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Chapter 866 Who's in favor, who's against? (Seeking monthly votes)

Revolt?

That wisp of chaotic energy just now proved that it was nothing short of self-destruction.

"Bang!"

His enchanted longsword, which he cherished dearly, fell to the ground.

Kairos Steelblade, the lord who had ruled Emerald City for decades, seemed to age twenty years in an instant. With difficulty, he slowly bent his knees—knees he had never before bent before an enemy—until finally collapsing to the ground, his voice hoarse and filled with despair:
“Emerald City…Lord Kelos Steelblade…representing the Steelblade family…submits.”

“I am willing to serve Your Excellency as my master and offer you the ‘Azure Thunder Core’.”

Li Yunjing looked at the VIPs of Emerald City kneeling all over the ground, his face still showing no emotion, as if it were all perfectly normal.

He flicked his sleeve lightly.

The suffocating sense of solidified space vanished instantly, and the terrifying void on the ground was smoothed out by an invisible force, as if it had never existed.

But the shock and fear in everyone's hearts have been deeply imprinted.

"very good."

Li Yunjing said calmly, "In that case, bring me the lightning core."

"Yes! Yes! I'll go get it right away!"

Kairos practically scrambled to his feet, not daring to delay for a moment, and personally led two trusted confidants to rush towards the city lord's treasury at top speed.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Kairos returned, holding a mithril treasure box engraved with countless sealing runes in both hands, and carefully presented it to Li Yunjing.

Li Yunjing reached out and took it, his fingertips lightly tracing the lid of the box. The seal, strong enough to withstand the bombardment of legendary spells, quietly melted away like ice and snow under the sun.

The box lid is opened.

In an instant, a vast and pure power of lightning surged forth, and the blue-purple electric light illuminated the entire living room as if it were daytime!
The "Azure Thunder Core" lay quietly on the velvet cushion inside the treasure box. Inside, countless thunderous stars seemed to be born and die, beautiful and magnificent, yet exuding a terrifying aura of destruction.

Li Yunjing could clearly feel the jubilation of the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture within his body, as well as the yearning emanating from the Chaotic Thunder Body.

He nodded in satisfaction, closed the treasure box, and put it into his sleeve.

"It's happened here."

His gaze swept over the crowd who were still kneeling on the ground.

"The Emerald City will remain as usual. Malfurion and Kelos, you two will temporarily take charge."

"Do not disturb my meditation unless it is for important matters."

His voice carried an undeniable authority: "From this day forward, Emerald City changes hands."

“And I, Li Wutian, am the lord of this city.”

"Who is in favor and who is against?"

After he finished speaking, there were no more objections.

Only awe-inspiring silence proclaimed that this magical city had welcomed its new, supreme ruler.

Li Yunjing ignored everyone and turned to enter the Star Gazing Platform, preparing to refine this hard-won Sacred Domain Thunder Core.

As for the trivial matters of this city, they are merely a minor episode in the process of acquiring resources.

Before absolute power, all rules and order must bow down in submission.

Inside the observatory, time seemed to lose its meaning.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged, the "Azure Thunder Core" hovering in front of his chest, no longer an inanimate object in a treasure box, but completely activated.

It resembles a miniature thunderous star, bursting forth with billions of dazzling bolts of lightning, illuminating the entire observatory in a blinding white light.

The incredibly violent lightning energy, enough to instantly vaporize the destructive power of a legendary expert, was now like a gentle stream, guided by a more magnificent and primordial chaotic aura, continuously flowing into Li Yunjing's body.

His acupoints seemed to transform into tiny vortexes, greedily devouring the pure essence of lightning.

The Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture operated on its own at an unprecedented speed, with magical power surging through its meridians like the Yangtze River, emitting a thunderous roar.

His Chaotic Lightning Body shone even brighter, with countless fine chaotic lightning patterns emerging and moving beneath his skin, making it more solid and resilient.

The fragment of Saint-level lightning law contained within the lightning core was also captured, analyzed, and integrated into Li Yunjing's understanding of the Great Dao of Lightning by his powerful divine sense.

He gained a deeper understanding of the dialectic between "destruction" and "creation," and of the true meaning of the speed and explosiveness of thunder.

Several days later, when the last bit of energy of the "Azure Thunder Core" was completely absorbed, the originally brilliant blue-purple crystal turned gray and transparent, and finally, with a soft "pop," it turned into the finest powder and dissipated into the air.

Li Yunjing slowly opened his eyes.

"Tsk!!!"

Two condensed, almost tangible bolts of chaotic lightning shot out from his eyes, ionizing the air in front of him and giving off a faint burnt smell.

His aura rose and fell like the tide, eventually stabilizing at a new level, deeper and more vast than before, carrying an aura of majesty that commanded thunder and heaven.

Nascent Soul Realm, Ninth Level, Late Stage!
He was only one step away from transforming from mortal to god, condensing his primordial spirit, and stepping into the threshold of the God Transformation stage!
"Indeed, this item did not disappoint me."

Li Yunjing felt his magical power surge nearly twice as much and his control over the laws of thunder deepen, and nodded in satisfaction.

The effect of this Saint-level Thunder Core was even better than he had expected.

He stood up, his strange aura receding, and he returned to his calm and collected demeanor. However, deep in his eyes, the domineering and resolute nature of thunder seemed even clearer.

With a slight thought, his divine sense instantly covered the entire city.

Inside the city lord's mansion, Malfurion and Kelos were handling official business. Although they appeared calm, a lingering sense of worry and fear was evident between their brows.

Most of the other high-rise buildings in the city are in the same situation.

Li Yunjing's seemingly casual yet terrifying methods had completely stunned everyone.

"It's time to put their minds at ease."

Li Yunjing smiled faintly, and a divine thought transmission simultaneously resounded in the minds of those core executives:
"Come see me immediately."

……

A moment later, in the council hall of the city lord's mansion.

Malfurion, Kelos, and a handful of other true decision-makers of Emerald City, including the deacon of the Tower of Wisdom, the dwarven guild master of the mercenary guild, and the temple bishop, were all present.

They stood with their hands at their sides, their expressions respectful yet revealing barely concealed tension, not even daring to look directly at the Star-Robed Monk who sat in the seat that originally belonged to the City Lord of Keros.

Li Yunjing did not release any pressure, but simply by sitting there, he naturally became the absolute core of the entire hall, and the air seemed to freeze because of him.

"sit."

Li Yunjing uttered two words.

Only then did everyone carefully sit down in the lower seats, their postures restrained, like children facing their teachers.

"I've been in seclusion for a few days. Has there been any unusual activity in the city?"

Li Yunjing asked casually, his gaze sweeping calmly over the crowd.

"Report to the Lord of the City,"

Kairos quickly stood up, bowed, and replied, "Everything is fine in the city, government affairs are running smoothly, and there has been no unrest."

He has now completely resigned himself to his fate, and his address has naturally changed to "Lord of the City".

Malfurion added, "The council branch has also reported your move to the Emerald City to headquarters through the highest-encryption channel, but no clear instructions have been received yet."

Li Yunjing neither confirmed nor denied this.

The reaction from the Natural Council headquarters was exactly what he expected; their decision not to bother him for the time being was exactly what he wanted.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat, the rhythmic "tap-tap" sound seeming to resonate in everyone's heart.

"Let me ask you,"

Li Yunjing finally got to the point, his gaze sharpening, "Where on Arcane Saint Star can one still find a treasure like the 'Azure Thunder Core,' which contains immense primordial energy?"

"The level must be at least equivalent to that of a lightning core, the attributes are not limited, but the energy must be sufficiently pure and abundant."

He paused, then described in detail: "Are you aware of this?"

When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.

As expected, this mysterious and powerful new city lord has a great need for these top-tier resources.

"Lord City Lord, a Saint-level energy core is a strategic treasure no matter where it is, and it is extremely rare."

Malfurion pondered for a moment before speaking first: "'Sky Thunder Core' was obtained by chance, through the combined efforts of the Council and the City Lord's Mansion, from the body of a dying ancient thunder beast."

Kairos continued, "As far as I know, most of these treasures are in the hands of the most powerful forces. For example..."

He took a deep breath and listed the following:

"The ancient dragons of Dragon Island have accumulated power over their long lives. The dragon clan's treasury may contain dragon crystals or other rare treasures left behind by powerful figures throughout history."

"The royal family of the Storm Empire, descended from the Storm Titans, is said to possess the 'Heart of the Storm,' the energy source that controls the endless storms and thunder within the empire. Its quality is certainly no less than that of the Thunder Core."

"Near the entrance to the fire elemental plane deep within the Eternal Volcano, legend has it that the 'Lava Fire Essence' is being nurtured, a condensation of fire-based laws. If one could obtain it, its value would be immeasurable."

"And deep within the Valley of the Dead, where the Lich Kings' phylacteries are located, there often lies a core of extremely pure death energy..."

"In addition, such rare treasures may also exist in some extremely dangerous forbidden areas that even Saint-level experts dare not easily venture into, such as the core of the Endless Ice Plains, the lowest level of the Dark Region, and the depths of the ruins of the ancient battlefield."

The dwarf guild leader of the mercenary guild added in a gruff voice, "Our guild's top-level mission list occasionally includes missions to search for or seize such treasures, but they are all extremely dangerous and only the most elite legendary mercenary groups dare to attempt them, and the success rate is pitifully low."

The deacon of the Tower of Wisdom cautiously added, "Some of the Chamber of Commerce's top-secret records indicate that certain ancient ruins, such as the remains of Sky City, the Heart of the Elven Tree of Life, and even the legendary relics of the vanished Arcane Empire, may contain the treasures you need, Master."

Everyone chimed in, sharing what they knew about possible locations where top-tier energy cores might exist.

These places are all infamous or mysteriously dangerous and forbidden areas on the "Arcane Holy Star," and are often associated with enormous forces.

Li Yunjing listened quietly, his eyes deep and unreadable.

This information aligns with his general judgment after reading the classic texts.

Arcane Star is vast and rich in resources, but top-tier resources are either controlled by top-tier powers or hidden in desperate situations.

"Dragon Island, Storm Empire, Eternal Volcano, Valley of the Dead..."

Li Yunjing repeated these place names in a low voice, a slow smile curving his lips, a smile that carried a chilling indifference.

"very good."

He stood up and glanced at the crowd below who were holding their breath.

"Emerald City will continue to be managed by you."

"If there is an emergency, you can contact me through this talisman."

With a flick of his finger, several jade talismans containing a trace of his divine will flew into the hands of Malfurion, Kelos, and the others.

"I need to go into seclusion for a period of time to thoroughly consolidate my cultivation."

After speaking, without waiting for anyone's response, his figure blurred like ink merging into water, and he disappeared from the council hall in the next moment.

Malfurion and the others were left behind, holding the warm yet incredibly heavy jade talisman, looking at each other in disbelief, their hearts filled with shock and an indescribable premonition.

This new master will probably not be satisfied with merely occupying one Emerald City.

His inquiry into the whereabouts of those top-tier treasures... his intentions were obvious.

A storm may soon sweep across the top powers of Arcane Saint Star, those forces that have stood for countless years.

And their "Emerald City" has already been bound to this mysterious powerful figure's chariot.

Li Yunjing's "seclusion" did not last long.

After thoroughly consolidating his cultivation at the late stage of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm and completely integrating the fragment of lightning law he had extracted from the Sacred Domain Thunder Core into his own Great Dao, he quietly left "Emerald City".

With a clear objective, they are aiming for Dragon Island.

According to information provided by Malfurion and others, Dragon Island is the home of ancient dragons with unfathomable depths, and the dragon crystals collected in its treasure trove are the high-quality energy cores he needs.

He did not use the "sky patrol ship," as it would be too large a target and easily alert the enemy.

Instead, relying on his own cultivation, he used the Void Escape Technique to merge his figure into the spatial ripples and head towards Dragon Island in the depths of the Endless Sea.

At the late stage of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, coupled with his comprehension of the laws of space, his speed far surpassed that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators. In just three days, he had already arrived at the outer perimeter of Dragon Island.

It was a vast archipelago shrouded in eternal mist. The main island resembled a continent floating on the sea, with continuous mountain ranges, towering ancient trees, and an air thick with an overwhelming dragon's might and elemental energy of various attributes.

Li Yunjing concealed all his presence, like an invisible observer, cautiously scanning Dragon Island with his divine sense.

Sure enough, in his perception, deep within Dragon Island, there existed several extremely powerful and ancient auras, all of which had reached the Saint Realm level. The strongest of them even gave him a faint sense of threat.

"It seems that Dragon Island does indeed have some depth."

Li Yunjing was not surprised but rather pleased.

The presence of a strong leader signifies the existence of truly valuable resources.

Otherwise, they're all weaklings, so what was the point of his trip?
He did not choose to launch a direct attack, as that would not be the best strategy and could easily trigger a desperate counterattack from the entire dragon race. Even if he could win, he would inevitably pay a price, and it would not be in line with his original intention of acquiring resources.

He chose a more "civilized" approach.

On this day, at the heart of Dragon Island, atop "Dragon Cliff," where the giant dragons held their council.

The current Dragon Emperor, an ancient golden dragon with a body as large as a mountain and scales as if cast in gold, is lying on the highest throne, dozing with his eyes closed.

Below, several dragon kings of different colors and with powerful auras stood on both sides.

Suddenly, the Dragon Emperor opened his enormous eyes, which were like molten lava lakes, and a vast dragon might instantly swept across the entire Dragon Cliff!
"Who?!"

The other dragon kings also instantly became alert and all looked toward the entrance to Dragon Cliff.

There, a figure dressed in a star-patterned robe had appeared sometime earlier.

It was Li Yunjing.

He stood with his hands behind his back, as if he had just come to visit an old friend, and his expression remained calm despite the stares of several holy dragons.

"Human, how did you trespass into the forbidden area of ​​Dragon Island?!"

A frost dragon king, its body entirely ice-blue and radiating a chilling aura, roared, spewing ice shards from its mouth.

"My name is Li Wutian. I have come uninvited and apologize for disturbing you all."

Li Yunjing cupped his hands slightly and said in a calm tone, "I have come here to make a deal with the Dragon Clan."

Even today, he still appears as Li Wutian, just in case one day others learn his name, find "Tianlan Star," and label him "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
In this world, tides rise and fall; there is no eternally unchanging overlord.

The Shenxiao Dao Sect is no exception!
Today, the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" has reached its peak of prosperity. It has the number one person in the world presiding over it, and five immortal artifacts suppressing its fortune. It commands the world, and no one dares to disobey it.

However, the future is uncertain.

Li Yunjing's era will eventually disappear with time.

Whether it's birth, aging, sickness, or death, encountering calamities, or ascending to the upper realm.

In short, just like the hundreds of thousands of years of history of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," there have been many such incidents, and the sect has experienced several periods of rise and fall.

He is now traveling among the stars, and he has made personal grudges and enemies. He does not want his enemies, or their descendants, to come knocking on his door one day.

That's a huge sin.

Li Yunjing did not want to one day become a sinner in the eyes of his descendants.

"trade?"

The Dragon Emperor's voice boomed like thunder, filled with scrutiny and majesty: "Humans, the Dragon Clan does not trade with those who hide their true nature."

"Tell me your background and purpose!"

“I need high-quality dragon crystals, or a top-tier energy core of equal value,” Li Yunjing said bluntly. “In exchange, I can solve a problem for the dragon race, or offer you a reward you cannot refuse.”

"Insanity!"

A fiery red dragon king roared, "Dragon crystals are the remains of my ancestors, how dare you covet them! Get out of Dragon Island!"

With a roar, a scorching dragon breath, like a volcanic eruption, swept towards Li Yunjing, powerful enough to melt metal and stone.

Li Yunjing didn't even lift his eyelids; he simply raised his right hand and gently pressed it against the surging dragon breath.

The dragon's breath, powerful enough to incinerate cities and destroy the earth, seemed to have struck an invisible wall just three feet away from him, exploding with a deafening roar. The scorching flames and energy splashed in all directions, but they could not harm him in the slightest, not even a wisp of his clothing.

With a few casual words, he defused an attack from a Dragon King in a fit of rage!
This scene caused the pupils of all the Dragon Kings, including the Dragon Emperor, to suddenly contract!
"Peak of the Saint Realm?!"

The Frost Dragon King let out a low, silent cry.

A hint of solemnity flashed in the Dragon Emperor's enormous dragon eyes.

The human before me possesses unfathomable strength!
"Human, you are very strong."

The Dragon Emperor said in a deep voice, "But the dignity of the Dragon Clan cannot be challenged. Dragon Crystals, absolutely not!"

"Is it?"

Li Yunjing seemed to have expected this. He glanced at the Dragon Emperor and then at the other Dragon Kings, a faint smile playing on his lips. "If I'm not mistaken, Your Majesty, your lifespan... seems to be nearing its end, doesn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Dragon Cliff fell into an instant silence!

The Dragon Emperor's massive body trembled slightly, and a terrifying light shot out from its golden dragon eyes: "What did you say?!"

Lifespan is the Dragon Emperor's greatest secret, and also the greatest crisis facing the Dragon Clan!
Once the Dragon Emperor reaches the end of his life, and a new Holy Domain Dragon has not yet grown up, the Dragon Clan will likely face covetousness and challenges from surrounding forces.

"I can sense that beneath the immense vitality within you lies a trace of decay that is difficult to conceal."

Li Yunjing's tone remained calm, "If you don't have the right opportunity, you will probably have to return to the embrace of the Dragon God within a hundred years."

"presumptuous!"

The dragon kings were both shocked and furious, but their eyes, as they looked at the dragon emperor, carried an undisguised worry, clearly indicating that they were also aware of the situation.

The Dragon Emperor stared intently at Li Yunjing, its massive dragon head slowly lowering, its voice carrying a suppressed undertone: "Human, what exactly do you want to say?"

“I told you, I’m here to make a deal.”

With a flick of his sleeve, Li Yunjing produced a jade bottle. The bottle was slightly open, and an extremely rich aura of vitality, seemingly capable of rejuvenating people, wafted out, causing the Dragon Kings to take a deep breath.

"This is the 'source of life.' Although it cannot defy fate, it can more than extend one's life by a hundred years."

Li Yunjing shook the jade bottle. "How about we exchange this for a Saint-level Dragon Crystal from the Dragon Clan's treasury?"

"The source of life?!"

"Extends lifespan by a hundred years?!"

The Dragon Kings were utterly shocked, their eyes fixed intently on the jade bottle, their breathing becoming heavy.

For a dragon with a long lifespan, a hundred years is naturally not much!
However, after a hundred years, a new peak Holy Domain Dragon King may be born!
We won't allow the dragon race to have a vacuum period!
This is a very important matter!
An unprecedented light burst forth in the Dragon Emperor's eyes—a yearning for life!

He suppressed his inner excitement and said in a deep voice, "Human, how can I trust you?"

Believe it or not, try it and you'll know.

Li Yunjing flicked his finger, and a drop of emerald green liquid, radiating boundless vitality, flew out of the jade bottle and hovered in front of the Dragon Emperor. "This one drop can extend one's lifespan by one year."

"Your Majesty may inspect the goods first."

Without hesitation, the Dragon Emperor opened its mouth slightly and used a suction force to swallow the drop of "life source" into its belly.

A moment later, the Dragon Emperor’s massive body trembled violently, and the faint aura of decay around him actually faded a little, and the originally somewhat dull golden scales regained their dazzling luster!

"It really works!"

The Dragon Emperor's voice was filled with barely suppressed joy and excitement!
The way he looked at Li Yunjing completely changed.

Greed and killing intent mingled in the Dragon Emperor's enormous dragon eyes as he stared intently at the jade bottle in Li Yunjing's hand, which contained a treasure powerful enough to extend his lifespan by a hundred years!

century!

How precious it was to him, who was on the verge of death!

Moreover, the fact that this human can casually produce such a divine object suggests that he must possess even more secrets and treasures!
If they can keep it, not only will the "source of life" return to the dragon race, but they may also gain other unimaginable benefits!
As for trading?

When do dragons need to keep their word with insignificant humans?

"Human... no, Lord Li Wutian."

The Dragon Emperor's voice turned deep and dangerous. His massive dragon head slowly rose, and his dragon might pressed down like a tangible force. "Your 'source of life,' the dragon race will take it. As for the dragon crystal… the dignity of the dragon race cannot be desecrated!"

Before he could finish speaking, the Dragon Emperor let out a deafening dragon roar!
"Roar!!!"

The dragon kings, who had already secretly received the telepathic message, suddenly sprang into action!
The Frost Dragon King opened its mouth and spewed out an icy breath of absolute zero, freezing the space in its path!
The Red Dragon King was surrounded by raging flames. With a flap of his wings, countless millstone-sized lava fireballs rained down like a meteor shower!
A black dragon king, its entire body gleaming with metallic luster, launched a savage charge with its massive body, its claws tearing through the air with destructive power!

Furthermore, the Silver Dragon King, skilled in dragon language magic, chanted ancient and obscure syllables, and a powerful binding and weakening magic aura instantly enveloped Li Yunjing!
In an instant, the entire Dragon Cliff was engulfed by raging dragon breath, magic and physical attacks. Turbulent energy tore through the clouds, and the earth trembled violently, as if the end of the world had arrived!

Five Saint-level Dragon Kings, plus an even stronger Dragon Emperor, joined forces to launch a sneak attack. Their power was enough to instantly cripple or even kill any Saint-level peak existence!
They were absolutely confident that this human had no chance of survival!

However, faced with this devastating attack, Li Yunjing showed no panic whatsoever; instead, a hint of...mockery appeared on his face.
"As expected, a beast is a beast. No matter how long it lives, it can't change its robber nature."

He shook his head slightly, as if sighing.

The next moment, he moved.

No dodging, no blocking.

He simply took a step forward.

At the same time, he raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and gently clenched them towards the surging, destructive torrent of energy coming from the front.

"Boom!!!"

A will far more vast, ancient, and terrifying than the Dragon Emperor's might suddenly descended!
Chaos, thunder, creation, destruction... all sorts of completely different yet perfectly integrated Daoist concepts erupted from Li Yunjing's center!
The icy breath, powerful enough to freeze a holy realm, vaporized and dissipated instantly when it came within three feet of him, as if it had encountered an invisible sun!

The dense, rain-like fireballs of lava seemed to have been thrown into a bottomless black hole, disappearing without even a ripple!

The Black Dragon King's charge, powerful enough to shatter mountains, seemed to crash into an unshakeable wall of sighs the moment it came into contact with that invisible force field. It let out a painful groan, and its massive body flew back at an even faster speed, its scales shattered and blood gushing out!

When the Silver Dragon King's powerful dragon language magic touched the chaotic aura around Li Yunjing, it disintegrated instantly, like ice meeting boiling water. The backlash caused the Silver Dragon King to let out a miserable scream, and its spirit was severely damaged!
One step at a time.

The combined sneak attack of the five Holy Domain Dragon Kings caused the entire structure to collapse!

"puff!"

"Roar!"

Several dragon kings coughed up blood and flew backward, their eyes filled with boundless fear and disbelief!

The Dragon Emperor's enormous dragon eyes suddenly contracted to their limit, and boundless horror surged into his heart!
This...this is not the power of the Holy Domain at all!
This is... the realm of the gods?!

A true god?!
"You...who are you?!"

The Dragon Emperor's voice trembled slightly.

Li Yunjing did not answer.

He looked calmly at the Dragon Emperor, as if he were looking at an... ant.

"I gave you a chance."

He spoke softly, his voice low, yet it resonated like thunder from the heavens, striking the hearts of every dragon.

"Since you've chosen the most foolish way..."

He slowly raised his right hand, and a point of chaotic lightning began to condense at his fingertips.

The lightning bolt was initially only the size of a grain of rice, but the moment it appeared, the sky above Dragon Island changed color, and the clear sky was instantly shrouded in endless thunderclouds!

Under the overwhelming might of the heavens, all the dragons felt their souls tremble!
"Then use your dragon crystals to make up for my losses."

As soon as he finished speaking, the chaotic lightning at Li Yunjing's fingertip suddenly expanded!

"Boom!!!"

A chaotic divine lightning bolt that spanned the heavens and the earth, like a giant axe splitting the sky, tore through the firmament and, carrying the will to judge and end everything, fiercely struck down towards the Dragon Emperor and the Dragon Cliff behind him!
"Do not!!!"

The Dragon Emperor let out a desperate roar. He mustered all his strength, and his golden dragon scales burst forth with unprecedented light. A golden dragon breath, condensed to the extreme, met the Chaos Divine Lightning!
However, before that supreme power containing the origins of chaos and thunder, the so-called dragon breath is like a firefly compared to the bright moon!
"laugh……"

The "Chaotic Divine Lightning" shattered the dragon's breath without any hindrance and instantly engulfed the dragon emperor's enormous body!
"His Majesty!"

Several severely wounded dragon kings let out mournful cries.

The thunder dispersed.

On Dragon Cliff, a huge, bottomless scorched pit appeared.

The once mighty Dragon King of Dragon Island has vanished, leaving only a fist-sized, golden dragon crystal at the bottom of the scorched pit, with what appears to be liquid sunlight flowing inside, along with a few charred scale fragments.

One strike, and the Dragon Emperor fell!
quiet!
Deathly silence!

The few remaining dragon kings, as well as the giant dragons that rushed from all over Dragon Island after sensing the commotion, all froze in place, as if petrified.

Their supreme emperor, the strongest of the dragon race, was actually... killed by a human with a casual bolt of lightning?!

Endless fear, like a cold tide, instantly overwhelmed the hearts of all the dragons.

Li Yunjing reached out and the Sacred Dragon Crystal, containing immense life and light power, fell into his hand.

"Can we trade now?"

His gaze swept over the silent dragons below, his voice indifferent: "All the Saint-level dragon crystals in the Dragon Clan's treasury, along with equivalent top-tier materials, in exchange for your dragon clan... to continue existing."

The cold verdict echoed in the deathly silence of Dragon Island.

The surviving dragon kings looked at the god-like figure and the remains of the dragon emperor in the scorched pit, and their last shred of will to resist completely collapsed.

Faced with absolute power, so-called dignity and pride are utterly vulnerable.

"We...are willing to make a deal..."

The Frost Dragon King lowered his head, his voice bitter and trembling, representing the surviving dragons, and made the most humiliating, yet only, decision to preserve his race.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

This time, no dragon dared to play any tricks.

The Dragon Clan's treasure trove was opened, and rare dragon crystals, magical metals, gems accumulated over generations were collected by Li Yunjing like flowing water.

Li Yunjing did not pursue the matter to the bitter end. After taking most of the Saint-level Dragon Crystals and top-grade materials, he left gracefully.

What remains is a dragon race severely weakened, utterly subjugated, and destined to live in his shadow for a long time to come.

After this battle, Li Wutian's name was no longer just associated with mystery and power, but also with "ruthlessness" and "unapproachable".

The news sent shockwaves through the "Arcane Holy Star"!
All factions finally realized just how terrifying this newly crowned ruler of "Emerald City" truly was.

One person suppresses an entire clan!
It's still the powerful dragon race on this planet!
This is incredible!

god!
Many powerful forces began to suspect that Li Yunjing had truly entered the "Divine Realm" and was a true god walking among mortals!
Before the true god, all are but ants!
The Storm Empire's royal family immediately withdrew its troops from the border and sent envoys with generous gifts, expressing their sincere goodwill.

The Natural Council headquarters urgently passed a resolution formally recognizing Li Yunjing's "right of protection" over Emerald City and granting him the title of "Eternal Guardian," a status equivalent to that of the Speaker.

Those forces that had previously harbored hostility or covetousness towards Li Yunjing have all backed down and changed their attitudes.

Li Yunjing did not stop after reaping the rich "spoils" of Dragon Island.

His gaze fell on the next target on the list!
The Storm Empire controls the "Heart of Storms," ​​and the "Lava Fire Spirit" of the Eternal Volcano.

This time, he no longer needed any pretense or testing.

Wherever they go, they either crush the competition with overwhelming force or propose "transaction" terms that the other party cannot refuse.

The Storm Empire's attempt to deploy the "Titan Thunder Prison Array" with the full power of the nation was forcibly torn apart by Li Yunjing's Chaotic Divine Thunder. The phantom of the Empire's guardian god, "Storm Titan," was shattered with a single punch, and the fragments of the "Heart of Storm" were seized.

The fire elemental lord of the Eternal Volcano attempted to use the terrain to trap and kill Li Yunjing by drawing up thousands of miles of lava, but he directly broke into the core with his Chaotic Thunder Body and forcibly took away the newly conceived "Lava Fire Essence", causing the entire volcanic group to remain dormant for hundreds of years.

The Lich Kings of the Valley of the Dead attempted to wear down Li Yunjing with an army of billions of undead and eerie curses, but he summoned the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder. The supremely yang and powerful thunder purified all evil, forcing the Lich Kings to hand over their treasured "Netherworld Soul Crystals" in order to protect themselves.

Li Yunjing was like an invincible war god, sweeping through the most dangerous places and forces on the entire "Arcane Holy Star" with unparalleled strength, collecting the Saint-level energy cores he needed one by one.

There was resistance during this period.

The "Sanctuary Alliance," composed of forces such as the Mage Council, the Holy See of Light, and the Assassin Guild, attempted to intercept them halfway, with three peak Sanctuary experts joining forces to set up a deadly trap.

However, after Li Yunjing revealed his true strength, without moving an inch, he caused three peak Saint Realm experts to cough up blood and collapse with just his aura. After that, no one in the entire "Arcane Saint Star" dared to face his sharp edge.

Li Yunjing became a living legend of the "Arcane Holy Star," a supreme being whom no one dared to defy.

When Li Yunjing returned to Emerald City with enough resources to drive any power mad, the entire city seemed to be reassured, or perhaps shrouded in a deeper sense of awe.

Deep within the city lord's mansion, in a newly opened secret chamber, layered with isolation and spirit-gathering formations.

Li Yunjing sat cross-legged, surrounded by dozens of Saint-level crystal cores, each with its own unique light and immense energy.

The Dragon Emperor's glittering golden dragon crystal, the fragment of the "Heart of the Storm" seized from the Storm Empire, the "Lava Fire Essence" collected from the Eternal Volcano, the "Nether Soul Crystal" obtained from the Valley of the Dead, and other top-tier energy cores collected from the Dragon Island Treasury and various dangerous locations...

They surrounded him like stars around the moon, illuminating the entire secret chamber with a dazzling light, the energy so concentrated it was almost liquid.

"it's time."

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, a resolute glint in his eyes.

He no longer suppressed his aura; the immense magical power of the late-stage ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm surged and roared through his meridians like a giant dragon awakening.

His first target was the dragon crystal.

When the Nine Heavens Responding Thunder Scripture was activated to its limit, his Chaotic Thunder Body shone brightly. He opened his mouth and inhaled, and the Sacred Dragon Crystal, which contained the essence of the Dragon Emperor's life and the attributes of light and life, transformed into a golden torrent and surged into his body.

"boom!"

It felt like a sun had exploded inside my body!
A vast and boundless energy exploded instantly, washing over his limbs and bones, and impacting his meridians and dantian.

If his Chaotic Thunder Body hadn't already reached its peak, and his meridians hadn't been far more resilient than others of the same level, he would have been severely injured in this attack.

Li Yunjing carefully guarded his mind and used his powerful divine sense to precisely guide this violent energy, frantically circulating and refining it according to the route of the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Scripture".

His magical power increased at a visible speed. His nascent soul happily absorbed and exhaled pure energy in his dantian and sea of ​​qi. His body gradually grew larger, and his face became clearer, just like Li Yunjing himself, except that he was surrounded by chaotic lightning.

After an unknown amount of time, the energy of the dragon crystal was completely absorbed.

Without pausing, Li Yunjing turned his gaze to the fragment of "Heart of the Storm".

It's the same brutal and direct method of devouring and refining!
This fragment contains the purest and most violent power of storm and thunder, which is compatible with the attributes of his cultivation technique, making it easier to refine than the dragon crystal.

The lightning attribute within his magic power became even purer and more domineering.

Next up is "Lava Fire Spirit"...

"Netherworld Soul Crystal"...

One after another, Saint-level crystal cores were refined and absorbed by him at an astonishing speed and efficiency, like firewood thrown into a furnace.

This is an extremely dangerous and painful process.

The vast energies of different attributes, and even conflicting ones, clashed within his body. If he hadn't possessed the Chaotic Thunder Body, which allowed him to forcibly control and transform these energies, he would have likely exploded and died long ago.

His body sometimes felt as if it had been plunged into molten lava, unbearably hot; at other times, as if it had fallen into the deepest abyss, chilling to the bone; and at still other times, as if it were in a thunderstorm, being torn apart by billions of electric snakes...

Outside the secret room, time quietly slipped away.

Under the rule of Malfurion and Kelos, the Emerald City continued to prosper.

However, everyone knew that their city lord was in seclusion, undergoing a crucial breakthrough.

(End of this chapter)