555: I want to fight again

From these blood mists, specks of golden light began to emanate.

These golden specks of light spontaneously gathered, forming the golden light cluster that had just entered the emperor's body.

However, compared to before it entered the emperor's body, this light cluster seemed to have had something activated within it.

This must be why Lu Li chose to make his move after it entered the emperor's body, instead of snatching it mid-descent.

Is it fate?

Only key figures can break through to the legend-rank. Does this mean that only the fate of a key figure can activate the light cluster?

Lu Li grabbed the golden light cluster, and the cluster, in turn, merged into his palm.

His aura began to surge wildly at this moment, stopping abruptly when it reached a certain level.

"Quasi-legend..."

Lu Li exhaled softly, "Just one last step."

He looked at the vortex in the sky, "Three of you, wouldn't you agree?"

Before his voice faded, three beams of light descended from the vortex, each revealing a figure.

Qiang Wu, Yan Ci, Wu Dan!

Adhering to the principle of keeping the meat in the pot, Wu Dan naturally stood on the same side as Lu Li.

The first legend-rank, Yan Ci, was the first to coldly rebuke, "Lu Li, look at the good you've done. In order to break through to the legend-rank, you've caused the entire imperial capital to suffer."

"From now on, the world will be in chaos. Can you bear this responsibility?"

Qiang Wu echoed, "Yes, Lu Li, if you have any conscience left, give up on breaking through to the legend-rank, cripple your cultivation, and atone for your sins."

Wu Dan remained silent. He was indeed allied with Lu Li.

But only temporarily; ultimately, they were still competitors.

Moreover, their relationship in Wuguang Hall wasn't that good.

Right now, the other party wasn't targeting him, nor Wuguang Hall; they were simply targeting Lu Li personally.

If Lu Li himself didn't care, then there was no need for him to step forward.

"Hmph, how dare you insult my boss!"

"This is unbearable! Take this saber, Old Yan!"

The only unexpected person on the scene, Chen De, actually dared to jump out proactively.

Wielding the ten thousand beast saber, he roared and charged at Yan Ci, who had been the most vocal in his scolding.

Lu Li cursed inwardly at the sight, thinking how reckless he was.

Wu Dan, on the other hand, was curious where this kid came from.

Yan Ci and Qiang Wu, however, dared not be careless. Someone who would speak up at this moment, and someone Lu Li specifically brought with him during his breakthrough, was surely not simple. They wouldn't dare to underestimate him.

So, as Chen De charged, Yan Ci launched an attack first, immediately unleashing a powerful move.

"Ah!"

A fierce iron fist struck Chen De's body, abruptly interrupting his gathered momentum.

Leaving aside technique, just in terms of raw power, there was a huge gap between them.

Chen De's body was carried by the terrifying force through several walls of the imperial palace, each several meters thick.

Finally, he was embedded in a rockery, unable to be dislodged.

Lu Li's hand had just slightly lifted, wanting to stop it, but it was clearly too late.

In his perception, Chen De's life aura was already extremely weak.

He wasn't dead, but he was crippled.

Even if he wasn't crippled, given his performance, he couldn't play any role in this battle.

Yan Ci looked at his fist with some doubt. Was he instantly defeated?

Lu Li also silently lowered his hand, "Since that's the case, let's give it a try."

A great battle was on the verge of breaking out!

Qiang Wu immediately confronted Wu Dan, "Brother Wu, let me play with you. Last time when I broke through, you certainly tried to make a move."

Wu Dan also knew that he could only block one, and Lu Li would have to figure out the other himself.

So he accepted Qiang Wu's challenge, and both of them brought out their magic armor and specialized weapons.

Wu Dan wielded a sword, Qiang Wu a spear, and the two immediately engaged in a fierce battle.

Yan Ci merely regarded the previous fellow as a clown, paying him only a slight bit of attention.

"Brother Lu, I regret that I couldn't stop Brother Wu before. I still think about it now."

"Tell me, this time, can you still be like Brother Wu against me?"

Before Yan Ci could finish speaking, his fist, magic armor, and specialized weapon already appeared before Lu Li.

Lu Li also donned his magic armor; his specialized weapon was a long halberd.

He aimed for a single point to break through the surface, stabbing straight at Yan Ci's fist.

But Yan Ci also concentrated his power into a single point, merely presenting it in the form of a fist.

The two attacks met head-on, instantly causing a huge impact wave.

Both sides retreated a few steps, and by now, this area of the imperial palace had been leveled.

Yan Ci was unharmed, merely pushed back by the shock. Lu Li, however, had a flushed face, clearly having not fared well in that strike.

This isn't to say that Lu Li was weaker than Yan Ci. Both were currently at the absolute peak state below the legend-rank, with no discernible difference in their power levels.

However, Lu Li was still in the midst of his breakthrough; besides external pressure, he also had internal pressure to contend with.

Thinking of the emperor, who couldn't move during his breakthrough and could only watch helplessly as he was blown to bits.

Lu Li was in a better state than him and could still exert the combat power expected at this level.

But breakthroughs become more difficult the further they progress, and it was inevitable that he would eventually falter.

Yan Ci wouldn't give him time to breathe. For example, he had already charged again, and Lu Li continued to clash with him, wielding his halberd.

But just as he expected, his condition worsened, and he was already being suppressed by Yan Ci.

Just as he was wondering if he should try the method Wu Dan used during his breakthrough... Chen De's voice came from afar, echoing throughout the arena.

"I cannot die, I cannot die!"

"I still have powerful enemies..."

"Now that the Three Immortals have appeared, if I fall, Boss will surely be unable to stand alone, and this struggle will be won by outsiders."

"How can I fall? I cannot fall! This battle needs me, Boss needs me, the sect needs me!"

"Therefore..."

"I, Yan Zhi, absolutely cannot fall! I must stand up! I want to fight again!"

"Ah ah ah ah ah ah!"

"Explode, Little Cosmos!"

Chen De then pulled out the blood orb and pressed it against his chest.

His injuries then recovered at a visible speed, returning to their peak state in the blink of an eye, as if he had never been injured.

"That scoundrel dares to insult my boss! Yan Zhi is here!"

The first thing Chen De did after recovering was to confront Yan Ci again.

The result was no different from before; he was once again sent flying, half-dead.

But each time, Chen De would bravely and unharmed charge forward.

Blood continuously splattered, and only Chen De's brave, fearless, and roaring battle cries remained in the arena.

Looking at the scene before him, Lu Li admitted that he was a little tempted.

He then shouted to Chen De, "Yan Zhi, good, you've done very well. After I break through, you will be the next to break through to the legend-rank."

"Once we get out, you will also be my right-hand man, the most trusted of my confidants."