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"No, that's impossible!"
Xuanyuan Wuji's face turned ashen, his eyes were red, but he refused to give up. He finally swung his sword with all his strength.
This was probably the most powerful move of his life.
With the support of so many imperial magic weapons, the Shengyao Emperor Sword in his hand, and his tenth-level cultivation, Xuanyuan Wuji believed that this sword could even slay immortals!
But then, it was shattered by the purple fairy thunder.
As the thunder struck, Xuanyuan Wuji was directly sent flying off the Wentian Terrace!
The precious armor on his body and the numerous imperial magic weapons he had summoned turned to ashes in an instant!
How could mere "mortal things" withstand the power of an immortal weapon?
Even Xuanyuan Wuji himself, struck by the immortal thunder, had his flesh and blood torn apart. Had Qin Yiyao not held back, this one move alone would have obliterated his body and soul!
However, the Emperor Shengyao Sword was summoned by Qin Yiyao with a wave of her hand and returned to her grasp.
"Buzz…"
The Yunlong Muyao Sword made a pleasant trembling sound in her palm, as if it were happy to be back in the hands of its rightful owner.
But Qin Yiyao no longer cared for the Half-Step Immortal Sword as she once had.
She had found a new love!
"I won't need you anymore. How about I keep you as a gift?"
"Buzz!!!"
The Yunlong Muyao Sword trembled unhappily, but did not dare defy her.
"Well, that's good as long as you agree."
Qin Yiyao stored the sword in her space ring, where it would remain at the foot of the Holy Wentian Mountain.
Wait—she was no longer the "Yanluo Kingdom's ruler" now; she was the "Human Queen of Zhongzhou."
Yet, Xuanyuan Wuji, despite being a Tenth-Level Supreme Saint, was not dead.
"Ugh—"
Xuanyuan Wuji spat out a mouthful of blood, his body covered in wounds, as he knelt on the ground. He looked up at the massive fluttering flag and muttered, "How could this be... How could this be?"
He knew—he had lost. Completely lost!
"Where on earth are you from? I can't accept this!"
Xuanyuan Wuji shouted desperately, his hair disheveled, no longer resembling a dignified emperor.
"My name is Qin Yiyao."
Qin Yiyao fulfilled her promise and gave her name.
She showed mercy, allowing him to die with a clear conscience before delivering the final blow.
Of course, Xuanyuan Wuji had no idea what the name "Qin Yiyao" truly meant. The real name of Emperor Shengyao had long been lost in the river of history, leaving only the emperor's title.
He was completely defeated, unable to even resist.
On the Zhongzhou Dynasty's side, everyone's face turned pale, as if they had lost their parents!
Xuanyuan Wuji's defeat signified the collapse of the pillar of their faith.
The Zhongzhou Dynasty would soon undergo a complete change.
The officials and soldiers, though appearing saddened by the loss of their emperor, weren't truly concerned about their own fate.
It was just a change of royal family. They would still have a place to apply their talents, managing the vast Zhongzhou, dealing with complicated political affairs, and training elite troops.
Although life as a former royal official might be difficult at first...
At least they wouldn't lose their lives!
None of the Zhongzhou royal family would survive!
"It's over..."
The queen, heartbroken, vomited blood and fainted.
Half of the concubines accompanying her were so frightened they knelt on the ground, trembling. Some even broke their heart meridians and chose to commit suicide.
As for the princes and princesses, they were already planning their escape.
"Warriors, listen to my orders!"
"Capture all the Xuanyuan royal family members and await punishment!"
Before anyone could act, the Black Dragon Army, trained with the royal family's utmost care, turned their swords and halberds toward the Xuanyuan descendants at the command of their leader.
"What are you doing?!"
The princes and princesses were stunned.
"Haha, Xuanyuan Wuji is a traitor who deserves death. Do you want to share his fate? We're only waiting for His Majesty's order!"
Commander Sen sneered.
Clad in armor, imposing and majestic, the commander of the Black Dragon Army was a saint-level cultivator. While he might not be as powerful as Xuanyuan Wuji, he had already made a decision that was far more practical in these times!
With Xuanyuan Wuji's fall, there was no need to bury him with the king.
Thus, the princes, princesses, queen, and concubines were all shackled by the Black Dragon Army.
With one person pushing forward, the rest followed, kneeling and saluting Qin Yiyao atop Wentian Terrace, formally welcoming the new emperor!
Upon seeing this, Xuanyuan Wuji's heart shattered, and he vomited blood more violently.
"You... you actually dared to betray me!"
He roared, but due to his injuries, he couldn't stand, helplessly seething in rage.
"Haha, it seems you weren't a very good emperor. At this moment, not even a loyal minister is left to die with you."
Qin Yiyao smiled contemptuously.
Even when she was about to die, she had loyal ministers and generals who were willing to accompany her to the grave.
"You lost, and I will accept this fortune."
Qin Yiyao shook her head, then raised her right palm, reaching forward through the air!
Immediately, the luck and fortune of the Zhongzhou Dynasty manifested as a phantom of auspicious clouds. Everyone saw Zhongzhou's luck rapidly decline, while Qin Yiyao's karma and luck grew, flashing brilliantly.
This was the blessing of good fortune!
"Boom boom—"
As Qin Yiyao absorbed the Zhongzhou Dynasty's luck, the land of Zhongzhou itself seemed to tremble, as if it had a consciousness.
Qin Yiyao's expression grew firm as the purple energy between her brows intensified, indicating that the crucial moment had arrived.
Then, in full view of everyone, her cultivation began to break through!
The seventh level of the Supreme Saint... then the eighth level of the Supreme Saint... in just ten breaths, she broke through to the tenth level of the Supreme Saint!
But she showed no sign of stopping. The Taiming Emperor Flag infused her with enormous immortal energy, and the medicinal power accumulated in the medicinal mud when Gu Heng had strengthened her body began to take effect!
Ascending to immortality was inevitable!
An immortal body, an immortal soul, a fate reborn from the mortal realm!
Finally, Qin Yiyao's cultivation stabilized at the tenth level of pseudo-immortal and slowly came to a halt.
"Ah, if this were the past, I'd probably be so happy I'd die."
Qin Yiyao sighed as she felt her own cultivation level.
For her, becoming immortal had always been a long-standing goal. In her past life, she had sacrificed so much, only to lose everything. But now, reborn, immortality was no longer her ultimate goal.
Gu Heng had done so much for her, so reaching immortality was effortless. All she needed was the right timing.
If she hadn't succeeded, she wouldn't dare face her beloved master, fearing to lose his respect.
Now that she had achieved it, her luck and karma had transformed. On the Yanluo National Army's side, everyone's cultivation soared!
Those generals and officials who had enjoyed the blessings of good fortune saw their power rise rapidly, though none reached the level of immortality, they broke through to the saint level with ease.
"The way of the Taiming Emperor is indeed powerful—if one person succeeds, the entire family benefits..."
Qin Yiyao sighed.
The path created by her ancestors was truly formidable.
At that moment, in the distance, another powerful aura approached. When it neared, they saw it was Canglan Xuanxian, the great protector of Zhongzhou!
Seeing him, Xuanyuan Wuji, as if seeing reinforcements, cried out desperately, "Goddess, save me!"
"Please, Immortal, kill that tyrant!"
This was his last hope.
But Canglan Xuanxian simply twitched his eyes and tried not to show his embarrassment.
Save you?
Stop joking!
It only wanted you to have some food, drink, and exercise, nothing more!
If it were anything else, he might have helped.
But this young lady had a powerful backer behind her!
Even Immortal Master Yunshang had warned him to take care when dealing with someone like her. Canglan Xuanxian knew his place and would not do anything foolish.
Canglan Xuanxian hadn't come here for Xuanyuan Wuji, but for Qin Yiyao.
He feared that Xuanyuan Wuji might push this little girl too far and hurt her.
If that happened...
His head would roll too!
With a light wave of his hand, Canglan Xuanxian obliterated Xuanyuan Wuji and the entire Zhongzhou royal family, turning them into blood mist.
Only the Black Dragon Army and civil officials remained, for he knew that Qin Yiyao still had use for these "ants."
"Zhongzhou is yours."
Canglan Xuanxian spoke to Qin Yiyao.
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