The colossal hand of Dou Qi condensed from the will of the heavens descended from the sky. It carried unimaginable weight and smashed downward to collide against the fusion of the three extreme powers of water fire and lightning. At that moment heaven and earth shook violently. Mountains cracked and collapsed. The veins of the earth groaned and rivers were forced to reverse their flow as if the order of the world itself was overturned. Golden lightning arced endlessly tearing through the void. Black mist surged up like the tide shrouding everything in a suffocating haze. Purple black flame burned with destructive ferocity devouring the air as if it intended to swallow the entire sky.
Soul Tu and Soul Jing had already withdrawn several hundred li yet they were still caught by the terrifying shockwave of energy. Both of them spat out blood their faces pale. The aftermath of the clash raged for a full quarter of an hour before it finally began to weaken. Even though they were both mighty existences within the Hun Clan they could not help but feel fear at this moment.
Soul Jing's eyes trembled as he looked toward the center of the collision. His voice carried deep apprehension. "Such terrifying power could even shake the heavens. Could it be that even the Heavenly Emperor Lord has suffered injury"
Soul Tu frowned his expression conflicted. "The Heavenly Emperor Lord possesses the cultivation of nine star peak Dou Sheng. He should not fall to such an attack. Yet looking at these spiderweb like cracks spreading across space even I am uncertain."
They both knew that if such an attack had landed upon them they would have been annihilated without even bones remaining.
The chaotic mist of energy slowly dispersed. From within the shattered void a black robed figure suddenly staggered down from the sky. It was none other than the Hun Tiandi himself.
"Lord Heavenly Emperor" Soul Tu and Soul Jing were first relieved. They hurriedly wanted to step forward to support him but Hun Tiandi lifted a hand and stopped them. His condition was far from the usual majesty. His black robe had been torn apart leaving half his body exposed. His skin was faintly scorched black. His aura was unstable as if he had suffered internal injury.
Both Soul Tu and Soul Jing drew in sharp breaths. To think that the mighty Heavenly Emperor could actually be harmed. It was inconceivable.
Hun Tiandi sat cross legged in the air adjusting his breath. Only after a few moments of meditation did his vigor gradually return. He opened his eyes his gaze like blades cutting through the lingering haze. His sight fell toward the depths of the sea of thunder and flame below.
Soul Tu sneered coldly. "With such an attack that brat Soul Miesheng should be completely obliterated. I fear even his ashes will not remain."
Soul Jing also mocked. "Indeed no eight star Dou Sheng could possibly withstand such destruction."
Hun Tiandi did not reply. His brows furrowed slightly. Reason dictated that his strike which contained nearly the strength of a nine star mid stage Dou Sheng should have crushed that boy utterly. Soul Miesheng had only just stepped into the early eight star realm. He had no chance of survival. And yet a vague unease gnawed at the heart of Hun Tiandi.
The smoke and dust dissipated further. At the very center of the battlefield a pit spanning hundreds of zhang in depth revealed itself. At the bottom of the pit a colossal ancient cauldron of deep green metal lay overturned upon the earth. Its surface was carved with nine radiant lines glowing with a mysterious jade light.
Cracks resounded softly. A barely visible fracture spread across the cauldron's body.
Soul Tu and Soul Jing were stunned. "What is that treasure"
Hun Tiandi's eyes narrowed. His voice grew heavy. "That is none other than the Nine Veins Green Patterned Cauldron ranked fourth upon the Heavenly Cauldron List."
The two subordinates froze. They had heard of the fabled Heavenly Cauldron List known among alchemists to be as coveted as Heavenly Flames themselves. Any cauldron upon the list was a supreme treasure capable of driving the entire Medicine Clan mad. And this one ranked fourth.
Their shock deepened. "Could it be that Soul Miesheng still lives"
As if in answer the ancient cauldron trembled. With a resonant hum it flipped upright. A young man with a wicked and demonic countenance stepped forth. The cauldron shrank swiftly and fell into his hand.
It was Soul Miesheng. His face was pale his aura greatly weakened. The immense collision had consumed almost all of his Dou Qi leaving his body exhausted and frail. Still despite his battered state there was not a single grave wound upon him. He had endured.
Hun Tiandi's eyes turned cold. "Your fortune is great indeed. Even I did not expect that you would carry such a treasure. To think that you possess the Nine Veins Green Patterned Cauldron ranked fourth among all Heavenly Cauldrons. If this news spread even the Medicine Clan would be driven to madness."
Soul Miesheng himself was momentarily startled. He had obtained this cauldron when he destroyed the Pill Tower. At that time under the combined strike of the Fivefold Leaving Fire Technique and the Nine Profound Golden Thunder this cauldron had remained unharmed. Therefore in desperation he had brought it forth just now to defend himself. Unexpectedly it had truly saved him. Although a faint crack had appeared upon its surface the nine vein patterns had begun to circulate like living dragons releasing emerald light to mend the damage. The cauldron was healing itself.
Soul Miesheng could not suppress his joy. "Worthy indeed of being the fourth ranked treasure. I shall keep it. Perhaps it will serve me yet again in the future."
Hun Tiandi let out a harsh laugh. "Future You think you still have a future Do you believe that merely withstanding a single strike equal to four tenths of my full strength allows you to stand as my equal"
He took a step forward looming above with imperial might. His voice thundered. "Come forth"
The void trembled violently. Black robed figures appeared one after another filling the heavens and blotting out the horizon. His sleeve waved once and darkness engulfed everything. Space was sealed once more.
"Today you will die here. All the fortunes you carry will belong to me" Hun Tiandi's laughter shook the heavens. He raised his hand again.
The air quivered as Dou Qi from within a thousand li gathered madly. A heavenly palm even more dreadful than before began to condense.
Soul Miesheng's eyes glimmered. "So that previous strike was only four tenths of your strength" He gave a faint smile. "Then it seems blocking it was not shameful after all."
Indeed for someone at the early eight star stage to withstand even a fraction of the power of a nine star peak Dou Sheng was already a miracle. Yet Hun Tiandi was preparing to unleash an even greater strike.
Soul Miesheng stretched lazily his gaze sweeping over the endless sea of Hun Clan experts surrounding him. His lips curved in disdain. He suddenly raised his hand and extended his middle finger toward Hun Tiandi.
A mocking chuckle slipped from his throat. "If I wish to leave none of you can stop me."
Hun Tiandi's face flushed crimson with fury. Never before had anyone dared to humiliate him in such a fashion. His voice roared like thunder. "Very well very well let me see how you can possibly escape"
The colossal palm descended once again its pressure enough to shatter mountains and overturn the heavens.
At that moment Soul Miesheng's sleeve flicked. From his spatial ring he drew forth a golden talisman. His eyes sharpened. With a snap of his fingers the talisman shattered. Blinding golden light wrapped around his body twisting the space around him.
Before the distortion swallowed him completely his cold voice reverberated across the land. "From this day forth the Hall of Souls severs all ties with the Hun Clan. It shall be under my command alone. Hun Tiandi one day I shall trample you beneath my feet."
His wild laughter echoed endlessly.
The giant palm slammed down only to strike empty air. It crashed into the earth shattering mountains for a thousand li around.
Hun Tiandi's roar shook the world. "I will kill you Soul Miesheng I will see you without grave or bone"
The heavens darkened. Storms howled. The subordinates of the Hun Clan trembled in terror.
Hun Tiandi's eyes blazed with wrath. "Prepare the armies. This Emperor will annihilate the Hall of Souls."
The decree spread through the clan striking terror into every heart.
(End of Chapter)
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