“Die now!!”
Facing Ye Wushuang’s colossal hand descending from the sky, the Great Elder of the Heavenly Dragon Clan showed no fear. In response, he unleashed the Heavenly Dragon Palm Seal—a supreme technique of the dragon race, commonly used by many dragon-blooded clans.
This move was devastatingly powerful. A single strike could shatter mountains and split boulders with ease. Not only that, but it was also incredibly fast, making it nearly impossible to defend against. In the outside world, the palm seals of dragon-blooded clans were feared by all.
Yet, when this mighty palm seal clashed against Ye Wushuang’s colossal hand, it was instantly crushed—like a frail straw, obliterated without resistance.
And Ye Wushuang’s attack didn’t slow down. The colossal hand continued its descent, barreling straight toward the Great Elder.
Panic flashed across the elder’s face.
“How is this possible?! My Heavenly Dragon Palm Seal… was completely useless?!”
“Damn it! The Divine Dragon Empress cultivated the Divine Dragon Imperial Scripture—how is her combat power so overwhelming?”
The strength Ye Wushuang displayed far surpassed what should have been possible for someone who had only mastered the Divine Dragon Imperial Scripture. The Great Elder was certain there was some hidden technique at play—something he didn’t know about.
But he had no time to ponder.
Ye Wushuang’s colossal hand was moments away from crushing him. If he didn’t act now, he would be reduced to paste.
So, the Great Elder unleashed his ultimate trump card.
With a furious roar, he flipped into the air.
“ROAR!!”
“Heavenly Dragon True Form!!”
In an instant, a massive heavenly dragon materialized, coiling as if ready to soar into the heavens.
This wasn’t a true heavenly dragon—just the Great Elder’s manifested true form. While it couldn’t match a genuine dragon’s power, in the mortal realm, this form could crush any foe, pulverizing enemies with sheer force.
Above it loomed Ye Wushuang’s colossal hand.
Then—BOOM!!
The two collided with earth-shattering force.
The impact sent a deafening metallic clang rippling through the air, vibrating deep into the eardrums of onlookers. Some clutched their ears, unable to bear the intensity.
But for the two combatants, the sensation was even more overwhelming.
Ye Wushuang felt as though he had struck an indestructible object—no matter how much force he exerted, it wouldn’t break.
Meanwhile, the Great Elder felt like he had just slammed his tail into an unyielding divine mountain. Not only was it immovable, but it also radiated terrifying divine energy.
His tail nearly snapped from the recoil.
Worse yet, his all-out strike failed to stop Ye Wushuang’s attack. The colossal hand continued its descent, crushing down on him without mercy.
CRACK!!
The Great Elder’s body was instantly ravaged—bones fractured, ribs shattered. Yet, thanks to his dragon-blooded resilience, he clung to life. His regeneration kicked in, preventing immediate death.
Trembling, he stared at Ye Wushuang in horror.
“You… You only reached the Immortal King Realm a few years ago. How can you possess such strength?!”
“Unless… the Divine Dragon Imperial Family has uncovered the secrets of the Primordial Dragon Bloodline? Have you mastered the Primordial Dragon Arts?!”
His words sent shockwaves through the crowd.
If the Divine Dragon Empress truly had obtained the legendary Primordial Dragon techniques, the other dragon-blooded clans would stop at nothing to seize them—even if it meant war with the Divine Dragon Empire.
The Great Elder’s declaration was a desperate ploy—to rally the other clans against her.
But Ye Wushuang only smirked.
“Have you forgotten… who my master is?”
The Great Elder’s face paled.
“Your… master? The Mad King, Liu Ning?! You’ve learned the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art?!”
The name Liu Ning was a nightmare to his generation.
The man’s insane brutality had crushed all opposition. His iron fists had beaten his enemies into submission, leaving them too terrified to resist.
Even now, the mere mention of his name sent chills down the Great Elder’s spine.
“But… that’s impossible! You were never able to cultivate the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art!”
“Everyone knows the Divine Dragon Empress couldn’t master it—that’s why you turned to the Divine Dragon Imperial Scripture instead!”
Initially, the Empress had refused to learn the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art, later switching to the Divine Dragon Imperial Scripture.
Given her path, it should have been impossible for her to master Liu Ning’s technique.
Yet now, she was wielding it—with terrifying proficiency.
Ye Wushuang chuckled.
“If I wish to do something… I make it happen.”
“And today… I wish to kill you.”
With that, he struck again.
This time, his palm strike was even more devastating than before.
It carried not only the Empress’s Immortal King-level mana and the physical might of the Eight-Nine Heavenly Art—but also Ye Wushuang’s own “All Laws Return to One” technique.
The moment his palm descended, space itself warped. Everything beneath it was locked in place, then erased layer by layer.
“NO! You can’t kill me!!”
The Great Elder bellowed in desperation, summoning his greatest treasure—an ancient bell radiating immense power.
This was no ordinary artifact—it was a top-tier Immortal King treasure, capable of doubling a cultivator’s combat strength.
But instead of attacking, the elder retreated into the bell, using it as a shield.
Ye Wushuang’s strike carried fatal pressure—if he didn’t defend, he would die on the spot.
So, he abandoned his dragon form, shrinking into human shape and hiding inside the bell.
His last words echoed defiantly:
“If you kill me… the Heavenly Dragon Clan will go to war with the Divine Dragon Empire!”
“The consequences… will be more than you can bear!!”
