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The iron staff, forged from ten-thousand-year Mysterious Iron, shattered the air and turned into a black shadow that smashed down directly on Xing Mietian's head.

"Bring it on!"

With a single swipe of his hand, Xing Mietian summoned a thick shield in front of him. At first glance, the shield seemed lackluster and unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, it was found to be profound, imposing, and imbued with a ferocious aura; this shield was certainly no ordinary item.

"Boom!!!"

The staff struck the shield heavily, emitting a deafening roar.

"Pop!"

A sudden flash of transparent halo appeared on the shield, repelling the long staff before it transformed into a light sword and slashed towards Liu Yifei.

A look of surprise flashed in Liu Yifei's eyes, he had thought the shield in Xing Mietian's hand was a high-grade defensive treasure. He hadn't expected the shield to also have offensive capabilities. Treasures that integrated both attack and defense were rare indeed. "Break!" Liu Yifei swung his staff, knocking the oncoming light sword flying away.

In the first round, the two were evenly matched, neither gaining the upper hand.

"Interesting." A smile flickered at the corner of Xing Mietian's mouth. "Your strength is quite decent, but compared to Dugu Jingtian… you are still a bit lacking." While speaking, Xing Mietian took out his Eight Trigrams Seal. Spiritual energy frantically surged from all directions and was absorbed by the Eight Trigrams Seal, which then radiated a brilliant and dazzling light.

"Spiritual Treasure!" Liu Yifei's pupils suddenly contracted.

"That's right, a Spiritual Treasure." Xing Mietian let out a long howl towards the sky before unleashing a fierce attack on Liu Yifei. He wielded the Eight Trigrams Seal in his left hand and the shield in his right, attacking and defending in a very practiced and skillful manner.

Spiritual Treasures were the most top-tier items in the Mortal World, capable of tremendous power. Liu Yifei and Xing Mietian were evenly matched in strength, but now that Xing Mietian had brought out a Spiritual Treasure, the situation suddenly changed, and Liu Yifei began to be pushed back step by step.

"Where is your Spiritual Treasure? Bring it out!" Xing Mietian mocked as he attacked. "Didn't Dugu Jingtian give you his Spiritual Treasure, the Tenfold Mountain, before he abdicated?"

Liu Yifei felt a bitter sweetness in his heart. He had indeed harbored hopes, wishes that Dugu Jingtian would give him the Tenfold Mountain… but Dugu Jingtian had taken the Tenfold Mountain with him into the Little Heavenly Realm, shattering Liu Yifei's dreams… He too had once possessed a Spiritual Treasure, but sadly, it had been destroyed…

"Bang!"

Liu Yifei took a hit, his face turned pale, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Hahaha…" Xing Mietian laughed heartily to the sky. "With the likes of you as the Human Emperor, the Human Race's extinction is not far off! How about this, if you kneel and kowtow in surrender, I'll spare your life! What do you say?"

Humiliation! Such humiliation!

It was the ultimate disgrace!

Filled with fury and feeling as if his lungs would explode, Liu Yifei mustered all his strength and roared, "Come, people! Capture the assassin!!!" In his moment of crisis, Liu Yifei started calling for help. Fighting with greater numbers might be somewhat shameless, but it was better than losing his life, right?

"Tap tap tap…"

"Rumble rumble…"

A large number of soldiers ran from all directions, swarming in countless numbers, easily over a hundred thousand strong.

"Hmph!" Xing Mietian snorted coldly. "Can't beat me in a duel, so you just call for help! You truly are shameless. You're nothing compared to Dugu Jingtian! Even though he was very despicable, he would never resort to bullying with numbers! Liu Yifei, I despise you! Just wait, one day I will kill you! You don't deserve to be the Human Emperor!" Having said that, Xing Mietian quickly made his escape. No matter how arrogant he was, he dared not fight against over a hundred thousand soldiers. It must be remembered that those rushing over were not ordinary soldiers; they were the elite of the Imperial City, all strong in their own right. Once trapped by their encirclement, it would become very difficult to break out.

Xing Mietian, although arrogant, was very rational in his actions. As soon as he realized something was amiss, he would retreat immediately, without any hesitation or delay.

Being able to judge the situation and act accordingly is a smart person's way of saving their own life.

Persisting stubbornly in one's own course will only lead to one's demise.

"Chase him! Don't let him get away!" Liu Yifei bellowed furiously. He had suffered a great loss today, and if he couldn't keep Xing Mietian here, his face would be utterly thrown away.

Tens of thousands of soldiers frantically gave chase but still failed to catch him. The main reason was Xing Mietian's escape was too fast; he disappeared in the blink of an eye. If Dugu Jingtian had not left, there might have been a chance to capture Xing Mietian, but as for Liu Yifei... he was a bit lacking in experience.

"Bastard!!!"

"Damn it!!!"

"Xing Mietian! I will never stand on the same side as you!!!"

"I will kill you sooner or later!!!"

Today, Liu Yifei was hugely embarrassed. He was severely injured by the Demon Emperor Xing Mietian in his own base and even after mobilizing tens of thousands of troops for a siege, he still let Xing Mietian escape unscathed. If this got out, it would surely affect his reputation.

Liu Yifei issued a gag order, forbidding the soldiers from spreading rumors, but it was useless. There were too many people in the know, and as long as one person slipped up, the news would spread rapidly...

...

Many people were privately discussing the matter of Liu Yifei being injured by the Demon Emperor.

Some were filled with indignation, some revelled in schadenfreude... Everyone had different thoughts.

Gao Fei and He Hentian were also discussing the incident.

"The Demon Emperor really has some nerve," Gao Fei said gravely. "To dare to break into the royal palace alone to assassinate Liu Yifei? And then to leave gracefully after the failure, it's really too arrogant."

"He has the arrogance for a reason," He Hentian curled his lips. "Mainly because Liu Yifei is too weak. The Demon Emperor simply doesn't take him seriously. If your grandfather were still the Human Emperor, Xing Mietian would never have dared to do this."

"I agree with that," Gao Fei nodded. "Liu Yifei is indeed a strong figure in his own right, but compared to your grandfather and the Demon Emperor... he still falls short." Pausing, Gao Fei added, "After this incident, Liu Yifei's reputation will definitely take a hit."

"Elysium is controlled by three major races, among which the Human Race holds the most power and resources. The Demon Race and the Demon Clan are incredibly envious. In the past, your grandfather kept them in check, and they did not dare to act rashly. But now... your grandfather is gone, and Liu Yifei's capabilities are insufficient. I'm really worried. What if the Demon Race and the Demon Clan join forces to attack the Human Territory? What then? With Liu Yifei's incompetence, can he withstand the assault of the Demon and Demon Clan armies?"

"Don't be so pessimistic. There are many hidden masters in the Human Territory. If the Demon Race and the Demon Clan truly dare to attack the Human Race, those hidden masters will definitely come forward to resist. Who will lose and who will win is still uncertain then."

"Sigh... Ever since I became Crown Prince, I've become more sentimental."

"Because you have more responsibilities, you think about more things. The most important thing for you right now is to cultivate. Once you've cultivated to the Tribulation Crossing Period Great Perfection, you'll be able to replace Liu Yifei as Human Emperor and then lead the Human Race to suppress the Demon Race and Demon Clan, ensuring that the Human Race continues to thrive."

"It's easier said than done. Cultivation is a tedious and difficult thing. Without decades of dedicated practice through normal channels, it's impossible for me to reach Tribulation Crossing Period Great Perfection. If only I could get my hands on a Forbidden-breaking Pill..." He Hentian still hadn't forgotten about the Forbidden-breaking Pill.

"The Forbidden-breaking Pill really is something special," Gao Fei said, having taken a Forbidden-breaking Pill and knowing its miraculous effects. "I think that ancient Great Cultivator Duanmu Hong might still have some Forbidden-breaking Pills, right?"