I’m Definitely Taking This Power-Fantasy Protagonist Role! Chapter 94

Chang Hua Yuan Jun retracted her power, her body swayed slightly, and then she suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, her complexion quickly paling by two shades. Without saying a word, she directly sat cross-legged on the spot, closed her eyes, and the small ancient divine mirror spun around her, enveloping her in a mysterious and profound aura.

Although the Emperor's sniping plan had failed and suffered huge losses, she wasn't doing any better either. The people around her spontaneously formed a protective barrier for Chang Hua Yuan Jun, remaining vigilant against any possible accidents.

Jiang Bai Yu let out a sigh of relief, giving himself a thumbs up for his quick reaction. It was truly a seamless collaboration; he had swiftly and accurately taken down the Chen family's ancestor, not giving that old man any chance to retaliate. He didn't retract his Starry Eyes, staying alert.

The speed of their advance inevitably slowed down. Taking advantage of the situation, the Emperor's cultivated cultivators swarmed in. After all, they were a colossal force that dominated the world, with numbers, warships, and spirit stones that seemed to consume the rebellious forces' energy like ants shaking a tree.

After killing one batch, another would come, fearless of life and death, which was truly annoying.

When Chang Hua Yuan Jun reopened her eyes, the heavy atmosphere that had been surrounding everyone dissipated instantly.

There was no doubt that as the center of the entire team, Chang Hua Yuan Jun's condition was crucial. If she suffered irreparable battle damage due to the Emperor midway, it would undoubtedly dampen the morale of the entire team.

"Everyone has worked hard," Chang Hua Yuan Jun said in a deep voice to comfort them. Her gaze was sharp, and her momentum showed no signs of weakening. She summoned the ancient divine mirror, which instantly transformed into a massive mouth-like spatial passage, declaring powerfully, "Full speed ahead!"

As her words fell, the warship beneath them was the first to rush into the passage, with the other warships following closely behind. After being harassed by the Emperor's cultivators for several days without a proper rest, they finally shook them off.

"These days, only the Emperor's cultivated cultivators have come to encircle us, and there has been no other movement. The sects and families we passed along the way have all been very quiet," Lin Zhao said calmly. "Everyone has been enduring under the Emperor for a long time, their bottom line pressed again and again, and they won't easily break through this thin layer of paper to rebel alongside the Ascending Immortal Academy."

"That's to be expected," Chang Hua Yuan Jun said with composure, pinpointing the issue. "They haven't joined in, nor have they taken the opportunity to attack us."

If they wanted to show loyalty to the Emperor, Chang Hua Yuan Jun's injury was the best opportunity, just like the Chen family's ancestor, who had seized the chance to strike. Yet, it was oddly calm. The Emperor's roar was loud, but the response was small; no one rushed to follow him.

Although there was no slap in the face, the Emperor's face had already been swollen from days of silence.

Lin Zhao continued, "After the Emperor's retreat, the High Priest remains silent."

A smile flickered in Chang Hua Yuan Jun's eyes. "The Emperor and the High Priest rise and fall together. The Emperor's choice to act personally instead of letting the High Priest take action already indicates something unusual. Now it can be confirmed that the last time the High Priest suffered a great loss, their injuries have yet to heal, making it impossible for them to snipe from a distance."

Now that both were injured, they could only keep sending out their cultivated cultivators for suicidal attacks. One could imagine how furious and frustrated the two must be.

Jiang Bai Yu asked, "Should we directly charge into the capital now?"

Chang Hua Yuan Jun shook her head. "No."

She said meaningfully, "Let this fire burn even brighter."

Passing through the spatial passage, the fleet of warships entered a new airspace, and the families below were shocked and astonished.

The Emperor personally took action to snipe Chang Hua Yuan Jun, and how many had seen that towering figure? Yet, the Emperor had vanished, while the fleet led by Chang Hua Yuan Jun surged forward like a bamboo shoot after rain. Those secretly observing could no longer be unaware of who had the upper hand in this conflict and who had suffered losses.

Indeed, Chang Hua Yuan Jun had something to rely on.

But that wasn't enough.

The Emperor's cultivated cultivators couldn't find this place for the time being. After days of intense battles, everyone took the opportunity to rest after shaking them off. Chang Hua Yuan Jun once again summoned the ancient divine mirror, projecting her phantom over the capital, looking down from above.

Just as the Emperor appeared with a majestic form, intending to create an irresistible grand image to force submission, Chang Hua Yuan Jun did the same, using their own methods to retaliate, provocatively challenging them face to face.

With the divine powers of the ancient mirror, distance was not an issue.

Chang Hua Yuan Jun's momentum was fierce and aggressive. "Emperor, I have recovered! Dare you come out and fight me again!"

Her voice was loud, echoing throughout the capital, even reaching other places like a thunderclap, booming and resonating.

The people below in the capital were all taken aback, looking up in shock.

Some were discussing among themselves, whispering, while others had flickering expressions, uncertain and suspicious.

"Emperor, come out and fight me!"

The voice was deafening, shaking hearts, thumping loudly.

"Useless rat!"

The output was shocking, startling many.

Some had already received news that the Ascending Immortal Academy had rebelled, but they hadn't taken it seriously. If they really had that capability, they should first kill their way to the capital. But now, they couldn't help but feel shaken. With Chang Hua Yuan Jun's provocation, given the Emperor's stubbornness and brutality, how could he allow her to do this?

The lack of response was the biggest answer.

"Emperor, fight me!"

The sounds of provocation were incessant, piercing into Lie Qing Kao's ears. His forehead throbbed with veins, and the blue snakes on his neck writhed freely, indicating his overwhelming anger.

Suddenly, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression instantly becoming a bit wilted, his gaze dark and cold, heavy with shadows.

"Vile servant!" Lie Qing Kao gritted his teeth, crushing the armrest of his chair.

His injuries had not yet healed, and his anger had worsened them, causing his blood to surge chaotically.

He exerted his utmost restraint to suppress his anger, calming the chaotic energy within him, but Chang Hua Yuan Jun's taunts and provocations were like a thorn in his flesh, ever-present, constantly challenging his patience. Since becoming the Emperor, he had never endured such humiliation and anger. Even in the Immortal Court, everyone looked down on those from the lower realms, proud of their status, always putting on airs.

Every taunt from Chang Hua Yuan Jun was like a sharp spike, deeply piercing his heart, brutally exposing his vulnerable inner self to the harsh light of day.

How many people in the entire capital heard Chang Hua Yuan Jun's ridicule, coldly watching his refusal to fight?

Humiliation and rage twisted Lie Qing Kao's face.

"Pu…"

Another mouthful of blood, his breath once again in disarray.

"Your Majesty, do not fall for her schemes," the High Priest, with his eyes covered, spoke calmly. "The more angry you are, the more pleased she becomes. It's just bluster; why not ignore her?"

Lie Qing Kao wiped the blood from his lips, staring directly at the High Priest with a sharp gaze, reprimanding, "If it weren't for your incompetence in handling matters, failing to capture the chaotic stars from beyond, and instead being heavily injured yourself, would I be in this situation today? Useless!"

The High Priest remained quiet for a moment, his voice still cold. "Those chaotic stars have a mysterious origin, suddenly intruding into this realm, causing ripples that disturbed the original fate. Only then did we realize that there were changes. They are incredibly domineering, impossible to divine or observe. After much deliberation, I barely found a thread of clues from other changing situations. I acted on your behalf to test them, and this injury is naturally also for you."

"In the past, the Immortal Court occupied this realm, treating it as their own backyard, and you submitted to the Immortal Court, giving them whatever they wanted."

"The Immortal Court supported you, while the chaotic stars supported Chang Hua Yuan Jun."

Lie Qing Kao's expression darkened further as he questioned, "Are you threatening me?"

The High Priest's expression remained indifferent. "Your Majesty is overthinking."

Lie Qing Kao's anger surged even more. He suddenly stood up, striding forward, grabbing the High Priest's collar and pulling it up fiercely, saying coldly, "If my dynasty falls, you, this esteemed High Priest, will have no way to survive either! Do you think the Immortal Court will treat you as one of their own?"

The High Priest said nothing.

Lie Qing Kao impatiently threatened, "Speak!"

The High Priest, with his eyes covered, unable to see his expression, twitched his facial muscles twice. "What does Your Majesty want me to say?"

Lie Qing Kao coldly questioned, "Fulfill your duties and say what you should say!"

The High Priest replied, "I cannot see the future of the dynasty."

Lie Qing Kao's gaze instantly turned cold.

The High Priest continued, "Nor can I see the future of Chang Hua Yuan Jun. The future is chaotic, impossible to divine or observe; the power of the chaotic stars from beyond has completely obscured the heavenly secrets."

Lie Qing Kao suddenly threw him aside, angrily scolding, "Useless!"

The High Priest was like a puppet, completely unaffected by Jiang Bai Yu's earlier outburst and breakdown, as if he had exhausted all his energy and spirit, leaving only a lifeless shell. "Now, only by asking the Immortal Court to intervene can we hope to turn the situation around."

Lie Qing Kao was like a trapped beast, irritable and helpless.

Since the establishment of the dynasty, there had been those who resisted and those who were disobedient, building an immense authority with unstoppable strength. As time passed, this authority gradually slipped away, with various places stirring restlessly, until Chang Hua Yuan Jun openly declared rebellion, representing that the dynasty was truly not what it used to be.

Chang Hua Yuan Jun must die outside the capital. If she really led her subordinates to charge into the capital, the ambitious ones who intended to take a bite out of the dynasty would all have their seals lifted.

But if they asked the Immortal Court to intervene, that kind of humiliation of being trampled underfoot was something Lie Qing Kao found hard to endure.

The High Priest seemed to see through his thoughts, his calm tone vaguely revealing sarcasm. "Your Majesty is supported by the Immortal Court; even as a messenger, they wouldn't completely disregard your face, merely putting others in a difficult position."

Lie Qing Kao squeezed out through clenched teeth, "Shut up!"

The High Priest said, "To assist Your Majesty, I have already exhausted my energy and am unworthy of occupying the position of High Priest. Once the messenger descends, perhaps a new priest will be born to assist Your Majesty in ruling the dynasty."

Lie Qing Kao's expression was as ugly as if he had been punched.

A thunderclap sounded, "Lie Qing Kao, come out and fight me!"

Chang Hua Yuan Jun once again called out the Emperor's true name, undoubtedly a further humiliation.

Lie Qing Kao gasped for breath, his eyes bloodshot with rage. "Vile servant, you go too far!"

Useless rage +1 +1 +1 +1…

The previous battle had inflicted considerable damage on him. If it weren't for the High Priest sharing some of the burden, his injuries would have been far worse.

He had thought it would at least be a mutual destruction, but he didn't expect Chang Hua Yuan Jun to recover so quickly and press the attack, putting him in this predicament.

How infuriating!

So infuriating!

He would make that vile servant wish she could neither live nor die!