Chapter 59

Chapter 59

“Someone from the Su Family has arrived!”

Ji Ruoyun’s eyes lit up instantly, hoping the Su Family would bring her a surprise.

Then, a figure leaped down from the back of the Fierce Wind Heavenly Horse.

Bang!!

The moment the figure landed, the entire ground trembled from the impact.

Afterward, lotus flowers formed purely of flame bloomed from the ground.

Releasing true essence externally… he has entered the External Manifestation Realm.

The expressions of Liu Mowen and the other two changed drastically—this person had actually entered the External Manifestation Realm!

Meanwhile, the people of the Divine Xia Empire wore expressions of uncontrollable joy.

Such an unparalleled genius still exists in our Divine Xia Empire!

“Are you looking for someone from the Su Family?”

“I am Su Yan, the fourth of the Su Family, the Burning Heaven.”

Dressed in black, Su Yan’s expression remained calm and indifferent, while lotus flowers of flame rose into the air behind him, showing no intention of concealing his brilliance!

“The Su Family… impossible!!!”

“Just a small noble family from the Divine Xia Empire—how could it possibly produce such a peerless genius? This is impossible!!”

Liu Mowen felt as if he couldn’t believe his own ears.

Yet in the next moment—

Buzz!

From the heavens, an unparalleled sword intent burst forth—aloof, frigid, stretching across the sky like a divine presence overlooking all beneath.

Heavenly Dao Sword Intent—Heavenly Dao is merciless!

A youth had grasped sword intent… and entered the External Manifestation Realm?

“Su Family, second sword master—Su Yang…”

A slightly immature voice slowly descended from above.

Even the crowd’s breathing nearly came to a halt at that moment…

Just what kind of sacred family is the Su Family, to have birthed such monstrous prodigies?

Despite the youthful voice, this one had mastered sword intent and entered the External Manifestation Realm!

Such a prodigy—utterly unheard of!!

Yet before the crowd could even finish their sighs of amazement—

Crashhh~

Like a tide, an infinite killing intent swept in, engulfing the entirety of Qingfeng Mountain in an instant.

.…

At some unknown time, a figure had appeared behind Liu Mowen and the other two.

A plain, unadorned broadsword smashed directly into Liu Mowen’s face.

Bang!!

An overwhelming force exploded on contact, ripping half of Liu Mowen’s face apart—blood gushed uncontrollably.

Through the shredded flesh, his shattered bones could even be seen!

“Aaaahhh!!!”

The intense agony made Liu Mowen wail in torment. That ever-present fake smile twisted into an expression of pure agony.

“Fourth Brother!!”

The fifth and seventh brothers cried out in shock, attempting to help him up, but were immediately locked in place by an unimaginably terrifying killing intent.

It felt as though a primordial beast from ancient times had fixed its gaze upon them—if they dared move, they would be reduced to dust in an instant.

“Su Family, third person—Slaughterer Su Buku…”

“To speak ill of the Su Family is a crime. This punishment is a light warning for your transgression. If there is a next time…”

“Your entire family will be exterminated!!”

The icy voice echoed over Qingfeng Mountain. Accompanied by the wails of the fourth prince of the Tianhan, it sent chills down everyone’s spine.

“Are such terrifying figures truly nurtured by a newly-risen family??”

Are they not monsters who’ve walked out from some sacred land, a peerless heavenly dynasty, or an ancient orthodoxy??

With such beings entering this Secret Realm—what’s even the point of competing??

Everyone looked at each other, all feeling a trace of dread welling up in their hearts.

Perhaps, in this Secret Realm, everyone else would merely serve as the backdrop for the Su Family!

The Su Family’s prodigies descended—and even heaven and earth fell silent…

Outside Qingfeng Mountain, atop a tall tower, the high-ranking figures usually seen as unreachable had all gathered.

The Secret Realm was about to open, and those older than twenty were unable to approach.

Therefore, these big shots could only use secret arts from this place—the Star Observing Tower—to observe what transpired within.

At this moment, Emperor Ji Chang of the Divine Xia Empire sat in the highest seat, flanked by the empire’s few Star Holding Experts.

Only those of such caliber were qualified to enter the Star Observing Tower and monitor the Secret Realm through mystic means.

This battle within the cave wasn’t just about fate and opportunity—it also concerned the clash between two nations, even the lives of millions.

Yet not a trace of nervousness could be seen on the faces of these major figures. They remained calm and composed.

However, when they witnessed the events atop Qingfeng Mountain, a strange expression appeared on their faces.

As if they had witnessed something amusing, their expressions clearly showed they wanted to laugh but were restraining themselves.

“To think our Divine Xia Empire still harbors such prodigious talent!!”

“Even compared to the geniuses of the Sacred Lands or the Hidden clans—they are no less remarkable!”

Ji Chang’s face held solemnity as he spoke, as if he had known all along, though in truth, waves of shock surged within him.

Through Liu Chengfeng, he had learned that the Su Family was mysterious and unfathomable, with a patriarch of unimaginable cultivation.

But he had never expected that the Su Family could raise such terrifying monsters.

Not even twenty years of age, yet already in the External Manifestation Realm—this was a peerless genius, unheard of.

And all three of them were nothing short of extraordinary.

One wielded the power of fire spirits, another—so young—had already grasped world-shaking sword intent.

And then, a ruthless killer, whose killing intent surpassed even theirs!

It was hard to imagine what kind of family could produce such astonishing individuals.

“The Su Family must never be provoked—no matter the cost, we must befriend them, even flatter them!!”

Ji Chang made his decision in silence.

He had previously sent people to invite Su Zhou to the Star Observing Tower, but had been declined.

Several of the others around him now wore knowing smiles.

When Liu Mowen and his group had arrived earlier, they were far too arrogant, suppressing all other prodigies.

Some of those suppressed were their own juniors—and now, seeing Liu Mowen’s downfall, even if they said nothing, their hearts were full of satisfaction.

Only one man, dressed in lavish robes, wore an ashen expression. Veins bulged on his forehead.

This man was the one leading the Tianhan Empire’s team—one of the royal ancestors, a Peak Star Holding Expert.

Not long ago, he had been beaming proudly as Liu Mowen and the others overwhelmed the Divine Xia prodigies.

But before he could mock them for lacking worthy heirs—

He saw his most favored junior, Liu Mowen, smashed to the ground with a single strike.

His entire face was a bloody mess, torn and tattered.

“Such a vicious brat!!”

“Watch yourself—if you fall into my hands, I will have you sliced into a thousand pieces!!”

The elder spoke through gritted teeth, unable to hide the murderous intent on his face. The more he looked at Liu Mowen’s ruined face, the more his jaw clenched in fury.

Hearing this, Ji Chang’s expression darkened as he raised his voice.

“Elder Liu, I respect you as a senior, but in my Divine Xia Empire, I must ask you to mind your words!”

As he spoke, golden dragon qi coiled and danced around his body.

The elder’s face twisted into a sinister smile.

In an instant, phantoms of stars appeared behind him—like a vast galaxy, dazzling beyond compare.

Each star emitted a chilling cold, and faintly, one could see a howling Moon Wolf surfacing among them.

Peak Star Holding Realm cultivation burst forth.

Waves of icy intent swept through the Star Observing Tower, like cold stars ready to fall from the heavens.

“Ji Chang… Emperor of Divine Xia? So majestic…”

“If this ‘bestowed character’ battle is lost, and the ‘Xia’ character is taken back, I truly wonder…”

“When our Tianhan’s million-strong army and endless experts arrive… with ten Star Holding Masters descending…”

“I truly wonder how you’ll resist??”

“Divine Xia? Heh~”

The elder sneered coldly, the icy aura intensifying. The howling Moon Wolf let out a cry to the heavens as the starry river trembled, ready to suppress all.

Ji Chang and the other four Star Holding Masters simultaneously activated their true arts, radiating with divine light. Only through their combined strength could they barely withstand the elder’s pressure.

They exchanged glances—each of their eyes filled with solemnity.

Within the elder’s galaxy, the Law of Ice was taking shape—clear signs that he was on the verge of stepping into the Moon-Grasping Realm.

The Star Holding Realm: condensing true essence into stars, gathering them into a sea.

Then, comprehending the laws of the world—each star forming fragments of those laws.

When the star sea becomes the moon and the fragments converge—it is the Moon-Grasping Realm!

Within the elder’s sea of stars, the power of law was already surfacing—he was undoubtedly a terrifying figure about to ascend to the Moon-Grasping Realm.