Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Seeing Shangguan Wan’Er’s state, Ling Fei’s heart ached.

"You silly girl, why didn’t you tell me sooner that they were forcing you like this?" he said, taking her delicate hand with a touch of pity.

"The Sect Leader was furious at the time. If I had left the sect then, it might have triggered a massive war between our sects. The consequences would have been unimaginable, and my family hadn’t been settled yet." Recalling the situation, Shangguan Wan’Er’s face was filled with bitterness. Back then, she truly couldn’t think of a better way.

"It truly wasn’t the right time for that," Ling Fei sighed, feeling helpless.

At that time, although he had won the Alchemy Dao championship, he had only showcased his talent in alchemy. He lacked the foundation to make the various sects openly challenge the Beiming Sword Sect. Therefore, there was no point in discussing it now. It all came down to a lack of strength. Remembering the past, Ling Fei could only let out a deep sigh.

"But I’m here now. As long as I’m around, let me handle these things." After sighing, Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened, the light in his eyes growing fierce. His strength had been insufficient then, but now that he had stepped into the Divine Soul Realm, he had some confidence.

Besides, even if his strength wasn’t enough, he would still shoulder this responsibility.

"Mm." Seeing the resolve in Ling Fei’s eyes, Shangguan Wan’Er nodded emphatically, her heart filled with warmth.

She had been worried that Ling Fei would be angry about this!

After all, hiding such a thing could easily lead to suspicion.

Seeing this, Lian Shuang took a deep breath, a sting in her nose. For some reason, whenever she saw Ling Fei and Shangguan Wan’Er being so affectionate, her heart would ache. There was even a hint of jealousy, envying that Shangguan Wan’Er could be cherished by a man like that.

This was an emotion Lian Shuang had never felt before.

She had also never imagined a day like this would come for her.

Lian Shuang grew slightly flustered. ’What is wrong with me?’

Down below the Array Platform, Xu Zitao’s expression suddenly darkened.

"It seems Junior Sister Shangguan has no intention of carrying out the sect’s orders," Xu Zitao said coldly.

"The Beiming Sword Sect has indeed been gracious to me, Shangguan Wan’Er. But for the Beiming Sect Leader to order me to kill the man I love is clearly an unreasonable demand. Besides, we Cultivators should follow our hearts. If we live by betraying our own will, what is the point of living? Therefore, this is an order Wan’Er cannot obey," Shangguan Wan’Er said, enunciating every word.

Before, she had been fearful, worried that defying the order would bring disaster to her family. That was why she had been prepared to end her own life in the North Spirit Ruins.

But now that Ling Fei had arranged everything, she had no more reservations and dared to speak her mind openly and honorably.

As her words fell, each one ringing with power, an unbending aura emanated from Shangguan Wan’Er.

Sword Qi radiated from between her brows.

At this moment, Shangguan Wan’Er was like a sharp sword, exuding an intimidating edge that commanded awe.

"Beiming Sect Leader, aren’t you being a bit too tyrannical?" At this, Sect Leader Wan’s eyes flashed as she couldn’t help but question him.

Seeing that Shangguan Wan’Er was willing to face death rather than kill the man she loved, even she was moved.

"Beiming Sect Leader, do you truly believe the Beiming Sword Sect can dominate the entire Southern Wilderness?" Master Xuan Ji’s eyes also flashed with anger.

It was hard to imagine that one of the Righteous Sects would force its own disciple into such a corner.

"Hmph, the affairs of my Beiming Sword Sect are none of your business." Beiming Huahai’s face was ice-cold, completely ignoring them.

"You..." The crowd was furious, but they couldn’t help but lock their gazes back on the scene before them.

A murderous intent was spreading from within, forcing them to keep watching.

"’Follow your heart,’ is it? Fine. Since you’ve chosen death, I’ll grant you your wish." Xu Zitao’s eyes went cold as an astonishing aura erupted from his body. On closer inspection, the power bursting forth was a vast Nether Qi, laced with Demonic Qi.

His aura was clearly much stronger than when he had successfully passed his tribulation.

Evidently, Xu Zitao had absorbed a great deal of Netherworld Demon Energy during his time in the Sealed Demon Land.

"The Nascent Soul Realm is indeed powerful, but do you really think you have what it takes?" As Xu Zitao unleashed his astonishing aura, Ling Fei’s eyes flashed. A powerful aura immediately erupted from him as well—it was the Soul’s Might. The fluctuation was in no way inferior to Xu Zitao’s.

"Soul Suppression... Heh, the Divine Soul Realm!" Sensing the fluctuation from Ling Fei’s Divine Soul, Xu Zitao still wore a look of contempt.

He said, word by word, "So what if your soul has broken through?"

"Last time, I held back because the Sect Leaders of the various sects were present, and it was inconvenient to reveal all my trump cards. But here in the North Spirit Ruins, I have no such reservations. Today, you will die!" As his deep voice faded, Xu Zitao flipped his palm, and a Long Sword shimmering with a ghostly light appeared out of thin air.

The Sword Patterns on it were archaic, and it was engraved with a Kunpeng totem. An extremely vast and ancient aura emanated from it.

This aura made Lian Shuang, who stood nearby, frown.

’That sword of Xu Zitao’s is no ordinary Supreme Treasure!’

’Are they finally going to fight?’ The people on the North Spirit Platform couldn’t help but tense up.

’Can Ling Fei even fight him?’ At the same time, everyone was filled with worry.

Sect Leader Yuan and the others couldn’t be bothered to argue with Beiming Huahai any longer.

Right now, they were more concerned about whether Ling Fei would live or die and the developing situation inside.

’This sword is indeed extraordinary.’ When Xu Zitao took out the Treasure Sword, Ling Fei also felt the powerful aura it emitted.

’This must be a Treasure Sword that surpasses a Profound Spirit Treasure, perhaps even a Celestial Spiritual Treasure.’

"Well then, let me see what you’re really made of." As his words fell, Ling Fei directly took out the Golden Dragon Mace.

’That mace is powerful, but it’s only a Profound Spirit Treasure!’ Lian Shuang’s face was filled with worry.

Shangguan Wan’Er also frowned.

The Golden Dragon Mace might not be high-grade, but Ling Fei could bring out its full mystical power.

But the sword in Xu Zitao’s hand seemed to carry the aura of a Kunpeng, giving him a huge advantage.

Ling Fei was clearly at a disadvantage, which was why Lian Shuang, Shangguan Wan’Er, and the people on the North Spirit Platform were all very worried.

Yet Ling Fei showed no trace of fear. He made a slight motion with his left hand, signaling for Shangguan Wan’Er to retreat.

Shangguan Wan’Er hesitated for a moment before moving back. She knew that staying where she was would only make her a burden to Ling Fei.

After Shangguan Wan’er retreated, Ling Fei’s gaze hardened. The True Dragon Blood Qi in his body surged, and he infused it with his Divine Soul Power, channeling both into the Golden Dragon Mace.

Instantly, the Golden Dragon Mace in his hand burst with golden light. The dragon-like pattern on it writhed, looking as if a Golden Dragon was about to come to life.

Across from him, the corner of Xu Zitao’s mouth curled into a cold sneer. The Kunpeng Sword in his hand flickered with a ghostly light, and an astonishing aura erupted from it.

The sword even emitted a cry, as if a Kunpeng was about to be born from it.

"Today, I’ll let you witness the power of my Kunpeng Sword!" Xu Zitao’s eyes flashed, and with a single motion, he slashed the Long Sword toward Ling Fei.

SWISH!

The Long Sword flashed, and Sword Qi crisscrossed the air. Ripples spread across the Void ahead, appearing out of nowhere like a Nether Sea. The Sword Aura then transformed into a Kunpeng that lunged toward Ling Fei. The Kunpeng was enormous, and as its sharp beak struck forward, the very Void shattered.