Chapter 171: Shocking and Unworldly Combat Power (Eighth Update)

"What?"

"This... what is this thing?"

"Black flames have transformed into wings; how could there be such a Dharma Spell in the world?"

"What kind of fire is that? It actually possesses such a terrifyingly violent aura; this scorching heat has simply never been seen before!"

Instantly, everyone in the arena was stunned into stupidity!

This pair of wings formed by Xu Que's Eight Desolations Destruction Flame was, within the Cultivation World, simply a shocking and unprecedented existence!

If it were an Alien Race, that would be one thing! But everyone could clearly see that this pair of wings was distinctly condensed from flames, and moreover, those flames were black, resembling a clump of eerie Black Fog, making people's hearts tremble!

"Too terrifying; what has this lad actually experienced?"

"In just a short year, how is it possible to leap straight into Nascent Soul Stage Layer Seven and also possess such a powerful Dharma Spell? Is his Master, Duan Jiude, truly that formidable?"

"I can't take it anymore; I have a premonition that a terrifying battle is definitely coming next, so it's best to retreat outside the Palace to watch!"

Several Cultivators could not withstand this terrifying pressure; bending their waists, they quietly squeezed out from the crowd and fled toward the outside of the Imperial Palace!

Meanwhile, the Fire Emperor also gazed at Xu Que, his expression stiffening as a trace of Greed floated up in his eyes.

"If this flame were obtained by Us..." he murmured softly.

The Phantom Consort nearby heard this, and her face instantly turned deathly pale once again!

She understood this Fire Emperor's methods all too well; ruthless and heartless, he inspired fear, as if in this world, there was nothing the Fire Emperor wanted that he could not obtain!

Suddenly, a hint of sympathy was added to the way the Phantom Consort looked at Xu Que.

She felt that this pitiful youth was probably about to experience despair once again!

However, this was his fate!

No matter how many fortuitous encounters he had, or how many times he escaped death.

As long as he opposed the Fire Emperor, the destiny of annihilation could not be avoided again.

Because, in the Phantom Consort's eyes, the Fire Emperor was Invincible; so what if Xu Que's cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds to Nascent Soul Stage Layer Seven? He was merely a slightly stronger cannon fodder.

"Boom!"

At the same time, dozens of Imperial Guards had already charged across the sky toward Xu Que; Flying Swords and Halberds, carrying powerful Dharma Spells, swept in from all directions to surround and kill Xu Que.

The entire sky was filled with the Spiritual Light of various Dharma Spells, bright and brilliant, while the violent aura became increasingly vast!

Everyone on the ground stared unblinkingly, watching the sky!

However, the smile on Xu Que's lips had not faded in the slightest; with a thought, he summoned the system.

"System, redeem a 'Killing Book' for me. Also, equip your King of Acting Cool with his two divine artifacts, and bring out the Endless Blade as well!"

"Ding, congratulations Host for successfully redeeming 'Mejai's Soulstealer,' consuming 1200 Acting Cool Points!"

【Mejai's Soulstealer】: Equipment from League of Legends, Four-Star Level. Common name: Killing Book!

Killing an enemy of the same realm grants one layer of Glory; killing an enemy of a higher realm grants two layers of Glory; each layer of Glory doubles the Host's Spell Power, stackable up to a maximum of thirty layers, with the Host losing one layer for every injury sustained!

The power of this Killing Book was countless times more terrifying than the Killing Sword; as long as he killed one person, Xu Que could double the power of his Dharma Spells.

If he killed thirty people, stacking it to thirty layers!

Hehe, with thirty times the power of the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus, Xu Que believed that later, even if this Fire Emperor didn't die, he would definitely cough up a mouthful of blood wildly.

Moreover, now within his body he additionally possessed the Eight Desolations Destruction Flame, ranked sixth on the Extraordinary Fire List; the Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus formed by fusing three types of Strange Fire had power that was already unimaginable!

The Vitality within Xu Que's body could not help but begin to boil.

The system automatically equipped him with the "Vibrant Armor" and the "Banshee Veil," while the Four-Star Level Endless Blade was also gripped in his hand!

"Boom!"

Almost simultaneously, the Dharma Spells and various Dharma Artifacts of dozens of Imperial Guards slammed down with a tremendous roar.

Xu Que had not the slightest intention of dodging and was instantly engulfed in a fierce explosion!

The violent force exploded in the air, transforming into an invisible ripple that diffused outward, destroying the roof tiles of some surrounding buildings!

Everyone in the arena instantly stiffened their faces, staring blankly at this scene.

"Wh... what? Is it over just like that?"

"The Fire Emperor hasn't even made a move yet, and that Xu Que has already been taken down by the Imperial Guards?"

"This is just too... too unexpected; how could he not even dodge?"

"After all, it was dozens of Nascent Soul Stage Imperial Guard experts attacking simultaneously; even if that Xu Que had reached Nascent Soul Stage Perfection, he probably wouldn't be able to resist, let alone that he is only at Layer Seven."

"I thought it would be a great battle, but I didn't expect it to end just like this!"

Everyone shook their heads.

The Fire Emperor's eyes also lowered slightly, and he sneered: "Such a powerful flame, yet you used it to condense into wings; it looks good but is useless, unable to even deal with My Imperial Guards, yet you still dare to attempt to kill Me?"

"Haha, what an idiotic Emperor!"

Suddenly, Xu Que's mocking laughter came from within the explosion circle.

Everyone in the arena was violently startled, turned their heads to look, and were instantly stunned on the spot!

They saw that in the smoke-filled sky where war raged, the smoke dissipated, yet that black figure still stood tall, his lapels fluttering in the Wind!

Gradually, everyone made out his features; fresh and handsome, it was indeed Xu Que!

That slight Cold Smile curling at the corner of his mouth was full of disdain and arrogance, making people's hearts tremble!

Almost at this instant, nine blue dragons suddenly flew out from within Xu Que's body, swooping down rapidly from the sky and fiercely pouring into the top of his head.

"Boom!"

A dragon's roar echoed throughout the arena.

The golden Endless Blade in Xu Que's hand suddenly vibrated at high speed, transforming into a brilliant golden-yellow light and shadow, while beneath his feet, large patches of Lightning stepped out, arcs interweaving and crackling, pulling at his form!

Man and sword became one in this moment!

Two beams of Spiritual Light, one black shadow and one golden light, suddenly covered the sky and earth, carrying a violent aura as they dove toward the dozens of Imperial Guards, immediately following by piercing straight through their bodies!

Puff! Puff! Puff!

In an instant, the figures of several dozen Nascent Soul Stage Palace Guards stalled mid-air, each erupting into clumps of Blood Mist, and like kites with cut strings, they plummeted from the sky!

With a series of dull "thuds," the corpses of several dozen Nascent Soul Stage experts lay strewn across the Palace, blood splashing across the ground, flowing swiftly outward and soaking the shoes of many!

The entire Arena fell instantly into a deathly silence, so quiet a pin could be heard dropping.

Everyone was dumbfounded, faces blank with shock, staring at the scene nearly suffocated, unable to recover their wits for a long time.

Nascent Soul Stage Layer Seven, fighting alone against several dozen Palace Guards at Nascent Soul Stage Layer Five or Six, and he counter-killed them in an instant?

"This…"

"How could this be possible?"

"What exactly just happened?"

"Why… why is he completely unscathed? He was clearly hit by those Dharma Spells first!"

"No, given his speed just now, he clearly took those attacks on purpose, but… but how could he be completely unharmed?"

Every face was filled with Shock and astonishment!

The actual combat ability Xu Que displayed was simply enough to astonish the world!