Chapter 469: Chapter 266: A World-Shocking Sword! True Monarch Yuanzhi Defeated!

As the two strange light-patterned fist marks were sliced into four pieces by the Sea-Splitting Sword, a cacophony of astonishment rose among the Core Formation True Masters in the palace front square below.

Yet above in the void, True Monarch Yuanzhi witnessed this scene with unchanged expression, merely watching coldly.

Qi Chuan also showed no sign of complacency.

Bang, bang, bang, bang!

The next instant, those four pieces of strange light-patterned fist marks suddenly exploded, transforming into countless strange light points, scattering and disappearing into the void around Qi Chuan.

Boom, boom, boom!

At this moment, True Monarch Yuanzhi raised both fists again, the force of the Jade Magnet Divine Light on his fists gathering swiftly, resembling two mini suns, then continuously punched towards Qi Chuan’s location.

Swish, swish, swish!

Strange light-patterned fist marks shot out one by one, each striking fiercely towards Qi Chuan. Every mark carried intense magnetic field power, causing the surrounding void to warp violently. With so many fists emerging at once, the void around Qi Chuan became heavy as lead.

Observing this, Qi Chuan remained unfazed. With a thought, two sword shadows transformed by the Sea-Splitting Sword shot out, confronting the daunting number of strange light-patterned fists.

The speed of the two Sea-Splitting Swords was incredibly fast, slicing through the void like afterimages. Wherever they passed, all strange light-patterned fist marks were split into two.

However, once these strange light-patterned fist marks were cut in half, they exploded once more, turning into a massive number of strange light points, sinking into the void around Qi Chuan.

These strange light points appeared to vanish completely after entering the void, without causing any visible change.

Yet at this moment, True Monarch Yuanzhi across, with a slightly pale face, sneered at Qi Chuan. After unleashing so many strange light-patterned fist marks, his Nascent Soul had been heavily depleted, with not much left.

But it didn’t matter; his Jade Magnet Divine Light technique had been fully unleashed, and Qi Chuan had already fallen into his trap, unable to escape.

"Qi Chuan, admit defeat now, apologize for your previous actions, promise never to oppose me, True Monarch Yuanzhi, or the North Magnetic Divine Palace again, and compensate with ample resources to amend your past transgressions, I can spare your arms. You must know the immense impact losing both arms would have on a prodigy like you."

True Monarch Yuanzhi spoke coldly to Qi Chuan, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

He was confident of victory now yet chose to take a step back not because of magnanimity, forgiving Qi Chuan so easily, but because Qingyun True Monarch was not far away.

He could defeat Qi Chuan, no problem.

But if he intended to take Qi Chuan’s arms, Qingyun True Monarch would certainly intervene, and he was unlikely to be a match for Qingyun True Monarch.

Since Qi Chuan’s arms were beyond reach anyway, he figured he might as well step back now, taking what he could.

If Qi Chuan apologized publicly and compensated, the North Magnetic Divine Palace could regain the face it had lost.

Moreover, the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect having two Nascent Souls, and Qi Chuan being a generational prodigy himself, with a long span of life ahead, his future achievements were uncertain. Therefore, it was necessary to ensure a promise was made not to oppose him or the North Magnetic Divine Palace.

Additionally, this action carried a hidden benefit.

Qi Chuan, as a generational prodigy with terrifying talent, had a smooth rise, buoyant with morale. If he maintained such morale, combined with his talent, he might indeed soar high and reach the Divinity Transformation Realm that cultivators aspire to.

Today, although Qi Chuan was defeated, the impact was small. But should he humble himself to apologize for forgiveness, his morale would certainly be affected.

Once morale falters, though it wouldn’t stop him at the Nascent Soul Early Stage, the chance of reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm would diminish significantly.

This move was therefore a ruthless strike, cutting off Qi Chuan and the brilliant future of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect.

If Qi Chuan fell into the trap, it would be a grave mistake.

In the palace front square below, the Core Formation True Masters initially reacted with confusion at True Monarch Yuanzhi’s sudden words, then slowly began to grasp the situation.

Though unaware of why the stalemate, where neither side could get the better of the other, had shifted with True Monarch Yuanzhi suddenly demanding Qi Chuan surrender and apologize, speculation arose from the previous bizarre series of strange light-patterned fist marks.

Perhaps, during the duel, True Monarch Yuanzhi had secretly laid a deadly trap, ready to capture Qi Chuan at any moment.

In this way, True Monarch Yuanzhi’s gesture could be explained.

"Will Qi Chuan True Monarch admit defeat and apologize?"

The gathered Core Formation True Masters all turned their gaze to Qi Chuan.

In general, when facing an ordinary opponent, if defeated, an apology as a means to withdraw wouldn’t usually be a big deal.

However, Qi Chuan represented the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, and coupled with his prior arrogance, an apology would present a stark contrast. From once haughty to suddenly humble, it might cause both Qi Chuan and the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect to find it hard to back down, and in time, they’d become laughingstocks in both North and South Hua States.