Invincible Soul Emperor

Master Cui looked at him, having no interest in wasting words. "If you’re ready, I’ll make my move."

Master Cui wasted no more words with Zheng Ming. His aura shifted, the air around him trembled, and in an instant, the surrounding Earth Element surged dramatically. Zheng Ming felt the intense power and his face darkened.

"I told you, you must die today!" With a wave of Master Cui’s hand, the churning earth elements pressed in on Zheng Ming!

"Hah!" Zheng Ming sighed, bracing himself. At the same time, the Longsword in his hand shot toward Master Cui.

BOOM!

However, Zheng Ming felt as if his body was being crushed by a massive mountain. In an instant, all his strength seemed to drain away.

"Hahaha..." Seeing this, Master Cui burst into crazed laughter. "Zheng Ming, you’re far too naive! We’ve barely even begun. My Domain of Earth controls everything within a hundred-meter radius!"

Hearing this, Zheng Ming’s heart lurched. He had never imagined Master Cui’s Earth Element was so powerful. It was a power far beyond his imagination!

"Then get on with it!" Zheng Ming spat through clenched teeth. "Kill me, Master Cui! I swear you’ll regret this."

"Heh... Kill you?" Master Cui chuckled coldly. "Zheng Ming, you think too highly of yourself. You’re powerless to resist me killing you, let alone escape paying the price for your actions!"

Master Cui’s tone grew frigid as he gathered another surge of the Earth Element in his hand.

"Let me give you a taste of the new Cultivation Technique I’ve perfected!"

Master Cui abruptly waved his hand. A thick mass of earth elements shot forward, instantly enveloping Zheng Ming and wrapping him completely!

Seeing this, Zheng Ming’s pupils shrank. "No—"

But before he could even cry out, the Earth Element had completely engulfed him. Zheng Ming felt a wave of dizziness as darkness swept over his vision. He instinctively closed his eyes, surrendering to the power’s restraint. He felt himself sink, landing on something soft. A sinister, terrifying aura filled the air around him.

Zheng Ming opened his eyes to find himself lying on the ground, with countless stones pressing in on him from all sides. Only then did he realize it had been no illusion. He was truly trapped by Master Cui’s Earth Element!

"Enjoy yourself, Family Head Zheng," Master Cui said, standing over him with a cruel smile.

"Ah..." Zheng Ming bellowed in rage. "Master Cui! You forced my hand!"

He threw a sudden punch at his surroundings, blasting the nearby stones away. He then leaped to his feet and fled into the distance. But how could he escape from Master Cui’s Cultivation Technique?

Though Zheng Ming was fast, the power of Master Cui’s Earth Element was formidable. As he fled, the element chased after him relentlessly. He was soon caught by its binding force, unable to break free. Ultimately, he could only stop, helpless.

Seeing Zheng Ming halted, the smile on Master Cui’s face grew even wider.

"Family Head Zheng, just stay put in my earthen prison. When it breaks, I’ll send you on your way," Master Cui snorted. "But rest assured, I won’t spare the rest of the Zheng Family on their journey to the netherworld, either."

Zheng Ming looked at Master Cui, his face a mask of despair. Is this the gap in our strength? If I were also a Martial Emperor Realm expert, maybe I’d stand a chance. But I’m only at the Martial Emperor Realm Sixth Layer. In his eyes, I’m nothing.

Just then, Master Cui’s finger twitched. The surrounding earth elements immediately surged toward Zheng Ming, forming into huge earthen swords that assaulted him in the blink of an eye. Startled, Zheng Ming instinctively drew his long-unused treasured sword to defend himself. However, the power contained within those earthen swords was far more than he could block.

CRACK!

With a soft snap, Zheng Ming’s treasured sword shattered.

Yet, as Zheng Ming stood in astonishment, Master Cui slightly raised his right hand, and a massive stone sword shot ferociously toward him.

"Aaargh...!"

Zheng Ming let out a miserable scream as his body flew violently backward, crashing to the ground. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper!

"Hmph, don’t blame me," Master Cui snorted. "You offended someone you shouldn’t have. I’m merely teaching you a lesson."

Zheng Ming struggled up from the ground, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. His eyes burned with venomous hatred, but he was powerless. His Realm simply wasn’t high enough! He glared at Master Cui, his gaze a mixture of fear and loathing.

If this goes on, he’s really going to kill me. And if I die, what will happen to my wife and daughter? Since Master Cui promised to take revenge on my family, they won’t be able to escape! He’ll probably hunt them down after I’m dead and send them to the netherworld to join me!

Zheng Ming cherished his family above all else. The thought was so painful his heart felt like it was bleeding.

"Master Cui! If this is how it’s going to be, then I’ll fight you with everything I have!"

Zheng Ming roared as the Energy around him surged explosively. The once bright and sunny sky instantly grew overcast. Within the dark clouds, lightning crackled, waiting to strike.

"Master Cui! Today, even if it costs me my life, I won’t let you succeed!"

"Hmm?" Master Cui frowned.

Just then, the sound of rolling thunder echoed as massive nets of lightning materialized in the sky. Seeing this, Master Cui’s brows knitted slightly. "You really intend to use that move?"

"Hmph!" he scoffed. "Zheng Ming, your attack is indeed quite powerful."

"But that move is useless against me," Master Cui said with a faint smile. "Your paltry power can’t harm me in the slightest!"

The moment Master Cui finished speaking, he slammed his palm onto the ground. In the next instant, the very soil around him became as hard as steel. He then violently raised both arms and shoved them forward!

BANG!

With just one move, Master Cui shattered Zheng Ming’s lightning net. Immediately after, he smashed his fist into the ground. The entire area fractured, revealing a massive crater over ten meters deep.

The disturbance was earth-shattering. Nearly everyone in the outer city felt the sudden tremor, with many mistaking it for an earthquake. Of course, the massive commotion also attracted the attention of those busy repairing the barrier.

"My gods! Lord Xue, look! How did the Zheng Family Head end up in such a state? That old man is destroying him!" someone cried out after glancing over.