Chapter 1007 - A Bitter Price

When Lei Dongtian made a move, the other seven Legendary realm experts from the Sun Moon Divine Sect also took action.

A huge battle instantly broke out, leading to an earthshaking commotion.

The crowd gazed intently into the sky.

The mass of terrifying splendor nearly drowned out heaven and earth. Only that ferocious beast and the stars could be vaguely seen colliding violently, and a towering arm enlarged, clawing out and tearing through everything.

The empress had already killed Imperial Consort Yu, so everyone from the sovereign’s faction was looking into the sky anxiously, revealing deep looks of worry on their faces.

Lei Dongtian—the hall master of the Heavenly Lightning Hall—had joined the fray. come personally. Being the hall master of one of the ten great legacy halls, his cultivation was already at the pinnacle of the Invincible Legendary realm.

Zhuge Qingfeng was currently surrounded by Lei Dongtian and seven other Legendary realm experts.

Many from the sovereign’s faction looked anxious.

The empress looked to the middle-aged man ahead and said, “Shi Xuan, bring some men and go up there.”

Shi Xuan belonged to the sovereign’s faction and had Greater Legendary realm cultivation. Although he was not royalty, his loyalty to his faction was unwavering. His loyalty was such that many called him Sovereign Zhuge Qingfeng’s right-hand man.

If not for him, the sovereign’s faction would have been in a much more difficult situation while Zhuge Qingfeng was ill.

“Your Majesty, the Sovereign has ordered us to protect you. I cannot decide things arbitrarily,” Shi Xuan answered.

The empress’ beautiful eyes froze.

She understood that Shi Xuan only heeded the sovereign’s orders. Zhuge Qingfeng had instructed them to protect her as a precaution against hidden schemes.

Furthermore, the Warring Nation, Heavenly Goldenrain Nation, and the other nations’ experts had yet to make a move. Zhuge Qingfeng was wary of them.

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

“Since His Majesty has arranged it like this, I’m sure he can handle it,” Chen Fan consoled her.

The empress could do nothing but nod. Though her expression was calm, her palms were drenched in sweat.

“Zhuge Qingfeng, you won’t escape today! Hand over the opportunity and treasures you obtained in the past, and we’ll drop today’s matter. Do you want a life-and-death battle?” A furious roar rang out.

“Hahahaha, cut the nonsense, Lei Dongtian. If you want what’s mine, you’ll have to take it by force!” Zhuge Qingfeng’s maniacal laughter echoed as the battle raged on.

From below, the fight was barely visible—only terrifying, chaotic qi currents surged, and the aura of laws filled the heavens, making onlookers shudder.

Fortunately, as their battle progressed, it climbed ever higher, sparing the ground below. Even so, stray shockwaves occasionally tore through the earth, toppling ancient palace halls.

Below, the gaze of Warring Nation’s Prince Dawu flickered.

The prince beside him gazed intently into the void, and he furrowed his brow slightly.

Zhuge Qingfeng has indeed dealt with the blood poison somehow. At full strength, he’s this terrifying? Even Lei Dongtian and the others must not have expected this.

After another incense stick’s time, the explosions finally ceased.

The infinite starlight fell, the storm dissipated, and the battlefield became visible.

Only four figures remained—the rest had been utterly annihilated by the devastating clash.

Sovereign Zhuge Qingfeng was drenched in blood, but his aura was still peerlessly powerful. He stood there proudly, like an undefeated war god.

Opposite him, three experts remained: Lei Dongtian and the other two Greater Legendary realm experts from the Sun Moon Divine Sect’s different halls.

Their faces were twisted with rage, their auras unstable. They were also soaked in blood, and Lei Dongtian’s severed arm hung limp—a ghastly sight.

This battle was so tragic that it could shake the entire southern region of the central continent.

But what truly left everyone in shock was Zhuge Qingfeng’s terrifying strength.

Hall Master Lei Dongtian, an Invincible Legendary realm expert, had fought alongside seven other Legendary realm elites from his sect, yet five of them perished, and even he was left crippled.

Did this mean that in a one-on-one fight, Lei Dongtian would stand no chance against Zhuge Qingfeng?

What did it mean to be an Invincible Legend? Zhuge Qingfeng was the very embodiment of it!

A chorus of sharp intakes of breath echoed across the battlefield.

Hiss, hiss, hiss.

Everyone was incomparably shocked.

Prince Dawu, Qingluan, the Man Clan and the Li Clan’s experts’ irises also contracted violently, shocked at Zhuge Qingfeng’s immense strength.

“Zhuge Qingfeng,” Lei Dongtian said with a hoarse voice, his eyes filled with overwhelming killing intent.

In this battle today, the Heavenly Lightning Hall and the entire Sun Moon Divine Sect had lost all face, suffering tragic losses.

Lei Dongtian’s hall alone had lost several Legendary realm experts to Zhuge Qingfeng. At this point, aside from Lei Dongtian himself, only one or two Legendary realm experts who hadn't joined the fight remained.

The Heavenly Lightning Hall had mobilized its full force, intending to secure Zhuge Qingfeng’s opportunities for their monstrous genius, Yuan Shasheng. That would ensure that he would obtain sufficient immortal affinity when the immortal sect opened, and he could ascend to the heavens.

But now, the losses the Heavenly Lightning Hall had suffered were too heavy.

This battle might erase the Heavenly Lightning Hall’s name from the ten great legacy halls. Recovering their strength would take years, if not longer.

“How lamentable! My Holy Spirit Ancient Nation is caught in a fight for the throne, the lords plotted to harm me, and the other princes and imperial uncles mostly remained neutral, unwilling to participate in the fight. Perhaps they are apprehensive of your Sun Moon Divine Sect’s might.

“However, I, Zhuge Qingfeng, declare: the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation’s fate will be decided by its own people, not meddling outsiders. Even if your Sun Moon Divine Sect covets our nation, you will also have to pay a bitter price for it,” Zhuge Qingfeng said proudly.

Suddenly, a voice rang out.

“Well said.”

Several terrifying auras spread out from afar. Although not as powerful as Zhuge Qingfeng’s aura, it was on the level of the nation’s lords.

A voice came from afar, saying, “After Your Majesty was poisoned and injured, we thought that our Holy Spirit Ancient Nation doomed, its decline inevitable. However, I didn’t expect you to have such a mettle, Qingfeng. It is we who have failed, allowing the nation to suffer such losses.”

“Haha, no need to mind it, Imperial Uncle. Prince Jing and the others have the ambition of wild wolves. Our royal family was never destined for peace. Cleaning house comes at a cost, but those who dared to meddle in our affairs must also pay their due,” said Zhuge Qingfeng candidly.

Although heavily injured, his voice was still as heroic as ever.

In truth, everyone understood the situation in their hearts.

With Zhuge Qingfeng poisoned beyond cure and Prince Jing joining forces with the Sun Moon Divine Sect, the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation’s fate had seemed sealed. No one else could stand against them.

The princes’ neutrality was not cowardice—it was a necessity.

But today’s battle had changed everything. Zhuge Qingfeng killed numerous Legendary realm experts in the imperial palace with unparalleled might, shocking everyone.