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After arriving behind Empress Tianhong, Lu Chen immediately supported her body with both hands, using his life force to heal her while asking with concern, "Are you alright?"

Empress Tianhong did not answer Lu Chen's question, her scarlet eyes staring intently at the smoke and dust in the distant void.

Just then, the sound of Emperor Tianlu laughing came from within the smoke and dust.

"Hahahaha, so what if you prove your Dao through killing? The Dao of Slaughter is nothing more than this! In the face of the difference in realms, even if you prove your Dao through killing, it is still of no use."

As Emperor Tianlu finished speaking, the smoke and dust that had enveloped him instantly dissipated, revealing Emperor Tianlu.

However, Emperor Tianlu was in a much worse state than Empress Tianhong. All the magical treasures he used to protect himself were broken, his clothes were tattered, he was covered in wounds, his hair was disheveled, and he was bleeding from his seven orifices.

When Emperor Tianlu saw Lu Chen standing right next to Empress Tianhong, he became excited. He had seen Lu Chen's projected image in the intelligence reports sent back by his spies, so he recognized Lu Chen at a glance.

As long as Lu Chen can be killed, the crisis brought by the Great Xia Dynasty will be completely over. At this moment, Emperor Tianlu once again mobilized the power of swordsmanship.

Although Emperor Tianlu withstood Empress Tianhong's attack, his body was on the verge of collapse. At this moment, when he used the power of the sword, his body also showed signs of disintegration under the erosion of the sword power.

Seeing this, Lu Chen chuckled and then said, "Your body is barely holding on, and you still dare to attack me at this time?"

Emperor Tianlu laughed and said, "I still have more than enough strength left to kill you."

"You can only blame yourself for being too stupid, coming to my doorstep at this time."

Lu Chen said calmly, "You really think you can kill me?"

While calming the violent sword power within his body, Emperor Tianlu stalled for time, saying, "No matter who you are, even if you were once a true Heavenly Emperor, you are now just a second-level Emperor."

Lu Chen smiled faintly, then said, "If that's really what you think, why don't you take action immediately instead of wasting time with me here?"

"Are you deliberately stalling for time because you're not confident you can kill me in one move?"

Lu Chen could tell at a glance that Emperor Tianlu's body was on the verge of collapse and could not support him using the power of the Great Dao again. If Emperor Tianlu were to forcibly use the power of the sword at this time, he would be devoured by the power of the sword and would be the one to die.

Of course, the Emperor's recovery speed and ability are very fast. With the Emperor Tianlu's recovery ability at the ninth level, it won't be long before he can stabilize the restless sword power in his body.

Seeing that Lu Chen had immediately recognized his predicament, Emperor Tianlu's expression instantly darkened further.

This is troublesome. He has revealed a flaw, and Lu Chen may take this opportunity to take away that sixth-level killing emperor and escape back into the Great Xia Dynasty's barrier. In that case, it will be difficult to resolve the crisis of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Clearly, Emperor Tianlu underestimated Lu Chen.

Lu Chen not only had no intention of escaping, but he also planned to take action to eliminate Emperor Tianlu.

Just then, Lu Chen unleashed a killing force, and his pupils turned scarlet in an instant.

Upon seeing this, Emperor Tianlu was stunned. How could he have forgotten that the intelligence report mentioned Lu Chen was also a ruthless emperor?

This is troublesome. Lu Chen clearly wants to take advantage of his serious injuries to attack him.

Although he saw through Lu Chen's intentions, Emperor Tianlu burst into laughter instead.

"How dare you attack me, the Emperor! How laughable!"

"You don't think that just because I'm seriously injured, I'm powerless against you, do you?!"

As he spoke, Emperor Tianlu released his Dharma form once more. The moment the enormous golden Dharma form appeared, a terrifying pressure descended upon this void. Lu Chen immediately felt his body become incredibly heavy, and the flow of spiritual energy within him slowed down.

However, this did not have a significant impact on Lu Chen. The next moment, Lu Chen directly took out the Shattered God Sword from the system space.

The moment the Shattering God Sword was drawn, an even more terrifying pressure than that of a Ninth-Level Emperor was released. Upon feeling this pressure, Emperor Tianlu immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, and the sword power within his body became even more chaotic.

Looking at the Shattered God Sword in Lu Chen's hand, Emperor Tianlu was completely stunned. Although he had never used a Saint-level spiritual weapon, he had seen it before. The sword used by the ruthless Empress opposite him was obviously a Saint-level spiritual sword.

Furthermore, he himself possessed several Heaven-rank spiritual artifacts, so he was able to deduce roughly what the oppressive aura of a Saint-rank spiritual artifact would be like.

What Lu Chen held in his hand was definitely not a Saint-level spiritual weapon. The moment Lu Chen took out that sword, even the universe was distorted and cracks appeared. This pressure probably exceeded that of a Ninth-Level Emperor.

Since it's not Saint-level, then it must be even more powerful than Saint-level, a spiritual artifact above Saint-level?

What lies beyond the Saint rank is unknown even to Emperor Tianlu himself. All he knows for now is that the destructive power of this spirit sword must be terrifying.

How could Lu Chen possess such a terrifying spirit sword!

Would this universe allow such a magical artifact to exist?

Seeing that the sword energy around Emperor Tianlu had become even more chaotic, Lu Chen smiled and said, "What's wrong? You seem very nervous now?"

"Even a Ninth-Level Emperor feels fear?"

Hearing Lu Chen's words, Emperor Tianlu snapped out of his daze and forced a smile, saying, "Afraid? Ridiculous! I, a ninth-level Great Emperor, would never fear a mere second-level one like you. Do you think that just because you wield a spirit sword surpassing the Saint rank, you're my match?"

"Today I'll show you that the gap in cultivation level isn't so easily bridged!"

As he spoke, Emperor Tianlu's aura suddenly surged, and Lu Chen immediately realized that Emperor Tianlu was burning his divine soul.

Emperor Tianlu was severely injured by Empress Tianhong. To win the next battle, he will have to use some special methods.

Burning one's divine soul is the fastest way for Emperor Tianlu to restore his strength.

In just a moment, the pressure emanating from Emperor Tianlu surged again, and he was able to easily withstand the pressure from the Shattered God Sword.

Emperor Tianlu raised his longsword once more, "Let me witness firsthand just how terrifying the power of a spirit sword surpassing the Saint rank truly is!"

Hearing this, Lu Chen smiled and said, "As you wish!"

Just as Lu Chen was about to make a move, suddenly, a slender hand grabbed Lu Chen's wrist.

Lu Chen was stunned for a moment, then turned around and found that Empress Tianhong's scarlet eyes were staring straight at him, as if questioning him, "You want to steal my kill?"

Lu Chen smiled awkwardly. Although Empress Tianhong had been seriously injured, he had healed her in an instant, and she was now back to her state before her battle with Emperor Tianlu. (End of Chapter)