Zhou Qianfu had obtained the Heaven-shaking Seal by chance. The Heaven-turning Seal and Heaven-turning Palm he had used earlier were derived from this powerful artifact. It's no exaggeration to say that this Heaven-shaking Seal was a legitimate weapon of imperial control—or at least a pseudo-imperial weapon.
As soon as the Heaven-shaking Seal appeared, the surrounding spiritual energy trembled violently. The ancient aura emanating from this artifact was far more intense than the heaven-level martial arts Zhou Qianfu had just employed. Even from a distance, it felt like a mountain was pressing down, making it difficult to breathe.
At this moment, the Emperor-killing Spear in Luo Yi's hand began to hum, seemingly provoked by the presence of the Heaven-shaking Seal.
"Alright, alright, calm down. I know you like to stay low-key, unlike some flashy imperial weapons," Luo Yi chuckled, trying to soothe the Emperor-killing Spear. Compared to the grand display of the Heaven-shaking Seal, the Emperor-killing Spear seemed understated. Despite its appearance, the jet-black spear was far more powerful.
"We'll crush that Heaven-shaking Seal soon enough," Luo Yi reassured the spear. The Emperor-killing Spear was an immensely powerful imperial weapon, whereas the Heaven-shaking Seal was merely a pseudo-imperial artifact. They were not even in the same league.
An Emperor's weapon is something that even emperors themselves wield, and among such weapons, the Emperor-killing Spear was of the highest caliber. A mere pseudo-imperial weapon like the Heaven-shaking Seal couldn't hope to compare. It wouldn't even take ten Heaven-shaking Seals to match the power of the Emperor-killing Spear. If the Heaven-shaking Seal had a spirit, it would likely tremble in fear before the Emperor-killing Spear. But unfortunately for it, the Heaven-shaking Seal was just an ordinary pseudo-imperial artifact, devoid of any weapon spirit.
"Heaven-shaking Seal, suppress!" Zhou Qianfu commanded as the Heaven-shaking Seal expanded to a hundred feet in size, descending toward Luo Yi with the force of Mount Tai. The pressure was immense, unyielding, and indestructible.
Yet, facing this overwhelming attack, Luo Yi remained unfazed. "Emperor-killing Spear, it's your time!"
With a battle cry, Luo Yi, spear in hand, charged directly at the massive Heaven-shaking Seal. As the two divine weapons unleashed their full power, the surrounding void began to tremble.
The two forces hadn't even made contact, and the space between them was already collapsing into fragments. The pressure was so immense that it tore large pieces of space apart, forming a terrifying dark void that swallowed both Luo Yi and Zhou Qianfu. As the void repaired itself, it was as if the two combatants had never been there, disappearing completely from view.
This all happened in the blink of an eye, leaving Orion and the others stunned.
"Where did they go?" Orion, who had been observing from a distance, was suddenly anxious. Just moments ago, Luo Yi had been standing there. Now, both he and Zhou Qianfu were gone as if they had never existed.
Li Sandao, who had been silent, stepped forward to explain, "My lord, they should be fine. The space here can't support a battle between Half-Emperors. They must have broken through the void and are fighting in the void realm."
Half-Emperors can easily tear through the fabric of space. Being swallowed by the void usually isn't dangerous unless they encounter spatial turbulence. Battles at the Great Emperor level can cause massive void collapses with just a single move. That's why they often fight in the void—it's a necessity, not a choice.
Hearing this, Orion's worry didn't fully dissipate. "I hope Luo Yi can hold out... It's too risky to fight while injured!" Although Luo Yi had seemed to have the upper hand earlier, his injuries were a serious concern. Without a clear outcome, no one could predict how the battle would end.
The surrounding warriors sighed, feeling a deep desire to grow stronger. If only they were more powerful, they could assist their lord in such moments.
In the void, the Heaven-shaking Seal, a pseudo-imperial weapon and the treasure of the Great Zhou Dynasty, managed to hold its ground against the Emperor-killing Spear for just one breath.
Boom!
In that single breath, the Heaven-shaking Seal, which had been in a stalemate with the Emperor-killing Spear, shattered into pieces! The resulting explosion sent Zhou Qianfu flying tens of thousands of meters, his body covered in wounds.
Despite his injuries, Zhou Qianfu was in utter disbelief. "Impossible... This can't be happening!" he roared. The Heaven-shaking Seal had been with Zhou Qianfu for thousands of years, and he knew its power better than anyone. It was a pseudo-imperial weapon, and yet... it had been destroyed so easily!
But while Zhou Qianfu was in shock, Luo Yi wasn't wasting any time.
"Die!" A cold light flashed as Luo Yi's spear struck directly at Zhou Qianfu. Instinctively, Zhou Qianfu felt a life-threatening danger and attempted to escape, but it was too late. Luo Yi's spear struck him, piercing through his body with ease.
Zhou Qianfu let out a scream of pain as the Emperor-killing Spear tore through his flesh. Though his half-emperor body was as tough as steel, it was no match for the sharpness of the Emperor-killing Spear.
In an instant, Zhou Qianfu retreated, bleeding profusely. The wound left a gaping hole in his body, adding to his agony.
"Coward!" Luo Yi shouted, his face alight with excitement. His confidence in the Emperor-killing Spear was unwavering—it was a weapon that could pierce anything, no matter how powerful the enemy.
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