Chapter 1494: 1493: Past Events, Challenging Shangguan Wan'er

Chapter 1494: Chapter 1493: Past Events, Challenging Shangguan Wan’er

This kind of aura fitting for a Great Emperor is somewhat weak.

By reasoning, based on Du Bujie’s age, being able to reach Emperor status definitely counts as being one of the Talented Disciples.

But when you think about it, what does being a Talented Disciple mean?

Everyone here today from the younger generation is a Talented Disciple.

What everyone is seeking is not merely a Talented Disciple, but the cream of the crop among them.

So as soon as Du Bujie’s level was revealed, people nearby didn’t hold him in high regard.

“Is there no one in the Vermilion Bird Flame Domain?

To actually send this kind of person to participate in the competition,” a young man with the word “king” engraved on his forehead coldly sneered from the Hell Tiger Tribe.

The Hell Fire Domain and the Vermilion Bird Flame Domain are two neighboring fire domains.

So conflicts and minor disputes between them are constant.

Finding an opportunity to mock them is not something they would miss.

The Hall Master of the Vermilion Bird Flame Domain was livid, but couldn’t say a word.

He cast his gaze towards the Ancient Battlefield.

Li Guan was almost suppressing Du Bujie in combat.

And with Li Guan’s capability, he could have easily defeated Du Bujie, but he wasn’t in a rush to finish it, almost as if he was toying with him.

For Du Bujie, this level of combat is torment.

“You’re truly sick,” Du Bujie shouted angrily.

“Win if you must, why humiliate me this way.

Does Vermilion Bird Hall have enmity with your Great Tang?”

“Vermilion Bird Flame Domain and Great Tang don’t hold grudges, but between you and me, there’s a vendetta,” Li Guan said coldly.

“You’re insane, I don’t even know you,” Du Bujie lightly snorted.

“Do you remember last spring when you hunted in the Vast Wilderness Forest and killed those people?” Li Guan asked.

Du Bujie was stunned.

He had killed enough people; how could he remember them all?

“Did you forget, you seized their prey and then ruthlessly murdered them,” Li Guan reminded him.

“They were my brothers.

Members of my adolescent army.”

The Great Tang is a unique empire; many of its practices differ from other empires.

In other empires, while the emperor reigns, much is made about the Crown Prince acquiring military command and luring ministers.

Whereas Great Tang encourages this.

Even before princes succeed the throne, they can train their own armies.

Including their Private Army.

Li Guan, being one of the princes of Great Tang, naturally had the qualification to train a Private Army.

And the people killed by Du Bujie were exactly those with whom Li Guan shared the closest ties in his Private Army.

Once Li Guan assumed power, these people could have become officials.

Perhaps Du Bujie had forgotten.

But Li Guan had been searching for an opportunity all along.

Killing Du Bujie abruptly could trigger a war between Great Tang and the Vermilion Bird Flame Domain.

After all, Du Bujie is the young Hall Master of Vermilion Bird Hall.

So he waited until now to take his revenge.

“Those people you didn’t care for, became the source of today’s demise,” Li Guan snorted coldly.

The Longsword behind him was already drawn.

The powerful sound of the sword coming out of its sheath roared.

The Longsword stirred up a colossal storm, enveloping Du Bujie entirely.

Around him was the howling Mad Wind.

The Mad Wind cut like blades, instantly leaving countless slashes on Du Bujie’s body.

“I surrender…,” Du Bujie hadn’t even finished the word of surrender.

The Longsword had already pierced his throat.

Directly running through him, rendering Du Bujie unable to say a word.

“Outrageous, he had clearly surrendered, why still kill him,” from Vermilion Bird Hall, the Hall Master directly stood up and rebuked coldly.

His abundant might erupted.

“Surrender? I didn’t hear it, did anyone else here hear it?” Li Guan retorted unceremoniously.

Despite the overwhelming suppression from the Vermilion Bird Hall Master’s might.

He maintained a calm expression from start to finish.

“Chief Du, outsiders cannot interfere in challenges,” from the Firmament, the Light Saint King timely reminded.

“Indeed, your son did not utter the words to surrender.”

The Sun Palace’s referee spoke, and the Vermilion Bird Hall Master had no qualms left.

Losing a quota he could accept.

But now, his son was killed.

Nothing is more painful in life than the sorrow of a gray-haired person burying a black-haired one.

“He didn’t even give Jie’s son the chance to surrender; he’s the killer.

He challenged with an intent to kill,” the Vermilion Bird Hall Master unwillingly said.

“Enough, we don’t speculate, only speak based on facts,” Light Saint King interrupted him.

He directly announced, “Li Guan wins this match, he will earn Du Bujie’s quota.”

Seeing the first challenger win.

Others naturally brimmed with eagerness.

Little Overlord King Wang Chong was the second to leap onto the stage.

Speaking of Wang Chong, why he was called the Little Overlord King.

Because his father was the real Overlord King.

And he inherited his father’s domineering and kingly ways, decisive in warfare, and possessing incredible talent.

So although his father’s fame was broader, he carved out his own reputation.

Little Overlord King was his title.

Wang Chong was the first to step onto the stage, laughing as he surveyed the crowd: “Let me see, who should I challenge?”

His gaze swept around before finally resting on the Shangguan Family.

“I want to challenge Shangguan Wan’er, among you, who is it?”

Upon these words, the entire audience was taken aback.

Because everyone’s challenge, for the quota, was about picking the easy ones.

But Shangguan Wan’er clearly belonged to those Talented Disciples among Evil Beings.

Her fame was far beyond the Little Overlord King, practically several streets ahead.

“What? No one dares respond?” Wang Chong shouted.

Because to his challenge, the Shangguan Family had none responding to him.

Until he inquired again, did someone indifferently reply, “Wan’er hasn’t arrived yet?”

“What do you mean? All the attendees are gathered here today.

Your Shangguan Family’s quota holder hasn’t arrived.”

Wang Chong looked towards the Sun Palace crowd in the Firmament.

Speaking, “If that’s the case, don’t we count them as forfeiting, and I win?”

Even the Light Saint King frowned slightly.

This was an unforeseen situation.

“Who said I would forfeit, defeating you is but a flick of the fingers,” at this moment, a resolute female voice rang out.

Soon after, a massive Phoenix flew swiftly from a distance.

This Phoenix was remarkably radiant.

Its entire body was fiery red, appearing from afar like the Sea of Blood.

The vast Sea of Blood overshadowed the entire Firmament.

The Phoenix shrieked sharply.

At that instant, it seized everyone’s attention.

And some sharp-eyed individuals already saw.

On the back of the Phoenix stood a woman in a long robe.

She resembled an Immortal fallen into the mortal realm.

She was surrounded by a faint Immortal Qi, imparting a sense of calmness, as if Mount Tai could collapse before her without altering her expression.

It seemed the world’s turmoil couldn’t disrupt her serene mind.

Like the tranquil, unwavering Dead Sea.

The woman’s beauty was striking.

Her skin was fair, and her eyes were as clear as water.