Bang―
The ancient soul's fist landed on King Huangfeng's face, and the powerful force instantly knocked him unconscious. He spat out blood and flew out like an arrow, disappearing from Qin Jun's sight in the blink of an eye.
The crowd erupted into an uproar.
The strongest under Qin Jun's command, King Huangfeng, was killed in seconds?
Even Qin Jun widened his eyes in shock, feeling a sudden pang of anxiety. Could today be the day everything goes wrong?
"Quick, send someone to check on him!" Qin Jun hurriedly shouted to Cheng Yi behind him, awakening him from his daze, and then rushed out of the courtyard.
At the same time, the pervasive Samadhi Divine Wind dissipated, leaving the ancient soul with only half of its body. However, it was visibly regenerating at a rapid pace. Despite its gaseous form, the process did not appear bloody but rather eerie.
Nezha, with his three heads and six arms, fearlessly charged forward, wielding the Universe Ring, the Chaos Silk, the Purple Flame Snake Spear, the Demon Binding Rope, the Golden Brick, and the Long Sword in rapid succession. His fierce attacks forced the ancient soul to retreat, leaving the elderly Yi in awe.
"It truly lives up to its reputation as a long-lost divine power. It's truly enviable," Yi exclaimed as he continued to attack the ancient soul. He seemed oblivious to the severity of the situation, even after King Huangfeng was repelled.
The ancient soul quickly adapted to Nezha's rapid assaults and launched a counterattack, exchanging blows with the Universe Ring, the Chaos Silk, and Nezha's other magical treasures. Seizing the opportunity, it unleashed a simultaneous punch, sending Nezha flying backward.
Yi's gaze sharpened as he struck the ancient soul's head with a palm, unleashing a burst of blinding light. A stream of fist energy engulfed the ancient soul, streaking across the sky above the city and landing on a nearby mountain, shattering it to pieces.
The earth trembled as if the city was experiencing a massive earthquake.
The intense light dissipated even faster than before. Just as Yi was about to retract his palm, the ancient soul collided with him, its shoulder slamming into Yi's abdomen like a high-speed meteor, sending him soaring through the clouds and disappearing without a trace.
"It's over!" Qin Jun's heart sank. He quickly shouted to Daji and the others, "Get out of the way, it's targeting me!"
As he spoke, he pushed aside the girl by his side.
Daji and her three companions were still in a daze, not yet fully aware of the situation. "Run!" Qin Jun scolded angrily, startling them back to reality. Except for the officials brought by Xian Neng, the rest had already scattered, standing their ground with struggling expressions on their faces.
Daji and her companions did not heed Qin Jun's words. Even Wang Xue did not flee but instead lowered her head, lost in thought.
Suddenly, a long howl echoed in the distance. Nezha, with bloodshot eyes, once again charged at the ancient soul, unafraid of any opponent.
Qin Jun couldn't tell if King Huangfeng was truly in trouble or if he was taking advantage of the situation to feign absence.
As for Yi, Qin Jun didn't need to think to know that he had probably taken the opportunity to escape. Otherwise, with his strength, how could he have been sent flying so far by the ancient soul?
"Is heaven trying to end my reign..." Qin Jun thought bitterly. He had imagined many possible ways he might die, such as being struck down by the Buddha or falling victim to the schemes of the Holy Emperor, or even being killed by the Bull Demon King.
But he had never expected to be suddenly targeted by the ancient soul.
At this point, he didn't even resent Yi. Even if he did, it wouldn't change anything.
"The fist of the Holy Court is not something you can resist!" the ancient soul sneered, facing Nezha's fierce attack. It struck with a punch, sending Nezha flying and displaying a terrifying strength.
Nezha was a powerhouse at the fifth level of the Golden Immortal realm, yet he was completely defenseless against the ancient soul!
"What is this guy..." Qin Jun gritted his teeth, realizing that the ancient soul's combat power had skyrocketed in a short period, as if it were cheating.
Moreover, it kept mentioning the Holy Court, clearly not as simple as the ancient demonic empire. It might even be from the Holy Court, belonging to the same era as the Eternal Fire Demon Goddess.
If that were true, Qin Jun was truly finished.
"It's your turn," the ancient soul looked down at Qin Jun, its bloodshot eyes filled with killing intent, as if Qin Jun had an irreconcilable feud with it.
"Perhaps because you offended someone I absorbed, I really want to kill you. Be prepared!" The ancient soul, like a lofty god, seemed to have decided Qin Jun's fate.
Qin Jun felt both despair and anger.
"Kill me! Do you think I'm afraid of death?" Qin Jun roared, while anxiously asking in his heart, "System, can you urgently summon a powerhouse at the level of the Golden Immortal realm or higher?"
"No, the host currently has no chance to summon a deity or demon," the system replied, undoubtedly pouring cold water on Qin Jun's head.
It seemed that it was really going to end...
"You're not allowed to harm my brother, Qin Jun!" Xiao Li suddenly revealed her true form as a white dragon, coiling around Qin Jun, protecting him.
Qin Jun, feeling anxious, quickly shouted, "You, run!"
He didn't mind his own death, but he didn't want his women to die with him.
Daji and You Fenghuang also stood in front of Qin Jun. Although they didn't speak, they had already made their decision.
Even Wang Xue, who had been in an ambiguous relationship with Qin Jun, came to his side.
This scene both moved and frustrated Qin Jun.
No, I must protect them!
Qin Jun gritted his teeth and immediately activated the Thirty-Six Transformations of Tiangang, breaking free from the dragon's body and flying into the air. With a flip of his right hand, the Seven Star Sword appeared, and the Nine Dragon Supreme Emperor's robe instantly draped over his body. At the same time, he activated the invincible Vajra Body, turning his skin into a golden color and elevating his aura to its peak.
Although he hadn't taken action for a long time, he had never stopped cultivating.
This time, he was going to fight for his women!
"Your Majesty!"
The four daughters of Daji exclaimed, about to fly up to stop Qin Jun. However, they saw Qin Jun raise his right hand, signaling them not to move. For some reason, this gesture seemed to be filled with a magical power, causing their bodies to uncontrollably stop.
"If you want to kill me, then come at me!"
Qin Jun coldly shouted. The system couldn't help, Nezha and King Huangfeng were defeated in succession, and now he could only draw his sword and fight!
Above the clouds, Old Master Yi watched this scene with amazement, murmuring, "I didn't expect this kid to have such courage, but it's a pity that he doesn't understand what he's facing."
As for helping Qin Jun, Old Master Yi was willing but unable. He didn't expect the ancient soul to be so powerful, and continuing to fight would only make the ancient soul stronger.
He himself was a demon, although he had clear loves and hates, he valued his own life more, especially after being imprisoned for tens of thousands of years, he wanted to live well.
"Hmph! An arrogant ant!"
The ancient soul looked down at Qin Jun and snorted, then possessed and charged towards him. The speed was so fast that Qin Jun's pupils contracted, and he couldn't even react in time. [End of this chapter]