Chapter 1225 - 486: Something Is Amiss (2)

"Too much?"

Deep within Zhang Beixing’s eyes, a glimmer of cold light flashed: "I am the Master of Destiny, would I speak carelessly?"

"Such disloyal and unfilial people, spreading monstrous lies to deceive the public, it’s no wonder I am enraged!"

Alina was so frightened she could hardly speak; she could only painfully kneel on the ground, saying nothing.

Richard, hearing these words, couldn’t help but tremble slightly.

The lord was too ruthless, leaving even his close aides disregarded.

He couldn’t help but feel a hint of fear, secretly grateful that he had never defied the lord’s orders.

Otherwise, today he might face the same fate.

At that moment, more noise erupted from outside.

A guard hurried over, blood-soaked and looking terrified: "My lord, the former emperor’s loyalists have been completely eradicated!"

"But there is one person, he... he possesses such skill, our forces were utterly defeated!"

"This person calls himself ’Blood Shadow Clone’, behind him there must be someone orchestrating this!"

"Blood Shadow Clone?"

The four words seemed to bring a somber look in Zhang Beixing’s eyes.

Somewhere he had heard this name, yet he couldn’t recall it for the moment.

"I permit him one meeting!" Zhang Beixing ordered indifferently.

The guard was dumbfounded by this statement, speechless for a long while.

To have this overpowering ’Blood Shadow Clone’ meet the lord?

Wouldn’t that be digging one’s own grave?

"Do you know how powerful he is!" The guard exclaimed in shock: "It’s said he comes and goes without a trace, kills as if cutting grass, our thousands of elite troops were all defeated!"

"Are you not afraid... of walking into his trap?!"

Zhang Beixing snorted coldly, chuckling lightly: "Would I fear a minor assassin?"

"Send word, command him to show himself! I will interrogate him personally!"

"Understood?!"

Seeing the lord speak with such decisiveness, those around couldn’t help but feel anxious.

They were sure the lord would definitely run into great trouble this time!

But once the Monarch’s authority is shaken, it will surely invite even greater disaster.

So they could only grit their teeth and suppress the anxiety in their hearts, hurrying off to deliver the orders.

Soon, a dull sound of footsteps approached, finally stopping at the palace door.

A flash of golden light, a figure suddenly appeared before Zhang Beixing.

This person stood with hands behind their back, composed, seemingly not regarding Zhang Beixing at all.

Their black robe and long hair resembled someone from the pugilist world.

Alina and Richard watched, heart pounding, involuntarily stepping back several steps.

Their Divine Sense was strong, yet the aura from this person was unfamiliar, clearly from an uncommon background.

"Blood Shadow Clone! Where do you come from? Dare to be presumptuous in my court?"

Zhang Beixing spoke calmly, his tone even, as if unafraid of the formidable figure before him.

"Hmph!" The man snorted, apparently disdainful of Zhang Beixing’s attitude.

"Just a mere youth, dare to be insolent before me?"

"You seem too young, too ignorant!"

"Do you know that eight years ago I roamed the mountains, single-handedly destroyed the Ten Great Sects?"

"Though the court has some cowards, I certainly won’t be belittled for the first time!"

"You think having some skill can restrain me? What foolish ambition!"

The man’s tone was full of chilling arrogance and conceit.

As though in the entire world, only he was the true power.

Zhang Beixing shook his head slightly, a trace of a scornful smile on his lips.

"Ah? Just an insignificant lackey of dubious origin!"

"To be able to act wildly in my presence, truly your misfortune!"

"Luckily, I’m in a good mood today."

"Otherwise, you’d already be dead!"

"Just behave and submit to interrogation, wouldn’t that be better?"

Zhang Beixing sat composed, as if viewing the insignificant from his throne.

His gaze bore no trace of fear, filled instead with disdain and contempt.

But hearing him speak like this, the person who claimed to be Blood Shadow Clone froze momentarily.

He never expected that the new ruler would be such a proud, arrogant figure!

To belittle him so; it was simply too laughable!

"Hmph! How brazen, young one, wait and see!"

"See how today I teach you a lesson!"

The man snorted, his form immediately becoming blurred, a murderous intent suddenly enveloping the entire venue!

Richard and Alina were immediately overwhelmed with dizziness, feeling as if a massive pressure was tangibly rushing towards them.

It’s unimaginable, that this could come from an ordinary person!

Under the suppression of this overwhelming intent to kill, both of their bodies wavered, nearly collapsing to the ground.

However, at that moment, a crisp clap sounded in their ears.

Everyone followed the sound, only to see Zhang Beixing fearlessly walking forward, his eyes as clear as mirrors, unaffected by the murderous intent.

"Is this all? Is this the so-called ’Blood Shadow Clone’?"

"Truly laughable!" Zhang Beixing frowned with a cold sneer, his eyes full of mockery and disdain.

"Today, I shall let you know who the true strong ones are in this world!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly struck, his palm radiating brilliant golden light.

The man was immediately suppressed to the ground by an apocalyptic force, unable to even struggle.

In an instant, the air was filled with the scent of blood.

It turned out that Zhang Beixing’s palm power pierced through the man’s heart!

Blood gushed out like a spring, and the self-proclaimed "Blood Shadow Clone" became ashen-faced.

He never expected the monarch’s strength to be so terrifying, completely unguardable!

"This... how is this possible..."

The man widened his eyes, blood continuously spilling from the corners of his mouth, his voice already weak and feeble.

Even the murderous intent had vanished, and he seemed as if his throat had been cut off.

Zhang Beixing looked at him coldly, his eyes full of disdain and mockery.

"You dare act arrogant in front of me, just a trivial minion?"

He looked down at the man, as if looking at an ant awaiting slaughter.

"Now do you realize, what a true strong one is?"

Just as he finished speaking, Zhang Beixing suddenly raised his hand, and an earth-shattering force erupted!

"Boom!"

Accompanied by a deafening rumble, the man’s body seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force!

Bones shattered, flesh and blood blurred, as if about to burst out.

This scene immediately left everyone present pale and terrified!

Alina and Richard felt an overwhelming shock, was this still the lord they knew?

The power he displayed just now didn’t seem like it came from human strength, it was simply Divine Power!

Even that self-proclaimed "Blood Shadow Clone" appeared as wretched as an ant in front of Zhang Beixing!

The two were utterly horrified, unable to describe the scene before them with words.

Was this truly the lord they were familiar with?

Or had the lord always hidden his strength, never fully revealing it?

"Ma... Master..."

Alina called out in a trembling voice, her legs already starting to weaken.

She covered her mouth with her hand to prevent herself from screaming.

Richard had long since knelt, cold sweat dripping down his forehead.

Only at this moment did he realize they might have been kept in the dark by their lord all along.

The true strength of the lord was probably far beyond their imagination!

At this moment, a surge of powerful force suddenly erupted in the hall.

The aura instantly made everyone kneel on the ground, fearing for their lives!

Only to see Zhang Beixing clasping his hands, chanting Buddha’s name softly.

Golden light flowed around him freely, surrounding his body.

Gradually, Zhang Beixing’s figure began to expand, a magnificent Buddha image apparition appeared behind him!

The Buddha image was several meters tall, its golden light shining, majestic and awe-inspiring, giving rise to involuntary respect and fear.

"Did you see? This is the real Buddha Power!"

Zhang Beixing’s voice echoed through the hall like thunder.

The voice was cold and authoritative, making one feel terrified involuntarily.

"Today I shall let you witness what a true strong one is!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the colossal Buddha image suddenly moved!

It slowly raised its palm and fiercely smashed down towards the man on the ground.

"Stop! Spare me!"

The man screamed frantically, blood continuously spilling from his mouth.

However, before this horrifying power, his wails seemed so small and helpless.

Thud!

Accompanied by a deafening crash, the man’s body fell to the ground like a pool of mud.

The previously unbreakable ground instantly had a huge depression, dust flying everywhere.

Zhang Beixing stood with his hands behind his back, every place his gaze landed instilled awe and admiration.