The entire mountain was shaking violently, as if it were about to collapse. The Attack Power of his move was no weaker than Zhang Xinlan's previous strike, and Ye Tian was very satisfied with this. He had never imagined he would one day be able to slay two Five Vein Powerhouses in a single blow.
Furthermore, the fact that he had withstood the combined attack of two Five Vein Powerhouses earlier left him equally satisfied with his Defense Power. Now, he no longer feared facing experts at the Six Veins Realm. Of course, if he were to encounter a Seven Veins powerhouse, his only option would be to flee for his life.
The Eldest Prince was on his last breath. He had never dread that Ye Tian and his companion could possess such terrifying Attack Power. However, he had no intention of begging for his life. He was the loser, and he had to face reality.
"Eldest Prince, do you regret your foolish decision now?" Ye Tian said as he walked up to him. "I was actually planning to spare you, but you all thought you were so powerful and had the advantage in numbers. So what's the outco? What if you had ten more Five Vein Powerhouses? The result would be the sa—all of you would still be slain!"
The mountain continued to crumble, but Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan showed no fear. Even if it collapsed completely, it was no matter—they could simply fly into the air.
The Eldest Prince's face was deathly pale. If he weren't at the Five Veins Power Realm, he would already be dead.
"Who exactly are you people? Why have you co to the Celestial Dragon Empire?" the Eldest Prince asked, wanting to know the reason before he died.
"We're just here for a visit! You don't need to know our identities. But I can tell you one thing: we have absolutely no ill will toward the Celestial Dragon Empire. I know you're desperate to find out more, but I can't tell you!
Seeing as you're in so much pain, I might as well send you on your way! You've already watched everyone around you die. You're the last one to go, so you should feel honored!" Ye Tian said.
"Let do it," Zhang Xinlan said, walking over. "He's a Prince, after all. We should show him a bit of respect. It wouldn't be a bad end to be eternally frozen in Profound Ice. At least his body will remain intact."
"You... you're from a Holy Land? I have no regrets dying at your hands. I only ask that you don't plunge the Celestial Dragon Empire into ruin. Though I desperately wanted the throne, it was because I wanted to transform the Celestial Dragon Empire into a mightier Empire, one that would make our enemies tremble in fear. It's just... that wish can no longer be fulfilled," the Eldest Prince said resignedly, his voice growing weaker.
"Rest assured," Zhang Xinlan said with a smile. "We have deep ties to the Celestial Dragon Empire; we would never do sothing like that. Now, it's ti for you to be on your way. I hope you aren't so arrogant in your next life."
With a faint wave of her hands, an icy mist appeared in her palms. The mist instantly enveloped the Eldest Prince's body, ending his life in a single mont. His entire form was rapidly encased in Profound Ice, turning him into a frozen statue.
"Ye Tian, let's get going," said Zhang Xinlan. "The pursuers behind us are re ants, and they probably can't even make it up this mountain. Let's destroy this place completely and head straight for the Imperial City. That way, no one will know what we did. We'll remove our disguises later. The Eldest Prince used a Jade Pendant to send a ssage just now, so he probably described our faces to them."
"Alright! Let land one more strike and make this mountain vanish completely!" Ye Tian said, then shot up into the sky.
It was his first ti executing a Martial Skill in mid-air. He swung the Black Glaze Sword, and a golden Sword Aura instantly coalesced into a giant golden dragon that shot toward the ground.
Imdiately, a deafening RUMBLE echoed from below. The mountain, which was already sundered, now cracked apart in a terrifying display. A few monts later, the massive peak was gone, and the only thing visible was a sky thick with swirling dust and debris.
Ye Tian and Zhang Xinlan took to the air and made a swift departure. Their pursuers had just reached the base of the mountain, but upon seeing the massive peak collapsing, they all beat a hasty retreat. Every one of them was stunned by the terrifying Attack Power, for they had heard a great Dragon's Roar echo from the summit.
The pair gave no thought to what their pursuers might be thinking. They had already arrived at the shore of a lake, where Zhang Xinlan was helping Ye Tian remove his disguise. In a flash, Ye Tian's true face was revealed.
Zhang Xinlan likewise returned to her original, beautiful appearance. She glanced at Ye Tian and said, "This whole auction affair feels like a dream. We can't be too far from the Imperial City now, can we? How about we conceal our power and keep a low profile?"
"There's sothing I don't get," Ye Tian said. "With our current strength, going to the Imperial City Academy seems redundant. Why are we still going? Wouldn't it be better to find a secluded place and focus on our Cultivation?"
He really didn't feel like going to the Imperial City Academy. 'Maybe it's because my Power Realm has risen so much,' he thought. 'I bet even few of the instructors there are a match for now.'
"I know what you an, but things aren't as simple as you imagine. Believe it or not, there are Seven Veins Martial Artists at the Imperial City Academy. And what's more, there are also people from the Holy Lands. They might even be from factions hostile to us.
Since it's co to this, I'll be frank. My first reason for coming to the Celestial Dragon Empire was to find you. The second was to bring you to the Imperial City Academy. There might be sothing we need there, or so secret waiting for us to discover.
This was the mission the Sect gave . We'll only learn the specifics once we're there. The great families of the Imperial City might seem formidable, but compared to the true strength hidden within the Imperial City Academy, they are utterly worthless.
Your power has grown imnsely, it's true, but you're still a long way from qualifying for a Holy Land. You must understand the mission and responsibility you carry. Only by continuously improving can you save your own life and accomplish what you set out to do," Zhang Xinlan said, her expression grave.
Ye Tian frowned slightly. His gaze fell upon the lake before him, and he was suddenly reminded of the lake at Linyuan Academy. The War Dragon Remnant Soul had told him that there were three Dragon Scales left by a Water Dragon at the bottom of it, scales that contained terrifying Dragon Power. He had left in such a rush that he had completely forgotten about the matter. 'I have to go back and get them when I have the chance.'
"Alright! I won't let you down! Xinlan, let's go! We'll definitely uncover the secrets of the Imperial City Academy! And I believe that one day, sooner or later, I will make it to a Holy Land!" Ye Tian declared with a resolute expression.
Zhang Xinlan nodded. She glanced at Ye Tian, noticing that he now seed more mature, with a more masculine aura. With a flash, she shot into the sky and flew toward the Imperial City.
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