Eternal Life as False Emperor

Chapter 496: Chapter 389: Kneel to Me (Part 2)

Only the occasional flicker of lightning within the tribulation clouds brought a momentary light to the world.

Lin Feng’s legs were trembling: "Fellow Daoist Bai. Shouldn’t we move a little further away?"

"If we stay here any longer, we might get caught in this."

Bai Zhirui didn’t hesitate at all: "That’s right, let’s go quickly."

Lin Feng summoned the Deep Cloud Sword, and the three of them swiftly fled.

Their disheveled appearance was even worse than when they were being hunted by the cultivators of the Nether Spirit Race.

Huiyue Demon Venerable also wanted to leave.

Now he couldn’t care less about any treasures or face.

The guy in front of him was definitely not human.

But now, wanting to leave was simply impossible.

The power of this celestial tribulation was similar to when he was breaking through to the Golden Core.

No!

It was even stronger than when he was breakthough.

He relied on external forces to break through, his own strength was barely enough to reach the Golden Core, the power of the tribulation thunder wasn’t very strong.

In other words, if he didn’t handle this tribulation thunder carefully, even he wouldn’t have a good outcome.

Facing this level of tribulation thunder, Huiyue Demon Venerable didn’t dare to act rashly.

Lest he did something he shouldn’t have, angering the Heavenly Dao and triggering the tribulation thunder in advance.

Huiyue Demon Venerable naturally wouldn’t sit idly by and be captured.

He had already swallowed an elixir and was carefully observing the surrounding terrain, preparing to escape.

After all, this was that guy’s tribulation, as long as he ran far enough, the tribulation thunder couldn’t possibly follow him indefinitely, right?

In the sky, the energy of the tribulation clouds finally reached its peak.

Suddenly, a tribulation thunder, as if tearing through the sky, descended abruptly and struck directly at Zheng Yi.

The immense lightning enveloped an area of several tens of meters around.

Just a single tribulation thunder contained power much stronger than all the tribulation thunders Zheng Yi had experienced before, several times over.

The moment it struck him, Zheng Yi felt he might be completely torn apart.

But then, he unbelievably widened his eyes: "This works too?"

The tribulation thunder didn’t harm him at all, instead, he could clearly feel the power of the Heavenly Dao within the tribulation thunder moving through his meridians, expanding and reinforcing them.

Normally, this process would be extremely painful, Zheng Yi had just experienced it firsthand.

But now, his body’s meridians, no matter how much spiritual qi surged in, expanded and accommodated them just as easily as inflating a balloon.

The raging tribulation thunder didn’t cause him any pain, instead, it felt ticklish, like he was having a massage.

Feeling so comfortable, Zheng Yi even didn’t want the tribulation to end.

Suddenly, his mind flickered as he caught sight of a rapidly escaping figure.

Wasn’t it Huiyue Demon Venerable?

Seeing the first tribulation thunder strike Zheng Yi, Huiyue Demon Venerable seized the opportunity to flee.

Regardless of what treasures might be on that guy or whether he really was at the Crystal Stage or some other cultivation level,

Huiyue Demon Venerable had had enough.

He didn’t care about anything now, he just wanted to leave this place of trouble as quickly as possible.

Watching his rapidly retreating figure, Zheng Yi was suddenly moved.

Raising his hand towards Huiyue Demon Venerable’s direction, he coldly commanded: "Bow down before me!"

This voice seemed to carry the might of the heavens and the earth, causing Huiyue Demon Venerable, who was rapidly fleeing, to suddenly feel an overwhelmingly terrifying pressure.

It was as if the entire heavens and earth were pressing down on him alone.

His legs weakened, and he actually thudded onto the ground, kneeling.

"This works too?" Zheng Yi was shocked to the core.

Despite being a Golden Core Great Power, he shouldn’t be frightened just by a single word, right?

[Life Master: Zheng Yi]

[Talent: Emperor]

[Lifespan: 1/1]

[Constitution: Pristine Human Emperor Body]

Having checked his own status, Zheng Yi felt both pleased and vexed.

After decades of effort, he’d returned to square one overnight. Not only had he lost all the cultivation techniques he’d previously obtained,

the most terrifying part was his lifespan had become 1.

According to past experience, he should still have one year left.

Although the situation was quite urgent, it didn’t warrant excessive worry.

The Yin Yang Treasure Mirror was still there, and he could replenish his lifespan in due time.

Though troubled, he was also somewhat delighted.

If nothing else, merely the cultivation potential of his new body was hundreds of times stronger than before.

It took Zheng Yi a while to comprehend why his one command could make a Golden Core Great Power kneel.

The reason should be due to his new talent "Emperor", appearing after obtaining the Pristine Human Emperor Body.

[Talent: Emperor (Possesses the demeanor of an emperor, not subjected to realm suppression; can suppress others unless they possess kingly aptitude).]

Having been an emperor for so many years, Zheng Yi immediately understood the meaning of this talent.

In the cultivation realm, power was the measure of all things.

Even if one’s strength was slightly stronger, the higher realm could easily suppress the lower one.

But with this talent, Zheng Yi was immune to the suppression of cultivators’ realms, instead elevating status as the defining measure.

Unless the opponent’s status surpassed his, whether they were Golden Core or Divinity Transformation, they would be suppressed by him.

Even though his Great Yu Immortal Dynasty may not be as powerful as even a small sect within the Canglan Realm,

Zheng Yi’s status, however, was a legitimate emperor.

In this respect, not even the leaders of those powerful sects could compare.

Looking across the entire Canglan Realm, those who could truly surpass Zheng Yi in status could perhaps be counted on one hand.

Of course, Zheng Yi’s talent was not invincible.

For someone like Huiyue Demon Venerable, a Golden Core Great Power, perhaps he couldn’t suppress him, maybe even being suppressed.

But the actual strength disparity between them was still evident.

In a real fight, if the opponent overwhelmed him with force, Zheng Yi wouldn’t stand a chance.

However, Huiyue Demon Venerable had already been scared witless by Zheng Yi’s strange tactics.

The suppression from the Emperor talent was exceptionally powerful on him.

But now, Zheng Yi was instead troubled: "What should I do now?"

He hadn’t finished his thunder tribulation crossing, and there was a two-realm difference between them.

If he didn’t act, Huiyue Demon Venerable, unsure of his reality, wouldn’t dare strike.

If he fought Huiyue Demon Venerable, he would surely be exposed, undoing all his carefully built efforts.

Or should he command the opponent to commit suicide to atone?

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Huiyue Demon Venerable wasn’t a fool, how could he willingly offer his neck to be slaughtered?

No matter how it’s handled, it could backfire.

After thinking for a long time, Zheng Yi finally decided to break through first.

His power was the basis for everything.

Without power, no matter how strong the talents or techniques, they were mere illusions.

Behind facing away from Zheng Yi, the Huiyue Demon Monarch was initially shocked.

What was going on?

He was a dignified Golden Core Expert, even though he might not be the top one, he shouldn’t have been so scared by just a word from the opponent as to kneel.

Something was wrong, definitely something wrong here.

Being terrified for a long time, seeing that terrifying guy not attacking him.

Huiyue Demon Venerable turned back to see tribulation thunder continuously striking Zheng Yi.

Feeling that at this time, the opponent shouldn’t have the time to bother with him, Huiyue Demon Venerable tried slowly standing up.

Determined, if the opponent made any move, he would immediately kneel and submit.

Until he completely stood up, the opponent made no reaction.

In the next moment, without anyone knowing what divine power he used, Huiyue Demon Venerable turned into a sliver of moonlight and vanished without a trace.

His little moves did not escape Zheng Yi’s notice.

Since he was enjoying the tribulation rather than suffering, he had the leisure for other matters.

But Zheng Yi didn’t halt Huiyue Demon Venerable, forcing him down brought no benefit and could lead to crisis.

Better to let him leave quickly, so he could peacefully endure the tribulation.

The tribulation thunder striking Zheng Yi became faster and stronger.

As the tribulation tempered him repeatedly, Zheng Yi’s strength rapidly ascended.

He edged ever closer to his breakthrough.