Chapter 2004 - Wang Chong's Sword

In the southwest, northwest, and all across the Central Plains, An Yaluoshan’s single step produced heaven-shaking omens.

At this moment, several hundred li from the capital…

Whoosh!

A fierce gale swept past, causing robes to rustle in the wind. Beneath a lush scholar tree, several black-robed figures exuding boundless storms of energy floated in the air like ghosts.

One of them wore an eerie white mask. This was one of the leaders of the men in black, Genesis Supreme.

Next to him was the Tianfu Divine Lord.

The feast of all countries was a time when emissaries from all the countries assembled, but even so, not even the powerful Genesis Supreme dared to enter the capital, or even get close. He only watched from a distance.

All of this was because of ‘that man’ within the Imperial Palace!

“Great Genesis Supreme, that Hu really succeeded! Not only did he deliver that ‘Black Emperor Pearl’ to Li Taiyi, he’s really begun to take the Central Plains Dragon Qi!

“This fellow is truly a genius!”

The Tianfu Divine Lord’s voice was full of sincere praise.

The capital shone as brightly as a sea of stars in the darkness, dazzling even from a distance. More importantly, though they were outside the capital, they had been able to clearly sense the shift in heavenly phenomena. In addition, the sun-like pressure of Li Taiyi’s energy radiating from the capital had suddenly weakened.

“Otherwise, how could he be called the ‘Child of the World’?” Genesis Supreme indifferently said. Although he was more restrained, his voice clearly carried a hint of admiration for An Yaluoshan.

“Great Genesis Supreme, this ant truly managed to do what we could not. If Li Taiyi has weakened so much that he can’t even control the body, why don’t we…”

The Tianfu Divine Lord once more became tempted.

“Absolutely not!”

Genesis Supreme waved his sleeve and immediately rejected the idea.

“Li Taiyi set up a formation in the capital targeted against us. The moment we enter the capital, the formation will activate. It was precisely because Alpha Supreme looked down on him too much and acted carelessly that he was trapped and killed, every sliver of his energy seized! Li Taiyi is not as simple as you think he is!”

The mention of ‘Alpha Supreme’ left the Tianfu Divine Lord shaken, and he lowered his head and became much quieter.

No one knew the exact details behind the physical death of Alpha Supreme, only that ‘Heaven’ had ordered that entry into the capital was forbidden ever since then. Without an order, no member of the organization could casually approach it.

The Tianfu Divine Lord had not imagined that Li Taiyi had been the one to kill Alpha Supreme.

“…The Black Emperor Pearl has been delivered and our goal has been achieved. There is no need to rush. He can’t hold on for much longer. Even if he’s trying to bait us, we’ve gotten what we wanted. We can leave the rest to that Hu.”

Genesis Supreme paid no attention to the Tianfu Divine Lord’s expression.

His attention was focused completely on the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal.

He was growing more and more interested in this shrewd Hu.

‘Heaven’ had truly selected an excellent person!

……

Meanwhile, at the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal, as An Yaluoshan took his critical step…

“Warning! Special Event! The comet strikes the moon; the Taisui offends the Ziwei! The Central Plains Dragon Qi has suffered an intense shock and is rapidly weakening!

(TN: The Taisui is the term used in Chinese astrology for the stars directly opposite the planet Jupiter. There are sixty gods in total, with each having a particular year that they are venerated in.)

“Warning! User’s Destined Foe has begun draining the Central Plains Dragon Qi! The fortune of the Central Plains is rapidly weakening! This event has enormous ramifications! User has only thirty minutes to stop this event from reaching the worst state!

“Warning! Major development! The Central Plains Dragon Qi is rapidly weakening! User is penalized 1,000,000 points of Destiny Energy!

“Further penalties calculating!”

A string of messages rushed through Wang Chong’s mind, and the Stone of Destiny’s voice made him pale.

The Central Plains Dragon Qi!

The fortune of the Central Plains!

Wang Chong finally understood An Yaluoshan’s goal in coming to the capital.

He had found some wicked art that allowed him to steal the Central Plains Dragon Qi!

“Seeking death!”

Wang Chong’s mind instantly exploded with killing intent.

Meanwhile, while nothing seemed to have happened for the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal, the entire world changed for An Yaluoshan.

A stream of invisible Dragon Qi surged into his body, and An Yaluoshan felt his mind being stimulated as he developed a connection with the Central Plains.

Not only that, An Yaluoshan could sense a powerful energy manifesting out of thin air and flowing into all his cells. In the blink of an eye, An Yaluoshan felt his strength swell, and he could feel himself getting much closer to the Subtle realm.

An Yaluoshan could also sense that if he took another step forward, he could harness the power of the mountains and rivers. Another step after that, and he could control the power of the entire Central Plains.

Wonderful!

An Yaluoshan felt so exultant that he wanted to shout.

He had known that the Dragon Qi was extremely important, but he had never expected the effect to be so significant. His cultivation was improving even faster than when he received the Power of the World’s support.

Moreover, he was the only one who could sense the golden Dragon Qi pouring into his body. It felt to him like he was receiving the boundless blessings of the Central Plains.

For the briefest of moments, An Yaluoshan felt like he was the Emperor, standing high above and looking down upon all living beings, the true master of the world.

Thumpthumpthump!

An Yaluoshan rapidly thumped the drum with his left hand, his body moving with each beat. As if he was following a shamanic procession, he danced around the hall, and more and more Dragon Qi poured into his body. As An Yaluoshan felt himself grow stronger and stronger, the smile on his lips grew more and more dazzling.

The ‘Sage Emperor’, seated on his throne, trembled as he watched An Yaluoshan’s dance.

“This is…”

He could sense his body lightening, like something was flowing out from him and into An Yaluoshan. In addition, as this energy flowed out, the ‘Sage Emperor’ felt like he was being awakened, a prisoner suddenly freed from his cage.

His entire being felt refreshed.

As the ‘Sage Emperor’ looked at the dancing An Yaluoshan, he instantly understood something.

All of this had to do with this chubby Hu man. However, the ‘Sage Emperor’ had no intention of stopping him. In fact, he welcomed it.

Only the heavens knew just how much energy and time he had spent on thinking of ways to try and suppress ‘that man’ inside him!

But what he had failed to find through effort, he had come upon by sheer luck!

This fatty from Andong was truly a star of fortune sent down by the heavens!

This man had easily fulfilled his long-sought desire.

“Hahaha, good! Good!”

The ‘Sage Emperor’ loudly laughed, his face ruddy with excitement as he clapped his hands.

The foreign emissaries, seeing the face of the ‘Sage Emperor’, began to cheer, some of them even standing up and clapping their hands.

An Yaluoshan immediately redoubled his efforts, constantly winking and teasing the spectators, making them laugh even harder.

But just when An Yaluoshan had completely riled up the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal…

Clang!

The ringing of a sword resounded through the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal, and then a cold and aloof voice boomed through the hall.

“The dance is good, but it is too soft and weak! How could this feast of all countries be lacking a bold and upright dance? This lowly subject also has a dance that he would like to present!”

Bang!

Wang Chong stood up from his seat and unsheathed his sword, unleashing a dazzling beam of Sword Qi that flashed through the Pavilion of Petal and Sepal.

Before anyone could react, Wang Chong had stepped over his table and entered the center of the hall.

Bang!

At this moment, Wang Chong’s expression was ice-cold. With one swing of his sword, he unleashed his God Demon Obliteration Sword Qi straight at An Yaluoshan.

To dare steal Dragon Qi right in front of him was to seek death!

“Ah!”

This dazzling beam of Sword Qi was seemingly about to slice An Yaluoshan in half, and all the officials and foreign emissaries cried out in alarm.

After the conflict between Wang Chong and An Yaluoshan at the city gate, their quarrel was no longer a secret. But no one had expected Wang Chong to move against An Yaluoshan at such an important occasion, right in front of the Sage Emperor.

Let alone them, even Wunu Shibi, Namri Songtian, and Duan Gequan were stunned.

“How… how could he be so bold, to strike in front of so many people!?”

Wunu Shibi could hardly believe his eyes.

He knew that Wang Chong was incredibly confident and domineering. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have threatened the Khagan or openly confronted the new Andong Protector-General. But Wunu Shibi had never imagined that Wang Chong’s audacity would go so far that he would dare to kill someone in front of the Sage Emperor!!

The old eunuch next to the Sage Emperor was so flabbergasted that it took a few seconds for him to issue his harsh rebuke. “King of Foreign Lands, you dare! To dare strike someone in front of the Sage Emperor–”

“Let him be! Do not stop it!” an icy voice suddenly called out, silencing the old eunuch.