Upon seeing the longsword gradually taking shape within the Xuanyuan Sheath, Chen Xuanbao's expression tightened. Sensing a threat, he immediately flashed toward Di Xuanji.

The vast and majestic imperial Dragon Qi gave him a crushing sense of oppression.

If I had a choice, I really wouldn't want to see this sword!

"Di Xuanji, you won't have the chance to draw your sword!"

When he was still several meters from Di Xuanji, Chen Xuanbao came to a sudden halt in The Void and threw a punch at her.

"Heavenly Azure Rush Fist!"

Overbearing Spiritual Power fused into his fist. As he threw the punch, a deafening explosion ripped through The Void, causing space itself to twist.

Di Xuanji's expression turned grim as Dragon Qi surged from her body, instantly coalescing into a Golden Bell that enveloped her and firmly blocked Chen Xuanbao's attack.

The deafening peal of the bell instantly resounded between heaven and earth!

Chen Xuanbao gritted his teeth and suddenly increased the force of his blow.

The Golden Bell shattered with a resounding crash, and Di Xuanji spat out blood as she was sent flying backward.

Within the Xuanyuan Sheath, the longsword that had just barely formed collapsed and vanished.

「In the ruins on the other side.」

Lin Jianlong struggled to get up from the ground. Forcibly enduring the pain racking his body, he raced forward at full speed.

The Xuanyuan Sword was the protective Divine Artifact of Hua Country. Once it materialized, it could annihilate countless foes. But the Xuanyuan Sword itself was not an object; it was a type of Divine Skill.

To deploy this Divine Skill, one must first be a member of the Di Family, possessing the pure bloodline of the Di Family in their veins.

Secondly, their Cultivation Technique must be the Bright Dragon Emperor Heart Art.

Finally, the wielder must be devoted to the people of the nation, commanding their collective will to gather the country's Dragon Qi and manifest the Xuanyuan Sword to vanquish their enemies.

Currently, Di Xuanji met all the conditions, but the process required time and could not be interrupted.

"Your Majesty..."

Seeing Chen Xuanbao about to attack Di Xuanji again, Lin Jianlong panicked. He instantly sped up and shot forward, disregarding his own injuries, and used his body to ram into Chen Xuanbao's massive, three-meter-tall frame.

"You annoying rat!"

"In such a hurry to die, are you?"

Seemingly enraged, Chen Xuanbao flashed forward, grabbed Lin Jianlong's head with one claw, and clenched his other hand into a fist, slamming it into Lin Jianlong's abdomen.

A cry of pain mingled with the sickening crack of bones. Lin Jianlong's mouth fell open as blood sprayed violently from it.

Chen Xuanbao let out a cold snort and tossed Lin Jianlong aside like trash, then strode toward Di Xuanji amidst the ruins.

By now, Di Xuanji was seated in a meditative position.

In the Xuanyuan Sheath, as Dragon Qi gathered from all over Hua Country, the golden sword was once again taking shape!

Even before being drawn, it possessed an unmatched sharpness!

Chen Xuanbao watched Di Xuanji with an eerie half-smile, his ashen face appearing exceptionally strange.

"Di Xuanji, I told you, you will have no chance to draw the sword."

"Before this, I did indeed want to witness the legendary Xuanyuan Sword. But now… I've decided it's better that I don't."

Di Xuanji, however, acted as if he didn't exist. She slowly closed her eyes as Dragon Qi swirled around her. A faint phantom of a golden dragon danced about her, as if she had entered some wondrous state.

"It seems you've resigned yourself to fate."

Chen Xuanbao smiled indifferently and walked toward her with heavy steps, raised his fist, and struck without hesitation.

BOOM!

Almost simultaneously, a graceful figure landed with a tremendous impact, standing before Chen Xuanbao and blocking his punch with a seemingly delicate, jade-like hand.

The powerful counterforce sent Chen Xuanbao staggering back several steps before he could regain his balance.

Amidst the dust, Luo Qianye's long hair fluttered, her entire aura roiling as her gaze fixed sharply on Chen Xuanbao.

"Heavenly Azure Battle Puppet… where did you get it?"

Chen Xuanbao stared at Luo Qianye, not daring to make any rash moves for a moment.

The woman before me is more powerful than any enemy I have ever encountered. Even though I have merged with the Heavenly Azure Battle Puppet and now possess power that makes me invincible, I still don't dare to underestimate this woman.

Suddenly, another figure descended from the sky.

Chen Xuanbao's gaze tightened as he fixated on the graceful figure. "Luo Ying… is it you?"

Luo Ying sized up the Heavenly Azure Battle Puppet before her, her expression turning grim.

"What exactly is your relationship with the Heaven Azure Empire?"

In fact, on their way to support Di Xuanji, Luo Ying and Luo Qianye had already discovered that the warships passing through Construct Wood to the Lower Realm were unique to the Heaven Azure Empire. And those Upper Realm War Soldiers were also the War Soldiers of the Heaven Azure Empire. Even more telling, the giant tree before them that reached into the clouds was just like the Sacred Tree on the Lingtian Plateau… it was Construct Wood!

No matter how they looked at it, this "Army of Slaughter" had a direct connection with the Heaven Azure Empire. Because of this, both women grew heavy-hearted.

Aside from the Emperor of the Heaven Azure Empire, who else could mobilize such a large-scale fleet of Heavenly Azure Warships?

Chen Xuanbao's eyes were cold as he looked at Luo Ying. "My relationships are none of your business."

Suddenly, a gust of wind arose as another figure descended from the sky, landing beside Luo Ying.

It was none other than Dou Dou!

"If you want to harm Empress Sister, Dou Dou won't allow it!"

Immediately following, Lin Xiyue, Xu Qianqing, Su Shanyue, and Zhang Yi—the four Valkyries—along with Yaya, Kuang Pi, Xiao Luanzi, and Lei Luan arrived in succession. After destroying the four bases of the Construct Wood Great Formation, the entire group had convened and rushed here nonstop to provide support.

Luo Qianye took a step forward. Red Spiritual Power erupted from her body as a Life Wheel manifested in The Void behind her. A powerful and sacred aura instantly enveloped the entire area.

"Never mind his connection to the Heaven Azure Empire! Let's kill him first!"

Dou Dou brandished a black umbrella. "There's no need for Empress Sister to personally deal with a small fry like this!"

"Empress Sister, leave this big guy to us!"

Chen Xuanbao's expression remained unchanged as he scanned the crowd of humans and demons, and he suddenly burst into laughter.

"A pack of rabble, deluding yourselves that a mantis can stop a chariot? Since you're all gathered, I might as well wipe you out in one fell swoop and let you witness the power of the Heavenly Master!"

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*A note from the author:*

*Alright, I'll come clean—the reason for the slow updates lately is that I fell in love. Most of my thoughts every day were spent on a woman, and my health got worse by the day. I was physically and mentally exhausted.*

*But just yesterday, I got my heart broken.*

*Yes, broken.*

*For real.*

*I'm feeling blue and want to cry.*

*So, from now on, I'll focus on writing and updating more.*

*Lastly, what I want to say is: women only slow down the speed at which I draw my sword.*

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