My gorgeous wife Chapter 1939: 1908: Apprehension

Chapter 1939: Chapter 1908: Apprehension

Red Dust Heavenly King!

When this designation was uttered, the observing martial artists seemed to grasp the situation.

The Red Dust Heavenly King, so they were referring to that specific Red Dust Heavenly King!

Could this be the very same Red Dust Heavenly King for whom the Mad Celestial Sovereign was prepared to defy other sovereigns, solely for a title?

Given that no one had prior knowledge of this Red Dust Heavenly King, many conjectured he was an ostracized disciple of the Mad Celestial Sovereign. Their reasoning was that the Mad Celestial Sovereign, burdened by guilt, had taken it upon himself to protect him, even issuing pronouncements that bordered on reckless.

However, today, while others might remain in ignorance, the truth was now undeniably clear to them.

This Red Dust Heavenly King was not affiliated with the Mad Celestial Sovereign.

He might even be a being who defied the heavens more profoundly than the Mad Celestial Sovereign himself!

He was merely at the Domain Realm!

A cultivator in the Domain Realm had managed to slay an Immortal Emperor in the presence of so many witnesses!

Moluo Heavenly Lord's eye twitched subtly, a realization dawning upon him that he himself occupied the position of a Heavenly Sovereign within the Shen Tian Realm, a rank equivalent to an Immortal Emperor. He wondered if he, too, would face a similar fate if confronted by this Red Dust Heavenly King.

Contemplating this unsettling possibility, Moluo Heavenly Lord couldn't suppress a shiver that ran through his spirit; the arrogance he had displayed moments before evaporated instantly.

He was already disinclined to provoke the Mad Celestial Sovereign, and it was precisely for this reason that he had hastened his arrival. Yet, he unexpectedly encountered someone whose talent surpassed even that of the Mad Celestial Sovereign.

It wasn't merely Moluo Heavenly Lord; other formidable figures present who had attained the Heavenly Venerable Realm experienced similar subtle physical reactions.

That was an Immortal Emperor!

An Immortal Emperor was no ordinary entity; even across various realms, they represented a significant and esteemed level of combat power, yet this one had been dispatched by a Heavenly King.

Then what was to be expected for those among them who hadn't even ascended to the Eighth Rank of the Shen Heaven Realm?

Would they suffer the same outcome if they crossed paths with this Red Dust Heavenly King?

Despite the discernible signs that Li Chen was severely depleted after vanquishing the Immortal Emperor, his aura radiating weakness, no one dared to dismiss him lightly any longer.

Supreme Treasures were alluring; in any existence, they were considered among the most coveted possessions, but this held true only if one possessed the life force to acquire and enjoy them.

“You… you actually defeated an Immortal Emperor?”

At this juncture, Yang Xin, accompanied by Bai Tianyi, rushed to Li Chen's side, positioning themselves to shield him. Following Yang Xin were Li Changkong and Li Bihai, both visibly stunned and struggling to process the event.

Addressing his two brothers, Li Chen managed a weak smile. “Isn't the outcome of a battle simply victory or defeat? Could there be any other possibility?”

“But you…” Li Bihai found it difficult to reconcile the scene, though a surge of happiness was also evident.

Li Chen's prowess had far surpassed their expectations.

Suddenly, a sense of regret washed over them for having brought these individuals here. Although their intentions were noble, Li Chen's decisive action against the Immortal Emperor rendered their efforts moot and even introduced an element of danger.

This peril stemmed from the fact that Li Chen possessed a Supreme Treasure!

An item that even they had not anticipated.

The revelation of this Supreme Treasure would undoubtedly place Li Chen in a precarious position.

“We've made an imprudent decision,” Li Changkong concurred with a sigh.

Li Chen effortlessly waved his hand, retracting the Nine Palaces Heavenly Dao Pearl. “It’s alright; I wasn’t intending to conceal it any longer.”

As he spoke, Li Chen cast a glance at the martial artists gathered behind the brothers and sneered. “I suspect that upon my departure from the Heaven Realm, it was common knowledge that I possessed a Supreme Treasure, wasn't it? Over the years, some individuals must have undertaken the pursuit of me.”

The two brothers were rendered speechless.

Even if they wished to refute Li Chen's assertion, no words could adequately counter his accurate assessment.

The allure of immense wealth could sway anyone; who would not covet a Supreme Treasure?

Especially considering that Li Chen, at that time, was merely a novice martial artist barely entering the Heavenly King rank. Even if, from this day forward, the moniker Red Dust Heavenly King echoed throughout the Heaven Realm, certain individuals would still harbor covetous intentions.

Observing Li Chen's gesture as he drew back the Nine Palaces Heavenly Dao Pearl, many martial artists couldn't suppress the glint of yearning in their eyes.

A Supreme Treasure, it truly was a Supreme Treasure!

Throughout the entire Borderland Realm, only one other individual openly possessed a Supreme Treasure, and upon their subsequent departure, the artifact had naturally passed into the hands of their successor.

While that individual was still present, none dared to contemplate acting against them.

Even now, with the treasure held by the successor, hesitation prevailed regarding immediate action.

After all, that prominent figure had not been gone for an extended period; any rash move made at this juncture could potentially plunge the entirety of the Borderland Realm into widespread chaos.

But the Supreme Treasure currently displayed before them…

“That has to be the ninth Supreme Treasure, the Nine Palaces Heavenly Dao Pearl. Although it appears to be missing a bead, the Nine Palaces Heavenly Dao Pearl is truly the most balanced and potent among the Nine Great Treasures in every aspect. This kid’s destiny… is truly enviable,” Moluo Heavenly Lord mused, his voice filled with a mix of envy and jealousy.

In truth, at one point just moments ago, a murderous intent had even flickered within him.

If he were to eliminate Li Chen right here and now, wouldn’t the Supreme Treasure, the Nine Palatial Heavenly Path Pearl, become his to claim?

As for the others present, if he could eliminate them all, who would ever know of his actions?

But swiftly, he abandoned the thought.

Setting aside the fact that contending with a warrior wielding a Supreme Treasure capable of slaying an Immortal Emperor would not be a simple feat, if the individuals here were to unite against him, he likely wouldn’t emerge victorious.

With his cultivation at the Shen Heaven Realm, the collective might of the people here might not match his own, but to annihilate every single one of them would prove to be a formidable challenge.

Should even one person manage to escape and report his actions to the Heaven Realm, his doom would be sealed.

At this juncture, within the terrifying maelstrom adjacent to them, Li Chen perceived the thought control emanating from the Seven Slaying Sword completely vanish after Purple Inscription was executed. The sword transformed into a lifeless object, left to be tossed about by the relentless storm.

With a mere gesture of his hand, Li Chen summoned the Seven Slaying Sword to his side.

As the sword was retrieved, the tempest began to gradually recede.

Grasping the terrifying might of this ultimate killing weapon in his hand, Li Chen couldn’t help but be deeply moved.

The Starry Cosmos is unimaginably vast; the Nine Great Treasures represent the pinnacle of all relics, yet within the measureless expanse of the cosmos, certain treasures are born that possess a might comparable to Supreme Treasures.

This Seven Slaying Sword is undeniably one such artifact.

The sword is flawlessly crafted, exhibiting no signs of carving or workmanship. Its mysterious patterns seem to depict ancient sagas.

This is a divine weapon formed by nature, not something crafted by mortal hands.

The very place capable of nurturing such a divine weapon must indeed be a realm of unparalleled malevolence.

Witnessing Li Chen conjure a longsword from the terrifying storm, the assembled martial artists turned their gazes over with curiosity.

However, the moment their Divine Sense brushed against the killing weapon, they couldn’t help but gasp with a chilling intake of breath.