Peerless Immortal Emperor in City

Chapter 828 828: Clever in Vain!

Qin Heng held Qing Ya's neck, lifting her into the air.

No matter how this Sacred Master-level powerhouse struggled or screamed, she couldn't break free. His power was overwhelming, rendering any resistance futile under the level of a Great Saint.

Moreover, in this Secret Realm of Time-Space Seal, although people retained their realms, the power they could actually exert was a tier lower.

Thus, although Qing Ya was a Sacred Master, she was only somewhat stronger than a Semi-Saint in reality.

To the current Qin Heng, she was nothing more than an ant.

The Palace Master of Guanghan Palace was at a loss, wanting to save Qing Ya but not daring to act, given that Qin Heng's terrifying strength was displayed in his previous battle with King of Shang, Wu Yi.

If Guanghan Palace were to become enemies with such a powerhouse now, while it might not be annihilated, it would surely become a laughingstock, losing all face.

——The defense of this Taiyin Star Deity Palace is unparalleled in the world. Even a Great Emperor couldn't break through, but if this powerhouse remained in the world, Guanghan Palace would forever be confined to the Taiyin Star Deity Palace, a turtle hiding for countless millennia.

A dignified Ancient Divine Sect, if reduced to such a plight, would be the butt of jokes, and those ancient Deities and even Saint Emperors who had long left would likely disown any relation with Guanghan Palace to save face.

Too shameful.

However, Qing Ya was, after all, an Elder of Guanghan Palace and the Palace Master's senior sister; she couldn't bear to watch Qing Ya being held by Qin Heng.

After a moment of hesitation.

The Palace Master spoke, her tone sincere and exceedingly humble: "Mr. Qin, I have just emerged from seclusion in this world, unaware of external events, and did not recognize you. It was not intentional to offend you.

As they say, ignorance is no crime. She is somewhat hot-headed, and I implore you, Mr. Qin, to forgive her and let her go. I am willing to apologize on behalf of Guanghan Palace and meet any requests you may have.

As long as it does not affect the core interests of Guanghan Palace, I can consider agreeing."

Beside her, Shao Ying was dumbfounded, staring blankly at the Palace Master of Guanghan Palace. She never would have expected the Palace Master to display such humility and respect towards Qin Heng.

Too exaggerated!

It was truly too exaggerated!!

In Shao Ying's understanding, the Palace Master of Guanghan Palace ought to be a high and mighty figure. Even if Qin Heng's capabilities were incredibly formidable, at most the Palace Master would treat him as an equal.

But now, that did not seem to be the case.

"The strong are respected; this is truly the doctrine of respecting the strong!!" Shao Ying marveled internally, as it was the first time she genuinely felt the meaning of these four words.

A dignified Palace Master of Guanghan Palace, the leader of an Ancient Divine Sect, when faced with a solitary yet overwhelmingly powerful individual, had to adopt such a humble and respectful attitude.

This truly, truly was!

This is the doctrine of the strong being respected!!

Qing Ya was stunned as well, incredulously looking at the Palace Master, screaming hoarsely: "What are you doing, what kind of attitude is this, bowing so low before an Innate ant!??

How could you, the Palace Master of Guanghan Palace, bow down to a mere Innate ant? You've completely forgotten your status! The face of Guanghan Palace is utterly disgraced by you!!"

Slap!!

The Palace Master rushed over and slapped Qing Ya hard across the face, her expression cold and eyes filled with frost as she said in a deep voice: "If Mr. Qin is an ant, then what are you!?"

"..." Qing Ya was dumbfounded, utterly shocked to the extreme as she stared at the Palace Master of Guanghan Palace, "You, you hit me?"

"Were you not my senior sister, I would kill you!!" The Palace Master stared icily at Qing Ya, filled with murderous intent, saying, "Do you realize you almost brought Guanghan Palace to the brink of losing all face!?"

"How is that possible, you're talking about this Innate ant!??" Qing Ya still couldn't believe it, saying, "Our Guanghan Palace is an Ancient Divine Sect, just a little Innate..."

"This Innate can crush you with a single finger! With his actions, he could confine all of Guanghan Palace to the Taiyin Star Deity Palace!" The Palace Master looked at Qing Ya with anger and disappointment, saying, "Do you not realize yet that you nearly made a grave mistake!?"

"You, you! I, I!?" Qing Ya was caught off guard by the sudden reprimand from the Palace Master, momentarily at a loss for words. After a brief recovery, she said somewhat suspiciously:

"Could it be, is everything said earlier true? Did this mere Innate actually defeat King of Shang Wu Yi with a single sword strike!? How is that possible!!"

"There's nothing impossible about it! See for yourself!" The Palace Master snorted coldly, then waved her hand, forming a light screen in the air, displaying the scene of Qin Heng's prior battle with Wu Yi.

"Heavens, how is this possible, this, this is the power a peak Innate can possess!??" Qing Ya exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock.

She saw Qin Heng strike the walls of Chaoge City, shattering all defensive formations, killing over a dozen Great Saints, and entirely obliterating the city walls!!

She saw Qin Heng's fist emitting the Qi of the Innate Five Virtues and blasting apart Wu Yi's Saint King's Dharma Phenomenon, the resulting clash sending light shooting into the sky, piercing through the Stellar Winds layer and striking the barrier of heaven and earth!

She saw Qin Heng wield the Flowing Moon Sword, slicing through the air with an unparalleled terrifying sword light, shattering the Da Xia Longque Saber that countless sects regarded as a nightmare!!

Heavens!

Truly, truly, this was real!??

Qing Ya turned pale, feeling completely drained of energy, adopting a feeble expression as she looked at Qin Heng and said: "I was blind to the greatness of Mount Tai, unaware of your divine prowess, and now I realize my mistake, truly realize it!

I beg you, sir, on behalf of Guanghan Palace, spare my life. I am willing to make amends, please spare my life."

"Only now do you plead for mercy?" Qin Heng slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at Qing Ya with a seemingly smiling face, saying: "Do you truly acknowledge your mistake?"

"I acknowledge it, acknowledge it!" Qing Ya nodded repeatedly, looking at Qin Heng with hope and said: "Having witnessed your strength, how could I possibly dare to deceive you?"

"I'll tentatively believe you." Qin Heng smirked, casually tossing Qing Ya aside as though discarding trash, saying: "Now, what will you do?"

In truth, he didn't believe Qing Ya truly repented; his Divine Sense could clearly discern whether she was truthful!

The reason for releasing her was for another plan.

Nonetheless, the Palace Master of Guanghan and Shao Ying, upon witnessing this scene, breathed a sigh of relief, trusting that Qing Ya genuinely intended to apologize.

However, once Qing Ya was freed, her previously compliant expression turned cold, filled with hatred as she looked at Qin Heng like a fool, saying: "Hahaha! Fool, did you really think I would admit my mistake to you? Are you even worthy!?"

With that, she circulated her inner energy, spreading her hands and extending five fingers towards the void, instantly seeing a rich radiance of moonlight blooming on her body!

Rumble!!

The Taiyin Star Deity Palace trembled, with unending brilliance flashing within this ancient palace.

"Hahahaha!!" Qing Ya laughed maniacally, her eyes looking at Qin Heng as if he were already dead, "The power of Taiyin Star Deity Palace has been activated by me! You little pest, you're dead!!"