novel against the - Chapter 1990

Chapter 1990

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Anger and shame erupted thoroughly, and Ximen Qi completely disregarded where he was. The ground beneath his feet cracked, and he burst into the air, heading straight for Yun Che. The dark energy bursting from his body was as fierce as a ferocious demon with bared fangs and claws.

As he approached, a yard-long rock spear suddenly appeared in his hand, its body surrounded by yellow light, and it emitted a dragon’s roar and a ringing sound.

“The Dragon-Capturing Spear!?” He Lian Jue murmured. Surprisingly, Ximen Bo Rong had given the Dragon-Capturing Spear to Ximen Qi, not to his legitimate son, Ximen Hong! Ximen Qi’s current position in Ximen Bo Rong’s eyes became evident. The surging dark energy storm on his body left everyone with deep astonishment because the intensity of this dark energy was far superior to any supreme-ruler-king they had ever known. It even had a hint of the lord’s presence. His earlier arrogance was not an exaggeration! His previous embarrassment was likely due to being caught off guard, as everything happened in the blink of an eye.

Now, in his anger, Ximen Qi had released his profound strength and even revealed the Dragon-Capturing Spear. Yun Che, who had provoked him recklessly, seemed to be in great danger…

Amidst the various emotions running high in everyone’s hearts, Yun Che’s face showed no signs of emotion. As the Dragon-Capturing Spear thrust towards him, Yun Che raised his left arm, and the palm of his hand burned with crimson flames as he reached out to grab it.

Ximen Qi let out a furious scream, “I’ll cripple your hand first!” Clang! A sharp sound that pierced the ears and soul rang out. However, what shattered was not Yun Che’s seemingly self-destructive palm but the thick dark energy surrounding the Dragon-Capturing Spear.

As Yun Che’s palm extended forward, the powerful rock aura covering the spear was burned through layer by layer by the crimson flames, like tearing through silk. The dragon’s roar released by the Dragon-Capturing Spear suddenly turned into a pitiful cry of struggle, and the dense dark energy swirling around it completely dissipated.

Ximen Qi’s grimace transformed instantly, and countless cracks of fear spread across his eyes, which had expanded to their maximum size due to his hatred.Yun Che’s palm almost effortlessly grabbed the Dragon-Capturing Spear that Ximen Qi had thrust at him. A tremendous force surged from the spear, shaking his entire body.

Earth-type profound energy was the strongest in defense, especially the rock-type. The protective profound energy covering Ximen Qi’s body was as strong as ten thousand layers of rock. However, it crumbled in an instant under the immense force from the Dragon-Capturing Spear.

A piercing scream echoed as blood mist burst from his right arm, flesh and blood flew, and five pieces of pale white bones were revealed on the broken palm. The Dragon-Capturing Spear slipped from his hand and was immediately sucked into Yun Che’s hand. “Cripple your hand?” Yun Che sneered, “That’s a good suggestion.”With that, he forcefully thrust the Dragon-Capturing Spear into Ximen Qi’s right chest. The spear pierced through his back and into the ground, pinning him in place. His feet followed suit with a “bang,” smashing his head and pitiful screams into the ground.

“Is this the son of the Master of the Bailing Alliance?” Yun Che raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “This pathetic excuse dares to provoke the He Lian Royal Family? Dares to insult me, Princess He Lian?” “…” He Lian Ling Zhu’s heart raced.

“Qi… Young Master Qi!” Ximen Qi’s current state, after the initial shock, completely darkened He Lian Cheng’s complexion. His sleeves billowed as he moved, but suddenly, the figure of Mo Cang Ying appeared in front of him.

Boom!

The two collided in mid-air, each being pushed away. “As a Fourth Level Divine Sovereign, you actually attacked a Divine King,” Mo Cang Ying’s face was cold, his eyes like poisonous blades, and dark energy surged around him as he guarded against another attack from Ximen Cheng. “He Lian Cheng, have you completely lost all shame?”

However, He Lian Cheng paid no attention to him at all; his eyes were still locked firmly on Yun Che.Yun Che released his foot, which had been pressing on Ximen Qi’s head, and then kicked Ximen Qi along with the Dragon-Capturing Spear towards He Lian Cheng. He Lian Cheng quickly reached out to catch Ximen Qi. His right hand was reduced to white bone, and the Dragon-Capturing Spear, which he had treasured so dearly, was stuck through his body, with at least a dozen cracks in his skull. He was either unconscious from the pain or overwhelmed by such humiliation.

He Lian Cheng’s scalp tingled; he had never seen… or even dared to imagine Ximen Qi in such a pitiful state.

He raised his head, his gaze once again fixed on Yun Che. “Who… are you, exactly?”

“Princess’s guard, Yun Che,” Yun Che’s expression and tone were calm. “A mere member of the Bailing Alliance dares to covet the princess. As her guard, if I weren’t concerned about dirtying the princess’s eyes, he wouldn’t even have ten lives to spare.”

He Lian Ling Zhu: “…”

He Lian Cheng’s gaze darkened again, and in front of him, Mo Cang Ying clenched his fists, his pupils flickering, and his face flushed.

“Impossible!” He Lian Cheng’s gaze hardened. “He Lian is already a useless waste. You… can’t be from the He Lian family!”

“Heh,” Yun Che smiled coldly, his smile seemingly meaningful. “As the young master of the Panyuan Sect, have you not realized by now that you’re just an arrogant fool?” “Then again, how could a fool like you ever acknowledge that you’re a fool?”

“You!!” He Lian Cheng was furious, but this time, he didn’t react immediately. Yun Che continued, “When He Lian ruled over the Lin Yuan Realm, your founding ancestors may not have been born yet. The accumulation of so many eras, visible to outsiders only as a fraction. Yet, there are a few newly emerged clowns who think they can replace it.”

“Truly foolish!” “…” He Lian Jue’s eyes wandered. If he weren’t the current He Lian Patriarch, he might have believed it too. He Lian Cheng’s expression kept changing. Although Yun Che was a supreme-ruler-king, when he looked at this fourth-level supreme master, his gaze was more contemptuous than that of a humble ant. Apart from mockery, there was even a hint of pity. Could it be that everyone, including himself, had underestimated the He Lian royal family’s strength? At this moment, Mo Cang Ying suddenly spoke, “Panyuan Sect Young Master, you should leave. If you wait any longer, this man’s hand may be completely ruined.”

He Lian Cheng glanced at Ximen Qi, gritted his teeth, and left a harsh word, “He Lian… Today, I’ll remember this. You better be prepared for the anger of the Bailing Alliance and Senior Ximen!” “…No need to see you off,” He Lian Jue finally spoke after a long silence.

“Hmph!” He Lian Cheng snorted and, holding Ximen Qi and the Dragon-Capturing Spear, left the royal palace.

He had come arrogantly, smashing in with his head held high. Now, he left with a battered and bruised appearance, leaving a trail of blood behind.This scene, without a doubt, would be witnessed by many, but it remained to be seen how it would be spread.

“Yun Che, are… are you… hurt?” He Lian Ling Zhu took a few steps forward, wanting to approach Yun Che. However, she stopped herself from moving away from He Lian Jue’s side.

However, her gaze towards Yun Che was completely different from before. In her wavering eyes, there were many ripples.Yun Che smiled, “I’m unharmed, Princess, no need to worry.” “Yun Che!” He Lian Jue’s eyebrows furrowed deeply, his expression imposing. “Who exactly are you?”

“I’ve said it before, I lost my memory after a severe injury, and I don’t know my origins.” Yun Che replied frankly. “Unknown origins, yet you dare to act so recklessly?” He Lian Jue clutched his chest, his face solemn, and every word was threatening. “Do you know who you injured? Do you know how much trouble your actions today will bring us?”

“Heh!” Yun Che laughed. He turned to the side, and a blood-stained rock fragment beneath his feet was crushed into dust, creating an irritating cracking sound.”Before two people who trampled on the dignity of the He Lian royal family without daring to make a sound, you act all imposing in front of the person who helped you regain your dignity.” “The elegance of the He Lian Patriarch is truly eye-opening!”

This mocking sentence left He Lian Jue’s face as red as a pig’s liver. “You!” He Lian Jue’s fingers trembled, and he felt a sudden pain in his chest, almost passing out.The humiliation of the Patriarch, but Mo Cang Ying remained silent, without refuting.

“Father,” He Lian Ling Zhu quickly pressed down He Lian Jue’s raised hand. “Both Panyuan City and Ximen Qi were extremely arrogant. Yun Che extinguished their arrogance and helped us save face.” He Lian Jue growled, “But what are Panyuan City and Ximen Qi?! They dare to act so arrogantly in front of me, an outsider like you!”

“Mind your own business! What’s truly terrifying is what’s behind them…”

“Panyuan City and Ximen Qi are indeed nothing,” Yun Che interrupted He Lian Jue without reservation. “But for important events like the ‘Meeting of the Divine Beasts’ and ‘Changing the Nation’s Reign,’ the Bailing Alliance didn’t send its leader, only two juniors.”

He Lian Jue’s voice and expression froze in place.

Yun Che’s eyes were filled with undisguised disdain. “When those two entered, I was wondering why two juniors would dare to act so arrogantly in front of the imperial family that rules over the Lin Yuan Realm. But soon, I realized it. With the imperial family led by a ruler who has no backbone… no, not even bones, two juniors are more than enough.”

“It’s no wonder that a princess who should have lived a life of luxury is so anxious and willing to risk her life for the future of the imperial family.”

Yun Che’s words were a direct jab at He Lian Jue’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities. His face contorted violently, but it wasn’t because of physical pain. He pushed away He Lian Ling Zhu’s arm, took a step forward, and shouted, “What do you understand? What do you understand?! You, an unknown junior, have no right to criticize my actions!” He Lian Jue was furious, but Yun Che’s smile was filled with mockery. A monarch and a junior… the scene was ridiculous and ironic.

“He Lian Cheng mentioned someone, the ‘Guardian Ancestor’ of your He Lian family,” Yun Che said without even looking at He Lian Jue. “This Guardian Ancestor is likely a demigod.” The slight movement of He Lian Jue’s eyes confirmed that Yun Che’s words were accurate.

“Regardless of the situation, if you truly reach that point and want to eliminate a demigod, it would undoubtedly come at a great cost. When the fish dies, the net is broken.” “So, for the Bailing Alliance and the Three Sects, the best outcome is to force He Lian to kneel for self-preservation without shedding blood.”

“And for your He Lian royal family, the best response should be to show strength and pretend to be powerful.” “The more powerful you appear, the more cautious the Bailing Alliance and the Three Sects will be. After all, the ‘accumulation of hundreds of eras’ is quite intimidating when used effectively.””Unfortunately, oh so unfortunate,” Yun Che shook his head. “A ruler without courage and a backbone, constantly trembling and fearing, must have exposed the weakness of the imperial family over the years. Even two juniors from the Bailing Alliance and Panyuan Sect don’t respect you.”

From the attitudes of Ximen Qi and He Lian Cheng, it was clear that He Lian Jue was insignificant to them from beginning to end. It could be imagined that this He Lian Patriarch was so weak and pitiful in the eyes of the Bailing Alliance and the Three Sects that they could easily deal with him using two juniors. “In response to their enormous provocation and humiliation in ‘Changing the Nation’s Reign,’ what did you, He Lian Patriarch, do? You only chose a royal marriage instead of a concubine, and you want an heir… Hahaha!”

Yun Che burst into laughter. “With the He Lian royal family under your control, it’s no wonder you’re facing extinction.” “…” Mo Cang Ying’s mouth twitched repeatedly. Yun Che scolded the He Lian Patriarch and insulted the He Lian family. He actually felt somewhat delighted. “You… you… you!!” He Lian Jue’s whole body shook like a sieve. He was the ruler of a nation, and he had never been insulted like this before, each word piercing his heart and soul.”You have the audacity, do you really think… that I won’t kill you?!”

“Kill me?” Yun Che’s eyes glanced sideways, and he took two casual steps forward. “Do you… dare… to?”

Faced with Yun Che’s advancing steps, He Lian Jue’s instinctive reaction was to move his outstretched arm back.The aura displayed by Ximen Qi had shocked him. However, this Ximen Qi, a fellow supreme-ruler-king, was almost powerless in front of Yun Che, who was also a supreme-ruler-king. Even someone with no brains would think that someone capable of producing such characters was most likely a being from a realm far above the Bailing Alliance. Moreover, Yun Che’s extraordinary appearance and imposing aura… a supreme nation? He Lian Jue had already thought of these two words. Courage was imprinted in one’s bones, but unfortunately, he had no courage, not even bones.Such a He Lian Jue, before he could truly understand Yun Che’s background, how could he dare to act against him?