PHS Chapter 216 (Patreon)

Chapter 216: It Can Do More Than Just Kill People, Right?

The man's black hair was unbound. His build was not imposing, yet he possessed an air of invincibility that was utterly captivating. His robes were stained with blood, from which an endless baleful aura spread.

With every step, a bloody footprint was left on the ground.

Scarlet and piercing!

Within the blood, endless might surged forth. No one dared approach. It was extremely terrifying—hard to imagine that a mere bloody footprint could make one's heart tremble.

As Ling Xiao approached Great Desolate City, within the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets, Li Yun let out a soft sigh.

Dammit!

Ling Xiao still came.

He'd spent a considerable number of Heavenly Secrets Points to track his movements. The moment he arrived, he'd received the news.

Seeing Ling Xiao's murderous aura, it was clear he was not here for a friendly visit.

Since he was not here for a visit, his objective was obvious.

‘System, open the store. Find me a Single Strike from a Great Emperor or something similar. Don't list any of those strikes from Great Overarching Golden Immortals or Primeval Sages,’ Li Yun said in his mind.

A Single Strike from a Great Emperor was still within the realm of comprehension. But a strike from a Saint from a high-level primeval world—Li Yun worried that wouldn't be an attack on Ling Xiao, but an attempt to punch a hole through this world.

At that time, if the world was destroyed, would his Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets have to float in the chaos?

As for Heavenly Retribution, he'd considered it but quickly cast the thought aside. That method could save some Heavenly Secrets Points, but it was too difficult to control.

This time, there was no Saint King-level formation above Great Desolate City. If Heavenly Retribution descended, Great Desolate City would definitely not withstand it, but Ling Xiao might endure a wave or two.

If he saw things going poorly and simply ran, there would be nothing he could do.

[Ding!] 

[Query successful, according to the host's request!] 

[A single strike from Great Emperor Ye Tiandi: Requires 300,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.] 

[A single strike from the Ruthless Great Emperor: Requires 300,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.] 

[A single strike from the Beginningless Great Emperor: Requires 300,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.] 

[A single strike from the Ancient Emperor of Blazing Flame: Requires 295,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.] 

[A single strike from the Great Emperor of Creation: Requires 295,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.] 

[A single strike from the Chaotic Antiquity Great Emperor: Requires 280,000 Heavenly Secrets Points.]

‘So expensive?’

Li Yun felt his teeth ache.

The cheapest was still over two hundred thousand, for just one use. This was already half his current fortune. Just to deal with Ling Xiao, how could the cost be so high?

[A single strike from a Great Emperor can accomplish many things.]

The system said, trying to be helpful.

Li Yun sighed. How could he not know that?

With a single strike, he was certain any Sacred Land or sect would be turned to ash. But the problem was, he wasn't attacking some sect—he was trying to deal with Ling Xiao!

After the strike, there would be nothing left.

Over three hundred thousand Heavenly Secrets Points—how many transactions would he have to make to earn that back?

‘System, a single strike from a Great Emperor can do more than just kill people, right? If I were to use a Great Emperor's power to, say, capture someone and bring them into the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets?’ Li Yun asked tentatively.

He'd seen the system's description clearly. It didn't say "a single attack from a Great Emperor," but "a single strike from a Great Emperor." This left a huge loophole in the wording.

Theoretically, a single strike from a Great Emperor could be used for anything!

For example, suppression, Soul Search, killing, and so on.

[It can.]

The system's reply was concise.

"I see."

Light flared in Li Yun's eyes. Just as he'd thought. If that was the case, things were much simpler. He quickly said, ‘System, buy a single strike from Great Emperor Ye Tiandi.’

He didn't trust a single strike from any other Great Emperor. Ling Xiao was no weakling. If another Great Emperor struck and Ling Xiao managed to escape, it would be extremely awkward.

[Ding! Deducting 300,000 Heavenly Secrets Points. Purchase of one strike from Great Emperor Ye Tiandi successful.]

Li Yun clicked his tongue.

In an instant, half his fortune was gone again.

At this rate, forget becoming a Great Saint—even reaching the peak of the Saint King realm looked doubtful.

Tens of thousands of li from Great Desolate City, Ling Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering. His simple face showed no expression. Within his eyes, billions of symbols flickered in and out of view, transforming into divine light that pierced through the void.

Even from tens of thousands of li away, the scene within Great Desolate City lay bare before his eyes.

His gaze fell.

In the city, an ancient, elegant pavilion wreathed in the rhythm of the Great Dao came into view.

"Om!"

The void hummed.

Ling Xiao, his body stained with blood, his hair moving without wind, unleashed terrifyingly powerful might that roared out, transforming into a torrential flood sweeping in all directions.

He wanted to test whether the Master of the Pavilion of Heavenly Secrets was truly a Great Emperor.

If he was, then from this day forward, he would forget the matter of the Shimmering Light Sacred Land, step into the Chaotic Star Sea, and never return until he'd achieved Emperorship. If he was not… then the grudge of the Shimmering Light Sacred Land was a debt he could not ignore.

Although the Shimmering Light Sacred Land had brought about its own demise, it was, after all, the sect that nurtured him. He could not stand by and do nothing while it was destroyed.

Thinking of this, Ling Xiao reached out a hand.

"RUMBLE!"

The heavens and earth shook, the winds and clouds changed color.

Terrifyingly powerful pressure descended with a great roar. Countless people in Great Desolate City, completely unaware, were suddenly pressed to the ground, as if an invisible mountain had fallen from the sky.

It pressed down on everyone's shoulders. Many of the weaker ones immediately spat blood, their auras weakening.

"What's happening?"

"What's going on? Who dares act so presumptuously in Great Desolate City? Are they tired of living?"

"This is the pressure of a Quasi-Emperor!"

Countless faces changed in an instant, hearts filled with terror.

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