Legendary Clan Chief
Chapter 1068 - 1051: Recuperation, The Uncrowned King

Chapter 1068: Chapter 1051: Recuperation, The Uncrowned King

The Azure King’s formidable strike from across the Void had, despite the protection of the Mountain River Seal, left Xiao Chen reeling from the immense impact of royal power.

It took several days before ships from the Royal Beast Race navigated through the ravaged waters, among those was a ship from the Water Xun Family, who proved to be fortunate.

As subjects of the Azure King Region, they were naturally required to pay tribute. Their late arrival spared them from the calamitous combat of that day. By the time they reached the scene, the waters had already transformed into a vast ocean.

The Black Monkey Clan, once a hub for the transportation of goods, was annihilated, and the helmsman of the Azure King Mansion was gravely injured. They had no capacity to concern themselves with the Water Xun Family, allowing the tribute-bearing ship to return freely to its tribe.

In the world of the Mountain and River Seal.

Many of the Human Clan’s strongest were also resting, the battle had seen the fall of four Half-King Warriors of the human race. Yet, the outcome was nearly glorious—what was an imminent defeat turned into a resounding victory for the Human Clan, thanks to Nufeng’s command.

The only regret was that Nufeng had not fallen to Xiao Chen’s spear.

Of course, the surviving Half-Kings of the Human Clan were also seriously wounded, virtually all had suffered grievous injuries. After all, facing multiple strikes from Royal Beast Race Half-Kings, each assault delivered with their utmost strength, plus the massive impact, surviving was a stroke of immense luck.

After several days of rest, Xiao Chen’s body had somewhat recovered, but the strike from the Azure King, infused with royal force, was still penetrating his body, eroding it from within.

"Everyone, I’m not sure how your injuries are."

In response to Xiao Chen’s inquiry, the royal powerhouses all waved their hands dismissively—Black Mountain, in particular, looked utterly exhausted.

"Lord Xiao, this old ghost believes himself to have traveled extensively across the Human World and ventured into the perilous depths of the Star River. I am indeed well-informed. I admit, in the battle that day, I was truly impressed. It’s incredible that you managed to withdraw in one piece under such circumstances. It seems we are indeed getting old."

With a listless appearance, Black Mountain expressed his sentiment, causing Xiao Chen to smile involuntarily. Despite the old man’s feigned fragility, of all those present, he had lived the longest.

"Here are some Spirit Medicine and Spiritual Pills, consider it a small token of my appreciation. I was reckless this time."

Streaks of Ling Guang shot from Xiao Chen’s hand, landing on each Warrior.

Although the battle was a brilliant victory, it served as a wake-up call for Xiao Chen, revealing how weak his power still was. Despite causing chaos in the Beast Underworld, he was no match for a true king—struck from an immeasurably distant Void, a single blow from the king had nearly killed him.

Now, his ability to withstand a king’s conquest merely owed to the miraculous power of the divine. Nonetheless, he was not a true opponent for a king. It was a disparity in the very essence of life, not something that could be bridged merely by assimilating a trace of divine power!

This experience had indeed awakened Xiao Chen!

He had faced the attacks of alien kings numerous times, each escape from death making him somewhat complacent. But this incident was a jolting awakening.

He was playing with fire!

Gambling with his own life!

This severe injury necessitated that Xiao Chen seriously reflect on his path forward. While causing chaos in the Beast Underworld, he also needed to enhance his own strength or, more precisely, his realm and the level of his divine power.

Meanwhile, over these days, he had led his War Soldiers in conquests within the Beast Underworld, bringing down four to five dozen large and small Royal Beast Race aristocratic families. Even the weakest of these families was comparable to an ordinary marquisate of the Human Clan. The resources they seized were innumerable.

Even the various War Masters under his command had made a fortune. After these days of battle, his War Masters also needed a period of rest to recuperate.

It was an opportune moment to disband this group of War Masters, allowing them to return to their tribes and use the resources they had obtained to enhance their strength, thus lifting the overall capability of the Entire Border Wilderness Domain and achieving the goal of nurturing through warfare.

Seeing that many strong ones took the Spiritual Pills and Elixirs and the vast amount of blood energy, Xiao Chen followed up by sharing his plan. Likewise, these strong ones of the Human Clan agreed that they needed some time to recuperate.

"In fact, we can rest in shifts, and likewise rotate the deployment of the War Masters from the Entire Border Wilderness Domain to engage in battle with the Beast Underworld. This way, we can plunder a vast amount of resources for the development of our realm and continually raid the territories of the Royal Beast Race!"

It was then that the Ziyang God Marquis spoke up. Ever since he surmised that Xiao Chen might be leveraging treasures to connect the Human Realm with the Beast Underworld, his thoughts had also become active.

This implied that as long as the Void Path of the Supreme Wind Clan did not regenerate, the route Xiao Chen controlled could catch the Royal Beast Race by surprise in any territory.

Looking at Xiao Chen, the Ziyang God Marquis continued, "This way, we can also train the War Masters of the Border Wilderness Region and improve the Martial Arts strength of the entire domain."

The gleam in the eyes of the Ziyang God Marquis took Xiao Chen slightly aback, but he quickly understood. Evidently, the Ziyang God Marquis had guessed his method of reaching the Royal Beast Race.

"I agree. First, everyone should heal their injuries. After that, teams of two or three will take turns leading War Masters into battle. We’ll target the minor aristocratic families and some remote areas. This way, we should easily succeed and ensure safety to the greatest extent possible!"

Without any hesitation, Xiao Chen took advantage of these favorable conditions. How could he not put them to use?

This way, they could constantly plunder the resources from the Beast Underworld, providing sustenance for the entire Border Wasteland Region!

Some time later, after everyone had discussed and agreed on the future plans, it was inevitable for the Black Monkey Clan to recuperate and heal their wounds following the battle.

"With the Spirit Medicine provided by Marquis Xiao, healing our injuries poses no issue. Once we return to the Human World, after the annihilation of numerous Royal Beast Race clans, the fortunes of the human race will undoubtedly feed back to us. Who knows, our strength might even make further progress," said Shui Fu, speaking up. This conquest through the Beast Underworld was an experience they had never imagined, an explosion of the regrets left from the bloody battles of the bygone eras. Now, they were exacting tooth for a tooth, blood for blood.

"Perhaps our combat power can even improve further, reaching the level of mid-tier strength within the Half-King Peak Realm. By then, we might even barely measure up to Marquis Xiao," the Back Mountain Old Ghost said laughingly.

Hearing this, Xiao Chen showed a keen interest in the so-called mid-tier strengths mentioned by the Back Mountain Old Ghost. Clearly, according to the Old Ghost’s words, his combat power was ranked in the mid-tier within the Half-King Peak Realm. Could there be divisions even among the Half-King Peak Realm?

Seemingly noticing the confusion in Xiao Chen’s eyes, the Back Mountain Old Ghost continued, "I admire your combat power, Marquis Xiao. Observing your realm, you are barely at the top-tier level of the Half-King Realm, but such a heaven-defying combat power surely equals the mid-tier strength of the Half-King Peak Realm.

Pausing for a moment, the Old Ghost then contradicted himself, "It shouldn’t just be mid-tier. Marquis Xiao can withstand a blow from a King; your combat power should be between the mid-tier and upper-tier of the Half-King Peak Realm. Even to call it upper-tier combat power is barely sufficient."

Hearing this, Xiao Chen gained some understanding. The Half-King Peak Realm was a boundary defined among the warriors; however, the warriors’ powers varied even upon reaching this realm.

The Nufeng triplets were a case in point; Xiao Chen noticed that although all three were at the Half-King Peak Realm, Nufeng’s combat power indeed surpassed that of his two brothers.

This was clearly connected to the combat power divisions of the Half-King Peak Realm discussed by the Back Mountain Old Ghost. Moreover, they had placed their own power between the mid-tier and upper-tier levels.

"Elders, may I ask how the combat power within the Half-King Peak Realm is distinguished?" Xiao Chen inquired immediately.

Back Mountain Old Ghost answered with a smile, "Marquis Xiao, let this old man answer you."

"In the Desolate Land and throughout All Heavens and Myriads of Realms, there are not few half-king warriors among the various races, but very few actually manage to become Kings. Many powerful beings remain at the gates of kingship, unable to step through."

"However, once someone becomes a Half-King, a warrior’s life has already evolved. Though unable to ascend to Kingship, with the accumulation of time, there is a great chance to achieve the Half-King Peak Realm, just like Old Ghost here."

"Without becoming a King, the Half-King Peak Realm becomes the endpoint. Yet, due to the accumulation of years, warriors’ combat powers can vary. Thus, All Heavens and Myriad Realms have divided the combat power of the Half-King Peak Realm into four levels."

"The general level of Half-King Peak, which is just upon reaching this level, mid-tier, upper-tier, and the peak level!"

Back Mountain Old Ghost’s words were a revelation to Xiao Chen, as he had not expected such distinctions among Half-King Peak warriors. Upon further reflection, these classifications seemed entirely necessary.

After all, within the Half-King Peak Realm, some could be easily slain by their peers, while others possessed an extraordinary combat power that was not at all the same.

"There is no need to go into detail about the general and mid-tier levels. Upper-tier power is enough to be invincible among one’s peers. Only those with exceptional talents, carrying the King’s Bloodline, and possessing powerful offensive techniques could have such might, just like Marquis Xiao, who with the aid of Divine Artifacts and Weapons and powerful offensive techniques, could withstand a blow from a King," the Back Mountain Old Ghost said with a trace of envy in his eyes, for the upper-tier power of the Half-King Peak Realm was a level of strength they all yearned for.

"And what about the peak strength?" Xiao Chen asked.

"Peak strength is the pinnacle among the Half-King Peak Realm, a truly forbidden existence. Once such a mighty being appears, it will certainly prompt enemy Kings to kill them swiftly," replied Ziyang God Marquis, his eyes shining, his gaze fixed on Xiao Chen as he continued, "The peak among peaks, capable of contesting Kings. In any race, they are incredible beings."

"They are called ’uncrowned Kings’—the Kings without crowns!"

"Currently, in our Eastern Wasteland, the Eastern Emperor, in his youth, was known throughout All Heavens and Myriads of Realms as an uncrowned King, with combat power so formidable it was contrary to the heavens. Even as a Half-King Peak warrior, he once directly fought a Third Heaven, otherworld King!"

Retreating unscathed in the face of a Third Heaven otherworld King?" Xiao Chen questioned, but the next words from Ziyang God Marquis truly shocked him.

"He struck down a Third Heaven otherworld King!"