Chapter 571 - 546: Determining Superiority and Deciding Life or Death

Emperor Qing spoke, his voice cold and filled with powerful self-confidence.

At the same time, it was evident that Emperor Qing was truly angered after learning that Shen Yinuo had been grievously injured.

"Yes, thank you for the guidance, senior."

With Emperor Qing’s words, Lu Yan had no more concerns and, with a cupped-fist salute, he strode away.

"Senior Emperor Qing..."

Shen Yinuo, Mr. World, Lu Lingxuan, and the others all looked towards Emperor Qing, quite puzzled.

They didn’t understand why Emperor Qing agreed to let Lu Yan challenge Zhao Qiankun.

Lu Yan might have broken through to the Tao Realm, but it hadn’t been long since his breakthrough. Could he be an enemy to Zhao Qiankun?

"Lingxiao, take someone with you to protect Lu Yan’s path and prevent him from being ambushed. But remember, do not intervene unless he is in danger."

Emperor Qing’s eyes turned towards a young man standing next to Lu Lingxuan.

This young man had a handsome face and bore some resemblance to Lu Lingxuan. He was her elder brother and also the first disciple of the Dragon Alliance, Lu Lingxiao.

"Understood."

Lu Lingxiao bowed and quickly took his leave.

"Big brother, I’ll go with you."

Lu Lingxuan hurried to catch up with him.

Concerned for Lu Yan’s safety, Shen Yinuo and Mr. World could not sit still and followed them.

"The Three Emperors Alliance injured Yinuo intentionally. Are they testing us, thinking that Lu Ming is dead? Then let it be as you wish."

Emperor Qing looked up at the sky, a hint of a cold smile playing on his lips, and with a single step, vanished without a trace.

Lu Yan soon arrived at the Three Emperors Alliance’s headquarters in Origin Magic City.

"This is a restricted area of the Three Emperors Alliance. Unrelated persons are not allowed near. Get lost."

Approaching the headquarters of the Three Emperors Alliance, several burly men blocked the way, one of them very domineeringly reached out towards Lu Yan’s face.

This person’s cultivation level was extremely high, evidently a powerhouse in the Tao Realm.

Clash!

Lu Yan struck with a palm.

The man’s palm and arm exploded instantly, and Lu Yan’s palm strike did not stop there, cleaving into the burly man’s body, which then burst into a spray of blood, dead beyond any doubt.

"The strength is too strong, still uncontrollable."

Lu Yan’s brows slightly furrowed.

He hadn’t intended to kill the man outright; he only wanted to teach him a lesson. But his strength was overpowering; a casual strike was earth-shattering, instantly killing a Tao Second Layer expert.

The other burly men were so frightened that they retreated in panic, howling, "Where did this madman come from, daring to kill a member of the Three Emperors Alliance, someone..."

"Zhao Qiankun, come out and face your death."

Lu Yan preempted them with a bellow, like Heavenly Tribulation thundering, shaking the heavens and spreading throughout the entire Origin Magic City, completely drowning out the shouts of the few men.

"Zhao Qiankun, are you a turtle hiding its head, still not coming out to face your death?"

After one shout, Lu Yan roared again.

"Lu Yan..."

Within the Three Emperors Alliance’s headquarters, an angry shout came forth, followed by several figures flashing out like lightning.

The leader was a young man with a powerful aura, his robust Taoist strength spreading like an ocean and creating a tremendous pressure that surged towards Lu Yan.

Lu Yan stood immobile as a mountain, fixating on the young man.

This person, bearing some resemblance to Zhao Tianxia, was undoubtedly Zhao Qiankun.

"Someone wants to challenge Zhao Qiankun?"

"Who is it, full of murderous intent, aiming for Zhao Qiankun’s life? This will be a good show."

"Let’s go and see."

Many powers in Origin Magic City had not yet departed, and after hearing the commotion, they all rushed towards the Three Emperors Alliance’s headquarters.

By the time Zhao Qiankun appeared, there were already countless figures emerging in the void around the headquarters, watching from afar.

"That seems to be Lu Yan of the Dragon Alliance."

"I heard that in this Origin battle, Lu Yan shone brilliantly, defeating two Multiple-Origin Bodies and only narrowly losing to the All-Origin Body, Yuan Tiandao, ranking second and gaining an unsurpassed opportunity."

"Defeating Multiple-Origin Bodies in battles among peers, he’s truly terrifying. However, he’s only been in the Immortal Realm for five years, and now he dares to challenge Zhao Qiankun, which seems a bit overconfident. If it were me, I would have gritted my teeth in patience, waiting until my cultivation level rose before seeking revenge."

"With this battle, Lu Yan will make a name for himself, so it’s normal for him to be a bit carried away."

Everyone was talking, but no one discussed the fact that Lu Yan had succeeded in law creation and broken through four challenges.

Clearly, few had seen Lu Yan create the law and smash through four challenges; those were beings at the third step of creation.

Moreover, after his breakthrough, Lu Yan immediately returned, and upon learning of Shen Yinuo’s injury, he rushed over, so the news hadn’t spread widely yet.

"Lu Yan, you want to challenge me?"

Zhao Qiankun stared at Lu Yan, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

But he dare not take Lu Yan lightly.

Ghost Emperor had passed him the news of Lu Yan’s four successive challenges as soon as he returned.

"Yes, it’s I, Lu Yan, who challenges you today. Do you dare accept the battle?" Lu Yan spoke loudly.

"Fine, since you seek a battle, then I shall indulge you in a contest," said Zhao Qiankun.

"A contest? To determine the superior, as well as life and death," said Lu Yan, his voice cold.

"Decide life and death?"

Zhao Qiankun hesitated.

If it had been before he heard Ghost Emperor’s transmitted message, he would have readily agreed, eager to pluck Lu Yan’s head himself.

But after hearing Ghost Emperor’s word, he became wary of Lu Yan.

Breaking through four challenges signified that Lu Yan had reached the Tao Fifth Layer. With Lu Yan’s formidable combat prowess, even two layers above him, Zhao Qiankun was not fully confident, fearing that Lu Yan held some terrifying trump card.

"How’s that? Are you scared?"

"Five years ago, I was just in the Immortal Realm, and you were afraid even of me, hahaha, someone like you actually ranks second among the members of the Three Emperors Alliance. The Three Emperors Alliance must truly be lacking in capable people."

Lu Yan smirked with thick sarcasm.

"You..."

Rage blazed in Zhao Qiankun’s eyes.

But the more confident Lu Yan appeared, the less assured Zhao Qiankun felt inside.

"Zhao Qiankun, you injured my wife. If you’re too scared to fight, kneel down and admit your fault today, and perhaps, I can forgive you."

Lu Yan continued.

"Lu Yan..."

Zhao Qiankun’s gaze was particularly sinister.

Just at that moment, a voice reached Zhao Qiankun’s ears.

It was the voice of the Ghost Emperor.

"Qiankun, agree to his challenge. Though Lu Yan has successfully created magic, breaking through four barriers, raising his cultivation level to the Tao Fifth Layer, his sudden surge in power is too much for him to handle with ease. With your strength, you are more than capable of killing him."

"Moreover, rest assured, I will plant a protection charm within you. If by some chance there is an accident, the charm will protect you so you can strike without worry."

The Ghost Emperor instructed.

Zhao Qiankun was overjoyed and quickly thanked him in spirit.

"Zhao Qiankun, kneel and admit your mistake, and I’ll spare your life."

Lu Yan continued.

"Lu Yan, I had thought of sparing your life, but since you’re hellbent on seeking death, then I’ll oblige you. Fine, I accept the challenge to fight you, to determine the superior and decide life and death."

Zhao Qiankun declared loudly.

"Lu Yan and Zhao Qiankun are going to fight to the death."

The onlookers were immediately excited.

One was a ranking monster of the Three Emperors Alliance and a powerful Primitive Symbiotic Life; the other was a comet-like rising star of this Origin Meeting Battle, a peerless genius capable of defeating a Multiple-Origin Body.

They were monsters from different eras, and everyone thought it would be many years before they would face each other.

But the encounter had come so suddenly.

"Oh, so you dare to accept the challenge. Come on, then."

Lu Yan said.

"Just wait for me, I need to prepare a little."

After speaking, Zhao Qiankun walked inside.

Before long, Zhao Qiankun emerged, his face now held a bit more composure.

That’s because just moments before, the Ghost Emperor had implanted the protection charm into his body.

Swoosh!

Zhao Qiankun shot into the sky, standing above, looking down at Lu Yan, and said, "Lu Yan, come on."

Boom!

With a step, Lu Yan caused the ground to explode into a crater, and his figure soared into the sky, standing opposite Zhao Qiankun.

As soon as Lu Yan had ascended, Zhao Qiankun made his move. A powerful field spread out at an astonishing speed, enveloping Lu Yan within it.

In the Tao Realm, one comprehends the Doctrine’s Principles, and the power of Immortality transforms into the Power of the Great Tao. The field of a Primitive Symbiotic Life naturally underwent a qualitative change, with strength many times more powerful than that of the Immortal Realm.

Especially someone like Zhao Qiankun, a potent force at the Pinnacle of the Great Tao.

Lu Yan’s body shook as he felt immense pressure.

The Power of the Great Tao within him operated automatically, spreading throughout his body and holding off the external pressure.

"Kill!"

In Zhao Qiankun’s hand was a long spear radiating a frightening chill.

This was his Primitive Symbiotic Life, named the Universe Spear.

The Principle that Zhao Qiankun comprehended was the Ice Principle. Starting from him, a terrifying chill covered tens of thousands of miles, and within this range, everything was to be encased in ice.

The onlookers retreated again and again, increasing their distance.

Swoosh!

Zhao Qiankun, spear in hand, thrust at Lu Yan.

Inside his field, he was like a god, as if the distance in space was nonexistent.

His spear thrust arrived almost instantaneously in front of Lu Yan, the cold spear aiming for Lu Yan’s brow.

However, Lu Yan’s Spiritual Sense had already locked onto him.

Having reached the pinnacle of the Tao Fifth Layer, Lu Yan’s soul had surged by untold measures, immensely powerful.

With a powerful soul, the Spiritual Sense was also extraordinarily sharp, clearly sensing Zhao Qiankun’s attack trajectory.

Boom!

Lu Yan’s palm turned into a blade, slashing out, and with a clang, it collided with the Universe Spear.

An earth-shattering noise ensued, and both Lu Yan and Zhao Qiankun were pushed back.

"What?"

The surrounding onlookers were suddenly wide-eyed and incredulous.

Lu Yan had actually managed to block Zhao Qiankun’s attack.

Although Lu Yan had proactively challenged Zhao Qiankun, and people speculated that Lu Yan must have had some confidence, not just suicidally throwing his life away, seeing him blocking Zhao Qiankun’s attack was still hard for them to believe.

"Kill!"

Zhao Qiankun bellowed, unphased by this.

Above the sky’s Vault, The Magic River emerged, showering down massive amounts of energy that augmented his strength.

The power of the field was growing incessantly, and within the field, a storm of ice began to rage.

These storms were made of countless ice crystals that had coalesced, each crystal sharp beyond measure, like blades.

Countless of these ice crystals spun wildly, rushing towards Lu Yan.