Chapter 24: Who Dares Claim Invincibility, Who Claims to Never Be Defeated?
The spiritual energy in Su Li's hand gathered into a sword, growing more and more solid until it seemed to become a genuine divine weapon, radiating an boundless, terrifying aura.
The protective barrier before the Thunder Emperor shattered under the giant sword's ferocious assault, dissolving into nothingness. The terrifying sword intent followed close behind, slashing viciously toward his armor.
Under the sword intent's assault, the armor shrieked with the grating sound of metal, as though it might be cleaved apart at any moment.
The Thunder Emperor's gaze sharpened, and a trace of fear rose in his heart.
He felt the mighty sword intent and oppressive force pressing down on him like an invisible mountain, making it hard to breathe.
He had never imagined Su Li could unleash such a powerful attack. The might of a single sword had broken through his protective barrier and come straight for him.
At this perilous moment, the Thunder Emperor had no choice but to respond with all his strength. His aura erupted, like a monstrous tidal wave.
He formed hand seals as dazzling lightning flashed across his body. A tremendous force gathered, ready to meet Su Li's fatal strike.
Yet the giant sword's might was simply too great, almost impossible to withstand. The instant its sword intent struck his armor, all the Thunder Emperor could manage was a terrified scream.
Under the sword intent's assault, his armor shrieked with the grating sound of metal, as though it might be cleaved apart at any moment.
Just as the Thunder Emperor was overcome with terror, a powerful force suddenly surged from within his armor and wrapped around him protectively.
That force clashed against the sword intent, unleashing deafening booms. Even so, the sword intent continued to gnaw at the armor, trying to break through its defense.
Amid the fierce clash, the Thunder Emperor's body trembled slightly, as though he were bearing immense pressure. His face was pale as paper, and the conviction in his eyes that he was invincible wavered. He knew he was in an unprecedented crisis. If he could not withstand Su Li's sword, the consequences would be unthinkable.
Yet at this life-or-death moment, the Thunder Emperor did not give up. He took a deep breath and summoned every last ounce of strength within him.
Thunder Dao laws surged around him, and endless lightning power poured down from the Thunder Pool above his head, replenishing his enormous energy expenditure.
His hands formed seals in rapid succession. Lightning leapt between his fingers amid successive booms, and the Thunder Emperor's form gradually turned hazy, as though he were merging with the thunder.
A wild, violent force radiated from him, making even the air around him tremble.
Su Li drew a deep breath and fixed his resolute gaze on the Thunder Emperor. He knew that although this sword was powerful, cleaving through the Thunder Emperor's armor and subduing him in one fell swoop would clearly be difficult.
Still, Su Li did not give up. They said that strength could shatter all laws, and he feared no Thunder Emperor among the Ten Fiends.
Su Li began channeling the spiritual energy within him, making the sword's radiance even more dazzling.
He felt his strength surging out without end, while his sword intent grew sharper still, as though it could cut through anything.
At the same time, the Thunder Emperor fought with all his might to withstand Su Li's attack.
The Thunder Pool above his head continuously poured down lightning power, providing him with an endless supply of energy. The two immense forces faced off in the air, locked in a stalemate.
Sword intent and lightning power collided, unleashing deafening booms that shook the entire Martial Arena.
Boom!
A deafening crash rang out, and the Thunder Emperor's aura soared in an instant. The entire battlefield seemed to tremble.
The Thunder Pool floating above his head blazed, supplying him with a constant stream of Thunder Law power. At that moment, the purple armor covering him gave off a faint glow, destructive lightning coursing across it.
The Thunder Emperor's thunderous fist sent Su Li flying with a single blow. Its force was utterly unstoppable, as though the heavens were collapsing and the earth splitting apart.
Su Li's figure tumbled through the air, unable to steady himself for a moment. He felt the Thunder Emperor's ferocious power—a breath of destruction that chilled him to the bone.
The Thunder Emperor's thunderous fist carried an aura of destruction. It pierced through space in an instant and struck Su Li directly.
Su Li hurriedly summoned a spiritual energy barrier to block the Thunder Emperor's attack, but the violent lightning shattered it in an instant.
Su Li let out a muffled groan of pain as the blow sent him flying.
The lightning burned away Su Li's purple-and-gold robe, leaving it in tatters and exposing the Silk Battle Armor beneath, which was itself somewhat damaged by the strike.
Around the Martial Arena, numerous young prodigies watched the scene on screens and could not help exclaiming in amazement.
They knew the Thunder Emperor was immensely powerful, a Supreme whose realm earned him the title of Venerable. But they had never seen him wield such strength—enough to force Ancestor Wang Su Li back.
In that moment, they felt the Thunder Emperor's fierce, untamed might deep in their bones, and looks of astonishment spread across their faces.
Inside the Martial Arena, Su Li stood amid a field of shattered corpses and looked up at the Thunder Emperor hovering in the air. A trace of respect flashed in his eyes.
He drew a deep breath and said, "I once thought I would find no rival in the Supreme realm. But our battle today has shown me what a truly peerless expert is, Thunder Emperor."
The admiration and respect Su Li felt for the Thunder Emperor were clear in his voice.
As a reincarnated Emperor and a Born Supreme, he had once believed himself unmatched in this realm. But his battle with the Thunder Emperor today had made him reconsider his strength and perspective.
Even though in his previous life he had nearly broken into the Immortal Emperor Realm, and almost stepped into the sacrificial path, after reflecting ancient history and reincarnating, he had let thoughts of invincibility and confidence blind him, causing him to underestimate the young prodigies of the myriad worlds.
But merely being driven back was not enough!
"Still, I remain invincible in this world!"
An invincible aura erupted from Su Li, and the might of his extreme-path Supreme realm climbed higher and higher, reaching an inconceivable level. It seemed that with the slightest opportunity, he could transcend his tribulation and become an immortal.
The Thunder Emperor stood proudly in the air, tall and straight, his aura soaring like a rainbow.
He heard Su Li's praise, and a trace of pride flashed in his eyes. He naturally knew his own strength, and understood that there were very few in the Supreme realm who could match him.
But when he heard the second half, the Thunder Emperor gave a cold snort. "Who dares claim invincibility, who claims to never be defeated? No one has seen such a thing through all the ages!"
Their gazes met, and the atmosphere turned murderous.
"I dare claim invincibility! I dare claim I will never be defeated!"
"Today, I'll suppress you!"
Su Li's pride and arrogance reached their peak in that moment.
An overwhelming aura of invincibility radiated from him, as though no one beneath heaven could match him. His eyes gleamed with haughty light, and the corners of his mouth lifted in a scornful smile.
Su Li stood proudly where he was, his aura growing ever more powerful, as though it would shake the entire Martial Arena.
He clenched both hands into fists, ready to attack as if he would defeat the Thunder Emperor in one fell swoop. His voice brimmed with dominance and confidence, as though victory were already in his grasp.
"What magnificent spirit, Ancestor Wang!"
"The Thunder Emperor is impressed!"
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