At that moment, the man in the black robe felt a tumultuous mix of emotions towards Orion—both hatred and admiration. But the situation had shifted dramatically. It was now impossible for him to simply kill Orion.
As he realized this, the man's palm, charged with murderous intent and poised mid-air, suddenly slowed. He shifted from a lethal strike to an attempt to capture Orion alive.
"Haha, come here!" he called out, his confidence unwavering.
In his mind, Orion was just a novice, easily subdued with a few moves. The black-robed man believed his success was assured.
But in the world of combat, the line between expectation and reality is often perilously thin.
Orion faced the incoming claw of spiritual energy without a trace of panic. In fact, a sneer curled at the corner of his lips, his gaze directed at the man in black filled with mockery.
Seeing Orion's defiance stirred a sense of unease in the black-robed man. Why is he laughing?
He quickly dismissed the notion that Orion was simply foolish. Something is about to happen.
Just as the black-robed man's hand was about to grasp Orion, a powerful aura surged forward, pressing heavily against him.
"Not good!" His expression shifted to one of horror as he turned to glance behind Orion.
The source of this overwhelming energy was a striking figure that emerged behind Orion, radiating an aura as frigid as winter.
"Anyone who offends my lord shall be killed!" The voice rang out, commanding and fierce.
To the black-robed man's shock, it was the Ice Peak Empress—a formidable force with mastery over the mysterious ice laws, summoned from Orion's recent emperor-level lottery.
Caught off guard, he found himself hastily defending against her attack. The frigid energy enveloped him, and he was driven back under the relentless onslaught of the empress.
Meanwhile, Orion took a step back, thankful for the unexpected ally. But it's not over yet!
With a surge of determination, he knew he still had one more chance for an emperor-level lottery.
"System! Give me another emperor-level lottery!" he commanded, taking a deep breath as he opened the interface once more.
[Ding! The host chooses the emperor-level lottery. The system is drawing...]
[Ding! The lottery is successful! Congratulations to the host for acquiring the exclusive guard, the powerful emperor, the ultimate peak powerhouse, the Red Flame Empress!]
Orion's eyes lit up with excitement. Another powerful ally!
At that moment, a stunning woman appeared, draped in luxurious garments, her posture regal as she bowed gracefully to him.
"Concubine, Hongyan, pays her respects to the Lord!" she announced, her voice laced with respect and dignity.
As Orion assessed the Red Flame Empress, he couldn't help but marvel at her beauty and strength. But now was not the time for admiration.
"Please, rise! There's no need for formalities! The Ice Peak Empress is battling an enemy—hurry and assist her!" he urged, urgency driving his words.
With a determined nod, the Hongyan Empress turned towards the battlefield. "I obey your command!"
She shot into action, her demeanor shifting from calm elegance to fierce warrior.
"Kill!" she proclaimed, her voice a battle cry filled with fervor.
The black-robed man, already struggling against the Ice Peak Empress, found himself facing a new threat. The two powerful empresses combined forces, unleashing a devastating assault that left him reeling.
"What is happening?! How can this be?" Panic surged through him as he realized the sheer power he was up against. Two against one was an impossible battle!
Desperation consumed him as he prepared to unleash his secret techniques to escape. But just as he attempted to flee, the two empresses locked eyes and moved in unison, appearing before him in an instant.
With a united front, they struck, landing a powerful blow to the man in black's chest.
Despite hastily summoning an immortal Taoist treasure for defense, he found it utterly inadequate against their combined might.
Boom!
Blood erupted from him as a massive hole was blasted through his chest.
In disbelief, the black-robed man collapsed, overwhelmed by the ferocity of their attack.
Orion watched with rising ecstasy. Victory at last!
The system's voice chimed in his mind, amplifying his triumph:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for killing a peak-level Emperor Martial warrior! Reward: 10 million luck points!]
Joy surged within Orion as he absorbed the news. Another ten million luck points added to his tally!
I knew it. These men in black robes from the upper realm held immense value!