Victory or defeat depended on time

The ruler of a nation could be said to uphold Heaven's Will, governing all lands and their countless inhabitants. National destiny not only symbolized a nation's rise and fall, but also gathered upon its ruler, granting the protection of the Heavenly Dao. Unless Heaven willed it, or the ruler reached the end of their allotted lifespan, no one could slay the ruler of a nation.

It could be said that although a nation's ruler was no Immortal, they enjoyed the protection of the Heavenly Dao. Who could kill them?

National destiny? Looking at the thin, bony yet incomparably distinct dragon-shaped phantom surrounding Wu Zhao, and sensing the protection of Heaven's Will, both the Golden Winged Corpse King and the Three Great Imperial Preceptors stared at her in disbelief.

Just who was this woman? Why did she possess national destiny?

"Kill!" Although the appearance of national destiny was startling, it was ultimately a good thing. Seeing Wu Zhao lend her aid, Imperial Preceptor Niu rallied and shouted. The Golden Winged Corpse King might be strong, but once the divine tree and Wu Zhao defeated the Fire Control King and came to help, victory would be assured.

Wu Zhao's strength was indeed insufficient. Her attacks were almost like tickling to the Fire Control King, Ming Yan. However, with the protection of Heaven's Will, her defenses were powerful enough.

In the battle between the Phoenix Tree Divine Tree and the Fire Control King, Ming Yan, her attacks were ineffective, but whenever Ming Yan struck, Wu Zhao bravely stepped forward to block his attacks for the divine tree, like a sturdy shield...

It was only because of its combat experience that the divine tree fell a notch short of Ming Yan. Now, with Wu Zhao as its sturdy shield, it fought him to a