LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 368: I've Been Waiting For You
Chapter 368: I’ve Been Waiting For You
The King of Liaodong looked at Jun Aoshi in disbelief. “Third brother, what’s going on? Why has the formation gone out of control?”
Jun Aoshi looked at the dimming jade seal in his hand and smiled wryly. “We’ve all been deceived by our elder brother.”
“This jade seal can control the formation, but the true power behind it is likely the Junyan Dragon Qi, right?”
Jun Yunshang nodded coldly, her face stern. “Surrender now and I might show you some mercy.”
The King of Liaodong snorted coldly. “Little brat, do you really think that controlling the formation will turn the tide?”
The Southern King, sensing the urgency of the situation, spoke in a grave tone. “Your Highnesses, hurry!”
The two kings charged towards Jun Yunshang simultaneously, forcing Wei Ting and Zhao Ban to intervene and protect her.
Jun Aoshi remained calm, slowly drawing the long sword he hadn’t used in ages. His voice was deep and determined. “Let him come out.”
“The true victor will be decided between him and me. Even if you defeat us, you won’t be able to suppress everything.”
Lin Fengmian walked out of the room with a smile on his face as he looked at Jun Yunshang. “You did well, but it’s a pity that your good intentions were betrayed.”
When Jun Aoshi and the others had attacked, Lin Fengmian had wanted to intervene directly, but Jun Yunshang had refused.
She insisted on facing them alone, not only to prove that she could stand on her own, but also to leave a way out for Jun Aoshi.
After all, if Lin Fengmian intervened, there would be no turning back, and Jun Aoshi and the others would have no chance of survival.
Lin Fengmian understood her intention and wanted to see how far this young woman could go.
So he gave her the Zhenyuan Sword and remained in the room, ready to intervene at any moment to prevent her from being captured.
However, Jun Yunshang’s good intentions were clearly in vain. Jun Aoshi and the others showed no remorse and refused to acknowledge the changing tide.
Despite this, Jun Yunshang had handled the situation well, demonstrating her potential as the future Empress Fengyao.
Jun Aoshi drew his sword slowly, its blade radiating with powerful intent. He smiled, “You finally came out. I’ve been waiting for you.”
Lin Fengmian stretched out his hand, and the Zhenyuan Sword flew from Jun Yunshang’s embrace, landing in his grasp.
He smiled, “I’ve been waiting for you as well. Let’s see what the former prodigy of the Northern Abyss is really capable of!”
He moved like a flash of light, transforming into a streak of brilliance as he charged towards Jun Aoshi, his sword aimed for a decisive strike.
Jun Aoshi parried the blow with a casual backhand, a faint smile playing on his lips. “I hope I won’t disappoint you!”
Lin Fengmian hovered in mid air, his eyes gradually becoming calm and serene, yet the sword intent emanating from him grew increasingly sharp.
Let me let you try my ultimate secret, Changing People!
“Luo Xue, this one is all yours. Let him experience what it truly means to be the Northern Abyss’s first prodigy.”
Although he had exerted all his efforts to recover, he had only been back for a day and wasn’t at his peak condition.
Luo Xue was eager to fight, itching to test the strength of this former Northern Abyss prodigy.
After all, her previous battle with Jun Lingtian had left her feeling frustrated, like she had won effortlessly.
Seizing the opportunity, Lin Fengmian readily transferred his body to Luo Xue, content to watch the show.
Luo Xue pointed her fingers at the Zhenyuan Sword, causing thunder to cascade around it as if a heavenly tribulation had descended.
With a confident gleam in her eyes, she declared, “Don’t worry, if he can last for a stick of incense, I’ll admit defeat!”
Hmph, if I can’t defeat him, how can I call myself the first prodigy of Qionghua?
A flash of lightning enveloped Luo Xue’s body, and she appeared before Jun Aoshi in the blink of an eye, her sword slashing down.
The sky crackled with thunder, converging on Zhenyuan’s sword, forming a waterfall of lightning that blinded the eyes.
The moment Luo Xue’s Zhenyuan Sword descended, Jun Aoshi disappeared and turned into a white flame.
At the same time, a pale and desolate domain materialized, enveloping the surroundings and creating an oppressive atmosphere.
A chilling white flame burned within the domain, radiating an unnatural coldness despite its fiery nature.
Luo Xue’s expression changed as she understood why Jun Lingtian was forced into such an embarrassing situation by Jun Aoshi.
This flame not only devoured fire-based power, but also infused the victim with bone-chilling cold upon contact.
Jun Lingtian’s strength would undoubtedly be significantly diminished against it.
But Jun Aoshi, you’ve finally met your match! I’m not afraid of any cold!
Meanwhile, Wei Ting clashed with Xu Su, their weapons colliding in a flurry of blows as they engaged in a fierce and equal battle.
On the other hand, Zhao Ban concealed himself within a shroud of black mist, entangling the King of Liaodong.
His attacks were unpredictable, using his swift movements to dodge King of Liaodong’s powerful punches and kicks, always searching for an opening to deliver a fatal blow.
This made the King of Liaodong feel incredibly frustrated. He was a powerhouse relying on brute force, but facing Zhao Ban’s assassination tactics, his strength seemed useless.
“You sniveling coward! You hide in the shadows like a pathetic rat!”
The King of Liaodong roared, his fists and feet raining down like a storm, but Zhao Ban was nowhere to be found.
Surrounded by swirling black mist, Zhao Ban moved like a phantom, weaving through the battlefield and effortlessly dodging King of Liaodong’s attacks.
He laughed, “I was raised in the palace, so unlike the noble princes, I can’t be considered a true hero.”
The King of Liaodong was so exasperated that he wanted to spit blood. He roared again and transformed into an eighty-zhang tall, furious golden giant, causing the ground to crack and sand to fly.
Unable to see Zhao Ban in the black mist, he blindly swung his magical tools, scattering his attacks in all directions. This accidentally caught several people in the Imperial Palace, causing screams to erupt.
Jun Yunshang immediately shouted, “Guards! Protect the concubines and maids, evacuate them from the palace!”
Earlier, fearing that it would alert their enemies, Lin Fengmian had insisted on keeping everyone in the palace. With the situation now critical, she urgently ordered the evacuation of the palace women.
Zhao Ban, aware of her concern for the innocent, abandoned his advantageous position and launched a counterattack, lifting King of Liaodong into the air.
Even with the protection of the Imperial Palace’s formations, Zhao Ban was still struggling against King of Liaodong’s relentless attack.
King of Liaodong laughed heartily, his attacks merciless both physically and verbally.
“Zhao Ban, you pathetic fool, following such a spineless woman! You will die a miserable death!”
“It’s not too late to redeem yourself! Abandon this traitorous woman and join me, and I will grant you wealth, power, and a bright future!”
Zhao Ban wiped the blood from his lips and smiled, “I’m not well-read, so I don’t understand all those grand philosophies. All I know is loyalty to my emperor and my country.”
“Betraying the Emperor and our nation is something I can never do. It would not only ruin my family, but also condemn me to eternal damnation.”
The King of Liaodong was enraged by Zhao Ban’s sarcastic remarks and attacked even more fiercely.
He rained down punches, his anger boiling over, “You spineless wretch, with your servile demeanor, you dare to call yourself a Void Realm expert!”
Zhao Ban, struggling to defend himself, still managed to smile, “Thank you, Seventh Prince, for the compliment. I am just a servant, so I will only do what a servant does.”
At this moment, the King of Liaodong’s furious golden giant was a sight to behold, and his rage was palpable. He desperately wanted to crush this annoyingly cheerful enemy.
However, both of them were Void Realm experts, and killing a fellow expert was no easy task.