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Chapter 149: Chapter 149 Kneel and Speak!
The entire tavern erupted in uproar, filled with voices discussing the legendary Empress of the Great Chu Dynasty. Exclamations rose and fell like waves.
The news was simply too astonishing.
Luo Cheng was equally shocked, his mind shaken to the core.
He had once read about the legendary Empress in the Xuanyuan Record.
The Eastern Continent’s Nine Domains and Yunlan Domain Group, consisting of dozens of nations, housed billions of people and countless experts!
But when it came to who could truly reign supreme and stand at the very pinnacle of the Yunlan Domain Group, none but this Great Chu Empress could claim the title!
This Great Chu Empress lived a life nothing short of legendary.
Her identity was initially that of the adopted daughter of a declining noble of the Great Chu Dynasty, a girl of no remarkable talent. Yet, at the age of ten, she suddenly awakened a Super Martial Soul!
After awakening her Martial Soul, she cultivated to the Body Tempering Extreme Realm within just a month!
From then onward, her progression was unstoppable. At eleven years old, she shattered the physical limits and advanced to the Tongxuan Realm. In the same year, she established her Xuan Vein and entered the Awakening Vein Realm!
At the mere age of fifteen, she ascended to the Four Extremes Realm, becoming a Great Power!
By eighteen, she reached the Earth Level Great Power, and by twenty-two, she became a Heavenly-level Great Power!
At thirty, she completed the Fish-Dragon Nine Transformations, becoming the youngest ruler in Eastern Continent history and ascended to the throne as the first Empress of the Great Chu Dynasty!
Subsequently, in just three years, she defeated top experts across the Yunlan Domain Group, single-handedly subduing the leaders of dozens of nations, forcing all to bow before her!
Her strength was unparalleled, making her the unanimously recognized top authority in the Yunlan Domain Group, honored as the Yunlan Empress!
For such a legendary figure to suddenly vanish—it was undeniably an earth-shattering event!
Luo Cheng couldn’t help but lick his slightly dry lips.
Due to the Yunlan Empress’s overwhelming dominance, the dozens of nations in the Yunlan Domain Group had enjoyed decades of peace!
If she were truly missing, the impact would shake the heavens and earth!
The current era of tranquility would likely soon be disrupted!
At this moment, another martial wanderer spoke up:
"The Great Chu Dynasty Empress—such a figure is too distant from us. Let’s talk about what’s been going on in Linguan City recently. I heard that sect disciples sent to eradicate the bandits have suffered heavy losses again. Three disciples of the Luoxia Sect were completely wiped out!"
"Wiped out? Impossible! I’ve seen those three Luoxia Sect disciples; all of them were Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm, quite formidable in strength."
The martial wanderer who brought up the topic sneered:
"Why would it be impossible? Their corpses were discovered near Chengxuan Town two days ago—all had their hearts ripped out, dying with their eyes wide open!"
"This mission has already claimed no fewer than twenty sect disciples! Truly terrifying! Who are these people? Their strength is so great; they even disregard the Three Great Sects!"
"I reckon it would take at least a half-step Tongxuan Realm expert to have any hope of wiping out this group of fierce bandits..."
The sudden emergence of these bandits, who slaughter villages and hunt sect disciples, had already caused quite a stir in Linguan City.
Discussions buzzed, with everyone voicing their opinions.
Ripped-out hearts!
Chengxuan Town!
Luo Cheng listened to the chatter, his eyes narrowing instantly.
Now that he had learned of the bandits’ whereabouts, Luo Cheng no longer planned to stay. He put down his chopsticks, preparing to leave.
Just then, chaotic footsteps echoed from the stairway. A sizable group was approaching.
"Senior Brother Tang, I’ve already found out—the bandits appeared near Chengxuan Town two days ago. Odds are they’re still lingering nearby. Should we head there immediately?"
"No rush. We’ll rest here for a while and wait for Senior Brother Cui."
"What did Elder Sun send to Senior Brother Cui in the transmission? Senior Brother Cui’s expression suddenly looked so grim."
"It seems Senior Brother Cui’s junior partner Wu Ming was crippled by a Xuanyuan Sect Outer Disciple named Luo Cheng during a mission. This person even injured several of our fellow disciples."
"What! Who is this Luo Cheng? Such audacity! How dare he cripple Elder Sun’s direct disciple—he clearly has a death wish!"
At the stairway entrance, a waiter led four young men upstairs.
Each of the four young men bore the Outer Sect Disciple token of the Fierce Cloud Sect.
At this moment, the four Fierce Cloud Sect disciples were indignant, their eyes filled with cold fury, instilling unease in the waiter leading the way.
Leading the group was a tall, handsome youth who smirked coldly:
"Heh, don’t worry. Elder Sun is not someone who tolerates setbacks. For anyone who crosses him, this Luo Cheng’s days of peace are numbered... Huh!"
The handsome youth was in the middle of speaking when he suddenly noticed Luo Cheng standing at the stairway entrance. His brows shot up.
"A Xuanyuan Sect disciple!"
The other three also noticed Luo Cheng, their eyes immediately turning amused.
The waiter sensed the tension and, worried about a confrontation, quickly smiled and led the way, saying:
"Honored guests, this way please. At Yue Lai Tavern, we serve everything from birds in the sky to beasts on the ground and fish in the seas—you won’t be disappointed..."
Slap!
The handsome youth struck the waiter across the face, sending him flying with blood spurting. He sneered coldly:
"You dare meddle in my affairs? Clearly, you’re tired of living!"
The waiter coughed up blood repeatedly, curling up submissively to the side, not daring to express any grievance.
The handsome youth snorted coldly, his gaze returning to Luo Cheng as he smiled maliciously: "Boy, come and have a drink with me."
"Sorry, I’m busy!"
Luo Cheng sidestepped, intending to leave.
The handsome youth sneered coldly, sending a signal with his eyes.
Immediately, the other three Fierce Cloud Sect disciples encircled Luo Cheng.
One of them smiled sinisterly and said, "Boy, Senior Brother Tang Man inviting you for drinks is giving you face. Don’t be ungrateful!"
Luo Cheng swept a glance at the group, his voice icy: "I’m not in the mood to deal with you right now. Get lost!"
"Tsk. This brat is doomed now!"
"Still too young. Better to lower one’s head while under another’s roof. Such stubbornness will only lead to suffering."
The commotion here was too conspicuous, drawing the attention of nearby patrons. Many looked at Luo Cheng with sympathy.
Conflict between the Fierce Cloud Sect and Xuanyuan Sect had simmered for ages. These Fierce Cloud Sect disciples clearly came looking for trouble, harboring ill intentions.
Some felt Luo Cheng was being overly reckless—he was only at the Fifth Layer of Transcendence Realm, yet dared to provoke four Sixth Layer Transcendence Realm martial artists!
"Hmm?"
Even Tang Man hadn’t expected Luo Cheng to retort so arrogantly. He sneered disdainfully:
"No talent, but plenty of arrogance! Kneel when speaking to me!"
"Did you hear that? Senior Brother Tang Man told you to kneel!"
A Fierce Cloud Sect disciple with beady eyes saw Luo Cheng’s lack of reaction. Snorting coldly, he aimed a harsh kick at Luo Cheng’s legs.
Luo Cheng’s gaze grew icy as he swept out his right foot, meeting the kick head-on.
Bam!
A muffled sound echoed as the beady-eyed Fierce Cloud Sect disciple let out a scream, his body flying sideways and landing heavily on the ground. His right leg bent at a grotesque angle, the bone protruding, leaving him unconscious from sheer anguish.
"What!"
"Impossible!"
Everyone was stunned. Many jumped to their feet, eyes wide in disbelief.
A Sixth Layer Transcendence Realm martial artist had been incapacitated by the single kick of a Fifth Layer Transcendence Realm martial artist?
This was simply unimaginable.
Tang Man was equally astounded, his gaze on Luo Cheng filled with a bone-chilling fury.
"You brat—you’re seeking death for yourself!"
