Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1263: Chapter 1040: End of the Earth Tribulation

North of Xunyang Domain.

Reinhardt stood in the void, facing Ling Xiao and the others alone.

Ling Xiao seemed eager to try, but the middle-aged royal envoy beside her, who had a broad shoulder and a composed expression, held her back.

This middle-aged royal envoy was named Xiang Yao, a top expert of the Azure Dragon Imperial, and at this moment, aside from Ling Xiao, he was the one with the highest cultivation on the field, at Seventh Stage King Level!

At this moment, Xiang Yao seemed to have received some information.

”Your Excellency, two king-level warriors from the Southern Continent have crossed the sea and attacked Vermilion Bird Guardian Su Yuan!” Xiang Yao lowered his voice and quickly said.

”Oh?”

Ling Xiao’s expression tightened, unexpected as Fang Qingxiao had predicted, Reinhardt personally acted to divert their attention!

”What was the result, did Vermilion Bird Guardian Su Yuan escape?”

If it were anyone else, facing a surprise attack by two king-level warriors would certainly mean inevitable death.

But Su Yuan was a legendary figure who made significant contributions in the Earth Tribulation struggle, inherently extraordinary, and a Space Star Card Master. Perhaps there was a trace of vitality.

At this moment, Xiang Yao continued to investigate further and suddenly his pupils quaked, shock etched across his face, ”No...”

”He didn’t escape?” Ling Xiao’s pupils contracted sharply, did Vermilion Bird Guardian Su Yuan... die?!

”No...!” Xiang Yao took a deep breath, a look of profound shock in his eyes, ”He didn’t escape... instead, he killed both of the king-level attackers!”

”Hmm?” Ling Xiao paused slightly, his voice suddenly a lot louder, ”What did you say?!”

In just a few words, Xiang Yao had informed Ling Xiao of the news relayed by Liang Cheng.

”This boy... truly astounding!”

Ling Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly, quickly calming his emotions, though a hint of astonishment remained in his gaze.

Looking up at Reinhardt standing with the Holy Sword in the void, Ling Xiao suddenly smirked and coldly said:

”Reinhardt, as the Imperial Sword Saint, you resort to such petty schemes of making a feint east and attacking west...”

Reinhardt’s eyes flickered briefly, knowing without much thought that Wen Yun’s side had failed.

Faced with Ling Xiao’s disdain, Reinhardt, however, shook his head calmly.

”If taking action can eliminate future threats to the empire, I am naturally willing...

But to think, not even the king-level could kill him... it seems the threat level needs to be elevated by one or two levels.”

Ling Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly; even after so many years, Reinhardt remained calm and unassailable.

Reinhardt smiled slightly, ”Consider this a visit to an old friend, until next time, Imperial Envoy Ling Xiao.”

Ling Xiao, however, was raring to go, his eyes blazing: ”You’ve come all this way, and you just want to leave like that?”

Reinhardt: ”I could...”

Before he could finish his sentence, Ling Xiao suddenly appeared in front of Reinhardt, raising his hand to deliver a simple punch.

Reinhardt’s eyes focused, and at the critical moment, he drew half the Holy Sword to block the punch...

”Bang!”

A dull thud echoed, Reinhardt retreated a step, and behind him, the void instantly collapsed into a pitch-black void!

”Quick reflexes, huh~”

Ling Xiao grinned, his left hand clenched, Dragon in the Field, as he punched out once more!

Reinhardt immediately raised his other hand, forming a fist to clash with Ling Xiao’s attack.

The shockwaves exploded, shaking the void, and after a brief stalemate, Reinhardt transformed into a white shadow, flying back several hundred meters.

”Still as powerful as ever...” Reinhardt steadied himself, gazing at Ling Xiao with his ponytail fluttering, eyes fierce, ”But today’s not the day.”

But Ling Xiao... was never one to be stopped by mere words.

His eyes flashing fiercely, Ling Xiao took a step forward, soaring above Reinhardt’s head, delivering yet another punch!

However, just as Ling Xiao’s strike connected, golden runes on Reinhardt’s body flared up intensely.

Then, golden light surged, shooting out in all directions, instantly forming an octagonal barrier trapping Ling Xiao inside.

On each of the barrier’s eight corners, there was a sculpture of a Sword Carrying Angel.

At this moment, within the barrier, Holy Light rose, and the angels slowly began to ”come to life.”

Reinhardt appeared outside the barrier, looking at Ling Xiao:

”Imperial Envoy Ling Xiao, amidst this disaster, there will be other opportunities to meet again.

Whether to clash or... what the future holds, is uncertain.”

Ling Xiao raised an eyebrow, while Reinhardt turned around, leapt, and transformed into a streak of Spirit Light, flying leisurely toward the north.

”Don’t think you can leave!” Seeing Ling Xiao trapped, two or three Azure Dragon Imperial royal envoys shouted, attempting to intercept him.

”Do not act.” Ling Xiao commanded, stopping his subordinates.

Simultaneously, one of the Sword Carrying Angels behind Ling Xiao swung a cross-shaped key at him.

Without turning his head, Ling Xiao swung a punch backward, sending the angel flying, sword and all!

He then turned around, delivering a punch to each, obliterating all the Sword Carrying Angels.

Fully armed, cloaked in Holy Light like War Gods, the eight Sword Carrying Angels were no match for Ling Xiao’s fists and fell like mere minions!

With a resounding crash, the golden light dissipated, and the barrier burst open.

Ling Xiao looked up, but Reinhardt had already vanished into the horizon.

Several Azure Dragon Imperial royal envoys flew over immediately.

”Your Excellency, shouldn’t we have stopped him?” asked one who had just been promoted to Fourth Stage King Level this year.

Before Ling Xiao could respond, Xiang Yao shook his head, chuckling: ”That’s Reinhardt, if he wants to leave... unless an Emperor Level acts, no one can stop him.”

Ling Xiao glanced northward again, then turned around and said, ”Let’s go back.”

...

Facing an attack from two King-level warriors across the sea, Vermilion Bird True Monarch Su Yuan single-handedly counter-killed one of them!

With the Burning Sun body, to slay a king, such an astounding feat, though not publicized, quickly spread within and outside the Yan Court!

For a moment, everyone was astounded and amazed.

After this, it was a year of calm.

Since the Dragon Vein in the Western Desert, the entire East Continent surprisingly saw no new Dragon Veins arise.

With the Dragon Vein Su Yuan brought back and integrated into Yuantong Island, many within Qingming Palace made obvious progress.

In just a year, another Burning Sun appeared—Yin Jiushang, who was initially the catalyst for attacking the Fire God Alliance.

Even Yang Aoshan, who wasn’t particularly adept at cultivation, showed some signs of breaking through to the Full Moon Realm.

Yang Yifeng stayed on Yuantong Island, refining the Tornado Mad Firefly.

While his old subordinates Mo Fei and Antonios were first taken by Su Yuan to the Sky Patrol Department.

Having such great achievements and occupying so many Dragon Veins, the Dragon Vein Residue was naturally seized!

This rare opportunity, occurring only once in several thousand years, was not something Su Yuan would miss!

After a year, Mo Fei and Antonios both reached the Chongyang Realm.

And Ashley, utilizing another opportunity of Dragon Vein Residue, finally stepped into the Three Suns Realm!

Then there was another person... Huang Xiang.

Huang Xiang’s performance in the Heavenly Palace battle was noted by Xiahou and others.

Along with the merits of providing intelligence, after the Heavenly Palace battle, he was recruited into the Azure Dragon Imperial, formerly one of the Four Imperial with only True Monarch left.

Now Huang Xiang has also long since broken through to the Three Suns Realm, exhibiting remarkable strength in numerous actions over the years, becoming the new generation’s supernova in the Sky Patrol Department!

...

In the Four Symbols Hall of the Sky Patrol Department within the Yan Court.

The Five Imperial Thrones, along with many Imperial Envoys, gathered here.

Sitting in a prominent position clad in a black cloak with red embroidery was the Red Emperor.

”According to the current trend of Earth Qi, and the derivation within the department, the next Dragon Vein may appear in as few as several decades, or perhaps up to a hundred years...

With the stabilization of Earth Qi eruptions, the Earth Tribulation has come to an end as well.

And the envoys within the department, having made great contributions during this war and secured many Dragon Veins, far surpassing Qiguang, deserve merit recognition and reward.”

The Red Emperor slowly spoke, and upon hearing this, the eyes of everyone below brightened, bubbling with joy.

Since the start of the Earth Tribulation, within ten to twenty years, countless battles were fought, and many lives were lost.

But now, with the Dragon Vein struggle concluded, a period for the Earth Tribulation has finally been marked.

The gaze of the Red Emperor swept past several Thrones, landing on Su Yuan and others behind.

”Xiahou, Fang Yuan, Su Yuan, Tong Xue’er, Wenren Feng.”

Su Yuan and the others all stepped forward with a salute: ”Red Emperor!”

”As True Monarchs, having fought until the end, your accomplishments are great... Now you can also break through on your own, using the new veins obtained in the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm.”

”Yes!”

Everyone replied loudly.

Even one as composed as Xiahou showed a hint of excitement.

As a Burning Sun Level cultivator surviving for eight hundred years, laying the groundwork for so long, at last... it’s time to break through to the King Level!

After a round of merit assessment and summarization, everyone gradually left the Four Symbols Hall.

”Su Yuan, the next time we meet, you’ll be at the King Level, right?” Fang Qingxiao commented with emotion as he looked at Su Yuan, finally patting Su Yuan’s shoulder, ”Break through quickly, I’ll be waiting for you in this realm!”

Su Yuan smiled slightly, bowing with respect: ”Thank you for your kind words!”

Returning to his place, Su Yuan directly entered the Qingming Realm.

Ruan Ruan, Ashley, even Mo Fei and Antonios were present.

Su Yuan stated, ”This time I will break through to the King Level, you all should absorb the residue well and strive to advance your cultivation further.”

”Yes, master (boss)!”

Su Yuan nodded, a silver light flashed over him, and he appeared atop Qingming Peak.

After another glance at everyone, Su Yuan withdrew his gaze, closing his eyes, and calming his mind completely.

”Qingming!” Su Yuan called out.

”Clang!”

With a sound like a phoenix cry, the sky suddenly darkened, and a gigantic black phoenix descended, flapping its wings to envelop Su Yuan.

If the newly exposed Dragon Vein was entirely out in the open, aiding the breakthrough more than an inherited Dragon Vein,

Then the Phoenix Vein, belonging to Su Yuan and serving him fully, would be even more exceptional!

As the Phoenix Vein bonded closely, an energy from the world’s core surrounded Su Yuan.

Soon, Su Yuan felt that the Three Suns in his Star Sea, already at its limit, seemed to lose its bottleneck and constraints under this energy.

Su Yuan’s eyes brightened, immediately closing them to channel the Three Suns to absorb Star Power.

Or rather... the Phoenix Vein was continuously pouring Star Power into Su Yuan’s Star Sea!

Above Qingming Peak, the enormous Star Power of the entire Qingming Realm surged continuously, gradually forming a dense, radiant Star Power cloud.

And under this inexhaustible infusion of Star Power, the Three Suns within Su Yuan’s body grew increasingly brilliant, expanding visibly...