Chapter 590 - 589: Shameless

Chapter 590: Chapter 589: Shameless

A large section of the outer walls of the World Dragon Imperial City lay in ruins. The symbolic city gate was a ghastly sight, so utterly destroyed it was unrecognizable, reduced to nothing but a pile of rubble.

The thick, heavy gate itself was nowhere to be seen, blasted off to some unknown location. As far as the eye could see, many nearby buildings had also been obliterated. A constant shower of debris fell, leaving the area a complete wreck.

The one responsible for all this was the new Celestial Cloud Emperor, who had personally brought the fight to their gates—an act that shocked the world!

"Emperor Shilong, get out here!"

Yi Tianyun shouted again. He didn’t charge in, but waited outside for them to emerge.

"How dare you!"

A roaring torrent of Dragon Power howled from the distance. With a slight twist, it arrived before Yi Tianyun in the blink of an eye, its maw opening to devour him.

"Begone!"

With a flick of his wrist, Yi Tianyun swatted the Dragon Power, causing it to detonate instantly. It dissolved into a whirlwind of energy that ravaged the surroundings, yet left him completely unscathed.

Although the power wasn’t weak, long-range attacks were often diminished. Besides, for him, this attack was child’s play. At most, it had a Combat Power of 400 to 500 million—something he could disperse with a casual slap.

Immediately after, two figures appeared, each riding a Giant Dragon as they flew toward him. The colossal draconic bodies twisted through the air, their golden Dragon Scales radiating a dazzling golden light. In particular, their four golden claws seemed to prove they were True Dragons!

"It’s the National Guardian Divine Dragons, and there are two of them!"

The guards and Cultivators of the World Dragon Empire exclaimed in shock, their eyes filled with feverish devotion. A large part of their confidence in the World Dragon Empire’s victory stemmed from the fact that they possessed National Guardian Divine Dragons!

The World Dragon Empire wasn’t just bluffing; for generations, they had been protected by National Guardian Divine Dragons. The dragons’ own cultivation was formidable, reaching the eighth or ninth level of the Spirit King Stage.

These two True Dragons alone were enough to intimidate most Imperial Influences. If they were to swing by another Empire, it would probably be all but destroyed.

This was the source of their confidence! And there were two of them—a Yellow Dragon and a Silver Dragon, tumbling rapidly through the air. Riding atop them, Emperor Shilong and the former emperor, Chen Xuan, looked like celestial beings, soaring through the clouds on True Dragons, an image that commanded worship.

It was an utterly shocking sight. The National Guardian Divine Dragons were not deployed lightly; once they were, their target was guaranteed to be destroyed.

This meant they effectively had four Spirit King Stage experts. No wonder the World Dragon Empire was so aggressive. However, the title "Five Kings" of the nation didn’t include the two True Dragons. If it did, it would be a nation of seven kings!

Emperor Shilong: Spirit King Stage Eighth Level cultivation. Wears a high-grade Holy Artifact Set. Possesses a rich Dragon Race Bloodline. When unleashed, its power is astonishing, enough to contend with a Spirit King Stage Ninth Level expert! Known Martial Arts: True Dragon Divine Claw, True Dragon’s Roar, True Dragon Divine Technique! Weaknesses: None. Comprehensive Combat Power: 860 million points (normal state).

Former Emperor Chen Xuan: Peak Spirit King Stage cultivation. Wears a high-grade Holy Artifact Set. Possesses an even stronger Dragon Race Bloodline, close to a True Dragon Bloodline! When fully unleashed, he is comparable to a Half-Step Saint King! Known Martial Arts: True Dragon Divine Claw, True Dragon’s Roar, True Dragon Divine Technique, etc.! Weaknesses: None. Comprehensive Combat Power: 1.1 billion! (normal state)

Yellow Dragon: Spirit King Stage Eighth Level. Its thick Dragon Scales are comparable to high-grade Sacred Artifacts. Possesses twenty percent True Dragon Bloodline. When released, can greatly enhance its own power. Weaknesses: None. Comprehensive Combat Power: 900 million points!

Silver Dragon: Spirit King Stage Eighth Level cultivation. Its thick Dragon Scales are comparable to high-grade Sacred Artifacts. Possesses twenty percent True Dragon Bloodline...

The power of the two dragons was roughly the same, with only minor differences. However, they did not possess the strongest Dragon Race Bloodline. This included the Yellow Dragon. It looked like a True Dragon, but in reality, it wasn’t. It was merely a Flood Dragon that possessed some True Dragon Bloodline.

A Flood Dragon is a Flood Dragon, and a True Dragon is a True Dragon. The difference between the two was self-evident.

Their appearances were strikingly similar—with twenty percent True Dragon Bloodline, how could they not be? Of course they would bear some resemblance. As for power, however, there was a massive gap. A genuine True Dragon would be vastly stronger.

For example, while their current Combat Power was 900 million, a genuine True Dragon would likely have a Combat Power of 1.1 to 1.2 billion—and that would just be its normal state. If one were to truly unleash its Bloodline Power, it could utterly crush any expert of the same level!

’So, they’re just Flood Dragons. What do they have to be so arrogant about?’ Yi Tianyun sneered. ’And they even have Dragon Race Bloodline. If it were any other bloodline, I might have had to toy with them, but since it’s the Dragon Race... how can this even be called a fight?’ The thing he feared least was the Dragon Race Bloodline.

The Dragon God Bloodline within him was of the highest possible level. Before the mighty Dragon God, all of the Dragon Race had to bow their heads and submit! The only exception would be others from the Royal Family, but that was another story.

’They’ve only absorbed a sliver of Dragon Race Bloodline, yet they dare to call themselves True Dragons? They’re no better than pathetic worms!’

They quickly flew before Yi Tianyun, looking down on him from above. Their eyes were filled with anger, but even more so with contempt.

"Celestial Cloud Emperor, I never thought you would personally attack the World Dragon Imperial City and destroy our empire’s gate. This is an act of trampling upon the dignity of the World Dragon Empire!" Emperor Shilong said coldly. "Do you recognize your crimes?"

His eyes blazed with fury. The two Divine Generals had been very close to them, and they were also National Guardian Divine Generals. No matter how much Yi Tianyun might beg for mercy, they would never let him go. They would only slice him into a thousand pieces.

"Recognize my crimes? What crimes are there to recognize?" Yi Tianyun watched them with a cold gaze.

"We graciously invited you to the World Dragon Imperial City as our guest, so we could select an auspicious date for your coronation. Combining heavenly timing, earthly advantages, and the unity of the people, your empire was destined to prosper for a thousand years! But who knew you would reject our kindness, kill our envoys, and even our two Divine Generals!"

"You mistook our goodwill for malice. And now you’ve come to attack our World Dragon Imperial City, even destroying our walls. And you still won’t admit your guilt!"

Emperor Shilong glossed over the facts, twisting the narrative to push all the blame onto Yi Tianyun and make himself sound completely justified.

"That’s right! The Great Emperor has a sterling reputation and is known for his kindness, but you repaid his grace with spite!"

"Guilty, guilty, guilty!"

The Cultivators at the side began to shout, spurred on by the presence of the two great experts. They were no longer afraid of Yi Tianyun and began to cry out in support.

"So what if I admit my guilt? And so what if I don’t?" Yi Tianyun ignored them.

"If you admit your guilt, then kneel on the ground and beg for forgiveness from the two dead Divine Generals. We will grant you the mercy of an intact corpse!" Emperor Shilong said coldly. "If you resist, not only will we execute you on the spot and offer you as a sacrifice to the two Divine Generals, but we will also bathe the Celestial Dragon Empire and the Celestial Cloud Empire in blood! Then you can’t blame us for not being merciful."

Emperor Shilong spoke with such high-sounding righteousness that it seemed as if Yi Tianyun was completely in the wrong. If he resisted, the annihilation of the two Empires would appear justified and well-founded.

Countless pairs of eyes stared at Yi Tianyun, waiting to hear what he would say.