"Rumble... Dark
energy swirled throughout Minglong Tianzhao's body, his imperial might erupting, like the Nether Emperor descending to earth, pressing down so hard it felt like heaven and earth were about to explode.
"Humble ant, do you realize how big the gap is between us this time?" Minglong Amaterasu snapped coldly.
At this moment, his voice had changed, and his aura had become ancient and profound. As soon as he spoke, the entire Ten Thousand Dragon Nest trembled uncontrollably, endless echoes surging forth.
"Buzz!"
Minglong Tianzhao pointed his dragon spear, and a fierce killing intent instantly locked onto Long Chen. His eyes were filled with ferocity:
"This is your last chance. If you don't deploy the Qiankun Cauldron now, you will have no chance at all."
The killing intent of the Nether Dragon Amaterasu locked onto Long Chen. Long Chen felt his soul tremble. Long Chen had fought all his life, and because of his powerful soul power and willpower, few could lock onto him, especially among those of the same rank—no one could do it.
And at the very moment Minglong Tianzhao locked onto him, Long Chen sensed the Underworld Emperor's will, and from that trace of will, he caught something inexplicable.
"Hahaha..."
Long Chen suddenly burst out laughing.
"You're at the brink of death and still have the mood to smile?" What a reckless fellow. "Nether Dragon Amaterasu sneered.
Long Chen laughed, "If I die, how will you explain this to the Nether Emperor?" "
What did you say?" Minglong Tianzhao shouted coldly.
Long Chen replied calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, you sacrificed yourself to the Nether Emperor. Logically, you have no chance of survival."
Your so-called Underworld Emperor test is nothing but an accessory. What truly moves the Underworld Emperor is not your talent or willpower, but the Qiankun Cauldron.
Isn't it true that you swore before the Nether Emperor that you would give him the Qiankun Cauldron, which is why he supports you?
No wonder you're so eager to make me use the Qiankun Cauldron. It seems that if you don't get it, the consequences will be very serious! "
Long Chen is so clever. The Dark Dragon Tianzhao deliberately mentioned the Qiankun Cauldron twice—how could Long Chen not be suspicious?" Long Chen said that Minglong Tianzhao's expression shifted several times. Even if Long Chen hadn't guessed it perfectly, he figured it wouldn't be far off.
"Nonsense! I am the son of the Nether Emperor. Using his power is no need for exchange. You're so stubborn, so don't blame me for not giving you the chance to use the Qiankun Cauldron." The dark dragon Amaterasu roared in anger.
"Boom!"
The Dragon Spear in Minglong Tianzhao's hand surged forth, the power of the Nether Emperor erupted, and at that moment, the entire Ten Thousand Dragon Nest stopped trembling, and the whole world fell silent.
"Whoosh."
Long Chen put away the blood-red longsword. The blade was already useless, unable to withstand the power of the stars anymore, nor could it be used again.
Facing Minglong Amaterasu's renewed attack, Long Chen instead stood with his hands behind his back, making no defense. With his hands behind his back, he stared coldly at Minglong Tianzhao, as if giving up resisting.
Nether Dragon Tianzhao seemed surprised that Long Chen would not defend at all. With this spear strike, Long Chen was doomed. He was stunned for a moment, and the violent force was recalled by half in an instant.
Even half of his strength, even without weapons, would be enough to seriously injure him.
"Still dare to talk tough? Before you obtained the Qiankun Cauldron, you wouldn't dare kill me at all." A cold smile appeared at the corner of Long Chen's mouth. The actions of Nether Dragon Tianzhao had already confirmed all his suspicions.
"Die!"
Minglong Tianzhao roared, his spear thrusting fiercely at Long Chen. Clearly, Long Chen had completely enraged him.
Because everything happened just as Long Chen had predicted: Minglong Tianzhao sacrificed himself to the Nether Emperor, and as a sacrifice, he would be absorbed by the Nether Emperor.
But he was unwilling to die. He prayed to the Underworld Emperor, and in the end, he succeeded, who promised to give him another chance.
However, when the Nether Emperor asked him to retrieve the cauldron that Long Chen had shattered his weapon, Nether Dragon Tianzhao realized that it was a divine weapon even the Nether Emperor had his eye on. This meant that the bronze cauldron in Long Chen's hand was the Qiankun Cauldron, one of the ten great chaotic artifacts.
Through the Underworld Emperor trial, he gained supreme divine power, leaping from a three-star Destiny Holder to a nine-star Destiny Holder, and receiving the blessing of the Underworld Emperor's power. His strength soared to a level that even he feared.
But he knew that all of this was given to him by the Nether God. If he failed to complete the tasks assigned by the Nether Emperor, the Nether Emperor would not only reclaim all his power, but also make him wish he were dead.
This was a secret—a secret known only to the Nether Emperor and himself. Yet now, Long Chen had already guessed it almost perfectly, leaving Minglong Tianzhao both terrified and furious.
When a secret is discovered, it makes people uneasy. Minglong Tianzhao's face twisted with rage as he swung his dragon spear fiercely at Long Chen.
"Boom!"
Suddenly, a thunderous explosion sounded. Minglong Amaterasu's arm trembled violently, his arm went numb, his spear slipping from his grip, and he was forced to retreat hundreds of zhang.
Minglong Amaterasu was terrified. He reached out to grab the spear that had been knocked off and focused his gaze on Long Chen. In front of Long Chen appeared a massive thunder shield, with billions of thunder symbols flowing and layered on it. Behind the shield stood a beautiful young girl.
"Humble human, are you now stuck to outside power?" Minglong Tianzhao was both shocked and furious. He knew Long Chen possessed a thunder spirit, but he never imagined that the thunder spirit had grown to this extent.
Logically, Lei Ling'er is a spiritual body, and one that is naturally violent. Normally, she would never be content to be controlled by others. Therefore, those who control a spirit body must never allow its power to approach its master, or else there is a risk of backlash.
But now, Lei Ling'er carried the aura of a saint, and the power of the thunder nearly made Minglong Amiterasu cough up blood. How could he not be shocked?
"External force?" It's really funny—does your dragon spear count as external force? Does the power of the Nether Emperor count as external power?
Don't you even have a clear idea of how your Destiny Power came from? Before you speak, can you think for a moment? Long Chen sneered.
"Even if you can use external force, so what? A mere Thunder Spirit—I don't even care about him." Nether Dragon Amaterasu roared in anger, swinging his dragon spear as he charged at Long Chen.
"Don't take it seriously?"
Long Chen smiled and looked at Lei Ling'er, saying, "Before, you always complained that I wouldn't let you go all out."
Swoosh! Now the opportunity has come, no need to give me face—just give it your all! "
In that case, Brother Long Chen, you can trust the Empress and protect yourself!"
When Lei Ling'er heard Long Chen's words, a smile appeared on her delicate cheeks, and her gaze instantly turned sharp.
Immediately after, Lei Ling'er's purple hair fluttered without wind, her long skirt fluttering, and a thunder symbol appeared on her forehead.
That thunder symbol was actually bound with chains. When Long Chen saw those chains, his heart skipped a beat.
"Sealed"
Long Chen hadn't expected Lei Ling'er to be able to seal her own strength. Seeing this, Long Chen immediately retreated.
"Snap!"
At that moment, the Dragon Spear of the Nether Dragon Amaterasu surged, carrying supreme divine power as it thrust forward, but Lei Ling'er's small hand caught it squarely.
However, the immense power of the Nether Dragon Amaterasu was unstoppable. Lei Ling'er was pushed back repeatedly, her feet carving a large trench into the earth.
"Sacred Thunder seal opened!"
Lei Ling'er shouted sharply, and immediately the chains on her brow shattered, followed by a violent storm of thunder erupting like a volcano.