A living person didn't even have time to let out a scream before being swallowed into the belly of the corpse-beast. This terrifying sight caused Yany Tingxiang to pause for a moment. However, upon seeing the death of the two people she despised most in her life, the Martial Emperor and Ziyan, her heart was filled with relief.

The Sword Embryo within the Penglai Immortal Sword, after absorbing the Essence Blood of the Immortal Emperor level, turned completely blood-red, its light blazed intensely, emitting a cry like an infant's, vibrating with excitement, gradually growing stronger...

At this moment, a person flashed at the door, at the Immortal King Stage. He was the guard that the Martial Emperor had stationed upstairs. Hearing the commotion, the guard rushed over, seeing the Martial Emperor's headless corpse with a blood-red Immortal Sword still embedded in it, was utterly terrified.

Almost instinctively, he tried to fly away, and simultaneously took out a Communication Talisman, intending to send a message.

Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes flashed coldly, and with a wave of his hand,

The Penglai Immortal Sword embedded in the Martial Emperor's corpse flew out with a swoosh, spun around, and with a baby's cry, flashed with light, stabbing towards the fleeing guard.

The guard had not managed to spread the news when he suddenly heard a sound from behind, terrifying him into deploying his Elephant Qi Barrier.

The next moment...

Thud!

The Penglai Immortal Sword pierced through the Elephant Qi Barrier, embedding deeply into the guard's back, piercing through to the chest.

Though Wang Xiaoqiang's Sword Spirit was still at the Sword Embryo Stage, it was incomparable to an ordinary Immortal Sword. Furthermore, the Sword Embryo within the Penglai Immortal Sword had just absorbed the Essence Blood of an Immortal Emperor, and the surge of Blood Qi incited the Sword Spirit's fury, so killing an Immortal King with a single stab was reasonable.

A beckoning with the hand, the Penglai Immortal Sword detached from the guard's body and flew to Wang Xiaoqiang's hand. The guard spat blood from his mouth, falling from the building.

Once the Immortal Sword was retrieved, Wang Xiaoqiang turned to Yany Tingxiang, saying, "For your safety, suffer a little by staying in my Storage Ring for now."

Without waiting for Yany Tingxiang to respond, he moved with his will, placing her into the Sumeru Ring.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang flew out. The guard downstairs, seeing his comrade's demise, realized the situation was dire and attempted to flee immediately.

Seeing the guard flee, Wang Xiaoqiang did not immediately kill him but followed leisurely behind.

His aim was to find Sima Jiang through this guard and kill him.

In the night, the guard flew towards the Imperial Palace. Wang Xiaoqiang followed leisurely behind,

finally reaching the Imperial Palace.

At night, the Imperial Palace was even more tightly guarded.

The guard held a Pass Jade Token, entering the Imperial Palace smoothly. Wang Xiaoqiang's body flickered, transforming into long, filiform metal threads, silently crossing the palace walls. However, just as Wang Xiaoqiang transformed into metal threads and crossed the walls, a beast's roar echoed in the palace, and a huge black shadow flew over.

Wang Xiaoqiang was suddenly shocked, immediately associating it with the Yellow Dragon Divine Beast stationed in the Yellow Dragon Empire's palace, thinking to himself, "Could there be a Divine Beast in this palace too?"

If that's the case, it might be wise to retreat early.

To be cautious, Wang Xiaoqiang retreated towards the outside of the palace walls immediately.

Just as he was exiting the palace walls, the huge black shadow flew over. In the moonlight, it was clear to see a great beast with a snake head and a turtle body, stepping on auspicious clouds, exuding Shenwei.

This confirmed Wang Xiaoqiang's suspicion; it was indeed a Divine Beast.

"The Black Tortoise Empire... a turtle and a snake in one... hmm... this beast should be the Black Tortoise," Wang Xiaoqiang murmured as he looked at the Black Tortoise Divine Beast.

The Black Tortoise Divine Beast saw Wang Xiaoqiang retreat beyond the palace walls and did not pursue but rather hovered above, looking down at Wang Xiaoqiang, issuing warning roars.

Wang Xiaoqiang heaved a secret sigh of relief, musing, "Hmm, it seems this Black Tortoise Divine Beast, like the Yellow Dragon Divine Beast of the Yellow Dragon Empire, is tasked with guarding the palace, ensuring it is not invaded by external enemies. They don't meddle in affairs outside the palace."

It wasn't that Wang Xiaoqiang feared the Black Tortoise Divine Beast, but he dreaded it teaming up with Sima Jiang; that would be troublesome.

He didn't hesitate, immediately transformed back from the metal threads into human form, and headed back to Yihong Courtyard.

The Martial Emperor's body was still in Yihong Courtyard, and as the Martial Emperor's mentor, it was impossible for Sima Jiang not to check. If Sima Jiang dared not come, it would prove him a coward, not worthy of concern.

When Wang Xiaoqiang flew back to Yihong Courtyard, chaos had already taken hold. The dead man was none other than His Majesty, and the Madame of Yihong Courtyard had fainted in fright, while the courtesans, like birds startled by a mere twang of a bowstring, gathered their belongings in a panic, intending to flee.

The Emperor died in Yihong Courtyard, a matter of great gravity. Whether or not someone from Yihong Courtyard committed the deed, the place would surely be razed.

Wang Xiaoqiang released 2.9 billion Spiritual Springs from his body, disguising himself as a Saint Realm, stealthily lurking upstairs in Yihong Courtyard amidst the chaos, waiting for Sima Jiang to arrive.

Sima Jiang, upon learning from the guard that the Martial Emperor had been assassinated, was shocked and panicked. His cultivation was not much higher than the Martial Emperor's; if the assassin could kill the Martial Emperor, he could certainly harm Sima Jiang as well.

Concerned about his own safety, he shouldn't leave the palace under any circumstances, but the Martial Emperor had been assassinated. As his mentor, he had to check, or else he wouldn't command respect, and would be ridiculed by the world.

Sima Jiang was a cautious person, and on his way to Yihong Courtyard, he kept his Divine Sense active, carefully observing his surroundings.

Upon reaching Yihong Courtyard, he used his Divine Sense to thoroughly survey the interior. Discovering only those at the highest cultivation level were merely at the Immortal Sage Level, he felt at ease,

Immortal Sage Level, none of them could last a second against him!

Even so, Sima Jiang cautiously activated his Immortal Qi Barrier, guided by the guard, he proceeded to Yany Tingxiang's room. Standing outside the room, seeing the headless corpse of the Martial Emperor, Sima Jiang felt his heart constrict.

Then, Wang Xiaoqiang flashed out.

Sima Jiang stared warily at Wang Xiaoqiang, but upon seeing his cultivation was only at the Immortal Sage Realm, he relaxed.

The guard pointed and shouted at Wang Xiaoqiang, "Who are you!?"

Wang Xiaoqiang, without answering, took out a Blood Lotus, walked straight towards Sima Jiang, chewing on it.

The guard's anger flared, and he drew his Sword Immortal, charging towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang swung his War God Hammer with a flourish.

With a loud boom, the guard, along with his Immortal Sword, was blown away, sent flying through the air, spewing blood as he fell.

Slaying an Immortal King with mere physical force made Sima Jiang's heart skip a beat. His eyes turned cold as he prepared to attack, then Wang Xiaoqiang willed, and a True Dragon of the Flame emerged, guarding him.

And as the Immortal Sword stabbed forward, the flame on the True Dragon's body exploded, and the sword, like a broken wicker, rebounded upon hitting the True Dragon.

"What? A True Dragon of the Flame?" Sima Jiang gasped, "This is indeed the True Dragon," he thought secretly while staring at it.

Wang Xiaoqiang addressed him, "Submit to me; your life will be spared."

"Nonsense, it's not certain who will die yet, is it!?" Sima Jiang's eyes turned cold as he pointed at Wang Xiaoqiang, a single finger extended, an Immortal Sword appearing, unleashing Sword Light infused with Immortal Qi.

The Sword Light, strengthened by the Immortal Qi, became formidable!

Unseen and formless sword energy burst forth, toppling walls, splitting the very ground as wide cracks spread across the place, making a thundering noise.

The power of Immortal Qi was truly extraordinary.

The Sword Light enhanced by the Immortal Qi swept down with force, causing walls to collapse outward, the floor below cracking wide open with the width of an arm.

"What? True Dragon of the Flame?" Sima Jiang was shocked, his eyes full of disbelief upon seeing the True Dragon.

"What? Realm of the Immortal Emperor?..." he exclaimed in horror, pointing at Wang Xiaoqiang with a finger, summoning an Immortal Sword. He directed all his Immortal Qi towards the Immortal Sword,

The Sword Light, invoked by the Immortal Qi, had an incredible power.

The place was torn apart by waves of explosive chaos.

And then...

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