Chapter 251: We Will Never Cheat!
Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation
"Chi!"
A sliver of blood splashed out from the gaping wound in the old man's throat.
As a cultivator who had reached such a high cultivation level, he had no weaknesses in his physical body.
However, the Killer God's Single Stroke wasn't a technique just to cause damage.
A single stroke to vanquish souls and to severely cripple the soul!
A single stroke to end a life and to ensure a road of no return!
Despite the fact that Killer God was at level eight of the Infant Transformation Stage, Xu Que's accumulated power along with the fact that he had upgraded the Killer God's Single Stroke to its maximum meant that it was hard for the Killer God to survive such a devastating blow!
"Boom!"
The old man's body was thrown into the air like a kite which had it's string snapped. After several moments of flight, he landed to the ground and crashed heavily, causing a crack on the floor.
This old Killer God, never moved after he landed.
The grounds were filled with utter silence.
Everyone watched on dazedly as their faces were filled with dread and disbelief.
The old and renowned Killer God died this way? To his own infamous sword technique?
Killer God Single's Stroke… How did Xu Que learned how to execute that skill?
He was obviously of the Original Infant Stage, how could he master such a powerful sword technique?
The Water Empress was equally stumped by this. She had soared through the air in order to rescue Xu Que.
She never would've imagined that this kid was actually capable of the Killer God's Single Stroke.
Aside from that, she never expected him to wield such immense power as well!
It was clearly someone else's sword technique and yet he could do it much better than the creator himself. Why was that?
The Water Empress was extremely astonished and couldn't comprehend this.
"Old thing! Don't think that I can't kill you just because your cultivation level is high. Let me tell you… Your Killer God's Single Stroke is a pirated version and is such a poor imitation. Mine is the genuine and original version."
He touched the blade in his hand as he started pointing at the corpse of Killer God while he cursed at him and laughed out.
At this point, he could hear the system notifications ringing out incessantly in his ear.
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting tough. The reward is 160 act tough points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting tough. The reward is 210 act tough points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting tough. The reward is 230 act tough points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for killing a powerful elite Infant Transformation cultivator. The reward is 2,000,000 experience points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for ascending in cultivation level. Your current realm is: Original Infant level nine!"
Eh? Powerful elite Infant Transformation cultivator?
When Xu Que heard this, he was stumped!
In the past, the system had always categorized the cultivators which he had killed according to their cultivation levels and rewarded him appropriately. The reward had always ignored their proficiency.
But now, it seems like the system recognized the old man as a powerful elite cultivator of the Infant Transformation stage!
The first Infant Transformation cultivator which Xu Que killed was the demon king, who was considered an average skilled Infant Transformation cultivator. Xu Que was rewarded with 1,000,000 experience points!
This time, he killed the Killer God who was at level eight of the Infant Transformation Stage and he earned 2,000,000 experience points. That was double and it allowed him to gain another level.
"Heheh! Indeed, you didn't shortchange me. Looks like I have to kill higher leveled cultivators in future. I would be able to earn act tough points and increase my experience points quickly! Acting tough and gaining experience go hand in hand. These are the two things which would lead me to the top of the world and be the best person I can be…"
Xu Que felt joy in his heart and yet he knew deep down that the might of the Killer God's Single Stroke was the reason he had succeeded. If he allowed a normal cultivator to use this skill, he would be peerless as well.
Additionally, when he executed the spell, it was filled with Glory along with the Soaring Dragons Nine Transformation and God of Hell's Compulsion. All these added buffs accumulated together were the reason an Infant Transformation cultivator would lose his life to him.
However, this was rather unanticipated. If it weren't for the fact that the old man was too complacent and cocky, Xu Que might not have done it so easily.
"Kekeke… you old thing! In order for you to die under the hands of the Act Tough King, you should consider it to be your glory and fortune. You should rest in peace knowing that it was I who killed you. Besides, I've already told you earlier. When it came to acting tough, it wasn't something that anyone could do easily! There's only one outcome for someone who isn't qualified to act tough but still chose to act tough… That is to get fucked by the truly tough and truly cool Act Tough King! How does it feel to die to your own sword technique? Quickly jump up and give a speech or an eulogy! Ai… Forget it. Now that you're dead, you decided not to speak? How disrespectful to me! This isn't fun. I shan't play with you any longer…"
Xu Que looked down at the old man's corpse and shook his head. He then looked up towards the palace.
Several cultivators who were nearby heard Xu Que talking to the corpse and were all at a loss for words.
Big brother! Have you ever seen a corpse that can speak?
He's already dead yet you still asked him to jump up and give an eulogy?
If he really did jump up, wouldn't that mean that something was extremely off?
At this point, everything was silent within the throne room.
The officials and ministers all had terrified looks across their faces as their mouths hung low and none of them spoke a word.
They had witnessed how powerful and quick Xu Que was and how much he had improved from a few days ago. His ability and strength had grown at such a scary rate that it was almost unbelievable.
These officials and ministers were trembling in fear, not for the safety of the Fire Emperor, but for their own safeties.
Nobody dared to speak and step forward to give counsel to the Emperor because they didn't know what advice to give to him. Should they ask him to go out and fight with the powerful Xu Que?
Of course they can't tell him not to fight!
If they told him to hide or flee instead, wouldn't the entire Fire Nation be perceived as weak?
It means that he truly has to go out and fight with Xu Que!
But doesn't that mean… that the Emperor was walking into his own suicide?
When they looked at the Emperor's face, they realized that it was pale. He had already slumped into his throne and his mind was completely blank.
The prestigious and infamous Tiansha's Killer God had been defeated and it was by his own sword technique!
That made it extremely unbearable for the Fire Emperor to accept.
Because the person who had just killed the mighty Killer God is now coming for him!
"Quickly prepare the teleportation device! We need to get down into the Imperial Tomb. I wish to make a sacrifice!"
The Fire Emperor was trembling in fear as he snapped back to reality. He couldn't take the suspense anymore and instructed the eunuch standing beside him.
"Yes… Yes… Old eunuch shall do it now!"
The eunuch was stammering while he too shook in fear. His face was white and filled with dread as he ran out of the throne room.
Xu Que's eyes squinted as he hovered in mid air before laughing out, "Dog Emperor, the assassin you've sent isn't good enough! Why would you hire such a useless and rubbish assassin? He's not professional at all!"
"..." The crowd's lips twitched in a snarl, their faces were filled with disbelief.
If the Tiansha's Killer God wasn't good enough, there wouldn't be anyone in this world who was qualified to become an assassin!
The Fire Emperor's face fell as well. He was so angry that he was shaking, but didn't reply.
At this point, Xu Que hovered outside the palace as he continued shouting.
"Dog Emperor, when it comes to killing or assassination, you should hire Heavenly Explosion Faction! My sect have always been true to our word and would never cheat! How can we ever be like the useless group of 'assassins' you hired! Look, look, this old man here has decided to plant himself in the soil and won't get up anymore. The eight cities you've promised to Tiansha has already been claimed by them. You have to remember to give them a poor evaluation score and feedback. Don't be afraid that they would come back to you for revenge if you evaluate them poorly. If you're afraid, you can hire the Heavenly Explosion Faction. We are prepared to defend the consumer's right and enforce the law accordingly to merchants or stalls who do not uphold their end of the bargain…"
"But I really have nothing to say to you for being so foolish. You've spent such money for nothing! Actually, my Heavenly Explosion Faction can provide you with assassination services as well. And we can also provide you with the option of an unconditional refund for seven days. If you're unsatisfied with our service, you can even give a feedback! Ai, my friend over here asked a fantastic question. Who should you look for if you need this service? That's simple! You can find Ma Yun of the Heavenly Explosion Faction! Come, come, come, you can scan this QR code or add Lordofthecommonpeople on Wechat. Oh I'm sorry, you don't know what a QR code is! Ai, all I wish to say is that, if something like this happens in the future, you should look for Heavenly Explosion Faction to settle this dispute for you."
Chapter 252: Fire Emperor Led His Mistress Away!
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When Xu Que spoke these words, he rattled them off like a machine gun-- extremely quick and unrelentingly.
When the crowd heard this, they were all appalled.
Heavenly Explosion Faction will never cheat?
Option of an unconditional refund for seven days?
If you're unsatisfied, you can even give a feedback?
Fuck me! Is the Heavenly Explosion Faction trying to steal business from the Tiansha Assassins?
Is there anything that the Heavenly Explosion Faction can't do? Why are you so cool?
Also, the Emperor wants to kill you. How can he ask you to provide him with a service? That doesn't make sense!
The Water Empress was equally astonished by this. When she recalled what Xu Que had done back at the testing grounds of Sky Incense Valley's recruitment, she suppressed a laugh.
"This kid is truly different from everyone else!" She shook her head and was filled with a sense of admiration and realized that Xu Que was very interesting!
At the same time, the Fire Emperor who was in the throne room was infuriated.
With a loud crack, he smacked the dragon throne he was sitting on, causing it to break.
He was still fine until Xu Que mentioned the eight cities which the Emperor had given up to the Tiansha Assassins in exchange for Xu Que's life. When he heard how he had lost out, he was furious.
It took him a great deal of convincing before the old Killer God made an appearance and even had to give up a great deal of his own kingdom to persuade him. At last, he didn't even harm a single hair on Xu Que's body and was killed by his own sword technique!
What the hell was going on?
"Come on, Dog Emperor. You've been preparing inside the palace for a long time. Isn't it time for you to come out and meet me?!" Xu Que shouted out once again from outside the palace.
He held a black Eight Waste Destruction Flame in his hands threateningly.
"If you don't come out, I shall blow your entire Imperial Palace to pieces!"
"Fuck, don't sit there like an idiot without speaking!"
"Would you like to return to our old deal? I shan't use the fiery lotus and you wouldn't use your Imperial Qi as protection. Let's have a fair fight! If I don't kill you in 10 moves… Pui, no. In 3 moves, I shall turn around and leave. How about that?!" Xu Que started shouting madly.
The Fire Emperor's face was gloomy as he remained silent.
The crowd outside listened to Xu Que's shouting and was at a loss for words!
A fair fight?
Fuck! You just used the Killer God's Single Stroke and killed the Killer God himself. And now you're asking for a fair fight with the Fire Emperor?
And you even promised to let him go if he survived 3 moves? Big brother, I don't think anyone around here would be able to survive even 1 stroke!
Unless the Fire Emperor's head was kicked by a donkey, he wouldn't ever give up his Imperial Qi protection!
The Fire Emperor refuses to fight and Xu Que didn't wish to waste his time!
Since he had already finished acting tough, it was time to handle the matter at hand. If you refuse to give up the protection of your Imperial Qi, maybe I should attack you a few times and destroy your dog of a shield!
"Boom!"
In that moment, he conjured all three mystical fires from within and allowed it to float just before him.
With the full Glory Killer Book in his arms, the strength of the mystical fires were increased by 30x!
"Hssss!"
The crowd drew a breath of fresh air. Was this kid really going to blow up the Imperial Palace? Damn it! Indeed, he's from the Heavenly Explosion Faction. He would have no qualms about exploding things!
The Water Empress was taken aback as well, for this was the first time she had seen Xu Que conjuring three mystical flames.
The flames looked very threatening and potent, causing her to recoil as she sensed imminent danger.
Within the throne room, the Fire Emperor's face fell once again and he stood up.
"Let's go. All of you, follow me to the palace's sacred grounds!"
He stood up and walked to the back in haste without a moment's hesitation!
The entire court of ministers and officials didn't dare to delay as well. They were afraid that if they remained where they were, they would be killed by Xu Que. Hence, they scurried along behind the Emperor.
After all, the safest place in the palace would have to be the sacred grounds!
There were numerous of powerful spells and incantations over the sacred grounds. Most of the precious treasures of the palace had been kept there.
Only members of the Imperial family with the royal blood flowing in their veins would be able to activate the entrance.
They followed closely behind the Emperor into the sacred grounds while waiting for the teleportation device to be conjured. Once that was ready, they would go to the Imperial Tomb and their safety would be ensured.
Hence, nobody chose to stay and all of them followed the Emperor out.
However, before the Fire Emperor led all the officials and ministers away, he commanded the Imperial Guards outside to stop Xu Que from entering the palace.
Xu Que's soul strength had already locked onto the Emperor's aura. He could feel the Emperor moving away and he even knew that the Emperor was leading a group of ministers and officials who had rather high cultivation levels as well. They were making their way swiftly towards the back of the palace. He then knew that this damned dog Emperor was preparing to escape sneakily.
"Fuck me! I've been preparing myself and was about to unleash my ultimate spell and the Emperor is trying to flee again?" Xu Que spat on the ground before he looked up to see an entire group of Imperial Guards rushing towards him in a bid to prevent him from getting to the Fire Emperor. He then pitied the Imperial Guards who had been sacrificed by the Fire Emperor just to delay Xu Que.
After all, he always felt like he was an upright person and disliked killing indiscriminately.
Of course, the most important reason for not attacking straight away was because there were too many of them charging at him. Killing them would be rather troublesome.
Hence, Xu Que rolled his eyes before whipping out a guitar from his system inventory and started strumming it.
The group of cultivators and civilians around looked up in the air and saw Xu Que strumming on his guitar.
They were all taken aback by this scene.
"Singing again? Big brother, please don't! Earlier in the day, you made us all dance for half a day. We haven't even recovered from our exhaustion!"
"My ears are almost pregnant!"
"We're screwed! We're screwed… He hasn't even started singing and the introduction to the song sounds so catchy! My body is already starting to dance on its own…"
"What is he singing this time? Most Dazzling Folk Song again? Or Little Apple? Or Under the Moonlight? Forget it… I hope he will sing Little Apple. I enjoy the rhythm and actions of the song…"
Just as the cultivators down below were getting ready to dance to Xu Que's irresistible song and beat, Xu Que used a hoarse voice to sing out, "Fire Nation's Imperial Palace! Fire Nation's Imperial Palace! The Imperial Palace is about to crumble down. The Dog Emperor is a bastard who enjoys drinking, gambling and whoring! He owes me, he owes me, 35 cities. He's taken his mistress and fled… The royal bastard of an Emperor Ji Ming Wu. Are you human… We've tirelessly been working for you, we've been tirelessly working for you. And you decided to sacrifice us and send us to our deaths. You even took all the officials with you to flee..."
This was such a strange song and yet it bore a certain morbid but jovial beat to it. Xu Que had improvised with the lyrics, but his Musician talents had the ability to sway a cultivator's soul strength. Before long, everyone was singing along with him.
Ji Ming Wu was the actual name of the Fire Emperor and nobody dared to speak his name. However, it was included in Xu Que's song, which nobody could help but sing out loudly and proudly.
The Imperial Palace is about to crumble down?
The Fire Emperor enjoys drinking, gambling and whoring?
He owes 35 cities?
Who does he owe?
Could it be that he owes the Heavenly Explosion Faction 35 cities?
Also, the Fire Emperor took his mistress and fled?
The Fire Emperor had many mistresses and most of them had already been promoted officially to the ranks of concubine.
But the part about taking the officials and fleeing sounded like it was true.
As for working tirelessly for half a year and was still being sacrificed by the Fire Emperor… Wasn't this talking about the silly Imperial Guards?
When they heard the song, everyone then realized that this song was composed on behalf of the Imperial Guards.
Along with the fact that the Fire Emperor was sneakily leading his officials away, everyone realized that this was actually happening!
Chapter 253: Would You Like To Act Tough With Me?
Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation
The Fire Emperor who was fleeing towards the back of the palace along with his officials and generals could hear Xu Que singing from afar. When he heard this, even his nose turned crooked in anger and his heart was hammering in his chest. He knew that his reputation was thoroughly tarnished at this point.
A devilish song with such lyrics would certainly spread across the entire city rapidly!
No! Across the entire Fire Nation!
No! Across the entire five nations!
At this point, the Fire Emperor was truly enraged. He wanted to ignore everything else in this world and rush out to fight with this dog Xu Que to the death.
Endure! Hold it in!
Remaining alive and surviving was the most important thing. Even if he was so angry that his heart was about to explode, he had to endure!
He hastened his footsteps as he led the group of ministers and officials towards the sacred grounds.
The Imperial Guards didn't know that the Fire Emperor was fleeing away with his important officials. However, after hearing Xu Que's song, they turned around to look at the now empty palace before fleeing in apanic.
The Fire Emperor has fled with the ministers and officials?
Damn it! This Dog Emperor is really inhumane! We were so willing to die for him and yet when it came to such a critical moment, he didn't take us with him?
He really wants us to sacrifice and die here for him!
No, we cannot be humiliated this way. We have to fight to live!
Boom!
At this point, an entire group of Imperial Guards turned around and started shouting out in fear.
"Lord Prince Consort! Please have mercy! We surrender!"
"We shall give you our support! We wouldn't want to serve the Fire Emperor anymore since he treats our lives with such impunity!"
"Is the Heavenly Explosion Faction still recruiting? We are willing to join as guards to protect important members!"
An entire group of Imperial Guards had been swayed by his song and started shouting out towards him.
The group of people standing outside the Imperial Palace were all stumped. They had thought that when the guards charged towards Xu Que, they were all out for blood and wanted to kill him. Nobody expected that they would surrender to him.
This…
There was absolutely no other way for these Imperial Guards. To make an enemy out Duan Jiu De was honestly worse than death. At the same time, they couldn't figure out how the Emperor could be so thick skinned. He had been humiliated to such an extent but still fought so hard to live! If this was any other normal person, he would've surrendered himself to death and finished this conflict once and for all.
"Scram, scram, scram! I can't even be bothered to kill you now. What do you take the Heavenly Explosion Faction as? Do you think we just accept any random person? You guys won't even be fit to wash our toilets! Just get out of my way and hinder me no longer. A good dog doesn't obstruct the roads. That dog Emperor, where is he running to?" Xu Que acted as if he didn't care about the Imperial Guards at all. He then retrieved his guitar and kept it with him.
"He must've gone to the sacred grounds within the Imperial Palace. That's the single place in the entire palace which has the strongest fortifications!" One of the Imperial Guards exclaimed.
"Sacred grounds in the Imperial Palace?" Xu Que raised his brows and replied.
When the crowd heard this, they were all astonished as well.
The Imperial Palace's sacred grounds was a forbidden location built by the very first Fire Emperor. He had invited the most powerful cultivators around to assist him with the powerful spells placed within it. Only people with the blood of the Imperial family were able to activate the entrance. Apart from the Imperial family, nobody else would be able to break through the spell!
"Xu Que, that's enough. Let's end it here! You can never enter the sacred grounds!" The Water Empress' lips moved gently as she communicated with Xu Que through a voice in his head.
Xu Que's eyes turned towards the Water Empress as he smiled, "But it's only several small spells. How do you know that I wouldn't be able to break through it? Should we bet on that? If you lose, you have to eat what's below! (If you lose, I will cook noodles for you!)"
The Water Empress ignored Xu Que as she shook her head and replied, "The sacred grounds within the Imperial Palace is far from ordinary and very similar to the powerful spells of the tombs. Using spells to break through is impossible. Only someone with the blood of the Imperial family flowing beneath their veins would be able to enter. Either that, or physical strength is needed to dig through!"
What?
Physical strength to dig through?
As soon as Xu Que heard this, he was elated!
Another place which could be burrowed through? Isn't that too easy?
Xu Que called out to the system in his head, "System, would I get a discount for renting 10 excavators?"
The system replied coldly, "Nope."
"Wow! Aren't you too sly? I won't even use the excavators for a day. You charge me 500 act tough points for a 24 hour rental. Then if I rent it for only two hours, can you charge me 10 act tough points?"
"The two hour charge is 50 act tough points!"
"Fuck me! You crafty cheat! Were you taught math by your physical education teacher? 500 act tough points for 24 hours, wouldn't that be 41.666666 act tough points for two hours? Even if you wished to round off the figure, it would only be 42 act tough points!"
"The two hour charge is 50 act tough points!"
"Alright, great, fantastic. You scam! 50 act tough points, huh? Then I shall rent 10 excavators for 2 hours! 500 act tough points! You can add that sum to the outstanding loan!" Xu Que was extremely furious that he strengthened his resolve that he was never going to pay this amount back!
"There's no need for you to look so angry. Your objective was to make a fool out of the Fire Emperor. It seems like you've achieved that goal in front of everyone here! As for revenge, I am certain that there would be more opportunities for you to do so in the future!" the Water Empress noticed that Xu Que looked extremely upset and assumed that he looked this way because he was unable to break through the spells of the sacred grounds. She thus communicated with him once more to console him.
She thought very highly of this budding cultivator, Xu Que. She knew that if she could recruit him to join the Sky Incense Valley, he could certainly rise to a very high rank!
When Xu Que heard this, he shook his head, "Since I have yet to achieve my revenge, I shall have it! As for these mere protective spells, they can't hold me back! Little miss, do you know how to operate an excavator?"
"Ah?" The Water Empress was stumped.
Excavator? What is that?
She shook her head, not minding the strange things Xu Que was saying as she laughed, "I have never heard of such an item."
"That's fine. I shall teach you! Using the excavator can be very fun!" Xu Que smiled as he spoke.
"..." The Water Empress looked up, rather intrigued and interested.
Xu Que didn't speak further as he retracted his pair of black wings.
With a whoosh, his body shot back down towards the ground.
Soon after, he retrieved a single excavator from the system inventory and allowed it to land heavily on the ground beside him!
"Boom!"
The earth beneath the excavator cracked as rocks and debris were thrown up.
"Yo, my apologies. That was too much power!" Xu Que smiled at the Water Empress as he spoke.
The entire crowd raised their eyebrows as their eyes were opened wide in shock and astonishment.
"Fuck me!"
"What weapon is this?"
"It's huge!"
"It's shape looks so strange. Could this be a powerful killer weapon from Heavenly Explosion Faction?"
"Could he be thinking of using this weapon to break through the sacred grounds of the Imperial Palace? Impossible! Be it a weapon or spells, it would be impossible to penetrate the thick defenses of that place!"
"Looks like he's trying to see if the rumors about the sacred grounds are true!"
"I dare to bet that this weapon wouldn't be effective despite its formidable appearance. After all, the spells of the sacred grounds were conjured by the very first Fire Emperor."
"That's right. Cultivators of those era were much powerful than the cultivators now!"
Everyone shook their heads in unison.
The Water Empress was astonished as well and extremely curious. She looked at the weapon which had been summoned by Xu Que.
"That's an excavator? Is that a weapon?" The Water Empress then looked towards Xu Que and asked gently, her eyes emitting a curious look as she became more interested.
Xu Que waved his hands as he exclaimed proudly, "You're wrong. This isn't just a weapon. It's a Godly Weapon!"
"Godly Weapon? That can't be... There isn't any spiritual power flowing in this weapon." The Water Empress shook her head, her brows were knitted as she spoke.
"Yo don't believe me? Just you wait!" Xu Que then stepped up onto the excavator and sat in the seat as he started operating it!
The excavator was activated and made loud whirring sounds.
The motor of the excavator ramped up as its arm started moving and vibrating loudly, moving towards the walls of the palace!
"Boom doom!" A loud sound rang out as the walls of the Imperial Palace collapsed.
Stone and debris flew in all places.
Indeed, Xu Que had operated the arm of the machine to dig through the walls of the palace, clearing a passageway ahead for him!
The crowd were all stumped by this. They opened their mouths wide in disbelief!
This… This is way too powerful!
It doesn't even need a core energy to be used yet it's so powerful!
The Water Empress blinked in shock as her eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Chiya chiya chiya…"
Xu Que operated the excavator as he dug through the concrete walls. He then drove the excavator towards the Water empress as he slapped the empty seat beside him, "Fair little lady, your skin is so soft and smooth, would you like to act tough together with me?"
Chapter 254: This Old Bus Driver Is About To Drive Off. Move Away!
Translator: Translation Nation Editor: Translation Nation
The way Xu Que had behaved and the words he spoke had completely left the crowd stunned!
Although all of them could tell that the Water Empress had some relations with Xu Que as though they were old friends, they were still shocked.
This person is the Water Empress! Someone who came from such a formidable background and whose status was loftier and more important than the Fire Emperor! She was even the most powerful disciple of the Sky Incense Valley and is now the esteemed Water Empress of the Water Nation!
Yet you actually referred to her as 'fair little lady"?
Skin is soft and smooth?
Fuck me! Is your life's mission to offend as many monarch as possible?
However…
The situation had exceeded the wildest imaginations of everyone around!
The calm and composed, sweet tempered and mild mannered yet highly esteemed Water Empress, who many people never got a chance to see in their entire lives, wasn't the least angry!
Instead, her lips parted to reveal a wide smile. Her gorgeous smile was so alluring that it made everyone feel as though all the good things in this world had happened to them. The magnanimous and charming aura on her wafted around, causing everyone to feel a strange sense of happiness.
Amidst the shocked and appalling looks given by everyone around, the Water Empress laughed softly as she replied, "Alright."
She then stepped atop Xu Que's excavator and sat down beside him!
"Let's go then. The old bus driver is about to drive off. Move away everyone! Move away please! If I run over you, I shan't be paying any insurance!"
Xu Que then pulled the gear in one direction as he stepped on the gas pedal, which caused the excavator to start moving. It then cruised into the Imperial Palace after its walls had been knocked down by this very machine.
"Little fair lady, watch closely. This is the gear and this is the accelerator. Once you step on it, it moves!"
The sounds of the excavator moving were getting rather loud and yet Xu Que could be heard teaching the Water Empress on how he was operating it.
The Water Empress paid very close attention as she listened and nodded her head from time to time.
The look on her face was one of a student who was learning and listening in class.
The crowd were all stumped by this.
As they watched Xu Que bring the Water Empress towards the Imperial Palace, moving further away from view, everyone started to regain their senses as they looked towards one another in shock. Their eyes were opened wide in disbelief!
"Am… Am I seeing this right? The Water Empress is following Xu Que as he digs his way in?"
"You didn't see it wrong… because I'm seeing the same situation!"
"But what the hell is going on?! Why is the Water Empress showing so much care and concern for that Lord Prince Consort?"
"She probably started pitying and sympathizing with his plight. After all, someone like the Water Empress has such a big heart, she never hesitates to interact with mere commoners!"
"Indeed! Besides, the powers exhibited by the Lord Prince Consort was tremendous and impressive as well!"
"At the Original Infant Stage, he's already so skilled and powerful. It's no wonder that the Water Empress feels a certain bond towards him!"
"Ai, I wonder when will I have an opportunity like that as well. To sit with the Water Empress as we sit atop the excavator and take a sweet joy ride in the palace!"
"Outrageous! The Water Empress holds such a high and divine status and is the powerful monarch whom many people never had the chance to see with their own eyes. And you dare to harbor such fantasies about her?"
"Exactly! The audacity of you!"
"Immoral!"
"Come, let's go nearer to take a closer look. I wish to see how powerful this excavator truly is. There's even a chance that it might be able to dig through the palace and break into the sacred grounds!"
Amidst the discussions, everyone started flocking towards the Imperial Palace.
After the Imperial Palace lost the protection of its guards, nobody stood by the entrances to prevent unauthorized access. An entire group of nosey outsiders then entered the palace, hoping to catch a glimpse of action.
Xu Que was still riding with the Water Empress, cruising towards the back of the palace, looking extremely flashy.
There was a tall wall built at the back of the palace. It seemed like an entire area of lush greenery rested behind the wall.
There was another separate building in the middle as well.
Xu Que was thus made to stop since he was being obstructed!
The entire wall was covered with a layer of light. The light was so thick and resplendent, an indicative that many spells were casted within. The layer of light even seem to extend behind the wall, covering the trees and plants.
In the middle was a large bronze door with a dragon inscribed on the wall. The dragon was made up many strange words and had the aura of powerful ancient magic. Atop the door, there was also a sign board which read, "Sacred Grounds!"
Xu Que casted a glance towards the wall and looked at the layer of light. He could then faintly feel the Fire Emperor along with a dozen other shadows lurking behind as they ran towards the building at the other side of the wall.
A dozen eunuch were running towards the building as well as they carried large spiritual boulders, which were filled with strange inscriptions. They tossed the boulders by the side, erecting an altar of sorts.
Atop the altar were strange writings which formed the strength of the spells. Xu Que could see the boulders and their inscription through the spell wall. Although Xu Que wasn't very skilled in deciphering such inscriptions, he knew that there were many layers of spells embedded within.
"This is a small scale teleportation spell!" The Water Empress saw it and exclaimed loudly.
One look was enough for her to recognize what it was. The large boulders sat together, forming the altar and she could tell that the teleportation device was almost completed.
Xu Que listened to her as his brows were raised.
This dog Emperor is too cunning! He actually built a teleportation device and tried to flee.
Did he think that he was going to best me with this?
This Act Tough King has numerous tricks up his sleeves and he's ready to play this game with you till the very end. And yet, you thought you were clever by attempting to flee with your officials and ministers.
At this point, he condensed his energy within his dantian and shouted out loudly, "Dog Emperor, you're going to forsake your own Imperial Palace? What kind of monarch are you? How dare you create a teleportation device to flee? If you have the guts, come out and fight with me! In this realm of cultivation, the most important characteristic would be to have courage. And yet you don't have a single ounce of courage to have a solo duel with me. How do you still have the pride to continue living in this world? Be careful that your heart's demons don't wreck you!"
The Fire Emperor and his officials had long heard movement behind them and paused in shock, turning their heads back to see what the source was.
The wall between them wasn't very tall. Xu Que and the Water Empress sat atop the seat of the excavator, letting them peer over the wall clearly. Hence, half of their bodies were made visible to the Fire Emperor.
As soon as they saw Xu Que and the Water Empress, the Fire Emperor and his officials were all taken aback.
Right at this point, there was a buzz within the Imperial Palace as many cultivators executed their own spells in order to let them have a closer look at the situation. Each of them were afraid to miss out on a good show.
However, as soon as they saw the powerful spells before the Sacred Grounds, all of them paused in shock.
Before this, nobody had the chance of entering the Imperial Palace, much less seeing the Sacred Grounds with their own eyes. It's been said that nobody ever had the chance of seeing immense spells placed over the Sacred Grounds with their own eyes that's why everything that they knew were based from rumors.
At this point, having witnessed this personally, they were all astonished.
One look and anyone could tell that the quality of spells casted over the Sacred Grounds wasn't compromised at all. In fact, these were all extremely high grade and powerful restrictive spells. There wasn't even the slightest chance for a normal cultivator to break through a single spell, much less the entire complex weave of numerous powerful spells.
Much less Xu Que, a mere Original Infant cultivator. Even a Void Refining Stage cultivator probably wouldn't stand a chance in the face of such a wall.
With this multitude of restrictive spells, how could one ever hope of breaking through it?
There were no particular place to start with for there wasn't a single weakness on this wall. Unless the entire wall was demolished, there was no way of breaking the spell.
Indeed, nobody around had the slightest doubt about the capabilities of this excavator. After witnessing how it demolished the palace walls effortlessly, it wouldn't be a problem for the excavator to knock down this wall, which held all the powerful spells in place.
However, they've also seen the numerous eunuchs working on the teleportation device and saw that it was very near to completion. It wouldn't be much longer before it would be completed.
Was it possible for the excavator to demolish this spell wall before the completion?
The crowd shook their heads. That was going to be too difficult… almost impossible!
However, to most of them, the fact that Xu Que had made it up to this point was remarkable.
The Heavenly Explosion Faction is truly not simple with the number of genius and talented people within. Besides, they also have a myriad of strange equipments including this Godly Weapon!
Before this was the God Powered Cannon and now, the excavator. All these were equipments which nobody had ever seen or heard of before!
It was a shame that there was only a single excavator on him. Despite the fact that its prowess were out of this world, it was going to be an impossible feat for only one excavator to break through the powerful spell wall. His efforts were futile.
It was precisely because of this, that the Fire Emperor was rather calm and composed. When he saw the Water Empress sitting together with Xu Que, his heart raged out. He then lowered his voice and spoke solemnly towards the Water Empress.
"Hong Yan, what's the meaning of this? How could you sit with someone like him? Unless you wish to make an enemy of me and pit yourself against the Fire Nation?"
Following the Fire Emperor's exclamation, everyone turned to look at the Water Empress as well.
Many people had already speculated and guessed what the relationship between the Water Empress and Xu Que was.
Why was she so protective over him and why would she, as a monarch, sit beside him this way?
Chapter 255: Lanxiang Vocational School Begins Enrollment!
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Having felt the Fire Emperor's rage, the crowd turned towards him curiously.
The Water Empress had an extremely calm look across her face as she smiled out and shook her head, "Fire Emperor, you're mistaken. Hong Yan will not interfere with the feud between the both of you."
When the Fire Emperor heard this, he heaved a sigh of relief.
He wasn't worried that the Water Empress would dissolve the spells of the Sacred Grounds. Instead, he was worried that the Water Empress would put a nail in the coffin by making an enemy out of the Fire Nation.
At this point, the Fire Nation's Dragon Veins had been disturbed and was at a point where the Nation was extremely weak. Thus, losing a powerful ally in the Water Nation would place them in a vulnerable state which could be potentially dangerous. Hence, he hoped that the Water Nation wouldn't turn against him, for that could be fatal at this juncture.
As soon as the Fire Emperor's heart resumed its calm and composed beat, he heard the Water Empress continue, "However, Xu Que participated in the Sky Incense Valley's recruitment test and had gained the Elite Entrance Order, indicating that he's a special disciple. I've thus taken it upon myself to take him under my wing as my disciple. Hence, I will ensure that he will not be harmed!"
"..." As soon as she finished speaking, all the cultivators around were beyond stumped.
Xu Que, that kid even participated in the Sky Incense Valley's recruitment?
Fuck me! How is he everywhere? Is there a place on earth that he hasn't been to?
No wonder the Water Empress has been assisting him the entire time. Indeed, she could tell that he's an outstanding and extraordinary cultivator, and wished to recruit him!
The crowd were filled with looks of astonishment.
At this point, the Fire Emperor and his group of officials all froze on the spot, filled with dread.
The Water Empress' words were clear enough. She will ensure that Xu Que remains unharmed.
That means, if Xu Que attacked and killed anyone, she wouldn't care. But if someone attacked Xu Que, she would interfere.
The Fire Emperor's expression turned ugly upon this realization.
Damn it! You're allowing him to attack us, but we can't attack him?
What kind of rubbish is this?
That's too ridiculous! Too unreasonable!
You even said that you will ensure that he remains unharmed?
Even without your protection, can this kid even be harmed?
This kid has tons of tricks and magic treasures up his sleeves!
Even the God Powered Cannon couldn't hurt a single strand of his hair and Killer God's Single Stroke was now possessed by him!
It seemed like the Fire Emperor and all his officials are doomed, yet this kid won't even be hurt!
"Hong Yan, are you sure that you want to do this?" The Fire Emperor growled, his eyes were filled with rage.
The Water Empress giggled and didn't reply.
At this point, an old eunuch ran to the Fire Emperor's side as he fell to his knees and exclaimed excitedly, "Report to your majesty! The teleportation device is close to completion. We can all start making our way towards it!"
"Haha! Good. Very good!" The Fire Emperor laughed out loudly as he exuded a look of fearlessness.
He then turned to the Water Empress, "Hong Yan, you can reconsider that again. I shall go down to the Imperial Tomb to perform a ritual and make a sacrifice. I shall call upon the protection of the Fire God. He will be able to turn the situation around. Are you sure you wish to make an enemy out of the Fire Nation just because of this unassuming little bastard?"
"You wish to make a sacrifice to the Gods?"
When the Water Empress heard this, her brows knitted and her face turned cold, "How could you even think of doing such an evil and inhumane act?"
"Hahaha! Everything that I'm doing is for the sake of the entire Fire Nation. How can it be considered evil and inhumane? Instead, the little bastard beside you has his hands full of blood from the innocent. He's killed hundreds of Imperial Guards and didn't even let off my own concubine from his devious ways!"
"Fuck! How's that my problem!?" Xu Que was clearly upset as he opened his eyes wide in protest, "Dog Emperor, stop slandering the innocent. I, Xu Que, do things openly and forwardly. What I've done, I dare to own up to it. Even when I step on an ant by accident, I would be filled with remorse and guilt for a year. Since you said that I've killed hundreds of Imperial Guards, let me ask if you have any proof!"
"..." The crowd's lips curled into a snarl.
Big brother, please stop pretending, alright?
How can you say that you've done things openly and forwardly, and owned up to your own actions?
We are the proof! We've seen it all with our own eyes!
Besides, you've just slaughtered dozens of Tiansha Assassins and you even killed their elder, the Killer God. How can you say you've never killed anyone? Who on earth would believe you?!
The Water Empress was stumped by his remarks as well. When she turned to look at Xu Que, she saw that he had a look of innocence and anger, as though he had just been misunderstood and wronged. At that moment, she didn't know if she should laugh or cry.
The Fire Emperor was so angry that he started laughing out coldly, "Hahaha! What a thick skinned shameless kid. Indeed, you are the disciple of Duan Jiu De. It's a pity that you're going to be dead soon. Luck will not stay with you forever!"
"Yo, you're so confident? Are you sure that your sacrifice to the Fire God would work?" Xu Que asked through smiles.
"Be good and await death!" The Fire Emperor ignored what Xu Que had said as he was filled with confidence in his upcoming plans on how to deal with Xu Que.
He then turned to look at the Water Empress once again as he spoke in a low voice, "Hong Yan, I shall ask you again. Are you sure you wish to pit yourself against the Fire Nation?"
"I've already said that I shall not interfere with the feud between the both of you. However, Xu Que is considered half a disciple of the Sky Incense valley and I need to ensure his safety!" The Water Empress spoke calmly, yet her tone bore fierceness and unwavering resolution.
Xu Que couldn't help but to froze in shock as well. Indeed, no man in this world could fuck this woman, for only a God would be worthy. She was too charming and every man who laid eyes on her would be overwhelmed.
But… Why is the Water Empress protecting me? And she actually doesn't mind making an enemy out of the Fire Nation?
Fuck me! Could it be that she is truly attracted to how cool I am?
Heavens! I didn't expect the perfect Water Empress to be so superficial. Why does the heavens treat me this way? Can nobody else see my other attractive traits? Why does everyone ignore them and only focuses on how handsome I am and how well I act tough?
"Hahaha! Alright then, Hong Yan, I shall remember what you've said today. If our nations declares war on each other, don't blame me for being too vicious. After all, it was you who first broke our agreement!" The Fire Emperor laughed out in anger as killing intent radiated out from him!
"Break your sister! You're fucking hiding inside there and you still have the cheek to act tough?" Xu Que lashed out at him in anger.
At the next moment, he turned to look at the Water Empress and spoke sincerely, "Little miss, but it's true that you were acting rather unconventionally. That dog Emperor is at his weakest now so you shouldn't turn against him this way. This would certainly embarrass him and put him in a difficult spot."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was complete silence all around!
The Fire Emperor was stumped.
The Water Empress froze in shock.
Everyone else watching were filled with astonishment.
What… What's this kid trying to do?
The Water Empress was trying to help him but he actually turned around and accused the Water Empress of being too unconventional? Is he crazy?
"Alright, alright. Let's not waste any more time. Let me demolish this wall before we continue our conversation." Xu Que spoke as he stood up and jumped off the excavator.
Demolish the wall? How naive! You think you can use this excavator to demolish the wall? You will probably take more than half a day!
The Fire Emperor and all the officials broke out in a cold laughter.
At this point, they were fearless since they knew that the teleportation device was almost completed. They were all about to leave the palace and head to the tombs to start their ritual to the Fire God.
Once that was done, their luck would improve and Xu Que would be doomed!
Indeed, Xu Que then turned around and faced the other cultivators.
Under the astonished glances of the crowd, he flung his hands and placed them on his waist. He then shouted out loudly, "You might walk past me but don't walk past this opportunity! Heavenly Explosion Faction's Lanxiang Vocational Class shall begin enrolment soon. You shall have real life learning experience along with famous teachers who would guide you. There are also free tutorials. Hurry and sign up now!"
As soon as he finished, he waved his hands as nine rays of bright white light flashed across his sleeves.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Nine loud consecutive sounds could be heard as another nine excavators appeared right before Xu Que in front of the crowd!
At that moment, everything was pin drop silent that even a falling leaf could be heard.
Ten excavators?
Fuck…
Big brother, you are the unconventional one!
Chapter 256: We Have To Combine Efforts!
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Everyone around were at a loss for words!
A single excavator was already so powerful and it doesn't even require the use of core strength to operate in order to demolish walls and dig through concrete and stone!
And now there are ten excavators?
He was really ensuring that the Fire Nation is doomed!
The Fire Emperor along with his officials were stumped and their pupils dilated in fear.
They had originally thought that with the protective spells in place, even with an excavator, Xu Que wouldn't be able to dig his way through, for he would take a long time.
Nobody had expected him to reveal another nine excavators with just a flip of his hands!
Fuck me good!
Ten excavators!
That's not even funny anymore!
"Quick! All of you, go and help with the completion of the teleportation device!" The Fire Emperor shouted out anxiously.
He was truly shakened at this point. After all, this spell wall was his last line of defense and his only remaining bargaining chip. If the teleportation wasn't completed in time and Xu Que was allowed to force his way in, everything would've been for naught.
The few officials and ministers finally regained their senses as they acknowledged the order given before anxiously running towards the building. All of them started shifting the inscripted boulders.
The place behind the building started becoming noisy as everyone, apart from the Fire Emperor, ran to help speed up the process.
Xu Que wasn't idling outside as well. He took out a conical horn and started shouting instructions for everyone to hop aboard an excavator!
Although he managed to rent ten excavators, he was only able to operate one at a time despite his powers.
In order to fully utilize all these excavators, he definitely needed help from the crowd. Hence, he started issuing orders to the cultivators around. After all, the more help, the better!
"Quick, quick, quick! This is a rare opportunity to receive training on how to operate an excavator! Are you going to come or not?"
"Little brother, stop looking at the excavator with lust. Based on the look in your eyes, I can tell that your lifelong dream and ambition is to operate an excavator. Quickly get on it. When I finally kill the Fire Emperor, I shall ordain you as a Deputy Digger!"
"Yo, my fellow two brothers, I've noticed your innate talents and skills and I'm impressed. You are definitely a once in a lifetime digger. I can see it in your bones that you were born for this reason. Today, the Act Tough King is going to pass you the skill of operating an excavator."
"Yes, yes, yes. Sit on it, step on the accelerator and stop laughing like an idiot! Maintain your coolness and swag. The person operating the excavator has to emit a cool look. Do you know how to look cool? Watch me… Ai, forget it, you don't have my looks. Start operating it!"
"Yo, not bad, little brother. Operating an excavator is in your blood. I can see it in your eyes and I can see it on your face. You're meant for greater things! Although I've revealed your destiny, great adversity still awaits us. You've been selected by fate. Even if I have to risk my life, I shall fully impart the skills of using an excavator fully to you!"
"Yes, that's the way. Come on, follow my right and left hands, right, left, right, left, all together now!"
"What's the secret to being a good excavator operator? That's right, you have to be quick in your actions and you have to be cool!"
"Ai, ai, ai… Who's that over there? Are you crazy? Why have you taken off your pants? Put it back on, now!"
Xu Que was extremely busy as he chose nine people randomly and started showing them how to operate the excavator. As he shouted out instructions, he allowed them to direct the excavator towards the walls of the Sacred Grounds.
The entire scene was extremely busy as the people moved hastily, while others watched close by, extremely impressed by how Xu Que was conducting himself.
That kid's mouth is really amazing, huh?
His words are like a string of pearls shooting out from his mouth. He doesn't even need to think. He's truly unlike anyone I've seen before!
The Water Empress sat beside Xu Que on the excavator as she looked at him, unsure of whether to laugh or cry.
She shook her head gently.
This kid is such an interesting person!
But in all honesty, sitting atop this excavator is way too fun!
It doesn't require a single drop of spiritual energy. All that was required was hands and legs to move accordingly and this Godly Weapon could generate immense strength.
The arms of the excavator punched with the ferocity of a thousand cultivators. And… it doesn't even need any spells to be conjured. Even if a kid sat in the excavator, he would be able to control it effortlessly. Thus, the Water Empress was extremely intrigued by this.
The Fire Emperor was extremely startled as he shouted out menacingly, "Whoever dares to operate the excavators, I shall expunge your entire family and your next nine generations as well!"
Xu Que didn't hesitate as he shouted out in response, "Don't be afraid and operate it without fear. With me, Xu Que, around, and the backing of my Heavenly Explosion Faction, nobody would dare to touch you! Of course, if anyone wishes to flee now, I shall dig out eighteen generations of your ancestor's spirits and make them strip naked and dance in front of me!"
Several cultivators were rather shocked by the Fire Emperor's declaration and they were about to get off the machine.
However, as soon as they heard Xu Que's retort, they started operating the excavator once again and drove its arms into the groundl.
Damn it! Compared to annihilating nine generations of a person's family, it was obvious that getting eighteen generations of his family out to dance naked was a much scarier alternative!
Watching this situation, the Fire Emperor sank further into depression.
Even when his life and safety was in jeopardy, it was obvious that his threats were uneffective.
Just a single Xu Que from Heavenly Explosion Faction was enough to make life so tough for this Fire Emperor. Should the entire sect comes down, the Fire Emperor would not only have a hard time retaining his throne. He would most probably lose his life! What discussion was there about annihilating a person's nine generations?
Clearly, Xu Que was the best in such underhanded and devious threats. Everyone around were smart as well, hence they took Xu Que's side without hesitation.
"Boom doom doom…"
At this point, all nine excavators were moving in unison and its arms moved rapidly, sinking into the ground.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Although there were many layers of powerful spells on the wall, there wasn't any spell on the ground beneath!
With nine excavators drilling and digging deep into the ground, cracks started to form as shattered debris and rocks were thrown into the air.
Soon after, Xu Que shouted out another instruction as the arms of the excavator sank deep into the ground and dug out a large mound of soil, raising it up.
The crowd behind watched on in shock. With such speed, the entire wall would be dug out of the ground in mere minutes!"
"Little miss, don't be lazy and get to work. We have to combine efforts in order to operate this machine properly! There's no other fear in this world except for the fear that this wall won't come down!" Xu Que spoke to the Water Empress who was watching the other excavators in amazement and shook his head.
The crowd's lips twitched. This kid… is so bold. He even dares to instruct the Water Empress.
Who was the Water Empress?
She was the 95th monarch and an Infant Transformation elite cultivator.
Just by moving her lips and waving her hands, thousands of small sects and nations could turn to dust.
And she was the only Empress within the five nations. Her beauty was always alluded to that of a goddess. Many elite and powerful cultivators had been in love with her and yet didn't dare to show an ounce of affection for her.
Yet Xu Que could refer to such a powerful being as "little miss" and even dared to accuse the Water Empress of being lazy? He actually asked her to get to work? He's truly sick of living!
However, the Water Empress pursed her lips, trying her best to suppress a laughter. Her demeanor was calm and assertive as she raised her hands to the lever and started operating the excavator.
The crowd watched on in shock.
Even Xu Que was stumped. How could this woman be so perfect in every action?
Indeed, she has poise and dignity and is unlike anyone I ever laid eyes on. Even doing something as mundane as operating an excavator made her look so perfect. She's truly a great match for me!
Chapter 257: The Wall Is Falling!
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"Boom doom!"
"Boom doom!"
The deeper they dug, the more soil was scattered all around.
The Fire Emperor who was behind the wall was shaking in fear as defensive killing intent permeated in the air around him.
However, since Xu Que's soul strength was so powerful, he effortlessly deflected the killing intent back at him. In fact, he even added his own strength and directed it at the group of officials.
He then shouted out, "You group of handicapped imbeciles! You're still helping the dog Emperor? When I finally lay my hands on you, I will hang you up on the city wall and whip your little penis a hundred times!"
All the officials and ministers paused in shock. They knew that Xu Que was capable of doing something like this and could even imagine him doing that.
All of them placed their hands over their crotches as they winced in pain.
The group of eunuchs all shot them an irritated look.
What the hell is wrong with you? Why are you looking at us like that? Just because you don't have a penis…
However, this group of officials all knew that they were already on the path of no return. They were already stuck in this place and couldn't run even if they wanted to. Besides, who would dare to offend the Fire Emperor here? Hence, they looked down and concentrated on their task.
Before long, the altar was becoming taller and taller from stacking up the boulders. It was gradually reaching completion and will be done at any moment.
Xu Que was rather anxious as well. Without the blood of the Fire Emperor, how was he going to pluck the Genesis Fire Herbs?
"Everyone. work harder! We cannot let the dog Emperor escape! If he does, I have to enter the Imperial Tomb once again. It's too much trouble. Let's take this digging exercise as your final examination. Once this is done, I shall issue a report card for each one of you. Once you've graduated, you can take this report card… and find a good job…" Xu Que started encouraging everyone.
At the same time, he called out for the system. After all, at this speed, it was apparent that he wouldn't make it and thus needed additional help.
"System, is there anything you can do to prevent them from leaving?"
"Ding! The host can purchase 'Air Sealing Spell' and place it over the Sacred Grounds. This will cause the teleportation device to fail. A single use would cost 10,000 act tough points. However, upon further detection, the system realized that Xu Que has exceeded his credit limit and thus is unable to purchase it."
"Fuck me! A single use costs 10,000 act tough points? Is there any other way?" Xu Que jumped up in shock. Just a single Air Sealing Spell was so expensive.
He had acted tough for an entire day and only managed to acquire 4,000 act tough points. Added to his existing credit limit, he still wouldn't have enough to purchase it!
Of course, even if he did have enough, he wouldn't buy it. It was way too expensive!
"Ding! There are many ways. If the enemy didn't destroy their teleportation device after use, the system suggests that the host should purchase several high grade spirit stones and activate the same teleportation device to chase after them! If the enemy destroys their teleportation device, the system suggests that the host purchase a Divine Tracking Emblem and chase after them." The system rang out.
Xu Que smiled.
Damn it! Why didn't I think of this method?
Even if the dog Emperor managed to flee, I could use the same teleportation device to follow them. Fuck me!
And even if their teleportation device was destroyed, I can create my own teleportation device! After all, I know that they're heading towards the imperial tomb as well!
"I guess it's true that simple ideas often eludes geniuses. My extremely high intelligence is to be blamed for this oversight!" Xu Que shook his head helplessly.
At this point, he looked into the Sacred Grounds and saw that the teleportation device was very close to completion and its progress was frighteningly fast!
The Fire Emperor and all the officials were starting to calm down and didn't appear as anxious as before.
"Little bastard… When I've completed my sacrifice ritual, your life is mine!" The Fire Emperor glared at Xu Que as he threatened him.
Xu Que had already thought of a way to chase after the Fire Emperor and thus was no longer anxious.
He folded his arms and laughed coldly, "Damned retard! You shall be crying later on. I shall remember to capture your spirit and have you join your eighteen generations of ancestors and make you dance together!"
"Hmph! The young calf is unafraid of the tiger. Wait for your impending doom!"
"Wait for your mum!"
"Outrageous! You…"
"Outrage your mum!"
"Damn it, I want..."
"I want your mum!"
People on both sides were working extremely hard while Xu Que and the Fire Emperor engaged in bouts of slander and curses.
Everyone watched on in shock.
Still, it was apparent to everyone that when it came to quarreling, he wasn't a match for Xu Que. Nobody in this world was a match for him when it came to quarrelling.
Xu Que's expression was extremely calm and relaxed. No matter what the Fire Emperor said, he would just repeat the same curse and add "your mum" to it. It was clear that Xu Que was only acting unaffected in order to antagonize the Fire Emperor further.
"Report to your majesty. The teleportation device has been completed. We can leave now!" At this point, an old eunuch fell to his knees as he exclaimed to the Fire Emperor.
The Fire Emperor shot Xu Que a glance as he patted his sleeves and shouted out, "Everyone, let's head to the Imperial Tomb and make a sacrifice to the Fire God!"
"Yes!"
The officials and ministers acknowledged unanimously.
Soon after, a group of people soared into the air as they moved towards the teleportation device.
Xu Que wasn't the least anxious as he eyed them coldly, his lips parted to reveal a grin.
Dog Emperor, go on then, go on then. It's easier for me to draw your blood in the Imperial Tomb. I shall then be able to draw out the Dragon Veins. It saves me the time of dragging you there anyway!
"Boom!"
At this point, the Fire Emperor slapped the entire altar, causing it to glow brightly.
The inscriptions in the altar were buzzing with bright light and energy.
Soon after, the air around the altar started twisting and convulating as the altar itself started rotating rapidly.
The bodies of the Fire Emperor and his group of officials started becoming blur.
At the same time, the Fire Emperor shouted at the few eunuchs who haven't left, "When I've departed from here, destroy the teleportation device. Failure to do so will ensure that my wrath will be brought down upon nine generations of your families!"
"Yes!" These eunuchs all fell to their knees and acknowledged while trembling in fear.
Outside the Sacred Grounds, the Water Empress was extremely quiet as she looked at Xu Que and spoke into his mind, "We're not going to make it in time. If the teleportation device was really destroyed, what would you do?"
Heading towards the Imperial Tomb from here would require several hours at the very least. In that time, the Fire Emperor would've completed his sacrifice ritual to the Fire God.
From the Water Empress' perspective, she assumed that once the Fire Emperor has escaped, Xu Que would surely lose.
After all, as the Water Empress of the Water Nation, she understood the powers of the sacrifice ritual to the Gods as a final resort. It was powerful beyond comprehension. As long as the Fire Emperor was allowed to complete the ritual, the assistance of the Fire God would be on his side. His powers would increase tremendously and the fortune of the Fire Nation will rise as well.
Even if Xu Que was on the Void Refining Stage, he would still be slaughtered by the Fire Emperor. When that happens, even she wouldn't be able to help him.
Right at this moment, the best thing to do was to take advantage of the fact that the Fire Emperor was going to be gone for some time and escape the city… No! Escape the Fire Nation. The further, the better. For only then would there be a chance of survival.
However, Xu Que wasn't the least afraid or flustered. He had a plan and he knew how to get to the Fire Emperor. Besides, even if he couldn't catch up to the Fire Emperor, the sacrifice ritual would definitely fail. That's because Madam Ya was…
"Keke… That's alright. Continue digging for now. I shall show you how I act tough later on!" Xu Que shook his head and laughed out heartily.
"Boom!"
A loud sound rang out as the Fire Emperor and his group of officials vanished. At the same time, the angered laughter of the Fire Emperor could be heard, "Hahahahahaha! Little bastard, when I return, you are dead meat!"
"You still want to return? I'm sorry but you have no way of returning. The only way for you is down under, where you shall be buried!" Xu Que replied coldly.
"Boom doom!"
The white screen of light surrounding the Sacred Grounds flickered before it became dim. A second later, thousands of cracks started forming all across the wall!
"We have succeeded! The wall is coming down!" One of the cultivators operating the excavator exclaimed.