Chapter 438: Ranked Second in Cultivation Among the Dynastic Emperors of Yu

Boom!

The exact moment that sovereign-like figure manifested, the Great Yu cultivators concealed within the shadows moved in unison. Vile ghosts ran rampant and demons plagued the mortal realm, entrapping every cultivator who sought to rush toward the State Governor's grand estate.

The sovereign silhouette stood loftily above the State Governor's grand estate, his gaze akin to dragon eyes, naturally exuding an aura of malevolent energy.

He extended his massive hand, turning the sky dark as a palm the size of nearly half the city pressed downward, its inner depths containing layer upon layer of space that twisted and turned, whipping up a tempest of spiritual energy.

If this single palm were to fall, this Hanshui City would undoubtedly be reduced to a domain of the dead!

"How dare you, thief!"

State Governor Lu roared in fury, his voice echoing like vibrating thunder, causing the surrounding space to ripple in visible, layered waves.

"Disperse!"

State Governor Lu flipped both hands upward in a posture of propping up the heavens, resembling a giant that stood between heaven and earth, lifting up the massive palm of the sovereign silhouette!

Boom—

The two forces collided, like heavenly thunder entangling with subterranean fire, erupting with boundless, infinite energy!

The sovereign-like figure withdrew his palm, the injury upon his hand healing at a sluggish pace, a hint of surprise touching his expression.

"Oh? From what We know, you, a mere junior, are only at the Body Integration Stage. To think you could actually withstand Our Universe Within the Palm. It seems the power of the State Fortune has granted you a significant elevation."

"Who are you!" Having withstood this palm strike head-on, State Governor Lu felt his five viscera and six bowels vibrating continuously. Had it not been for the protection of the State Fortune's power, this single blow would have left him either dead or severely crippled.

He faced the adversary as if confronting a mortal threat, a sense of foreboding rising within his heart; the opponent had indeed planned this thoroughly.

Although theoretically speaking, under the enhancement of the State Fortune's power, he could reach the early Tribulation Transmutation Stage, that was predicated on proficient mastery. He had only taken office a few days ago and was not yet familiar with the State Fortune's power.

"Our name is Wu Youdao."

"Wu Youdao?!"

Lu Yang was slightly surprised, not expecting it to be this person. Ever since learning that the Great Yu cultivators were restless, he had taken the opportunity to study the history of the Great Yu Dynasty in detail, especially the era of the two Imperial Preceptors. While records of Wu Youdao were scarce, they had left a deep impression on Lu Yang.

"Who is Wu Youdao?" By comparison, the Immortal Fairy appeared completely unlearned.

"The fifth Yu Emperor had seven sons, and Wu Youdao was the eldest son of the fifth Yu Emperor. Legend has it that when he was born, auspicious clouds descended from the heavens in the shapes of dragons and tigers, a symbol of a sovereign. His attainments on the path of cultivation were exceptionally high; he guided Qi into his body at sixteen, achieved Foundation Establishment in three months, formed his Core in six months, and possessed the most orthodox Dragon-Tiger Golden Core among First-Grade Golden Cores!"

"His speed of cultivation was too fast, quickly leaving his peers far behind, after which he vanished from sight to cultivate with total devotion."

"When the fifth Yu Emperor became terminally ill and his lifespan drew to a close, six princes vied for the succession, wishing to become the sixth Yu Emperor."

"It was at this time that Wu Youdao appeared. The six princes knew their eldest brother was the most likely to become the sixth Yu Emperor, so they decided to defeat Wu Youdao first before fighting for the throne. With just a single palm strike, Wu Youdao sent all six of his younger brothers flying, scattering severed limbs and broken remains all over the ground."

"Wu Youdao stepped over his brothers' bodies to take the throne, calmly uttering a single word, 'boring,' and became the sixth Yu Emperor. Soon after, he vanished again, passing the throne to one of his brothers. He had the shortest reign among all successive Yu Emperors."

"Later, based on that single palm strike, some deduced that Wu Youdao had already stepped into the Tribulation Transmutation Stage at that time. If that deduction holds true, then Wu Youdao's talent ranks second among all successive Yu Emperors!"

"Who is the first?"

"Naturally, it is the first Yu Emperor who founded the dynasty."

"Oh, so you're saying this Wu Youdao is actually quite strong?" The Immortal Fairy nodded, saying nothing further.

She still felt this Wu Youdao's level was rather mediocre, and the Universe Within the Palm he utilized was only of a half-baked standard.

"So it is the legendary Wu Youdao, born with the countenance of a sovereign!" State Governor Lu had naturally heard of Wu Youdao's great name; every Tribulation Transmutation Stage cultivator possessed a legendary history sufficient to leave a name in the annals of time.

"Surrender the State Fortune, and We may spare your life. We are a man of Our word," Wu Youdao said arrogantly, placing no regard upon State Governor Lu.

What of an early Tribulation Transmutation combat capacity? It was still not enough to equate to a true early Tribulation Transmutation Stage expert.

In Wu Youdao's eyes, State Governor Lu was merely a meat shield of the early Tribulation Transmutation Stage; by wearing him down slowly, he could ultimately grind him to death.

"History records that you suffered from hemorrhoids, making your backside ache whenever you sat upon the throne, which is why you became the Yu Emperor with the shortest time in office. It seems what history recorded is not false at all." State Governor Lu was also a fellow who never spared anyone with his tongue.

"You court death!" Wu Youdao's expression turned cold; no one had ever dared to speak to him in such a manner.

Whish—

With a shake of his sleeve, two masses of five-colored Qi appeared above his head. The five-colored Qi gradually took shape, condensing into a thousand-zhang-long five-clawed azure dragon and a mountain-like white tiger with hanging eyes, standing guard as protectors to his left and right.

This scene was far too terrifying; the citizens of Hanshui City trembled in fear, their hearts leaping into their throats.

"The Five-Colored Dragon-Tiger Qi—this is the legendary aura of the Son of Heaven!"

"It's over, how can anyone fight this?"

"We must believe in the Lord State Governor, the Lord State Governor will definitely have a way!"

Though the people spoke thus, they lacked confidence in their hearts, not knowing whether State Governor Lu could truly defeat Wu Youdao.

"Kill him, and obtain the power of the State Fortune!"

As the dragon and tiger charged forward, State Governor Lu showed not the slightest trace of fear. If he were to flee, the tens of millions of citizens in Hanshui City would be transformed into Wu Youdao's slaves.

"Suppress the Mountain!"

State Governor Lu drew forth the Great Seal of Huang Province and slammed it downward with fury. A colossally massive character for "Huang" manifested in the sky, transforming into a giant divine figure holding a dagger-axe, intercepting the onslaught of the dragon and tiger Qi.

This was the Mountain Suppressing Guard, manifested from the State Fortune. Named to suppress mountains, it actually served to suppress the nation; in terms of adaptability in combat, it was much stronger than State Governor Lu himself.

"To think We underestimated you, to possess such a method!" Wu Youdao cast aside his playful mind. The intelligence regarding the Mountain Suppressing Guard was something he had not mastered. If they continued fighting like this, there was no telling what other methods the power of the State Fortune held. If this absolute death trap were accidentally broken, all his efforts in Hanshui City would go to waste!

"The power of the State Fortune will surely allow Our Dragon-Tiger Qi to complete its transformation. Die!"

Wu Youdao struck out with a palm, his hand containing the universe within, resembling a great world where nothing was absent. The entire space hummed and vibrated as if generating a resonance.

State Governor Lu found himself as though mired in a swamp, drawn by an inexplicable force, making it difficult to move.

Puff—

State Governor Lu took the palm strike squarely. The hand emerged from behind State Governor Lu; his chest was pierced through, and he coughed up blood continuously. Below, those who were more faint-hearted hurriedly covered their eyes in fright.

His gaze grew dim, his life force fleeting rapidly.

Just as Wu Youdao intended to strike with another palm, State Governor Lu's dim eyes suddenly blazed with brightness. The wound on his chest healed at lightning speed. Wu Youdao's hand-withdrawal speed was a beat too slow, and his right hand actually became fused as one with State Governor Lu's chest!

A manic gleam flashed in State Governor Lu's eyes. In terms of spell-fighting techniques, he could not match Wu Youdao, who had entered the Tribulation Transmutation Stage long ago. The only thing he could compete with against Wu Youdao was the physical body.

The power of the State Fortune was continuous and unending, capable of constantly repairing an injured body.

Exchanging injuries for injuries, he would grind him to death even if it drained him completely!

"Madman!" Wu Youdao cursed roundly. His combat experience could not be considered anything less than rich, but a frantic style of fighting like State Governor Lu's was something he was seeing for the very first time!

"Come at me again, you hemorrhoid-ridden waste!" State Governor Lu laughed boisterously, his mouth full of teeth stained crimson with blood.

The second update will be at eleven o'clock

(End of this chapter)