Chapter 1086

But Prince Zichu exerted force both fierce and deft, and in almost an instant, the He Shi Bi was in Hearing Ying Zheng's hand.

At the same moment, a dragon's roar rang out at the center of the Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation.

On the grand parade ground of Lan Chi Palace, countless people stared in shock toward the center of the formation.

They happened to see, around Hearing Gai Nie, a towering sword qi surging skyward, transforming into a white giant dragon.

Then Hearing Gai Nie's sword momentum built to its peak, and together with this white dragon sword qi, he charged head-on against the twelve Shadow Guard elites attacking him.

"Hundred Steps Flying Sword, sword qi transforming into a dragon? This Hearing Gai Nie has actually reached the Heavenly Being Realm in such a short time? Unbelievable!"

Prince Zichu could not help clicking his tongue in secret awe at the sight.

One must remember that previously, Hearing Gai Nie had only just barely reached the Earthly Immortal Realm.

But from his rebellion out of the Daqin palace until now, how much time had passed?

Moreover, being out in the jianghu, with enemies seeking openings to entangle him in front, and experts sent by the Daqin Sect pursuing him behind.

By all reason, Hearing Gai Nie had little time to cultivate.

Who could have known he would actually leap past this rare hurdle?

"Even if he's at the Heavenly Being Realm, so what? Your Highness need not worry—the Shadow Guard's Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation will surely…"

Hearing Zhang Han was entirely unconcerned; with this Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation, plus the advantage of terrain.

Even a supreme Mythical Realm expert could be trapped to death within it.

Let alone Hearing Gai Nie, who is merely at the mere Heavenly Being Realm!

Only, before his words were half-spoken, he could not help cutting himself short.

It turned out Hearing Gai Nie had unleashed the Guigu Sect's secret sword art—the highest mystery of the Vertical Sword Art, the Hundred Steps Flying Sword.

Because he had already broken through to the Heavenly Being Realm, the sword qi of this Hundred Steps Flying Sword actually transformed into a white giant dragon.

Then Hearing Gai Nie's sword momentum built to its apex, and together with the sword qi dragon, he charged toward the twelve Shadow Guard elites.

Yet the Shadow Guard elites, being within the Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation, were not only nearly one unified whole of two hundred sixteen.

On top of that, beneath this Xianyanggong, the inexhaustible Daqin dragon qi bestowed its blessing.

Theoretically, unless Hearing Gai Nie reached the supreme Mythical Realm, he could not possibly break through this formation no matter what.

But Hearing Ying Zheng happened at this moment to bellow,

"Hearing Gai Nie! Receive death!"

Then he actually took the Imperial Jade Seal he had just obtained, directly channeled his true essence, and hurled it over.

Just at this moment, Hearing Gai Nie's Hundred Steps Flying Sword and the twelve Shadow Guard elites became entangled.

In an instant, the dragon qi beneath Xianyanggong continuously surged forth.

Under this golden-hued dragon qi, the Shadow Guard elites seemed almost like golden-armored heavenly gods, unstoppable in might.

But the Imperial Jade Seal was a Daqin secret treasure—even from beyond the realm it could borrow Daqin dragon qi across the void.

Therefore, the Imperial Jade Seal and Daqin dragon qi were mutually born and accompanied, complementing each other.

To a certain extent, wherever the Imperial Jade Seal went, Daqin dragon qi had to give way three houses' distance.

So when Hearing Ying Zheng smashed out this seal, the Daqin dragon qi that had just mounted the Shadow Guard elites instantly collapsed and scattered.

The Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation instantly exposed its weak point.

Hearing Gai Nie knew in his heart this was his sole chance of survival at this moment.

Therefore he dared not hesitate any longer, and with all his might drove the Hundred Steps Flying Sword.

The Shadow Guard elites, stripped of Daqin dragon qi's blessing, were for a moment at a loss.

Struck by this magnificent, dragon-like sword qi assault.

The twelve Shadow Guard elites directly in its path were all sent flying backward together.

Once they were sent flying, the Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation naturally collapsed.

The Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation—stern and awe-inspiring, capable of trapping a supreme Mythical Realm expert to death—was actually broken just like that!

From Hearing Gai Nie erupting with the Hundred Steps Flying Sword, to Hearing Ying Zheng hurling the Imperial Jade Seal, to Hearing Gai Nie breaking the formation.

Everything happened in the span of a lightning flash.

Hearing Zhang Han, his sentence not yet finished, could not help his jaw dropping in shock.

What the hell is this?

I just finished bragging in front of His Late Majesty's Highness, and you, Hearing Gai Nie, go and break the formation on me like that?

That's not how you trick people!

On Hearing Zhang Han's face, embarrassment writ large.

But Prince Zichu saw the strangeness within, and after casting a meaningful glance at Hearing Ying Zheng,

He then turned to Hearing Zhang Han and said teasingly,

"Lord Zhang, this will surely what?"

"Surely, surely, next time for sure…"

Hearing Zhang Han watched as, after the Shadow Guard elites' formation was broken, they could no longer hold back Hearing Gai Nie.

Instead, they were beaten back step by step by his single person and single sword, nearly routed.

He immediately wanted to pick up his twin swords and have a bout with Hearing Gai Nie.

But Prince Zichu spoke up, and he could only stammer, not knowing how to answer.

On the other side, after Hearing Gai Nie broke through the Shadow Guard elites' Zhou Tian Ximen Ximen Xingchen Grand Formation, he repeatedly deployed the Vertical Sword Art.

At this point his cultivation had already reached the Heavenly Being Realm, and every strike of his sword was in no way inferior to that of his Master Wang Xu.

Moreover, in terms of battle intent and fighting will, he was actually far above the Guigu Sect's master.

On top of that, with the Shadow Guard elites' formation broken, they were now in a state of utter loss, their will and spirit seized.

As luck would have it, the Shadow Guard Commander had once again been detained by Prince Zichu's teasing, unable to appear and take charge of the situation.

With the result that Gai Nie, alone with one sword, utterly routed the Shadow Guard.

Seizing the gap, Gai Nie suddenly exploded into motion, seeming to turn into a bolt of lightning as he charged toward Ying Zheng's direction.

"Audacious Gai Nie, fall back!"

Seeing Gai Nie so brazen, Zhang Han naturally could no longer sit still.

The Shadow Guard, as Qin Huang's personal guard, was also known as the last line of defense around the Emperor.

Being utterly routed in front of everyone's eyes was already disgraceful enough.

If Gai Nie were allowed to charge before Qin Huang's carriage—even if he only collided with Ying Zheng—Zhang Han would have no choice but to atone with death.

Therefore he could spare no more thought for Prince Zichu; instead he drew the twin swords from his back and, almost like a shadow, raced after Gai Nie.

As Commander of the Shadow Guard and Junior Steward of Qin Ting,

Zhang Han's strength was in truth no mean feat.

At this moment, worried over Qin Huang Ying Zheng's safety, he was exerting his strength twofold.

Only he had not considered that, on the great parade ground before Lanchi Palace,

let alone anything else, were there any shortage of experts—even Extreme Dao powerhouses?

Yin Zhong, Prince Zichu, Shang Yang, Bai Qi, even Wang Ben, Can Jian, Changkong, and so on.

Every one of them was a cultivator of the supreme Mythical Realm.

To intercept Gai Nie, any one of them striking out could keep him from advancing a single step.

Yet just as Gai Nie charged toward the imperial carriage, these experts all acted as if they hadn't seen.

Standing rooted in place, not one of them moved.

On the vast great parade ground, only Zhang Han alone pursued Gai Nie.

"Gai Nie, die!"

Zhang Han's hatred for Gai Nie ran deep indeed.

First, the Zhou Tian Star Array of the Shadow Guard had been broken, costing him face terribly before the many nobles and retainers.

Then, the charge toward the imperial carriage had nearly dragged Zhang Han into a capital offense.

How could Zhang Han swallow that!

The moment he caught up to Gai Nie, his two swords—one thrust, one upward slash—he unleashed his strongest strike directly at Gai Nie!

Gai Nie, as if he hadn't heard, kept one hand forward, that bronze treasured sword held out before him.

Countless sword qi swirled around the blade, transforming into a white dragon.