Chapter 489: The Emperor's Assault
Cao Hong's gaze was utterly serene. The hand gripping his short blade did not tremble in the slightest as he continued to thrust it toward Tianya's Dantian without a shred of hesitation.
A faint smile even touched the corners of his mouth. In that instant, an image suddenly surfaced in Cao Hong's mind: the innocent, smiling face of his beloved woman, who had passed away many years ago. Her faintly purple pupils were so captivating, so beautiful!
'Death isn't as terrifying as I always imagined!'
Time seemed to freeze. Tianya's savage expression, Cao Hong's slight smile—both were locked in place in that single moment!
TING... CRACK!
An extremely sharp, piercing sound rang out abruptly. The dagger in Tianya's hand, a weapon that could be considered a treasure blade, had actually... snapped!
The savage smile froze on Tianya's rouged face, his eyes filled with disbelief. His dagger could slice through iron as if it were mud!
