The Strongest Mythical Emperor
Chapter 857: Challenge to a Duel

Chapter 857: Chapter 857: Challenge to a Duel

"Fate is not to be defied,"

a voice devoid of any emotion echoed in Qin Jun’s mind, causing his figure to tremble, but he did not stop.

"There is nothing that cannot be defied!"

The low roar of Ji Yongsheng emanated from Qin Jun, at this moment, he and Qin Jun were indistinguishable, Ji Yongsheng’s soul and Qin Jun’s body became one to fight against fate.

Millions of beings had their eyes fixed on him, at this moment, he became the sole protagonist between heaven and earth, facing the high and mighty Eye of Fate.

The two Great Dao Birth Wheels spun wildly, creating a whistling wind that made one’s scalp tingle.

Getting closer and closer to the Eye of Fate.

Just then, the pupil of the Eye of Fate suddenly contracted and, in an instant, it shot out clusters of black flames towards Qin Jun, as if they were rings of fire.

"Roar—"

The Extreme Flame Demon exploded with a roar that could shake the heavens and move the Ghost Gods, raising both hands, each grasping a Great Dao Birth Wheel, pressing towards the Eye of Fate.

The black flames clashed with the Great Dao Birth Wheels in an instant, sending sparks flying in all directions. Even in front of the Extreme Flame Demon, the collected black flames were vast like an ocean, emitting not heat but a bone-chilling cold.

Many buildings in the Holy City were covered with frost, cold winds howled through the streets of the city.

The Extreme Flame Demon’s body also began to freeze, starting from the hands, frost crept over the flames, a soul-piercing coldness afflicted both Qin Jun and Ji Yongsheng.

All the warriors below were sweating for Qin Jun, for this extremely yin flame was absolutely terrifying, a moment’s inattention could lead to eternal doom.

"Is this the power of fate?"

Bai Ze muttered to herself, she was knowledgeable about the past and present and had a touch of the Way of Fate about her.

Being the most highly cultivated individual present, she could feel the terror of the Eye of Fate the most, it was a fear of an impossible adversary.

Especially the black flames shot out by the Eye of Fate, even looking at them from a distance made her shiver with fear.

Suddenly, she found herself unable to understand Qin Jun, she had somewhat believed before that Qin Jun was arrogant only because of his followers, but now it seemed Qin Jun’s arrogance was in his bones, daring to resist fate.

That was something even Donghuang Taiyi could not compare to.

Donghuang Taiyi was also arrogant, but he always bowed his head in front of the saints.

And fate, that was an existence surpassing even the saints. Even though this was only the Eye of Fate, Qin Jun’s disregard for the will of fate earned her genuine admiration.

But more than that, she was worried, how far could Great Qin Heaven go if it offended fate?

Meanwhile, the Extreme Flame Demon had been frozen by the black flames, Qin Jun stayed suspended in mid-air, gradually submerged by the black inferno, which filled all beings with panic.

If Qin Jun were to die, the Great Qin Heaven would certainly be thrown into chaos!

"Damn it... what is this flame?"

Qin Jun cursed inwardly, with Ji Yongsheng also struggling in vain to break free from the black flames.

Ji Yongsheng at his peak had fallen before gods, let alone now when he was mere a wisp of a divine soul, the prospect of defying fate was bleak from the start, it was something he had anticipated.

"It seems we’ve really run into trouble this time,"

Ji Yongsheng said with a wry smile. His words didn’t demoralize Qin Jun but rather fueled his anger.

He didn’t want it to end here!

Just then, a Sword Energy swept past, grazing the Extreme Flame Demon and slicing through the black flames.

The strangest thing was, this Sword Energy seemed corrosive, rapidly dissipating the black flames.

Liu Ruolai was seen holding the Baijing Command Sword, flying towards them; clearly, the Sword Energy was her doing.

"My heavens... Are both His Majesty and Her Holiness going against the heavens?"

Luo Shixin nearly went mad as he shouted, facing the Eye of Fate, he dared not move anymore, but the fact that Qin Jun and Liu Ruolai still dared to fight was a huge blow to his confidence.

No one answered because everyone was in shock, unable to extricate themselves.

Liu Ruolai flew to Qin Jun’s side and whispered softly, "You needn’t be persistent, I am going to accept Fate’s inheritance next and carry out the mission I’m supposed to."

After saying this, Liu Ruolai couldn’t help feeling heartache, but the feeling quickly disappeared.

She had no doubts, knowing it was Fate at work.

Fate was continuously erasing her feelings for Qin Jun; at first, she was very angry and afraid, but later she became numb.

She knew well that Fate was irreversible, so to avoid implicating Qin Jun, she could only leave him.

"Is that truly what you feel?"

Qin Jun asked through clenched teeth, frozen in place and unable to move.

Liu Ruolai nodded gently and then said, "Do not vainly struggle against Fate, it’s not worth it, it’s a shackle not even immortals or gods can escape."

Qin Jun became even more infuriated upon hearing this, in his opinion, Liu Ruolai was being fooled by that so-called Fate.

Seeing Qin Jun’s face filled with unwillingness, even under the influence of Fate, Liu Ruolai’s heart softened.

"Wait till my inheritance is complete, I’ll come back, and then we’ll have a battle. If you win, I’ll give up the identity of the Child of Fate," Liu Ruolai said with a light opening of her lips.

She even knew the terrifying nature of Fate’s inheritance; once she returned, her cultivation would reach far beyond Qin Jun’s current realm, and Qin Jun would surely be left far behind.

At that time, Qin Jun would understand the gap between him and Fate.

"Ding! Main quest triggered—Defeat the Child of Fate! Quest details: The current Child of Fate has challenged the host to battle; if the host can defeat the Child of Fate, they will obtain one God and Demon summon chance, one God and Demon peak opportunity, and one God and Demon instance opportunity!"

The system notification followed, engendering a blaze of anger within Qin Jun as he sank into a deep bitterness, realizing he was still too weak.

"If you leave, in what year and month will I be able to see you again?" Qin Jun asked through clenched teeth, while Ji Yongsheng struggled ceaselessly, the ice that entombed the Extreme Flame Demon God starting to crack.

"The land of inheritance I’m going to is in another space. When I come out, the Eye of Fate will open again, right above the Holy City."

Liu Ruolai whispered, and as she spoke, her figure began to fly towards the Eye of Fate.

—Ping—

The Extreme Flame Demon God shattered the surrounding ice and instinctively reached out to grab Liu Ruolai.

But just as he was about to catch Liu Ruolai, the Extreme Flame Demon God suddenly stopped.

"What are you doing? Do you want her to leave?"

Ji Yongsheng shouted in surprise. The reason the Extreme Flame Demon God stopped was that Qin Jun’s will was resisting.

"Let her go!"

Qin Jun roared lowly, his gaze towards Liu Ruolai growing complicated.

If the system triggered a quest, it meant Liu Ruolai would be safe, and she was destined to battle Qin Jun in the future.

At the same time, Liu Ruolai’s words also stirred Qin Jun; what good would it do for him to insist on keeping her now?

It would be better to let go and allow Liu Ruolai to become stronger. Once her inheritance was complete, Qin Jun would prove to her that he was powerful, powerful enough to struggle against Fate!

Moreover, Liu Ruolai was not exactly being taken away to suffer; Fate, as elusive as the Heavenly Dao, had no consciousness of its own, only rules.

The Child of Fate was like a child under Fate’s protection, destined to reach the highest peak, and Liu Ruolai staying behind Qin Jun would only delay her progress.

"It’s good that you understand this," Ji Yongsheng sighed, and then his tone shifted as he laughed, "To struggle against Fate is something I didn’t even dare to think about before. Perhaps you can surpass me."