Chapter 121: I shall watch my beloved become a hero who stands as high as the heavens!
“It’s the Dragon Vein!”
Upon seeing the thread of golden light, countless people became invigorated.
When the national fortunes decline and fiendish beings appear, the Dragon Vein will inevitably make an appearance to stem the tide and stabilize the falling structure.
“Roar!!!”
The golden dragon roared, its voice shaking the universe!
And there it was, twisting its serpentine body that spanned a thousand zhang, exhaling a breath of dragon air onto the Great Formation.
“Boom!!!”
The Great Formation trembled and was momentarily suppressed.
Although Zhao Wutian could still absorb blood energies, the formation’s protective function for him had been thoroughly removed.
“How is this possible!” Zhao Wutian exclaimed in shock.
“Everyone, join forces!”
At this moment, Zhou Tong issued his command and launched a full-scale assault.
In an instant, the heavens radiated light, and the winds and thunders rumbled. Every warrior who had retained full combat strength unleashed all their power, aiming to completely eradicate this traitor!
“Save me!”
The complexion of Zhao Wutian drastically changed as he called for help from the two Demonic Race members beside him.
However, they were completely unmoved and kept their eyes firmly on the Dragon Vein. That was their ultimate goal.
If they could obtain the Dragon Vein, the Demonic Race could establish a base in the Human Race’s territory.
Using this as their foundation, the Heavenly Demonic Race would slowly erode the Human Race.
Now that the target had revealed itself, Zhao Wutian’s life and death were no longer within their considerations.
“Pfft!”
No matter how strong Zhao Wutian was, he had only reached the Semi-Sage level. Facing the assault of so many, he didn’t even have a chance to resist, instantly drenching the long sky with blood!
Finally, this menace has been removed.
People rejoiced.
“No, it’s not over yet!”
At this moment, the Void churned, and the fragments of Zhao Wutian gathered back together, reforming into a complete him.
“It’s the Gold Cicada Peel Charm! He still has this life-saving technique!”
“Despicable!”
People cursed, grinding their teeth, wishing they could eat him alive.
“Damn Demonic Race bastard!”
Kill intent flashed in Zhao Wutian’s eyes. Now exposed to the people’s anger, he was in dire straits indeed.
“If we could kill him once, we can kill him again. Everyone, remain vigilant!”
Someone in the crowd yelled, ignoring the Demonic Race members and focusing solely on Zhao Wutian.
At this moment, the sky suddenly darkened as a pitch-black net descended, filled with surging Demonic Energy, causing many to change color.
“This… this is another Sacred Artifact, and it’s a Holy Object of the Demonic Race!”
The crowd cried out in alarm, with many growing pale.
“Under the Heavenly Demonic Net, you can only await your capture!”
Tuntian Demon Sovereign laughed loudly. He had finally made his move, throwing out the heaven-obscuring giant net to capture the Dragon Vein.
The golden dragon was immediately covered by the Heavenly Demonic Net and began to furiously thrash. In a short while, the dragon’s eyes turned blood red, and an aura of savagery began to spread!
“Hahaha… stop resisting. This is our Demonic Race’s Sacred Artifact. You, a mere Dragon Vein, have no power to resist. Submit, and I’ll ensure your safety!”
“Boom!”
Another great sound resounded, making the mind waver.
Without the Dragon Vein to suppress it, the formation had tendencies to start运转again. Countless beams of bloodlight descended, forming a light shield around Zhao Wutian, making him invulnerable to all sorts of attacks.
“Is all our work about to be for naught?”
Facing this situation, even the Semi-Sage Strong Warriors felt a touch of dejection.
At this moment, a melodious female voice suddenly rang out from the vast blue skies.
“To touch the Dragon Vein? I will not allow it!”
Amidst swirling golden light came a celestial beauty. None other than the Empress Qian Miaoyu of the Empire!
Thanks to the Dragon Vein, she was not affected by the Great Formation. Even so, her condition was far from optimistic.
She was intrinsically connected to the Dragon Vein. If one was damaged, the other would be equally affected. The injury to the Dragon Vein caused her great vulnerability.
“Your Majesty!”
Zhou Tong caught her immediately. The moment they made contact, Qian Miaoyu lost her strength, leaning entirely on Zhou Tong.
Her body was icy, and her vitality was fading quickly, as if she belonged among the dying.
Faced with a national predicament, though powerless, she, as Emperor, would never run away.
She had a premonition. As long as she was alive, as long as she went to the battlefield, she could always play some role.
There must be something only she could achieve!
“What are you doing here?”
Zhou Tong’s eyes sparkled, his lips curling slightly, as if foretelling her actions.
“Could you have come to live or die with us?” he joked.
“No!”
The Empress shook her head firmly, and her gaze was pure, meeting Zhou Tong’s eyes unflinching.
“I want to see my beloved… become a hero who stands as high as the heavens with their own feet!”
Upon hearing this, Zhou Tong couldn’t help but twitch in his heart.
“Hmph! Approaching death yet you still dare to get distracted. Very well, then, I’ll grant your wish!”
Tuntian Demon Sovereign sneered contemptuously as he used the Heavenly Demonic Net and let it fall down upon both of them.
“Hurry, escape!”
The Human Race Strong Warriors scattered in panic. Even the Semi-Sages wouldn’t dare to contend against Sacred Artifacts.
“Guest Senior, we ought to…”
Qian Miaoyu wanted to dodge, but her wrist was held by Zhou Tong. Simultaneously, a warmth spread through her wrist, and two phoenix bracelets appeared on her hands.
“This…”
“I promised to give this to you, and I said what I mean.”
As he spoke, the sky above them grew darker, the deep darkness almost consuming them whole.
“Don’t escape. Escaping is futile.”
Zhou Tong restrained Qian Miaoyu, his calm look making her feel incredibly reassured.
“I have a way to resolve the current crisis and also liberate you from the Dragon Vein’s control. But it’s quite risky. If we fail…”
“I agree.”
Without hesitation, the Empress consented readily.
“Then… let’s begin.”
Zhou Tong’s lips curled upwards as his finger touched her眉between the eyebrows. An enormous flow of Spiritual Power surged into her, covering her in a protective layer of light like a gossamer veil. It was the only protection he could offer the Empress.
At this moment, the Heavenly Demonic Net had completely descended, now less than half a zhang from their heads. It was too late to flee!
“Die!”
Tuntian Demon Sovereign’s face was filled with excitement. With this operation, he was going to earn great merit.
Not only did he capture the Dragon Vein but also killed a Human Race Sage. With such merit, becoming the Demon King was not far off!
Suddenly, a light laugh from Zhou Tong shattered his reverie.
“You’re far off!”
Everyone saw the youth’s wrist twist, and suddenly a stone tablet appeared, growing bigger in the wind, as if trying to break open the heavens.
This stone tablet was none other than the Nameless Stele brought back by Long Lingyun and Sage Heart Demon Lord.
Decades ago, the Heavenly Dao had descended eighteen stone tablets. Among them, nine were categorized as various heavenly rankings, while the other nine were known as Nameless, the use of which was unknown.
However, after Zhou Tong’s diligent research in this lifetime, he had finally made a discovery.
It turns out that the nine Nameless Stone Tablets each sealed a heaven-defying constitution!
To awaken one, not only must one find an individual with karmic connection, but also fulfill extremely stringent conditions.
Qian Miaoyu was aware of this and placed her hand on the stone tablet. Instantly, the tablet emitted a holy light.
“Indeed, as I had anticipated…”
Zhou Tong smiled, looking into her eyes and said, “Remember this: from now on, you are the Dragon Marrow Phoenix Constitution!”
As the words were spoken, Qian Miaoyu felt a surge of heat. The tablet had miraculously merged with her.
Simultaneously, the phoenix blood in the bracelet condensed, while the Dragon Vein nearby transformed, also being infused into her body!
“AAAAAAHHHHH!!!”
The Empress let out a long scream, a vast wave sweeping across the surroundings. With a sound like tearing fabric, the Demonic Net was scattered, its light significantly dimmed!
“This can’t be happening!”
Tuntian Demon Sovereign’s face contorted, trembling with rage!
