Chapter 125

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Minghuang's figure appeared in the sky, wearing a light gold and luxurious dress, holding a golden longsword in her hand. The sword gleamed with dazzling golden light, like a golden gemstone, and exuded a chilling and sharp aura that made people feel suffocated.

Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze.

On one side, fire dragons danced wildly, flames blazing across the sky; on the other, countless sword shadows filled the heavens, and stars shone brightly.

There was no further communication.

Both Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince were well aware of this.

Only one of them can survive.

"Princess Ziwei, prepare to die!"

With a loud shout that echoed through the sky, the First Prince moved swiftly towards Xiao Minghuang. He waved his hands, and clusters of black flames, like raindrops, shot towards Xiao Minghuang, covering the sky and the earth in an immense number, as if a black fire rain had fallen, enveloping Xiao Minghuang in it.

Seeing this, a look of solemnity flashed in Xiao Minghuang's eyes. With a flick of her wrist, she swept her longsword out horizontally. Brilliant sword light surged up, crisscrossing and intertwining, like a net covering the sky and the earth, layer upon layer, densely interwoven, pressing down and colliding fiercely with the dark fire rain.

Bang bang bang!!!

A series of dull thuds echoed through the air.

Flames scattered everywhere, the sword net shattered and fell to the ground, leaving behind numerous craters of all sizes within a radius of ten thousand feet, as if a meteor shower had just taken place.

Gradually, the earth calmed down, and the dust settled.

A flamboyant, radiant, noble, and elegant figure appeared, with long black hair cascading down her back like a waterfall, her clothes fluttering, her heroic bearing captivating, and between her brows revealing an aura of domineering arrogance and supreme dominance.

Xiao Minghuang took a step into the void, golden light shimmering, and looked down at the First Prince, speaking softly:

"Your First Prince, is this all the strength you possess?"

"If that's all there is to it, then your life ends here."

The First Prince's lips twitched, his pupils filled with anger and shock, and he exclaimed inwardly:

"How is this possible! I used my full strength at the Spring Gushing Peak Realm and even unleashed a portion of the Black Dragon Flame's power, yet I only managed a draw with Princess Ziwei?!"

In his original plan, this attack, even if it didn't kill Princess Ziwei outright, should at least have seriously injured her.

But right now, it's just a draw!

Moreover, judging from her nonchalant demeanor, she clearly didn't go all out.

"Hmph! This is only a tenth of my strength. Next, I'll send you on your way!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the First Prince charged forward again, throwing out both fists. Streams of black fire shot out from his fists, like dragons, roaring and scorching as they rushed towards Xiao Minghuang.

Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang's figure moved like lightning, almost turning into a beam of white light. The long sword in his hand surged like the tide, and streaks of silver light were like layers of rippling seawater. In just an instant, they turned into a vast sea tide, enveloping the entire world.

"Thousand Waves Stacking Tide!"

Suddenly.

A clear, melodious sound rang out, like a celestial voice, suddenly bursting forth.

Xiao Minghuang's sword light changed, and the ocean, like a tidal wave, suddenly surged, forming a huge tsunami that rushed towards the First Prince.

Rumble!!!

A violent collision resounded, followed by a series of explosions in mid-air, with ripples spreading outwards and sending everything on the ground flying.

The First Prince was forced back by wave after wave of attacks and was swallowed by the tide.

Xiao Minghuang's strength was far greater than he had imagined!

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The First Prince's face was extremely grim. He never expected that Princess Ziwei's strength would improve so much in just one day.

Moreover, during his battle with his opponent, he could faintly sense an overwhelming and uncontrollable force of heaven and earth. This force was incredibly mysterious, elusive yet omnipresent, weak yet invincible, leaving him with a constant sense of frustration—powerful yet powerless to fight back.

He had never felt this way before.

At that moment, the voice of the Medicine King came from within the ring.

"Boy, that woman has received the blessing of the Xia Kingdom's dynasty's fortune. Within the entire country, unless your strength far surpasses hers, there is absolutely no chance of defeating her. You'd better run away quickly!"

He knew Xiao Yan's character very well. If he said such a thing in this state, Xiao Yan would not only not listen to advice, but would definitely fight to the death!

As expected.

"Master, how can you say such a thing? We've suffered so much to subdue the Black Dragon Flame! It's all for defeating Princess Ziwei. Now that we finally have a chance to beat her, how can we give up now?!"

The First Prince roared inwardly, his face filled with resentment.

In order to defeat Xiao Minghuang, he was poisoned by fire during the process of subduing the Black Dragon Flame, which ruined his appearance and caused him to suffer from the burning pain of flames. Now that he was about to succeed, there was no way he could give up the victory that was about to be in his hands!

"Alright then, if the time comes, I will lend you a hand."

Upon hearing this, the First Prince did not show any joy.

When he subdued Black Dragon Flame yesterday, he became suspicious of some of the Medicine King's actions.

He was worried that this mysterious and powerful figure might not truly be wholeheartedly committed to helping him grow stronger.

Perhaps they intend to wait until he reaches a certain level before directly possessing his body.

Therefore, he tried his best to avoid relying on the Medicine King's power in order to break free from the other party's influence.

"... We'll talk about it later..."

The First Prince gave a mumbled reply, then roared and charged forward again.

The space within the ring.

The Medicine King's face darkened.

When Xiao Yan subdued the Black Dragon Flame yesterday, he was in extreme pain and his consciousness fell into a chaotic state. He took this opportunity to try to seize control of the physical body.

But to everyone's surprise, at the crucial moment, Xiao Yan actually managed to subdue the Innate Fire and regain his senses.

Although he stopped in time, it seemed that the other party had noticed, and their trust in him had greatly diminished.

After yesterday's events, they haven't had a single exchange.

"Damn it! You fool! Even though you've become more cautious, you've been blinded by rage. That woman is not someone you can defeat!"

Even within the inner space of the ring, he could still sense what was happening in the outside world.

Princess Ziwei's displayed strength has already surpassed the Four Forbidden Realm and is approaching the Five Forbidden Domain, and there is even a faint trend of surpassing it. Such talent is in no way inferior to the chosen ones of the holy land families.

It should be noted that at his peak in his youth, he was at most only at the Three Forbidden Realm.

Princess Ziwei, at such a young age, has already entered the Five Forbidden Realms; her future achievements are simply unimaginable!

"Princess Ziwei, we must not make an enemy of her!"

The Medicine King's expression turned solemn as he fell into deep thought.

Outside world.

Under the dense, misty sky, the battle between Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince had reached its climax.

The two forbidden prodigies fought a fierce battle on the edge of the wilderness. With every move they made, spiritual patterns intertwined, divine light crisscrossed, the earth trembled, mountains and rivers were shattered, and everything was obliterated.

Waves of energy swept across the surroundings like a violent storm, causing everything around to crumble and shatter. Countless mountains, rivers, and vegetation were reduced to dust by their collisions.

In an instant, the winds of change swept across the land, and the sun and moon lost their light.

Boom boom boom!!

Every collision between Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince produced earth-shattering explosions, filling the world with violent fluctuations of spiritual energy.

Almost every city in the Great Xia Dynasty activated its protective formations to avoid being affected by the aftermath of the battle.

"Who is that person, capable of fighting the princess for so long?!"

"With the blessing of the Princess Your Highness's National Destiny, even cultivators at the Divine Sea Realm within the Great Xia Empire might not be a match for her. Just who is this person?"

A group of powerful experts at the Divine Sea Realm from the Great Xia Kingdom gathered together, watching the two figures locked in fierce combat in the distance, and discussing among themselves.

At this moment, someone suddenly spoke up:

"Gentlemen, this man seems to bear some resemblance to the First Prince..."

"This man's appearance is completely disfigured, why do you think he is the First Prince?"

"Aura... and deduction!"

The man replied:

"A month ago, I had a brief encounter with the First Prince at a banquet at the Wu'an King's Residence, and I was deeply impressed by his presence."

"Furthermore, judging from the First Prince's character, he is not the kind of person who is content with obscurity. The Grand Competition is an unprecedented event, how could he possibly be absent?"

Upon hearing this, everyone acquiesced, and no one objected to his words.

This person is most likely the First Prince.

"So this person must be the First Prince, but why has he turned into this state?"

"That remains to be seen. We can inquire after the princess has captured the man."

The city lords of the Divine Sea Realm present had full confidence in Xiao Minghuang; no one believed the princess would be defeated.

After all, with the blessing of the National Destiny, even those at the Spirit Seed Realm within the Great Xia territory probably wouldn't have a 100% chance of defeating Xiao Minghuang.

Buzz!!!

The sky trembled as the First Prince was enraged. Black flames enveloped his entire body, and his aura surged, instantly propelling him into the Divine Sea Realm. Moreover, it continued to grow, aiming to rival the Divine Sea Second Level Realm.

He unleashed his final trump card, the Innate Fire — Black Dragon Flame!

A jet-black fire dragon blotted out the sky, stretching for hundreds of feet, rolling in the dark clouds like thunderclaps, rushing towards Xiao Minghuang, making everyone's heart tremble.

On the other side.

"My millions of loyal subjects and immortal kingdom... I beg you, lend me your power!"

Xiao Minghuang chanted softly, as if singing an ancient ballad, or an ancient ritual from countless ages ago. Tiny strands of energy surged from all directions, like countless rivers flowing into the sea, transforming into a boundless ocean.

At this moment, a vast and boundless power condensed, and a Golden Crown of Destiny appeared on Xiao Minghuang's head. A small seal flew out from her body and hung high in the sky. The invisible power of fortune almost solidified, surrounding her as if praising an infinitely majestic god. Its momentum surged forward, with no end in sight, completely suppressing the aura of the First Prince.

Golden light flashed in her palm as she thrust out a sword. The sword Sword Qi flowed like a celestial river, and the light shone like stars. In an instant, it pierced through the dark clouds, almost creating a hole in the sky!

Golden light illuminated the sky, reaching straight above the dark clouds, and slashed fiercely at the black dragon.

Rumble!

The deafening roar shook the entire world violently, causing the void to tremble. Cracks spread from the ground to the sky, as if it were the end of the world.

Click!

Amidst the continuous explosions, a sharp crack suddenly rang out.

With a crisp cracking sound, a clearly visible crack appeared on the black dragon's head.

Almost instantly, the crack suddenly widened and quickly pierced through his entire body.

Before the First Prince could even react, the enormous, mountain-like black fire dragon exploded in mid-air, shattering into powder, with black flames raining down like a dazzling fireworks display.

Swish swish!!!

The pitch-black flames were instantly extinguished, disappearing into the world.

Then, the Sword Qi continued forward, annihilating everything in its path.

140. The burning Innate Fire; the number one Medicine King three thousand years ago!

"This, this is impossible!"

The First Prince stared at the scene before him in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock.

In a single move, just one move, his prized Innate Fire was completely extinguished!!

This scene was extremely cruel to him.

He endured countless hardships and inhuman suffering, paying a heavy price, before finally fusing with the Black Dragon Flame.

But unexpectedly, they suffered a crushing defeat in their very first battle!

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"