Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Vice Commander Liu’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Lu Chao, unable to utter another word.

His breathing grew weak, then stopped altogether.

That’s right. Just as Vice Commander Liu, who had been impaled through the chest, was mustering the strength to counterattack, Lu Chao used his Life-taking Star-devouring Bone through his spear to devour the man’s Heavenly Destiny Bone.

Killing him instantly!

’Creation Realm experts are truly difficult to kill.’

That was why Lu Chao had made the swift decision to forcibly devour his opponent’s Heavenly Destiny Bone to end the battle.

Of course, the reason Lu Chao could devour another new, external Heavenly Destiny Bone was that he had previously shed the Star Wind-controlling Bone, which correspondingly freed up a slot for another external bone.

As for whether this eleventh external bone would merge into his Red Blood Fierce Wolf Bone, Lu Chao didn’t know.

He had no time to study such things at the moment.

He lifted Vice Commander Liu’s corpse high, looked out at everyone, and said in a low voice, ”The experts from the Cyan Sword Great Empire are not invincible. They are not unkillable.”

His words thundered across the grounds, even echoing beyond the Su Mansion and into Saint Su City itself.

At that moment, the entirety of Saint Su City fell silent.

The people outside still didn’t know what had happened inside the Su Mansion. After a full two breaths... UPROAR!

Marquis Longyin’s Flying Bird Knights were the first to break into a clamor.

At the same time, Sun Shijin, Marquis Longyin, and the members of Dragon Flame Academy all clenched their fists, their bodies trembling with excitement.

The battle had been brief, but it had been incredibly difficult.

They didn’t even know what Vice Commander Liu’s full name was, but the significance of this battle was immense.

Lu Chao and his allies had openly slain a man from the Cyan Sword Great Empire—and a legendary Creation Realm expert from the Azure Flame Domain at that. This would instill tremendous confidence throughout the entire Azure Flame Domain and was crucial for the future.

But just as excitement surged through the crowd, a different voice rang out. ”Lu Chao, you killed someone from Red Sword City! Are you trying to get the entire Saint Bone Su Family killed? What’s the use of killing one measly vice commander?”

The one to say such a thing could only be Elder Lady Su, of course.

She had also been struck by an arrow, but she wasn’t dead. Now her old eyes were wide and bloodshot.

THUD.

Lu Chao coldly dropped Vice Commander Liu’s corpse and walked toward Elder Lady Su, one step at a time.

She plopped onto the ground with a thud and shrieked madly, ”What do you think you’re doing? No matter what, I am your wife’s grandmother by name, which also makes me your grandmother by name! If you dare touch me... AHH!”

Before she could finish her sentence, Elder Lady Su let out a terrifying scream.

But Lu Chao hadn’t killed her. Instead, he had ripped the arrow from her body, tearing out skin, flesh, and bone along with it.

The pain was enough to kill an old woman; it was absolutely heart-wrenching...

After he was done, Lu Chao replied coldly, ”I don’t plan on killing you. I’ll leave you for my father-in-law to deal with. I was just pulling out the arrow for you.”

With that, Lu Chao turned to look at Su Jueying...

He, too, had been shot with an arrow. He shook his head frantically, yelling, ”I don’t need you to pull it out! Don’t come over here!”

The corner of Lu Chao’s mouth twitched. He strode forward. ”It’s not up to you.”

After speaking, he proceeded to pull the arrow from Su Jueying. Finally, as they writhed in agony, Lu Chao spoke again, his voice heavy. ”Elder Lady Su, Xiao Su’er’s Saint Bone Awakening may have failed back then, but she now possesses a Moon-level Mortal Bone.”

”If you hadn’t been so two-faced back then, things wouldn’t have come to this.”

”Remember how you were even willing to cooperate with your sworn enemy, Zheng Liling, just to strike at us? Today, you nearly succeeded in cooperating with the Saint Bone Zheng Family, but we won.”

”And now, even Zheng Zhuhe has sided with us.”

With that said, Lu Chao spoke no more. He turned and walked away, his gaze falling on Shen Ji.

Shen Ji grit his teeth so hard they audibly scraped together. He, too, had been shot. He snarled, ”Lu Chao, don’t get cocky. Red Sword City is beyond your imagination, and the power of the Cyan Sword Great Empire is not something you can comprehend.”

To this, Lu Chao just smiled...

”For now, at least, my enemy is Yan Soul City, not Red Sword City.”

”Whether Chi Xingxun can even survive his encounter with Mo Jing is still up in the air. But you won’t be around to see it.”

The words fell... BANG!

Lu Chao’s kick shattered Shen Ji’s head. He then turned and walked away, each step leaving a bloody footprint. Blood was still pouring from his own wounds, but his face was expressionless as he looked toward Zheng Zhuhe...

The latter slowly stepped forward, showing not a trace of fear as he spoke. ”If I am to die, may I first be allowed to deal with Wu Yiyi?”

His gaze was calm, unafraid of death.

Lu Chao stared at him, and Zheng Zhuhe stared right back. The two men calmly met each other’s gaze.

The members of the Saint Bone Zheng Family were all trembling...

Suddenly, Lu Chao began to laugh. ”Zheng Zhuhe, Zheng Liling is dead. The past is in the past. But from now on, you must fight to the death for the Azure Flame Domain and the Dragon Flame Kingdom. If you don’t, I will show you no mercy.”

At this, Lu Chao slowly walked toward Cheng Yunsu, adding over his shoulder, ”As for Wu Yiyi, leave her with one breath for me.”

Watching Lu Chao’s retreating back, Zheng Zhuhe closed his eyes for a long moment, then finally spoke. ”Yes, General Lu Chao.”

He understood perfectly. Wu Yiyi had nearly killed Cheng Yunsu, so Lu Chao wanted to deal the final blow himself.

And so, Zheng Zhuhe walked toward Wu Yiyi, one step at a time...

Wu Caicai slowly lifted her foot. But at that moment, Wu Yiyi lunged forward, grabbing Wu Caicai’s leg. ”Sister Caicai... I was wrong! Please, save me! Plead for me!”

”My father was your second uncle! He’s already dead—isn’t that enough?”

She meant: ’My father is already dead. Hasn’t your anger subsided yet?’

But Wu Caicai just stared at her coldly, then sent her flying with a sudden kick before turning to leave.

Wu Yiyi shrieked, ”Sister Caicai! If you just watch me die, First Uncle will be furious! You want to win his favor, don’t you? I can help you with that!”

Her footsteps halted. Wu Caicai laughed coldly. ”I don’t need that anymore.”

Wu Caicai brushed past Zheng Zhuhe...

Seeing that begging Wu Caicai was useless, Wu Yiyi cried out again, ”Zhuhe, I truly love you! I was just blinded by the need to avenge my father! Can’t we start over?”

Zheng Zhuhe walked over, one step at a time. He crouched down and gently helped Wu Yiyi to her feet.

”Zhuhe, have you forgiven me?”

Wu Yiyi was ecstatic, but tears streamed down her face.

She had to put on a show. She had to make Zheng Zhuhe, this little stray who had always groveled at her feet, go soft. She was certain he would.

However, Zheng Zhuhe whispered gently in her ear, ”You... are so filthy. So disgusting.”

The words fell... SLAP!

A sudden slap sent Wu Yiyi flying. He then added, ”You know I like things to be clean. But you’re filthy. Your body is filthy, and your heart is even filthier. I’m going to dig out your heart and wash it until it’s spotless.”

After that, shrill, miserable screams echoed endlessly throughout the Su Mansion...