The golden seal bearing the word Emperor slowly emerged in the void its overwhelming aura spreading across the entirety of Gu Sacred City.
"Boy to die beneath the Emperor Seal Art of my Gu Clan is an honor few in this world could ever hope for."
The Gu Clan Supreme Elder's eyes were cold as his withered arms stretched outward. Around him five golden seals hovered each rotating slowly with unstoppable force.
"Mountain Splitting Seal."
"Sea Overturning Seal."
"Earth Shrouding Seal."
"Heaven Annihilating Seal."
"Ancient Emperor Seal."
The five seals locked firmly onto Hun Miesheng their pressure like heaven and earth grinding together. The city below trembled as though about to collapse under the weight.
Hun Miesheng's expression finally shifted. The Emperor Seal Art performed through the Dou Sheng True Body was a force exceeding the usual level of an eight star Dou Sheng. Its might was comparable to the strike of a nine star early stage. Even for him this was not something he could ignore.
His figure blurred disappearing from where he stood. The golden seals crashed downward obliterating space itself with a rumble reducing everything within their range to dust.
"You cannot escape."
High in the void Hun Miesheng reappeared but the five seals followed like fate itself descending upon him again. Clearly avoiding them was impossible.
He drew in a deep breath. "A secret art of the Gu Clan. Then today let this hall master see how strong this so called Emperor Seal truly is." His eyes gleamed with madness and battle intent.
"Come forth."
Buzzing roars echoed. One after another five different Heavenly Flames burst forth from his body circling him like sovereign beasts.
Wolf.
Leopard.
Lion.
Tiger.
Flood Dragon.
The five flame spirits roared into the sky their forms hundreds of feet tall. The heavens ignited as the entire region turned into a sea of fire.
"Five Wheel Departing Flame converge."
The spirits combined into a massive blazing disk shielding Hun Miesheng. The descending Emperor Seals struck against it with earth shattering force.
The elder narrowed his eyes. "Five Wheel Departing Flame Art. Hmph this low grade technique to stop the Five Emperor Seals. Foolish dream."
"Five Seals combine."
The golden prints fused their power increasing severalfold. Cracks spread across the flame disk. The five spirits wailed their bodies splintering apart.
Hun Miesheng's voice cut through the roar. "If five wheels are not enough then what about seven."
Two more flames burst forth from his body. One coiled into a python. The other spread into a phoenix. They soared into the failing disk merging with it. Instantly the crumbling formation stabilized burning brighter than before.
"Seven Wheel Departing Flame."
The Gu Clan Supreme Elder's composure cracked his eyes flashing with surprise.
"Explode."
Hun Miesheng's cold command rang. Flames and golden light erupted together swallowing the city. Everything touched by the storm of fire and seal was annihilated instantly. People perished without screams their souls scattered to nothingness.
The clash of forces sent shockwaves rolling outward. Within a radius of a hundred miles Gu Sacred City was reduced to ruins. Compared to the battle in Saint Pill City this destructive force was more than ten times greater.
When the light and fire finally cleared almost nothing remained of the once mighty city.
The elder staggered into view his chest heaving as he gasped for breath. His face had turned pale. His life was already near its end and forcing the combination of five seals drained him immensely.
Behind him several Gu Clan members stepped forward their eyes wide as they stared into the fading flames. "Is he dead."
A low chuckle drifted out of the smoke. "How refreshing. It has been too long since my bones stretched like this."
A black robed figure strode from the remnants of the fire. A dark blue barrier shimmered around his body untouched by the chaos. His face appeared handsome yet sinister.
"What."
"He survived."
The Gu Clan experts paled. Even a nine star Dou Sheng would struggle to survive such an assault yet Hun Miesheng remained standing unharmed.
The Supreme Elder's expression darkened. "You all withdraw." His hoarse voice carried grim intent. He stepped forward ready to summon another method.
Hun Miesheng yawned stretching lazily. "Enough for today. I have no more time to waste with you." With a laugh he transformed into a streak of light rushing toward the edge of the city.
During the last exchange he had maneuvered closer to the barrier. The impact of the Emperor Seal Art against his Seven Wheel Departing Flame had weakened it severely. Now the shield over the city was fragile like glass.
He clenched his fist and struck. "Break."
The barrier rippled then shattered with a resounding crack. The protective light covering Gu Sacred City collapsed.
"Stop him."
The Gu Clan warriors cried out in panic.
Yet the elder suddenly began to laugh his voice harsh and chilling. "Do not worry. He cannot run. Twelve Sacred Statues Formation activate."
From the corners of the ruined city figures emerged forming seals. The earth shook.
Twelve golden pillars of light shot into the heavens piercing the clouds.
Hun Miesheng's face darkened for the first time.
A massive circular formation descended from above locking the surrounding thousand miles. He tried to tear through space but the moment he stepped into the void he was forced back. The entire region had been sealed.
Twelve elders appeared each taking a position at the nodes of the formation. They began to revolve around him their Dou Qi surging.
Every one of them possessed the realm of Dou Sheng though only at the second or third star. Among them Hun Xin's father and the alluring woman from before were visible.
The Supreme Elder stepped forward again his eyes sharp with killing intent. "Your strength is great I admit even I underestimated you. But to trespass in my clan steal the Golden Emperor Burning Flame and trample the honor of the ancient eight clans. For that you must die. Do not think that a few methods allow you to defy the world. The foundation of the eight ancient clans is beyond your comprehension."
Hun Miesheng swept his gaze over the formation and the twelve low star Dou Shengs. A faint smile crossed his lips. "Just these weaklings."
"Yes just these twelve." The elder sneered. "Begin."
At his command the twelve Dou Shengs ignited their power. Behind each of them a massive phantom took form. In a single breath twelve Dou Sheng True Bodies emerged their positions aligning perfectly with the formation's cores.
The golden light of the great array spread across the sky shining with divine brilliance. It was as if gods themselves had descended into the mortal world.
(End of Chapter)
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