Chapter 1434

But he still stood firm in place, not retreating.

"Hah! How dare you, of all people!"

In Ximen Wudi's voice rang boundless contempt.

The next instant, his palm swept out directly.

"Roar!"

A deafening dragon's roar echoed at that moment.

Then, countless heavenly lightning bolts gathered in the sky.

Forming into a purple dragon that slammed toward the Sect Master.

This sight caused everyone's pupils to contract sharply.

Especially the Sect Master, whose eyes revealed outright terror.

The power of this heavenly lightning far exceeded his expectations.

"Han Emperor, I surrender! I wish to join Great Han!"

He cried out.

As his voice rang out, his face twisted with panic.

"Hmph! I have no use for weaklings!"

The moment his words ended,

the Sect Master's body was instantly shattered where he stood.

Simultaneously, rolling waves of energy spread outward.

Causing screams to erupt from the surrounding crowd.

The people of Shiling fled once more.

But this time, they would have no more luck.

From the sky, a elite army swooped down.

They wore silver armor.

Each one radiated a chilling aura of slaughter.

The blades in their hands gleamed with cold light, sending shivers down spines.

They were none other than the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

At this moment, they were like wolves among sheep.

Slaughtering every last member of the Shiling clan, filling the air with wails and cries.

In the end, all resisters were dead.

When the battle ended,

Ximen Wudi rode his mount to the foot of the city wall.

He looked up at the three Imperial Princes on the palace dais.

And smiled.

"My dear brothers, I entrust the people of Shiling to your care.

I believe you can govern them well!"

With those words, he walked straight up toward the city walls.

At this moment, after slaying the Shiling champions, Ximen Wudi appeared profound and inscrutable.

Like a sovereign ruling all under heaven.

Causing the many generals below to gaze at him with burning eyes.

They longed desperately for merit.

Meanwhile, in the Han Imperial Palace,

Ximen Wudi stood atop the great hall.

Looking down at Lu Bu.

He asked slowly.

"Lu Bu, you led the army to attack Shiling—did you encounter danger?"

His voice carried deep concern.

This was the first time Ximen Wudi had dispatched an army on campaign.

If Lu Bu perished,

the Han would suffer immense loss.

After all, Lu Bu was currently the most elite commander among them all.

Upon hearing the question, Lu Bu replied respectfully.

"Your Majesty, your servant has not disgraced your trust.

The Shiling masters have nearly all been wiped out.

Only the elderly, weak, women, and children remain!"

Upon hearing this, Ximen Wudi's lips curled into a satisfied smile.

He continued speaking.

"Good. Go rest.

Also, have Cao Zhengchun arrange arms and supply replenishment.

We attack again tomorrow.

Remember—proceed with utmost caution."

This place is ultimately a wilderness.

Do not be careless!

Upon hearing the voice, Lu Bu bowed and replied, "Yes," then withdrew.

Then Cao Zhengchun came to Ximen Wudi's side and spoke softly.

"Your Majesty, how should we handle this matter?"

On Cao Zhengchun's face appeared an expression of inquiry.

After all, at this moment, Ximen Wudi was his only reliance.

"This matter shall be entrusted to you. I trust you will not let me down!"

The voice carried a gloomy tone.

Cao Zhengchun dared not delay and hurriedly withdrew.

Ximen Wudi, meanwhile, prepared to enter seclusion.

His strength had already reached the peak of Saint Stage Eight a year ago.

He was only half a step away from the Ninth Heaven Realm.

And this battlefield,

had become his chance for breakthrough.

Thinking of this, he sat cross-legged within the hall.

Moments later, a brilliant Shui Lingguang rose from his entire body.

Like a great sun.

Vast magical energy churned in the sky.

Causing everyone to be utterly astonished.

Boom!

When the dazzling light column vanished,

countless spiritual veins across the Han Empire surged violently.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth spread out, even condensing into raindrops.

They fell upon the earth, bathing all living beings within.

Cultivation speed increased tenfold.

At this moment, even common civilians were cultivating.