Chapter 397: Chapter 344: Slaying the Half-Step Heavenly Being, Empress Wu Emerges

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Boom!

The fierce altercation between the two was earth-shattering, churning tumultuous airwaves in its wake.

Yet, such a horrifying fluctuation in the duel failed to disturb the tranquil silence of the Palace of Myriad Images behind him, standing resolute and unaffected.

Master Huiming’s eyes were filled with uncontainable shock. Pei Xuanjing’s dreadful might almost frightened him and caused his palms to slightly tremble.

Though Pei Min’s notoriety for his unparalleled physical strength in his cultivation process had spread far and wide during the past decade, it was known to nearly everyone.

However, it was only when he faced him up-close that he realized the true horror.

Bearing in mind, the Brahman Gate’s skills greatly aided his physical body in cultivation as well. Even if Master Huiming hadn’t deliberately practiced, his physical strength was beyond that of an ordinary man.

But even this wasn’t measured to the might of Pei Xuanjing standing in front of him.

“I can’t afford to waste any more time.”

Discontent and impatience clouded Pei Xuanjing’s brow as he inspected the Palace of Myriad Images, which stood undeterred.

Thanks to the presence of the Yin Spirit, his perception was stronger by multifold. Thus, he was acutely aware that the Empress’ inside the palace began to cultivate unhurriedly, as if she were preparing to halt her cultivation.

Whether she had broken through the cultivation boundary or forcefully halted her cultivation, none of that was good news.

Because waiting for her to come out would result in an unfavorable turn of reigns against the outnumbered. Even joining forces with the two on his side decked the probability of winning against such odds.

He slowly lifted both of his hands, turned them into palms, and countless thunder and lightning elements began to converge in his palm, radiating a tangible aura of terror.

The moment Pei Xuanjing made his move, the tranquil night sky morphed wildly. The moonlight dissipated, the stars dimmed, leaving only the assemblage of lightning bolts, stirring an upheaval in the sea of clouds.

Roar!

Instantly, from his fiercely clapped hands, countless lightning bolts transformed into a pair of cyan-purple thunder dragons, emitting a reverberating dragon roar sound that summoned the company of wind and thunder, showcasing mighty power.

The cyan-purple thunder dragons furiously sprang forth, setting off unending exploding thunders. Wherever they passed, they stirred waves of tumbling air, carrying an air of destruction, as if wanting to obliterate everything in their path.

Boom!

Such overpowering might was similar to a bragging tide of the sea that made the earth tremble, storming towards Master Huiming with an irresistible force. It seemed as if heaven and earth were splitting apart and the resisting force was inevitable.

Like a flatboat in a tumultuous storm, facing aggressive tidal waves with immense difficulty to muster any resistance.

Master Huiming’s expression showed gravity. He had just stepped onto the threshold of the Half-Step Heavenly Being realm not too long ago. He originally thought of himself as merely a blocking agent to the opposition, thinking it to be not difficult. But it was only when they actually squared off that he realized he had overestimated himself and underestimated Pei Min.

But at this point, he had nowhere to retreat to because right behind him was the Palace of Myriad Images. Any distraction to the Empress at this junction was absolutely not permitted.

The safety of the Empress far outweighed his own survival. Only with the Empress’s existence does the Brahman Gate stand a chance to prosper again. But, if the Empress were to perish, then any possibility for the Brahman Gate to flourish would be lost.

Considering what was more vital and how to make choices was self-explanatory.

Therefore, he had no choice but to confront him, even if it cost him his life.

He began to release his power without hesitance. He didn’t hold back and had no intention to preserve his life.

In the blink of an eye, his entire body started to emit a faint golden light. This light grew brighter and transformed into the ethereal shape of golden Buddha.

“Amitabha,” a dawning rarity of sadness showed on the face of Master Zhiyuan, who was dueling Yin Daoist from afar.

As the reincarnation of Buddha, this was a forbidden skill within the Brahman Gate and was said that only the Celestial Humans could successfully carry it out.

For his junior, Master Huiming, who had just barely stepped into the Half-Step Heavenly Being realm to use such a move, his death was a certainty.

Boom!

The golden light collided with the cyan-purple Thunder Dragon, triggering a terrible aftermath.

The wildly vigorous residual impact of the collision had Ye Daoyuan and the others, who were initially engaged in a duel, to halt temporarily, their eyes widened in shock as they watched the epicenter of the collision.

With the dispersing smoke and dust, Pei Xuanjing stood tall and undefended. Although his clothes were intact, the dim Innate Thunder Gang Qi armor surrounding him revealed that he hadn’t confronted such a forbidden move casually.

However, despite this, the horror-filled gaze of the four present added more fuel to the situation. At least no one among the four, who just saw Master Huiming risk his life to trigger the forbidden move, was confident enough to receive it, even as Pei Min did.

“Indeed, no strong person should be underestimated,” Pei Xuanjing warned himself.

He had to admit that he experienced an exceedingly smooth journey in this world, almost without any setbacks. This considerably changed his mindset, exuding more arrogance and losing the original caution.

If it were the old him dealing with a formidable opponent like Master Huiming, he would have chosen to attack with his sword outright.

However, the excessively confident him neither used his sword against him nor chose to defeat him with only his fists which induced such a counterattack.

Fortunately, as Master Huiming wasn’t able to exert the full power of the forbidden move, coupled with his Innate Thunder Gang Qi and his formidable physical body acting as a shield, he was able to withstand the impact. Only Pei Xuanjing knew how fortunately he had won.

Therefore, he warned himself not to underestimate any opponent. Even when hunting a rabbit, a lion should utilize its full strength.

Whoooo…

After taking a deep breath to compose himself, Pei Xuanjing’s gaze rigidly fell onto the Palace of Myriad Images before him.

Though he managed to kill Master Huiming, he failed.

Master Huiming’s purpose of willingly giving up his life was to buy the time needed. The forbidden move he unleashed with all his might managed to uproariously wake the Empress in seclusion, who had by now already ended her seclusion.

However, the question remained whether she was successful or she had failed.

The grand gate of the palace slowly opened, revealing a dignified woman in luxurious attire before everyone’s eyes.

While the woman’s beauty was not the finest there ever was, the boldness in her stride and an aura that radiated a terrifying energy was enough to make one’s heart race.

This woman was the reigning Empress, Empress Wu.

“Pei Min, you charge into the palace without permission. What punishment do you think you deserve?” The woman’s voice echoed, reaching everyone’s ears.

That air of superiority she radiated would have seemed fake and mismatched if it was anyone else. But on the Empress, it seemed rightfully suited.

Pei Xuanjing’s eyes slightly squinted, concealing his inner shock.

He had met quite a few emperors, but none possessed the sheer aura of majesty that this woman radiated, surpassing most of the emperors he had known. Though she was a woman, she possessed a sight that spanned across all directions, it felt like the eight directions of the world were controlled by her.

Pei Xuanjing’s face carried a calm expression, his eyes deep, hard to discern whether he was pleased or angry, his thoughts even tougher to read.