Chapter 6413: Don’t Be Rash

The monster turned out to be an ant with a frame like that of a muscular bull. Its flesh seemed to be made of black metal. Its two fangs could cut through mountains.

This was an emperor with twelve dao fruits - a special species with an immemorial bloodline.

“Horned Ant Emperor!” Alch-deer recognized him.

“Who are you two? Where is the primal ancestor?” The ant’s eyes could pierce through the heart and destroy true fates.

“Threw him down there.” Li Qiye smiled and pointed at the crater.

The emperor looked over and saw the grotto island was gone, replaced by a crater. Their defense couldn’t stop the stone earlier. Barriers seemed as feeble as spiderwebs.

Everyone else felt the same way. Their barriers were based on a foundation established by their primal ancestor. Alas, it was utterly useless against that stone slab.

“Who are you?!” The emperor asked again.

“The one who threw the stone slab.” Li Qiye smiled.

“You will not get away with this!” The emperor was shocked momentarily before attacking with his fangs.

These fangs were his innate gifts. Due to his bloodline being the descendant of a primal beast, he was able to cultivate and improve them.

“Crack!” He needed no other weapon as he cut through space, time, and all dao laws.

However, Li Qiye easily grabbed the fang and sent him flying through several peaks.

Before becoming an emperor, he already had a body as tough as steel. His black carapace became tougher with the help of cultivation.

Unfortunately, he felt pain all over. If Li Qiye hadn’t shown mercy, he would have been obliterated.

“Don’t be rash, Emperor.” Alch-deer shook his head.

Horned Ant didn’t recognize him. As he was getting up, the ground shook violently. He channeled his aura and prepared to attack again.

If it wasn’t for Li Qiye’s protection, just his aura alone would crush Alch-deer.

“Clank!” The sound of a zither created an invisible barrier. Moreover, it diffused Horned Ant’s rage.

“Calm down.” A soft yet dignified voice spoke. A refreshing air came like eating a cooled watermelon amidst summer.

This worked because Horned Ant stopped immediately and stared at the newcomer - a middle-aged man.

Something about him gave a sense of security and gentleness. He looked like a piece of jade, blessed at birth yet still had ample humility. None could find faults in him.

“Virtuouso Emperor, just like the legend.” Alch-deer said.

“Fellow Daoist Alch-deer, so friends from Desolate Frontier are here. I apologize for the late reception.” The man said.

He was the leader of the six emperors in the league - Virtuoso. He was famous for being an apex emperor and the son of Fairy Companions.

His parents were the first desolate gods and the first heaven-slayers. They were taught by Desolate Ancestor and have always been together. Others were envious of their eternal love.

He was a dragon among men as well, born blessed with talent and lived a life full of love. Unfortunately, his parents shined too brightly and he didn’t wish to live under their light.

Therefore, he left his home at an early age and hid his identity to join Orchid Academy. Under the tutelage of Orchid Sage, he became an emperor.