74: Chapter 74 Hero Saves the Beauty, Let's See Who Will Save You This Time

"The Sword God Clan!" The elder was shocked upon hearing this.

"The Immortal Daoist Lineage, the Sword God Clan... What is your status within the clan?"

Jian Wushuang returned to the air above the ten thousand soul banner. "Old bird, what do you care who I am? Why, are you afraid now that you've heard of the Sword God Clan? Weren't you saying I wouldn't walk out of this Qingxuan Holy Land?"

"How about this, I'll give you a chance. Why don't you call everyone from your Golden Peng Clan over here?"

Seeing this, Xiao Peng Wang said angrily, "Jian Wushuang, you're looking for death! Do you really think my Golden Peng Clan wouldn't dare to kill you?"

However, after hearing the name Jian Wushuang, the elder immediately pulled Xiao Peng Wang back.

"So it is the Sword God Son. This old man's tone was a bit too arrogant. How about this: I will take the Young Master and leave now, and we shall act as if this never happened?"

"Third Uncle, we can't leave. That kid obtained an Imperial Treasure, and it's very likely he obtained a great emperors inheritance as well."

Xiao Peng Wang pointed at Chu Chen and said, "Third Uncle, I personally felt that Imperial Might. There is absolutely no mistake."

As soon as these words were spoken, the elder's eyes filled with astonishment. Throughout history, anything associated with the word 'Imperial' would trigger a mad scramble among the major powers of the Nine Provinces.

The elder spoke up, "I see. It seems the Sword God Son wishes to protect this person."

"However, as for a great emperors inheritance, I'm afraid even the Sword God Son might not be able to protect it."

The elder then scanned the crowd, spotting the Azure Dragon Clan, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox Clan, and the Phoenix Clan.

A smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. "With such a major event, why haven't you juniors notified your clans yet? Do you intend to just watch as a great emperors inheritance is carried away like this?"

With that, the elder fled with Xiao Peng Wang. This matter was of immense importance; he needed to return to the clan to discuss it.

A great emperors inheritance was a rare occurrence throughout the ages; even the Sword God Clan would certainly be unable to protect that human ant.

Jian Wushuang scanned the remaining people. "What, you're all still not leaving? Are you waiting for me to cut you down?"

Wang Jian looked at Jian Wushuang with eyes full of rage. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Jian Wushuang's cold eyes, which lacked even a trace of emotion, and immediately swallowed his words.

By now, Chu Chen had completely refined the Source Power and that sliver of Imperial Intent.

After Xiao Hei finished devouring all the cultivators, his realm had even broken through to the First Level of Sendai.

Powerful energy coursed through Chu Chen's body; he had also broken through to the First Level of the Divine Fire Realm.

He retracted the ten thousand soul banner, and the crimson barrier dissipated along with it.

"Brother Jian, thank you. Leave the rest to me."

Within Chu Chen's eyes, golden flames were burning; this was the Golden Crow Divine Fire, capable of incinerating all things.

Seeing this, Jian Wushuang seemed to sense something.

"Brother Chu truly is a person of great destiny. I didn't expect you to actually obtain this thing."

Jian Wushuang stepped aside. "Brother Chu, how about I hold the line for you?"

Hearing this, Chu Chen replied, "Then I shall thank Brother Jian."

Seeing Chu Chen walk out, Leng Qingfeng could finally no longer suppress the rage in her heart.

As if she were too agitated, Leng Qingfeng's delicate body began to tremble.

"Chu Chen, I am the Phoenix Maiden of the Phoenix Clan. I challenge you to a battle to the death."

The Golden Crow Divine Fire in Chu Chen's eyes reflected everyone present. Anyone who met Chu Chen's gaze felt a sharp pain in their eyes.

Chu Chen spoke softly, "Don't worry. Didn't all of you want to make a move against me? None of you shall escape; today, I will bury you all here."

Then, Chu Chen looked at Leng Qingfeng. "Since you want to die first, then I'll start with you."

Utilizing the Shrinking Earth to an Inch divine ability, Chu Chen appeared before Leng Qingfeng in an instant.

He reached out a hand and gripped her by the neck.

The terrifying force caused Leng Qingfeng's face to flush red instantly. Beside her, Wang Jian was just about to strike.

However, at that moment, a dazzling flash of fire erupted!

Looking closely, Leng Qingfeng's entire body was enveloped in the raging, fiery red Annihilation Flame, looking like a phoenix reborn from the ashes.

Following that, a clear and melodious phoenix cry echoed through the clouds, as if it would pierce through the nine heavens!

As the phoenix cry rang out, the Annihilation Flame on Leng Qingfeng's body actually began to gather rapidly, gradually forming a colossal phantom of a phoenix.

In an instant, Chu Chen was knocked backward, and even the clothes on his body were burned away by the Annihilation Flame.

The phoenix phantom spread its wings and soared high, carrying endless majesty and terrifying power as it charged straight toward Chu Chen.

Everywhere it passed, the void was torn asunder, leaving behind streaks of black cracks.

"Playing with fire? You aren't the only one who knows how." In an instant, a golden divine fire enveloped Chu Chen's entire body.

Above the golden divine fire, an incomparably massive Golden Crow, radiating dazzling light from its entire body, manifested.

It likewise charged toward the phoenix phantom!

When the two were less than a hundred feet apart, the Golden Crow suddenly opened its beak and spat out a blast of scorching fire. This fire swept forward like a fire dragon, instantly submerging the phoenix phantom within it.

Seeing this, Leng Qingfeng said in disbelief, "What kind of flame is this, to actually be able to extinguish the Phoenix Annihilation Flame?"

However, the only answer she received was that Golden Crow burning with terrifying, scorching heat.

*Sizzle~*

The sound of breaking air rang out as Wang Jian rushed toward the Golden Crow at extreme speed, the Lightning Battle Halberd in his hand transforming into a lightning dragon to bite at the Golden Crow.

However, in just a moment, the lightning dragon was crushed, reverting back into a halberd and returning to Wang Jian's hand.

The Golden Crow, however, bypassed him and dove straight for Leng Qingfeng.

Seeing this, Wang Jian roared, "Stop! I won't let you hurt Qingfeng!"

Instantly, a terrifying lightning erupted from Wang Jian's body, and the firmament was suddenly covered by a mass of dark, oppressive clouds.

*CRACK*

An incredibly thick bolt of purple divine lightning poured down like a flood, instantly annihilating the Golden Crow within it.

After unleashing this move, Wang Jian's body was currently in a weakened state.

Chu Chen seized the opportunity, utilizing the Shrinking Earth to an Inch divine ability once again.

Before Wang Jian could even react, Chu Chen appeared in front of him.

"You really like playing the hero, don't you? This time it's your turn. Let's see who comes to save you."

"Mountain Shattering Finger!"

Instantly, Wang Jian felt a crisis of life and death flash through his mind.

He immediately activated the life-saving treasure given to him by his ancestor.

But it was already too late. In the next moment, Wang Jian's entire body exploded.

Blood rained down from the sky, and Xiao Hei immediately appeared to devour the blood clean.

Chu Chen frowned. "That's not right. Where is your soul?"

*Rumble!* With a loud explosion, the dark clouds pressed down from the sky once more.

Wang Jian's soul was within the thunderclouds, looking at Chu Chen with eyes full of resentment.

He wished he could kill Chu Chen ten thousand times over.

"Brat, you destroyed my physical body. This enmity is irreconcilable!"

"I, Wang Jian, will repay today's grudge a hundredfold in the future!"

With those words, the thunderclouds dissipated, and Wang Jian's figure vanished as well.

Chu Chen guessed it was another life-saving secret treasure given by the power behind him; otherwise, how could he have escaped from his hands?

However, having suffered this loss once, Chu Chen certainly wouldn't let it happen a second time.

The ten thousand soul banner flew into the sky, enveloping everyone.

The identical method made those present involuntarily recall the scene from just moments ago.

"He wants to devour and refine us all. What audacity!"

However, in the next moment, a voice like heavenly music rang out from the White Jade Qilin Carriage.

"Chu Chen... Origin of Chaos, you deserve to die!!"

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