Chapter 301: The Great Battle! The Terror of Su Nan!

Chapter 301: The Great Battle! The Terror of Su Nan!

"Changqing."

Shu Ye approached Su Changqing, her eyes welling with tears as she gazed at the youth who had grown so mature before her eyes.

"It was my fault. I shouldn’t have—"

When the lies of the past twenty years were exposed, Shu Ye felt nothing but fear and unease. She didn’t know how Changqing would react to her former deceit.

However, before Shu Ye could finish her sentence, Su Changqing smiled and said:

"So, my mother is this beautiful."

Shu Ye was taken aback, staring at Changqing in disbelief.

She had expected him to be angry, silent, or even to demand an explanation. But she never imagined he would be so calm, just as he had been when they met in Qing Shan Village.

"Changqing, you—"

Shu Ye hesitated, unable to find the right words.

"Do you think I would blame you, or even be angry?"

Su Changqing sighed, then smiled. "At first, it was hard to accept, and I did feel some anger."

"But then I thought about it, and I felt so fortunate."

Fortunate?

Shu Ye and the silent Su Nan both looked at Su Changqing.

"Of course."

Su Changqing looked at Shu Ye, his smile radiant. "Compared to a frail, sickly mother who wouldn’t live past a hundred, having a mother who is at the peak of Great Sage and has a long lifespan is far more comforting, isn’t it?"

Seeing Shu Ye’s stunned expression, Su Changqing gently put his arm around her shoulders and said:

"Mother, you accompanied me for twenty years with a mortal’s body, giving me the warmth that is rare in a cultivator’s family."

"In the countless years to come, you will be by my side, guiding me through the path of cultivation and helping me discern the dangers of the world."

"Most people can only have one or the other, but I, Su Changqing, have both. How can I not be grateful?"

The onlookers were speechless.

Su Nan’s upbringing and education indeed had significant flaws. But as Su Changqing said, wasn’t this a form of completeness?

The warmth of youth, the companionship in cultivation. From another perspective, wasn’t this a phase to be envied?

Of course, at the end of the day, it was still a deception, a lie.

Su Changqing could have been angry, could have demanded answers, but what good would that have done?

The one who deceived him was his own beloved mother, and the lie was well-intentioned.

In the end, Su Changqing chose to forgive and accept it.

Since the past could not be changed, why not embrace the future with a smile?

"Father, today you’re much more imposing than a woodcutter."

Su Changqing looked at Su Nan, teasing him with a smile.

"Ha ha ha, naturally!"

"I am a Peak Near-Emperor, a Domain Lord!"

Su Nan laughed heartily, his voice filled with relief and joy.

He had been anxious and worried about this meeting for a long time. But the outcome was far better than he had ever imagined!

He could proudly declare his identity and freely support his son!

Ultimately, Changqing understood his good intentions.

The feeling of being understood and the release of his long-held anxiety made Su Nan feel more relaxed than ever.

"Uncle Wenlin."

Su Changqing turned to Su Wenlin, who exuded a Near-Imperial aura, and smiled.

"Your death back then made me very sad."

"I wondered how Brother Niuniu could laugh at the time."

"It turns out, you only died in Qing Shan Village, in my life."

Su Wenlin looked embarrassed and guilty.

He didn’t know what to say, just glaring at Niuniu.

This brat, laughing on the day of his death?

"Uh—"

Niuniu’s grin froze. This undeserved disaster had fallen on his head?

"Next time Uncle Wenlin has a ‘cold,’ remember to come to me."

"This time, I’ll make sure to cure you."

Recalling the past, Su Changqing chuckled.

"Ha ha ha, I will!" Su Wenlin laughed heartily.

Su Changqing looked around, greeting everyone as if he were back in Qing Shan Village.

The old Seventh Uncle who loved drinking, the Second Uncle, and many other familiar faces who had long since moved on.

Su Changqing greeted each one of them.

Just like the first time they met when he was a child, he felt like he was getting to know them all over again.

From that day on, the people of Qing Shan Village became a part of the past, replaced by the strong members of the Su Family.

But.

Perhaps years later, the Su Family would forget about the peaceful and quiet village.

But Su Changqing would always remember.

Because that was his personal Qing Shan Village.

...

The great battle was imminent, yet the Su Family members seemed oblivious, filled with laughter and joy.

The onlookers, who had initially been in shock, were now in awe.

No one had expected that Su Changqing would have such a noble identity.

Peak Near-Emperor Scion, Su Family Young Master!

Now, Su Changqing, who was once alone, has gathered an awe-inspiring number of powerful figures around him.

Xuanyan, Xuan Yi, Wu Jiuling, two Ancestral Spirits, Su Nan, and now Su Changqing himself.

Seven Peak Near-Emperors!

From a situation with no hope of victory to a standoff, this magical turn of events has made everyone tense.

Especially Ximen Xiu, Kasyapa, and their ilk.

Everyone knows that once this battle begins, neither side will be able to leave unscathed.

This battle is no longer a one-sided slaughter!

“Hahahaha, you old shameless ones, how do you want to fight?”

Feeling elated, Su Nan laughed loudly at Kasyapa and the others.

“I’m in a good mood today. You can still back out if you want!”

As he finished speaking, Wu Jiuling and the others’ auras began to rise, enveloping the heavens and earth.

The Xian Sect, Daoist sects, and Sword Emperor Sect also readied themselves, their killing intent surging.

This scene made the assembled powerhouses’ expressions change slightly.

Although they still held the advantage, no one wanted a massacre.

“Su Nan, have your son hand over the Imperial Tomb key, and we will leave!”

Someone in the crowd spoke up, their voice echoing loudly.

“That’s right, hand over the Imperial Tomb key, and this battle can be avoided!”

Terrorizing auras surged from the crowd, and the oppressive might of imperial weapons filled the air.

“A bunch of cowards hiding in the shadows, you dare to covet the Imperial Tomb?”

Su Nan took a large step forward, his sleeves flaring as an imperial weapon appeared in his hand, pointing at the assembled powerhouses. He laughed with abandon.

“Anyone who wants to fight, come on forward!”

The terrifying aura of the Peak Near-Emperors rose like a rainbow, and the infinite sharpness of the imperial weapon made the sky crack with menace.

Su Nan’s overwhelming presence made Ximen Xiu, Kasyapa, and the others’ faces pale.

Even among Peak Near-Emperors, there were vast differences in combat strength.

Su Nan had refined a Law to ninety-nine percent, just one step away from becoming an emperor!

Facing such a terrifying powerhouse, anyone would have to think twice.

Sure enough.

The numerous powerhouses and great imperial families all showed signs of hesitation.

They weighed whether it was worth fighting such a powerful opponent for an Imperial Tomb key they had yet to obtain.

But before they could deeply consider, a sky-splitting cry of killing intent suddenly echoed from the void.

“Bluffing! With so many of us, each holding imperial weapons, how can you possibly resist!”

“Kill!”

Boom!

As the words fell, a sword radiating terrifying light instantly descended from the heavens.

It was an imperial weapon, the Heavenly Sword!

Today, with such a large number of powerhouses gathered, how could Ximen Xiu be willing to back down?

If he missed this opportunity, his blood feud with the Su Family would remain unresolved.

So, taking advantage of the others’ indecision, he initiated the battle!

Towering killing intent instantly enveloped all of Zhong Zhou.

The sky darkened, and countless sharp sword auras rained down, as if to shatter Zhong Zhou itself.

“Everyone, Ximen’s words are correct!”

Kasyapa was bathed in Buddhist light, his hands clasped, his voice resonating.

“Even if Su Nan and his allies have more powerful figures, their numbers of mid-tier cultivators are far inferior to ours.”

“As long as we can hold back Su Nan and the others, the rest won’t last long!”

“At that point, Su Changqing will have no choice but to hand over the Imperial Tomb key!”

As he spoke, Kasyapa chanted a Buddhist mantra, infinite Buddhist light rising as he charged toward Su Changqing and the others.

Like Ximen Xiu, Kasyapa’s goal was the Eight Treasures Buddha Body.

If he missed this chance, the Buddhist sect would never be able to obtain the Heavenly Buddha Body.

The battle erupted instantly, so fast that no one could react.

The gathered World powerhouses, after a brief moment of contemplation, showed ruthless expressions.

If it were any other matter, they might have retreated.

But the allure of the Imperial Tomb was too great, and no one was willing to leave without a fight.

Besides, with a few supreme powerhouses leading the charge, they only needed to deal with the Xian Sect, Daoist sects, and others.

Such a golden opportunity, who would miss it?

“Kill!”

A deafening roar echoed, and the countless cultivators standing in the clouds rushed forward like a flood.

The earth trembled, and the heavens wailed.

Numerous terrifying secret techniques and spells caused the sky to instantly shatter.

The powerhouses of the Daoist sects, Xian Sect, Tian Dan Pavilion, Jianshen Mountain, and the Su Family saw the incoming tide and roared as they charged forward.

“Hahahaha, Su Nan, today we will destroy your Su Family!”

The Great Roc King let out a fierce cry, his cloud-piercing wings stirring up a massive storm.

Ximen Xiu’s Heavenly Sword glowed brilliantly, gathering boundless sword intent, and accompanied the storm in a deadly assault.

“Destroy our Su Family? You are delusional!”

Su Nan grinned, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

Facing the terrifying storm that was rapidly approaching, he didn’t even flinch, stepping confidently into the air.

The Great Azure Spear in his palm trembled violently, with bolts of lightning flashing along its length.

Su Nan, holding the spear with one hand, raised it above Tianling. The spearhead summoned the nine heavens' thunder, gathering the storm clouds.

In an instant, nine thunderous dragons roared and twisted their way down from the sky, circling around the spear.

“Godslayer!”

The domineering words echoed across the heavens, the deafening dragon roars shaking the entire world as they descended from the sky.

Boom!

The Great Azure Spear stood like a massive pillar, spanning the horizon. Each of the nine thunder dragons contained supreme Law power.

This spear thrust obliterated space wherever it went, reducing everything to ruins.

The combined attack of Ximen Xiu and the Great Roc King, under the might of this Godslayer strike, exploded directly in the void.

The sight caused both of them to change expressions instantly.

The terrifying power contained within that spear thrust made their scalps tingle with a sense of mortal danger.

Without any hesitation, neither of them dared to face the spear. They turned and fled.

But in the next moment, the nine dragon shadows transformed into a myriad of chains, entangling them tightly.

Boom!

The Great Azure Spear followed closely behind, carrying the force of the heavens, and struck the two with immense force.

“Kacha!”

Ximen Xiu and the Great Roc King immediately spewed out large mouthfuls of blood, crashing into the ground like cannonballs.

At this moment, whether it was the spectators or the combatants, all were shocked.

Two Peak Near-Emperors working together, and they couldn’t even withstand a single move from Su Nan?

“So strong!”

“What lineage does this Nanyu Region Lord have, to possess such terrifying combat power?”

“Su Nan’s rise has been too swift, a true legend. No one knows his lineage.”

“I’ve heard that this Su Region Lord usually just wields an imperial weapon, rarely using dao techniques or mystic arts.”

The spectators murmured among themselves, the more they talked, the more mysterious Su Nan seemed.

Because, none of them knew what Su Nan was truly skilled in or what cultivation methods he practiced.

Today was the first time they had seen Su Nan use dao techniques and mystic arts.

And the terrifying power of that strike had directly forced two Peak Near-Emperors to retreat in a spray of blood.

The unknown is what’s truly frightening.

With his full combat power unleashed, Su Nan revealed to the world what it meant to be a formidable opponent!

“Impossible! How has your combat power increased so much?”

The Great Roc King wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looking at Su Nan in disbelief.

A few years ago at the Xian Sect, he had fought Su Nan, and the latter was far from this powerful.

“That day at Jianshen Mountain, you were holding back?”

Ximen Xiu also looked astonished, as if recognizing the true Su Nan for the first time.

“Usually, it’s just not worth the trouble to deal with you.”

Su Nan, holding the Great Azure Spear, stood in the air, looking down.

“Since you insist on being so aggressive, then none of you will leave today!”

With the Dark Forbidden Zone nearby, there were some things Su Nan couldn’t say.

In the past, whether it was tangled interests or minor grudges, he had never truly killed anyone.

Ximen Xiu, the Great Roc King, and others, no matter how evil, were still cultivators of the Continent.

They were the pinnacle of strength in the fight against darkness.

For this reason, he had been reluctant to deal with them and had repeatedly let them go.

But now, with the Dark Forbidden Zone emerging, the Continent’s cultivators were targeting the Su Family instead of the Forbidden Zone.

This clearly touched Su Nan’s sore spot!

Since the Su Family was already at odds with the world, why should he hold back?

As for why he had only used his imperial weapon in previous battles and not his dao techniques or mystic arts, it wasn’t out of deliberate concealment. He was simply afraid of losing control.

Su Changqing, with such prodigious talent, was still not as strong as Su Nan in the eyes of the chaotic world.

Who could truly understand the current combat power of Su Nan, who had cultivated for so many years?

Ximen Xiu? The Great Roc King?

“Hmph.”

Su Nan stood in the sky, a faint smile on his face. “Dogs and chickens!”

With each step, the sky seemed to shatter, and the terrifying pressure that threatened to crush the world made Ximen Xiu and the Great Roc King’s faces change instantly.

“Let’s activate the imperial weapon together and stop him!”

Ximen Xiu roared, his hand seals flickering, and the imperial weapon Tian Jian radiated with a thousand glows.

The Great Roc King also let out a fierce cry, pouring massive Law power into the imperial weapon.

Boom!

In an instant, the entire Zhongzhou trembled violently.

A massive sword, as if capable of cleaving the heavens and earth, emitted a celestial wrath, spanning the sky.

Near-Imperials are called such because they possess some of the capabilities of Emperors.

For example, they can fully activate an imperial weapon and unleash an Emperor’s strike!

Such terrifying power, if left unchecked, could even sink an entire region!

Seeing this, everyone present panicked.

No one had expected that the battle, just as it began, had already reached a fever pitch!

(End of Chapter)

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