Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady

Although the Fiery Flame King had a formidable presence, he was a Great Power of the Zifu Realm, and his aura was oppressive enough to bring countless people to their knees without them realizing it.

Shi Jian didn't waste words with the Fiery Flame King. The sword in his hand instantly launched a lethal strike. Like a flash of lightning, it cut through the air swiftly. In just an instant, it traversed a hundred feet of space, attacking the Fiery Flame King.

An elder at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, who was behind the Fiery Flame King, charged out, shouting angrily, "Looking for death!"

The answer to him was a sword. Shi Jian's sword was too fast and sharp. By the time the sword was upon him, the elder's expression suddenly changed dramatically, immediately sensing a dangerous aura. His heart cried out repeatedly, "Not good, not good, retreat quickly!"

He wanted to retreat, but it was already too late. Shi Jian's sword force had already advanced, unstoppable, slaughtering downward. The cutting edge of the sword force shredded everything, as if even the void itself was being torn apart.

Shuuu—

The cutting edge of the sword force directly annihilated all the defensive power of that elder at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, slashing right onto his body. A flash of light passed, and the elder's body immediately stiffened in mid-air. Soon, blood began to gush from his head, and the body of the elder at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm fell powerlessly, becoming a corpse.

A cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm was directly slain on the spot by a single sword strike. This scene left countless people wide-eyed in utter shock.

"Haha, impressive, impressive, truly domineering. Tsk tsk, Junior Brother Shi Jian's talent is truly far beyond my reach, really makes me feel ashamed." An Shitong, witnessing this, also laughed excitedly, simultaneously feeling a pang of self-pity. To speak of it, he was actually Shi Jian's senior brother, but his strength now compared to Shi Jian, well, he was left trailing by eighty streets. As his senior brother, he naturally felt very embarrassed.

Others, besides being shocked, were even more admiring and worshipful of Tangyu. Unexpectedly, in such a short time, he managed to cultivate Shi Jian to be so formidable. Truly worthy of an Immortal, utterly terrifying.

The Fiery Flame King's angry expression hardened instantly, looking at Shi Jian with deep, sinister eyes. His most powerful cultivator was surprisingly so easy to defeat, killed in an instant. And this was a cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm; even if he personally stepped forward, he wouldn't dare claim to achieve such a feat.

Therefore, Shi Jian's power genuinely intimidated the Fiery Flame King.

The other several cultivators at the Golden Core Realm were even more frightened, looking at Shi Jian with eyes full of a strange color. Each of them, unable to help, cast worried glances at the Fiery Flame King, wondering what he would do.

"Who exactly are you?" The Fiery Flame King looked at Shi Jian. Since when did Anyang County produce such an outstanding young powerhouse?

So young, and clearly at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, but how could his power be so immense? Such a young powerhouse, the Fiery Flame King had certainly never heard of before. Across the entire Mystic Spirit Continent, there was certainly no second person like this.

How could this be possible? Which force could nurture such a young powerhouse? If there were such a force, it would have long been renowned throughout the Mystic Spirit Continent, how could even he be unaware?

"Shi Jian." Shi Jian coldly introduced himself.

"Shi Jian?" The Fiery Flame King frowned deeply. The name seemed very familiar to him. After thinking a little, he immediately remembered, "You're that Shi Jian, known as the Sword Monarch? Also from my Fiery Flame Country, your reputation is somewhat known, this King has heard a bit. However—how could your power be so immense? You were previously just a Mystic Law Realm cultivator, how could you be at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm? You haven't joined any power, how could you achieve such a state?"

Couldn't understand, absolutely couldn't understand.

The Fiery Flame King couldn't understand, and the others even more so.

Shi Jian paid no heed: "You don't need to understand; today I'll use you to hone my sword." With that, Shi Jian struck directly, attacking the Fiery Flame King. This time, the Fiery Flame King's subordinates dared not rush forward again. Each was afraid, retreating. Facing such a powerhouse, they simply had no capital to engage in battle. If they went up, it would indeed only lead to death.

"Wait, hold on." The Fiery Flame King didn't want to battle Shi Jian, so he repeatedly called out. But Shi Jian completely ignored him, still charging with a sword full of cutting edge.

The Fiery Flame King spat, having no choice but to charge out in anger. He himself was a Great Power at the First Layer of the Zifu Realm, and upon taking action, an overwhelming presence descended, majestic and as heavy as Mount Tai. It crashed down on Shi Jian, intending to oppress Shi Jian with the might of the Zifu Realm, forming a domain to suppress Shi Jian. This was the advantage of a Great Power in the Zifu Realm, but Shi Jian was utterly unafraid, pushing his sword to the extreme.

Countless Sword Qi burst forth from his sword, each beam a terrifying slashing force. Such an edge could shred everything, enough to break through the Fiery Flame King's domain. This domain, under Shi Jian's sword, was like tofu, vulnerable and easily breached.

"What? What a powerful sword, what a terrifying sword." The Fiery Flame King was also startled, his expression grim, tension coursing through his nerves. He realized he might have underestimated this guy a bit. At this moment, the Fiery Flame King felt surrounded by a looming crisis. This sensation was very uncomfortable for him; since achieving the Zifu Realm, it was the first time he felt such pressure.

Moreover, this pressure came from a junior, merely a cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, making it even harder for him to accept.

The Fiery Flame King shouted, unleashing all his abilities, his combat experience was very rich. In this aspect, Shi Jian was evidently at a disadvantage. However, fortunately, Shi Jian was cool-headed and began his attack with a massive momentum, gaining a slight upper hand in terms of aura. Combining this with his sword force, which could flawlessly handle both offense and defense, he could steadily suppress the Fiery Flame King even when the latter resorted to using all his skills.

Tangyu stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching the battle unfold.

An Shitong and the others beside him were also astounded, such a level of combat was truly eye-opening for them.

An Miaoke wore a look of envy, "Shi Jian is really awesome, so amazing. I've realized I've got a bit of a crush on Shi Jian. What should I do?"

"Ahem, then go after him. Big brother supports you. This way, we'll be even closer as family, won't it be better?" An Shitong chuckled.

An Miaoke nodded enthusiastically, "Mhm, then big brother, you can help me. I've decided, I'll pursue Shi Jian from now on."

Tangyu shook his head and smiled. With Shi Jian's temperament, he's unlikely to consider matters of love and relationships for now. Although An Miaoke is lovely, she probably isn't suited for Shi Jian. One is as cold as ice, the other lively and a little quirky. If those two could get together, it would certainly be an interesting thing.

"Ah—" The Fiery Flame King suddenly let out a cry of agony as one of his arms was severed, blood gushing out like a fountain.

The Fiery Flame King was completely panicked and hurriedly said, "Shi Jian, stop, stop! Let's talk this over peacefully."

But Shi Jian paid no attention. The Fiery Flame King grew desperate and turned his gaze towards Tangyu's side, "An Shitong, quickly make Shi Jian stop. Let's sit down and talk this over. Our Fiery Flame Country is willing to coexist peacefully with you. No, no, damn it, stop now. Our Fiery Flame Country is willing to surrender to you, quickly stop!"

The Fiery Flame King was on the brink of madness, unable to hold on any longer. If this continued, he would clearly die here.

Compared to his Fiery Flame Country and his supreme power, his life was the most important. Without life, what meaning would anything have? Facing such a life-and-death crisis, he had to let go of all dignity and was even willing to surrender to Anyang County.

An Shitong, hearing this, looked at Tangyu, seeking his opinion.

Tangyu pursed his lips and said, "What do you think?"

An Shitong replied, "Master, I think it might be worth considering. If we can subdue the Fiery Flame Country, it wouldn't be a bad thing. With the support of someone like the Fiery Flame King, a Zifu Realm Great Power, our strength would greatly increase."

Tangyu shook his head, "You're thinking too optimistically. The Fiery Flame King, as a Zifu Realm Great Power, how could he willingly submit to your command? His actions are merely to save his own life, nothing more. Taking him in is akin to inviting a tiger into your home. Given the Fiery Flame King's years of ruling the Fiery Flame Country, his authority is still intact. There must still be many loyal to him. Keeping him would only be a threat. As long as the Fiery Flame King exists, we won't truly command his forces."

"The Fiery Flame King cannot be spared. By killing him, we solidify our position, forcing others to submit and seek a new leader. You only see the benefits without considering the risks."

An Shitong was momentarily stunned, thinking it over, and then nodded quickly, "Master's teachings are correct. I was too careless in considering this matter. So, the Fiery Flame King must not remain. Keeping him truly would be a danger. Master, I will be more cautious in the future, considering everything carefully before making decisions."

"Yes, our foundation is not yet stable, so every step must be cautious. Caution ensures longevity," Tangyu nodded.

The Fiery Flame King's pleas were futile; without Tangyu's command, Shi Jian would not cease his attack.

In despair, the Fiery Flame King ordered his subordinates, "Kill them all, come and lend your king a hand, hurry up."

The Fiery Flame King was hanging by a thread, his situation critical, and everyone could see it. At this moment, the Fiery Flame King's order for assistance caused hesitation among many, uncertain of whether to act. Taking action meant a higher chance of death.

This hesitation further infuriated the Fiery Flame King, "What are you standing around for? Hurry up and help your king."

"Ah—"

In a moment of distraction, Shi Jian severed the Fiery Flame King's other arm, a torrent of blood poured down.

An Shitong, at this moment, shouted loudly, "The Fiery Flame King is doomed today, not worth dying for! Whoever dares to act, I'll be the first to ensure their death."

With An Shitong's words, the army of Anyang County also shouted in unison, the archers drawing their bows fully, ready to unleash a deadly barrage upon An Shitong's command.