In the Happy Sheep Hot Pot Restaurant…
Mei Yun felt the space around her subtly twist, releasing an internal atmosphere to shield against the divine intent of the Divine Sword Golden Dragon pressing down on Emperor Huan.
Yet, in her heart, a flicker of submission rose uncontrollably.
His Highness has become even stronger.
People often gossip, saying that the Crown Prince Jiang Yu of Da Yu was placed first by the Yantian Sect due to the prestige of his dynasty.
But that’s simply not true.
As the top ranker on the Qianlong List, Jiang Yu’s power is unrivaled. He has long surpassed the third-worst of the heavenly pride list; the gap between him and Xie Xuan is painfully obvious…
“Li Mo…”
Mei Yun wanted to urge the young man to lower his head.
First of all, from a strength perspective.
Jiang Yu holds the Nine Apertures of Guan Shen; there’s likely no one else in the Observation Realm who can surpass him. Even comparing those at the same realm is a stretch, especially since Li Mo is just at the Five Apertures of Guan Shen…
As she pondered, Mei Yun suddenly froze.
Under the Golden Dragon Emperor City, an overwhelming divine might rained down upon one person.
And that person stood tall and straight.
Li Mo, expressionless, grasped a short hammer that looked like it had been crafted by a deity. Behind him, an essence of divine intent burned fiercely within the torrential divine might.
That divine figure, though said to be a divine general, exuded a wild ferocity. It resembled a beast, yet stood firmly against the fierce wind, unyieldingly present.
Rather than being suppressed, the intensity only escalated.
How strong is the top of the Qianlong List?
What is the gap between me and him?
What would result from a confrontation?
In an instant, Li Mo thought a lot, but also thought quickly.
His answer was to grip the hammer tightly, conjuring the power of the world, preparing for his strongest strike.
If things unfolded differently than he expected, he’d have no choice but to resort to the final move of the Fighting King’s Rules.
Fight to the end!
This thought hit home.
Genius Little Li didn’t miscalculate this time.
“Unbridled!”
Thunderous sounds erupted from the sky outside the window.
It was the powerful protector secretly following Jiang Yu.
Regardless of who wins or loses, for that protector, Li Mo—armed with a divine weapon, wielding the world’s power, and accompanied by an unusual divine intent—already posed a significant threat to Jiang Yu.
His duty was to protect, which meant ensuring not a single scratch was allowed.
The mere fact that someone spoke caused the heavens to change color, as if out of nowhere, only black and white remained, the air suddenly stiffening like divine iron.
A single wave of pressure descended, enough to render anyone in the observation realm unable to even twitch a finger.
As the weight of the world bore down, a faint golden-glowing protective light appeared around Li Mo, shielding his consciousness and body, and somehow resisting it.
But even the indestructible aura wouldn’t last long.
As long as he could utter one sentence, it would suffice.
“Our guest here is extraordinary, and our Happy Sheep Hot Pot Restaurant isn’t easy to mess with!”
In the back courtyard, another powerful aura surged.
It was his external incarnation, activated the Mirage Spirit Pearl, performing a routine task with ease.
Effects!
Amidst a color-drained world, a sway of azure lotus bloomed, untainted by dust, pure and clear.
Rooted in the chaotic void, its nine leaves formed a canopy, cycling through the cycle of decay and flourishing, as if it had stepped through time and space.
At the center of the azure lotus sat a figure, whose features were indistinct, yet exuded an unparalleled elegance.
Mei Yun: “??”
Since when did the back courtyard of the hotpot restaurant hide such a powerful being?
Little Princess Jiang, equally baffled, felt there was something familiar about it.
It seemed her master had mentioned a scene like this in a book…
Ke Mo patted her head and put a finger to his lips, signaling her to be quiet for now.
“Where do you hail from?”
The thunderous voice reverberated in the void, as the protector behind the Crown Prince asked.
“From nowhere, everywhere.”
The figure in the center of the azure lotus replied indifferently.
“Do you know what kind of consequences you’ve invited? Are you not afraid of being asked for an explanation later?”
Thunder boomed across the sky again, and the protector seemed to be growing angry, ready to strike with fury.
“Ha…”
The figure above the azure lotus snickered coldly:
“With my presence, why should I explain anything to others?”
Azure light surged, and the seated figure on the azure lotus suddenly stood, ready to fight without hesitation!
“……”
A strange silence followed.
After what felt like an eternity, the protector finally huffed, slowly retreated, allowing the color-drained world to return to its original state.
Ke Mo remained calm and composed, but inside he was relieved.
Fortunately, the other party’s mission was to protect that Crown Prince, cautious of collateral damage, and wouldn’t dare unleash a full battle against someone of the same realm.
“We shall meet again.”
Jiang Yu’s eyes glinted, looking deeply at them.
Not sure if he was looking at Ke Mo or Little Jiang.
Ke Mo gently patted Little Princess Jiang’s head, ignoring the meaning behind Jiang Yu’s words, whether it was a threat or something else.
He just softly said:
“She’s given her all, she owes no one.”
The figure stepping out with the divine city behind him seemed to sway imperceptibly.
…
At the Main Peak Great Hall of the Qingyuan Sect.
At this moment, it was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard. The elders were still in a daze, trying to process the earlier shocking events, causing their brains to feel a little fried.
Not just the Qingyuan Sect.
The confrontation of what seemed like a seventh realm powerhouse could be felt throughout the entire Ziyang Mansion, like an omen of impending doom.
“Was that just… the protector behind His Highness?”
“His Highness not only got into a conflict but even had an expert behind him appear?”
“The opponent doesn’t seem simple… Looking at this situation, they don’t appear to be from the Huanmo Sect.”
“Could it be a successor of a hidden sect or a strong figure from such a sect?”
Some concealed sects have profound origins, even the Yantian Sect struggles to incorporate them.
Clearly, this situation has exceeded the Qingyuan Sect’s control.
Just as they were chattering, a gust of cloud descended into the Main Peak Great Hall.
“Ke Mo, I’m relieved to see you safe. I was worried you might have run into trouble.”
Xue Jing, seeing Ke Mo, finally released his anxious heart.
“Little Mo, you were at the hotpot restaurant earlier?”
Shangguan Wencang asked in concern:
“What exactly happened just now?”
“I showcased my skills today and might have slightly shown off by slapping them in the face.”
Ke Mo thought for a moment and summarized.
“?”
The elders, who recognized all the words, found them all jumbled together and did not quite understand.
“Slapped someone? Who did you slap…”
“Jiang Yu.”
“？？？”
