Strongest War Emperor

Tread with the caution of thin ice, but advance with unstoppable courage!

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As the story goes, Shen Lang had accidentally discovered the reason for the Beast Tide: a powerhouse from the Imperial Dragon Sect collecting Beast Souls.

But he never expected to run into Xu Daolin here!

Xu Daolin’s cunning was a rare thing to behold. Despite being the disciple of an Imperial Dragon Sect powerhouse and having reached the Spirit Martial Realm First Heaven, he had kept his true strength completely hidden.

Back in the Treasure Pavilion, when the Pavilion Master had stepped forward to support Shen Lang and apprehend both him and Tang Sheng, Xu Daolin had looked terrified. He had broken out in a cold sweat and collapsed limply to the ground. It was all a brilliant act that had even fooled Shen Lang.

So, this bastard had been lying low all along, using the City Lord’s Mansion to stir up trouble, all for the sake of ultimately seizing Celestial Phoenix City and making the Xu Family a Profound Iron Level Influence!

And the only reason a small family like the Xu Family had such shocking ambitions was because they were backed by Yuwen Huaji, a Peak Xuanwu Realm powerhouse from the Imperial Dragon Sect!

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Although the Invisibility Talisman wasn’t high-level, Shen Lang’s Breath Concealing Technique was a top-tier Cultivation Technique from the War Emperor.

Even with such caution, when Shen Lang suddenly discovered Xu Daolin’s presence, his heart skipped a beat...

But even that tiny flaw did not escape Yuwen Huaji’s senses.

Shen Lang’s current Cultivation was merely at the Spirit Martial Realm First Heaven. In Yuwen Huaji’s eyes, such a level was no different from an ant.

That was why Yuwen Huaji was completely unconcerned, casually revealing the Xu Family’s plan to become a Profound Iron Level Influence.

Yuwen Huaji’s thinking wasn’t wrong. For Xuanwu Realm Martial Artists, even a gap of a single Heaven created a world of difference.

What more was there to say about a mere Spirit Martial Realm Martial Artist?

He blasted out a palm strike without even paying much more attention to Shen Lang, instead turning his focus back to the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle.

In his view, with his power as a Peak Xuanwu Realm Powerhouse, a single strike could flatten a hundred Spirit Martial Realm First Heaven Martial Artists.

Let alone a single boy?

However, the unexpected still happened...

"Haha!"

Feeling the tyrannical power carried by the Light Palm, Shen Lang suddenly burst out laughing. He swung the Celestial Water Blade, blasting it toward the base of the Light Palm’s thumb!

The surging Thunder Power from the vortex concentrated on the Celestial Water Blade. The Spirit Array Map within the blade activated, and in coordination with the Demon Crystal, it unleashed an unrivaled blade gleam!

"Old fiend, it won’t be that easy to kill me!"

The thunderous explosion that Xu Daolin and the others expected never came.

Instead, a sound like tearing silk rang out. The astonishing blade light, as if ripping through coarse cloth, tore a gash in the Light Palm’s thumb before it could even arrive!

Shen Lang’s figure shot into the air. WHOOSH! He darted through the small opening.

A moment later, a deafening explosion thundered across the sky.

The massive Light Palm crashed down like a meteor onto the spot where Shen Lang had just been standing.

BOOM!

Instantly, a ripple of tyrannical Energy spread out, pulverizing countless nearby stones into dust.

Cracks as thick as a man’s arm spread out in all directions like a spiderweb.

"Impossible!"

Yuwen Huaji stared in disbelief.

In the brief moment they were stunned, Shen Lang’s figure flickered. Instead of retreating, he advanced, rushing directly toward the altar!

"You’re courting death!" Yuwen Huaji roared in fury. He formed a knife-hand and slashed through the air.

Streaks of Sword Qi tore through the sky, attacking Shen Lang.

FSSHH FSSHH FSSHH!

Shen Lang’s Body Technique was bizarre; he moved in curving paths. The moment Yuwen Huaji tried to attack, he immediately dodged behind a Totem Pillar.

Many of the attacks immediately struck the Totem Pillar.

His Silver Eyes of Truth saw the altar with perfect clarity. The Totem Pillars and the Locking Chains on them were meant to imprison the fierce Wolf Soul’s will within the statue; they were indestructible.

The Wolf Soul’s previous attack on the black-robed elder had been exceptionally powerful, yet it still hadn’t damaged the Totem Pillars.

Xu Daolin and the others had hidden directly behind the Totem Pillars as well.

Besides, even if Yuwen Huaji was powerful enough, how could he dare to destroy the Totem Pillars?

If the Totem Pillars were destroyed, this Soul Collection operation, which had already cost him a tremendous effort, would all be for naught!

Worse, it would likely allow the Wolf Soul’s will to escape. At that point, it would be a catastrophe far beyond mere failure.

Shen Lang had seen this point exactly, which was why he had stopped retreating and instead charged toward the statue.

"Old fiend, your attacks are too weak! Keep trying! I believe in you!"

In just a few leaps, Shen Lang reached the base of a Totem Pillar.

"Damn you, boy!"

Yuwen Huaji flicked his fingers repeatedly. The air-rending sounds of FSSHH FSSHH FSSHH were endless as numerous surrounding rocks were instantly pierced, leaving behind a series of terrifying holes.

A dignified Peak Xuanwu Realm Powerhouse was actually forced to hold back, only able to use small-scale attacks against Shen Lang.

And while these attacks were powerful, Shen Lang dodged every single one with his bizarre and unpredictable Body Technique!

All of this happened in the space of just one or two breaths!

"Master, leave this ant-like trash to us!"

At this moment, the blue-robed youth snorted coldly. He, along with Xu Daolin and their two companions, leaped down from the altar, intending to rush Shen Lang.

They knew very well that with the Array on the altar activated, their Master was needed to preside over its core. Otherwise, the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle could break free from its constraints at any moment.

But they also understood that Shen Lang could see this just as clearly!

Otherwise, why would he dare to charge toward an altar guarded by a Peak Xuanwu Realm Powerhouse?

"Hahaha!"

Shen Lang let out a wild laugh, swinging his long saber repeatedly. CLANG CLANG CLANG CLANG! Ferocious Sword Qi instantly slashed against the massive Locking Chains above the Totem Pillar.

A shower of sparks erupted.

However, to his surprise, even with his current comprehension of the Sword Dao, the Sword Qi imbued with his tyrannical Sword Intent failed to sever the Locking Chains!

’The sealed Wolf Soul’s will inside that statue is no small matter. If I can get it out to obstruct this old bastard, I’ll be able to walk away easily!’

’Damn it all to hell! You want to play? I’ll play a bigger game with you! I refuse to believe these Refined Gold Chains are this tough!’

Without thinking further, Shen Lang activated his Prison Guardian Blade Technique. His long saber pointed, and Sword Qi filled the air as he slashed toward the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle above the statue’s palm!

"Prison Guardian Blade Technique, Second Form: Demon Chaos Dance!"

Above, blade light flashed. A Giant Blade materialized, then suddenly shattered into a thousand frenzied blades that furiously hacked down upon the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle!

For a moment, the sky was filled with nothing but blade light, a terrifying sight.

"You’re courting death!"

Yuwen Huaji was incandescent with rage. He clawed at the air with five fingers, and a giant illusory hand materialized, grabbing and extinguishing most of the blade light.

However, the true target of Shen Lang’s "Demon Chaos Dance" was never the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle.

It was the chain-like black qi being released by the Ten Thousand Beasts Circle!

The sound of FSSHH FSSHH FSSHH echoed through the air as the strands of black qi, which were binding countless Beast Souls, were instantly severed.

Immediately, the Beast Souls on them turned into black mist and scattered, fleeing for their lives.

Shen Lang was determined to ruin the old fiend’s plan and keep him occupied!

"Stop right there!"

Behind him, the blue-robed youth, Xu Daolin, and their two companions gave chase, their faces contorted with rage.

"Dumbass, you tell me to stop, so I should stop? If you’ve got the balls, why don’t you try stopping for me!"

Shen Lang gave them no chance. He sprinted around the massive altar, and before the four behind him could catch up, he unleashed another four slashes!

"Burst! Prison Guardian Blade Technique, Demon Blade Prison Break!"

With the Burst...

The immense Thunder Power he had recently completed the Refinement of once again concentrated on the Celestial Water Blade.

In an instant, the Celestial Water Blade erupted with a soul-shaking light of thunder. Carrying an unparalleled Sword Intent that could sever eternity, each of the four slashes struck a Locking Chain on a Totem Pillar with perfect accuracy!

If this still couldn’t sever the Locking Chains, Shen Lang would have no choice but to tuck his tail between his legs and flee immediately.

ZING! ZING! ZING! ZING!

The sound of screeching metal rang out as the four massive Locking Chains snapped and fell onto the altar with a loud CLATTER!

"AAAAH! You drive me mad! Junior, I will flay you, pull your tendons, and perform Soul Extraction and Refining on you for ten thousand years! TEN THOUSAND YEARS!"

Yuwen Huaji was about to cough up blood, screaming like a madman.

Even for a powerhouse like him, who already had one foot in the King Martial Realm, he never imagined that the massive Locking Chains, which even Xuanwu Realm Powerhouses couldn’t easily break, would be severed by a mere Spirit Martial Realm kid!

It was simply unbelievable!

He had just expended a tremendous amount of effort to strengthen the Seal and suppress the Wolf Soul inside the statue.

Now that the four Locking Chains were broken, all his previous efforts were almost completely wasted!

"ROAR!"

Sure enough, the moment the four Locking Chains broke, a heaven-shaking roar immediately erupted from within the massive central statue!

It was as if some Ancient Fierce Beast was about to burst forth, causing Yuwen Huaji’s expression below to change drastically! 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"Dammit!"

This all happened in the blink of an eye. From the moment Shen Lang charged over to when the four Locking Chains were severed, only a few seconds had passed.

A powerhouse of Yuwen Huaji’s caliber was now in a panic.

He never could have imagined that someone he saw as an ant would not only fail to flee for his life but would actually dare to charge the altar.

Not only that, but the boy had somehow figured out the statue’s Seal and even had the strength to sever the incredibly tough Refined Gold Chains with his blade!

With the four Locking Chains broken, Yuwen Huaji, who had been at the core of the Array, immediately fell into disarray.

He could no longer be bothered with Shen Lang. He shot into the air and began flying around the statue, frantically casting countless Seal Techniques at it.

"Hahaha, human, you cannot contain this god! Once this god breaks out of this Seal, you won’t even be able to die if you want to!"

A thunderous voice came from within the statue. The entire altar rumbled and shook, and the statue itself seemed on the verge of collapse!

"Old undying bastard, I told you you couldn’t kill me, but you wouldn’t believe it! This is fun, isn’t it? Haha!"

Shen Lang slashed behind him, momentarily hindering the four pursuers, and immediately sprinted toward the exit. In his "Burst" state, his speed was extreme.

The air in all directions trembled and was torn asunder. A hurricane erupted as Shen Lang shot forward dozens of yards!

"You four, drag him back here!"

While still in the sky, Yuwen Huaji slapped a palm strike toward Shen Lang’s back.

One Blood Handprint after another, each slightly larger than a normal person’s palm, appeared instantly at Shen Lang’s back, moving several times faster than the previous palm strike!

It seemed the old fiend was truly enraged now.

"Blood Handprint!"

Feeling the terrifying bloody aura and the immense Powerful Qi from behind, Shen Lang spun around at the last second and conjured a transparent, rhombus-shaped Crystal Wall.

BOOM!

The Crystal Wall blocked the lightning-fast Blood Handprint. A membrane of light emerged, deflecting most of the Power it contained, before the wall shattered with a bang, dissolving into specks of light that vanished into the air.

The residual Power from the Blood Handprint broke through the protection of Shen Lang’s Inner Armor and struck him squarely in the chest.

PFFT!

Shen Lang spat out a mouthful of blood and was thrown backward through the air.

Just then, a powerful gust of wind rushed at him from the right. A nauseating, bloody stench enveloped Shen Lang as a gaping, bloody maw lunged to swallow him...