Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui

Chapter 608: Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui

"Dark Emperor! Greetings, Wu Huan Supreme!" Dark Emperor said solemnly.

"Dark Emperor?" Wu Huan looked at Dark Emperor with cold eyes, a hint of surprise flickering within.

Wu Huan could see that this man, who called himself Dark Emperor, showed no fear before him. Yet he was only at the Imperial Extreme realm, so how could he possess such audacity? Was he insane?

Insane? Impossible. Wu Huan felt a sense of threat emanating from the Dark Emperor. A threat? How was that possible? Today truly felt surreal!

How much strength was Zhong Shan still hiding?

They hadn't been able to capture Zhong Shan yet, and Zhong Shan's backup plans seemed endless, as if he were recklessly throwing everything he had into the fray.

The Snow God Extinguishes the World Formation, the Water Extermination Sword, three Heavenly Extreme realm experts—such a luxurious combination, yet they still hadn't managed to subdue Zhong Shan?

Now, this sudden appearance of a man who made Wu Huan feel threatened? This was truly extraordinary! They needed to resolve this quickly—defeat this man, then join Nu Qinghui to kill Zhong Shan. If this dragged on, who knew what other changes might occur!

"Do you think a mere Imperial Extreme realm can stop me?" Wu Huan shouted.

"My duty compels me. If you do not move, I will not move," Dark Emperor replied earnestly.

Wu Huan raised an eyebrow. Duty? Was this man also part of the Great Zheng Dynasty? "If you do not move, I will not move?" Wu Huan sneered.

"Such arrogance. Let's see how you handle this!" Wu Huan snorted and thrust his hand forward, sending a massive golden palm towards Dark Emperor. The golden hand, over a hundred zhang in size, seemed to carry the might of the heavens, grasping for Dark Emperor. The force of the hand distorted the space around it.

Dark Emperor remained calm. A black sphere suddenly emerged from behind him, growing larger until it reached a hundred zhang in size.

The black sphere exuded an incredibly heavy force, as if it contained the weight of a thousand mountains, creating ripples in space as it ascended.

"Boom~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"

The golden palm collided with the black sphere, producing a deafening explosion that shook the very fabric of space.

A strange scene unfolded before everyone. The golden palm disintegrated, while the black sphere continued its ascent as if nothing had happened, pressing down with an immense pressure.

"Star Elder's Orb? This is Star Elder's 'Star Orb'?" Wu Huan exclaimed.

"Good eye. This is indeed the Star Orb. Now, do you still think I'm being arrogant?" Dark Emperor said calmly.

"The Star Orb, one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures? How did it end up in your hands? Star Elder would never give it away, unless...unless he's dead?" Wu Huan's eyes widened.

"Correct. This is my master's relic. So what? In my hands, it remains one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures. Wu Huan Supreme, I advise you not to make any moves. Otherwise, to protect my master, I will fight to the death and leave you with an unforgettable memory!" Dark Emperor said firmly.

Fight to the death? Wu Huan felt a chill in his heart.

Dark Emperor wielding the Star Orb was akin to Jing Xueshen wielding the Water Extermination Sword—capable of matching Wu Huan.

Master? He called Zhong Shan his master? This Zhong Shan was terrifying. Even Star Elder's disciple had been subdued by him! The Star Orb was immensely powerful, one of the Twelve Ancient Treasures, the only one from the Great Thousand World. Its first appearance was in a legendary clash with the Heaven-Splitting Axe.

The powerful collision between the Star Orb and Wu Huan's golden palm ended in a stalemate, cementing the Star Orb's fearsome reputation. Passed down through generations, it had always been coveted by the world's strongest, yet also something they wished to avoid.

The Star Orb locked onto Wu Huan, who coldly observed Dark Emperor. While Wu Huan wasn't necessarily afraid of the Star Orb, especially given the lower cultivation level of its wielder, the fact that this cultivation could still pose a threat made Wu Huan wary.

Wu Huan didn't even retrieve his Soul-Scattering Bell, instead, he simply glared at Dark Emperor.

Another Heavenly Extreme realm expert was entangled.

Not far away, Bing Xuan's eyes widened in disbelief. How could all of this be real?

Did Zhong Shan really possess such power?

All these powerful forces weren't borrowed; they belonged to Zhong Shan?

The Ninth Legion Commander Wang Ku? Servant Dark Emperor? And his son inside the Qi Ling Tower? And then there was Di Xuansha. Could the Great Zheng Dynasty contend with a celestial empire?

At this moment, Bei Qingsi showed a faint smile and took off into the sky, quickly flying away from the Chao Tian Hall and positioning herself in the central area between Dark Emperor, Wang Ku, and the Qi Ling Tower.

"Bei Qingsi, how can you move?" Bing Xuan exclaimed in surprise.

"With the Chao Tian Hall now clear, I can move freely," Bei Qingsi replied with a smile.

Clear? When Wu Huan emerged, the Chao Tian Hall no longer obstructed divine sense, revealing it to be empty. Bei Qingsi no longer needed to pretend to be a hostage.

"So you had already broken the seal your master placed on you?" Bing Xuan's face darkened.

Bei Qingsi smirked but didn't respond.

Inside the black swamp, Zhong Shan endured the increasing force of the black mud. The binding force grew stronger, to the point that even Zhong Shan's resilient body struggled.

Nu Qinghui watched Zhong Shan coldly as he endured the binding torment.

"Speaking of which, I haven't even seen your true face yet," Zhong Shan said with a smile.

Chapter 608: Trapping Nu Qinghui (Continued)

Zhong Shan's hands remained pressed against Nu Qinghui's vital points. He had used his teeth to tear away her veil, revealing her face.

Nu Qinghui, snapped out of her thoughts, glared at Zhong Shan with a look that seemed as though she wanted to devour him.

Seeing her face, Zhong Shan couldn't help but gasp.

There existed such an exquisite face in the world? It was as if the Creator had endowed her with all the beauty in the world. The sight was so breathtaking that Zhong Shan had to close his eyes, unable to look any longer. The impact of her beauty almost made Zhong Shan lose his composure, but he managed to hold on.

Taking a deep breath, Zhong Shan suppressed the restlessness in his heart. He felt the softness and fragrance of Nu Qinghui's body, and the touch of her skin made him feel a wave of desire. Shaking his head, Zhong Shan regained his clarity through sheer willpower.

"Don't think I'm wrong. Have you ever considered the disaster that would follow if you killed me? Di Xuansha, Wang Ku, and even Nie Fancheng would seek revenge for me. Wu Jiutian would as well, not to mention others you don't know about. Can you handle that?" Zhong Shan spoke sternly.

Nu Qinghui, still in a daze, bit her lip, staring at Zhong Shan with a mix of hatred and confusion.

"You haven't thought about it, have you? Ha, chest but no brains, fits you perfectly!" Zhong Shan mocked.

"Hmph!" Nu Qinghui snorted.

"And besides, apart from using the black mud to bind me, you didn't use any other weapons. I assume you felt threatened by me, sensed that I still had something that could endanger you?" Zhong Shan sneered.

Nu Qinghui furrowed her brows. Even in her current state, this frown added to her charm, making her even more captivating.

Nu Qinghui, indeed the epitome of femininity, managed to exude an irresistible allure with every expression, every emotion.

"I can tell you clearly, yes, I still have something I haven't used. You can't kill me! You're just a foolish woman," Zhong Shan said with a cold smile.

Nu Qinghui glared at Zhong Shan, wishing she could tear him apart.

Seeing her eyes, Zhong Shan smirked. "Do you think I'm lecturing you for your benefit? You think I'm bored and teaching you a lesson for no reason? Hmph, if not for Nian Youyou and Zi Xun, I wouldn't even bother saying this!"

"If I don't die today, I will definitely take your head!" Nu Qinghui threatened breathlessly.

Her soft threat only made Zhong Shan feel even more amused.

"Take my head? You?" Zhong Shan laughed.

Nu Qinghui continued to glare at Zhong Shan.

"Hmph, you don't think the Longevity Realm will stand up for you, do you?" Zhong Shan snorted.

Nu Qinghui furrowed her brows, her expression becoming complex.

"The Longevity Realm? Hmph, if they really cared about you, the one sent to kill me would be Shen Ya Daojun himself. Sending you means you're just a pawn, a scapegoat. Whether you kill me or not, you're just a pawn. Do you think the Longevity Realm cares about you? Stop dreaming. You're nothing but a pawn," Zhong Shan sneered.

"You, you're talking nonsense!" Nu Qinghui's fury mixed with her current state, and she ended up swearing.

"Oh, you can curse now? Am I wrong? You think you're so great? Heavenly Extreme realm? So what? In the grand scheme of things, a Heavenly Extreme realm expert is nothing!" Zhong Shan scolded.

Zhong Shan's scolding stunned Nu Qinghui. Nothing?

"Hmph, don't think being a Heavenly Extreme realm expert is impressive. In a chaotic world, even Heavenly Extreme realm experts can turn to ashes. Otherwise, why is it that even with three Heavenly Extreme realm experts, the Water Extermination Sword, and the Snow God Extinguishes the World Formation—equivalent to five Heavenly Extreme realm experts—you still can't defeat me? Individual strength is not the most important thing!" Zhong Shan said disdainfully.

"You!" Nu Qinghui glared at Zhong Shan.

"The Longevity Realm? Daojun of the Longevity Realm? Let me tell you, with your personality, even as a Daojun, many people can still humiliate you. With your beauty, there are countless who want to take advantage of you. Do you really think everyone respects you?" Zhong Shan sneered.

Nu Qinghui squinted her eyes, but with her current state, it seemed more like she was seducing Zhong Shan.

"Heh, calling you brainless isn't wrong. I have the Great Zheng Dynasty, I have its forces backing me, I have the entire wolf tribe protecting me, and I have an alliance with the Great Li Celestial Dynasty. In the grand scheme of things, I have countless allies. And you? What do you have?" Zhong Shan sneered.

"You have the Longevity Realm? The same Longevity Realm that could sell you out at any moment? Ha, you used to have the Seven Star Hall of the Great Luo Celestial Dynasty. I bet it's almost entirely under the Longevity Realm's control now. You have nothing. You only have two people left: Zi Xun and Nian Youyou. Other than that, you have nothing. You always thought you were invincible? Foolish!" Zhong Shan scolded.

Nu Qinghui fell silent again, processing his words.

"In the past, when Gu Shentong was alive, no one dared to touch you. You could be aloof. Now? Anyone dares to bully you, anyone dares to target you. Don't think you're so great! There are plenty who can humiliate you. At least, I can do it anytime!" Zhong Shan said sternly.

After Zhong Shan finished, Nu Qinghui remained silent.

Nu Qinghui felt a sense of mental exhaustion. On one hand, the Red Luan Mist's potent effects were overwhelming; on the other, Zhong Shan's relentless psychological attacks wore her down.

"I'm saying this only for Zi Xun and Nian Youyou's sake. Although you've reincarnated and have no relation to Zi Xun anymore, I don't want to see Zi Xun or Nian Youyou heartbroken. Take care of yourself!" Zhong Shan said coldly.

With that, Zhong Shan began extracting the Red Luan Mist from Nu Qinghui's body.

Nu Qinghui gradually regained clarity. She quickly pulled away from Zhong Shan, but in her haste, her right breast brushed against his hand, causing a brief sharp pain.

Freed from his grip, Nu Qinghui swiftly distanced herself from Zhong Shan, standing far away.