Chapter 681: An In-Depth Experience

The black bell rang softly, yet not the slightest sound escaped, and none of those present detected the faint ripple that spread outward.

Everyone's expression was solemn as they looked toward the Regent—this man's words and actions suggested he had no intention of giving Dean Pang any face.

Clearly, he had no intention of stopping here. But then again, it made sense. The Regent had schemed for many years to reach this day; how could he be willing to give up obediently at the cusp of success just because of a single sentence from Pang Pang Qianyuan? Although a King-level expert carried tremendous deterrent power, the Regent was also

an ambitious, hawkish figure who would not concede easily. Amid the many gazes of doubt and astonishment, the Regent said lightly, "I personally hold Dean Pang in great respect, but I do not have the same trust in Li Luo. Everyone knows the grievances between this king and the House Luolan House.

Now Dean Pang has misjudged a man, passing his power to Li Luo. This junior is at present like a child who has come into possession of a great weapon for no reason—reckless and willful, seeking to interfere in the royal affairs of our Great Xia."

"If Dean Pang truly holds a grudge against me, unless he appears in person, I can only assume this is Li Luo using Dean Pang's power to twist his meaning!" One had to admit, the Regent truly lived up to his reputation as a hawk; in just a few words, he dumped a massive pot of blame squarely onto Li Luo's head. Although many doubted this trumped-up charge, at the very least, it gave

the Regent an excellent justification.

In any case, whatever Li Luo had said, the Regent refused to acknowledge it as Pang Pang Qianyuan's intention, insisting it was Li Luo's own meaning.

This allowed the Regent's faction to breathe a slight sigh of relief and console themselves, for the Regent's reasoning did possess a certain internal logic.

The Regent and Li Luo had deep enmity between them. Given such a fine opportunity, it was plausible that Li Luo would choose to use Dean Pang's power for revenge. And as long as they weathered this storm, once the Regent truly inherited the National Guardian Formation, even if Pang Pang Qianyuan truly emerged from the depths of the Dark Cave, he would be unable to touch the Regent—unless Pang Pang Qianyuan truly intended to tear off all pretense and completely

overturn Great Xia. But that would cause too great a commotion, and the Academy Alliance would not necessarily permit it.

Hearing this, Li Luo couldn't help but laugh in exasperation—this Regent was truly no easy opponent. Even in such an unfavorable moment, he still managed to wrestle the momentum back. "Gong Yuan, since Dean Pang has already said that in the future my Gong family—even women—may have the possibility of inheriting the National Guardian Formation, if you continue to act recklessly for your ambition, then you are the chief culprit stirring civil strife, and at that

time, I will no longer yield!" At this moment, the Eldest Princess also recovered from her earlier despondency. Her countenance turned cold and stern as she spoke in a frosty voice. At the same time, she looked toward Qin Zhenjiang and the other important ministers, saying, "The Regent's treasonous intent is plain for all to see. I have shown enough forbearance, but now he presses us at every step, taking advantage of every inch. Since this is so, I shall, in the name of His Majesty,

brand him a traitor and show no further mercy!"

The moment these words were spoken, everyone's heart chilled, for this meant the legitimate royal faction would completely break with the Regent's faction.

"Haha, my dear niece, have you suddenly grown so bold? Is it the courage this boy has given you?" The Regent's eyes blazed with cold light as he laughed in fury. The Eldest Princess's face was icy; ignoring the Regent's mockery, her phoenix-like gaze turned to Li Luo. She gave a slight bow and said solemnly, "House Master Li Luo, please carry out Dean Pang's will and purge the traitor for our Great Xia. Only by slaying Gong Yuan,

this ringleader, can our Great Xia avoid the calamity of war!" The Eldest Princess was by nature decisive. Earlier, it had been the double blow of failing to inherit the National Guardian Formation and Dean Pang's failure to appear that had drained her fighting spirit. But now Dean Pang had projected his power through Li Luo as a medium,

and from what he had said, there was actually a way for Gong Jingyao to successfully inherit the National Guardian Formation. Naturally, the Eldest Princess would not let go easily now.

After all, she understood that even if she let go today, given her royal uncle's character, once he ascended to power, he would certainly move against her and Gong Jingyao.

Rather than that, it was better to fight to the end. Hearing the Eldest Princess's voice, Li Luo's expression also tightened slightly. He knew she had placed all her hopes on him, Li Luo. However, both sides were already in the same boat, so of course he would not be happy to see the Regent succeed in

ascending to power.

"Your Highness may rest assured. The matter of eliminating the traitor, leave it to me," Li Luo said seriously. The Regent stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp as it fixed on Li Luo, and he sneered, "What an arrogant little fox borrowing the tiger's might. Although you have Dean Pang's power bolstering you, that power to you is nothing more than a child wielding a heavy blade. How much

of its might can you actually bring forth?"

"You are not Dean Pang's true body. Although you have his power bolstering you, you cannot manifest the true Tri-Phase Power of a King-level expert. So if you wish to kill me, that is nothing but a fool's dream."

True, Li Luo borrowing this power could indeed pose a threat to him, but killing the Regent was still impossible.

Hearing this, Li Luo's gaze flickered, and a hint of interest rose in his eyes.

Tri-Phase Power, huh... He felt the terrifying phase force continuously surging from the Jade-Elephant Blade in his hand. The purity of that phase force was almost unimaginable—it was like a tangible flood, filled with crystalline dust condensed from energy,

gorgeous and mysterious to the extreme.

However, just as the Regent had said, this was merely Dean Pang's own phase force.

The so-called signature Tri-Phase Power of a King-level expert had not appeared.

That was because this power needed to be refined through the wielder's own Tri-Phase Palace in the hands of a true King-level expert before it could become true Tri-Phase Power.

However...

For him, this did not seem to be entirely impossible.

Because, although he was not a King-level expert... he also had a Tri-Phase Palace! The power transmitted by Dean Pang inherently contained the will of a King-level expert, possessing unimaginable spirituality. Although Li Luo himself could not fathom the mysteries of Tri-Phase Power, he could go with the flow. As long as he could

provide the three phases, Dean Pang's power would automatically complete the transformation into Tri-Phase Power.

At this thought, Li Luo could not help but sigh in admiration. This temporary King-level experience card was truly extraordinary, even coming with a Tri-Phase Power trial effect. Thus, Li Luo no longer hesitated. He gripped the Elephant Blade tightly, and with a single thought, he let that terrifying power surge into his body. Then he simply released control—of course, he couldn't control this power in the first place, a power that made

him tremble all over.

Boom boom!

Li Luo stood atop a stone pillar in the plaza, his eyes slightly closed, as wave after wave of terrifying energy ripples continuously emanated from his body. That energy ripple caused the eyelids of the many Marquis-level experts present to twitch violently.

A King-level expert was truly beyond imagination. Even transmitted power could grant such might to a mere Fiend Palace realm cultivator. However, they all understood that, as the Regent had said, Li Luo was ultimately only at the Fiend Palace realm. The power of a King-level expert was far too advanced and vast for him; he could not truly wield this power to its utmost.

So he might be able to intimidate the Regent, but killing Gong Yuan was unlikely.

Just as everyone was thinking this, they suddenly saw a streak of blue light shoot skyward from above Li Luo's head.

That was Water Phase power.

Immediately after, a verdant phase force brimming with vitality also appeared.

That was Wood Phase power.

Seeing this, the crowd's gazes flickered. Li Luo's dual Water and Wood phases were no secret. Was he now planning to use Dean Pang's power to manifest dual-phase power?

And just as everyone was guessing, they saw the corner of Li Luo's mouth seemingly curve upward.

Whoosh! The next instant, their pupils abruptly dilated as they saw yet another vigorous phase force shoot skyward from above Li Luo's head. That phase force radiated an aura of domineering grandeur, a special majesty spreading with it, accompanied by

the sound of a dragon's cry.

It was a phase force utterly different from Water Phase and Wood Phase!

A third phase force?!

That was... Dragon Phase power?!

The many Marquis-level experts present all suddenly lost color at this moment, disbelief rising in their eyes.

How did Li Luo still possess a third phase affinity?! This Dragon Phase power didn't seem to have been generated through any external object at all! Amid the many shocked gazes, after revealing his three phase forces, Li Luo did not hesitate in the slightest. He raised the Elephant Blade in his hand, and the terrifying energy imbued with a King-level expert's will roared forth, directly sweeping up the three

phase forces, then slowly descending to attach itself to the blade.

Only this time, brilliant radiance bloomed across the blade.

The next instant, everyone saw a halo containing three colors appear upon the blade.

That tri-colored halo was so profound and mysterious. As it slowly rotated upon the blade, it exuded a captivating charm, drawing the gaze of onlookers until they could not help but be entranced.

For it was an instinctive yearning for a higher level of power.

The entire plaza fell deathly silent.

Even the Regent's gaze showed a momentary blankness.

As Marquis-ranked experts, they naturally knew very well what the tri-colored halo appearing on the blade represented...

That was the mark of a King-level expert's power.

The Tri-Phase Sacred Halo.

At the same time, it was also the embodiment of the Tri-Phase Power.

They looked at the youth holding the mottled straight blade, and an absurd feeling rose in everyone's hearts at this moment.

A mere lad at the Sha Palace realm had actually displayed the Tri-Phase Power right in front of a crowd of Marquis-ranked experts...

Has this world truly gone mad? As for those many shocked gazes, Li Luo paid them no heed. He gripped the Mystic Elephant Blade, heavy as a mountain range—if not for Dean Pang's will supporting him, he probably wouldn't even be able to hold this blade right now. That one

dazzling tri-colored halo contained the pinnacle power of heaven and earth, something utterly beyond his reach.

Before this power, he could clearly sense how utterly insignificant he was.

Fortunately, however, he didn't need to do anything more.

He raised his head, looked at the stunned Regent, and a brilliant smile surfaced on his handsome face.

"Gong Yuan, you old thief, tell me... can this slash of mine cut you down?" As Li Luo asked this with a smile, he had already, without the slightest hesitation, brought the Mystic Elephant Blade wreathed in the Tri-Phase Sacred Halo down in a powerful cleave.