Peerless Immortal Emperor in City

Chapter 685: Red Flower Palace

Qin Xuantian! The third on the Heavenly List, hailed as the greatest of all time, suspected to be the reincarnation of an ancient powerhouse! The Qin Xuantian who shattered the Boundless Vajra Sect's Mountain Protection Array, crushed Saintly Arms with a flick of his finger, and forced Buddha Knife Watanabe to submit, making the Boundless Vajra Sect obey him for five hundred years! The Qin Xuantian who incinerated Zhao Yuyang and evaporated the two-hundred-mile Ting Lake! In today's world, he was Qin Xuantian, whose fame was at its peak and whose strength was terrifying to the extreme!

It was actually him! He was actually Qin Xuantian! Everyone present was shocked. They all stared at Qin Heng in disbelief, eyes wide as if they had seen a ghost, mouths agape as if their jaws would dislocate. It was truly astonishing! No one had imagined that Qin Xuantian, rumored to be terrifyingly powerful and possibly the reincarnation of an ancient mighty figure, would actually look like a mere student! Judging by appearance alone, he looked just like a college student out for some fun!

"Spare my life! Spare my life!" Song Yuanke pleaded desperately, his demeanor utterly humble, all his previous arrogance and confidence gone. "I beg you! Qin Xuantian—no, no, Mr. Xuantian, please spare my life!" If he weren't suppressed by the Five Finger Mountain, completely unable to move, he would have likely already knelt before Qin Heng, kowtowing and begging for mercy.

The onlookers were stunned, and Lu Ziyi also looked at Song Yuanke with incredible surprise. Such a begging posture! The contrast with Song Yuanke's earlier demeanor was immense. Besides, as a dignified Semi-Saint who had perceived the Laws of heaven and earth, couldn't he face life and death with more magnanimity? To actually beg so humbly, with such a wretched attitude?

"Is there really such a Semi-Saint in the world?"

"A disgrace! A true disgrace! His integrity is worse than many Innates. Good thing this isn't wartime, or he'd definitely be a traitor!"

"Is this how a disciple of an Ancient Divine Sect behaves? It's laughable!"

"He probably wet his pants out of fear, didn't he?"

Many couldn't help but mock Song Yuanke. His drastic shift from arrogance to subservience naturally provoked disgust.

"How dare you! Who gave you the nerve to talk about me?!" Song Yuanke roared at them. He feared Qin Heng, but not these people. He snarled through clenched teeth, "I'll remember you all! None of you will escape!"

The mockers immediately fell silent, shrinking back and not daring to speak further. After all, the Encompass Starry Pavilion was a powerhouse among the Ancient Divine Sects, an existence they absolutely could not afford to offend.

"What use is there in remembering them?" Qin Heng shook his head lightly, raised a hand, and said indifferently, "You're about to die."

"No, no, no! Mr. Xuantian, I believe you won't! You surely won't!" Song Yuanke shook his head repeatedly, pleading desperately with Qin Heng. "There's no benefit to you in killing me! As long as you don't kill me, whatever you ask, I'll... No, no, no! AHHH!"

By the end, Song Yuanke's voice had become a scream of utter terror, filled with despair, fear, and, of course, boundless resentment and hatred.

Because he saw Qin Heng raise his palm and condense a colossal hand, hundreds of meters long, that easily enveloped the Five Finger Mountain. Then, it pressed down fiercely!

BOOM!

The earth trembled, and the surrounding ground cracked, fissures spreading out densely like a spiderweb. The Five Finger Mountain, which had been suppressing Song Yuanke, was driven into the ground by this palm strike. Only a small part of its tallest middle peak remained visible above the surface. As for Song Yuanke, he had been crushed and forced underground by the Five Finger Mountain. The terrifying power in the colossal hand seemed capable of annihilating anything; even a true Saint struck by such a blow would likely have their body and soul obliterated, utterly and irrevocably dead!

Song Yuanke, a mere Semi-Saint, could not possibly withstand such force. The instant the Five Finger Mountain descended, he disintegrated into countless fragments of flesh and vanished without a trace. Essentially, he ceased to exist. Then, the Five Finger Mountain dispersed into Yuan Qi and disappeared.

GASP! The people around couldn't help but draw a sharp breath. They had seen Song Yuanke pulverized, and all were stunned into silence. Dead! Clean and decisive! Absolutely no hesitation! It was truly like crushing an ant—so effortless, done with consummate ease!

Many people couldn't help but look towards Qin Heng—at this tall, thin, handsome youth who appeared to be a student of eighteen or nineteen, exuding a peak Innate aura, yet had casually slain a Semi-Saint! He didn't look at all like someone capable of killing a Semi-Saint. But the reality told them: this person was strong. Exceedingly strong. Unbelievably, unimaginably powerful!

"Greetings, Mr. Xuantian!"

"Greetings, Mr. Xuantian!"

These people bowed to Qin Heng. Whether they were Innates or Semi-Saints from the Martial Dao world, or Transcendents from foreign lands, all lowered their heads and bowed respectfully. No one dared show the slightest disrespect. In the world of Transcendents, the strong were revered. As long as one was powerful enough, they deserved utmost respect. Disrespecting the strong often came at a price—usually one's life.

Lu Ziyi also looked at Qin Heng in surprise. She knew he was strong, but she hadn't imagined he would be *this* powerful. At this moment, for the first time, a sliver of doubt about herself arose in her heart.

Can I really defeat him? We're both at the peak of the Innate realm, so how can he be so much stronger?

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Just then, the sound of wind suddenly swept through the land, and the temperature plummeted. Moments ago, the sun had been shining brightly, but now snowflakes actually began to drift down. The celestial phenomena were changing! The weather had altered abruptly! Could it be that another peak Semi-Saint, one on the verge of truly stepping into the Sacred Domain, is arriving? Many people looked up at the sky, their expressions filled with astonishment. Just how many powerful experts would the opening of this Changping Battlefield Secret Realm attract?

"Hahaha! The unparalleled Qin Xuantian, truly living up to your name! The mighty master of the Big Dipper Star Palace is like an ant in your hands!" The voice was seductive and stirring, igniting a warmth in people's hearts that starkly contrasted with the sudden icy weather.

Simultaneously, clusters of bright red petals drifted down from the sky. Upon landing, they took root and blossomed into vibrant, lush flowers, creating a path of crimson blooms amidst the falling snow.

Witnessing this, everyone present, except for Qin Heng and Lu Ziyi, felt their hearts pound. Their eyes even grew unfocused. The Semi-Saints recovered quickly, but many of the Innates appeared captivated.

"Red Flower Palace!" Lu Ziyi's delicate brows furrowed slightly. She said to Qin Heng, "We should leave."

"Haha! Saintess of the Jade Pool, why such a hurry?" the seductive voice sounded once more.

This time, it was accompanied by wafts of fragrant wind. A young woman, exuding countless charms and a deadly allure, descended from the sky, drifting to Qin Heng's side. She was draped in pink gauze, her lovely figure partially concealed, partially revealed.

She appeared to be in her early twenties, with exquisite curves, fair skin, and delicate features—an absolute top-tier beauty. Her aura was one of flirtatious charm, carrying a fatal temptation.

The pink gauze fluttered, clearly revealing her slender waist and long legs. However, it was tightly wrapped around crucial areas, concealing them. Yet, as the light fabric shifted, it would loosen tantalizingly, drawing the eye.

The woman swayed before Qin Heng, her breath as fragrant as orchids. She leaned in close, her eyes like silk, and purred, "Little brother, you're so valiant and handsome. Would you be willing to share a night of passion with this humble lady?"