Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The result of the combined attack of the six Thearchs astounded many people present; however, it was what the Thearchs had expected. The Mystic Thearch Palace was unscathed, without even a single scratch on it. It was as if a bunch of children had used their fists to hammer on a metal board; there was no damage done at all.
Ss, ss…
Many people waited for the turbulence in the mid-air to subside before stabilizing themselves and looking at the Mystic Divine Palace. They all took in cold breaths in trepidation. However, many of them made sense of the situation swiftly. What kind of person was the Mystic Thearch? If his palace was something that ordinary people could destroy, the Mystic Divine Palace would also not deserve to be known as the number one cardinal treasure of the world.
The Mystic Thearch’s power was indeed legendary. His ability to craft restrictions was unrivaled as well. Even the Nine Dragons’ God-Extinguishing Array of the Sin Island would not be able to compare to it. This was the palace refined by the Number One Thearch through the ages; it was not realistic to expect it to be easily destroyed.
“Do it!”
The Evil Thearch didn’t seem troubled at all as he waved a hand and summoned the She Clan Demigods to attack. The Mystic Divine Palace’s restrictions were indeed powerful. However, no matter how powerful, it needed to be supported by energy. Once its energy was expended, the restrictions would disappear as well. The Mystic Divine Palace would then be accessible.
The Mystic Divine Palace had existed on the continent for more than seven hundred thousand years; there had to be huge energy-gathering formations inside that could absorb the heaven and earth essence force. However, no matter how much energy there was, it was still insufficient against a continuous barrage from countless Demigods.
If one day was not enough, then ten days!
If ten days were not enough, then one month—one year!
The Evil Thearch was determined; he must get into the Mystic Divine Palace. There were two divine artifacts inside that must never fall into Jiang Yi’s hands. She Fei, the North Thearch, and company were all very clear of how incredibly strong these artifacts were. If they could get their hands on the Mystic Divine Saber and Mystic Divine Armor, they would become the absolute number one of the entire Stellarsky Domain; commanding the entire world would not be a problem.
“Attack!”
The North Thearch, the Battle Thearch, the Sword Thearch, and the Beast Thearch also gestured, as the Demigods from their clans also started their assault. It was unceasing. The Yin Clan’s Demigods followed suit. Only the Xuan Thearch still did not attack, but he stood there quietly. Of course, he also did not have any intention of going against the masses.
Actually, the Demigods from the Ye Clan and the Yi Clan were present also. However, as their Clan Heads were not present, they did not join in the battle but observed coldly in mid-air.
“Keke!”
Just when everyone was about to attack, Jiang Yi’s mocking voice traveled out. The winds and clouds in the sky above started to transform and formed an image. The image was once again that of the thatched house. This time, there was not one but five people outside the thatched house!
Jiang Yi was standing outside the thatched house, with Yin Ruobing and Yi Chan next to him. In front of them were two people that were kneeling down, their backs unable to straighten and their bodies trembling. It felt as if they were being suppressed by some immense pressure. Their eyes were full of rage and animosity. Zhan Tianlei looked at Jiang Yi and was cursing and swearing at him, saying, “Jiang Yi, you dog, I am going to kill you, kill you…”
“Tianlei!” “Ying’er?” “Ruobing?” “Lady…”
Astonished voices rang out from the Battle Thearch, the Sword Thearch, the Yin Thearch, and the men from the Yi Clan. The Zhan Clan, the Jian Clan, and the Yin Clan’s Demigods also stopped attacking at the same time. The other Demigods from the other clans turned around and looked at their Clan Heads before ceasing as well.
Jiang Yi’s face was icy-cold, his expression calm. At this moment, the image formed above the Mystic Divine Palace was also evidently very big. Hence, everyone felt as if Jiang Yi was a Thearch Monarch high above everyone else, being the arbiter of Zhan Tianlei and Jian Wuying’s lives—the arbiter of everyone’s lives.
“Jiang Yi, what do you want?”
The Battle Thearch saw that Jiang Yi didn’t seem to intend to speak, paused, and asked in a low voice. However, the Battle Thearch’s expression did not fluctuate that much; though he was initially a little stunned, he had swiftly recovered his indifference. The Clan Head of the greatest clan in the Stellarsky Domain was indeed extraordinary.
The Sword Thearch also was not angered, his face expressionless. He did not even open his mouth. The Yin Thearch and the members of the Yi Chan also kept their mouths shut; Yin Ruobing and Yi Chan were safe and were standing next to Jiang Yi. It was evident that Jiang Yi was not planning on harming the duo. Hence, they did not want to say anything reckless.
“I do not want anything!”
Jiang Yi laughed mildly as his gaze looked towards Zhan Tianlei, who was still spewing expletives Jiang Yi smiled coldly and said, “Noisy, shut up!’
He casually waved his hand, and invisible pressure hammered down on Zhan Tianlei. He was pressed into the ice, with his face deeply buried inside the ice layer. He could not even move, much less open his mouth to scold. Jiang Yi then turned his gaze to his jade talisman and said, “Battle Thearch, half a year ago, your clan’s Young Master Tianlei had sent men to kill me in the Divine Sonar Region. You should know about this, right?”
The Battle Thearch nodded—without any reservations—and said, “I know about this. It was the work of Tianlei.”
“Very good, you are indeed the Battle Thearch, daring to own up to what you had done!”
Jiang Yi commended as he nodded and said, “I do not intend to pursue that matter; I also wish to make peace. As long as the Zhan Clan no longer treats me as an enemy and agree to my one small condition, I will be friends with the Zhan Clan from now on. I will also send Young Master Tianlei out safely.”
The Battle Thearch paused for a second and asked coldly, “What condition?”
Jiang Yi looked towards Yin Ruobing and said, “It’s very simple. I want the Zhan Clan to break off the engagement. Ruobing and I are in love and are together now. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. Hope you all can celebrate us being together.”
“Hmph!”
Almost at the same time, the Battle Thearch and the Yin Thearch snorted. The Battle Thearch didn’t say anything, but the Yin Thearch’s face turned cold and said, “Jiang Yi, you spy from Sin Island. You are a traitor to the human race, and you wish to enter the Yin Clan? Wishful thinking. Ruobing, if you dare to be together with this man, you will no longer be a daughter of the Yin Clan.”
From the jade talisman, the Yin Thearch’s voice was clearly transmitted. Yin Ruobing’s body shuddered as tears streamed down her face. She painfully closed her eyes. Jiang Yi patted her on the back, smiled, and said, “Okay, Ruobing, you can head into the thatched house first. I will settle matters here. Yi Chan, you can go in also. This matter does not concern you.”
Yin Ruobing closed her eyes bitterly, her face full of helplessness. She hesitated for a while before nodding obediently and heading into the thatched house. Yi Chan sighed slightly and followed Yin Ruobing to comfort her.
Creak-creak!
The door to the thatched house closed in a flash of light; it was evident the restrictions were activated as well. Jiang Yi’s gaze looked towards the jade talisman. Following his movements, Jiang Yi’s giant head in the image in the sky locked on to the Yin Thearch as he smiled slightly and said, “Yin Thearch, it’s fine if you don’t agree to the marriage. If you have any issues, you can look for me directly. Don’t put a girl in the spot, okay?”
The Yin Thearch snorted coldly but did not say more. The more he said now, the more the Yin Clan was going to lose face. His own granddaughter was unwilling to listen to him; he could not vent this anger anywhere.
Jiang Yi’s gaze turned towards the Battle Thearch, awaiting his decision. The Battle Thearch also decided quickly. He said calmly, “Jiang Yi, threats do not work on me. The disciples of the Zhan Clan do not fear death, do not fear any sort of challenge. The engagement will not be withdrawn; you will have to die also!”
“Alright!”
Jiang Yi yelled out loud as he slowly walked to the front. However, his gaze was locked on to the Battle Thearch through the image screen. He walked in front of Zhan Tianlei and smiled brightly. Jiang Yi’s mannerisms were also very calm as he opened his mouth, “This is the choice that the Zhan Clan had made. Battle Thearch, you have to bear responsibility for your decision. Since the Zhan Clan is not afraid of any challenge, I—Jiang Yi—am not afraid either!”
Bang!
Jiang Yi’s leg was raised heavily and stepped with force on Zhan Tianlei’s back. Zhan Tianlei was being restrained by Jiang Yi’s restrictions and could not use his essence force at all. Hence, Jiang Yi’s furious stomp directly created a bloody hole in Zhan Tianlei’s back.
Bang, bang, bang!
Jiang Yi did not have any intention of negotiating with the Battle Thearch. He stepped over and over again, using all his force every single time. He only stopped after Zhan Tianlei’s body and brain had been stomped into a clump of minced meat.
As Zhan Tianlei had been suppressed by strong restrictions, he did not make any sound at all even till death. Even his own mother would not be able to recognize him now.
Jiang Yi looked satisfactorily and clapped his hands. He then raised his head to look at the near-million people present and smiled, saying, “Anyone who dares to mess with me, this will be your fate!”
The entire crowd was silent; even a pin drop could be heard.
