I Have a Sword

Under everyone's watchful gaze, the Multiverse Emperor maintained a faint smile. His expression was calm and composed; he was radiating an air of confidence that didn't seem feigned at all

However, Si Wen frowned deeply at the sight. He was unsure whether the Multiverse Emperor was pretending or was genuinely as powerful as he had just claimed.

Qiong Zhan fixed his gaze on the Multiverse Emperor, asking, "Are you truly willing to stand alone against those powerful entities supporting Ye Guan?"

The Multiverse Emperor chuckled lightly. "What? Do you doubt my capabilities?"

Qiong Zhan shook his head. "I mean no such thing."

The Multiverse Emperor swept his gaze across the gathered crowd as his smile slowly faded away. When his smile finally vanished, an overwhelming aura seeped out of him, engulfing the surroundings as he said, "Once facing a million tribulations on the Great Dao, a mere flick of a finger annihilated countless immortals. Before billions of Daos, I stand at the pinnacle…"

Everyone was stunned.

The Multiverse Emperor smiled faintly. "Have you all heard of that poem?"

The crowd shook their heads unanimously.

The Multiverse Emperor's brows knitted briefly before relaxing. Then, he smiled and remarked, "It's fine if you haven't heard of it. The point is, leave those who back Ye Guan to me. If they're daring enough to appear, I will make sure that they will kneel and beg for mercy."

The gathered individuals fell silent.

No one could determine whether the Multiverse Emperor was boasting or genuinely as formidable as he claimed. Given his strength—even his avatar was a Supreme Sovereign, so it was undeniable that his true self would be far stronger.

The only question was how much stronger.

Si Wen glanced at the Multiverse Emperor and smiled faintly. "Everyone, we shouldn't doubt the Multiverse Emperor's strength. After all, he once unified the entire Multiverse and even entered the Genesis Daoist Temple.

"Based on his abilities, I trust that the entities backing Ye Guan are no match for him."

Although uncertain himself, Si Wen had no choice but to believe in the Multiverse Emperor. They were all in the same boat, and Si Wen reasoned that with the Multiverse Emperor's position, there was no need for him to bluff.

A person of such status wouldn't stoop to such low-level boasting.

For instance, Si Wen himself couldn't manage such audacious posturing—individuals that shameless were rare, after all.

Hearing Si Wen's statement, Qiong Zhan and the other two exchanged glances before nodding slightly. After all, the emperor of the Multiverse certainly wouldn't come here to spout nonsense, would he?

Just then, an elderly man entered the grand hall and quickly approached Qiong Zhan. Bowing slightly, he whispered a few words into Qiong Zhan's ears.

Qiong Zhan's eyes narrowed sharply, and a cold aura spread pervaded the room.

"She has taken him to the Imperial Mausoleum."

"The Imperial Mausoleum contains the Supreme Law Hearts of the emperors of the Divine Ruins Empire..." Qi Fa frowned. Then, she shot to her feet as her expression changed drastically.

Qiong Zhan and Meng Wu also stood up. Their expressions were as solemn and as grim as Qi Fa.

Si Wen was puzzled. "What's wrong?"

Qiong Zhan replied in a low voice, "We just received news that she is helping Ye Guan absorb eighteen Supreme Law Hearts."

Si Wen frowned deeply. "She's cultivating him?"

"No, there's no way." Qiong Zhan shook his head. "While Ye Guan is certainly a prodigy, it's impossible for him to reach her level in such a short period of time. Her true aim is most likely..."

At this, the three exchanged glances with their eyes full of astonishment.

Qiong Zhan spoke gravely, "You must head to the Imperial Mausoleum. I will make a trip to the Otherworld City."

With that, he disappeared into thin air.

Si Wen was confused. "Clan Leader Meng, Dean Qi...?"

Qi Fa replied sternly, "We must stop her. If we don't, all of us will perish."

Qi Fa opened her palm, and a mysterious token appeared. It took to the sky and vanished.

Meng Wu hesitated momentarily before crushing a sharp fang. At the Divine Law Academy, countless experts took to the skies, leaving behind pale blue afterimages as they headed for the Imperial City.

From the northern snowfields, numerous powerful auras shot skyward and rushed toward the Imperial City.

Meanwhile, Qi Fa glanced at the Multiverse Emperor and Si Wen. "Let's go; we're heading to the Imperial Mausoleum."

After speaking, she disappeared on the spot.

The experts of the Iron God Clan also soared into the sky, rushing toward the Imperial City.

Si Wen turned to look at the Multiverse Emperor.

"What is the First Hall Master trying to do here?" he asked.

The Multiverse Emperor smiled. "Whatever it is, it's nothing to worry about."

Si Wen had no idea what to say.

Seeing that the Multiverse Emperor was about to say something more, Si Wen hurriedly shouted, "Let's go!!"

With that, he turned around and vanished into the distant sky.

***

Meanwhile, Ye Guan was frantically absorbing the Supreme Law Hearts. With each passing second, golden beams of energy would erupt from him, shooting skyward from the mausoleum and piercing into the stars, creating a breathtaking sight.

Fan Zhaodi assisted Ye Guan by suppressing the overflowing energy.

Just then, a masked figure appeared behind her.

The masked figure spoke in a deep voice. "Empress Fan, they're here."

Fan Zhaodi nodded slightly. "As expected."

The masked figure said nothing more and stepped back.

Outside the mausoleum, countless terrifying auras converged.

The endless mountain range was reduced to dust beneath their might.

Despite that, the mausoleum itself was still untouched. Strange runes had enveloped it, protecting it against the intruders.

Five figures stood outside the mausoleum—Qiong Zhan, Qi Fa, Meng Wu, Si Wen, and the Multiverse Emperor.

Qiong Zhan gazed at the mausoleum with narrowed eyes. "Empress Fan, what is the meaning of this?"

Fan Zhaodi chuckled. "Please wait a moment, everyone. Please wait until Young Master Ye is done with his breakthrough."

Fan Zhaodi pressed her right hand downward, and a horrifying energy burst from Ye Guan, only to be swiftly absorbed. Then, Ye Guan's aura surged rapidly.

Outside, Qiong Zhan and the others grew visibly tense at the sight.

Si Wen's face darkened. "She must be stopped! If Ye Guan manages to make a breakthrough, the consequences will be disastrous."

Meng Wu stepped forward angrily. "Enough talk!"

With a powerful punch, he shattered the protective barrier around the mausoleum, reducing it to fragments and preparing to strike again. But a masked figure appeared in his path, meeting him with an equally powerful blow.

The clash was catastrophic, and Meng Wu was blasted several hundred meters away.

The display of strength left Qiong Zhan and Qi Fa momentarily shocked.

Before Meng Wu could strike again, Qiong Zhan stopped him by raising his hand. He then stared intently at the masked figure, asking, "Who are you?"

The masked figure replied calmly, "Clan Leader Qiong, Empress Fan is busy. If you have matters to discuss with her, you can go ahead and speak with me."

Qiong Zhan narrowed his eyes. "And you represent the Imperial City?"

The masked figure nodded without replying. He simply turned to look at the mausoleum.

Inside the mausoleum, Ye Guan's aura grew more and more overwhelming. Golden pillars of light shot from the mausoleum, shaking the star field up above.

Outside, Qiong Zhan, Si Wen, and the others exchanged grim looks, realizing that the stakes had just been raised.

Si Wen's expression darkened. "We can't let him make a breakthrough."

Ever since Ye Guan's Order Sword Intent had evolved, his strength had already been incredibly formidable. If he were to break through again now, it would truly be uncontrollable.

Meng Wu stepped forward, and as his foot landed, a terrifying aura surged out of him like a tidal wave, reaching the masked figure in an instant. The masked figure extended his right hand and pressed down forcefully.

Boom!

A horrifying shockwave erupted, transforming the nearby spacetime into a pitch-black void.

Rumble!

A lightning bolt spanning a thousand meters suddenly descended from the heavens, heading straight toward the masked figure. The masked figure clenched his fist and punched upward.

Bang!

The massive lightning bolt shattered, but the masked figure was blasted backward nearly a thousand meters away.

Qi Fa stepped forward with her staff in hand. She pointed at the mausoleum, and the mausoleum instantly burst into flames. At the same time, countless lightning bolts tore through the sky, descending on the mausoleum.

Swoosh!

The masked figure appeared above the mausoleum. He formed a seal with his hands, and a golden sigil shot up from his palms.

The sigil expanded rapidly in the wind, transforming into a colossal light screen spanning tens of thousands of meters, hovering over the mausoleum.

Countless terrifying lightning bolts rained down on it, and deafening explosions echoed across the heavens and earth in an incredibly awe-inspiring display of cataclysmic might.

Meanwhile, Meng Wu suddenly vanished. Like a cannonball, he violently crashed into the masked figure in the distance.

Bang!

The masked figure was sent flying away.

Qiong Zhan stood before the mausoleum with a massive iron hammer in hand. He swung it down, and the barrier protecting the mausoleum shattered with a thunderous boom. Then, he charged forward, swinging the hammer straight toward Ye Guan and Fan Zhaodi in the distance.