Immortal Martial Emperor

A red light emanated from Blood Cyan Robe’s body as he unleashed a flurry of fists like a sudden storm.

Terrifying phantoms of his fists swirled about, dazzlingly bright, each one seemingly powerful enough to shatter the very heavens.

Furthermore, his Ice Dragon Gloves radiated waves of bone-chilling cold. Wherever they passed, the air itself froze and fell as ice and snow.

Facing such a powerful assault, Xu Wudi’s eyes grew cold. She shouted, "Get away from me!"

Her Dragon and Phoenix Long Whip was occupied restraining the Flame Ice Soul, leaving Xu Wudi with one less offensive option. She thrust her slender, fair palm forward.

A cryptic energy flowed between her fingers, each fingertip condensing a speck of brilliant emerald light. It was as if five Fire Dragons were soaring from her hand. Anger, fury, and madness flashed across Xu Wudi’s face; this was undeniably a strike born of rage.

"Hmph. Does a firefly’s glow dare to compete with the splendor of the moon?!"

Blood Cyan Robe snorted.

The muscles on his arms bulged, and veins throbbed like struggling Cyan Dragons.

All at once, a surge of Primordial Gang infused with a chilling Mystical Technique poured into his Ice Dragon Gloves.

The ice-blue gloves became saturated with light, shining as brilliantly as two blue suns and radiating a blinding glow.

ROAR!

An Ice Dragon twisted its body and charged forth.

It was the manifestation of the Dragon Soul sealed within the Ice Dragon Gloves. Its claws were sharper than any Steel Saber, its power greater than any Giant Beast.

With immense force, it swiped its claw.

BOOM!

The Fire Dragons formed by Xu Wudi’s Palm Wind were instantly crushed by the Ice Dragon.

The Ice Dragon charged straight for Xu Wudi with unstoppable momentum.

Xu Wudi’s face was cold, her eyes filled with killing intent. She shouted, "Fire Phoenix Triple, First Technique—Phoenix Soaring!"

Xu Wudi abruptly spread her arms, her expression turning devout and solemn.

Her robes whipped about, and her long hair danced wildly in a nonexistent wind. She looked like a goddess in a fury.

Flames!

A torrent of flames erupted from behind Xu Wudi.

It was as if a Fire Phoenix had burst from a scorching volcano, taking flight on wings made of long, fiery plumes. With every beat, the intense heat seemed capable of melting entire mountains.

ROAR!

The Ice Dragon formed from the Dragon Soul roared in fury.

It was clearly wary of the phantom Fire Phoenix.

Expressionless, Xu Wudi waved her hand. The Fire Phoenix behind her beat its wings, streaking through the air in a crimson arc and slamming into the Ice Dragon with a whistle.

"Xu Wudi, have you run out of tricks? You used this same move back on the Fifth Layer. Still haven’t given up?" Blood Cyan Robe sneered.

Xu Wudi’s face was impassive as she gritted her teeth and surged her Primordial Gang.

But alas, as strong as the Fire Phoenix was, it was still no match for the Ice Dragon.

HSSSS!

A great cloud of white steam rose into the air as the mighty Fire Phoenix was crushed and extinguished by the Ice Dragon.

"Second Technique—Phoenix Spreading Wings!"

Xu Wudi roared again.

Two wings formed entirely of burning flames materialized on her back. With every beat, the void itself trembled, and the heat they produced was even more terrifying than molten iron.

WHOOSH!

The phoenix wings beat once.

Xu Wudi shot forward with incredible speed, continuing to form Hand Seals even as she flew.

A faint, dark golden light enveloped the phoenix wings.

They became like a row of sharp blades, vibrating like saw teeth as she charged the Ice Dragon.

Enraged, the Ice Dragon raised its claw to strike.

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK!

A series of sharp cracking sounds rang out.

In a head-on collision, Xu Wudi’s phoenix wings shattered the Ice Dragon.

"Hahaha, worthy of the former number one True Dragon! Your combat prowess is truly extraordinary! But this farce ends now!"

Blood Cyan Robe burst into laughter. He crossed his hands before his chest, forming a Hand Seal, and channeled his surging Primordial Gang into the Ice Dragon Gloves.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

The Ice Dragon Gloves began to vibrate. The Dragon Soul sealed within writhed, letting out furious roars, seemingly enraged that Xu Wudi had destroyed its icy incarnation.

WHOOSH!

A transparent wall of ice suddenly materialized before him.

Unable to stop in time, Xu Wudi slammed headfirst into the ice wall. Dazed, she instinctively retreated several hundred meters.

It was as if Blood Cyan Robe had anticipated this...

He stepped into the void, his Body Technique as swift as a meteor. In the blink of an eye, he was before Xu Wudi.

"Xu Wudi, you might as well just hand over the Treasure Map!" Blood Cyan Robe sneered.

Xu Wudi was completely disoriented from the impact, her vision a blur. She shook her head to clear it, only to find Blood Cyan Robe already upon her.

’Damn it!’ Her heart sank.

Her gaze instantly turned cold. She bit the tip of her tongue, the hot, metallic taste of blood filling her mouth. A hint of despair crossed her face.

’Ever since I was young, I’ve always been exceptionally strong. None of my peers could ever match me. It was because of my excellence that Father, despite having two daughters, never once thought of trying for a son. He devoted himself completely to raising my sister and me.’

’As I grew up, the family faced all sorts of problems, and now it falls to me to stand up for them.’

’I fought so hard to become the number one True Dragon.’

’It seemed our family’s crisis would finally be resolved, but now...’

’Father, Sister... I really did my best!’

Xu Wudi slowly closed her eyes. When she opened them again, they were blood-red. A bloody tear trickled from each eye, leaving two tracks on her delicate, fair face.

She bit her lip and shouted sharply, "Even if I can’t protect the Xu Family, I can still drag you down with me! Consider it my final contribution!"

"What?"

Blood Cyan Robe froze.

Staring at Xu Wudi, who was now erupting with layers of red light, Blood Cyan Robe felt a sense of inexplicable terror and unease.

Suddenly, his expression changed as a realization struck him. "Damn it! You lunatic, do you have a death wish?!"

"My life? Hahaha! I can’t even protect my family. What’s the point of living?"

Xu Wudi once again displayed her ferocious nature.

"Third Technique—Phoenix Nirvana!"

Her voice wasn’t loud, but the moment the words were spoken, they held the power to drain the color from the world.

The Phoenix, an Ancient Divine Beast.

Its power was immense!

The Phoenix’s greatest strength was not its world-incinerating Phoenix Flame, but Phoenix Nirvana. Nirvana was not true death, but a cycle of nine deaths and rebirths!

Of course...

The Phoenix Nirvana that Xu Wudi was casting was not one she could survive.

It was, however, the most terrifying and feared technique in the Phoenix Triple Fold Secret Technique, because it was a move of mutual destruction.

BOOM!

Her entire body became wreathed in fiery light.

Xu Wudi slapped her palm, and the Flame Ice Soul bound by her Dragon and Phoenix Long Whip instantly exploded. She then swallowed the ball of True Dragon Martial Fortune that was inside it.

The True Dragon Martial Fortune Tower materialized behind her.

It was thirty-five zhang tall, having grown by one chi!

Wreathed in firelight, Xu Wudi became a human fireball and shot toward Blood Cyan Robe.

"You lunatic! You crazy bitch..."

Blood Cyan Robe’s eyes were filled with fury and alarm.

He launched a continuous barrage of attacks. The power from his Ice Dragon Gloves formed overlapping layers, crashing into Xu Wudi like a series of icebergs.

The icebergs shattered, and a furious gale howled.

Every impact sent a spray of blood from Xu Wudi’s mouth, but she remained undeterred, continuing her furious charge.

BANG!

A fist condensed from Phoenix Flame smashed into his shoulder.

Blood Cyan Robe grunted and staggered back. He stared, dumbfounded, at the charred wound on his shoulder, which was deep enough to expose bone. His eyes twitched. As he watched the fearless, death-defying Xu Wudi charge him again, this senior disciple of the Blood Demon Palace finally felt fear.

"Damn it, you lunatic! Just fucking die!"

A cold light, like crackling Thunder, shot from Blood Cyan Robe’s eyes.

He suddenly pulled an object from his robes. It was a strange, hat-like device with a long iron chain attached to its top.

"The Life-taking Blood Drop!"

Crown Prince Landy gasped.

The Life-taking Blood Drop was a Fifth-grade Advanced Primordial Weapon, a legacy Treasure of the Blood Demon Palace. It was said to have the power to take a person’s head from a hundred li away.

Even at her peak, Xu Wudi would have struggled to contend with the Life-taking Blood Drop.

Now, already grievously wounded from her desperate, life-sacrificing battle, facing the weapon was nothing short of suicide!

But alas, just as Landy was about to intervene, he was stopped by the experts from the Royal Family. They shook their heads slightly and said softly, "The stability of the Kingdom comes first!"

Hesitation flickered in Landy’s eyes.

After a moment, he took a deep breath and closed his eyes. ’So be it,’ he thought. ’Wudi, may your path be peaceful.’

Meanwhile, Tang Rui and Cheng Hao looked on with ecstatic expressions. "That damn woman is finally going to die!"

"Yes! Once she’s dead, the Xu Family will have no hope left!"

The two exchanged triumphant smiles.

But the most excited of all was Blood Cyan Robe.

Back at the Ice Kingdom’s martial tournament, he had lost to Xu Wudi due to a single lapse in judgment. It was the first defeat of his life, and the impact it had on him was profound.

Because of this...

He had always harbored a deep-seated resentment for Xu Wudi, wishing for nothing more than to kill her.

Now, he was finally about to kill her with his own hands and wash away the stain on his honor. How could he not be ecstatic? How could he not be thrilled?

Amidst his excitement, Blood Cyan Robe’s thoughts turned to Hong Yu.

His eyes flickered, and his lips curled into a savage, Bloodthirsty smile. "Heh heh heh... Xu Wudi, today you die by the Life-taking Blood Drop. After I’ve plundered enough Martial Ice Souls, I’ll hunt down your little lover, Hong Yu. I’ll take both of your heads to the Sixth Layer and let you watch as I claim the ultimate Treasure!"

As his voice fell, Blood Cyan Robe’s arm trembled, and the Life-taking Blood Drop began to spin.

WHIRRR!

The high-pitched whine of metal was piercing.

One could clearly see sharp blades spinning and crisscrossing within the device. If this weapon hit someone, death was certain!

"Die!"

Blood Cyan Robe flicked his wrist.

The Life-taking Blood Drop shot through the air, heading straight for Xu Wudi’s head.

Xu Wudi tried to evade, but the terrifying weapon seemed to lock onto her aura, pursuing her relentlessly.

"Brother Blood, we’ll help you!"

Tang Rui and Cheng Hao attacked simultaneously.

Though neither was as strong as Xu Wudi, they could easily keep her occupied.

Restrained by the two of them, Xu Wudi couldn’t get away. She could only watch as the Life-taking Blood Drop descended upon her, ready to sever her head.

But just at that critical moment, a streak of golden light shot through the air.

With a BOOM, it slammed into the unstoppable Blood Dripper and sent it flying.

A voice, detached yet filled with towering rage, thundered through the void like a clap of thunder from a clear sky...

"Sorry, I’m late!"