Moreover, as long as Lu Chen wished, he could transform the Light of Destruction into all kinds of weapons—blades, spears, swords, halberds, and more—to attack his enemies.
In addition, the Double Pupils could release Life Essence, which could heal his own injuries as well as those of others.
Furthermore, through the Double Pupils, Lu Chen could break down his enemies' techniques and counter every move they made.
In the eyes of the Double Pupils, the flow of time around him could be slowed.
As long as Lu Chen wished, no matter how fast or agile an attack was, he could slow it down. He would have more than enough time to respond.
And complementing this ability, the Double Pupils could also release a minor divine ability—the Chaos Light.
Within the range of the Chaos Light, the enemy's movements would be restricted. Not only would their speed slow, but more importantly, their strength would also be weakened.
Combined with slowing their movements, it could produce an effect where one plus one was greater than two.
Of course, beyond this ability, there was another power so heaven-defying it defied reason.
That was the ability to open up a small world within the Double Pupils.
With just a glance, he could forcibly suck his enemy into the world within the Double Pupils.
Within that world, the enemy would have no chance to struggle and could be manipulated by Lu Chen as he pleased.
Of course, apart from these abilities, there was another rather special one.
That was the ability to observe qi.
It was similar to the Son of Heaven's Qi Gazing Technique.
Through the Double Pupils, Lu Chen could see the destiny qi belonging to any living being, any faction, and even any nation beneath the heavens.
He could then directly determine the state of that person, faction, or nation.
However, although the Double Pupils possessed countless abilities, the only ones Lu Chen could use were observing qi, releasing Life Essence to heal injuries, and breaking down his enemies' techniques.
As for things like the Chaos Light, the Light of Destruction, and opening up a small world within the Double Pupils—
Lu Chen needed to develop them slowly.
Even so, the boost the Double Pupils gave Lu Chen was tremendous.
After taking a deep breath, Lu Chen turned his head.
He saw Azure Emperor sitting cross-legged on a meditation cushion nearby, with all five of his hearts facing the heavens.
Behind him, nine dragons coiled around him in protection. His entire body radiated the imposing aura of an emperor and a terrifying pressure.
With every breath he took, Lu Chen felt immense pressure.
Then Lu Chen blinked. Within the Double Pupils of his eyes, faint purple light flickered.
When Lu Chen looked at Azure Emperor again,
he saw a true dragon formed from intensely rich purple-gold light gathered above Azure Emperor's head.
This was Azure Emperor's destiny qi.
"What powerful destiny qi!"
Lu Chen muttered to himself. The power of his Imperial Father's destiny qi was absolutely overwhelming and flourishing.
"Hmm?"
However, at that moment, Lu Chen let out a soft sound of surprise.
That was because, within the dense destiny qi above Azure Emperor's head, he saw a stubborn wisp of black qi.
Moreover, this black qi continued brewing as it slowly spread.
"Calamitous qi? What does this calamitous qi correspond to?"
Lu Chen muttered in confusion.
However, just then, Azure Emperor suddenly opened his eyes and turned toward Lu Chen, a smile appearing on his face.
"Chen'er, you're awake!"
"Imperial Father, how long was I unconscious?"
Lu Chen scratched his head and asked in bewilderment.
"An entire day!"
Azure Emperor shook his head, then came over to Lu Chen and looked into his eyes.
Then Azure Emperor saw the two pupils in Lu Chen's eyes.
Most importantly, when Azure Emperor and Lu Chen looked at each other from such close range, Azure Emperor suddenly felt dazed and instinctively took two steps back.
"The Double Pupils are terrifying indeed."
Azure Emperor spoke instinctively.
"Chen'er, do you know what happened to you yesterday?"
Azure Emperor looked at Lu Chen with a complicated expression.
"Imperial Father, I only remember my eyes feeling hot and agonizing yesterday. Then I passed out. What happened to me?"
Lu Chen scratched his head, a bewildered look appearing on his face.
"The Double Pupils. You awakened a special constitution."
Azure Emperor spoke with some excitement. After saying this, he looked at Lu Chen's eyes, worry appearing on his face.
"Chen'er, can you control your pupils and return them to normal, so they no longer appear as two pupils?"
Azure Emperor slowly asked, and Lu Chen froze when he heard this.
Then he controlled his pupils with his will. The two pupils in Lu Chen's eyes merged into one, becoming a normal single pupil.
When Azure Emperor saw this, he let out a long sigh of relief.
"Chen'er, remember what Imperial Father said. From now on, unless you are using the Double Pupils, you must never reveal them."
Azure Emperor spoke with a solemn expression.
"Why?"
At that moment, Lu Chen was genuinely confused. He did not understand why Azure Emperor was being so cautious.
"The Double Pupils are different from the Supreme Sword Body. If such a terrifying special constitution were exposed, it would surely alarm the High Persons above the heavens."
Azure Emperor sighed and spoke helplessly.
"High Persons above the heavens?"
Lu Chen narrowed his eyes, sinking into thought.
"All right, Chen'er. There are some things you cannot come into contact with yet. I will tell you in the future. For now, hurry back and rest.
"Tomorrow is your engagement banquet with Luo Li. By then, all the renowned powerhouses and factions of Great Qian will come to the palace. The situation will be rather complicated, so be prepared."
Azure Emperor patted Lu Chen on the shoulder as he spoke.
Seeing the complicated expression on Azure Emperor's face, Lu Chen took the hint and said no more. He nodded, then returned alone to Tianchen Hall.
As for the High Persons above the heavens Azure Emperor had mentioned, Lu Chen did not understand them clearly, but he had a vague idea.
From the clues he had gathered over such a long time, including the fragmentary remarks from the Reversal System, Lu Chen faintly understood.
Above the entire Eastern Cang Region, there seemed to be Sacred Lands, forbidden zones, and other tremendously powerful forces standing over the countless nations and sects throughout the Eastern Cang Region.
As for the Little Fox he had adopted, Su Jiujiu, according to the Reversal System, she should have come from some mysterious Sacred Land of the Demon Race.
"Sacred Lands and forbidden zones?"
Lu Chen narrowed his eyes, a resolute look appearing on his face.
"Someday, I will see just how unworldly and aloof these so-called Sacred Lands and forbidden zones of yours truly are."
Lu Chen took a deep breath and spoke.
"My lord!"
Just then, the Ghost Emperor's Jade Pendant in Lu Chen's arms began trembling continuously, and the Ghost Emperor's voice also sounded beside his ear.
"My lord, all the information on the Four Great Families has been collected. Also, today's target of the Ling family's assassination was heavily protected. There was even someone at the Ninth Heaven of Heavenly Phenomenon Realm guarding him, for fear that those with ulterior motives might trace it back to you. My lord, be careful."
"Understood. Go."
Lu Chen nodded when he heard this.
In the next moment, black light shot from the Ghost Emperor's Jade Pendant toward Lu Chen's brow. Lu Chen also slightly furrowed his brows as he digested the situation of the Four Great Families.
"Good heavens, no wonder the Four Great Families dare prance all over Imperial Father's face while Imperial Father can do nothing but let them develop. These Four Great Families are completely the local emperors of Great Qian Divine Dynasty. Every year, they provide the people of Great Qian Divine Dynasty with half of their livelihood and cultivation resources."
Lu Chen muttered in shock.
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