"Command! Impenetrable as Fortress!"
Qingque let out a soft shout, and the power of Causality surged, endowing the shield formed by the interlocked jade plaques with the concept of being indestructible.
Bang—!
The moment the concept took shape, the scarlet claw mark, capable of tearing the heavens and shattering the earth, collided with the shield, pitting the concepts of Destruction against Causality.
Above the Luofu, dark red and purple-gold radiance intertwined, creating a spectacle visible for thousands of miles. Anyone who looked up could witness this unique and breathtaking scene.
Shifting the perspective back to Qingque and Zephyro, the latter's face no longer bore the earlier disdain and mockery. Instead, it was filled with a mix of shock and anger.
In contrast, our Miss Qingque maintained a calm and composed expression. But upon closer inspection, one could detect a trace of caution and surprise between her brows.
Buzz—!
As their emotions wavered, a humming sound rang out. The two forces clashing in the sky finally determined a victor.
Zephyro's blood-red claw mark dissipated in its confrontation with the jade plaque shield. However, the shield wasn't entirely unscathed.
Compared to before, the purple-gold light on the jade shield had noticeably dimmed. The power of Destruction had managed to erode a portion of the Causality energy.
By estimation, if two or three more attacks of the same caliber struck, the indestructible concept imbued by Qingque would also shatter.
Sensing the gap between them, Zephyro's previously rage-filled mind instantly calmed. He was a reckless madman, but not a fool.
If his opponent's strength was far below his, he could unleash his emotions and crush them into oblivion.
But now, the person before him likely surpassed his own power. If Zephyro continued to act like a thoughtless lunatic, he'd only be courting his own doom.
With this thought, Zephyro's expression grew serious. He clenched his fist tightly before his chest, and the next moment, a black-and-red long sword tore through space, materializing in his hand.
"Emissary of Causality… truly impressive. I underestimated you."
Zephyro narrowed his eyes, a killing intent glinting within them. As his aura shifted, the stray imaginary energy in the surrounding space gathered, transforming into the power of the Path of Destruction and flowing into the ominous blade in his hand.
"You are someone worthy of destruction, Emissary of Causality. Tell me your name."
"Qingque." Qingque didn't elaborate, simply stating her name. A jade plaque appeared in her hand as she continued to face Zephyro.
"Qingque, huh… I'll remember that!" Repeating her name softly, Zephyro narrowed his eyes further. He then raised his sword, pointing it at Qingque, and declared.
"Let us continue this slaughter, Emissary of Causality Qingque, until one of us falls, until one of us is destroyed. Only then will this battle end!"
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"Master Diviner, slow down! Be careful not to trip!"
On the way to Exalting Sanctum, our Miss Fu Xuan was running as fast as her short legs could carry her.
Behind her, Stelle, March 7th, and Welt followed closely.
Just moments ago, the Trailblazer team and Fu Xuan had been preparing to escort Dan Shu back to the Ten-Lords Commission when they felt a sudden upheaval.
Rushing outside to investigate, they saw the towering Divine Lord, thousands of meters tall, confronting something. The tremendous noise came from the collision and reaction between the thunderous blade and the netherflame.
Seeing this, our Master Diviner sensed trouble. After giving brief instructions, she abandoned the group and ran toward the Divine Lord's position.
This sudden turn of events left the Trailblazer team bewildered. By the time they reacted, the Master Diviner was already hundreds of meters away.
With no other choice, they handed Dan Shu over to the Cloud Knight soldiers for custody. Given her severe injuries from Stelle's spiked hammer and her depleted Abundance energy, she had no chance of escaping.
"Huff, huff, huff… No way, right? Master Diviner is so tiny—how can she run so fast?"
March 7th, chasing behind, felt immense pressure. She was running at full speed, yet the petite figure of the Master Diviner was getting farther and farther away, and she was on the verge of losing her.
"Uncle Yang, can you make a portal like last time? Send us straight there, can you?" March 7th turned back, panting heavily as she asked.
Hearing March 7th's request, Welt considered the feasibility for a moment. After sensing the situation and assessing the conditions, he shook his head.
"No, constructing a portal is inherently unstable. If I force it, the Emissary's power on the other side could destabilize the portal. If we teleport recklessly, we might end up trapped in a void rift."
"Huh? Why does it have to be like this…" March 7th gave a bitter smile. "Then, Uncle Yang, do you have—"
Boom, boom, boom!!!
Just as March 7th was about to ask if there were other options, another earth-shaking roar resounded. The sky and earth were dyed purple-gold and red.
A powerful shockwave radiated outward from the source of the sound, sweeping through the heavens and earth. Wherever it passed, building windows shattered, and some older residences were reduced to dust under its impact.
"Tch, this is too much, isn't it?" Caught off guard, March 7th was hit by the shockwave. Her body froze, and she was sent flying backward.
If Stelle hadn't intervened at the critical moment to catch her, our cool-headed pink dragon might have performed a "dragon soaring in the sky."
Feeling the immense energy fluctuations, Welt, who had remained calm since arriving on the Xianzhou, showed a grave expression.
He lowered his head slightly, his eyes shadowed. After a long pause, he spoke.
"Emissaries. The combatants are all Emissaries, and there are likely three of them."
"Three Emissaries?!" Hearing this, March 7th and Stelle exclaimed, exchanging glances in disbelief.
These were Emissaries—beings capable of shattering planets and burning star systems. To think that three had appeared on the Xianzhou Luofu at once! Were Emissaries so common now?
"Hm. The three combatants are Emissaries. General Jing Yuan, wielding the Thunder Palace Overseer, Driver of Thunder and Lightning, Pursuer of Demons, and Sweeper of Filth, Heavenly Lord, is an Emissary of the Hunt.
The red light, filled with the aura of Destruction and death, must belong to one of the seven Annihilation Lords. I can't confirm which one, but it's definitely an Emissary of Destruction.
And the one facing off against the Emissary of Destruction—if my guess is correct, it's likely Miss Qingque from the Divination Commission."