Volume 1, Chapter 111: Who Said I'm Hiding?**
"I am the Emperor of Great Zhou, ordained by heaven. I bow only to the heavens, not to mortal warriors!"
The Zhou Emperor raised his head to look at Shen Chongshan, refusing to kneel.
As the ruler of the mortal world, if he knelt at Shen Chongshan's feet, not only would the Great Zhou Dynasty lose all face, but it would also dishonor its ancestors.
Therefore, even if it meant death, he would not yield!
"Is this your answer?"
A fierce glint appeared in Shen Chongshan's eyes as he looked coldly at the Zhou Emperor.
"If you want to fight, then fight. No need for empty words. You came here for revenge—do you think I'd make you leave by kneeling?"
The Zhou Emperor sneered in disdain.
Shen Chongshan was merely a sect master, while he ruled a nation.
Shen Chongshan was no match for him in a battle of wits!
"You do have a point. Then today, let the Great Zhou royal family be wiped out!"
Shen Chongshan nodded slightly,杀意 filling his eyes.
"Sect Master, why waste words with him? Let us take his head and pay tribute to Junior Brother Peng and the others in the afterlife!"
Cao Jinpeng and Sun Cunyi, the green-robed elder, had long been eager to act.
"Attack! Today, let the Great Zhou royal family serve as a warning to the world: the Mysterious Celestial Sect shall not be bullied!"
Shen Chongshan harrumphed coldly. Dealing with these trivial foes didn't require his personal action.
His only opponent was the mysterious Great Zhou National Preceptor.
The Zhou Emperor raised his Heavenly Emperor Sword, pointing at Shen Chongshan and the others, and declared in a deep voice: "Great Zhou cavalry, charge!"
"Charge!"
The Black Armored Cavalry activated their battle formation, spurred their horses, and surged forward like a dark cloud toward Shen Chongshan and his men.
Within the formation, the spiritual energy of over a thousand warriors converged, forming a deadly arrowhead. Even Myriad Realms warriors would hesitate to face its edge.
Cao Jinpeng and Sun Cunyi exchanged a glance, both wearing disdainful smirks. They then released the pressure of Sixth Rank Myriad Realms warriors in unison.
Their威压 fell like two towering mountains, crashing down on the charging Black Armored Cavalry.
In an instant, the cavalry seemed to hit an invisible wall, unable to advance or retreat.
Then, the terrifying pressure surged down. The warhorses of the Black Armored Cavalry couldn't bear the force and let out mournful cries.
Over a thousand horses had their hooves broken by the威压 from Cao Jinpeng and Sun Cunyi, collapsing to their knees.
The Black Armored Cavalry fell into chaos, their battle formation crumbling and unable to hold.
"What Black Armored Cavalry? What battle formation? Trash!"
Cao Jinpeng spat, arrogance radiating from him.
A battle formation of a thousand Black Armored Cavalry could only threaten early Myriad Realms warriors.
To confront Third or Fourth Rank Myriad Realms warriors, at least ten thousand cavalry were needed.
Both Cao Jinpeng and Sun Cunyi were Sixth Rank Myriad Realms warriors. Without even needing to attack, they could easily shatter the thousand-strong formation with their威压 alone.
Cao Jinpeng then waved his palm, his spiritual energy forming a gale that sent hundreds of elite imperial guards behind the cavalry flying. They crashed to the ground like dumplings thrown into water.
"Hehe! Great Zhou Emperor, do you really expect these ants to stop us? Are you underestimating the power of hidden celestial sects?"
Shen Chongshan sneered disdainfully. With just two Sixth Rank Myriad Realms warriors, the Great Zhou royal family was already crushed.
The Zhou Emperor's face turned铁青 (iron-gray). He looked back at the royal advisors behind him and said solemnly: "You all serve as royal advisors of the Great Zhou. Today,强敌 (powerful enemies) are here. Those who do not wish to live or die with the royal family may leave!"
The royal advisors behind him showed resolute expressions, none taking a step to leave.
"Good! Then join me in battle today. Form the formation!"
The Zhou Emperor raised his Heavenly Emperor Sword and roared.
The royal advisors behind him formed a battle formation. Many held treasures from the royal treasury to enhance their combat power.
The Zhou Emperor had staked everything on this battle!
Dozens of Purple Mansion Realm warriors formed a formation, their spiritual energy converging on the Zhou Emperor. This was far more powerful than the Black Armored Cavalry's formation, capable of threatening Fifth or even Sixth Rank Myriad Realms warriors.
"Trash remains trash. Don't dream of challenging celestial sect warriors!"
Shen Chongshan coldly watched as the Zhou Emperor and the advisors formed their formation. When their spiritual energy peaked, he raised his right hand and pushed out a palm toward them.
Rumble!
Vast spiritual energy surged from Shen Chongshan's palm. The ground seemed to split open, heaving up to form a wall of earth that碾压 (crushed) toward the Zhou Emperor and his men.
"Attack!"
The Zhou Emperor roared, channeling the spiritual energy of all royal warriors into a slash from the Heavenly Emperor Sword, meeting the towering earth wall.
Boom!
Furious spiritual energy burst from the sword, like a torrential flood crashing into the earth wall.
In an instant, the sword light pierced the wall, tearing a gap ten zhang wide.
Before the Zhou Emperor could rejoice, the earth wall miraculously healed and continued to surge toward them.
Yellow sand poured down like a flood, scattering the Zhou Emperor and the royal advisors. The battle formation they had formed collapsed completely.
The Zhou Emperor barely stood up, clutching the Heavenly Emperor Sword, and looked at Shen Chongshan in despair.
A Ninth Rank Myriad Realms warrior's power was truly terrifying.
"Sect Master, let me deal with these fools!"
Cao Jinpeng chuckled. The Zhou Emperor and his men were already at their limit.
Shen Chongshan didn't need to act—Cao Jinpeng could slaughter them all alone.
"Go! It seems the Great Zhou National Preceptor is hiding and dare not show himself. After dealing with these, search every inch of the land to find him. I will make him pay in blood!"
Shen Chongshan harrumphed, waving Cao Jinpeng forward.
"Yes!"
Cao Jinpeng stepped toward the Zhou Emperor and his men, laughing wildly: "Arrogant ants who dare to oppose the celestial sect! Today, your lives will warn the world: anyone who招惹 (provokes) the Mysterious Celestial Sect shall meet a fate of death, clan extermination, and national ruin!"
"Kill us if you want—why so many words?"
The Zhou Emperor gritted his teeth and roared, still holding a sliver of hope.
"Hehe! Still hoping the National Preceptor will save you? Don't dream! With the Sect Master here, he's definitely hiding!"
Cao Jinpeng laughed wildly, stepping in front of the Zhou Emperor and gathering spiritual energy to palm them into powder.
At that moment, a red glow burst from the sky. Before anyone could react, the red glow moved at极致 (extreme) speed, appearing before Cao Jinpeng in the blink of an eye.
"Who said I'm hiding? Here I am!"
Only then did a clear voice ring out after the red glow illuminated the sky.