Only those at the Emperor level best understood how much easier it was to defeat a peer compared to killing them.

The reason for this was that an Emperor’s cultivation had reached such an incredible level that it would be possible for them to recover even if all that was left of them was a tiny spirit fragment.

Yet, Emperor Fire Spirit, a Third Realm Emperor, had been utterly destroyed by a blast of fist force.

This could only mean that the fist force’s owner far surpassed Emperor Fire Spirit in terms of cultivation!

Because only then was it possible to destroy one’s opponent with overwhelming power.

Everyone present was deeply shaken by the horrifying and gruesome scene.

While several unexpected variables had occurred so far, no one could have imagined that Emperor Fire Spirit would be the first to die!

The death of an Emperor!

It was an earth-shaking event that would cause an enormous uproar even in the Ancient Nebula Road.

What’s more, Emperor Fire Spirit wasn’t your run-of-the-mill Emperor but an Emperor from Heaven and Earth Dao Court, one of the Great Six Courts!

At this moment, the crowd realized that there was a figure in front of Lin Xun.

This person had straw sandals, a rusty hoe, a tanned body, and a coarse appearance. He was the very picture of a simple farmer from the countryside.

No one had noticed where he came from or how he had come. It was as if he had been standing there since the beginning!

The sight of him simply standing there made others feel as if he was a sturdy pillar that could support the entire sky!

"Fangcun Mountain’s eleventh disciple, Pu Zhen!" whispered someone, revealing his identity. The Emperors present inwardly trembled as they recalled certain rumors from long ago.

It was rumored that there was once a peerless demon lord who was killed by a single punch from a farmer-like expert.

There was once an unrivaled sword Emperor who was killed by a single punch from a farmer-like expert.

There was once a Buddhist Emperor proclaimed to have an indestructible body, but he was killed by a single punch from a farmer...

In all of these rumors, there was a farmer and his unparalleled, unstoppable punch!

Only later did the people find out that the farmer-like man was the eleventh disciple of Fangchun Mountain and his Dharma name was Pu Zhen!

From then on, he was revered by the world as Emperor Zhenwu!

Zhen was taken from his Dharma name.

Wu represented the power of his punch. [1]

When put together, they formed Zhenwu which was a title that perfectly fit him. [2]

Amidst the silent atmosphere, a slightly depressed voice rang out in Lin Xun’s heart, "Beaten to the punch again..."

Lin Xun's lips curled up slightly as a peculiar expression arose in his eyes.

The speaker was Xi, who was still waiting in the Omega Secret-Realm.

It was due to the Whirlwind Ship incident where Senior Brother Pu Zhen had beaten Xi to the punch and killed Old Monk Dukong of Earth Treasury Realm.

Earlier, Xi had planned to attack Emperor Fire Spirit only to be beaten to the punch by Pu Zhen who had suddenly appeared.

This made her a little dejected.

Lin Xun tried to comfort her. "Elder, there will be many variables in the clash today so you’ll definitely have your chance."

It was strange to think that in the past, Lin Xun would never ask Xi for help unless it was a life or death situation.

Who could have imagined that Xi would become so proactive...

However, the subtle change did make Lin Xun happy.

Pu Zhen said, "Junior Brother, you’ll probably have nothing to do from now on, so why don’t you stay here and watch how it’ll play out?"

His sincere words sounded extremely offensive to the other Emperors, making them feel that this honest-looking Emperor Zhenwu was simply too arrogant!

Lin Xun chuckled. This was indeed his Eleventh Senior Brother. His words were like his fists: simple, direct, and domineering without equal!

A deep voice rang out, "A foolish big fish has been caught in the net without even realizing it. Pu Zhen, do you think you can escape?"

A biting cold suddenly appeared, threatening to cover everything in frost and freeze even space itself.

Even the Emperors shivered as they felt a chill seep into their souls.

A figure soon emerged.

It was a robed young man with a topknot hairstyle. Whenever his eyes opened or closed, a horrifying vision of the world being destroyed seemed to appear.

Emperor Laws surged around him like wind, making him resemble a supreme ruler descending upon the mortal world!

Panwu Dao Court, Emperor Ancestor Fengting!

He was an ancient who had earned many great achievements in the Dao War of Emperors and the dreadful might of his wind thunder art could shake even the nine heavens.

The other Emperors began to have difficulty breathing because his presence was simply too strong.

However, this was merely the beginning.

After Emperor Ancestor Fengting appeared, another chuckle sounded, "Pu Zhen, have you forgotten how your Ninth Senior Brother Ge Yupu, Fourteenth Junior Brother Ji Xiu, Twenty-Sixth Junior Brother Wu Zang, Thirty-Seventh Junior Sister Wen Liu, Forty-First Junior Brother Gu Qingqu, and Forty-Fourth Junior Brother Xuan Yuanzi died in the Dao War of Emperors?"

A ray of silver light swirled and transformed into an elderly silver-robed figure with flowing hair and beard and a ruddy complexion.

Another commotion arose.

The elderly man was Emperor Xuwen of the Imperial Xu Clan!

In an instant, two Emperor Ancestors had appeared and directed hostility at Pu Zhen, causing the atmosphere to grow incredibly tense.

Their appearance made the other Emperors, such as Ultimate Seal Battle Emperor and Great Emperor Yun Yan, suddenly seem much less impressive.

A hint of iciness emerged on Pu Zhen's face. The farmer-like man seemed to have been angered.

It was because the names mentioned by Emperor Xuwen belonged to Fangchun Mountain disciples who had died in the Dao War of Emperors!

"Do you know why I came?"

Pu Zhen's voice hardened as he uttered each word with a noticeable pause in between, "Revenge for the past!"

Rumble!

Alarming murderous intent burst from Pu Zhen as endless dao power rose with each flap of his clothes. In this moment, he displayed the supreme aura that could only belong to Emperor Zhenwu!

"Heh, we’ll see if you have the ability to do so."

Emperor Fengting and Emperor Xuwen laughed, finding it ridiculous that a big fish like Pu Zhen was acting so arrogantly after being caught in their trap.

At this moment, an alarmed roar suddenly rang out from the depths of the cosmos, "No—!"

Everyone’s expressions rapidly changed.

Deep in the cosmos, Emperor Ancestor Chihong, who was locked in combat with Xia Xinglie and Emperor Faded Lightning, was suddenly engulfed by sword qi.

The sword qi was extremely ethereal and elegant as if it was one of the world’s greatest wonders!

Every Emperor who witnessed the sword felt their hearts twitch violently as a chill spread throughout them.

Plop!

In the blink of an eye, Emperor Chihong was reduced to cinders while his alarmed roar continued to echo deep into the endless vastness of space.

The crowd of Emperors trembled.

Emperor Fengting’s and Emperor Xuwen’s expressions changed.

An Emperor Ancestor was killed by a single slash!

Who in the world possessed such terrifying sword dao?

Lin Xun couldn't help but gasp as well. Although he couldn't properly see the fight or appreciate the intricacies of the sword qi, he knew that its power would astonish the universe.

Who?!

Numerous spirit senses began to scan the depths of the cosmos.

After all, Emperor Chihong was the first Emperor Ancestor level expert to die!

It was already extremely difficult to kill an Emperor, let alone an Emperor Ancestor.

Even in the entire Ancient Nebula Road, only a small handful of people were capable of such a feat.

Soon, a graceful figure walked down from above.

She wore a dress decorated with pink rose cloud patterns, and her long black hair was held in place by a hairpin, revealing a face so beautiful that heaven and earth paled in comparison.

She had a slender figure, skin as white and delicate as jade, and a pair of phoenix eyes that twinkled like stars and were filled with natural charm. As she walked down from above, the grace she exuded could steal the breaths of even light and time.

Ultimate Demon Sword Emperor Xia Xinglie and Emperor Faded Lightning closely followed behind her.

Xia Xinglie had a helpless look on his face. He had hoped to hone himself through the battle to achieve a cultivation breakthrough, only to be interrupted by that impossibly dazzling sword.

On the other hand, Emperor Faded Lightning had a mesmerized expression, his eyes filled with tenderness and emotion. He was already completely entranced from the moment that graceful figure he could never forget appeared.

Only when the graceful figure arrived in front of the Mount of Clouds did everyone return to their senses and reveal varying expressions.

Some were amazed, some were shook, and some were deeply fearful!

It was Jun Huan!

Lin Xun's eyes widened as a strange revelation dawned upon him. No wonder Emperor Faded Lightning was so infatuated, Senior Sister Jun Huan...was simply too beautiful!

Jun Huan ignored all the Emperors, looked at Lin Xun, and smilingly said, "Junior Brother, please don't blame us for only showing up now. We wanted to see how far you could go alone but Senior Brother Pu Zhen was so worried about you that he couldn’t help but come out early to help."

Lin Xun was speechless. So they were hiding and watching to see the extent of his capabilities?

Senior Sister Jun Huan was far too cheeky!

A split second later, however, he received a transmission from Jun Huan, "The most troublesome old bastards have yet to appear. If things start to look bad, let Ji Xuan take you away. Of course, that’s just a precaution. No one can know what the outcome will be until it's over."

Lin Xun inwardly shivered.

Would his senior brothers and sisters make such an arrangement if they were fully confident?

How terrifying were those troublesome old bastards who were still in hiding?

The arrival of the second Fangchun Mountain disciple immediately drew everyone’s attention.

It also made the situation become even more turbulent!

An austere aura spread across the area, causing the Emperors’ expressions to turn grave.

Emperor Ancestor Fengting softly sighed and said, "Nothingness in an instant and the elegance of that sword dao...Fangchun Mountain’s Sword Emperor Jun Huan is indeed worthy of your reputation."

"That’s the second big fish." Emperor Ancestor Xuwen suddenly said, "Everyone, Jun Huan has appeared. How much longer are you guys going to wait?"

His voice rumbled across the vastness of space.

1. Wu 武 is usually interpreted as martial might ☜

2. Zhenwu 真武 can be interpreted as true martial, making him the True Martial Emperor ☜