Chapter 112: Strike First to Gain the Upper Hand! (3/3)
“Having slain three revered Kings of our dynasty, this man must not be allowed to live!”
Chuan Yunhao, sovereign of the Datong Imperial Dynasty and a mighty figure at the Human Emperor realm, received the news with a furious heart, his aura bursting forth with overwhelming intensity.
“This man is surely not a Human Emperor-level warrior!”
“If he truly were one, he would never have been wounded facing the Northern King, the Western Conqueror King, and the Eastern State King.”
Chuan Yunhao meticulously studied the detailed battle reports concerning Qin Feng’s clashes with these three kings, murmuring softly to himself.
Though many at the King realm assumed Qin Feng to be a Human Emperor-level powerhouse, given his solo annihilation of three such kings, Chuan Yunhao himself, as an early-stage Human Emperor with profound insight into the realm’s might, quickly deduced otherwise.
“He is definitely not a Human Emperor-level warrior!”
“Send a messenger to the Great Chu Dynasty at once.”
“Inform them that I grant them ten days to surrender Qin Feng.”
“If the deadline passes, I will lead a million-strong army to utterly destroy the Great Chu Dynasty.”
Chuan Yunhao’s voice rang out thunderously.
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“Chu Tianfa pays respects to Emperor Qin, wishing Your Majesty eternal longevity.”
Chu Tianfa clasped his fists respectfully, bowing swiftly before Qin Feng.
Even as a prince of the dynasty, he dared not show the slightest disrespect to a Human Emperor-level powerhouse.
“Emperor Qin, I pay my respects and wish you everlasting life.”
“Emperor Qin, I pay my respects and wish you everlasting life.”
“Emperor Qin, I pay my respects and wish you everlasting life.”
Zuo Taoming, Chen Donghai, Lin Xiaozhong, and Gao Yunxiao hurriedly arrived, witnessing the scene of the imperial prince paying homage to Qin Feng, their hearts stirred by the latter’s overwhelming aura and power.
They stood behind Chu Tianfa, bowing deeply to Qin Feng.
“No need for such formality. Proceed as before.”
Qin Feng, slightly unaccustomed to such flattery from Chu Tianfa, Zuo Taoming, Chen Donghai, and others, waved his hand dismissively.
“Emperor Qin, this is a congratulatory gift from my father, celebrating your attainment of the Human Emperor realm!”
Chu Tianfa presented a brocade box.
“Thank you!”
Qin Feng accepted the box and slowly opened it, revealing two three-thousand-year-old spirit herbs inside, his eyes flashing with astonishment.
With these two ancient spirit herbs, Qin Feng gained absolute confidence in breaking through to the late King realm.
Following Chu Tianfa, Zuo Taoming, Chen Donghai, Lin Xiaozhong, and Gao Yunxiao also presented their gifts, each no less than nine-hundred-year-old spirit herbs.
...
Two days later, elders from the two top sects within the Great Chu Dynasty, Beiming Palace and Lieyang Sect, arrived with gifts.
“I accept your kindness.”
“Return and tell your sect leaders that things shall remain as they were.”
Qin Feng accepted the gifts, adding two two-thousand-year-old spirit herbs and four thousand-year-old spirit herbs to his collection, speaking calmly.
Since his transmigration, he had never sought trouble with others; it was always others who wished him harm.
There were always treacherous subjects wanting to bring him down.
He was only forced to retaliate.
“Your Majesty, rest assured, anyone who dares offend you will be eliminated without you lifting a finger.”
“As you command.”
The elders from Lieyang Sect and Beiming Palace smiled broadly and left swiftly.
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“Emperor Qin, you must be extremely cautious in recent days.”
“The dynasty has received a message from the Datong Imperial Dynasty.”
“They demand we surrender you.”
“But rest assured, my father will never hand you over. However, he fears the Human Emperors of Datong might secretly move against you.”
Chu Tianfa hurriedly conveyed this to Qin Feng.
“Datong still refuses to relent.”
“They are determined to see my downfall.”
“I only wish to cultivate in peace and avoid trouble. Why must the Datong Imperial Dynasty persecute me?”
“The Datong Dynasty is strong, protected by Human Emperors—why single me out?”
“No, I will not wait to be destroyed. If they want me dead, then I will fight with my very life to annihilate the Datong Dynasty.”
“Strike first, strike hard. Tomorrow—no, right now—I depart for the Datong Imperial Dynasty!”
Qin Feng clenched his fists, a murderous intent rising fiercely in his heart.
He swiftly summoned Huang Tianlong, commanding him to prepare a carriage to travel to Datong immediately.
Huang Tianlong, upon hearing the plan, turned pale and trembled uncontrollably, reluctant to go.
Only after a sharp glare from Qin Feng did he finally agree.
Learning of Qin Feng’s move, Chu Tianfa quickly relayed the news to the dynasty.
He, along with Zuo Taoming and Lin Xiaozhong, secretly set out towards Datong.
“Cultivate!”
With Huang Tianlong driving the carriage, Qin Feng began his cultivation within, swallowing a thousand-year-old spirit herb and rapidly circulating his Martial Combat Divine Art.
Boom! Boom!
True energy surged through his meridians like a raging river, roaring with immense power.
“Continue!”
After refining one spirit herb, Qin Feng swallowed another, plunging deeply into cultivation.
“Success!”
Five days later, Qin Feng’s eyes opened, a joyous smile blooming at the corner of his mouth. Having refined a great quantity of spirit herbs, he finally broke through to the late King realm.
His confidence in venturing alone into the Datong Imperial Dynasty soared.
He moved his body and calmed his mind. After a moment, he tapped the plus sign in his right eye’s interface, revealing his personal data.
Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Late King
Strength: 1,250,000 jin (+1) (+1000) (+10000)
His fingers rapidly tapped the +10000 button repeatedly.
+10000
+10000
+10000
...
Qin Feng’s strength steadily increased, his body beginning to ache with soreness.
“Three million jin of strength?”
“Not enough.”
“The might of a Human Emperor is not measured by strength alone. This amount won’t stand against a true Human Emperor.”
He shook his head and continued tapping the +10000 button.
+10000
+10000
+10000
...
When his body began to tear, his skin nearly bursting, Qin Feng ceased tapping.
“Just reached my limit.”
He moved slightly, and his skin cracked open, blood flowing as intense pain surged through him.
Waiting five breaths without moving, his skin fully healed.
As for the pain, Qin Feng had grown accustomed, almost immune to it.
His gaze returned to the interface.
Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Late King
Strength: 6,800,000 jin (+1) (+1000) (+10000)
“Early stage Human Emperors hold three million jin of strength, mid-stage five million, and late stage seven million.”
“Now I have six point eight million jin. I wonder how I compare to a true Human Emperor.”
Qin Feng’s eyes glittered with determination as he whispered softly.