Chapter 1840: The Mediocre Emperor's Pride

Chen Linghuang's eyes nearly popped out, and his nose stung.

This was a deity he had summoned through countless efforts and sacrifices, hoping to rely on him to dominate the Spirit Clan and silence all dissent. He never dreamed... that the deity would be crushed to death on the spot by a book...

Like suffering from constipation, he rubbed his eyes vigorously, afraid he had misseen.

A super-strong expert at the Void-Breaking level, a shabby book... such a gap between them, yet the result...

He spat blood again.

Damn it, could it be any more of a letdown?

Weren't you supposed to be so awesome that you didn't care about anyone?

Playing so many people in the palm of your hand?

One book and you're down...

Full of disbelief, he rushed over and saw that the guy's head was split open, his entire essence, energy, and spirit seemingly drained completely, already dead beyond dead.

Unable to hold back any longer, tears streamed down.

Why was he so unlucky...

The dragon blood was snatched, the power to heal injuries was snatched, and now his backer was killed...

Ever since encountering this Zhang Xuan, nothing had gone smoothly...

Fortunately, this deity, who he never expected to die, hadn't had time to destroy his soul, or else he would surely have gone with him...

...

Fire Xu Ancient Sage, Mo Ling Ancient Sage, Chen Yonghuang, and the others also exchanged glances, blinking repeatedly.

They had thought they were doomed beyond salvation, never expecting such a turn of events.

The master (young master, president) casually offered up a book and crushed the opponent to death...

Too formidable!

The two ancient sages who had just defected to the 'deity' and Chen Linghuang looked even more like they wanted to die.

They had achieved great merit, and if they continued to follow, they would rise swiftly with no chance of reversal. But now, not only was it ruined, they had thoroughly offended Chen Yonghuang, and such an opportunity would never come again.

Wasn't the 'deity' invincible? Why was he so unreliable?

Not only did everyone have that expression, but Zhang Xuan was also dumbfounded.

Offering the Book of Heaven's Path was only a last resort; he thought it would at most block the opponent for a moment, never expecting it to kill with a single strike.

If he had known this fool was so weak, he would have brought this thing out long ago.

Previously, when the Book of Heaven's Path killed that First-Grade Ancient Sage, it encountered resistance, but now killing this one was effortless... It must be related to the last advancement!

Recovering, Zhang Xuan pondered.

At the Heavenly Mechanism Hall, killing that Bloodline Continuation-level Ancient Sage had cost a lot of power, but killing this one was easy and pleasant, likely due to merging with the Spring and Autumn Canon.

In other words, although the library couldn't see through this 'deity', the power of the Book of Heaven's Path formed from it far exceeded the opponent.

Yonghuang, he's yours...

With this guy dead and the threat gone, Zhang Xuan said no more, flickered, and arrived before the 'deity'.

If the flesh of a Void-Breaking strongman could be refined into a Soul-Less Golden Man, there would be no match in the world!

Most importantly, there was a chance to enter a higher plane through this, to search for traces of Luo Ruoxin.

As for the grudge between Chen Yonghuang and Chen Linghuang, he had already helped this far; it was time for them to resolve it themselves.

Thank you, young master!

Seeing that the young master would no longer interfere and had given him freedom, Chen Yonghuang was full of gratitude. He looked again at Chen Linghuang not far away and said, 'Linghuang, I ask myself, have I treated you poorly? Yet you colluded with humans to rebel against me. You should know the charges without me having to say more!'

"The winner is king, the loser a bandit. Since I've lost, I have nothing to say!"

Turning his head to glance around, he saw that ancient saints like Mo Ling and Huo Xu had sealed off the surrounding space. Knowing that escape was impossible, he let out a breath and said calmly.

If he won, he would control the world; if he lost... at worst, death.

When he first rose up, he had anticipated this outcome. He had thought he wouldn't be able to accept it, but now that it was actually upon him, he felt surprisingly calm.

"I know the reason you wanted to rebel!"

Seeing his attitude, Chen Yonghuang also showed admiration and said, "Among the three sovereigns of the Spirit Clan, since ancient times, your lineage of the Spirit Sovereign has been the main line. Ever since my grandfather emerged and became the strongest of the Spirit Clan, your lineage gradually declined... You showed exceptional talent from birth and planned to revive your clan, but unfortunately... you met me! You wanted to surpass me and restore the glory of your Spirit Sovereign lineage, but in the end, you never succeeded... So you made this decision, thinking that if I died, you could once again command the world. Unfortunately, this move was a mistake!"

Chen Yonghuang showed a look of emotion.

Among the three sovereigns, in ancient times, the Spirit Sovereign was the main one, hence the name 'Spirit.' Later, a human named Kong Shi appeared out of nowhere, and a ruthless figure emerged in the Spirit Clan to contend with him, thus concentrating power in his Yong Sovereign lineage.

As the sovereign since ancient times, the Spirit Sovereign naturally refused to accept this, and over time, this scene unfolded.

Call it coincidence, but it was also inevitable.

"You can accuse me of any crime you like; death is death, and I'll let you say what you will!"

Chen Linghuang waved his hand.

"Accuse you of crimes?" Chen Yonghuang shook his head. "You underestimate me too much... Since you said the winner is king and the loser a bandit, I'll give you another chance. Let me make you admit defeat willingly!"

"A chance?"

"It's simple. I won't let others act. You and I will have a fair duel. If you win, you leave alive and keep your life. If you lose... you die here."

Chen Yonghuang looked over.

The other had rebelled against him because of long-standing grievances and also because of ancestral relations. Since that was the case, let him settle it with his own strength!

"Are you serious?"

Chen Linghuang raised his head, his eyes narrowing.

He had thought he would surely die, but unexpectedly, this man wanted a fair duel.

In the past, he would certainly not have been a match, but now that the other was so severely wounded, although he himself was also heavily injured, he still had a chance to win.

"Indeed!" Chen Yonghuang nodded.

"Your Majesty..."

Seeing him make this decision, the ancient saint Huo Xu was startled and couldn't help looking over.

For such a traitor, they should all attack together and strike him dead. Why give him a chance?

"Let him go."

Mo Ling, the ancient saint, was about to say something when he saw Zhang Xuan not far away waving his hand.

He knew Chen Yonghuang's thoughts very well.

Having dominated all his life, this was the first time he had suffered such a great loss, and at the hands of a trusted companion... The wounds on his body were not as painful as the wounds in his heart.

Since the other had always been unconvinced from the depths of his bones, then let the final battle show him his true strength!

At worst, death!

This was also his persistence and pride.

"Yes!"

Mo Ling and Huo Xu, the ancient saints, said no more and nodded simultaneously.

Zhang Xuan could think of this, and they naturally understood as well, but they felt an indescribable sorrow in their hearts.

Having been with Yonghuang all along, they knew exactly how severe his injuries were. It was already very difficult for him to hold on until now. If he fought again, he would surely die, and even the gods could not save him.

Knowing he would die, he still chose to fight, only for the pride in his heart...

No wonder Yonghuang commanded such great prestige among the Spirit Clan; he indeed had extraordinary qualities.