Seeing this situation, Fang Tianyang panicked for a moment. Although he was at odds with Zhou Xingdou and had been slandered by Zhou Xingdou because of Huo Lingtian, they were still from the same faction, so how could he sit idly by?
Thinking of this, Fang Tianyang respectfully said to the Dharma Image:
"Uncle Yan, this is the territory of the Xuantian Dao Sect. You need to think this through!"
The Flame Emperor looked at Fang Tianyang and said coldly:
"Tianyang, you are not qualified to represent the Xuantian Dao Sect!"
Zhou Xingdou was slightly surprised that Fang Tianyang spoke up for him, but he was not afraid of Yan Huang.
In an instant, the Heavenly Punishment Thunder Emperor Armor draped over his body erupted with the aura of heavenly punishment. Zhou Xingdou activated the Heavenly Punishment Dao Body, and a majestic heavenly might broke through the pressure, with countless bolts of lightning enveloping him.
In an instant, the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Force within his body was activated, and the Purple Star Supreme Emperor Scripture was circulated. Behind him appeared the phantoms of all the stars in the heavens, and a colossal elephant that blotted out the sky roared to the heavens amidst the stars.
At this moment, a noble purple aura rose from beneath Zhou Xingdou's feet, lifting him into the air so that he could look directly at the avatar of the Flame Emperor. Lightning flashed in his eyes, and destructive power surged within them.
"Emperor Yan, you cannot save Huo Lingtian today. If you do not believe me, you may try to take action against me!"
Today, Zhou Xingdou is like a divine being wielding power on behalf of Heaven. Even though his aura is far less powerful than that of the Flame Emperor, he is no less formidable in terms of presence.
This was the first time Zhou Xingdou had shown his full power. His mere True God realm aura was enough to make even a saint pale in comparison, but this full power was merely to bolster his own image.
He could not possibly defeat the Flame Emperor on his own, because the Flame Emperor was not on the same level as him at all. Even if the Flame Emperor was just a Dharma Avatar, he could not defeat him.
However, the opponent that Yan Huang has to face is never himself!
The majestic voice on the image of Emperor Yan became deep and resonant.
You have successfully angered me!
In an instant, the Flame Emperor's Dharma Image raised his palm, and boundless power spread out in an instant. Endless laws resounded at this moment, and even the void trembled!
But just then, a clear, ethereal voice rang out:
"Emperor Yan! Who gave you the audacity to lay a hand on my disciple!"
The ethereal music lingered, but the person was never seen.
The celestial music echoed through heaven and earth, freezing time and space, making the world stand still, instantly calming all strange phenomena and purifying the vast land.
The image of the Flame Emperor paused for a moment, flickering between light and shadow as if it were about to collapse.
Upon hearing this celestial voice, Zhou Xingdou smiled slightly. Now that he was in Tianxuan Sacred State, how could those supreme beings of Xuantian Dao Sect not know what was happening here?
They simply felt it wasn't a big deal, which is why they didn't show up.
Even if the Yan Emperor's Dharma form were to appear and attack them now, it would still be a minor issue in their eyes.
Even Tian Jiu'er only released a sound wave; her true form did not descend here. It is unknown whether she looked down on the Dharma form of the Flame Emperor.
The Xuantian Dao Sect is ultimately an unparalleled power. Even though it has declined somewhat, it is only the younger generation that has declined. Its profound foundation is something that the Great Yan Dynasty cannot easily challenge.
Don't be fooled by what Yan Huang said; it's just a matter of saving face. Even if Tian Jiu'er hadn't intervened, Yan Huang wouldn't have dared to kill Zhou Xingdou.
At most, they'll teach them a lesson.
Looking at the flickering and crumbling Yanhuang Dharma Image before him, Zhou Xingdou couldn't help but be surprised by Tian Jiu'er's strength.
A single celestial sound suppressed the supreme Dharma form; such power was simply unmatched.
At this moment, Xuanjizi's gentle, ancient voice echoed in the sky:
“Young Yan, let the younger generation resolve their own affairs. If you overstep your bounds again, I suggest you go to the Great Yan Imperial City to see if your grandfather has made any progress recently.”
These words instantly drained the power from the Yanhuang Dharma Image, leaving it without any imposing presence. The once majestic and dignified Dharma Image became ordinary and hunched over in an instant, like a flickering candle.
Xuanjizi always appears at the most opportune time, his words gentle yet laced with a hidden threat.
However, the two usually play the roles of good cop and bad cop, but this time, although Xuanjizi's words were gentle, they were extremely threatening.
He probably really looked down on the Great Yan Dynasty, otherwise he would never have said those words.
Zhou Xingdou's lips curled into a smile as he gazed intently at the Yan Emperor's Dharma Image and said:
"I told you, you cannot save Huo Lingtian today. Do you believe me now, Emperor Yan?"
To be honest, Zhou Xingdou was acting somewhat like a bully using someone else's power, but what he said was indeed true. Xuanjizi had already said that the younger generation should handle their own affairs, which meant that Zhou Xingdou would decide Huo Lingtian's fate.
The Emperor Yan's voice became low and listless. Today, he had not only lost face, but also substance. He and Huo Lingtian had utterly disgraced the Great Yan Dynasty.
But at this moment he was helpless. Tian Jiu'er's immortal voice had already suppressed the law's decree. Now this Dharma form was like water without roots. Let alone taking action, it might collapse and dissipate in the next moment.
Now, being arrogantly questioned by Zhou Xingdou, he was furious but could do nothing. Even if he came in person, he probably wouldn't be able to regain his dignity and would only lose more face.
But looking at his son, he couldn't bear it. If he didn't care about this son, why would he have made him the crown prince, and why would he have conjured up the law and decree to save his life?
Therefore, at this moment he chose to negotiate terms with Stephen Chow:
"Zhou Xingdou, spare my son, and name your price!"
Zhou Xingdou rubbed his chin. Now it seemed that killing Huo Lingtian was not worthwhile, and demanding compensation was more worthwhile.
As for whether letting Huo Lingtian go was like releasing a tiger back into the mountains, one can only say that in Zhou Xingdou's eyes, Huo Lingtian was not a tiger, but just a big rat.
As for what compensation he wanted, Zhou Xingdou's eyes flashed after a quick thought, and he smiled wickedly as he said:
"I can let Huo Lingtian go, but he injured my maid, so I want you to give me a maid in return."
Yan Huang naturally understood the meaning behind Zhou Xingdou's words, and it was impossible for him to simply give away a woman as compensation.
"Who do you want!"
Zhou Xingdou narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at the Yan Emperor's Dharma Image, and said calmly:
"I've heard that the Crown Princess of the Great Yan Dynasty has the beauty of a goddess; she would be suitable to be my maid."
Zhou Xingdou knew that the conditions couldn't be made casually. If they exceeded the Yan Emperor's bottom line, they would definitely be impossible. He had just searched his memories, and there really wasn't anything in the Great Yan Dynasty that he could fancy.
There were ten Heavenly Flame Jade pieces, which was enough for Liu Yanran to use; having more would not be of much use to her.
If there's anything else I can use, it's the Crown Princess. In my previous life, I had heard of her reputation, and I can only say that she was much stronger than Huo Lingtian.
Originally, Zhou Xingdou wanted to ask Empress Yan if she would give it to him, but after thinking about it, he realized that it was impossible, so he had to settle for something else.
Upon hearing this, the Flame Emperor's Dharma Image trembled with rage, and his fiery eyes, now riddled with cracks and crumbling, spewed forth tongues of fire.
This is not about seeking compensation; it's clearly an insult to the Great Yan Dynasty.
But after a long silence, the Flame Emperor finally lost his temper, his words laced with anger:
"The person will be delivered within three days!"
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