Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 380 A lose-lose situation?

the other side.

We can see that the Celestial Emperor has finally revealed his face!

He was heroic and majestic, exuding an aura of dominance, like a god descending to earth.

However, at this moment, the Immortal Emperor also seemed to have suffered a severe injury, as if most of his power had been drained from him, and he had not made a move for a long time.

He simply stood proudly in the void, his posture still upright, but revealing an undeniable weariness.

The three three-headed, six-armed celestial emperor images that had covered half the sky behind them had also vanished without a trace.

Only a faint golden light remained in the sky.

The light was no longer as dazzling as before, and it no longer gave people a sense of boundless and irresistible oppression.

Even the once solidified fortune of the celestial dynasty vanished without a trace.

The Immortal Emperor regained his composure, but he kept his eyes closed and his brows slightly furrowed, as if his soul had been severely injured and he was silently recuperating.

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"Could it be a lose-lose situation?"

Li Qingyuan thought to herself.

The scene before him was so breathtaking that it plunged him into deep thought.

Although the Soul-Extinguishing Lamp fell first, seemingly sealing the fate of defeat, the Immortal Emperor's condition did not appear to be very good at the moment.

He seemed shrouded in gloom, his breathing disordered, clearly having paid a heavy price in this battle.

So even if the Celestial Emperor wins, he will suffer heavy losses himself, and it won't be easy for him to recover.

Judging from the riddled state of the Soul-Slaying Lamp, Xue Jing is definitely not the winner.

It is highly likely that he sacrificed his precious life to severely injure the Immortal Emperor, and that such injury was one that was very difficult to heal.

Therefore, neither side gained any advantage in this battle.

However, Xue Jing paid a higher price, gambling with his life, but still failed to achieve final victory!

Suddenly, Li Qingyuan's eyes narrowed, and her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.

He suddenly noticed that the previously dim and seemingly dead Soul Lamp had begun to glow with a faint light!

The light was like a tiny spark in the darkness; though small, it was full of hope, and a strange sense of anticipation welled up in Li Qingyuan's heart.

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In that chaotic and gloomy place, where the sky was dark and the earth was in darkness.

The surroundings were enveloped in thick darkness, making it hard to breathe.

But, right here in this endless abyss of darkness.

A glimmer of light quietly emerged, like a "light of redemption" suddenly appearing in the darkness, carrying warmth and hope, piercing straight through layers of gloom.

It seems to possess a spirit, constantly extending and expanding outwards.

From its initial faint, firefly-like flicker, it gradually gathered strength, its light growing ever brighter, and finally transforming into a magnificent display like the bright moon in the sky.

This ray of light is like a wondrous flower that blooms tenaciously in dire circumstances.

Emerging from the bottomless, dark abyss, it transforms like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, proclaiming to the world the resilience and indomitable spirit of life.

Then, a shocking scene came into view—

The once quietly floating Soul Lamp seemed to be given life by a mysterious power, transforming into an extremely dazzling stream of light that rushed straight toward the high and mighty Celestial Emperor.

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At this moment, the lotus lantern no longer carried the terrifying pressure that had previously instilled fear, but instead exuded a powerful and indomitable spirit.

It was as if it had held its last breath, and at this critical moment of life and death, it unleashed all its power without reservation.

It is also like a warrior who has experienced many hardships but still stands tall and proud. Even when faced with the desperate situation of Mount Tai collapsing before his eyes, he remains calm and composed.

This sudden change startled Li Qingyuan, who couldn't help but think to herself: Xue Jing still has some strength left.

Like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, the lotus lantern, with its unstoppable momentum, drew ever closer to the Celestial Emperor who stood proudly in the void.

However, the Celestial Emperor stood there quietly, like a towering, unmoving mountain.

He stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his expression calm and still, without making the slightest movement, as if he were oblivious to the approaching lotus lantern.

"What exactly is going on?"

Li Qingyuan stared at the bizarre scene before her, her heart filled with confusion.

Why isn't the Celestial Emperor making a move?

Could it be that his soul was severely damaged, rendering him unable to fight?

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Just as Li Qingyuan's thoughts were tangled and uncertain.

The lotus lantern arrived before the Immortal Emperor like lightning, only inches away from his seemingly fragile body.

It seems like it could be pierced through in the next instant!

However, at this critical moment, when life and death were at stake!

The Celestial Emperor, who had remained motionless like a statue, suddenly uttered a cold rebuke. His voice was as sharp as ice, carrying boundless majesty:

"A worm shakes a tree, and you don't overestimate your own capabilities!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he made a sudden move, pointing out with just a light finger. It seemed ordinary, but it contained boundless and terrifying power.

This single finger gesture, like an insurmountable chasm, instantly blocked the unstoppable approach of the lotus lantern.

The lotus lantern spun wildly and rapidly in front of him, emitting a sharp whistling sound;

Yet she could never get any closer to him, as if she were firmly bound by an invisible force.

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"hiss......"

Upon seeing this, Li Qingyuan felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to her head, and couldn't help but gasp.

Suddenly, he realized what had happened, as if waking from a dream.

It turns out that the Immortal Emperor's seemingly defenseless and motionless demeanor just now was entirely a disguise!

He was like a cunning hunter, quietly lurking in the darkness, patiently waiting for his prey to walk into his trap.

All for the sake of delivering a fatal blow to the opponent at this critical moment!

For an emperor to be so cunning, ruthless, and heartless to such an appalling degree.

At this moment, Li Qingyuan's eyes widened, her gaze sharp as she stared intently at the scene before her, not missing a single subtle change.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that the Immortal Emperor was not as relaxed and carefree as he appeared.

Although he was able to barely withstand the fierce attacks of the lotus lantern, he was still unable to completely destroy it.

Moreover, it is visible to the naked eye.

The Daoist aura surrounding the Immortal Emperor was rapidly dissipating at an alarming rate, like a flood bursting its banks, never to return.

Clearly, he couldn't keep going like this for long.

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Sure enough, time seemed to be quietly shifted by an invisible hand, and the stalemate lasted for no more than a quarter of an hour.

In that brief moment, the tension in the air intensified, as if a storm was about to break.

Suddenly, Xue Jing let out a deafening roar:

"Die!"

The voice was like a resounding bell, carrying endless anger and determination, echoing endlessly between heaven and earth.

With this angry shout, the lotus lantern instantly burst forth with an extremely dazzling light.

The light, like the rising sun, illuminated the dark world.

Wherever the light shines, all obstacles become as fragile as thin paper.

First, it was like an indestructible blade, easily piercing through the Immortal Emperor's seemingly indestructible fingers.

With a crisp "crack," the Immortal Emperor's finger snapped off, and blood gushed out like a fountain.

Immediately afterwards, the lotus lantern, with its undiminished momentum, pierced straight through the body of the Immortal Emperor that had once stood proudly in the void, carrying a world-destroying aura.

In an instant, the Immortal Emperor's once majestic body began to rapidly dissipate and disintegrate, like a dream or a bubble.

His body transformed into countless tiny specks of light, drifting and dancing in the void before finally dissipating into nothingness.

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However, unexpectedly, the Celestial Emperor did not die.

Only his sinister, terrifying, and venomous words could still be heard echoing between heaven and earth:

"You unfilial son, how dare you destroy one of my immortal souls!"

"However, you cannot escape my grasp!"

"One day, I will search every mountain and river to find you and have you executed by slow slicing!"

The sound was like a curse from the deepest hell, echoing through the heavens and earth for a long time, sending chills down one's spine.

As soon as he finished speaking, it was as if an invisible hand gently swept across the heavens, and the world instantly returned to clarity.

The sky that was originally dark and oppressive, as if it were about to devour the entire world;

At this moment, the sun hangs high in the sky, its rays shining brightly, casting endless warmth and light upon the earth.

Under the clear blue sky, all things in the world seem to have awakened from a terrible nightmare and are now full of vitality again.

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