Chapter 129: The Power of the Soaring Serpent! (3/3)

Once the various Human Sovereigns learned of the power held by the Zhao Dynasty, the four top-tier dynasties led a multitude of experts to march against them.

"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"

Those capable of venturing toward the Zhao Dynasty to contend with its experts were all at the Human Sovereign realm, traversing the skies through flight.

"Fellow Human Sovereigns, the Zhao Dynasty lies ahead. Be vigilant as we fly; we must guard against potential ambushes." Lu Haoming looked ahead with a solemn expression. Even as a powerhouse at the Human Sovereign level, he had to be extremely cautious regarding the Zhao Dynasty's might. This battle was of monumental importance; it would determine the fate of the entire Xuanwu Continent.

"Understood!"
"Rest assured, Brother Lu."

Cang Potian, a top expert from the Cangyan Dynasty, and Hong Guanyin, a top expert from the Changhong Dynasty, scanned their surroundings and spoke in deep, resonant voices. The other Human Sovereigns nodded in succession. Nine peak-stage Human Sovereigns flew at the vanguard, followed by those in the middle and early stages of the realm.

"The Zhao Dynasty is right ahead. I must make thorough preparations before we arrive. Upgrade—and it must be to the limit!" Qin Feng gazed forward, taking a deep breath. While flying, he tapped the "+" sign visible in his right-eye peripheral view, bringing up his personal interface.

Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Early Human Sovereign
Strength: 9.2 million jin (+10) (+1000) (+10000)

"A strength of 9.2 million jin has already reached the peak combat power of a Human Sovereign, but I fear it is far from enough to contend with the Zhao Dynasty!" Qin Feng murmured to himself as he studied the interface.

+10000
+10000
+10000
+10000
...

Qin Feng’s fingers tapped rapidly on the buttons, his strength surging continuously.

"Hiss!"

When the power within his body reached ten million jin, his blood and Qi suddenly churned violently. A colossal serpent formed within his dantian, letting out a roar that sounded like a dragon, yet was not.

"Careful!"
"Everyone, be alert!"

Cang Potian, Hong Guanyin, and Lu Haoming’s expressions changed drastically. They revealed deep wariness and shouted loudly.

"What is happening?"
"What was that just now?"

King Tiancheng and the other Human Sovereigns looked around with fearful, anxious expressions, searching their surroundings intently. They had heard a roar and felt a profound sense of heart-palpitating dread, as if they were being hunted by a ferocious beast.

"What is going on? Why did a giant snake form once my strength hit ten million jin? Wait, it’s not an ordinary snake—does this snake have wings on its back? A winged serpent?" Qin Feng was also stunned and puzzled. He was not feigning it; he truly did not understand the transformation occurring within his dantian.

"Everyone, stay on your guard. Do not let your focus slip," Lu Haoming commanded with stern authority, admonishing the other Human Sovereigns.

Lu Haoming, Cang Potian, and Hong Guanyin searched the area, but found nothing unusual, as if the roar they had heard was merely an illusion.

"Let’s go, continue moving forward!" Lu Haoming took a deep breath, exuding a powerful aura as he flew rapidly ahead.

"What on earth is happening?" Qin Feng, unable to grasp the changes within, looked back at his personal interface.

Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Early Human Sovereign
Strength: The power of one Teng-Snake (+1) (+10) (+1000) (+10000)

"The power of a Teng-Snake? That’s right, this winged serpent looks exactly like the Teng-Snake from the myths and legends of my past life—a type of immortal beast. Could it be that when one’s strength reaches ten million jin, the blood and Qi in the body condense into a Teng-Snake? That must be it!" Seeing the changes in the system interface and drawing upon the explosive knowledge from his previous life, Qin Feng quickly deduced the cause of his transformation.

"Continue!"

Qin Feng lagged at the back of the group, and the other Human Sovereigns paid him no mind, considering his cultivation was only at the early Human Sovereign stage. Moreover, he appeared to have just stepped into the realm, making him the weakest among them.

"+1."

This time, Qin Feng did not click the "+10000" button. If he had, it would have added ten thousand units of ten million jin of force, which would have shattered his body.

+1
+1
+1
+1
...

Qin Feng tapped the "+1" button rapidly. His strength increased continuously, and more Teng-Snakes condensed within his dantian. Each time one formed, it emitted that dragon-like roar, startling the other Human Sovereigns and keeping them in a state of nervous tension.

"Snap."

A bloodstain appeared on the skin of Qin Feng’s hand.

"Cough, cough, cough."

A dull pain radiated from his chest. Thanks to his body’s recovery capabilities, the wound began to heal rapidly, causing an itchy sensation. Qin Feng coughed, and specks of blood were expelled.

"Have I reached the limit?" Qin Feng murmured, looking at his personal interface.

Name: Qin Feng
Realm: Early Human Sovereign
Strength: The power of ninety-eight Teng-Snakes (+1) (+10) (+1000) (+10000)

"I wonder what level my current strength is at? I hope it will be enough to deal with the Zhao Dynasty." Qin Feng whispered, following the other Human Sovereigns as they flew silently toward their destination.

"Friends coming from afar, we welcome you most heartily."

A loud laugh echoed from ahead. Over twenty figures appeared, radiating immense power as they flew rapidly toward the group.

"Everyone, be careful!" Lu Haoming sensed the overwhelming pressure emanating from the newcomers, his expression turning grave as he spoke in a low voice.

Cang Potian and Hong Guanyin drew their weapons from their backs, gripping them tightly while staring ahead with heavy eyes. The other Human Sovereigns—whose bodies themselves were their greatest weapons—felt their blood surging as they glared at the opposition.

"If friends come, the Zhao Dynasty welcomes them; this place is a holy land! If enemies come, this place is a mountain of blades and a sea of fire—a living hell! Are you friends or enemies?"

Zhao Haiyun, clad in armor, exuded a terrifying aura. He scanned Cang Potian, Hong Guanyin, and Lu Haoming with a scornful smirk. The newcomers were not weak, but compared to their Clan Leader, they were nothing! Their leader alone could sweep away a hundred Human Sovereigns. Zhao Hongjun, Zhao Youquan, Zhao Haitian, and the other martial cultivators all wore expressions of arrogance, contempt, and disdain.

"We come with no malicious intent!" Lu Haoming, the top expert of the Tianyu Dynasty, stepped forward with a solemn face. He cupped his hands and said in a deep voice, "We only hope the Zhao Dynasty will cease its hostilities and coexist peacefully with the other dynasties. Please abide by the regulations of the Xuanwu Continent and do not attack other dynasties without cause."

"Ridiculous!" Zhao Haiyun’s brow furrowed with deep dissatisfaction as he spoke coldly, "How we act in the Zhao Dynasty is not for the likes of you to dictate!"

"We only wish for the Zhao Dynasty to observe the rules of the Xuanwu Continent. Otherwise, once war breaks out, it will be a catastrophic loss for both sides," Cang Potian said loudly, holding his Heaven-War Halberd, his presence sharp enough to cleave through anything.