From Cold Palace Princess to Celestial Empress Ch. 128
On the panel, it clearly displayed:
【Name: Xiao Yan (Medicine King)】
【Realm: Ninth Level of the Spring Realm】
【Fate: Transmigrator (Gold), Child of Destiny (Gold), Fusion of Strange Flames (Red), Residing Remnant Soul (Gray)】
【A wisp of a remnant soul from another world, usurping a body, seizing rebirth.
Turning calamity into fortune, always encountering opportunities in times of crisis, but also facing dangers when opportunities arise.
Using the body as a vessel to carry the innate flames.
A once-great powerhouse, whose body was destroyed, with his true spirit now residing within a ring.】
Seeing the First Prince’s status panel, Xiao Minghuang was momentarily stunned, her pupils reflecting deep surprise.
“After just one short day, the First Prince has continuously broken through, advancing from the Third Level of the Spring Realm to the Ninth Level!”
She had only managed to reach the peak of the Seventh Level of the Spring Realm after taking a top-tier Earth-grade elixir focused on enhancing cultivation.
Yet, the First Prince had surpassed her by two realms in just one day.
It didn’t take much thought to realize that the opportunities the First Prince had encountered were likely far greater than hers!
“Is this the power of a 【Destined Transmigrator】?”
Xiao Minghuang’s brows furrowed, a trace of worry flashing in her eyes.
It wasn’t that she lacked confidence in defeating the First Prince, but given his temperament, allowing him to grow unchecked would inevitably lead to greater harm.
This wasn’t because she was kind-hearted and couldn’t bear to see others do evil, but because the two of them had already formed a deep enmity. If she didn’t eliminate the First Prince as soon as possible, once he went mad in the future and harmed those close to her, she would likely regret it for the rest of her life.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Xiao Minghuang’s eyes, and a faint killing intent emerged.
Since she had embarked on the path of cultivation, this was the first time she had felt such a profound desire to kill someone, to ensure their death!
A Destined Transmigrator, so what? Watch me cut him down!
Xiao Minghuang’s eyes darkened as she muttered to herself, her figure instantly disappearing from the spot.
Under the sky covered by dark clouds and the wild dance of the fire dragon, a brilliant sword light suddenly appeared, slicing through the void and heading straight for the First Prince.
“Hmph! Finally here, are you?”
The First Prince let out a cold snort. The pitch-black fire dragon obeyed his command as if it were an extension of his own arm. Its massive claws swooped down fiercely, deflecting the sword’s radiant energy with a single strike. The redirected force slammed into the ground, carving out a colossal, bottomless crater.
In the next moment, Xiao Minghuang’s figure appeared in the sky, clad in a luxurious pale golden gown, holding a golden longsword in her hand. The blade shimmered with dazzling golden light, resembling a golden gemstone, exuding a sharp and chilling aura that was suffocating.
Their gazes met, and the air seemed to freeze.
On one side, a fiery dragon danced wildly, its flames scorching the heavens; on the other, sword shadows filled the sky, stars shining brightly.
There was no unnecessary exchange.
Both Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince knew it well.
Only one of them would survive.
“Princess Ziwei, prepare to meet your end!”
With a thunderous roar that echoed across the sky, the First Prince moved, charging toward Xiao Minghuang. His palms swung, and clusters of black flames shot toward her like rain, vast in number, enveloping her as if a black firestorm had descended.
Seeing this, a trace of seriousness flashed in Xiao Minghuang’s eyes. With a flick of her wrist, her sword swept out, and a brilliant surge of sword light erupted, crisscrossing like a celestial net, layer upon layer, densely interwoven, pressing forward to collide fiercely with the black firestorm.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!!
A series of heavy impacts resounded.
Flames scattered, and the sword net shattered, falling to the ground. Within a radius of ten thousand feet, the ground was pockmarked with craters of various sizes, as if it had just endured a meteor shower.
Gradually, the earth calmed, and the dust settled.
A figure emerged, radiant and elegant, with long black hair cascading like a waterfall behind her. Her robes fluttered, her demeanor peerless, and an aura of supreme dominance emanated from her brows.
Xiao Minghuang took a step forward in the void, golden light shimmering around her. She looked down at the First Prince and spoke softly:
“First Prince, is this all your strength?”
“If this is all you have, then your life ends here.”
The First Prince’s lips twitched, his eyes filled with anger and shock. In his heart, he exclaimed:
“How is this possible? I attacked with the full power of my peak Spring Realm cultivation, even unleashing a portion of the Black Dragon Flame’s might, yet I only managed to draw even with Princess Ziwei?!”
In his original estimation, this strike should have either killed Princess Ziwei outright or at least severely wounded her.
Yet now, it had only resulted in a stalemate!
Moreover, judging from her composed demeanor, she clearly hadn’t used her full strength.
“Hmph! That was only a tenth of my power. Next, I’ll send you to your grave!”
As soon as the words left his mouth, the First Prince charged again, both fists striking out. Pillars of black flame erupted from his fists, resembling coiling dragons, roaring with scorching heat as they surged toward Xiao Minghuang.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang’s figure moved like lightning, almost transforming into a beam of white light. Her sword surged like the tides, silver light rippling like layers of seawater. In an instant, it transformed into a vast ocean, enveloping the entire sky and earth.
“Thousand Waves Overlapping Tides!”
Suddenly.
A clear, ethereal voice rang out, like a sound from beyond the heavens, abruptly blooming.
Xiao Minghuang’s sword light shifted, and the ocean-like waves churned violently, forming a massive tsunami that rushed toward the First Prince.
Boom!!!
The sound of violent collisions echoed as a series of explosions erupted in mid-air, sending rippling waves that shook everything on the ground, flinging debris into the air.
The First Prince was forced back by wave after wave of attacks, overwhelmed as if submerged in a tidal sea.
Xiao Minghuang’s strength was far greater than he had ever imagined!
The First Prince’s expression turned extremely grim. He had never expected that in just one day, Princess Ziwei’s power would have improved so dramatically.
Moreover, during their battle, he could faintly sense an overwhelming force of nature emanating from her. This power was incredibly profound—elusive yet omnipresent, seemingly weak yet insurmountable. It left him feeling frustrated, as if he had strength but nowhere to direct it.
He had never experienced such a sensation before.
At that moment, the voice of the Medicine King rang out from within the ring.
“Kid, that woman has already received the blessing of the Xia Dynasty’s imperial fortune. Within this kingdom, unless your strength far surpasses hers, there is no chance of defeating her. You’d better flee now!”
He knew Xiao Yan’s personality well. In this state, such advice would not only fall on deaf ears but would also provoke him to fight to the death without retreating.
Sure enough.
“Master, how can you say such a thing? We’ve endured so much hardship to subdue the Black Dragon Flame! All for the sake of defeating Princess Ziwei. Now that we finally have a chance to surpass her, how can we just give up?!”
The First Prince roared inwardly, his face filled with unwillingness.
To defeat Xiao Minghuang, he had endured the agony of the Black Dragon Flame’s poison, which had disfigured him and subjected him to constant torment as if his heart were being burned by flames. Now that success was within reach, he could not possibly abandon the victory that was so close at hand.
“Fine. If it comes to that, I will lend you a hand when necessary.”
Hearing this, the First Prince did not show any sign of relief.
Yesterday, during the subduing of the Black Dragon Flame, he had grown suspicious of the Medicine King’s actions.
He worried that this mysterious powerhouse might not truly be committed to helping him grow. Perhaps, he was waiting for the right moment to seize his body once he reached a certain stage.
Thus, he tried to avoid relying on the Medicine King’s power as much as possible, hoping to break free from the latter’s influence.
“…We’ll see when the time comes…”
The First Prince responded vaguely, then let out a fierce shout and charged forward once more.
Within the ring’s space.
The Medicine King’s expression darkened.
Yesterday, during the subduing of the Black Dragon Flame, Xiao Yan’s consciousness had fallen into chaos amidst extreme pain. Seizing the opportunity, he had attempted to take over the body.
But to his surprise, at the critical moment, Xiao Yan had successfully subdued the Primordial Flame and regained consciousness.
Although he had withdrawn in time, it seemed that Xiao Yan had noticed something, greatly reducing his trust in him.
Since yesterday, there had been no communication between them.
“Damn it! Even if you’ve become cautious, you’re still blinded by anger. That woman is not someone you can defeat!”
From within the ring’s space, he could also sense what was happening outside.
Princess Ziwei’s displayed strength had already transcended the Four Forbidden Realms, reaching the Five Forbidden Realms, and even showed signs of surpassing it. Such talent was no less than that of the prodigies from the sacred lands and noble families.
It must be known that even at the peak of his youth, he had only reached the Three Forbidden Realms at most.
Yet, Princess Ziwei, at such a tender age, has already stepped into the Five Forbidden Realms. Her future achievements are simply unimaginable!
“Princess Ziwei must not be made an enemy!”
The Medicine King’s expression turned grave as he fell into deep thought.
Outside.
Under the dense, misty sky, the battle between Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince had reached a fever pitch.
The two forbidden prodigies fought fiercely at the edge of the wilderness. With every move, spiritual patterns intertwined, divine light crisscrossed, the earth trembled, mountains and rivers were damaged, and everything was obliterated.
Waves of energy swept through the surroundings like a storm, causing all nearby scenes to collapse in chaos. Countless mountains, rivers, and vegetation turned to dust under their collisions.
For a moment, the winds and clouds shifted, and the sun and moon lost their light.
Boom! Boom! Boom!!
Every collision between Xiao Minghuang and the First Prince produced earth-shattering explosions, filling the heavens and earth with violent spiritual energy fluctuations.
Almost every major city in Great Xia activated its protective formations to avoid being affected by the aftermath of the battle.
“Who is that person, able to fight with the Princess for so long?!”
“With the blessing of the nation’s fortune, even a Divine Sea Realm cultivator might not be a match for the Princess within Great Xia. What is the origin of this person?”
A group of Divine Sea Realm experts from Great Xia gathered together, watching the two figures battling in the distance, discussing fervently.
At this moment, someone suddenly spoke up:
“Everyone, I observe that this person seems somewhat similar to the First Prince…”
“This person’s appearance is completely ruined. Why do you think he is the First Prince?”
“His aura… and reasoning!”
The person replied:
“A month ago, I had a brief encounter with the First Prince at a banquet in the Prince of Wu’an’s residence. His aura left a deep impression on me.”
“Moreover, judging from the First Prince’s character, he is not one to remain silent. The Grand Competition is an unprecedented event. How could he be absent?”
Hearing this, everyone fell silent, and no one opposed his words.
This person was most likely the First Prince.
“If that’s the case, then this person should indeed be the First Prince. But why has he become like this now?”
“That is unknown. We can ask him after the Princess captures him.”
The Divine Sea Realm city lords present were full of confidence in Xiao Minghuang. No one believed that the Princess would be defeated.
After all, with the blessing of the nation’s fortune, even a Spirit Seed Realm cultivator might not have a full chance of defeating Xiao Minghuang within Great Xia.
Hum!!!
The sky trembled as the First Prince became enraged. His body was enveloped in black flames, and his aura surged dramatically. In an instant, he stepped into the Divine Sea Realm, and his power continued to grow, reaching a level comparable to the Second Level of the Divine Sea Realm.
He unleashed his final trump card—the Innate Fire: Black Dragon Flame!
A pitch-black fire dragon, spanning hundreds of feet, blotted out the sky and rolled through the dark clouds like thunder, charging towards Xiao Minghuang, causing everyone’s hearts to tremble.
On the other side.
“My loyal millions of subjects and immortal nation… I beseech you, lend me your strength!”
Xiao Minghuang softly chanted, as if singing an ancient, timeless ballad or conducting an ancient ritual from an endless age ago. Subtle strands of energy flowed in from all directions, like countless rivers converging into a vast ocean, transforming into an endless, boundless sea.
At this moment, an immense and boundless power coalesced. Above Xiao Minghuang’s head, a crown of golden fortune materialized, and a small seal flew out from within her, hovering high in the sky. The intangible force of fortune almost solidified, swirling around her like a hymn to an infinitely majestic deity. Her momentum surged forward, unstoppable and limitless, completely overshadowing the First Prince’s aura.
In her palm, golden light flickered as she thrust her sword forward. The sword’s energy surged like a celestial river, its radiance akin to a galaxy of stars. In an instant, it pierced through the vast expanse of dark clouds, nearly tearing a hole in the sky!
The golden light illuminated the heavens, pressing relentlessly against the black clouds, and struck the black dragon with a resounding force.
Boom!
The deafening roar shook the heavens and the earth, causing the very fabric of space to tremble. Cracks spread from the ground to the sky, as if the world itself was on the brink of destruction.
Crack!
Amidst the continuous explosions, a crisp sound suddenly rang out.
Accompanied by the clear sound of shattering, a distinct crack appeared on the black dragon’s head.
In the blink of an eye, the crack rapidly expanded, spreading across its entire body.
Before the First Prince could even react, the massive, mountain-like black dragon exploded in mid-air, disintegrating into fine powder. Black flames scattered like a dazzling rain of fireworks.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!!!
The black flames were instantly extinguished, vanishing into the void.
Then, the sword’s energy continued forward, obliterating everything in its path.
Translator: Glariosa
Editor: Ruu
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