Chapter 165

But in his heart, he already revered him as a celestial being!

And Senior Dugu Qiubai.

He actually managed to block one of his strikes without a scratch.

This one point truly shocked him!

Don't think it was just a brief strike.

But he was certain.

Across the entire Nine Continents.

The number of people who could fully withstand Ximen Wudi's strike.

Could be counted on one hand!

This alone shows just how absurdly powerful the opponent is!

"What I care more about is that Second Dragon Head."

"Given the current trend, he may well have already reached the Mythical Realm!!"

"Even in my Great Yuan, only those two might be able to suppress him!"

As he spoke.

Si Hanfei's aged face showed shock.

Even.

Because his emotions were too intense.

He didn't even notice he had snapped off several strands of his beard!!

Tie Muzhen nodded in agreement.

Then he lifted his gaze toward the direction of the Great Qin Empire and sighed lightly.

"I hope Qin Huang can weigh the pros and cons properly—don't let me down, Khan."

Great Tang, Fengxuan Pavilion.

"Peak of the Celestial Realm?"

"Looks like the Qinglong Society isn't so impressive after all."

Wu Zetian gave a faint, evasive hum.

Though her heart was reeling in shock.

She still refused to admit defeat verbally.

But regarding this.

No one around dared to contradict her.

Not even Shangguan Wan, who had always enjoyed the Emperor's favor.

At this moment, she had lowered her head, not daring to expose the truth.

Only Yuan Tiangang.

Upon hearing this, he smiled and spoke.

"As long as that one exists, the Qinglong Society will always inspire fear!"

Others may be strong, but there's a limit.

Even Senior Dugu Qiubai, whose name had just appeared on the Heavenly Dao Golden List.

He believed.

With the foundations of the major imperial dynasties, facing him, they would still be more than sufficient.

Only Ximen Wudi.

His profound, unfathomable cultivation was like an endless abyss!

You think he's incredibly strong.

Then the next ranking list comes out, and your understanding is shattered again.

Again and again.

No one knows where his true limit lies!

Wu Zetian hummed, unconvinced.

Great Ming, Forbidden City.

"State Tutor, what do you think?"

A flicker of shock and dread passed through his eyes.

On the surface, Zhu Houzhao turned his head calmly to the side.

"Strong! Extremely strong! Unbelievably strong!!"

Liu Bowen didn't hesitate—he answered instantly.

His expression was filled with solemnity.

Even though he himself was at the Peak of the Celestial Realm.

But he knew well.

His actual combat power might only be average.

And powerful swordsmen are usually the elite among their own rank.

Especially someone like Senior Dugu Qiubai.

He feared that even a Peak of the Celestial Realm might be able to slay a Mythical Realm cultivator!!

How could this not weigh heavily on his heart?!

"This is merely the Third Dragon Head of the Qinglong Society."

"Not to mention the top martial artist of the Nine Provinces, Ximen Wudi, and the Second Dragon Head, who has yet to appear before the world."

"Even the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Dragon Heads beneath him possess extraordinary strength!"

"Most importantly,"

"Since both Yunzhou Shaolin and the Great Tang suffered setbacks, the Qinglong Society has revealed even deeper reserves!"

"Thus, how many more terrifying beings they still harbor remains unknown to all for now."

Zhu Houzhao let out a bitter laugh.

Then he changed the subject.

"Say, if such a colossal force"

"were to strike against the Great Ming, would our Great Ming still have any chance?"

As soon as these words were spoken,

the room fell utterly silent.

Liu Bowen's gaze sharpened instantly.

His aged face was filled with deep emotion.

Though he had only just met the new Emperor,

he knew well within his heart

that these words were not spoken without cause!

Therefore,

after a few moments of silence,

Liu Bowen composed his expression, bowed, and spoke in a deep, solemn tone.

"The founding Emperor once said:"

"Life and death rest solely upon the edge of the blade!"

"If that day truly comes, this old minister will spare no effort!"

As he spoke further,

his resounding voice brimmed with unwavering resolve!

In his eyes, a flicker of mortal determination passed.

It carried the very meaning: if the nation lives, he lives; if the nation falls, he dies!

"Your Majesty, how could I not know your loyal heart?!"

Zhu Houzhao laughed heartily.