Nine Heavens Martial Emperor

If anyone else had said such words, they would have been dismissed as arrogant and ignorant.

But hearing them from the mysterious Emperor’s Son and Lin Hao, the crowd felt it was only natural.

Lin Hao stood there, shrouded by an Endless Divine Ring, ancient runes coiling around him. He was like a god. As he spoke, many Martial Artists found themselves nodding involuntarily. ’Who would dare question the words of a deity?!’

The words of the mysterious Emperor’s Son also pulsed with a strange, divine power. The crowd of Martial Artists knew that if he continued on this path, he would undoubtedly be one of the most likely candidates to become a Great Emperor.

The mysterious Emperor’s Son and Lin Hao were prodigies of unparalleled talent, peerless throughout the ages, both possessing the will to become a Great Emperor. Though neither had moved, their words alone made the heavens tremble and the galaxy itself seem to shatter.

"As it happens, I was thinking the same thing," Lin Hao replied.

A monstrous divine might surged from their bodies.

The mysterious Emperor’s Son stood motionless, yet a terrifying, world-ending vision manifested within his eyes.

Lin Hao was unfazed, but deep within his eyes, six small worlds were spinning.

This was the most powerful enemy Lin Hao had ever encountered. His opponent had almost achieved a state of transcendence in the Third Layer of the Divinity Realm and had nearly been forced to use power from the Spirit Transformation Realm. Lin Hao absolutely could not afford to be careless.

"Once I capture you, I will seize your great fortune," the mysterious Emperor’s Son said, his voice brimming with ultimate confidence.

He struck again.

Once again, it was a simple grab aimed at Lin Hao, with no flashy moves whatsoever.

Yet as he made his move, Divine Chains of order materialized in the sky, imprisoning the heavens as a terrifying power flowed through them.

"This power is immense! Even the descent of gods and demons would be no more than this!"

"There’s the power of worldly laws in that grab! I feel like it could bind the heavens and lock the earth!"

The remaining Martial Artists were all formidable experts—leaders of the myriad races, Sect Leaders of supreme sects, or Patriarchs of ancient families. They were connoisseurs of power, and the moment the mysterious Emperor’s Son struck, they instantly sensed the fluctuations of his might.

"Is Lin Hao about to be captured?"

"Lin Hao is terrifying and peerless among his generation, but his true body is still in the Soul Gathering Realm; he cannot transcend. I’m afraid..."

"He’s going to be captured. What a pity..."

The Martial Artists murmured amongst themselves. As strong as Lin Hao was, the mysterious Emperor’s Son was simply too terrifying.

"Can Lin Hao dodge it?" Shui Youyou asked Yun Boyang from a distance.

Yun Boyang frowned. "There’s an energy fluctuating inside his body that makes even my heart pound. I can’t see through him."

At these words, Shui Youyou and the others were stunned.

Yun Boyang had once been a Saint. Even though his realm had fallen, his Spiritual Sense and keen eye remained. For him to be unable to see through the energy within Lin Hao was utterly terrifying.

"That power is enveloped by Desolate Ancient Runes within his body, and it’s only in its nascent form," Yun Boyang continued, his words leaving Wei Yutian and the others dumbfounded.

’Just its nascent form is enough to make a former Saint’s heart pound. What would happen if Lin Hao gained complete mastery over it?!’

They dared not imagine it.

The mysterious Emperor’s Son struck. Divine Chains of order appeared in the void, possessing the power to bind all creation!

Not only that, but as he extended his claw, it contained an energy capable of annihilating all it touched. Terrifying Chaos Qi surged within, as ancient runes evolved and took shape.

It was the nascent form of the profound mysteries of the Laws!

This was the mysterious Emperor’s Son. A single move from him contained monstrous divine might.

It was no wonder he was so confident he could capture Lin Hao.

If Lin Hao had no other hidden trump cards, he would have been utterly powerless to resist this strike.

But now, everything was different.

As the mysterious Emperor’s Son’s palm descended, Lin Hao abruptly looked up, and six worlds spun within his eyes.

All of this was concealed by Desolate Ancient Runes; not only did the others fail to notice, but even the mysterious Emperor’s Son detected nothing unusual.

But his Spiritual Sense was terrifyingly vast.

At this moment, a chill ran down his spine.

Without a second thought, the mysterious Emperor’s Son shot backward in a hasty retreat.

BOOM!

But it was too late.

The power of the Six Paths of Reincarnation erupted from Lin Hao’s eyes, smashing directly into the mysterious Emperor’s Son’s claw.

The collision was terrifying beyond compare. A river of stars shattered in the heavens. A massive current of air swept across the sky, and the mysterious Emperor’s Son was thrown back. A crimson trail marked the path his body had traveled!

Even the peerless experts at the edge of the domain were forced to use their greatest strength, otherwise they would be unable to withstand the crushing pressure.

"What happened?!"

"Lin Hao had a hidden reserve he didn’t use. Just now, the divine might from his body was monstrous, almost tearing me apart."

"Incredible, Lin Hao! He’s so patient, waiting until this very moment!"

"The mysterious Emperor’s Son is terrifying as well. To think that an attack like that didn’t inflict a fatal wound!"

Although the experts were unharmed, they were deeply shaken.

But Lin Hao’s display was so stunning that they couldn’t help but voice their thoughts aloud.

"You’re good. I underestimated you!" The mysterious Emperor’s Son reappeared before Lin Hao, his voice laced with anger.

This body belonged to an Emperor’s son, and his soul was incomparably powerful. He hadn’t experienced that spine-chilling sensation for thousands of years.

And yet, just now, Lin Hao had done nothing and still managed to injure him. It was simply unimaginable.

’Lin Hao, a mere mortal from a lower realm, actually possesses such power!’

After the initial shock, the mysterious Emperor’s Son grew serious for the first time.

He stood before Lin Hao but did not attack, an endless divine light flickering in his eyes.

He wanted to peer into Lin Hao’s Origin!

However, a powerful energy within Lin Hao’s body blocked his prying gaze.

"You possess a great fortune. If I obtain it, I will achieve my goal that much sooner," the mysterious Emperor’s Son murmured, showing no anger.

"Your own fortune is not small, either, to have obtained the body of an Emperor’s son. Quite the move, Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor," Lin Hao retorted.

BOOM!

The mysterious Emperor’s Son’s eyes narrowed, and the sky above them instantly shattered.

His every gesture held world-shaking power.

"It seems you know quite a bit!" Killing intent laced the mysterious Emperor’s Son’s voice.

Lin Hao had once destroyed a wisp of the Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor’s remnant soul, but for some unknown reason, this mysterious man had never sought him out for retribution.

Perhaps it was because his remnant soul was still incomplete, and he was unable to perceive events in the lower realms.

"I’m curious, how many more of your remnant souls are still out there?" Lin Hao asked.

"Heh, what harm is there in telling you? I have already collected all the soul fragments in the Divine Demon Destruction Domain. Only the final wisp remains." Who was the Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor? At his peak, he was a figure who had been infinitely close to becoming a Great Emperor.

A figure like that was naturally supremely confident.

He wasn’t afraid of Lin Hao knowing his secrets.

"So you’re just a cripple right now," Lin Hao said with a shrug.

The Ten Thousand Blood Demon Emperor still did not grow angry.

He had lived for countless ages and then clung to a wretched existence as a remnant soul for thousands of years. His self-restraint was terrifyingly profound.

"Correct. Otherwise, how could I possibly have been injured by you?" he admitted freely.

"Then you’re destined to be a cripple for life." A smile played on Lin Hao’s lips.