Chapter 524: Killing for Treasure
The man standing before Emperor Yuheng appeared middle-aged, wearing a white robe adorned with blue clouds and emitting a faint phosphorescence.
The middle-aged man, in response to Emperor Yuheng's accusation, did not retort but instead sighed deeply, "Who could have imagined that this scourge would possess such strength? It's shocking to hear."
Upon reaching this point, a trace of fear flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes, "If this child were to go to the Central Domain, the consequences would be unimaginable."
Although the Southern Domain was considered insignificant in the eyes of those from the Central Domain, post the ancient wars, not only was it a domain in name, it barely held any substantial power.
The Southern Domain, like the other directions, was shattered in the Ancient Era's wars and never recovered its former glory.
However, should Lin Qian's Huaxia Empire truly rule the entire Southern Domain, it would become a formidable force that the Central Domain could not ignore.
"How could this scourge possess such overwhelming power? How did he manage it?" the middle-aged man wondered, completely baffled.
Emperor Yuheng's chest, initially heaving, gradually calmed down, yet his heart remained deeply troubled, especially given the dire situation of the Boundary Country.
Boundary Country, previously composed of a hundred states, now had only fifty left, and this number was continuing to decline.
Moreover, Emperor Yuheng had received news that the Wild Wave Sect and Guiyuan Valley were almost annihilated, and the other powers in the Southern Domain stood no chance against the Huaxia Empire, which had yet to suffer a single defeat.
The Jade Return Formation had become a complete joke. Now, Emperor Yuheng finally understood why the soul cannon of the Huaxia Empire had not been affected by the Jade Return Formation.
Because the soul cannon of the Huaxia Empire, damn it, could turn corners!
Upon hearing this news, Emperor Yuheng hardly believed his ears, suspecting he was hallucinating.
How could a soul power so formidable and condensed be able to change direction mid-course?
Even more so, the Huaxia Empire openly claimed that whoever created the Jade Return Formation was practically an imbecile.
The Array Master who heard this spat out blood in anger and fainted from sheer indignation.
"Yun Meng, aren't you originally from the Yun family in the Central Domain? Can't you go back and bring some reinforcements?" After calming down a bit, Emperor Yuheng asked.
To Emperor Yuheng's question, Yun Meng responded with a bitter smile, "Currently, to the south of Central Domain, the Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect are fiercely at war; crossing there now would simply be a death wish."
"Moreover, our Yun family has never gotten along with either the Jinhua Commerce or the Demon Spirit Sect; going back is even more impossible."
Hearing Yun Meng's words, Emperor Yuheng sighed deeply and said, "Does this mean my Boundary Country is destined to perish?"
Speaking thus, Emperor Yuheng suddenly looked up, fixing his gaze on Yun Meng, "Initially, I spent so much energy finding this Lin Qian to help determine the true strength of the Huaxia Empire. Now, you must help me resolve this crisis."
Looking at Emperor Yuheng, Yun Meng's face showed a helpless look; refusing was not an option.
After all, the person behind him was a venerable old monster - even the Family Head had to show some respect.
If it weren't for this connection, he would never have come to the Southern Domain to seek aid from Boundary Country.
"Now, I'm even more anxious than you are," the urging voice of Emperor Yuheng resounded beside his ear, and Yun Meng's face also showed a restless expression.
Originally, he had been dispatched by the Family Head to the Southern Domain to find Lin Qian. Now that Lin Qian had been found, it was unexpected that this cursed descendant turned out to be so defiant of heaven.
It was utterly inconceivable. Even now, Yun Meng could not comprehend how this cursed descendant of the Yun family had become the emperor of a vast empire, and according to rumors, his strength and talent were also extremely impressive.
If he were to return to the Central Domain, what then?
Unfortunately, the chaotic battle between the Jinhua Commerce and Demon Spirit Sect made it impossible for him to return to the Central Domain or to send the message back.
"Strike him down before his wings are full," Yun Meng's eyes flashed with a chilling murderous intent as he looked at Emperor Yuheng.
Emperor Yuheng looked at Yun Meng, his brows slightly furrowing. "By Lin Qian's side is the Sword Formation Emperor, Zhang Juncheng. Can he be killed?"
"Indeed, with the help of this Sword Formation Emperor, Zhang Juncheng, by his side... But you must know, the strength of this senior has not yet recovered to its peak!" Yun Meng replied with a cold laugh upon hearing the reminder. "Besides, you need to understand, we are aiming to kill Lin Qian, not the Sword Formation Emperor, Zhang Juncheng."
"You mean…" Looking at the person in front of him, Emperor Yuheng's eyes sharpened, as if he had come to a realization.
"This cursed descendant indeed possesses formidable strength, yet both you and I wield Overlord Level combat power; he is certainly no match for either of us," Yun Meng suggested. "As long as either one of us engages the Sword Formation Emperor, Zhang Juncheng, the other could then slay Lin Qian. Wouldn't everything be settled perfectly after the assassination?"
"By then, with the Huaxia Empire leaderless, and with you uniting other forces in the Southern Domain to strike back vigorously, would the chaotic Huaxia Empire stand a chance against you?"
The more Emperor Yuheng heard, the more feasible he found Yun Meng's plan. "Indeed, those three are missing, presumably more dead than alive. A Sword Formation Emperor with only Overlord Level strength isn't an obstacle."
"If possible, after slaying Lin Qian, we could also join forces to eliminate the unrecovered Sword Formation Emperor," Yun Meng mentioned with a sinister glint in his eye. "Such a long-revered senior, think about what treasures he might possess."
"Exactly, indeed!" Yun Meng's words made Emperor Yuheng's eyes sparkle with excitement.
If Lin Qian had reached today's heights without some fortuitous encounters, it would be unbelievable.
After slaying Lin Qian and Zhang Juncheng, they would surely gain enormous benefits from them.
Emperor Yuheng and Yun Meng exchanged a look, and from each other's eyes, they could already confirm the plan—just do it!
Murder and seize treasure, and perhaps their stagnant realms would also advance!
No sooner said than done!
After making the decision, Emperor Yuheng and Yun Meng immediately fled from the grand hall, disappearing into the horizon in the blink of an eye.
Meanwhile, Lin Qian aboard the Renhuang Martial Emperor, unaware that Emperor Yuheng and those from the Yun family in the Central Domain had already decided to come and kill to rob.
At that moment, he was watching the battlefield ahead, nodding with satisfaction.
Crisis, drawing near.