Chapter 358: Chapter 359: Get Out of My Sight
Long and lofty words came from the horizon, accompanied by the descending majesty of imperial authority.
At that time, up high in the sky, an ethereal figure suddenly appeared, his entire being bathed in golden light, looking down upon Lin Qian below.
The imperial might that pressed down caused everyone, except those from the Huaxia Dynasty, to drastically change color, as their Soul Power burst forth from within their bodies without reservation, used to resist the overwhelming imperial might from the sky.
Upon seeing the figure appear in the midair, Qin Yunyu was initially stunned but then quickly realized who it was and hastily knelt in the air, “Presenting my respects to Father Emperor.”
“Greetings, Human Emperor.” At the same time, the people of the Huaxia Dynasty behind Qin Yunyu all knelt towards the figure in the sky.
The identity of the sudden ethereal figure was self-evident—it was the current Human Emperor of the Huaxia Dynasty, Emperor Qin, Qin Lingtian!
The hovering ethereal golden figure in the sky suddenly shouted sharply, like thunder on a clear day, buzzing incessantly in everyone’s ears, “Ruler of a small nation, have you not knelt to confess your guilt before me?”
At these words, the downpouring might of the Human Emperor became even more ferocious, like a heavy mountain bearing down directly towards Lin Qian.
Just when everyone thought Lin Qian would be intimidated by this imperial might, they were shocked to find that he completely disregarded the crushing presence.
Moreover, the Soul Power of the Minghuang Emperor, which had regathered into nine dragons, simultaneously raised their heads, roaring at the ethereal figure in the sky.
“Ruler of a small nation, stubborn resistance will only lead to your restless demise. Will you not swiftly take your own life and apologize? This Emperor might then consider sparing your relatives and friends. Otherwise, not a single living creature within the Coastal State shall be spared by the Huaxia Dynasty.” The warning came from the ethereal figure of the Huaxia Dynasty’s Human Emperor, Qin Lingtian.
“This Emperor gives you ten breaths to take your own life and apologize.”
Qin Lingtian’s tone was arrogant, speaking in a commanding voice, as if the only way for Lin Qian to save the lives of his relatives and friends was to commit suicide and admit guilt to the Huaxia Dynasty.
“You think a mere aggregation of Soul Consciousness dares to make such bold claims?” As soon as Qin Lingtian finished speaking, Lin Qian sneered repeatedly, “Three breaths’ time to take your son and leave, and you may live a little longer.”
“Three!” As soon as Lin Qian had spoken, he already faintly uttered a single word.
Hearing Lin Qian’s words, all those around were somewhat stunned, looking at him with strange gazes.
The one standing before them was the current Human Emperor of the Huaxia Dynasty, a personage who could be counted amongst the powerful in the entire Southern Domain, even if he now only presented an ethereal figure of condensed Soul Consciousness, devoid of combat power.
Yet for a being as powerful as Qin Lingtian, even the might from this Soul Consciousness figure could be lethal.
If that overwhelming imperial might were to concentrate and attack Lin Qian, it could completely shatter his soul, leaving him a fool even if he survived by some stroke of luck.
“You’ve got some nerve, thinking this Soul Consciousness figure of mine can’t do anything to you?” Within that indistinct figure in the brilliant golden light, came Qin Lingtian’s indifferent voice, with not a trace of anger.
In his eyes, Lin Qian’s words were simply naïve and laughable. Could the threat of an ant stir him to anger?
Just as Qin Lingtian’s voice had finished echoing, Lin Qian still spoke indifferently, and the aura about him also suddenly began to change.
The attention of people nearby was all focused on this spot, and they certainly did not miss the change occurring in Lin Qian.
The whirlwind at Lin Qian’s Dantian had vanished, and his previously chaotic aura had stabilized, as well as the climbing pressure that was telling everyone…
He had successfully advanced to the Soul Realm of the Life and Death Realm!
“Even though his Soul Power had been released, he actually managed to get through the Soul Tribulation.” Li Yunfeng, looking at Lin Qian’s back facing them, couldn’t help but speak out with emotion, “Brother Lin really can’t be measured by common standards!”
Aside from Li Yunfeng and others being astonished, Qin Yunyu, as an opponent, also admired Lin Qian’s superior talent, which even he had to admit.
But what if Lin Qian’s talent was strong? Provoking his own father, Emperor Qin, meant certain death for him.
“This Lin Qian is really too arrogant. Emperor Qin is but a Soul Consciousness body, if he had chosen to flee immediately, there might have been a chance.” A person from a power in the Southern Domain secretly observing Lin Qian, who stood suspended in the air, shook his head to himself.
Nearby, another person, hearing the former’s words, also sighed in pity, “Such a talented person, if he could be introduced to the Great Emperor, perhaps he would directly marry the princess to win him over. Now, he’s about to be killed just like that.”
What the world truly never lacks are geniuses. So what if Lin Qian possesses exceptional talent? Who can guarantee he will remain just as formidable in the future?
Many unrivaled talents like Lin Qian are arrogant and conceited before they fully mature, each with hearts higher than the heavens.
The result is like Lin Qian, who provoked a mighty foe, and in the end was completely eradicated.
If they cannot be friends, then for such a greatly talented enemy, there would be no heart of cherishing talent, only thoughts of destruction to eliminate future troubles.
“One!” Just at that moment, Lin Qian uttered the last word, then closed his eyes and shook his head to himself, “I already gave you a chance, but since you don’t cherish it…”
Speaking thus, the flames of the imperial cloak on Lin Qian’s body suddenly flared up, and in the sea of his consciousness, the soul sitting cross-legged suddenly opened its eyes, and the terrifying national fate of the Huaxia Empire also manifested.
Lin Qian’s eyes slowly opened, his pupils completely turning a golden hue. The imperial might that had been permeating around his body also suddenly converged back into his body, as if it had never appeared.
At the same time, the overwhelming imperial might from Emperor Qin, Qin Lingtian, came pouring in like a tide, with golden light flickering continuously in the high sky. That pressing imperial might suddenly concentrated and stabbed toward Lin Qian’s mind.
“Hmm?” In midair, a doubtful voice from Emperor Qin, Qin Lingtian, was heard, because he discovered that after his imperial might invaded Lin Qian’s Soul Consciousness, it completely disappeared like mud into the sea without any reaction.
Just as Qin Lingtian’s Soul Consciousness body felt strange, below him Lin Qian suddenly began to rise slowly, maintaining an equal height with the golden light.
“Get lost!” Golden light burst from Lin Qian’s eyes as the towering imperial might inside his body erupted completely. His fearsome Soul Consciousness rolled forward.
Not only that, but the nine dragons hovering around Lin Qian roared in unison. The deafening roars made everyone involuntarily cover their ears and bow their heads.
The weaker soldiers of the Huaxia Dynasty even clutched their heads and wailed, unable to withstand the pressure erupting from Lin Qian’s body; their eyes rolled back as they bled from all orifices and fell from midair.
A faint sound emerged from above, the dragon’s cries gradually ceased, and everything seemed to return to calm. People hastily looked upward.
Everyone took a sharp breath of cold air, almost sucking in all the air around them into their lungs.