Chapter 2287 - 2276: Azure Dragon Stone, Fifty Thousand Forbidden Army

"Die!"

Liu Jihong’s men all felt murderous intent arise within them, and at this moment, Lin Zifeng no longer spared even half a thought for old affections. The tip of the Heavenly Painting Halberd was flashing with golden light like lightning, carrying the might of a mountain, and directly aimed at one person’s throat!

Feeling the vast power of this strike from Lin Zifeng, the crowd didn’t dare hesitate. They quickly pushed their Elemental Power to the utmost to form a protective shield flashing with multicolored lights in front of that person.

Watching the protective shield inches from the spear tip, the hint of a mocking arc at the corner of Lin Zifeng’s mouth was made more sinister by the glow.

These dozen military generals might think that with their combined strength, they could resist Lin Zifeng’s full strike; but if things were as they imagined, would Lin Zifeng still be worthy of wielding the Heavenly Painting Halberd?

"Boom..."

The protective shield formed by dozens of rays of light shattered with a loud sound, lighting up the palace immensely bright, countless rays dispersed around the crowd.

Not only that, Lin Zifeng’s strike shattered the shield and continued with unyielding power; the spear tip only deviated slightly, yet a blood arrow burst forth, piercing through the chest of that military general!

Having unleashed slaughter, Lin Zifeng had no qualms left. The Heavenly Painting Halberd in his hand danced like a golden dragon. In an instant, the red carpet of the palace was stained with blood, four bodies lay on the ground, their eyes filled with intense red yet undispersed; in their pupils, what remained was Lin Zifeng’s sharply defined yet extremely sinister face.

Seeing his loyal generals so easily defeated, Liu Jihong’s gaze toward Lin Zifeng grew colder, the hands behind his back squeezed the once smooth Azure Dragon Jade, making a harsh sound.

Beside him, Jiang Xuefeng with keen hearing picked up, glancing back sharply with surprise written all over his rugged face, he said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty... Surely you wouldn’t use the Azure Dragon Stone!?"

He nodded heavily; Liu Jihong took a deep breath, worthy of a former emperor, even in the presence of a formidable Lin Zifeng, he showed no fear, word by word he declared, "Stop! You criminal, how many of my beloved generals do you want to kill!"

In the midst of battle, why would Lin Zifeng care about Liu Jihong’s words? He couldn’t help but snicker, slashing out a wave with the Heavenly Painting Halberd that forced the crowd back, then pointed at Liu Jihong on the Dragon Throne, coldly saying, "However many come, I’ll kill that many! Since you, the foolish emperor, call me a criminal, then you should pay the deserved price!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zifeng charged at the murderous generals again, not expecting to hear stable footsteps behind him.

"Thud, thud, thud..."

Opulent boots trod upon the blood-soaked crimson robes, making a dull and piercing sound, the once pristine attire was already covered by splattering blood, yet Liu Jihong seemed indifferent, walking steadily as if Tai Mountain toward Lin Zifeng.

Where Liu Jihong passed, his generals guarded him on both sides, their eyes like sharp blades fixed on Lin Zifeng.

"What? Just now thinking straight, isn’t it a bit too late?"

Seeing Liu Jihong stop before his Heavenly Painting Halberd shimmering with golden light, Lin Zifeng couldn’t help but sneer; could it be that this old geezer feared his prowess?

Facing Lin Zifeng’s questions, Liu Jihong didn’t answer, his once sinister eyes now showing a hint of reflection, with a desolate tone he said, "Do you remember how many years it’s been since I used the Azure Dragon Order?"

Azure Dragon Order...

As Liu Jihong’s hand gripped the jade stone with jade-green hues, the generals originally filled with murderous intent now showed utter shock in their eyes, stupefied.

With a sigh, facing Lin Zifeng’s Heavenly Painting Halberd that could take his life with a slight exertion, Liu Jihong treated it with disdain, slowly saying, "Once the Azure Dragon Order is issued, fifty thousand Forbidden Army will storm into the capital, then... Lin Zifeng, can you slay those fifty thousand lions?"

The Azure Dragon Order is Lianyun Empire’s most symbolic jade stone, only a few were held by the emperor in past generations.

Once crushed, the brilliant Azure Dragon flame that bursts can be seen throughout the capital, and this flame represents that there’s a trespasser within the Imperial Palace!

Such a significant jade stone, even Liu Fatty only has one, yet Liu Jihong took it out against Lin Zifeng, showing how resolute he is to take Lin Zifeng’s life!

Fifty thousand Forbidden Army...

To ordinary people, perhaps it is an immense force, but to Lin Zifeng, it’s merely a number. Those ants, however many come, Lin Zifeng will kill that many, they are not to be feared at all!

With a scoffing laugh, Lin Zifeng faced Liu Jihong’s gaze without dodging, his eyes flashing with golden light fixed on him, with a mocking tone he said, "Fifty thousand Forbidden Army? Five hundred thousand, I, Lin Zifeng am not afraid! If you, the foolish emperor, have the guts to summon them, I will level this Imperial Palace to the ground!"

Threatened by the Beiyao Ancient Clan, Liu Jihong’s hatred and anger were already boiling, now further provoked by Lin Zifeng’s mocking words, even the shrewd Liu Jihong couldn’t hold it anymore!

Using the lives of these fifty thousand Forbidden Army to secure the peace of Lianyun Empire, Liu Jihong hesitated a bit, but showed no mercy!

Pawns are meant to be used by those who move them!

"Xue Feng, unleash the Azure Dragon Order!"

With a roar, Liu Jihong tossed the Azure Dragon Jade Stone backward forcefully, Jiang Xuefeng ignored the pain in his waist, grabbing it in hand, flickered a few times, and stood atop the palace.

And to Liu Jihong’s slight surprise and admiration was that Lin Zifeng, from beginning to end, never stopped him, regardless of his strength; the composure Lin Zifeng showed, like Tai Mountain collapsing without a flinch, far surpassed his own son!

"Crack... Boom..."

Bloodied hands of Jiang Xuefeng clenched tightly, and amidst the palm came the crisp sound of jade stone shattering; in an instant, azure light like a trickling stream rushed skyward like a thunderbolt.

"Roar..."

A dragon with a jade-green body, baring fangs and claws, accompanied by a sound akin to Nine Heavens Buddhist Chant dragon roar, exploded violently in mid-air.

And as soon as this sound erupted, the originally intimidating generals flocked beside Liu Jihong, grinning menacingly; once the fifty thousand Forbidden Army arrived, even with piles of corpses they could bury Lin Zifeng!

Yet Lin Zifeng, wearing a cold smile, looked toward the slowly opening Xuanwu Gate, teasingly said, "I’ll give you one last chance, if after killing these fifty thousand, you, the foolish emperor, don’t change your mind, then henceforth, there will be no more Lianyun Empire in this world!"

At this moment, Lin Zifeng no longer cared for old ties; since Lianyun Empire treated him thus, why should he care about its face? People respect each other, if he held no value or status in their eyes, then they were merely a pile of... shit in his!