp, eager to test his mettle.

The humiliation from seven years ago was still vivid!

It was precisely because of that battle that he lost face, while the Great Yan Empress became famous across the land.

Since the Great Yan Empress is merely strong in appearance, today, he must repay all the humiliation he suffered in full!

With that thought, Emperor Chu no longer hesitated, unleashing the power of Dao Rhyme from within.

”Roar!...”

A formidable earth dragon, hundreds of feet long, exploded with a solid light, forcing back a figure enveloped in radiance with overwhelming posture.

”Haha, Emperor Yan, do you remember how you dealt with me back then?”

Emperor Chu’s eyes carried a hint of excitement he could not hide.

What of the Great Yan Empress?!

Isn’t she still suppressed by a mere turn of his hand?

The Immortal Country Cultivators from Great Chu who were retreating originally felt the powerful fluctuations coming from the borderlands, turning back in awe, feeling their blood surge. Many halted immediately, waiting for Emperor Chu’s command to counterattack.

”Your Majesty!”

Wang Liweng and others looked tense, wanting to help but feeling helpless.

Emperor-level battles were beyond their ability to intervene.

”Qin Tributory, do you have a way?”

Yan Ruo furrowed her brow, glancing at Qin Yu nearby, her beautiful eyes filled with hope.

She had heard of Qin Yu’s reputation long ago.

Moreover, she was quite curious about her sister Yan Yu’s husband.

Yan Ruo knew that although Qin Yu’s cultivation wasn’t strong, his methods were varied; it was said he’d even repaired the broken array of the Carefree Pavilion!

Perhaps Qin Yu might have a way to assist the Empress!

”No need to panic, Her Majesty is just... well, momentarily careless.”

Qin Yu observed the Empress’s calm and composed manner, knowing her intentions.

It’s hardly disadvantageous.

Rather, she’s afraid Emperor Chu might escape.

Qin Yu relaxed, then glanced at Yan Ruo, unable to suppress a flash of astonishment.

Perhaps it was due to guarding the border, Yan Ruo was unlike any other Flame Guard he’d met.

She wore a dazzling red battle armor, resembling a Valkyrie born of flame, valiant and fiery. The armor outlined an impressive curve at her chest, while her waist was so slender as if a gentle squeeze could sense its suppleness. Such seemingly contradictory features blended into a breathtaking beauty.

One can hardly imagine what enchanting figure lies beneath this searing armor.

Speaking of it, after marrying Yan Yu, he hasn’t had a chance for deep interaction with her Flame Guard sisters, to foster camaraderie.

If the time is right, he must... treat them well!

Of course, this is merely an immature thought; Qin Yu wouldn’t dare voice it before the Empress, especially after eloping with Yan Yu, as the Empress clearly has been cautious of him.

Just like meeting Yan Lin for the first time, who always had a complex look whenever they met, seeming to wish to chat yet harboring concerns—obviously warned by the Empress or Yan Zhi.

Sigh.

Guard against villains, fine, but even against gentlemen?

If not for the profound strength of the Empress and Yan Zhi, Qin Yu truly wished to engage them head-on, to gain opportunities to bond with those Flame Guards.

”Qin Tributory?”

Wang Liweng only then noticed that where the Empress had departed, a slender figure had appeared somehow.

Seeing the respect for him from the Flame Guard, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Even in the borderlands, they heard of the addition of a tributary to the Great Yan Royal Family.

However, they didn’t know where Qin Yu’s expertise lay.

That was actually a good thing.

The unknown instills fear.

The tributary before them seemed young, yet, if not seen with eyes, one could hardly sense his presence.

This implied profound cultivation.

Yet to their surprise, Qin Yu stood there all along, showing no sign of intending to act.

Of course, even so, no one dared to question his strength.

The Empress brought this Qin Tributory for a reason—he had a unique skill.

It simply wasn’t his time to strike yet.

”Emperor Chu, stop while you’re ahead.”

A detached voice emerged from the Great Yan Empress, piercing through the thick radiance in the sky, revealing a pair of distant eyes.

”Stop while I’m ahead? Ridiculous!”

Emperor Chu snorted coldly in his heart.

But it was you who requested me to act, he ignored her entirely, determined to defeat the Great Yan Empress, to avenge past humiliation.

”Boom!”

In the blink of an eye, two beams of light tore through the thick Dao Rhyme.

Within the golden light lay endless sharp aura, cold all over just by glancing at it.

The silver lightning, like the wrath of the heavens, sent terrifying destructive aura, instilling fear.

”Whoosh!”

Next moment, sword light surged forth, seemingly indestructible earth dragon, as large as a mountain, crumbled instantly.

”This... is this?”

Emperor Chu’s pupils shrank, the script was wrong!

The origin power emitted made him feel a strong sense of crisis.

”Whoosh!”

In a blink, sword aura roared out, like a Celestial Punishment Sword, striking down at Emperor Chu.

Emperor Chu’s expression changed drastically, not daring to be careless, gritted his teeth, unleashing Earth Attribute Origin Power to transform into a shield above him, covered in mysterious patterns.

He still seemed uneasy, his entire being shrouded in an impenetrable, sturdy armor radiating a solid brilliance.

”Boom!...”

In the next moment, the Divine Sword filled with golden thunder light suddenly descended from the sky, accompanied by a deafening roar, its momentum fierce without the slightest pause. Yet in the short, fleeting breath, the previously heroic Emperor Chu had vanished without a trace.

On the earth, a bottomless giant pit appeared abruptly, with a diameter of tens of zhang wide, seemingly an expression of nature’s fury.

In the abyss of that deep pit, Emperor Chu lay there, gazing up at the figure enveloped in supreme authority in mid-air, his eyes full of astonishment and disbelief.

Seven years ago, although slightly disadvantaged, the gap between them was not significant.

But after the recent clash, Emperor Chu realized that they were no longer on the same level.

After the astonishment, Emperor Chu felt more fear.

A surge of impulse arose in his heart, wanting to struggle to stand up and question: Emperor Yan, are you playing unfairly!

At this moment, he finally understood why the Great Yan Empress had him take the initiative.

Unexpectedly, it was to establish power through him!

Over the years, the Great Yan Immortal Country seemed calm, but the neighboring Immortal Countries all felt a little restless, the reason naturally being the circulating rumors about the Great Yan Empress.

In the eyes of other Emperors, the Great Yan Empress could ascend to the pinnacle so quickly, but the backlash in the future would be even greater.

Perhaps she would become the third Emperor to perish in the Seven Emotions Tribulation in the Great Yan Immortal Country.

And the Empress’s purpose for this trip was clear, wanting to establish power!

Although not a permanent solution, at least it would save a lot of trouble.

...

Emperor Chu regretted greatly.

Why didn’t he leave?!

Furthermore.

Couldn’t they find other Emperors for such matters?

While Emperor Chu had complex emotions, a cold gaze was cast over, making him shudder.

This place is not suitable for long stays!

”Where is the Emperor?”

From afar, countless Immortal Country Cultivators from Great Chu, initially restless with anticipation, saw only a flash of Sword Aura capable of splitting the heavens and earth.

In the next moment, the Emperor Chu, whom they revered like a deity, had vanished without a trace!

On the ground, only a bottomless giant pit was left.

”Quick retreat!”

Vaguely, an indignant deep shout emerged from underground.

The Empress furrowed her brow.

This guy, being an Emperor Level, the speed of retreat is unexpectedly fast?!

As countless Great Chu cultivators disappeared from view, the Empress’s aura suddenly declined.

From afar, the light on the ground surged, and Emperor Chu’s figure appeared. Compared to before, though not disheveled, he seemed a bit embarrassed.

”???”

Emperor Chu anxiously glanced backward, just in time to see the Great Yan Empress’s aura visibly diminishing.

Still trying to deceive this Emperor?

Do you really think he will fall for it again?!

Previously being suppressed, but then almost being severely injured the next moment!

Emperor Chu didn’t look back, whatever happens, happens.

Anyway, he will never trust the Great Yan Empress again.

”Did Emperor Chu hurt Her Majesty?”

Qin Yu’s pupils contracted, feeling a bit tense, his body slightly rigid.

In the next moment, he saw Emperor Chu running away just like that.

An Emperor Level of a country actually just fled like that?!

Ha!

This debt, let’s remember it first.

”Her Majesty is mighty!”

Seeing Emperor Chu escape, only the sole figure of the Great Yan Empress standing proudly amidst the sky brimming with radiant splendor, a wave of cheers surged like a tide below.

Countless Great Yan Immortal Country cultivators had fervent expressions, eager to follow the Empress into battle, charging into Great Chu territory.

”Your Majesty!”

Yan Ruo seemed a bit worried.

The Empress did not speak much, her gaze lightly sweeping over, pausing momentarily on Qin Yu.

Huh?

Has this guy really changed?

Actually not sneaking a glance at the Flame Guard, does he not like women in armor?

If so...

In the future, it might be necessary for all Flame Guards to wear this equipment.

To avoid her headaches in the future.

The Empress does not want her painstakingly cultivated Flame Guard ultimately destroyed by this guy.

However...

If they could obtain the warm current, the Flame Guard’s strength would surely reach another level.

No, no, absolutely not!

”I am unwell, Yan Ruo, you are in charge here.”

The Empress looked indifferent, showing no emotional fluctuation.

Upon hearing this, both Yan Ruo and Wang Liweng felt a bit worried but dared not ask more.

”Mountain Miao Hall soldiers stay behind, check arrays and borders, the rest of the cultivators, return.”

Only after the Empress left with Qin Yu did Wang Liweng say loudly.