The Emperor Reigns Them All

Chapter 59 Power

The man came through the crushed leaves, with his back against the full moon, and his robe billowing around him like wings.

When they could see the man’s face, everyone standing on the stone steps opened their eyes in awe and surprise. It was like they were seeing rivers flow backward as if time were moving in reverse. In fact, they were so shocked their mouths dropped open.

They stood there speechless for a while.

There had been too much speculation about the man’s identity. Nangong Diyi, Xu Qingfeng, some unknown Jianghu master, or even Li Guanshu... they were all possibilities. Had one of these people shown up they would have been shocked, but they would not have been left speechless.

The man that had jumped up into the air and wielded his sword from the full moon, had looked like an immortal from the Moon Palace. The light of his sword had been so dazzling and its power so horrible, how could this possibly be that person?

Li Jing’an took a step back, again and again, his head shaking like a rattle, and eyes full of horror. He could not accept the face that confronted him. He was unable to recover from the shock until his back pressed against the stone wall. He almost wanted to slap himself to make sure he wasn’t dreaming.

Out of everyone present, Shangguan Qingcheng was the only person who remained calm. She just watched the man coming through the leaves and walking towards her. In her obsidian-like eyes, there was no shock, no horror, and no mystery. There was only joy, and this was the joy of reunion, which made her radiant and even more beautiful than the bright full moon.

Only Shangguan Qingcheng herself had known who it would be. At the moment when the cyan light had broken Li Jing’an’s Qi fist to save her life, she had been sure it could only be him.

Only he would save her life in such a timely manner.

She knew this because they had fought side by side and they had been comrades on the battlefield!

When everyone turned to look at the person in front of the full moon and tried to see his face clearly, Shangguan Qingcheng had already recognized a familiar and intimate breath. At that moment, she could not help herself and blurted out, “Your Highness!”

Before she had finished speaking, the young Prince An had rushed to her side.

Shangguan Qingcheng held her knife vertically and bowed. “Your Highness, please forgive me for not being able to guard you!”

Her body was restrained by a powerful arm before she could bow. Currently, the expression of Prince An, who was standing in front of her, was cold, but his gaze on her was soft.

Softer than his gaze was his voice. “It’s good that you’re fine and I’m not too late.”

Shangguan Qingcheng raised her head and saw that Prince An was watching her. His deep eyes were full of concern. Beyond the concern, there was a bit of relief. Through his gaze, Shangguan Qingcheng could feel that he was relieved because he had been able to save her life.

Shangguan Qingcheng’s felt overwhelmed at this moment and her eyes reddened as she felt a warmth running through her body, causing her tears to fall.

The female general, who had decided to fight to the death a minute ago, could not help but cry now.

Li Jing’an, Wu You, and their attendants stared at Prince An as he stood in front of them. As they listened to the dialogue between him and Shangguan Qingcheng, whether they could accept it or not, whether they were willing to accept it or not, they had to admit that the person who had called down the powerful sword was Li Ye. The one who was unable to cultivate two months ago and who had not been able to cultivate for twenty years!

After accepting it, they were too shocked to say a word about seeing Li Ye appear suddenly like an immortal.

What else could they say?

An idle young man from Chang’an City, Prince An from Level 3 of Qi-refining in Luoping Village, had suddenly become a real master. What could anyone say?

Wu You looked at Li Jing’an, her eyes full of cynicism. Her look said, weren’t you were sure that Elder Brother Ye was going to be killed by Li Guanshu? But, here he has shown up a right.

Making eye contact with Wu You’s, Li Jing’an stiffened.

Li Ye was here, so what about Li Guanshu?

Did that mean that Li Guanshu had been unable to find Li Ye?

But Li Guanshu’s cultivation was in Level 6 of Qi-refining and he had strong perception. How could he not find Li Ye on this not too big Niushou Mountain?

Li Jing’an could not dwell on it. Did that mean that Li Guanshu had been killed by Li Ye? That was unthinkable.

That would be ridiculous!

As a purple-robed woman appeared standing on the treetop, under the moonlight, everyone was able to finally recover.

Wu You felt very sorry that she had not been able to rescue Shangguan Qingcheng in time. She looked at Li Ye and bowed her head in shame, like a child that had done something wrong. She walked towards Li Ye, wringing her clothes she looked up at him wanting to say something, however, he interrupted her.

“No, I don’t blame you.” Li Ye comforted Wu You. Of course, he would not blame her. The situation had been hung by a thread. Shangguan Qingcheng had started fighting suddenly, and Wu You had been pulled by her attendant her first attempt. Then it was too late to fight after she had missed her opportunity.

While saying this, Li Ye glanced at Wu You’s attendant, his eyes cold and full of killing intent.

The old attendant felt the glare of Li Ye. He believed that he would kill him for no reason.

The old attendant lowered his eyes and said nothing. As Wu Hongshan’s trusted subordinate, it was right to do things for the sake of him. But Li Ye was the Grand Prince of the imperial court so he could not be angry with him either.

That was it although Li Ye had killing intent, the old attendant knew that Li Ye would not actually kill him. After all, he was the attendant of the princess and her husband. Would Li Ye really kill him and ignore his masters?

After looking at Wu You’s attendant, Li Ye stepped forward and looked at Li Jing’an. His gaze even colder, like the eternal ice and wildfire of hell.

Li Jing’an was aware of Li Ye’s killing intent.

Li Ye’s last sword still had some remaining power. Li Jing’an’s face turned white and he could not help but take a step backward.

However, after stepping backward, Li Jing’an became filled with a strong sense of shame. How could he show fear of Li Ye in the public eye? He thought that he wouldn’t lose and that he was more powerful than Li Ye. How would he be willing to show weakness in front of Li Ye?

Even if he could not catch Li Ye’s sword, he had a woman attendant who was a master of Level 5 Qi-refining. She couldn’t possibly be weaker than Li Ye?

What’s more, he was the son of the Grand Prince Gong. What could Li Ye dare to do to him?

He was just trying to kill Shangguan Qingcheng and he had not succeeded. Moreover, she was just an attendant. Compared to the youths of the Imperial Clan, she was nothing.

Li Jing’an immediately took another step forward as he looked into Li Ye’s eyes and said fearlessly, “What’s your intention with that look? Are you going to fight me?”

Li Jing’an felt no guilt at all, which made Li Ye angrier, so his gaze became colder. “Do you think wouldn’t?”

Li Jing’an replied coldly, “Prince An, although you suddenly became very powerful because of Celestial Master Yuan’s inheritance, you shouldn’t think that you can misbehave! Sanqingguan wanted to protect you and what was the result? Wasn’t it destroyed by Nangong Diyi’s three swords? To tell you the truth, Nangong Diyi had been invited by Duke Xing! You and I are the youths of the Imperial Clan, so you should understand that personal power, after all, you will not rival the party’s forces! Because I made an alliance with Duke Xing, he won’t let you go if you hurt me this time!”

“Duke Xing?” Li Ye sneered.

“Right!” Li Jing’an raised his chin arrogantly. Since he would not bow to Li Ye, he pretended to be fearless. “Prince An, you haven’t become an official yet. If you do become an official in the future and want to have a better career, how would you ignore Duke Xing’s and Duke Wei’s power?”

Li Ye glanced at Li Jing’an giving him a look like he was an idiot. “Duke Xing doesn’t exist anymore.”

After speaking these words, he moved.

He didn’t want to talk any nonsense.

“What did you say? Duke Xing is gone? How is it possible? Are you telling me that you killed him? Hahaha... What a funny joke!” Li Jing’an scoffed as he retreated and hurriedly gave orders to his attendant. “Li Ye, you are crazy. How dare you fight me! Go ahead!”

The woman jumped up 10 meters from behind Li Jing’an. Her look serious and she was not as relaxed as Li Jing’an. Her expression grave, for this first fight, she was already trying to use her unique skill. “A Hundred Nighthawks’ Killing!”

The woman wielded her double swords in the air. Instantly, there were a hundred spiritual goshawks flying towards Li Ye. Moreover, she was surrounded by her Spiritual Qi, as it was forming a giant three-meter long eagle. Suddenly, she used her double swords to attack Li Ye, striking out like eagle claws!

Her image was scary, and she was powerful.

Li Jing’an shouted from behind her. “Li Ye, although you were powerful enough to save your attendant’s life, if you dare to fight with my attendant, you will die! If you have the courage not to retreat, I, Li Jing’an, will admire you!”

Li Ye, rushed forward, as he sneered and wielded his sword.

A sword with a 10-meter-long cyan light chopped down onto the woman’s head!

“Sword Qi Born Lotus.”

A hundred goshawks were cut by the Sword Qi, and they fell, broken!

His Sword Qi went straight into the woman’s head!

The woman screamed out and put up her double knives in defense.

“Clank.”

Her double knives flew from her hands.

His Sword Qi had sliced down the woman’s body.

The giant eagle dissipated.

Blood spurted from the woman’s mouth as she was flung backward into the woods. Many branches were broken, and they cracked with each impact. She settled on the ground where she lay unmoving.

While watching this scene, Li Jing’an stood in shock!

He shouted in his heart that it was impossible!

Although Li Ye had been powerful enough to make a breakthrough with his cultivation in Sanqingguan, he was only at a Level 4 of Qi-refining at most. How was his attendant unable to catch Li Ye’s sword?

Suddenly, his face flushed as if it were on fire.

He had just been teasing Li Ye, however, his attendant had been defeated with a single attack!

How could Li Ye be so powerful?!

Li Jing’an had not witnessed Li Ye instantly killing seven people in Luoping Village with the Sword Method of “step-by-step lotus”.

Li Jing’an hadn’t predicted that Li Ye would have already killed Li Guanshu.

He knew nothing about Li Ye’s power.

Regardless of this, Li Ye stood in front of Li Jing’an, right after killing his attendant.

Li Jing’an was terrified and trembled. He screamed out and punched quickly. “Tiger-Roar Spiritual Fist!”

The light of his fist increased to six meters long, and it took the form of a tiger. The tiger brandished its claws, bared its sharp teeth, and rushed towards Li Ye with frightening power as if it would tear Li Ye up!

Li Ye remained expressionless.

Not even a disdainful expression.

He chopped his sword down.

The Spiritual Qi broke and the tiger dissipated!

Li Jing’an vomited blood as he flew backward. He landed on the stone steps and then rolled down like a loose jar.

Li Ye followed and gave him another blow with the sword.

“Ah!” Li Jing’an howled. He stretched out his hand hurriedly and a big bronze-colored shield flew out from his sleeve, protecting him from the front. That was his life-saving magic treasure!

The sword made contact.

“Click.”

The big shield split in half and instantly returned to Li Jing’an’s sleeve.

How many magic treasures in the world would be able to block his Luke Sword’s power?

Li Jing’an fell on the platform of the stone steps, his face black and blue and his hair hanging loose. He was all flustered.

Li Ye came at him with his sword.

At this moment, Li Jing’an reluctantly stood up and he was terrified when he looked into Li Ye’s cold eyes.

He had never such fear in his life.

Seeing Li Ye walking towards him, step by step, and feeling Li Ye’s killing intent, Li Jing’an retreated quickly. He trembled with such fear he almost wanted to cry.

“Don’t... Your Highness Prince An, I’m reckless. Your Highness Prince An, please don’t kill me...” Li Jing’an cried out. He no longer cared about his ego, he no longer maintained his so-called attitude, and he begged for mercy like a helpless child.

Li Ye walked towards Li Jing’an and retrieved his Luke Sword.

Li Jing’an thought that Li Ye was going to let him go, so he was delighted. “Your Highness Prince An...”

“This slap, I’m going to give it back to you for Qingcheng.” Li Ye slapped at Li Jing’an’s chest.

Upon hearing Li Ye’s words, Li Jing’an had become frightened out of his wits. He could not avoid Li Ye’s slap at all, which made him howl before he had even been hit.

He spurted out a mouth full of blood and flew backward again.

He flew meters away and broke through a pine tree. In the end, his body hung limply on a broken branch.

“Qingcheng wasn’t able to chop you down with her knife, so I’m going to do it for her!”

Li Ye moved towards Li Jing’an and gestured in the air focusing behind Li Jing’an.

Shangguan Qingcheng’s knife flew out from its sheath into Li Ye’s hand.

Instantly the knife chopped down!

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