Nine Realms Sword Emperor-Chapter 1384 - 1385: Sanctimonious
"The pursuit of the Saint Heir by the Ancient Emperor of Tongmen is already a grave crime. I was merely feigning cooperation, looking for an opportunity to kill this Ancient Emperor, but the Saint Heir beat me to it."
Thunder Ancient Emperor laughed as he spoke, as though utterly familiar with Chu Fengmian.
"This time, the Saint Heir has slain the Ancient Emperor of Tongmen and achieved a great feat. Once we return to the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm, I will immediately visit the Contribution Hall to credit the Saint Heir with a significant achievement."
"Since the Ancient Emperor of Tongmen has met his end here, I shall make my departure." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
Saying so, Thunder Ancient Emperor intended to directly activate his Tunneling Light to leave.
"Stop."
Chu Fengmian watched Thunder Ancient Emperor’s demeanor, a playful smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
"Does the Saint Heir have further matters?"
Thunder Ancient Emperor pondered for a moment before speaking.
"If the Saint Heir wishes to hold me accountable for my transgressions, let’s wait until we’re back in the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm and convene at the Hall of Law, allowing it to pass judgment, shall we?"
"Hall of Law? No need for such trouble; your wrongdoing will be atoned by death here today."
Chu Fengmian spoke indifferently, but the killing intent within his words was undeniable.
"Oh? The Saint Heir is likely unaware that according to the rules of the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm, the Saint Heir and the Supreme Elders are equals; to kill me requires the academy’s patriarch to assent, which goes against the regulations."
Thunder Ancient Emperor’s eyes revealed a hint of cunning.
"Or is the Saint Heir intending to violate the rules of the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm? Fratricide, insubordination, such acts warrant a death sentence!"
Seeing Chu Fengmian not responding, Thunder Ancient Emperor spoke again.
"Today’s matter was merely a misunderstanding. Why not take a step back each?"
"Step back? Speak of rules? Do you even qualify?"
Chu Fengmian burst into laughter as he spoke.
"What rules? From the moment you dared to encroach upon the celestial treasure, you were a dead man. No need for idle talk; today, you will meet your end here!"
Releasing Thunder Ancient Emperor?
Chu Fengmian would never commit such folly; Thunder Ancient Emperor belongs to the Six Extremes Sect, which harbors great animosity towards the Holy Dragon Sect.
Letting this man go would simply bring trouble upon return to the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm; Chu Fengmian couldn’t be so foolish.
In any case, here lies the Immortal Burial Continent, and everything that transpires within cannot be known to the outside. Without pause, it would be best to kill Thunder Ancient Emperor.
"Brat, do you truly dare defy rank?"
Thunder Ancient Emperor, hearing Chu Fengmian’s words, glared, his voice cold and derisive.
"Consider your talent; do not deceive yourself!"
"You wretched old man, cease your posturing! A scoundrel such as you merely feigns righteousness here? Killing you, such a villain, truly purges a bane from the Sacred Dragon Secret Realm!"
Chu Fengmian shouted coldly, suddenly unsheathing his sword edge, aiming directly towards Thunder Ancient Emperor to strike.
"Brat, you’re the one who will die today!"
Suddenly, around Chu Fengmian, bolts of lightning appeared; these bolts emerged silently, unnoticed.
"Blast!"
With Thunder Ancient Emperor’s cold shout.
The lightning surrounding Chu Fengmian suddenly became violent, reaching the limits of power, at which point they abruptly exploded.
In an instant, Chu Fengmian found himself engulfed in endless explosions.
Thunder Ancient Emperor, indeed a veteran ancient emperor, merely delayed with his earlier words, discreetly planting lightning around Chu Fengmian.
The lightning, soundless and undetectable, reached a stage of explosion sooner than expected, leaving Chu Fengmian unable to escape its range.
"Young one, your strength is commendable, but still too raw."
Gazing at the explosion’s center, Thunder Ancient Emperor sneered; at this center, even an ancient emperor would face demise.
However, his triumph was short-lived, as a voice echoed, causing his expression to stiffen.
"Old man, do you intend to use your petty tricks against me?"
As this voice resonated, from behind Thunder Ancient Emperor, he saw Chu Fengmian, eyes filled with shock.
"You!"
Especially seeing Chu Fengmian unscathed, his eyes reacted; his intent now boiled over.
"Kill!"
Thunder Ancient Emperor, without hesitation, gathered the lightning, aiming a lethal strike at Chu Fengmian.
He’s now realized his plan had been anticipated by Chu Fengmian, with pretense discarded, disregarding all else.
Once Chu Fengmian falls, everything tied to him—the serendipitous encounters, the acquired scroll—all falls to Thunder Ancient Emperor.
Motivated by these thoughts, Thunder Ancient Emperor spat a mouthful of essence blood, simultaneously releasing a thousand Heaven and Earth Laws, manifesting absolute lethality before him.
As Chu Fengmian observed this, he merely raised his Spirit Swords, softly speaking.
"Nine Domains!"
Boom!
Instantly, the Sword Light emerged.
Within this single Sword Light lay the myriad sword techniques of the world, converging into the Nine Domains Sword Technique.
Crack!
The Sword Light cleaved through the lightning.
The lightning was split in two, subsequently shattered mid-air.
Having vanquished the lightning, the Sword Light advanced towards Thunder Ancient Emperor.
The swiftness of this Sword Light exceeded Thunder Ancient Emperor’s imagination, upon witnessing it, it was already upon him.
Bang!
With a single stroke, Thunder Ancient Emperor’s body was severed, the ravaging Sword Intent further reduced his flesh and blood essence to fragments.
Thunder Ancient Emperor’s form vanished under this Sword Light in mid-air.
"Receive!"
Chu Fengmian lifted his hand, pointing towards the sky.
Two Space Rings fell into Chu Fengmian’s palm, belonging to Thunder Ancient Emperor and Ancient Emperor of Tongmen.
Both were ancient emperors, their wealth undeniably vast; Chu Fengmian had no qualms collecting them, and then descended underground.
Within the Crimson Flame Ridge, everywhere lay Heavenly Fire, certain caves encompassed by it.
Yet Chu Fengmian remained fearless; leveraging the power of his Divine Body, he was able to withstand this Heavenly Fire.
As the Heavenly Fire burned, Chu Fengmian remained unmoved, stepping into a cave dwelling, settling down with crossed legs.
With a motion of his hand, the scroll landed within Chu Fengmian’s palm.
The scroll, impervious to harm even under the full strength of an ancient emperor, withstanding the Heavenly Fire’s flames.
Chu Fengmian sought a secure location to study this scroll, finding it within the Crimson Flame Ridge proved most fitting.
