Chapter 696: The More He Must Die

Chapter 696: Chapter 695: The More He Must Die

‘Damn it! I should have known he would have something like this on him!’

Yang Xiao watched the figure that was beginning to materialize before him.

His expression was incredibly grim.

He knew what this was.

And he understood the situation he was about to face.

But.

He had no regrets!

‘It’s just the will of a Great Emperor. So what if the Star Emperor is known as one of the best among Top-tier Emperors? His son wanted to kill me, so wasn’t I allowed to fight back? Hmph! If it comes down to it, I’ll just fight to the death!’

Yang Xiao snorted coldly.

However, he put some distance between himself and the figure that was about to fully manifest.

But he didn’t run.

Even though he desperately wanted to.

But Yang Xiao knew.

It was impossible.

If it were the will of an ordinary Great Emperor, say, the most common Tier One Emperor, he might have been able to escape.

But the Star Emperor…

He was a Top-tier Emperor.

An existence in no way inferior to the Human Emperor Xuanyuan Sword Emperor.

The imprint of will he’d left on his son was bound to be unimaginably powerful.

The moment Yang Xiao moved…

…he would probably be struck down and killed in the void.

In that case…

…it would be even more dangerous.

He might as well face his opponent directly and see what this Top-tier Emperor was really made of.

Soon, the blurry figure solidified.

It had a lofty, superior air, and its aura was as deep as an abyss, as inescapable as a prison.

Even Elder Long…

…seemed to fall somewhat short in comparison.

‘This Great Emperor’s will is practically a Clone. Even for a Top-tier Emperor, splitting off this much power must come at some cost, right?’

Yang Xiao’s expression changed again.

Top-tier Divine Kings were already the most powerful group of individuals beneath the Great Emperors.

And to maintain such a level of strength for a long time with just a wisp of an imprinted will would inevitably consume a part of one’s true Soul, even if it was just a tiny amount.

Perhaps only a sliver.

However, for a Great Emperor Level existence, this was still a true and tangible cost.

Unlike an ordinary will imprint…

…which could be cast freely.

From this, one could also see…

…that in the Star Emperor’s eyes, this seemingly good-for-nothing son was not as unimportant as others might have imagined.

He valued him greatly.

And what happened next proved this point.

“For your mother’s sake, kill yourself.”

The words were spoken faintly.

They came from the mouth of this wisp of the Star Emperor’s will.

His gaze.

It was utterly indifferent.

And from his words, Yang Xiao could tell that this being had obviously figured out his identity.

Otherwise.

He wouldn’t have said something like, “for your mother’s sake.”

In other words.

This wisp of will, the will of the Star Emperor, already knew that he was its grandson.

But even so.

It still wanted him dead.

It wouldn’t even give him a chance to defend himself.

In the face of this.

Anyone else would probably have been heartbroken and deeply hurt.

But Yang Xiao was not.

Instead, deep down…

…after hearing those words, he felt a great sense of relief.

His expression, too, became somewhat detached.

Staring at the seemingly incorporeal figure of will that contained infinite power, he said coolly, “There is no one in this world who can make me, Yang Xiao, cower without a fight, let alone force me to kill myself. If you want to kill me, you can do it yourself. And I promise you, I will fight back.”

At these words, the figure’s brow furrowed.

It looked at Yang Xiao coldly and said, “Do you know who you are speaking to?”

Evidently.

Because of Yang Xiao’s words, the Star Emperor’s will Clone was now slightly angered.

Perhaps.

In its view, not acting personally and allowing the man who killed its son to commit suicide was already a great concession.

But this fellow was actually so disrespectful.

How detestable!

Especially since…

…he was *her* son.

Compared to Nangong Xinghui, the Star Emperor, as a Top-tier Emperor, obviously had a much clearer understanding of the origin of the Star Clan bloodline within Yang Xiao.

He naturally knew.

That in this world, if there was still one person whose offspring could have a bloodline as pure as that of his own children…

…there was only one.

That unfilial daughter who had corrupted the family’s honor and brought him utter disgrace.

Therefore.

For the Star Emperor, if it had been someone else—say, another one of his grandchildren lost to the outside world—who had killed that worthless son…

…he might have shown mercy.

But this one…

…absolutely not.

He must die!

“Of course I know who you are. The Star Emperor, one of the best among the Top-tier Emperors. But do you really think your status alone is enough to make me kill myself? Is that even possible?”

Yang Xiao retorted without the slightest hesitation.

And this…

…made the Star Emperor even more furious.

He stared at Yang Xiao.

The killing intent in his eyes pierced straight through the void.

Even Yang Xiao, whose strength had greatly increased, couldn’t help but subconsciously take a step back.

The gap was too vast.

This wasn’t something that could be resisted with mere lip service or fearlessness.

That feeling…

It was like a rabbit facing a lion. No matter how brave or fearless the rabbit was, when the lion truly displayed its might…

…that instinctive sense of danger would still make the rabbit turn tail and flee.

And as for Yang Xiao…

…the gap between him and the Star Emperor was far, far greater than that between a lion and a rabbit.

If not for his firm state of mind…

…and the foundation of his Heaven and Earth Origin Fire…

…he would have done more than just retreat a single step.

An ordinary Divine General—no, even a Divine Venerable—would likely have their Heart Spirit shattered under such killing intent.

Because.

This was the might of a Top-tier Emperor.

“You have some nerve, I’ll give you that. But you still must die! Not because you killed that unworthy son, but because you are the son of that unfilial daughter.”

Seeing that Yang Xiao had only taken a single step back under his oppressive might…

…the Star Emperor was also somewhat surprised.

However, his decision was not one to be easily changed.

So.

After seeing Yang Xiao’s quickly restored indifference and defiant posture…

…he slowly raised his palm.

Just this simple act of raising his hand…

…made the Thousand Mechanism Eye within Yang Xiao’s body begin to throb wildly.

At the same time.

A terrifying sense of crisis…

…the feeling of impending death, appeared in his Heart Spirit.

It was everywhere.

There was no escape.

Ultimately.

It evolved into a feeling of despair.

But.

Yang Xiao still held his head high, glaring coldly at the phantom opposite him.

At the same time, he began to mobilize all of his power.

His Divine Soul.

The Nine Revolutions Concentration Spirit Technique.

His physical body.

The Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique.

The Divine General Talisman.

His Divine Aspect.

All these techniques.

He intended to use every single one he could, though he knew it was still far from enough to face the Great Emperor’s will before him.

But Yang Xiao…

…would absolutely not sit back and wait for death!

‘Even if I die, I’ll go down fighting! I, Yang Xiao, will never back down!’

He roared in his heart.

Yet, within his Heart Spirit, Yang Xiao remained calm.

This made the Star Emperor feel, more and more, that this grandson of his was actually quite decent.

But unfortunately.

The more outstanding he was…

…the more it made the Star Emperor’s heart clench with frustration.

Therefore.

He had to die even more!

He must die!

With a single thought, the raised palm of the Star Emperor’s will Clone instantly pressed down toward Yang Xiao!