Chapter 1464: Chapter 45: The Peerless Star Through Ages
Qin Ming stood up from the end of the world, a trace of blood hanging from the corner of his mouth. Above his head, the Imperial Guard and Heavenly Immortals were locked in fierce battle, behind him was the dense darkness erasing space. The great power of erasing space-time silently surged from behind him, and Qin Ming shattered it entirely with one blade. Nonchalantly wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth, he propelled himself off the ground and leaped out. The distant space-time twisted due to the martial artist’s will, and the dusk-colored blade light suddenly flickered. The three slashes that erupted simultaneously attacked the Order King’s head.
The Order King held his spear with both hands, spinning it like a wheel, space-time power and ultimate realm surging out together to suppress Qin Ming’s attack. Qin Ming’s true form followed and attacked, the blade clashing with the spear once more. The power of both sides continued to surge during the battle, the explosion of blade shadows and sword light shattered and rebirthed the pure white earth, like a winter blizzard. The black giant of the Imperial Guard simultaneously fell into the snow, the uninhibited Heavenly Immortal gradually gained the upper hand, and the two from behind were about to rush to aid.
"Yan Qi, Qin Ming, Liu Zhongwu..." The Order King pointed out the names of his enemies one by one, "You are all subjects of the Empire, you should be aware of the heavy responsibilities and duties on the shoulders of the strong. Power is not born for one person; its intent is to fight for all beings. If we pursue world peace and harmony among the people, then why do you resist me so stubbornly!"
"Indeed, the greater good and broader picture are things that must be considered." Qin Ming smiled, "However, I do not wish to become an abandoned pawn sacrificed for the broader picture, nor do I like responsibilities forced on my shoulders. I’m a person who acts on my own will, I cultivated this power so I could live happily!"
The Ming Blade swelled with Qin Ming’s shout, in the man’s hand it seemed he held a dim star, the fierce and brutal slashes crossed down, pressing against the Order King’s spear. The wounds of the Heavenly Extreme Palace erupted at this moment, the cracks on the Order King’s body deepened again, yet Qin Ming’s strength surged with his will, placing him at an advantage in the stalemate.
The King was briefly pressed lower by the swordsman, yet his gaze did not waver: "Someone always has to stand for the many, someone always has to sacrifice for the greater picture."
"Then, should we disorder factors just die? Because of your so-called greater picture and righteousness?"
A cold shout came from above, the jet-black Imperial Guard was shattered by the Heavenly Immortal, Yan Qi flew forward on a lotus platform, wielding his pen like a blade: "Damn your nonsense! I’m living my own life just fine, why should I sacrifice for your shitty decisions!"
The Order King’s four-sided turrets temporarily combined, transforming into a black shield that blocked Yan Qi’s pen strike. Qin Ming seized the opportunity to kick, breaking the Order King’s defense and sending him flying backward. Yan Qi and Qin Ming simultaneously charged forward, turning into two streaks of light rushing towards the King. The Order King, trapped in a desperate situation, maintained his composure. He thrust his spear downward and struck out barehanded on both sides.
The strikes that disturbed space-time were brushed away by his palm force, and the lotus platform, which shook the mind, withered under the fist’s wind; it was an unheard-of advanced martial art, a brand new ultimate skill invented by the Order King. The combined attack of Yan Qi and Qin Ming was broken, as the Order King simultaneously grasped both the brush and the blade, roaring as he threw the two into the sky!
"So, is it freedom that you pursue? Is it ease! Have you not witnessed the chaos of King Infinite? Have you not understood the calamity of King Pingdeng? To leave decisions and the future to powerless beings is the Supreme Power’s excuse to shirk responsibility. What kind of cold-hearted individuals can allow the world to be dominated by mediocrity and ignorant powers!"
Infinite light bullets surged from the void, endless attacks erupted in an instant, shattering Yan Qi’s ink wall defense, punching several bloody holes in his body. The thrust from the past descended at this time, Qin Ming fell into a disadvantage in the attack and defense, the spear thrust pierced his abdomen, the fierce blow nearly bisected him.
The Order King on the ground held his hands in a virtual grip, black and white forces swirling in his palms, he roared as he unleashed the light, the brilliance of space-time transformed into a powerful seal, engulfing Yan Qi and Qin Ming!
"Consider how Situ Yi’s chaos harmed numerous mortals, how Qin Ming’s freedom brought much disorder! It is precisely because you have deviated from order several times that the current chaos exists. Once you have power, you should rule; once you have wisdom, you should decide. The calculation of a King does not allow for mistakes, I will never permit chaos to be given to beings under the guise of ’freedom’!"
The light of space-time engulfed the two, they were carried into the future by the chaos of space-time, leaving no trace of Yan Qi and Qin Ming here. The Order King pulled up his spear, pointed it at the last remaining Liu Zhongwu. Liu Zhongwu met the King’s gaze without a hint of fear in his eyes.
"Then why did the Fear King appear?" Liu Zhongwu asked.
The Order King’s movement paused for a moment, Liu Zhongwu advanced aggressively without retreating: "If your Fan Ding Realm is so perfectly peaceful, then why does a new King appear in your world? Aren’t you pursuing everlasting peace? Then why are your citizens afraid, why do your subjects fear?"
"Open your eyes and look at reality. Look at the pitiable people of the Empire who have walked through the grotto heaven and blessed land over these two thousand years, look at those of us the Universe Patrol Department who act out of necessity!" Liu Zhongwu shouted, "Such nonsense eternal peace! You have long become a Mad King harming all beings in your obsessive frenzy!"
"This time there will be none." The Order King said in a low voice, "This time... I will not fail!"
The King’s spear tip silently pointed out, piercing through the distant space to stab at Liu Zhongwu’s heart. The spear light pierced through the protection of the Mystic Immortal Net, bringing an inevitably fatal strike. At this moment, Liu Zhongwu suddenly withdrew his hand and retreated, he tossed an unremarkable object into that destined light.
