Nine Heavens Martial Emperor

The confrontation between Yang Peng’s group and Young Master Moon shocked everyone.

The Martial Artists gathered before Wangchuan City were no weaklings; they could all discern the cultivation levels of the newcomers.

A group whose strongest member was merely at the Fifth Layer of the Soul Gathering Realm wouldn’t be a match for Young Master Moon even if they all attacked together. And yet, they had the courage to confront him, which stirred complex feelings among the onlookers.

After his expression flickered, a playful smile spread across Young Master Moon’s face. He stared at Yang Peng and said tauntingly, "You want me to let them go? Are you sure you have what it takes?"

It was true that the auras of a few of them were imposing, but he was one of the Ten Great Young Masters of the Celestial Yang Continent. Why would he ever take a few Martial Artists from the first Starry Ancient Road seriously?

Yang Peng didn’t answer. Instead, his aura surged, growing ever more powerful.

At the same time, the auras of Lin Xiao, Lin Tian, and Lin Yuan flared up, matching Yang Peng’s.

Yang Peng knew Lu Dieyi’s identity well. He would never allow her to suffer such a humiliation.

The next moment, Yang Peng made his move.

His attack made the expressions of the surrounding Martial Artists change drastically.

The reason was simple: Yang Peng was just too fast. Moreover, an incomparably terrifying pressure had erupted from his body.

Yang Peng immediately used the Golden Roc Soaring Body Technique and the Great Roc King Fist.

During his month on the Starry Ancient Road, Yang Peng had practiced these two martial techniques to perfection. His strike landed with the force of a thunderbolt.

Yang Peng wasn’t the only one to attack; Lin Xiao, Lin Tian, and Lin Yuan moved as well.

Four against Young Master Moon.

Facing their assault, Young Master Moon stepped forward, plunging straight into the heart of their formation and entering their encirclement.

Yang Peng’s attack missed as a result of Young Master Moon’s maneuver.

Such was the combat prowess of one of the Ten Great Young Masters—he could neutralize an opponent’s attack with a single, casual step.

The moment Young Master Moon was surrounded, Ling Xiao and his men weren’t the only ones to move. They darted toward Lu Dieyi, while a man named Gao Hong also sprang into action, aiming to rescue Wenren Yuxin.

Unfortunately, Ling Xiao and his men were intercepted.

Young Master Moon was not only the strongest of the Moon Worship Empire’s younger generation but also its Crown Prince. Naturally, the Martial Artists of the Moon Worship Empire wouldn’t just stand by and watch.

Gao Hong was also intercepted. His blocker was He Jundao.

"The top disciple of the Yujin Saint Institute. In your entire Cangnan Kingdom, besides Lin Wu, you’re the only one worthy of my attention." He Jundao stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression one of complete disdain.

At this point, words were meaningless. Gao Hong didn’t reply; he simply attacked.

As the top disciple of the Yujin Saint Institute’s Holy Stele, Gao Hong’s cultivation was exceptional. The moment he struck, the very heavens seemed to roil with wind and clouds.

But alas, his opponent was He Jundao.

He Jundao moved with the ease of someone taking a stroll, countering every move with practiced grace. No matter what technique Gao Hong employed, He Jundao neutralized it effortlessly.

Even while dueling Gao Hong, He Jundao had the leisure to call out to Young Master Moon. "Moon! You and I are both among the Ten Great Young Masters. Let’s have a little competition today and see who’s truly stronger."

"And how do you propose we compete?" Young Master Moon’s voice rang out, despite being surrounded by Yang Peng’s group.

"By killing. Let’s see who can kill more people," He Jundao said placidly, his words sending a chill through the hearts of many.

The faces of the Martial Artists from the Cangnan Empire turned ashen.

It went without saying that the people these two intended to kill were from the Cangnan Empire.

"Hahaha, excellent!" Young Master Moon’s laughter boomed, wild and unrestrained.

Before the echoes of his voice faded, a Martial Artist from the Cangnan Empire suddenly exploded within the crowd.

Among all those present, likely no one besides Yang Qingtian and He Jundao even saw him move.

Naturally, He Jundao was not to be outdone. Scarcely a second after the first Martial Artist exploded, another was cut down.

The power of the Ten Great Young Masters was utterly terrifying.

Ever since Lin Hao had helped forge their bloodlines, the four had never been treated with such contempt. Young Master Moon’s actions provoked the long-dormant power within their veins.

In that instant, the Lifebound True Blood of all four of them flared brilliantly.

A terrifying pressure suddenly descended upon Wangchuan City, and many Martial Artists felt their blood run cold, as if it were freezing in their veins.

Even Young Master Moon, who had been about to strike again, hesitated for a moment.

The four of them attacked in unison, lunging for Young Master Moon.

But Young Master Moon was formidable indeed. Though startled, he was unphased. His arms moved, splitting one motion into two as he struck out simultaneously.

Yang Peng’s Great Roc King Fist shot forward with indomitable momentum. Young Master Moon met his blow, and Yang Peng was instantly sent flying backward.

Young Master Moon parried the attacks of Lin Xiao and the other two, sending them flying as well.

Young Master Moon’s figure seemed not to have moved from his spot, yet another Martial Artist had fallen dead at his hand.

On the other side, He Jundao was even faster.

Despite unleashing his own ultimate technique, Gao Hong was still no match for He Jundao.

The next moment, everything in this area seemed to stand still.

Everyone felt a crushing pressure, as if the heavens themselves were falling.

Divine Soul!

Yang Peng and his companions had all unleashed their Divine Souls.

A phantom image materialized behind each of them, emitting a terrifying, world-shaking aura.

Their cultivation was too low; they lacked the power to fully manifest their Divine Souls.

They could, of course, force their Divine Souls into a corporeal form, but the cost would be immense.

The appearance of these phantoms, however, could buy them precious time.

"Eh?"

Yang Qingtian’s eyes widened in shock as he stared at the four Divine Souls.

When the four phantoms appeared, even Young Master Moon’s body was briefly immobilized.

It was an opportunity that came once in a lifetime. The four of them struck simultaneously, moving like lightning.

Before Young Master Moon could react, their four fists slammed into his body.

Young Master Moon was thrown back. He stumbled three steps before regaining his footing, a flush creeping up his face.

Needless to say, he was injured.

Meanwhile, Gao Hong was sent flying backward, defeated by He Jundao.

A moment ago, Gao Hong had also tried to summon his Divine Soul. But when the Divine Souls of Yang Peng’s group appeared, he discovered that his own Divine Soul would no longer obey him.

He Jundao seized the opportunity and struck decisively, landing a successful blow.

After his victory, however, He Jundao didn’t attack any more Martial Artists from the Cangnan Empire. Instead, he turned his gaze upon Yang Peng’s group.

The appearance of their Divine Souls had even affected him.

That was a terrifying prospect.

His physique was a rarity in a million years, one of the Twelve Imperial Physiques, surpassing even the Twenty-Four King Physiques!

For an Imperial Physique to be affected by a Divine Soul... one could only imagine how powerful those four Divine Souls were!

A Divine Soul suppressing an Imperial Physique—it was utterly unheard of.

’These four cannot be allowed to live!’

He Jundao was now determined to kill the four of them.

Young Master Moon shared the sentiment. The next moment, both he and He Jundao attacked almost simultaneously, targeting Yang Peng’s group.

The Divine Souls of Yang Peng’s group shone brilliantly, but they no longer had any effect on the two Young Masters.

It wasn’t that their Divine Souls were weak, but that they were still nascent and had not yet matured.

Their earlier success was due entirely to the element of surprise.

He Jundao and Young Master Moon attacked simultaneously with astonishing power. The four were sent flying a great distance, continuously coughing up blood.

Just as the two were about to press their attack, a figure appeared, blocking their path.