Chapter 534: Chapter 210: Earth Level Great Power, the Third Emperor Uncle, Jin Luoming!
Screech!
The pitch-black shadow of claws moved with overwhelming speed, imbued with an unfathomable power that froze the air in place. Everything in the surroundings was drawn toward it as it shot toward Luo Cheng and Jin Yuxi.
âWe canât dodge it!â
Luo Chengâs eyes sharpened like those of a hunting hawk. Realizing he could not fully evade, he immediately unleashed the Heaven and Earth Essence Energy within him, and the illusory forms of five towering mountains emerged around his body.
The silhouettes of the mountains radiated dazzling brilliance, spiraling and condensing until they transformed into a magnificent giant cauldron atop his clenched fist.
âFive Mountains Condensing Cauldron!â
Boom!
The giant cauldronâs fist power struck the edge of the claw shadow, causing the space to tremble. The speed of Luo Cheng and Jin Yuxi skyrocketed, their figures hurtling several hundred meters away.
The lingering force of the black claw continued to streak forward for miles before gradually dissipating, leaving behind cracks in the space that remained visible!
âDrawing upon the Heaven and Earth Essence Energy for personal useâthis is the power of a Great Power Level warrior!â
Luo Cheng exhaled deeply, raising his hand to grasp at the air as the Thunder Hidden Sword flew into his palm. He turned to peer into the darkness of the night behind them.
Clouds churned and surged as a small gray dot rapidly approached, crossing over a thousand meters in the blink of an eye.
By the faint light of the moon, Luo Cheng finally saw who it was.
A gray-haired elder.
The elder wore a long gray-white robe, his hands tucked inside the sleeves, and his disheveled hair concealed his face. His sinister, ghostly eyes were cold and chilling, as though he wasnât human at all!
âTo evade my strike unharmedâconsidering your Realmâthat is indeed remarkableâŠâ
The gray-haired elder stared icily at Luo Cheng, a flicker of astonishment hidden within his gaze.
The strike he had sent from several miles away carried no intention to kill but was something that no Awakening Vein Realm warrior should be able to perceive.
Yet not only had the other party detected it, but he also dodgedâif it wasnât mere coincidence, that would be truly extraordinary.
âHa! To think Jin Min would send a Great Power Level warrior after me; he must think quite highly of me!â Luo Cheng sneered coldly.
With his hands tucked inside his sleeves, the gray-haired elder responded indifferently:
âYou do seem quite composed. To possess such an unyielding will at your young age, itâs no wonder youâve come this far with a Wasted Martial Soul. However, youâve offended someone you should never have offended, and your fate is sealed. If you donât want needless suffering, then surrender now.â
His tone was as lifeless as his gaze, which locked onto Luo Cheng like he was staring into a walking corpse, as his slow steps drew closer.
âHold it!â
Jin Yuxi stepped in front of Luo Cheng, her delicate brows furrowing upright:
âSince you were sent by my eighth brother, you should know who I am! Luo Cheng is my friend, and if you so much as touch a strand of his hair, I will never forgive you! Stand down!â
The gray-haired elder cast a glance at the Ninth Princess before replying coldly, âLittle girl, this matter has nothing to do with you. I advise you not to interfereâyou will regret it.â
Jin Yuxiâs expression turned icy: âWhat? Are you planning to lay hands on me as well? Is this my eighth brotherâs order, or yours?â
At this, Luo Cheng chuckled bitterly; Jin Yuxi, after all, was raised within the Imperial Family and still retained some naĂŻve optimism.
If Jin Min knew their whereabouts and still chose to send assassins, he must have already resolved himself to the worst-case scenario.
To think he wouldnât even spare his own sisterâsuch inhumanity was truly beyond belief.
Indeed, the gray-haired elder showed no hesitation. Emerging from his sleeves, his hands unleashed an imposing, mysterious aura.
Crack! Crack!
The space around them buckled under the pressure of the Earth Level Great Power, twisting and fracturing as clouds within a several-mile radius were entirely dispelled.
âLittle girl, will you leave, or will you join him in death? Choose!â
The gray-haired elderâs words carried the final ultimatum, laced with chilling menace.
âYou!â
Jin Yuxi trembled with fury, her face pale as her delicate frame quivered.
Luo Cheng had warned her that Jin Min might send people after them, but Jin Yuxi hadnât entirely believed him, thinking her brother wouldnât be heartless enough to disregard familial bonds and doom her to peril.
Now the truth was laid bare!
Luo Cheng stepped forward and gazed at the gray-haired elder, his tone calm:
âForgive me, but we wonât be dying today.â
âOh? You think someone like you can escape alive from me?â
The gray-haired elder smirked venomously, unconcerned by Luo Chengâs words.
An Awakening Vein Realm warrior surviving an Earth Level Great Powerâs attack was no different from an insect dodging the hand meant to squash it.
Luo Cheng showed no trace of fear, replying indifferently: âI am naturally no match for you. However, before leaving the Imperial City, the Eldest Prince promised to send experts to ensure our safety. If my instincts are correct, one should already be nearby.â
He wasnât bluffing.
Knowing Jin Min would not spare him, Luo Cheng had made thorough preparations.
At the banquet, he specifically asked the Eldest Prince to assign someone to guard them until all threats were eliminated.
From the moment the gray-haired elder appeared, Luo Chengâs Soul Power faintly sensed two concealed presences nearby.
âHmph, such low tricks, and you dare flaunt them before me? Very well, let me seeâwhere is this alleged expert?â
The elder sneered darkly. He hadnât detected anyone other than Mu Qinglian nearby and assumed Luo Cheng was merely bluffing. With Jin Yuxi still shielding Luo Cheng, his expression turned even colder:
âLittle girl, since youâre doomed to die anyway, Iâll send you both off together!â
As he spoke, the gray-haired elder raised his right hand, conjuring an enormous black Essence Energy Hand. It expanded rapidly, descending upon both Luo Cheng and Jin Yuxi.
Crack-crack-crack!
The descending Essence Energy Hand stirred up howling winds, gathered thick clouds, and unleashed flashes of lightning. Its intimidation was palpable.
Luo Cheng felt the surrounding air solidify, suffocating and heavy, making movement nearly impossible. His heart quaked: This was the strength of a Great Power Level warriorâevery gesture carried an earth-shattering influence, far surpassing the Awakening Vein Realm!
At this critical momentâ
âThe one courting death is you!â
A firm voice thundered down from the heavens.
Simultaneouslyâ
Boom!
A colossal golden finger, resembling an indomitable mountain, descended from the sky like an anchor stabilizing the seas, crushing the Essence Energy Hand in its path.
With a resounding crash, the howling winds scattered, lightning dissolved, and the once-mighty Essence Energy Hand shattered into countless fragments, dissipating into nothingness!
Whoosh!
A majestic, middle-aged man dressed in embroidered robes descended slowly from the sky. His temples were streaked with the gray of age, and his commanding aura was sheathed in faint golden radiance, flowing with his breath. His very presence exuded authority and solemnity.
âThird Imperial Uncle!â
Seeing the robed man, Jin Yuxi finally relaxed, sheer relief lighting up her eyes.
The embroidered-robed man nodded faintly and cast a glance at Luo Cheng, his gaze tinged with admirationâand subtle doubt.
He had been asked by the Eldest Prince to ensure the safety of Jin Yuxi and Luo Cheng. Curious about the latter, he had remained concealed throughout their journey, observing them from the shadows.
Luo Chengâs ability to dodge the gray-haired elderâs strike had genuinely surprised him.
Furthermore, though he was certain the gray-haired elder hadnât noticed his presence, Luo Chengâs actions suggested a faint awareness of him.
âMost likely, he was just banking on the Eldest Princeâs promise to send assistance,â he thought.
The embroidered-robed man quickly dismissed his doubts, deeming them unnecessary.
After all, even a one-of-a-kind Great Power Level warrior like the gray-haired elder hadnât sensed his existenceâhow could an Awakening Vein Realm cultivator possibly detect him?
The difference in Soul Power between Earth Level warriors and Awakening Vein cultivators was simply astronomical.
âJin Luoming!â
The gray-haired elder clearly recognized the embroidered-robed man and narrowed his sinister eyes.
Jin Luoming responded icily, âHmph! Iâve heard long ago that the Qi Family rescued a murderous fugitive who fled to our Great Yue Dynasty years back. That fugitive has been hidden within the Qi Family ever sinceâyou must be him! If you had stayed quiet and kept to your shadows, perhaps you wouldnât have drawn my attention. But since you dare target someone of the Jin Family, you cannot be allowed to live!â
âHahaha! Not allowed to live? Such arrogance! I fear you donât have the capability to back up your bluster! No matter, it has been far too long since Iâve exerted myself fullyâtoday, Iâll use you to stretch my bones!â
The gray-haired elder laughed wickedly, his voice booming like muffled thunder that shook the space around them. His aura flared wildly as violent black energy spiraled around him, making his presence seem even more sinisterly deranged.
âNone of you will leave here alive today!â
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