When one broke through from the Sequence Rule level to the Spirit Beginning Realm, their life underwent a transformation. They drew in that first breath of the universe, and the rules no longer approached them. Their lifespan naturally increased by a great deal.
But to manifest her intent, she had burned through her life force. As a result, her lifespan was far shorter than that of other Spirit Beginning Realm powerhouses. This was her greatest secret, one that no one could ever learn. Otherwise, the Qi Family would not have valued her so highly—high enough that she could one day become a Sang Tian.
At that moment, Qi Shang Jun burned through her life force once more. This time, her remaining lifespan would be shorter than it had been at the Sequence Rule level. But she had no choice. This was the only way to survive.
As her life force burned, Qi Shang Jun's whole body turned red. Dark-red ripples spread through the void from her, radiating outward. The air grew scorching, and much of Ring Sun City began to evaporate.
Everyone in Ring Sun City fled.
Qi Shang Jun was like another Ring Sun, one that threatened the many powerhouses around her.
In the tavern, Lao Tao and the others also left. Ring Sun City was doomed. The city had been made of water, and Lu Yin had already caused part of it to evaporate when he drew the Ring Sun here. Now, Qi Shang Jun's attack would be the city's death blow.
Palace Mistress Yao watched Qi Shang Jun in shock.
At that moment, Qi Shang Jun actually made her feel threatened.
She considered herself the strongest beneath the Sang Tian. Though that claim might be a little inflated, her strength was very real.
Yet Qi Shang Jun