At this moment, the space around Jiao Ba had already been completely sealed off by the invisible Sword Intent.
It transformed into an absolute celestial prison, invisible to the naked eye yet more solid than any cage forged from divine metal.
Life and death hang by a thread.
Jiao Ba suddenly bit his tongue, drawing blood.
The extreme pain and intense bloodiness forcibly pulled him back from the brink of madness.
All the horror, pain, and resentment on his hideous, half-dragon face had faded away.
Instead, a madness and a deep-seated resentment, driven by an all-or-nothing gamble, took hold.
He stopped looking at Ying Jian and suddenly looked up at the endless sky.
He poured out the last bit of his primal power and roared a violent dragon's cry that shattered even the soul!
"Roar--!"
This roar was not an attack on the enemy, but a sacrifice and call from the deepest part of the Dragon Race bloodline!
With a deafening roar, the hardest protective dragon scales on Jiao Ba's chest shattered.
Click!
A drop of dark golden essence blood, carrying his life's primordial dragon soul, rose from the crack.
It burned up instantly in the high sky, turning into a faint distress signal that was almost invisible to the naked eye and shot straight into the heavens!
At this very moment.
hold head high--!!!
A desolate dragon's roar, originating from the primordial chaos, resounded from beyond the nine heavens!
This dragon's roar was ten thousand times more magnificent, majestic, and awe-inspiring than Jiao Ba!
The moment the dragon's roar resounded throughout the heavens and earth, the entire universe trembled violently.
The sea Sea Suppression City, which had just calmed down, instantly froze as a mirror.
The sky stretches endlessly, the wind has ceased, the clouds have stopped, and all things are silent.
An overwhelming, all-powerful will, like a celestial river overturning, crashed down upon the mortal realm!
This oppressive force far surpassed Jiao Ba's crimson domain, and even overshadowed the Emperor Realm power that Gai Ming had previously displayed.
Ancient, domineering, and indifferent to the common people!
Like a dragon god who has slept for countless ages, opening its eyes to look down upon the mortal ants.
puff!
On the city wall, Ying Zhen, who had just barely stabilized her injuries, was completely unable to withstand this level of Dragon Might.
His soul was suddenly severely damaged, and he couldn't even groan. He spat out a mouthful of blood.
Her delicate body went limp, and she fell straight backward.
If Gai Ming hadn't promptly flicked his sleeve, using his gentle divine power to steadily support her soul and body, she would have already shattered.
Su Yu trembled violently.
The Demon Prison Domain condensed within his body by the Eternal Devil Prison Dragon God Body was no match for this terrifying will.
Like a fragile sandcastle built on the beach, it can be crushed into dust at any moment.
The phantom of the dark throne floating behind him flickered violently, constantly emitting rumbling and groans of unbearable pressure.
" The Emperor Realm... and a top-tier Emperor Realm far surpassing the ordinary level!"
Su Yu was greatly shaken and used all his strength to steady himself.
On this vast battlefield, amidst countless lives, only two people remained standing firm.
The second prince in white Ying Jian, and the powerful man in blue Gai Ming.
Ying Jian's usual playful and indifferent smile finally vanished completely.
He slowly raised his eyes to look at the sky, and for the first time, his handsome face furrowed slightly.
Gai Ming, standing to the side, had an unprecedentedly solemn expression on his usually placid face.
He was only at the Emperor Realm First Level, yet this unknown being suddenly appeared.
The oppressive feeling it brought him was like a deep, unfathomable abyss, with no bottom line.
A cold, majestic voice, piercing to the very soul, accompanied by the overwhelming Dragon Might, resounded throughout every corner of heaven and earth.
" Qin Emperor, my son is a disciple of the Myriad Dragon Grotto; you are not to harm him!"
Myriad Dragon Grotto!
These three simple words carry an immensely Taboo and terrifying weight.
Gai Ming's pupils suddenly contracted, and his heart trembled violently.
Ying Jian's fingers, gripping the sword, paused for a fleeting moment.
The Emperor Realm Dragon Intent above the sky paid no heed to the shock of the crowd.
With a gentle swirl, the immense power instantly and firmly enveloped the exhausted and severely injured Jiao Ba.
It was slowly lifted into the air, escaping danger.
Jiao Ba's eyes were filled with a mixture of humiliation, resentment, and relief at surviving a calamity.
He stared intently at the three people below, his gaze sweeping over Ying Jian.
Ultimately, all the sinister and vicious intent was focused on Su Yu.
All the humiliation and devastation we have suffered today is because of this insignificant ant!
If it weren't for Su Yu, how could he, a proud prodigy of the Northern Nether Sea, have ended up with a severed arm and serious injuries, desperately seeking help?
Just as Jiao Ba was about to be swept away by the Dragon Might...
A more expansive, steady, and authoritative voice, commanding all living beings, resounded across endless lands.
The sound, booming from the distant capital of the Great Qin Dynasty, echoed clearly over Sea Suppression City.
"Get lost."
It is Qin Shi Huang, Ying Lin!
His voice wasn't as domineering and flamboyant as the Dragon Emperor's.
Yet they hold sway over the entire order of heaven and earth, wielding absolute and unquestionable dominion.
With a single word, the terrifying Dragon Might, which had been suppressing the heavens and earth, was forcibly pushed aside.
The suffocating pressure that had enveloped Sea Suppression City vanished instantly.
"Snort!"
From the depths of the heavens, a cold snort came from the Dragon Emperor.
Clearly, he gained no advantage whatsoever in this confrontation of wills from afar.
" Ying Lin, I'll grant you this courtesy."
"But the territory of the Nan Province, my Northern Nether Sea is determined to conquer!"
A declaration brimming with endless gunpowder was uttered.
The overwhelming Dragon Might of the Emperor Realm enveloped Jiao Ba's figure, and receded rapidly like a tide.
It vanished into the vast sky in an instant, leaving no trace.
The sky has returned to its clear state.
It was as if the earth-shattering confrontation between the Emperor Realm just moments before was nothing more than a fleeting, illusory dream.
Yet, the city walls were shattered, the defensive formations on the city walls were frozen, the waves on the sea were still stagnant, and the lingering, chilling Dragon Might's might remained in the air.
Everything proves that the earth-shattering game just now really happened.
A massive upheaval that swept through Sea Suppression City has come to an end.
But everyone knew perfectly well what was going on.
This is just the beginning.
An even more terrifying storm, sweeping across the entire southern border and even the whole of Great Qin, has only just begun.
Gai Ming let out a long breath, the solemnity on his face slowly dissipating, turning into a helpless, bitter smile.
Ying Jian instantly reverted to his carefree and unrestrained demeanor.
With a flick of his wrist, he executed a graceful sword flourish, and with a resounding clang, the longsword returned to its sheath, its movements fluid and effortless.
It was as if the confrontation in the Emperor Realm had never happened.
His gaze returned to Su Yu, his scrutiny intensified, his interest deepened.
Did you understand?
Ying Jian's lips curled into a smile that wasn't quite a smile; his voice was calm, yet every word resonated deeply.
"This is the real big-world game."
He raised his finger and pointed to the horizon Jiao Ba had disappeared, then gazed into the distance towards the capital of the Great Qin Dynasty.
"Beneath the Emperor Realm, all living beings are merely pawns."
"You may have defeated a stronger ant today, but its master can step in at any time and overturn your entire chessboard."
Ying Jian walked slowly to Su Yu and gently patted his blood-stained shoulder.
His movements were casual and unhurried, as if brushing away dust.
"Your physical gifts are exceptional, and your willpower far surpasses that of ordinary people, but unfortunately... you are still too weak."
This world is far more cruel, and also more fascinating than you imagine.
After he finished speaking, he didn't look at Su Yu again.
He turned and walked towards the unconscious Ying Zhen, speaking softly to Gai Ming beside him.
"Uncle Gai, let's go back to the palace. Father is getting impatient."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Gai Ming bowed slightly in response.
Two extraordinary figures, carrying the unconscious Ying Zhen, transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the distance.
Vanished into the horizon in an instant, leaving no trace.
The vast Sea Suppression City has fallen silent once more.
The sky and earth are vast, and the sea breeze howls.
Only Su Yu remained, standing quietly on the high platform.
The sea breeze whipped his tattered, blood-stained robes, making them flutter loudly.
He slowly lowered his head, staring at his clenched fists.
Chess pieces?
Ying Jian's admonition, the Dragon Emperor's threat, and the Qin Emperor's intimidation.
The sounds echoed repeatedly deep within his mind.