Dark clouds loomed over the city.
The dome shimmered with spiritual light, and an overwhelming pressure filled the air, making it hard to breathe.
When she saw the true face of the elder in the lead, Fairy Cold Moon's pupils contracted, and her breath caught in her throat for a moment.
What a terrifying aura...
The mere scent of her breath sent shivers down her spine, raising goosebumps all over her skin.
powerful!
Very strong!
Her sixth sense was screaming at her to run away as fast as she could.
Without a doubt, this is Li Tiantong, the patriarch of the Li Household, also known as Old Li Tiantong Old Ghost Li!
That... the supreme expert at the King Realm Eighth Layer Perfection.
King Realm Eighth Layer Perfection...
In the seven kingdoms without Emperor Realm, a powerhouse of this level is considered to be at the very top of the pyramid, looking down upon all others.
Under his sweeping gaze, those with lower cultivation levels might even feel a stinging pain on their skin.
Lin Xuan, who was among the elders, remained calm, squinting slightly as he looked at the spirit boat above, lost in thought.
The spirit boat fleet stopped above the Jade Balance Sword Palace. The leader, the Li Household patriarch, stepped out with a grim face.
He was stingy with even a single word, and unleashed a devastating blow with a single gesture.
Countless starlight appeared behind him, then plummeted straight towards the Jade Balance Sword Palace Jade Balance Sword Palace, aiming directly at its main hall.
As the saying goes, "Don't hit someone in the face."
Their immediate demolition of the main hall upon arrival was clearly a deliberate slap in the face.
However, the Li Household patriarch was so powerful that even a casual strike required eight-tenths of his strength. His cultivation at the King Realm Eighth Layer Perfection made him unstoppable.
As if heavenly fire had descended upon the world, the dark clouds were dispersed by the starlight, and the all-consuming flames hurtled towards the Jade Balance Sword Palace like meteors.
Whether it was the elders of the Jade Balance Sword Palace or the powerful figures of the Heron Empire who were watching openly or secretly, they all gasped in shock, and some even took a step back.
They could only watch the terrifying blow from the Li Household patriarch; they couldn't even muster the slightest thought of resistance.
"This is terrifying... Is this what top-tier powerhouses from the top ten of the seven kingdoms are like?"
"Hiss! What can the Jade Balance Sword Palace use to block this? I'm afraid even their protective formation will be destroyed in an instant."
No one was optimistic about the future of the Jade Balance Sword Palace.
This starlight likely marks the end of the Jade Balance Sword Palace.
However, just as everyone was marveling and the elders of the Jade Balance Sword Palace were terrified, a ethereal figure suddenly appeared in front of the sect's protective formation.
Faced with the terrifying and overwhelming attack from the Li Household patriarch, she remained calm and simply extended a finger into the air, lightly touching the void.
Then...
And that was the end of it.
Amidst the astonished or terrified gazes of the crowd, the falling starlight landed lightly and effortlessly on those slender, pale fingertips.
In an instant, it was as if the ice and snow had melted away...
The earth-shattering attack unleashed by the Li Household patriarch with eight or nine tenths of his strength—an attack capable of completely obliterating the main hall of the Jade Balance Sword Palace —was neutralized by that ethereal figure with a single finger.
This scene left everyone dumbfounded, and after realizing what they had just witnessed, they were so shocked that their eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Some of them didn't even have time to marvel at how terrifying and horrifying Li Household patriarch's attack was before they were met with an even more terrifying and unbelievable scene.
Such a terrifying offensive was neutralized just like that?
Just one finger?
This, this...
Could this be a dream...?
Not only were the people present shocked, but even the Li Household patriarch himself hadn't expected things to turn out this way. This development was completely unexpected by everyone.
How... is that possible!
That was an attack from a cultivator at the King Realm Eighth Layer Perfection!
Even King Realm Ninth Layer expert like Old Ghost Li, a King Realm Eighth Layer Perfection expert who had been famous for a long time and had used his signature technique, could not possibly withstand his attack so easily.
unless...
There is only one possibility.
Ironically, it was a possibility that no one present dared to even consider.
But those two words still uncontrollably popped into their minds.
The Emperor Realm!
This woman, could she be... Emperor Realm!?
Holy crap--
For a fleeting moment, almost everyone present shared a common feeling; the instant this thought crossed their minds, they all felt a chill run down their spines.
The Emperor Realm... The Seven Moon-Reflecting Kingdoms have actually produced Emperor Realm?
How could that be!
However, if one were not at the Emperor Realm, how could they so easily neutralize this attack?
But, but...
How could Emperor Realm possibly exist within the territory of the Seven Kingdoms?
The Seven Moon-Reflecting Kingdoms sound nice, but in the eyes of the giants of the Profound Domain, it is a barren land where not a single flower can bloom.
Great figures of the Emperor Realm level almost exclusively exist within the major powers outside the Seven Kingdoms.
There have been Emperor Realm in the Seven Kingdoms, but that was a very distant past.
At least, there is no such thing as Emperor Realm in the current Seven Kingdoms.
No...
wrong.
Currently, among the seven kingdoms, a Emperor Realm has silently descended upon them.
Right under their noses!
All the powerful figures of the Heron Empire who were lurking around, observing this war, were shocked, and their eyes gradually changed.
Emperor Realm!
This is the Emperor Realm!
The Heron Empire... no, the Jade Balance Sword Palace actually has a Emperor Realm expert?
Are you kidding me! How could that be...?
"Palace... Palace Master, is it Emperor Realm?"
The elders of the Jade Balance Sword Palace were stunned, looking up at the sky, almost speechless.
They had long considered that the Palace Master must be very strong, but they had never thought of him reaching the Emperor Realm level.
That's the Emperor Realm! A supreme powerhouse that doesn't even exist in the Seven Kingdoms.
"Yes!"
Elder Chen Xiong quickly realized what was happening; after his initial shock and disbelief, he was overjoyed.
"Phew... I'm saved. That attack really scared me."
In stark contrast to the joy of the elders within the Jade Balance Sword Palace, the Li Household family members were filled with joy.
After the initial shock, everyone, including the Li Household patriarch, was filled with deep horror and fear!
Even the Li Household patriarch, who initially came with great momentum, had to bow down before Emperor Realm expert.
"Senior, Li Tiantong, the patriarch of the Li Household family of the Dawn Empire. May I ask about your relationship with the Jade Balance Sword Palace...?"
As the Li Household patriarch spoke, he bowed forward, his previous calm demeanor replaced by a face full of anger.
Heavenly Venerable Yunli looked at the group of "unwelcome guests" expressionlessly, her tone cold and indifferent.
"I am the Palace Master of the Jade Balance Sword Palace."
With a buzzing sound, a mental buzzing sensation spread throughout the minds of the Li Household.
The Li Household patriarch and others looked shocked, their knees buckled, and they almost collapsed to the ground.
Master of the Jade Balance Sword Palace?
Emperor Realm!?
And these people actually tried to cause trouble for a Emperor Realm expert?
Just how dare they...?
At this moment, everything became clear.
No wonder the disciples of the Jade Balance Sword Palace remained calm and didn't hesitate to cripple the young master of the Li Household without batting an eye.
No wonder the disciples of the Jade Balance Sword Palace were able to sweep the top three spots.
No wonder, no wonder!
They weren't crazy at all, as others thought, but rather...
Behind them is a powerful figure, a true Emperor Realm, supporting them!