Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 377 All Sacrificial Methods Unleashed!

The moment Xue Jing saw the Burial God Bow, his eyes narrowed, and he said coldly:

"Hehe~ The Immortal Emperor is truly skilled, he even managed to take out the 'Bow of the Gods,' a demigod artifact."

"And what you call being born rebellious is nothing more than your selfishness, self-interest, and vanity at work."

"You're afraid I'll steal your throne and take away your glory!"

"But you never asked me if I wanted to sit in that high position!"

"I'm telling you right now, what you're reluctant to part with, I've never cared about from the beginning!"

"I have never had the idea of ​​becoming a Celestial Emperor..."

At this moment, his entire being, body and soul, seemed to have merged into the Soul-Extinguishing Lamp, closely connected to it, as if they were about to completely become one, transforming into the inextinguishable flame within the lamp.

In Li Qingyuan's view, Xue Jing's actions were somewhat like a self-sacrifice in order to gain supreme power.

Li Qingyuan even secretly wondered if the spirit within the Soul-Scorching Lamp had already vanished without a trace.

That's why Xue Jing had to be so resolute, offering his body and soul as a sacrifice.

Wouldn't Xue Jing potentially become a new artifact spirit, transforming from a human into a spirit? The price to pay would be considerable.

The lotus lantern was originally a symbol of light and protection.

However, the Soul-Extinguishing Lamp represents death and destruction, two completely opposite things, yet they are strangely fused together in Xue Jing's body.

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And right now.

"咻咻咻......"

The sound of something cutting through the air was deafening. Countless golden arrows rained down on the lotus lanterns, but were stubbornly blocked by the gray air currents.

But the arrows were endless, seemingly without end, falling from the sky, carrying the immortal emperor's boundless rage and oppressive power.

Xue Jing and Long Qinghe's strength was already far inferior to that of the Immortal Emperor.

Therefore, it is clearly visible that the lotus lantern is shaking violently, teetering on the verge of collapse, as if it will break at any moment.

But it seems that it can barely withstand this onslaught and avoid being defeated in an instant.

However, if they continue to play defensively like this, then defeat is only a matter of time.

After all, the Celestial Emperor mobilizes the fortune of the entire Celestial Dynasty, possessing inexhaustible power that can be continuously exerted.

But Xue Jing was merely burning his soul!

The gap between the two is not comparable, and the balance of power has quietly shifted.

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I don’t know how much time has passed.

The gray aura emanating from the Soul-Slaying Lamp gradually dissipated, swaying like a candle in the wind, and finally vanished without a trace.

After all, the fortune accumulated by a celestial dynasty is too vast and boundless, like a boundless ocean, unfathomable.

The boost that fortune provides to the Immortal Emperor's strength is not as simple as a 10% or 20% increase, but rather a crazy, exponential increase, propelling the Immortal Emperor's power to a despairing level.

Therefore, it is reasonable that Xue Jing gradually fell into a disadvantageous position.

But it seemed like a script already written by fate...

However, just when Li Qingyuan thought Xue Jing's defeat was inevitable.

"war!"

Suddenly, Xue Jing let out a thunderous shout that shook the heavens!

In an instant, the lotus lantern that had been quietly floating suddenly began to expand rapidly, its light intensifying, gradually forming a mysterious and unpredictable domain in the void.

Within the domain, wondrous sights unfolded, with an enormous lotus flower slowly rotating in the center.

Deep within the lotus flower's heart, an ancient bronze furnace covered in patina appeared, exuding the vicissitudes of time.

At this moment, Xue Jing's soul appeared in the bronze furnace.

His soul was burning fiercely, and he was determined to refine everything about himself to the extreme!

This is a resolute decision, a fearless act, a courage to live in the face of death!

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Long Qinghe stood quietly to the side, her eyes already red and swirling with tears, but she held them back.

Her hands were clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain.

She didn't stop Xue Jing because she knew it was their only way to survive.

If Xue Jing were to die, she would not live on alone.

If Xue Jing could live, she would sacrifice everything for him.

Otherwise, the two of them would only be able to become a pair of doomed lovers, disappearing without a trace in this world.

Seeing this, the Immortal Emperor remained calm and composed, saying:

"You unfilial son, you actually dare to dream of becoming the spirit of this Soul-Extinguishing Lamp!"

"No wonder you possess such power; it turns out you devoured the soul within this lamp..."

"You've truly gone mad!"

"Then today, I will be here to slay demons and monsters, and restore peace and order to this world!"

The Immortal Emperor's attacks became increasingly violent, as fierce as a storm.

He held the God-Burial Bow, its body shimmering with a chilling light that seemed capable of devouring all light.

He drew his bow but didn't aim!

This time, the arrows were formed from the Daoist principles of heaven and earth, displaying a variety of colors and dazzling brilliance.

Various Daoist principles intertwined and burst forth like dazzling fireworks, illuminating the entire world.

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"Rumble..."

The sky and earth changed color, and a torrential downpour began.

The Dharma image behind the Immortal Emperor unleashed astonishing power with his movements!

The statue was tall and majestic, with an imposing aura, and every gesture seemed capable of shaking the entire world.

This offensive is clearly much stronger than the previous one!

The Celestial Emperor embodies the fortune of the Celestial Dynasty, and his Daoist aura permeates the world, adding to his grandeur and domineering presence. His imperial demeanor is unparalleled.

In this world, he is indeed invincible. He is like the master of this world, and no one can defeat him!

However, those illusory arrows formed by Daoist energy seemed to encounter an invisible barrier when they approached the domain formed by the lotus lanterns, and were firmly blocked outside.

They desperately tried to break through the domain, but they couldn't even penetrate the lotus petals, and could only struggle in vain on the outside.

It is evident that this supreme immortal treasure, the "Soul-Extinguishing Lamp," is truly extraordinary and extremely powerful!

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At this moment.

The situation suddenly became extremely tense!

Li Qingyuan's eyes were sharp, and he suddenly spotted the lotus lantern where Xue Jing was.

The ancient bronze lamp slowly emitted wisps of smoke, as if telling us that the "ultimate move" had reached a critical moment, and success or failure depended on this one move!

Meanwhile, the Celestial Emperor, being so perceptive, naturally noticed this subtle change immediately.

A resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He no longer intended to give Xue Jing any time to gather his strength, and was determined to end all the conflict in one fell swoop.

He moved with lightning speed, instantly appearing before the lotus lantern. His speed seemed to transcend the constraints of time.

The image behind him underwent a tremendous change, transforming into a terrifying form with three heads and six arms.

There were even three identical Immortal Emperors, as if three gods had descended to earth.

They wore crowns and dragon robes, exuding immense majesty, and held various magical artifacts in their hands:

The Immortal Emperor's Sword gleamed with a chilling light, the God-Burial Bow shimmered with an eerie glow...

In an instant, the Immortal Emperor unleashed his power!

The sword flashed like a dragon, shattering the heavens above.

The bow opens like the moon, burying the souls of ghosts and gods!

The heavens and earth seemed unable to withstand this terrifying power, and began to crack, turning into a dark, oppressive mass, as if the end of the world had arrived.

Only the Celestial Emperor's earth-shattering attack and the lotus lantern's hazy yet resilient color bloomed in the world in their final splendor.

But over there, Xue Jing clearly hadn't finished his final blow, and the situation was extremely critical.

It's as if they'll be crushed into dust by the Celestial Emperor's attack in the next moment!

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But at this critical moment!

A deep and resolute roar resounded—it was Long Qinghe's dragon soul!

Without hesitation, she threw her soul directly into the scalding bronze furnace. She was determined to do everything in her power to help Xue Jing completely merge into the Soul-Scorching Lamp!

However, the consequences were dire.

Because such supreme immortal treasures can only have one spirit, and they cannot coexist, only one person can become the spirit in the end!

Since Xue Jing had already integrated most of it, Long Qinghe would obviously become the sacrifice, her soul scattered and never to be reincarnated...

Xue Jing clearly realized this as well; his eyes widened instantly in terror, and he immediately shouted:

"No! Qinghe, you mustn't... come back!"

His voice was trembling with sobs, as if the whole world had collapsed.

Before he could finish speaking, he heard Long Qinghe's gentle yet unwavering voice:

"Xue Jing, do you still remember the promise we made when we first met?"

Her voice carried a hint of reminiscence, a hint of sweetness, and even a hint of resolve!

Xue Jing nodded emphatically without hesitation:

"Live well... I owe you my life."

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