Rebirth of the Strongest Empress Chapter 2752: Tian (1)

Ye Qingtang's gaze fixed upon Ling Yan. "You were aware from the very beginning?"

Ling Yan offered a smile. "More or less, but I couldn't inform you directly. Revealing too much could have led to dire consequences if things had turned against us."

Ye Qingtang was plunged into deep contemplation. She had never imagined that the entire situation stemmed from her and would ultimately conclude because of her.

"Perhaps it is all predestined by the heavens," the large yellow dog remarked, glancing at Ling Yan. "If this young one hadn't possessed the karma bloodline, we would have stood no chance of victory."

Ye Qingtang offered no rebuttal. It was precisely as the yellow dog stated. If not for Ling Yan's karma bloodline…

"Victory?"

Before Ye Qingtang could voice her thoughts, a chilling, bone-piercing chuckle reverberated through the air.

In the ensuing moment, Ye Qingtang beheld the appearance of an almost spectral star spirit.

"So, you have finally arrived." Ye Qingtang's eyes narrowed, a cold glint appearing as she addressed the star spirit.

"Hehe, young lady, you truly haven't disappointed me. You… all of you have performed admirably. You have proven exceptionally useful in helping me eliminate a significant obstacle." The star spirit then transformed into an elderly man, complete with a white beard and hair.

Observing the old man before her, Ye Qingtang inquired with a frigid tone, "I understand now. The mysterious elder who conversed with my white tiger earlier must have been you, correct?"

The old man smiled. "Indeed, it was I. I imparted just enough information to instill wariness in that white tiger regarding the guide within your heart. Naturally, it was all for your own benefit."

"Young lady, no… to be precise, you should be addressing me as elder brother. Why did you insist on contending with me for the throne? Did you have no respect for your senior?"

"Elder brother?" Ye Qingtang's gaze met the old man's, and she let out a scornful laugh. "Are you worthy of such a title?"

"Despite your animosity towards me, I have been safeguarding you since your birth. You represent my hope, and you have not failed me now… Come, extract your heart for me." The old man's eyes gleamed with unbridled excitement as he looked at Ye Qingtang.

"If you desire my Heavenly Dao energy, then come and claim it yourself."

Ye Qingtang provocatively hooked her index finger, beckoning the old man forward.

"Sigh, you truly are relentless until the very end. Since you prove so disobedient, I am left with no alternative but to proceed with this..."

The instant the old man concluded his words, he dissolved into an afterimage, vanishing from his position.

Swoosh!

Ye Qingtang unleashed a slash forward with an expressionless countenance. Immediately, the surrounding environment was enveloped by a surge of sword qi, causing the very ground to fracture and all things to tremble.

As Ye Qingtang's blade descended, the sword's will surged with an overwhelming force, capable of shattering the heavens themselves.

"This power… it approaches Tian's level..."

Ye Qingtang murmured these words after sensing the immense power emanating from her own attack.

"Hahahaha, excellent… truly excellent. You are indeed as I expected. This power… if I can obtain it, I shall ascend to become the next Tian!"

The old man reappeared thousands of miles away. A growing agitation contorted his features as he observed the might displayed in Ye Qingtang's strike.

Swoosh!

In a mere blink, Ye Qingtang traversed the vast distance of thousands of kilometers, materializing directly before the old man.

"Destroy."

The old man let out a smile. Day rapidly transformed into an eerie night, and a terrifying aura descended, engulfing the entire world. It felt as though an apocalypse was imminent. Enormous, blood-red eyes materialized within the void, unleashing two torrents of destructive, pitch-black energy.

"This destructive force..."

Ye Qingtang's brows furrowed slightly. Even at her current cultivation level, she could distinctly feel the grave peril before her.