Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

Lu Chao’s words, followed by his slow rise to his feet, thoroughly provoked the disciple from the Qianjian Sect.

He roared in anger again…

”Brat, you dare humiliate our Qianjian Sect! Face my Qianfeng Sword!”

With a SHING, the Qianjian Sect disciple who had just been forced back by Lu Chao drew his sword and charged with murderous intent. His attack was like a sharp wind, carrying streaks of tangible sword light as he stabbed toward Lu Chao.

His face was flushed crimson. It was, of course, because he felt utterly humiliated at being forced back by someone in the Peak Realm.

Especially in front of his Eldest Senior Sister. He’d actually been forced back!

The Eldest Senior Sister was the goddess of all the male disciples in the Qianjian Sect. Losing in front of her was absolutely unacceptable. Even being defeated by someone of the same realm was a disgrace, let alone an opponent who was only at the Peak Realm Peak.

In an instant, the sword light stabbed straight for Lu Chao’s face…

But Lu Chao dodged with a simple sidestep, not even drawing a weapon. He said, ”Your sword is rushed. You have too many openings. Therefore… you have lost!”

The words had barely left his mouth when Lu Chao smiled and announced, ”Azure Flame Stair Step, Water and Fire Cyan Righteous Fist.”

With a THUD, Lu Chao took a single step that seemed to cover the distance of several. Like a Moving Illusion, he appeared at the Qianjian Sect disciple’s side and, catching him off guard, threw a punch.

These were two Martial Techniques from the *Azure Flame Treasure Manual* that Lu Chao had never used before.

Lu Chao decided to fight using the Martial Techniques of the Azure Flame Sect…

This was a chance to hone the Azure Flame Sect’s Martial Techniques and also see how the sect’s former skills ranked on the Biyue Continent. Moreover, now that he was out in the world, it was the perfect time to truly display the Martial Dao of the Azure Flame Sect.

He would make the Azure Flame Sect, which had vanished for two hundred years, reappear in the world.

”WAAAH…”

As Lu Chao’s Water and Fire Cyan Righteous Fist landed, the Qianjian Sect disciple cried out again and was sent flying backward. But Lu Chao didn’t stop, instead continuing to press forward with flashing steps.

Seeing this, the second Qianjian Sect disciple immediately shouted, ”Look out…”

He attacked, unleashing the power of the Creation Fourth Layer as he charged toward Lu Chao.

He, too, used the Qianjian Sect’s Qianfeng Sword.

In response, Lu Chao just chuckled. ”Good timing. Azure Flame Rising Dragon Sword.”

He drew his sword as well, using the very first of the Azure Flame Sect’s Sword Techniques they had obtained. He met the opponent’s own technique with his Fire Roaring and Water Chant Bones as their swords clashed… CLANG! CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

The sound of clashing metal rang out continuously outside the Qianjian Sect’s camp. In an instant, Lu Chao had gained the upper hand, completely overwhelming his opponent.

Seeing this, the disciple at the Creation Third Layer fiercely gripped his sword and charged in again.

Suddenly, Lu Chao was once again fighting one against two. Yet, despite being only at the Peak Ninth Layer, he wasn’t at a disadvantage in the slightest. And this was without even using his Life-taking Star-devouring Bone.

He was only using his Fire Roaring and Water Chant Bones.

’So, a Four Moon Level sect on the Biyue Continent isn’t as strong as I imagined.’

Lu Chao thought as he fought, but then immediately shook his head. ’These two are just ordinary disciples, and their Heavenly Destiny Bones are only Moon-level Mortal Bones. They probably aren’t a good benchmark…’

He hadn’t expected that he would still be able to fight opponents of a higher realm, even after coming to the Biyue Continent.

’But I absolutely cannot get complacent. I can’t underestimate this world.’

In truth, the six days and six nights of nonstop slaughter against the walking dead in the Nether Spring Illusion Array had been a tremendous trial for Lu Chao. It had elevated his combat instincts and his application of Martial Techniques to a whole new level.

One could say that those six days and six nights had honed his Peak Ninth Layer to its absolute strongest state.

Meanwhile…

Eldest Senior Sister Qian Ya, Master Tian, and Third Junior Sister stared at the battle before them, their gazes frozen. They didn’t intervene immediately; instead, hints of shock appeared in their eyes.

Finally, Qian Ya said, ”This person has incredible combat instincts and such a strong will to fight.”

Master Tian nodded lightly as well. ”That will to fight was definitely forged through endless trials. This kid is far from simple. What’s more, he possesses both a Fire Roaring Bone and a Water Chant Bone.”

However, the Third Junior Sister beside them curled her lip…

”They’re just Moon Mortal Bones. Nothing special about that.”

Of course, they had also discerned the rank of Lu Chao’s two Heavenly Destiny Bones. The Third Junior Sister added, ”And the more I look at him, the more he seems to be harboring ill intentions. To think he dares to resist while in our grasp, and even spouts such arrogant nonsense.”

In the Third Junior Sister’s eyes, for Lu Chao to resist right under their noses was the height of arrogance.

But Qian Ya suddenly frowned and said softly, ”But what if we’ve really wronged him? If he truly was just coincidentally passing through the Nether Spring Mountain Range, then it’s only natural that he would be upset.”

Hearing this, Master Tian immediately looked at Qian Ya. ”That’s unlikely. It’s all too coincidental.”

He still felt that Lu Chao was definitely harboring ill intentions…

And just as Master Tian finished speaking… WAAH! WAAH!

The two Qianjian Sect disciples could no longer block Lu Chao’s sword. They screamed and retreated wildly, with one of them crashing into and collapsing a temporary wooden cabin inside the camp.

Seeing this, the Third Junior Sister immediately drew her sword. ”I’m going up there. I’ll take him down and knock him down a peg.”

Hearing this, Qian Ya tried to stop her. ”Wait, Third Junior—”

But she was too weak. By the time her voice carried, the Third Junior Sister was already out of earshot, flashing directly toward Lu Chao.

And this Third Junior Sister unexpectedly erupted with the True Qi of the Creation Realm Ninth Layer…

With a BOOM, she appeared right behind Lu Chao, ready to strike.

Without even turning his head, Lu Chao said, ”If you come any closer, believe it or not, your Eldest Senior Sister can forget about recovering in half a month.”

At his words… WHOOSH!

The Third Junior Sister’s steps came to an abrupt halt. She froze behind Lu Chao, then pressed her sword to his shoulder. ”You don’t have a choice. If you don’t help our Eldest Senior Sister, believe me when I say I will kill you.”

In response, Lu Chao just smiled, and with a light… TING!

With a soft ringing sound, he flicked the Third Junior Sister’s sword away with his fingers and slowly turned around.

”The Qianjian Sect… is this how you ask for a favor? Threatening to beat and kill someone if they don’t help you? Truly domineering.”

With that, Lu Chao shrugged again. ”Then do as you please. There’s still a master here Above the Creation realm, so it’s not like I can escape your clutches… Kill me or torture me, I’m at your mercy.”

Having said his piece, Lu Chao simply stood there, perfectly calm.

The Third Junior Sister’s eyes were wide as she glared furiously at him.

From within the camp, the two Qianjian Sect disciples emerged, supporting each other. Their faces were flushed crimson.

A cold glint flashed in Master Tian’s eyes, and he looked as if he was about to step forward…

But Qian Ya suddenly called out, ”Master Tian, let me be the one to talk to him.”

With that, Qian Ya swayed to her feet. She walked toward Lu Chao step by step. Seeing this, the Third Junior Sister resentfully flashed back to support her, saying, ”Eldest Senior Sister, this bastard…”

Before she could finish, Qian Ya weakly interrupted her…

”Be quiet. Perhaps we really have misunderstood him. Until the truth of the matter comes to light, you mustn’t hurl baseless insults.”