Heavenly Dao Engine
Chapter 1096 - 1096 0643 Seriously Injured_2

Chapter 1096: Chapter 0643: Seriously Injured_2 Chapter 1096: Chapter 0643: Seriously Injured_2 The splendid victory was not without a price; both adornments and both pieces of armor that Emperor Bahuang wore were shattered to pieces, leaving none behind.

If judged solely on quantity, exchanging four items for Qi Tian’s five Wolf Teeth Knives might seem like a gain for Emperor Bahuang. However, from an economic standpoint, the exchange was a considerable loss for him. How many materials were used to craft the mere Wolf Teeth Knives compared to the precious natural treasures needed for just one piece of armor? It was simply incomparable.

Emperor Bahuang felt like crying without tears. The defensive ornaments and armors that he had acquired through immense effort were believed to protect him as he covertly accumulated power, providing an opportunity for him to dominate in Eastern Capital City. Unexpectedly, not a single piece of defensive magic weapon remained, including that of Li Xiangyun’s, leaving him with only two weapons in total—one in his hand and one in Li Xiangyun’s, with no more to spare.

At this moment, Emperor Bahuang was at his wits’ end. Realizing he could not delay any longer, his previous composure backed by four defensive magic weapons was gone. He had to recklessly use his Half-step Nascent Soul level flying sword to carve a bloody path for himself in the shortest time possible, fighting his way out of Yonghe Palace. In other words, he had to abandon any reluctance to suffer or sustain serious injuries, and instead be prepared to risk it all to stand a chance of breaking through.

Emperor Bahuang steeled his resolve with the stakes being his life and possessions. Without the slightest hesitation, he brandished his flying sword and struck at the Gold Core Realm cultivator in front of him, channeling his magic power to the extreme, ready to fight desperately.

Qi Tian shook his head at the destruction of Emperor Bahuang’s four defensive magic weapons. He wasn’t entirely satisfied with the outcome. He had assumed that deploying five Wolf Teeth Knives—one to counter each magic weapon—would leave one spare. This last one should have torn a hole in Emperor Bahuang, but things had not gone as expected.

Seeing Emperor Bahuang wield his flying sword with a desperate force that caused grave injuries to a Gold Core Realm cultivator in front of him, Qi Tian knew that if Emperor Bahuang were allowed to continue, the numerous cultivators attacking him might be substantially reduced, although even then, they might not be able to stop him.

Knowing he could no longer delay, Qi Tian flipped his wrist and took out the Yonghe Stick. With a loud shout, he declared, “Emperor Bahuang, your adversary is me. Let me be the one to face you.”

Emperor Bahuang had not yet confronted Qi Tian, but at this moment, he was absolutely certain that this young man blocking his path with a stick was Qi Tian. The reason was simple—Emperor Bahuang was all too familiar with the war weapon in the form of a stick because it was the very one he had sent to Qi Tian through Emperor Yonghe.

A cold smirk appeared on the corner of Emperor Bahuang’s mouth. He said, “Qi Tian, I have long wanted to have a bout with you, and to my surprise, today I get my wish. Today, I shall grant you your desire so that you may see the vast gap between a green boy like you and I.”

While Emperor Bahuang and Qi Tian exchanged words, the Gold Core Realm cultivators surrounding Emperor Bahuang quickly cleared the area to provide space for their conflict.

Emperor Bahuang was the first to strike, sweeping his flying sword to unleash a sword beam over a dozen feet long, aiming to split Qi Tian in two, a truly terrifying sight.

Qi Tian did not shy away; he activated the Heavenly Dao Engine, enhancing the powers granted to him to their pinnacle, significantly increasing both his speed and strength.

Qi Tian felt explosive power surging through him, his eyes glinting sharply, his energy soaring to the skies as he swung the Yonghe Stick at Emperor Bahuang.

The Yonghe Stick was the first to collide with the sword lights unleashed by Emperor Bahuang, effortlessly smashing them before continuing towards Emperor Bahuang at an unstoppable speed.

Emperor Bahuang was shocked and bewildered. He was very familiar with Qi Tian’s Yonghe Stick and had not expected Qi Tian to be able to wield its power to such an extent. Even more surprising was that Qi Tian had actually managed to remove the hidden traps within the Yonghe Stick. Instead of becoming an instrument for Qi Tian’s persecution, the stick had now enhanced his power, becoming a troublesome force Emperor Bahuang had to face.

The great emperor grew somewhat panicked, brandishing his flying sword and unleashing more sword lights, hoping to block Qi Tian’s Yonghe Stick.

But Emperor Bahuang soon realized that the combat power Qi Tian released was far too strong, overwhelmingly surpassing him. No matter how formidable the sword lights he released, nor how many he conjured, none could stop Qi Tian’s Yonghe Stick.

In Emperor Bahuang’s eyes, the Yonghe Stick rapidly magnified until, in the blink of an eye, it struck him hard. Emperor Bahuang felt as if he had been rammed by a raging bull in his chest and abdomen. His breath grew labored as multiple ribs fractured and pierced into his organs. His vision darkened, and with a mouthful of fresh blood, he was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, unconscious.

Watching Emperor Bahuang fall to the ground, Qi Tian let out a long sigh of relief. The blow from the stick seemed effortless, but it had greatly depleted Qi Tian’s energy. While it had not drained him as much as swinging a Nascent Soul Master’s flying sword, it was nearly as exhaustive. At least seventy percent of the True Essence within Qi Tian had been spent on that single strike, making it impossible for him to deliver a second blow anytime soon.

Qi Tian pointed the Yonghe Stick at Emperor Bahuang and ordered, “Capture him.”

The Gold Core Realm experts who had just been besieging Emperor Bahuang swarmed forward, clumsily tying him up. At this moment, their eagerness was unmatched, for Gold Core Realm experts like them might never get another chance in their lifetime to personally bind a prince.

Li Xiangyun was the first to notice Emperor Bahuang had been seriously injured. His eyes were bloodshot with rage, and he intended to rush over to save him. Already under strain from the Huoyang Emperor’s and the other Gold Core Realm cultivators’ siege, Li Xiangyun now exposed a major weakness as he attempted to save Emperor Bahuang. Seizing the opportune moment, the Huoyang Emperor acted decisively and hurled his Wolf Teeth Knife.

If it had been just before, the Wolf Teeth Knife might not have been certain to hit Li Xiangyun, but now, Li Xiangyun had no chance to dodge and was struck squarely, leaving a gaping hole in his body. He slumped to the ground as well.

The Huoyang Emperor laughed heartily and waved his hand, ordering, “Capture Li Xiangyun before he can escape.”

Seeing both Emperor Bahuang and Li Xiangyun injured and captured, Emperor Wenzhi was distressed and worried, but he was helpless. With Emperor Jianwu leading twenty or so Gold Core Realm experts against the three of them, they had already been struggling to hold their own. They had held out hope that Emperor Bahuang and Li Xiangyun could assist them, but now, that hope was gone.

Emperor Jianwu said, “Wenzhi, I am giving you a chance. Surrender immediately with your men, and you may yet live. But if you remain deluded and resist to the end, then do not blame me for being ruthless. I have a high-quality Wolf Teeth Knife that can break through all the defensive magical artifacts you wear. Would you like to taste its edge? I can assure you, a single strike could send you directly to the afterlife, sparing you much pain—if you’re lucky.”