Chapter 800: Did I Permit You to Leave?
The Thunderbolt Holy Spear descended from the heavens like the judgment of the Heavenly Dao, carrying a chilling aura of destruction, enough to obliterate a large city completely.
This strike was incomparably powerful and terrifying beyond measure. Even a Saint would be pierced through by a single spear, let alone the already barely alive Mysterious Great Sword Saint.
The Equality King stood in the high sky, looking down with indifference, as if gazing at a tiny ant.
The Mysterious Great Sword Saint was indeed very strong; sixty years ago, he was renowned throughout the Central Plains and was considered one of the Saints most likely to achieve Path Enlightenment and become an Emperor.
Unfortunately, he failed in his enlightenment, and for the past sixty years, he achieved nothing. Now, this is no longer his era, and everything about him will end and be thoroughly erased today.
The Mysterious Great Sword Saint lay on the ground, trying to struggle but unable to move. He looked at the rapidly approaching Thunderbolt Holy Spear, his eyes still bright like dazzling sword light, without a trace of fear or panic.
Swish!
The Thunderbolt Holy Spear, faster than lightning, descended in an instant, landing right in front of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint. Its terrifying aura cracked the ground around him, fine and dense.
"Ah!"
Just as the Thunderbolt Holy Spear was about to strike the Mysterious Great Sword Saint and take his life, a sigh suddenly echoed.
This sigh appeared without warning, but as soon as it came, the whole world seemed to freeze. Everyone and everything were immobilized as if the play button was paused, everything fixed in this moment, and even the powerful Equality King could not break free.
The Thunderbolt Holy Spear was suspended at the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s brow, the tip entwined with Purple Flame Dark Thunder, already touching his skin, ready to destroy both his physical body and sea of consciousness.
However, the Thunderbolt Holy Spear was stuck in place, unable to move or advance an inch, and naturally, the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s life was spared.
The next moment, a hand as white as jade yet strong and powerful reached out from the void, grabbing the Thunderbolt Holy Spear.
The Thunderbolt Holy Spear, entwined with Purple Flame Dark Thunder, was so powerful that it could split mountains and destroy a region, yet it was firmly grasped by this hand, unable to move at all.
Swish!
Everything returned to normal, the pause canceled, and yet a figure appeared in front of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint, holding the Thunderbolt Holy Spear. No matter how it flared or struggled, it couldn’t shake this hand even the slightest.
The Equality King’s pupils shrank, facing a formidable enemy, feeling an unprecedented sense of crisis.
His gaze was fixed on the newcomer, seeing a middle-aged man in a Sword Patterned Imperial Robe, with clear features and a calm demeanor.
He seemed to appear out of nowhere in front of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint, clutching the Thunderbolt Holy Spear, preserving the Sword Saint’s life.
And he emitted no strong aura, nor did he possess the Sword Saint’s might and dominance; instead, he resembled a peaceful teacher, serene and tranquil.
However, upon recognizing him, the fear in the Equality King’s eyes nearly overflowed.
"Flying Immortal Great Emperor!"
The Equality King gasped, staring in horror at the middle-aged man, who was none other than the current Emperor of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, one of the top Great Emperors of the Central Plains: the Flying Immortal Great Emperor!
Although the Equality King was a quasi-emperor, there was still a difference between a quasi-emperor and a Great Emperor, akin to heaven and earth separated by that half-step.
And the Flying Immortal Great Emperor was not just any Great Emperor but one of the best among them; no ordinary Great Emperor was his match, let alone the Equality King.
Even ten more quasi-emperors wouldn’t be a match for the Flying Immortal Great Emperor, leaving the Equality King deeply terrified today.
However, wasn’t the Flying Immortal Great Emperor in the Imperial Capital? This was the red earth mining area of Cangzhou, a full 108,000 miles from the Imperial Capital; even a Great Emperor would need time to arrive.
Could he have come because of the Nineteenth Prince?
But the Nineteenth Prince is not the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, how could he warrant such influence?
Could it be because of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint?
The Equality King was uncertain. The Three Dark Commanders acted on his orders to surprise Su Han and quickly wrap things up, and he was prepared for outside help to arrive, which is why he revealed himself.
But he never expected the Flying Immortal Great Emperor to appear, especially since the Great Emperor hadn’t made a move in years and had recently focused all his heart spirit on the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.
The Equality King assumed the Flying Immortal Great Emperor wouldn’t act just for a Su Han, especially in a place as distant as Cangzhou. If they could act swiftly, kill Su Han, and flee back to the King Yama’s Palace, not even the Great Emperor could kill them.
Unfortunately, everything went unexpectedly wrong. The Three Dark Commanders failed to subdue Su Han swiftly, and the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s power astounded the Equality King. Now, with the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s arrival, everything would be settled.
The Equality King didn’t believe he had the strength to resist the Flying Immortal Great Emperor. It seemed today, neither the Sword Saint nor Su Han could be killed, and the death of the Three Dark Commanders was a loss he had to swallow.
No choice, the Flying Immortal Great Emperor was too strong, strong enough that his mere presence could decide the outcome of this battle.
"He’s here!"
In the distance, Su Han also saw the Flying Immortal Great Emperor, a gleam flashed in his eyes, but he wasn’t too surprised at heart.
Besides being the Nineteenth Prince, his current identity included the Demonic Embryo of the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, so the Flying Immortal Great Emperor wouldn’t ignore him; otherwise, all previous efforts would be wasted.
The appearance of the Flying Immortal Great Emperor gave him a slight sigh of relief; everything in this battle would end before the immense power of the Great Emperor. No one could stir up trouble, not even the Equality King, unless a Great Emperor from the King Yama’s Palace appeared.
"I wonder how strong the Flying Immortal Great Emperor truly is!"
Su Han watched the Flying Immortal Great Emperor with sparkling eyes, somewhat eager to see him in action.
Due to the vast difference in strength, he couldn’t discern the specific Realm of the Flying Immortal Great Emperor, but he was definitely among the elites in the Great Emperor Realm. Though he had spent time with him, he never witnessed him in combat.
Su Han understood his situation well. His identity as the Nineteenth Prince was fake, even the Demonic Embryo identity was false, whereas he controlled the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, turning him into his soul-nurturing doppelganger.
If the Flying Immortal Great Emperor knew about this, he surely wouldn’t spare him, thus Su Han wanted to know the Great Emperor’s strength, to have an idea and make plans for the future.
"Flying Immortal Great Emperor, let’s put an end to this. Our King Yama’s Palace will not intervene again, farewell!"
In front of the Flying Immortal Great Emperor, the Equality King didn’t have the confidence to act, let alone retrieve the Thunderbolt Holy Spear. He spoke while retreating, preparing to end everything on behalf of King Yama’s Palace.
Swish!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Equality King tore open space and swiftly turned to flee, trying to enter the void and escape.
"Did I permit you to leave?"
The Flying Immortal Great Emperor snorted coldly and suddenly struck!