Chapter 1538

"Crush them for me."

After the voice fell, the Lord of Dongyue City had not yet reacted.

His entire body was instantly immobilized in place.

He stared at Ji Hao in utter horror.

He simply could not fathom how the other possessed such a artifact.

Yet, how could he have imagined?

This jade vial was a supreme treasure bestowed by Ancestor Hongjun, filled entirely with Ancestor Hongmeng's spiritual fluid.

Not even a Saint of the Seventh Layer could withstand it.

Even a Saint of the Eighth Layer would be unable to bear it.

"Crash!"

And as he was stunned,

Ji Hao's hand already held a severed head.

"Father!"

Seeing this scene, Young Master Yan was utterly astonished.

Not only him, but even the deputy beside Emperor Dongyue widened his eyes, his sockets nearly bursting.

He had never expected that their emperor, in the blink of an eye,

Had been slain right on the spot.

Yet they had forgotten—if Ji Hao had not deliberately feigned weakness,

Emperor Dongyue would never have fallen so easily.

"Today, none of you will escape."

All troops, listen to my command: kill.

Leave not a single survivor!"

Immediately after the battle ended, Ji Hao coldly ordered.

In an instant, a force surged into the territory of Great Xia.

Wherever they passed, the Great Xia army stood no chance.

Whoever they encountered was slaughtered to the last man.

At this moment, Emperor Dongyue was utterly bewildered.

Could Great Zhou truly dare to do this? Did he fear no retribution from the Heavenly Court?

But with the moment upon him, he had no time to ponder further.

All he could do now was fight to the death.

"Roar!"

Yet Ji Hao had no fear—he stepped forward a single pace.

He swung his fist, shattering heaven and earth.

The blazing fist aura made Emperor Dongyue feel as if he faced a primordial beast.

"Crash!"

Their clash sent blood spurting from his mouth.

He then tried to retreat.

"Kill!"

But how could Ji Hao let him escape?

Now nearly frenzied, he cared nothing for rules or reason.

Punch after punch rained down, as if they cost nothing.

Each strike sent Emperor Dongyue flying backward, blood continuously spraying from his mouth.

"Ahh! I'll fight you to the death!"

Emperor Dongyue knew that if this continued, death was inevitable.

So he abandoned his body outright and charged straight at Ji Hao.

It was his only choice.

Yet facing Emperor Dongyue's attack,

Ji Hao made no move to dodge—he let the emperor crash into his chest.

"Crack!"

A sound of snapping bones rang out; Emperor Dongyue's face lit up with triumph.

He had finally won.

But just as he was exulting,

Ji Hao's cold voice sounded again in his ears.

"You think too much.

Since you seek death, then die!"

"Boom!"

No sooner had Ji Hao spoken than he struck again with a palm.

The vast fist aura instantly shattered Emperor Dongyue's protective barrier,

Shattering his physical form utterly.

Thus, across the entire Dongyue Continent, save for the lone city lord who barely escaped,

Across the entire continent, the remaining humans had been slaughtered to the last.

In the blink of an eye, not a single person could be seen anywhere on the continent.

Only ruins remained.

Yet upon seeing this scene, Ximen Wudi's heart held not the slightest trace of pity.

A faint glint shimmered in his eyes.

His gaze swept around, scanning the surroundings, and finally settled on the city lord.

A thread of sharp light gleamed in his eyes.

"Han Emperor, you dare kill me — you will pay the price!

The Heavenly Court will not let you get away with this!"

His voice was hoarse beyond compare.

However, regarding his threats—

Ji Hao merely scoffed at them.

"Hmph, you think the Zhen Society will believe that? Today I shall kill you.

To atone for your crimes!"

As the words rang out, he pointed a single finger.

The city lord of Dongyue City didn't even have time to scream before he was reduced to ashes.

Afterwards, the Han army continued to advance toward the Great Zhou.

Several days later, the common folk of the entire Great Zhou had finally settled into stability.

However, as time went on—

A system voice rang out in Ji Hao's mind.

"Ding, congratulations to the host on completing the main quest: the annihilation of the Dongyue Dynasty.

Reward: one mysterious gift pack!"

After the voice faded, a smile unconsciously curled at the corners of Ji Hao's mouth.

He then ordered everyone to build an altar.

Clearly intending to perform a summoning.

Sure enough, as soon as the altar was completed—

A beam of golden light shot into his sea of consciousness.

When he looked closely, he found a Jin Dan.