380: Shen Tianxing made his move; after all, the Empress was just a woman!

At this moment, Yan Yuzhu was throwing caution to the wind!

Sixteen Cultivators of the Heavenly Phenomenon Ninth Level Realm, using the power of a Formation, surrounded her. Powerful Divine Beast phantoms erupted with formidable Aura!

Dragons roared, strong winds raged, lightning intertwined, Phoenixes danced, flames soared to the sky, and a rain of fire descended, sweeping towards Yan Yuzhu.

Phantoms of ancient Divine Beasts like the Nine-Headed Snake and the Ancient Great Demon, associated with frost, which were once awe-inspiring in ancient times, also displayed their Divine Abilities!

The entire Formation was enveloped by an invisible power, with intertwined Dao Patterns emerging, greatly suppressing Yan Yuzhu's strength!

This Formation seemed to have formed an independent realm, weakening the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi mobilized by Yan Yuzhu by several degrees. She simply couldn't fully exert her power.

Rumble!

Tens of thousands of golden Dragon Qi fiercely collided with the Divine Beast phantoms, shattering flames, and constantly breaking apart thunder, only for them to reappear!

Resisting this profound and peerless Formation with her own strength, while her own power was suppressed, created a huge restriction for Yan Yuzhu.

Her hands wove Seals, her fingers flying, nimble and agile, so fast that even eyes couldn't keep up with her sealing speed.

Pfft!

After continuously mobilizing Imperial Dao Dragon Qi and clashing non-stop with the sixteen experts, a trace of fresh blood finally appeared at the corner of Yan Yuzhu's mouth.

Crimson and dazzling!

"Your Majesty is injured!"

Ye Qingyu couldn't help but take a step forward, instinctively wanting to act.

"If you go, it will be useless!"

Yaochi, however, pulled her back first. She certainly couldn't watch Ye Qingyu go to her death.

Of course, she also wouldn't interfere with the battle here on her own initiative, as she had no connection with Great Qi or Yan Yuzhu.

People from her great clan never interfered in others' affairs without authorization.

Unless, they were provoked.

Ye Qingyu's urgency was naturally seen by Shi Linglong and the others; they were also very anxious.

But with their strength, acting would mean certain death; they simply couldn't intervene!

At this time, unless Yaochi was willing to act, none of them could do anything!

...Yan Yuzhu's face was slightly pale, and fine beads of sweat continuously appeared on her forehead. She forcibly circulated her True Essence, communicating with the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi with her Divine Soul power!

One profound Seal after another was cast, and wisps of profound Dao Patterns appeared between heaven and earth. Every wisp of Dao Pattern that flowed into the ground seemed to open layers of Seals!

The Imperial Dao Dragon Qi gathered on her body became increasingly powerful, almost on the verge of erupting completely at this moment!

Gu Yuan's brows furrowed at the sight, then he sneered, "This woman is crazy. She's actually condensing Imperial Dao Dragon Qi so recklessly, wanting to drag us down with her?"

"Don't hold back!!!"

None of the Cultivators of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Ninth Level present were fools. They were experienced and immediately saw what Yan Yuzhu was doing.

Indeed, doing so could significantly boost Yan Yuzhu's strength in a short period.

However, the price was also extremely high.

Simply put, Yan Yuzhu was no longer borrowing Imperial Dao Dragon Qi to enhance her strength, but directly overdrawing her Lifespan in exchange for power.

How was this any different from seeking death?

Of course!

Yan Yuzhu might die, but before that, they might die even sooner.

Thus, how could they let Yan Yuzhu have her way!

Boom boom boom!

Sixteen powerful Auras surged again, and the power within the Formation became even more solid. Every phantom of an Ancient Divine Beast became incredibly corporeal.

It was as if they were about to step from the void into reality!

To reappear the Divine Might of Ancient Divine Beasts!

Yan Yuzhu fought with all she had, and the sixteen experts of the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm Ninth Level also unleashed their true strength!

"Pfft..."

Yan Yuzhu spat out another mouthful of blood, like a beautiful flower, blooming with peak allure.

She was the most beautiful delicate flower in the world, perhaps blooming for an incredibly short time, but for her, everything was worth it.

Just as Yan Yuzhu was about to make her move.

Suddenly!

A familiar voice sounded from behind her.

"You'd rather go to this extent than have Li Tongshen find me and bring me back. Do you not trust me that much?"

The voice was clear, yet carried a hint of helpless reproach.

Yan Yuzhu's pupils constricted, and her heart trembled violently. Subconsciously, her taut nerves relaxed.

Without any reason, it was as if this voice made her feel reliant.

"You've done enough. There's no need to risk your life for these small fry."

As the voice sounded, a palm strike landed on Yan Yuzhu's back.

A clear, spring-like force surged into her body, like thousands of icy springs rushing through, completely calming her originally fiery True Essence.

The chaotic Imperial Dao Dragon Qi around her body, upon encountering this palm strike, miraculously dissipated.

"..."

Yan Yuzhu could hardly believe what she was feeling.

Imperial Dao Dragon Qi was extremely domineering; no power had ever been able to control it, except for herself!

But now, at the moment she had condensed boundless Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, preparing to fight to the death with others.

It was actually dispersed by a single palm strike from the other party!

What on earth had this little guy experienced in the past year and a half?

"Very surprised?"

"Since I'm back, I can naturally resolve everything."

A handsome face, with a slight smile, appeared before her, and the cool hand also smoothly withdrew from her back.

"You, you..."

Yan Yuzhu's voice trembled slightly. On her beautiful and domineering face, a rare trace of tenderness appeared, which she herself didn't even notice.

In fact!

In all her life, this was the first time she faced a young man and felt like she couldn't even speak properly.

Yan Yuzhu's heart experienced a ripple for the first time.

Actually, Shen Tianxing's appearance was not an accident.

He had actually arrived much earlier, but had simply not shown himself.

Both the great battle at Xitian Pass and this life-and-death struggle in the West Neighbor Mountain Range were under his observation.

Everything was within his control.

"Your Majesty, I hope you have been well!"

"Next, leave it to me."

Shen Tianxing's timely appearance ultimately granted Yan Yuzhu, who was preparing to fully unleash the power of the Imperial Dao Dragon Qi, a path to survival!

If he hadn't acted, and had simply watched Yan Yuzhu activate the last of her Dragon Qi, she would truly have died without a burial place, with no room for recovery.

Yan Yuzhu looked at the figure in front of her, tall and upright, as solid as a mountain.

An uncontrollable surge of emotions welled up within her!

These were the emotional fluctuations she had ignored for the past year and a half!

She used to think that as an Empress, she should dedicate her entire life to Great Qi and had no need for personal feelings.

However!

No matter how strong or domineering Yan Yuzhu was, she was still just a woman!

Shen Tianxing faced the ancient Divine Beast phantoms rushing towards him without changing his expression. He had no idea how many thoughts the Empress behind him had in that instant.

"Ten Yama Kings!"

Shen Tianxing raised his hand and waved, and a mysterious Aura rose from all directions. In the sky, a terrifying phantom appeared.

Wearing a gilded crown, dressed in a black nine-Dragon robe, he exuded an supreme Aura, like the monarch of this dark world, controlling everything!

In an instant, a dark Aura swept across the Western Ridge Mountain Range. For a million li around, an endless eerie Qi emerged, like falling into Hell, a bizarre scene like seeing a Yama King.