Chapter 1348 - 222: Dissolving the Imperial Court, Bearing the Rod for Guilt?

Chapter 1348: Chapter 222: Dissolving the Imperial Court, Bearing the Rod for Guilt?

At this moment.

A cool breeze brushed past.

Just as it was about to touch Beiming Wang’s astonishing momentum, it suddenly dissipated and vanished into the invisible.

The change happened too quickly, catching Beiming Wang off guard.

By the time he reacted, another person had already appeared beside him.

"Shen Changqing!"

Seeing the newcomer, Beiming Wang’s face showed a relieved smile.

Shen Changqing glanced at him and laughed lightly: "I arrived late and startled Brother Beiming."

"Defender Shen, you speak too highly!"

Beiming Wang waved his hand hastily, appearing somewhat overwhelmed.

Their identities were no longer the same, not only in status but also in strength, making it impossible to converse as equals like before.

"Brother Beiming, please leave first. I will handle this here."

"Alright, Defender Shen, be careful."

Beiming Wang didn’t waste words and retreated to the rear after speaking.

He knew his own limits.

The upcoming battle was not one he could partake in at his level.

"I didn’t expect there to be such a strong person like you among the external human clan. Ji Ying must have fallen at your hands."

Seeing the newcomer, the Profound Yin Divine King’s indifferent face showed some slight emotion.

To silently diffuse her own momentum, at least a divine king level expert would be needed.

In the moment she saw Shen Changqing.

She basically deduced that Ji Ying didn’t just not return, but had encountered trouble.

Very simple.

Ji Ying had a divine king’s avatar on him, which should have encountered no obstacles externally. After not returning for several days, the Profound Yin Divine King initially thought something external delayed him.

But now that there was an expert at the Divine King realm outside, Ji Ying wasn’t unable to return but had no way to return.

Though the divine king avatar is strong, confronting a true divine king is very challenging.

Especially, Ji Ying’s avatar only contained a trace of the Rule Divine King’s power, not a true avatar.

Previously.

The Profound Yin Divine King was curious why Shenxu had sent her outside to find Ji Ying.

After all, such matters could be handled by any disciple.

Dispatching a dignified Sun and Moon Divine King for the task seemed excessive.

But now.

The Profound Yin Divine King finally understood Shenxu’s intentions.

It was clear he sensed Ji Ying’s problem, worried other disciples couldn’t handle it, thus she was sent personally.

Even if there was indeed an external force capable of fighting a divine king’s avatar, with the Sun and Moon Divine King’s strength, it should be manageable.

While the Profound Yin Divine King was silently assessing him, Shen Changqing was also appraising her.

Upon seeing her, his eyes first showed some admiration.

Shen Changqing had seen many beautiful women, but ones like the Profound Yin Divine King were rare.

However.

He only glanced once before shifting his attention away from her appearance.

"Which one are you from the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

"I am an elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect; since you know of its existence, Ji Ying surely must have been at your hand. He is the Holy Son of my Heavenly Dao Sect. If you don’t wish to oppose the Heavenly Dao Sect, it’s best you release him."

The Profound Yin Divine King said calmly.

Ji Ying fell into the other’s hand, meaning they must have some understanding of the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Now that the other party is here, they likely have conceded somewhat.

After all, a mere divine king cannot shake the entire Heavenly Dao Sect, it would be laughable.

Shen Changqing’s expression did not change: "What then after releasing Ji Ying?"

"You external human clan presumptuously established the Imperial Court, which is disrespectful. You should immediately dissolve the Imperial Court, moreover, those who established it must come to the Heavenly Dao Sect to apologize, then this matter will be tentatively settled."

"Dissolve the Imperial Court and apologize?"

Shen Changqing laughed.

"How about this instead, we hand the position of Human Emperor to the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

The Profound Yin Divine King’s face slightly changed.

Shen Changqing’s words made her respond instantly.

Indeed.

Rather than disbanding the Imperial Court, it would be better to let the Heavenly Dao Sect take over.

This way.

All the beliefs of the external human clan would belong to the Heavenly Dao Sect entirely, and they could gain a vast territory.

Know this, the current external world isn’t comparable to the past.

The nature’s spiritual energy is dense.

The ancestral vein problem evidently is resolved.

Such treasure land.

If not occupied by the Heavenly Dao Sect, other sects will eventually make a move.

"No, wait!"

The Profound Yin Divine King suddenly realized, her beautiful eyes now filled with anger as she looked at Shen Changqing.

She was almost led astray by the opponent.

The Imperial Court is valuable.

But for the Heavenly Dao Sect to solely occupy it, possibility doesn’t exist.

Within Central Profound Realm’s Five Sects and Twelve Palaces, there are still few that stand alongside the Heavenly Dao Sect.

If the Heavenly Dao Sect wants to take the Imperial Court, they must first withstand the wrath of the other four sects.

Given the current strength of the Heavenly Dao Sect, whether it can resist the four sects or not, even if it manages, it will suffer great losses.

Moreover—

His words bore no sincerity; rather, they seemed as if mocking her.

At this thought.

Profound Yin Divine King spoke coldly: "Are you aware that you are provoking the entire Heavenly Dao Sect? The wrath of the Heavenly Dao Sect is not something that a mere Divine King like you can bear. Hand over Ji Ying immediately, or I will crush your external Human Clan!"

"Ji Ying has already been suppressed by me in the Heavenly Prison. If you wish to see him, why not bind yourself and I will personally lead you into the Heavenly Prison?"

Shen Changqing smiled faintly.

Upon hearing this.

Profound Yin Divine King instantly became furious.

"Impudent!"

With a flip of her jade hand, a surge of great power erupted, shattering the void for miles.

Facing the oncoming force, Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged, as his right hand emerged from within his sleeve, five fingers spread wide as if encompassing the universe.

Immediately afterwards.

He clenched his five fingers with force.

Divine light shattered.

All the residual power failed to disperse, already vanquished and extinguished.

"This is bad!"

Seeing the massive hand reaching for her, Profound Yin Divine King’s expression changed dramatically.

In the face of this palm, she felt a terrifying heavenly pressure, causing her divine soul and blood to freeze entirely.

Can’t resist!

Such a thought emerged in Profound Yin Divine King’s mind.

No time for much shock, a long sword had unknowingly appeared in her right hand.

Divine power infused.

The sword burst with endless sharpness.

Swung forward to slash down, the substantial Sword Gang tore through the void heavens, its momentum clamorous.

"Dao Arms?"

Shen Changqing’s face showed a cold smile, as the massive hand that grasped for Profound Yin Divine King did not pause for a moment.

The substantial Sword Gang, upon touching his palm, was shattered by a terrifying force, and when the sword blade slashed down, a countershock force caused Profound Yin Divine King’s jade arm’s flesh to explode.

"Impossible!"

Her delicate face turned ashen, starkly different from her previous grace.

Profound Yin Divine King never imagined that someone could withstand the sharpness of a Seventh Grade Dao Arms with mere flesh.

The anticipated dismembered hand simply failed to appear.

Not only could it not cut through the opponent’s defense, but she herself was injured by the force.

Before she could react further, Shen Changqing’s hand had already grasped her body.

Divine light dissipated.

A dreadful seal strength erupted.

At that moment.

Profound Yin Divine King only felt that all her power vanished instantly, as if she had fallen into the mortal world in a flash.

Before she could respond, Shen Changqing abruptly withdrew his palm.

In the next instant.

Profound Yin Divine King plummeted from the void.

Boom—

The ground trembled.

A battered body lay powerlessly in a deep pit; her snow-white dress was stained with blood mixed with dirt, devoid of its former elegance.

Shen Changqing descended, waved his hand, and seized the long sword from her grasps.

The sword resisted intensely upon touching his hand.

He flicked the blade with his finger, and after a mournful sound, the sword fell silent.

Seventh Grade Dao Arms.

Even such could not withstand this power’s impact.

Seeing the Dao Arms submit, Shen Changqing directly stored it in his Flesh Cave Heaven, entrusted to Qingyi who accompanied him, then turned his attention to Profound Yin Divine King.

"How about it, is my power capable of challenging the Heavenly Dao Sect?"

"I underestimated you. If you dare, kill me; the Heavenly Dao Sect will surely have stronger ones avenging me!"

Profound Yin Divine King’s hateful gaze fixed on Shen Changqing, showing no sign of submission.

Nevertheless.

She was astounded by Shen Changqing’s power.

To suppress her with a single hand, leaving her with no room for resistance, such strength is rare even for Universe Divine Kings.

Therefore.

In Profound Yin Divine King’s view, the person before her was clearly a Rule Divine King.

That conclusion astounded her further.

Rule Divine King!

A top existence in the Central Profound Realm, the external Human Clan, long considered weak, unexpectedly harbored such a powerful being silently.

"Want me to kill you?"

Shen Changqing sneered coldly.

"Rest assured, that day will come, but before then, you have some use. Didn’t you wish to see Ji Ying? I’ll grant you this opportunity."

Divine Kingdom indestructible.

Divine King immortal.

To truly kill a Divine King, one must eliminate the Divine Kingdom.

However.

I currently lack a method to enter the Endless Void, making the destruction of the Divine Kingdom a mere fantasy.

Though he does not know, it does not mean Qingyi is ignorant; once back in Zhongzhou Continent, he believed that a solution could be found by consulting Qingyi.

Furthermore.

A Sun and Moon Divine King’s knowledge must far surpass Ji Ying’s.

Having captured a Divine King alive, he naturally should interrogate thoroughly, extracting every possible piece of information.

Not until he has extracted every ounce of her remaining value will Shen Changqing let her die easily.

After all.

The Imperial Court’s current understanding of the Heavenly Dao Sect and Central Profound Realm is really too little.