Is there any hope for me, who proposed to the world-destroying empress at the very beginning?

Su Liang slowly descended from a distance and stood on the arena.

He drew his Broken Army Spear, and the might of the Divine Emperor vanished without a trace.

Su Liang did not look at the corpse on the ground again. It was Gu Su Mubai, the Yin-Yang Daoist of the Yin-Yang Divine Sect, a prodigy in the eyes of the world who was even above the Holy Son of Wuming.

No one expected it to end like this, so much so that it was too late to stop it!

If they were to speak again, all that would be left is cold blood, a terrified face, and eyes wide open in death!

A tyrannical and unrestrained Daoist, he died just like that!

He never expected the battle to turn out this way. He didn't even bring any guardians, and the Yin Yang Dao Sect was quite at ease. Now...?

As the overwhelming pressure dissipated, the crowd outside the arena finally came to their senses.

They looked up at the arena, their shock still lingering.

It wasn't just the shock of Su Liang killing Gu Su Mu Bai with three shots that left everyone in a state of unease, but also the lingering fear caused by Su Liang's imposing presence.

Who could have imagined that today's battle would end like this?

Su Liang, with his peak Foundation Establishment cultivation, was able to easily kill Gu Su Mu Bai, who was at the third level of the Life Palace!

How much strength is he hiding?

Was it a deliberate attempt to frame and kill someone?

In an instant, everyone in the city broke out in a cold sweat, terrified by this shocking idea.

Such mindset, such strength, unparalleled in the world!

Upon seeing Su Liang make his move, the experts from the Celestial Masters Sect and the Desolate Heaven Sect left silently, without looking back.

Su Liang took a deep breath, feeling the air entering his nose, which was so comfortable and pleasant.

Like everyone else in the arena, Su Liang hadn't expected to win so easily.

He couldn't help but ask himself, are the three wheels of his Destiny Palace really this weak now?

His question was met with disdain from the system, which immediately complained.

"Don't you have any self-awareness about who you are?"

"You've even mastered the ultimate techniques that come with the Divine Emperor's Body; that alone is enough to suppress almost any mortal!"

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"The eldest disciple, whose innate talent was stolen, is so pathetic that all he can do is act cute; the second disciple, despite possessing the body of a Demon Emperor, trembles even when killing a chicken; the third disciple, a self-proclaimed sword immortal, is a chuunibyou (delusional) tsundere."

"Effort? A comeback? Not necessary. With Master here, why would you need to work hard?" "Cultivation and such can be done casually."

One day.

"Master said this is a powerful weapon based on the law of cause and effect, and told us to figure it out ourselves." "Senior sister, this doesn't seem like a cultivation technique; it looks like a scapegoat to me." "Please, Master probably just wants any random person to take the blame, right?"

however.

"But I've already mastered it! How could my master lie to us!"

Chapter Forty-Two: Plundering the Foundation, Forging My Great Dao

"Don't even mention one Destiny Palace Three Wheels, even two or three... in front of you, they are just a few appetizers."

"Did you see the way those people looked at you before? It was pure envy and admiration."

The system's voice had barely faded when, before Su Liang could even refute it, the system panel lit up in front of him.

[Complete the mission, kill Daozi, and alarm all martial artists in the world.]

The Empress's favorability increases, further advancing the main questline. Rewards—

Congratulations on receiving a selectable reward: choose one from three options: cultivation technique, magical artifact, or formation.

[1. The Dark Palm, a supreme martial art, can influence the emotions of others with a single strike, instantly changing the very fabric of the world. Its power is boosted by the user's current cultivation level; the stronger the user, the greater the boost. At its peak, it can increase a user's power by a maximum of 30%.]

[2. Flame Spirit Whip, a divine treasure, originates from the flame spirit deep underground. Its use can attack the enemy's soul. Legend has it that an immortal obtained this whip and traveled thousands of miles from the East Sea, unstoppable by its might.]

[3. The Martial Slaying Formation: This formation uses people as its core and martial arts as its guiding principle. Standing within it allows the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to converge, ensuring an inexhaustible flow of killing intent and spiritual energy. This formation can instantly defeat multiple powerful individuals of the same level; at its peak, it possesses the power to destroy the heavens and the earth.]

Su Liang stared at the three options before him and fell into silence.

I was overwhelmed by all the choices and didn't know how to decide.

Whether it's a supreme cultivation technique or a divine treasure, both are valuable items that would attract fierce competition from various forces in the world.

The last formation, although its level is not displayed, is obviously extraordinary based on its description alone; it is an essential skill for murder and robbery.

Seeing that Su Liang had not made a choice for a long time, the system whispered something in Su Liang's ear.

"Is there even a need to choose?"

"It's just a supreme cultivation technique. There will be plenty of opportunities to obtain it in the future. Besides, your strength is insufficient right now. Even if you get it, you won't be able to unleash much power."

"The same applies to divine artifacts. The principle that 'a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime' is something I don't need to explain to you, right?"

After the system finished speaking, seeing that Su Liang still hadn't made a decision immediately, it urged him again.

"Choose with confidence. I won't harm you. I'm just giving you a reasonable suggestion."

"Whether it's a supreme cultivation technique or a divine treasure, it won't be of much help to you right now, but the Martial Slaying Formation is different."

"Think about how many enemies you have now. Even if you don't have any, the future empress or demon emperor will be besieged and killed by the people of the world. Choosing the Martial Slaying Formation is a meritorious act for the present and a benefit for future generations."

"You damn system, you're definitely up to no good."

Su Liang cursed inwardly, but still chose the Martial Slaying Formation.

Regardless of whether the system tricked him or not, choosing the first two options doesn't seem to offer him much benefit right now. Not only are they flashy but impractical, they also make him an easy target for others.

Choosing the Martial Slaying Formation is different; it will greatly enhance his strength, both now and in the future.

Moreover, as long as you have the system by your side, you'll have an abundance of divine treasures and supreme cultivation techniques in the future.

Just as Su Liang made his choice and before he could even learn the Martial Slaying Formation, the system panel lit up again.

[Congratulations, host, for successfully achieving a remarkable comeback by surpassing the level of a Foundation Establishment Stage Six-Stage Killing Palace Stage Three-Stage Killing Palace Stage!]

[Reward: You have plundered the martial arts foundation of the Yin-Yang Daoist. Congratulations on obtaining the special item, the Other Shore Gu.]

[Given that the host completed the hidden option—killing Daozi—an additional reward bonus has been awarded.]

[Bonus reward: 100% fusion of the Yin-Yang Great Dao, perfectly aligned with Chapter Two, "The Thought of God and Demon." God and Demon are not my ultimate attainment; there is no longer any worry about regression.]

Su Liangcai had just finished reading the system message when he felt a wave of comfort wash over him.

At the same time he

I felt the spiritual energy within my body surge instantly.

The spiritual energy within what was originally a great river has now completely merged into a flowing tributary.

Su Liang carefully sensed the flow of spiritual energy and knew that he had now reached the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.

Jun Hongyan, who had been sitting quietly on one side of the arena, silently watched the little man who was now famous throughout the world. Her cold phoenix eyes no longer held their previous indifference.

Although she appeared calm and composed from beginning to end.

But at most, she had thought that Su Liang could actually win; she never dared to imagine that Su Liang would win so easily, and without leaving any room for error.

Standing beside Jun Hongyan, Liuli looked down at Su Liang and couldn't help but ask.

"Master, if Su Liang had really lost before, or if he hadn't had the courage to come, would you really have married that Yin-Yang Daoist?"

Jun Hongyan's hands, resting on the armrests of the chair, gently clasped together.

She didn't answer, and there will be no more "what ifs".

Su Liang won, and Gu Su Mu Bai died.

For both Jun Hongyan and Su Liang, it was a fait accompli.

Jun Hongyan had no choice. She was not someone who would be burdened by romantic feelings, let alone the fact that Su Liang had completely entered her heart; there was still a distance between them.

If you want to ascend the throne, ruthlessness and decisiveness are essential!

She's willing to sacrifice herself, so why should anyone else?

but!

Jun Hongyan was ultimately unable to remain indifferent; she was far less cold-blooded than she had imagined.

The moments we shared, the marks they left in our hearts—they are not so easily severed!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been sent to the Eastern Qin Military God's Palace of the Great Qin Dynasty.

They even went so far as to proactively ask the God of War for help.

At the same time.

The other two women standing not far from Jun Hongyan smiled excitedly when Su Liang looked over.

Jun Ruoxue originally wanted to take a few steps forward to welcome Su Liang's return.

But after thinking about it, something's not right!

What am I getting excited about?

This is her brother-in-law, whom she wishes she could tear to pieces, the bad man who has taken her sister's place!

Although Su Liang's heroic demeanor just now was incredibly dashing, much like the peerless heroes Jun Ruoxue had heard of, she could not forget the grudge between herself and Su Liang!

Of course, being able to keep your life in your own hands doesn't preclude you from having some fun.

Su Lian didn't need to pay attention to so much. When she saw Su Liang about to walk in, she couldn't help but rush towards him, her soft body throwing herself directly into his arms.

Yes, right in front of a certain empress, I boldly and decisively threw myself into her arms.

Su Liang was held tightly by Su Lian, feeling the little pigeon in his arms. Before he could savor the moment, he saw Jun Hongyan looking over.

As for shamelessness, it's definitely not something you can have.

But in the end, Jun Hongyan didn't say much, she just got up and walked up to him.

"You win."

Don't forget the reward you promised.

Upon hearing this, Jun Hongyan's lips curled up in a smile.