The Great Qin Emperor's Ambush (Part Two)

"Truly a rare genius! Your cultivation has improved so much in such a short time. It seems your strength has increased considerably."

The Great Qin Emperor walked out step by step, wearing a royal Dragon Robe. He exuded a strong and rich Emperor's Aura, a terrifying presence that seemed to freeze the entire Heaven and Earth.

"Such a powerful aura. I've only ever felt this level of power from the Golden Body Bodhisattva and the others..." Zhuge Xiang's expression grew much more serious as he stared at the Great Qin Emperor had just emerged.

During the battle at the Great Qin Imperial Palace, the Golden Body Bodhisattva's power was unmatched; even the Great Qin Emperor was far from being able to withstand the Golden Body Bodhisattva's attacks. But how long has it been? The Great Qin Emperor's strength has actually risen to the level of the Golden Body Bodhisattva?

"How did you know I would pass by here? You waited here to ambush me," Zhuge Xiang said in a deep voice, holding the Sea Calming Divine Needle), his eyes fixed on the Great Qin Emperor who had just emerged. Every inch of his skin was tense as he stared intently at the Great Qin Emperor.

"Don't underestimate the Ying Clan," the Great Qin Emperor said with a confident smile, "You want to unite the Myriad Monster Kingdom and the Heavenly Dragon Temple to oppose the Ying Clan? If you are unaware of such a development, then I, as the emperor, would be far too incompetent."

Having said that, the Great Qin Emperor clearly had no intention of wasting any more time. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "I don't have much time to waste with you. Considering how hard it was for you to cultivate, you can commit suicide and I might even leave you with a whole corpse. Otherwise, if I take action, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Hmph. Kill me? I think you're too self-important." Although he was shocked by the Great Qin Emperor's increased strength, Zhuge Xiang sneered when he heard the other party confidently say that he wanted to commit suicide.

As they spoke, taking the initiative, he swung the Sea Calming Divine Needle, which transformed into Sky-Supporting Pillar, carrying immense force, and smashed down towards the Great Qin Emperor.

Bang!

However, the Great Tang Emperor raised his hand and actually used his physical body to catch Sea Calming Divine Needle Ruyi Jingu Bang (a magical staff) that Zhuge Xiang had smashed down. With the physical strength of Zhuge Xiang's Great Strength Bull Demon Technique Fourth Layer and the enhanced Sea Calming Divine Needle, the Great Qin Emperor actually caught the blow without moving an inch.

"How is this possible?" Zhuge Xiang raised an eyebrow, inwardly astonished. This Great Qin Emperor could actually withstand his attack with his physical strength? Was his body stronger than his own? That was impossible.

"The Imperial World Shocking Merit, the Imperial Dao Boundless," the Great Qin Emperor, his eyes fixed on Zhuge Xiang as he caught the Sea Calming Divine Needle that Zhuge Xiang was slamming down with one hand.

Although his physical body remained that of a seven-foot-tall man, it was as if his body was constantly expanding, until finally, he stood tall and looked down at Zhuge Xiang: "As the King of Great Qin, how dare you lay a hand on me? Your crime deserves death!"

As the Great Qin Emperor uttered the final word "execute," a terrifying Emperor's Aura appeared and erupted instantly. Zhuge Xiang was directly blasted away by the Great Qin Emperor's Emperor's Aura, holding the Sea Calming Divine Needle), his brows furrowed.

The Great Qin Emperor is far too powerful! He could easily withstand my attacks and even easily repel me? You must know that my current strength is almost on par with my Master, Luo Ba.

"My Imperial World Shocking Merit has reached its pinnacle, a pinnacle no one has ever achieved," the Great Qin Emperor declared, his face still bearing the arrogant and all-powerful demeanor after sending Zhuge Xiang flying with his Emperor's Aura. "I am the Emperor of this Great Qin Empire. In this country, everything is decided by me! As the supreme Emperor, I should control everything. Anyone who opposes me will be resisted by this nation!"

The words of the Great Qin Emperor were high above, like a supreme judgment. Moreover, with his words, the spiritual energy in the Heaven and Earth fluctuated irregularly. Zhuge Xiang's Divine Sense could clearly feel that the spiritual energy in this Heaven and Earth was actually repelling his existence...

Once Cultivator reaches the Deity Transformation stage, they can use their Divine Sense to manipulate the Spiritual Energy of Heaven and Earth and earth in battle. At Zhuge Xiang's level, every move he makes is imbued with immense spiritual energy. However, Zhuge Xiang can now sense that the spiritual energy in this Heaven and Earth is not only unusable for him, but is even repelling and resisting him...

Without the aid of spiritual energy from Heaven and Earth, and even being repelled and suppressed by it, Zhuge Xiang's strength was significantly depleted.

"Ding! Rejected by the will of Heaven and Earth, all attributes -50%".

Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang 'Zhuge Xiang mind, causing him to frown deeply. This Great Qin Emperor's abilities were truly monstrous? His words alone could cause the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth and earth to repel him, resulting in a 50% reduction in all his attributes?

"What's wrong? I merely grasped the true power of the Imperial World Shocking Merit. Are you so shocked because of that?" Zhuge Xiang's furrowed brows and solemn expression seemed to greatly please the Great Qin Emperor, who spoke to Zhuge Xiang with a sneer that couldn't hide his smugness.

"True power?" Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly. This Great Qin Emperor, possessing the Imperial World Shocking Merit, already boasted unparalleled cultivation and strength throughout the Great Qin Empire. Yet today, he claimed to have only just grasped the true power of the Imperial World Shocking Merit? What about before? What was his Imperial World Shocking Merit?

"Indeed, I've always been puzzled. The Imperial Edict Heavenly Book, the Imperial World Shocking Merit, and your Asura Sect's Demon Luo Scripture are hailed as the Three Great Divine Techniques, but where exactly does their power lie? In fact, compared to your Asura Sect's other Heart Fighting Technique, the Heavenly Dragon Temple's Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, and the Kasaya Subduing Kasaya Demon-Subduing Technique, these Three Great Divine Techniques aren't particularly outstanding."

Seeing Zhuge Xiang's confused expression, the Great Qin Emperor was quite pleased with himself and explained, "However, now I finally understand that the greatest strength of the Imperial World Shocking Merit is not suppressing the opponent with the Emperor's Aura, but rather that I, as the ruler of a nation, am judging the opponent on behalf of Heavenly Dao. Hahaha..."

"To replace the Heavenly Dao? To judge one's opponents?" Seeing the Great Qin Emperor's smug laughter, Zhuge Xiang's heart Zhuge Xiang. Although he didn't know the specifics, just hearing the Great Qin Emperor's words made him realize that something was very wrong.

"Indeed, as the ruler of a nation, acting on behalf of Heavenly Dao, and overseeing millions of people, to some extent, it can be said that I, as the emperor of the Great Qin Empire, am the embodiment of Heavenly Dao. The overwhelming power of the Imperial World Shocking Merit World-Shaking Technique is simply to grant me the ability to exercise the authority of Heavenly Dao. For example, your attack on me is a desecration of Heavenly Dao, therefore, you will be judged by Heavenly Dao and rejected by the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth!"

"This, how is this possible? To execute the power of Heavenly Dao with a human body? Is this the Imperial World Shocking Merit?" Now, Zhuge Xiang finally understood the Great Qin Emperor's abilities completely.

After his breakthrough in the Imperial World Shocking Merit, he himself became an existence comparable to the Heavenly Dao. I ask you, in the entire Cultivation World, who can defeat the Heavenly Dao?

"Now! The real trial is about to begin!" Seeing Zhuge Xiang awestruck by the power of his Imperial World Shocking Merit, the Great Qin Emperor, with a broad smile on his face, raised his hands. As he finished speaking, terrifying spiritual energy gathered between his hands, spiritual energy that was originally formless and intangible.

As it gathered, it actually materialized, becoming a gigantic sphere of light visible to the naked eye, successfully converging between the hands of the Great Qin Emperor. The spiritual energy contained within it was so immense that it made one's scalp tingle.

"You, rejected by the spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth and earth, though powerful, have less than half your remaining fighting strength. Now, under the judgment of Heavenly Dao, you shall be reduced to nothingness," the Great Qin Emperor said in a deep voice, pressing his raised hands down hard.

"Damn it! We can't withstand this level of power at all!" Zhuge Xiang's heart sank as he stared at the terrifyingly powerful Heaven and Earth energy gathering in the Great Qin Emperor's hand.

Even at his peak, he might not be able to withstand the Great Qin Emperor's attack, let alone now, with all his attributes reduced by 50%, he can't even unleash half of his strength.

Boom!

The incredibly powerful sphere of light pressed down hard on Zhuge Xiang. Although Zhuge Xiang turned around and his speed increased dramatically, his figure was still overtaken by this incredibly powerful spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth.

The terrifying explosion caused the land within a hundred miles to tremble violently, as if a huge and terrifying earthquake had occurred. Zhuge Xiang's body was completely swallowed up by this spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth.

"Destroyed? Before the judgment of Heavenly Dao, no one can survive." Watching Zhuge Xiang's body being swallowed by the immense and terrifying spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth, the Great Qin Emperor smiled. Such powerful Heaven and Earth energy—who could withstand it? Who could stop the judgment of Heavenly Dao?

"Huh? What's this?" However, in the shockwave of the explosion, a broken straw flew past the Great Qin Emperor's eyes, startling him slightly. He then realized that Zhuge Xiang seemed to have a technique called the Decoy Straw Man, which could use a useless Scarecrow to take all the damage for him.

Sure enough, after the shockwave of the explosion subsided, Zhuge Xiang stood unharmed in mid-air. Countless pieces of straw from the explosion were flying everywhere with the wind whipped up by the shockwave.

"It seems your ability to use the Decoy Straw Man can't be used again for a while. Now, let's see what other methods you have to block my next attack."

Although the Decoy Straw Man took the damage for Zhuge Xiang unharmed, the Great Qin Emperor was unconcerned. He raised his hands high, and once again, an immense amount of spiritual energy gathered. This time, he would definitely be unable to withstand it. (To be continued...)