Chapter 320: Who Does the Western Heaven Battle Emperor Think He Is?
"This is the Western Heaven Continent! My teacher is the one and only true god here!"
Three hundred miles outside Luo Shui City, on the Western Heaven Continent.
As Ling Longzi spoke, his face shone with devotion, and his eyes gleamed with fervor, leaving Gu Xun'er momentarily dazed.
After spending days in the Western Heaven Battle City, Gu Xun'er had gained a clear understanding of the Western Heaven Battle Emperor's strength and his unrivaled status on this continent.
Indeed, as Ling Longzi said, in the Western Heaven Continent, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor was seen as a supreme deity.
For some, this would have been enough to compel submission.
But for Gu Xun'er, he might be their god, but he was not hers.
"Heh. Ling Longzi, your reverence for the Western Heaven Battle Emperor is truly something. But unfortunately, he's your god, not mine."
Gu Xun'er smirked coldly, her tone dripping with disdain.
In her heart, there was only one person who could ever hold the title of her god. No one else no matter who they were could sway her.
Ling Longzi's Ultimatum
"So, Miss Xun'er, I take it you've made up your mind? You're not going to come back to the Western Heaven Battle City willingly?" Ling Longzi's smile faded as his voice grew cold.
Gu Xun'er glanced at the locator jade token in her hand, now shining brilliantly, then raised her head. Calmly and confidently, she said,
"Perhaps earlier, I would have played along just to buy myself time to escape. But now, it seems you've run out of chances."
"Oh? Is that so?" Ling Longzi sneered, his tone dripping with menace.
"Then allow me to experience just how powerful Miss Xun'er's flames are.
"Ha! If I don't bring you back today, how will I face my teacher?"
As he spoke, Ling Longzi unleashed the full force of his Lower Earth Sovereign aura. Waves of oppressive energy rippled outward from him, making the very air tremble.
But before he could make a move, his body stiffened, and cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
Three figures had suddenly appeared before Gu Xun'er and Ling Longzi hadn't even noticed their approach.
The Arrival of Reinforcements
"Uncle Tiance! Uncle Xiao Xuan! You're finally here!"
The moment Gu Xun'er recognized the familiar backs of the two men in front of her, she cried out excitedly.
Xiao Tiance and Xiao Xuan turned to face her, each offering a gentle smile. Xiao Tiance said warmly,
"Xun'er, you're looking a little worse for wear."
"Uncle Tiance, please don't tease me," Gu Xun'er replied with a wry smile.
Xiao Tiance chuckled, then turned his attention to the flustered Ling Longzi, who seemed torn between advancing or retreating.
"So, may I ask where you were planning to take the young lady under my protection?" Xiao Tiance asked, still smiling.
Ling Longzi's Calculations
Ling Longzi instinctively took several steps back. His gaze flickered between the three newcomers:
One figure, a Nine Pinnacle Sovereign, appeared to be a puppet, much like the one captured in the Western Heaven Battle City dangerous, but manageable.
The second man, though his physical strength seemed superior to his own, still hadn't fully assimilated his spiritual energy after arriving in the Great Thousand World. He, too, wasn't an immediate threat.
But the third man, the one who had spoken, was an enigma. Despite exuding no discernible aura, his sudden, unnoticed arrival sent shivers down Ling Longzi's spine.
This man was undoubtedly dangerous, and his calm demeanor suggested complete confidence in his abilities.
Ling Longzi clenched his jaw, finally speaking through gritted teeth:
"Sir, this is the Western Heaven Continent!"
Though his tone was firm, his underlying message was clear: You may be powerful, but do you really want to make an enemy of the Western Heaven Battle Hall and by extension, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor?
"Of course, I know this is the Western Heaven Continent. So, what of it?" Xiao Tiance replied casually, his smile unwavering.
Ling Longzi's Growing Frustration
Ling Longzi's face turned red with suppressed anger. He knew Xiao Tiance was deliberately playing dumb.
"Hmph! Since you're aware, you must also know that no one absolutely no one on this continent dares to defy my teacher, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor.
"Miss Xun'er has been chosen by my teacher. To be favored by an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign is an unparalleled honor, not just for her, but for you as well!"
His words were tinged with pride and fear.
Xiao Tiance's Amusement
"And then?" Xiao Tiance asked, his tone calm but his smile slightly wider.
"What do you mean, 'and then'?!" Ling Longzi's frustration boiled over. Was this man mocking him?
"I mean, I understand everything you've just said. Your teacher, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, is indeed impressive. But what does that have to do with me?"
"Y you " Ling Longzi stammered, his anger mounting.
Xiao Tiance chuckled softly. "Let me ask you this: Do you think just invoking the Western Heaven Battle Emperor's name will scare me off?
"Sure, he's strong an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign, no less. But what of it? If he's as formidable as you claim, perhaps I'd like to meet him and test his limits myself."
The Clash of Perspectives
Ling Longzi's expression darkened. On the Western Heaven Continent, the Battle Emperor's word was law. No one dared to question his authority, let alone challenge him outright.
But Xiao Tiance's calm demeanor was unnerving. He didn't seem to care about the Battle Emperor's reputation at all.
"Are you truly willing to defy the Western Heaven Battle Hall over Miss Xun'er? Such recklessness is utterly irrational!"
Xiao Tiance raised an eyebrow, his tone still light but now carrying a sharp edge.
"Reckless? Perhaps. But you should be more concerned about whether you'll survive long enough to report back to your precious teacher."
Ling Longzi froze. For the first time, genuine fear flashed across his face.
Gu Xun'er's Quiet Confidence
Behind Xiao Tiance, Gu Xun'er felt her heart steady. For the first time since being captured, she felt completely safe.
The locator jade token in her hand had been her beacon of hope, and now her faith in it had been vindicated.
"Western Heaven Battle Emperor? Let's see how impressive he really is," she thought to herself, a faint smile gracing her lips.
**"If you let me take Miss Xun'er back to the Western Heaven Battle City, I can guarantee my teacher will become a steadfast ally of yours.
From what I can see, your former strength was impressive, but having just arrived in the Great Thousand World, your spiritual energy hasn't fully assimilated yet.
In this situation, forming an alliance with our Western Heaven Battle City would benefit you greatly. With my teacher, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, backing you, even the Ancient Divine Clans would have to give him face."**
Ling Longzi spoke passionately, his tone carrying urgency. If he could convince Xiao Tiance and bring Gu Xun'er back to his teacher, it would be a win win scenario.
But before Xiao Tiance could respond, a loud laugh echoed from beside him.
Xiao Xuan's Mockery
"Hahaha! The Western Heaven Battle Emperor? What a joke! Who does he think he is? How dare you suggest that he can 'back us up'?!"
Xiao Xuan's laughter carried unbridled mockery, and his words dripped with disdain.
Ling Longzi's face darkened instantly. If Xiao Tiance had made such a comment, he might have hesitated to respond, uncertain of the man's full strength.
But for Xiao Xuan a man whose spiritual energy had yet to fully assimilate where did he find the audacity to insult his revered teacher?
"Do you even know what you're saying?!" Ling Longzi roared, his expression livid.
Xiao Tiance's Calm
"Sigh," Xiao Tiance let out a soft sigh.
Ling Longzi, mistaking it for a sign of submission, immediately pressed further:
"Make your companion apologize now, or I swear you won't leave the Western Heaven Continent alive!"
Xiao Tiance tilted his head slightly, a faint smile gracing his lips.
**"The Western Heaven Battle Emperor and the Western Heaven Battle Hall so intimidating. People who know him might think he's merely an Immortal Heavenly Sovereign.
But for those who don't? They might believe he's already on the Sky Ranking, ruling the Great Thousand World."**
Ling Longzi's face twisted with fury, but before he could respond, Xiao Tiance's tone shifted, now laced with sarcasm.
**"Tell me, you're a Lower Earth Sovereign, tall, strong, and supposedly a force to be reckoned with. How did you become so timid and cautious?
And honestly, you're not deaf or blind, are you? My cousin enunciated his words very clearly.
Let me repeat it for you, in case it was too complex: he said your teacher, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, is nothing.
Where do you get the nerve to claim he could back us up?"**
Ling Longzi's Anger Boils Over
Xiao Tiance's sharp words were like thunderclaps in Ling Longzi's ears. His lips trembled as he bellowed:
"You…! Even if you're strong, do you really want to insult my teacher so recklessly? Are you tired of living?!"
Another sigh escaped Xiao Tiance's lips.
"You're such a coward," he said, shaking his head. **"If you truly believe your teacher, the Western Heaven Battle Emperor, is as powerful as you claim, why don't you just attack?
All this bluster… Honestly, I've tolerated your nonsense for long enough. From the moment I appeared, you've done nothing but ramble."**
Gu Xun'er's Laughter
Before Xiao Tiance could finish, Gu Xun'er couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Turning to her, Xiao Tiance raised an eyebrow.
"What's so funny, girl?" he asked.
"Uncle Tiance, I'm sorry. I couldn't help it," Gu Xun'er replied, her face slightly flushed with embarrassment.
"It's fine," Xiao Tiance said with a chuckle. **"Honestly, I find it funny too.
Here we have a so called Earth Sovereign, a figure who should be revered as a patriarch in any land, yet he's behaving like this.
Look at him despite all the insults we've hurled at him and his teacher, all he can do is clench his fists.
If I were his teacher and knew I had a disciple like this, I might just slap him to death myself."**
Ling Longzi Strikes
"You insolent fool! Die!"
Ling Longzi's fury reached its peak. Unable to suppress his rage any longer, he roared and launched an attack.
He summoned his Heaven and Earth Phenomenon, a technique only Earth Sovereigns could wield. Spikes of earth erupted from the ground, surging toward Xiao Tiance and the others like a tidal wave.
Even Xiao Xuan and Gu Xun'er, who had both reached the Dou Di realm, felt suffocated under the overwhelming pressure of the attack.
Xiao Tiance's Response
Xiao Tiance merely smirked.
"Not bad," he murmured. **"For someone with sect backing, you're far stronger than that fool Wu Li.
But at the end of the day, you're still just a Lower Earth Sovereign."**
As the attack neared, Xiao Tiance stomped lightly on the ground.
In an instant, the aura of a Peak Earth Sovereign on the brink of breaking into the Heavenly Sovereign realm burst forth.
The earth spikes, so fearsome mere moments ago, melted away like snow under a blazing sun.
Ling Longzi's Desperation
"Impossible… A Peak Earth Sovereign?!"
Ling Longzi's face turned ashen. The oppressive aura surrounding Xiao Tiance made him feel like a lone leaf caught in a stormy sea helpless and on the verge of being swallowed whole.
Desperate, he unleashed his trump card:
"War Emperor's Spirit Fist!"
With a roar, Ling Longzi gathered all his spiritual energy. Violent whirlwinds formed around him as he punched forward, creating a massive, radiant fist projection.
The sheer force caused the heavens to tremble.
But just as the attack was about to land, Ling Longzi turned and fled, using the distraction to make his escape.
Xiao Tiance's Swift Counter
Seeing this, Xiao Tiance chuckled.
"Running already? Do you really think you can get away?"
With a flash, Xiao Tiance's figure vanished.
An instant later, he reappeared behind Ling Longzi, gently placing a hand on his shoulder.
"Slap."
With a casual pat, a glowing formation etched itself onto Ling Longzi's body.
"Ahhh!"
Ling Longzi screamed in agony as he felt his spiritual energy rapidly draining away.
For someone of his stature, even a Heavenly Sovereign wouldn't have subdued him so effortlessly.
But in mere moments, Xiao Tiance had rendered him powerless.
The Fall of Ling Longzi
Ling Longzi's knees buckled, and he collapsed, trembling uncontrollably.
In his mind, a single, horrifying realization echoed:
"This man… is a monster far beyond my imagination!"
(End of Chapter)
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