Chapter 695: Further Advancement

Chapter 695: Chapter 695: Further Advancement

Daoist Crow of the Longevity Realm led six Celestial Realm experts to attack the Lingxiao Heavenly Court. In the end, three were killed, two escaped, one was captured, and one's fate remains unknown.

Witnessing this unfold, nearly all the onlookers were left in stunned silence. It was too surreal, yet it happened right before their eyes. Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

"Is this real? Is this still an empire?" one observer cursed in disbelief.

"Four Celestial Realm experts attempted to kill Zhong Shan, an Emperor Realm cultivator, and they failed?"

"The Great Zong Empire? The number one empire in Shenzhou!"

"No, this empire can rival a celestial dynasty! It's doing what only a celestial dynasty can!"

"If this is the empire, what kind of greatness will it achieve when it ascends to a celestial dynasty?"

"The imperial examination is coming soon, the Great Zong's imperial examination is coming! I need to start preparing!"

The sentiments of countless experts spread throughout the Lingxiao Heavenly Court. There was more admiration than ever before for the empire. Today's battle will undoubtedly be heard across the land! The story of Zhong Shan standing against four Celestial Realm experts alone will be legendary!

The battle ended, yet countless spectators lingered, unwilling to leave.

Looking at the brilliant Lingxiao Heavenly Court in the sky, everyone showed expressions of longing.

In a secluded valley.

Taizong King of Dayong, King of Battle, and Old Tian stood in silence.

"The Great Zong?" the King of Battle's voice was tinged with jealousy.

The scenes of the battle had left a deep impression on the King of Battle.

"Zhong Shan, truly impressive," Taizong King sighed.

"Impressive? He only leveraged the power of the Great Zong and fought on his home turf against strong enemies. Anyone else in his place could have done the same!" the King of Battle retorted jealously.

"No, it's not about the strength. Someone else could indeed exert the same force, but they would undoubtedly die," Taizong King shook his head.

"Oh?"

"In this battle, Zhong Shan was definitely no match for Daoist Crow or the Immortal Binding Sword, yet he managed to hold them off. Didn't you see? The first combined assault caught the four Celestial Realm experts off guard, and the second was even more brilliant. He used the beast to intimidate the Immortal Binding Sword, gambling on psychological resilience. Facing two Celestial Slayer Flying Blades, he exposed his vital points to the weaker one and attacked with all his might. This forced the multicolored blade to aim for less critical areas. In such a dire situation, he managed to strategize to this extent. Zhong Shan is terrifyingly formidable!" Taizong King took a deep breath in admiration.

"So what? In the face of absolute power, no amount of strategy can save you. If they attacked again, Zhong Shan would undoubtedly die!" the King of Battle retorted.

"Undoubtedly die? Do you think Zhong Shan's capabilities end here?" Taizong King shook his head.

"Does he have more hidden aces? Why did he fight so desperately the second time then?" the King of Battle asked, incredulous.

"Why? Because of his calculations. He had already factored in Emperor Xuan Sha's arrival, so he didn't reveal his remaining trump cards!" Taizong King explained with a deep breath.

"Hiss~~!"

The King of Battle gasped.

"Is he even human?" the King of Battle asked in disbelief.

"That's where you and I fall short compared to him. In Dayong, perhaps only the emperor can surpass Zhong Shan. Our emperor is the one who hides the deepest. Even now, I can't see through him," Taizong King sighed.

Zhong Shan's eyes gleamed slightly. How wonderful it would be to swallow the Celestial Slayer Gourd whole!

Of course, the most coveted treasures were the Four Immortal Execution Swords, which Zhong Shan desired the most. Those four swords were undoubtedly more powerful than ordinary immortal artifacts.

Unfortunately, a peerless expert had reclaimed them in the end. The Immortal Execution Sword and the Absolute Immortal Sword had been in Emperor Xuan Sha's hands. Who in the world could take them? Yet, the truth was before him—an unparalleled expert had summoned the three divine swords from a great distance!

Who was it? Who possessed such power?

A denizen of the Longevity Realm? What hidden depths did the Longevity Realm hold? Had the Clay Buddha and King Skeleton discovered anything?

With these heavy thoughts, Zhong Shan's vigilance towards the Longevity Realm increased.

And then there was Nü Qinghui! Zhong Shan's eyes narrowed as he recalled her shooting a blue light towards the golden dragon's head, which he had felt enter his body. What was it?

Zhong Shan closed his eyes and quickly tried to sense it. However, he couldn't find anything. Even with the eight-tailed beast searching, there was no sign of it. A sense of unease flashed through his mind. He enveloped himself in the Red Luan Mist, but still found nothing. What could it be?

Zhong Shan was highly resistant to any unknown entities within his body. He absolutely could not allow anything uncontrollable inside him.

He searched through the night but found nothing. It seemed he would have to interrogate Nü Qinghui.

Suppressing his discomfort, Zhong Shan took out some of the world's most precious materials.

The Nightmare Greatsword had been shattered and needed to be reforged. The sword, embodying a spirit of fierce determination, symbolized the arduous journey of his empire and was indispensable.

For the Great Zong Empire to endure, it could never lose its fighting spirit. The war sword served as a constant reminder of this mission.

This time, Zhong Shan decided to forge the sword using the same method as the Mountains and Rivers Society Seal, imbuing it with his heart, mind, will, and law. As he forged the sword, he infused it with his indomitable spirit, making it as formidable and imposing as himself.

Forging the sword wasn't difficult; in three days, Zhong Shan had completed it.

The greatsword looked the same as before and retained the name "Nightmare," for its mission was not yet fulfilled. It was destined to be the lifelong nightmare of "Li Tian Crown Prince."

Certain principles, Zhong Shan never forgot.

Lifting his head, Zhong Shan looked at the empty hall and said, "Huan Ji, thank you for your help this time."

The hall seemed empty, but Zhong Shan could see her—a peerless beauty standing before him. It was Huan Ji, the core of the Hundred Worlds Cave, once known as the source of all evil.

"Yes, but can you fulfill a wish for me?" Huan Ji thought for a moment and asked.

"A wish? As long as it doesn't go against my principles, I have no problem with it," Zhong Shan nodded with a smile.

"Great!" Huan Ji said excitedly.

The source of all evil now appeared as innocent as a blank sheet of paper.

"Then tell me your wish," Zhong Shan said.

Huan Ji thought for a moment, "Uh, uh, I don't think I've thought of a wish yet!"

Zhong Shan: "..."

"Can I tell you later?" Huan Ji asked hopefully.

Zhong Shan: "..."