162: Chapter 162 Severing Cause and Effect

At this moment.

Daoist Youquan felt as if the sun and moon had reversed, and heaven and earth had lost their light.

In his eyes.

Everything around him had vanished.

All that remained was an invincible emperor seated high upon the Nine Heavens, gazing down at him.

There was, of course, a reason why this situation occurred.

Naturally.

Normally speaking.

With Wang Chen's strength at the Early Stage of the Domain Realm, he could indeed fight above his level, and it would even be trivial for him to suppress the opponent with a flip of his hand.

However.

It definitely wouldn't result in a situation where he could scare the opponent senseless just by meeting them.

But.

When the opponent was deducing his background, Wang Chen had already learned the other's identity through the System's prompts.

According to Ye Tian's description of the Star Remains Hall, it was a very powerful force, and its Hall Master was a Peak Domain Realm existence.

Furthermore.

Within the entire Star Remains Hall, there were several Domain Realm experts!

With such strength.

Although the current Tianxuan Dynasty was no longer afraid.

Still.

Now was not the optimal time for a head-on collision with the opponent.

Therefore.

Wang Chen decided to give the opponent a show of strength; he integrated the Power of Imperial Fortune of the entire dynasty into his own body.

Facing him was...

...like facing the entire Xuantian Continent.

As it turned out, the effect was very obvious, instantly scaring the opponent out of his wits...

"This... this..."

Daoist Youquan's lips trembled and his legs went soft; having just stood still, he nearly knelt down on the spot.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen powerful experts before.

The Hall Master of the Star Remains Hall.

He had seen that Peak Domain Realm existence countless times.

But that only made him feel awe and submission; it would never make him like this—

Unable to even stand steady!

Because the figure before his eyes gave him a psychological feeling that was even more terrifying than their Hall Master!

And much more terrifying at that!

"Your... Your Majesty..."

Daoist Youquan spoke with great difficulty.

His voice was trembling so much he could hardly form a complete sentence.

Upon the imperial throne.

Wang Chen looked at him with a calm gaze, the corners of his mouth curling into a slight arc.

However.

In Daoist Youquan's eyes, that smile was like the final trace of mercy before the arrival of the God of Death.

"From the Star Remains Hall?"

Wang Chen spoke; his voice was indifferent, yet it seemed to contain the will of the entire world.

"Since you see Us, why do you not kneel?"

The voice, like a divine decree, was like a clap of thunder exploding directly in the depths of Daoist Youquan's mind.

Thud—!

Daoist Youquan's legs could no longer support him, and he instantly knelt heavily on the ground.

It wasn't that he wanted to kneel.

It was his body, his Soul, and all his instincts telling him at that moment—

If you don't kneel, you will die!

And you will die a very ugly death!

"Your... Your Majesty, spare my life! This Junior... this Junior had no intention to offend! Truly no intention to offend—!"

Daoist Youquan kowtowed desperately.

His forehead struck the golden bricks, making muffled "bang bang" sounds.

At this moment.

Where was any of the prestige of a Middle Stage Domain Realm expert?

Where was any of the arrogance of an Elder of the Star Remains Hall?

He only wanted to live!

He only wanted to leave this terrifying place alive!

This is too fucking scary...

"Are you sure it was an unintentional offense?"

"Did you tear through the Void Realm and cross an endless distance just to look at the scenery at the gates of Our Dynasty?"

Daoist Youquan's whole body shuddered.

His kowtowing motion suddenly stiffened.

"Or rather..."

Wang Chen's voice suddenly turned cold.

"Did your three Juniors not die at the hands of Our people?"

Daoist Youquan completely collapsed.

The other party knew everything.

All his little schemes and all his hopes for luck were as transparent as glass in the other's eyes.

"Your... Your Majesty, spare my life! This Junior's brain must have been filled with water; I truly didn't know this was Your Majesty's territory. Otherwise, even if I were given ten times the courage, I wouldn't dare to come!"

Wang Chen looked at the other's humble appearance and didn't waste any more words.

Instead, he directly questioned him.

"Tell Us everything about your Star Remains Hall! Every detail!"

Daoist Youquan was stunned.

Then he reacted.

This was an interrogation!

He wanted to probe his background!

But even knowing this, he didn't dare to hide anything at all.

Because he knew.

In front of such a figure, any concealment was seeking death.

And so.

Like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube, he told everything about the Star Remains Hall.

Following the other's description.

Wang Chen realized.

The strength of the Star Remains Hall was even stronger than he had anticipated.

Ten Domain Realm experts: one Peak, two Late Stage, and three in the Early to Middle Stages.

Such strength.

Even in a large-scale world, it would be considered top-tier.

However...

With the current strength of the Tianxuan Dynasty, they didn't fear the opponent!

Lightning Daoist Venerable, Peak Domain Realm, plus his Lightning Five-Chain Whip.

Daoist Master Cangxuan, Late Stage Domain Realm.

The Five Great Dharma Kings, Early Stage Domain Realm.

Plus himself!

Of course.

If they truly fought to the death, even if they won, it would surely be a pyrrhic victory.

The foundation the Dynasty had worked so hard to accumulate would likely be more than half lost.

This was not what Wang Chen wanted.

"No rush."

"Wait until we swallow a few more Intermediate worlds and the Dynasty's strength increases a few more times..."

"By then, it will be a total crushing defeat for them."

Thinking of this, Wang Chen looked at Daoist Youquan kneeling on the ground and waved his hand.

"Fine, you may withdraw."

Daoist Youquan was stunned, then overjoyed!

Could it be... this was... letting him go?

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for the grace of not killing me! Thank you, Your Majesty! After this Junior returns, I will certainly keep my mouth shut and never reveal a single word..."

"Who said you could leave? You look average, but you sure think beautiful thoughts."

One sentence from Wang Chen.

Directly knocked Daoist Youquan from heaven into Hell.

"Our meaning is that you may withdraw from Our presence."

Then.

Wang Chen turned his gaze to Daoist Master Cangxuan on the side.

"Cangxuan, take him to find Lightning Daoist Venerable. For this period, let him stay by Lightning Daoist Venerable's side and... learn well."

Upon hearing Wang Chen's words, Daoist Master Cangxuan naturally understood his meaning.

After receiving the imperial decree.

He stepped forward, grabbed Daoist Youquan, and turned to leave.

After the two left.

Wang Chen gave a casual wave!

Buzz—!

In an instant.

The Power of Imperial Fortune of the entire Xuantian Continent began to boil!

The golden light transformed into countless golden threads, spreading out in all directions!

Those golden threads penetrated the Void Realm, the world barriers, and layers of Law barriers—

"Sever!"

Wang Chen gave a low shout.

Those golden threads instantly turned into countless invisible blades, fiercely slashing at the myriad threads of Karma in the void!

Crack—!

A crisp sound that only Wang Chen could hear rang out in the void.

With this.

The Karmic connection between Daoist Youquan and the Dynasty was completely severed!

From this moment on.

The people of the Star Remains Hall would be unable to deduce Daoist Youquan's location for a short period of time.

"This way, it can at least buy the Dynasty a year's time!"

"As for a year later..."

A sharp light flashed in Wang Chen's eyes.

"At that time, it's fine if the Star Remains Hall doesn't come, but if they dare to—"

"Heh heh..."

Meanwhile.

Deep within the Star Remains Hall, in a dark palace.

A Soul Lamp suddenly flickered violently.

The Disciple guarding the Soul Lamps was stunned for a moment; looking closely, he found the Soul Lamp had returned to normal.

"Strange... it clearly flickered just now..."

He scratched his head, thinking his eyes had played tricks on him, and paid it no more mind.

What he didn't know.

Was that in that instant just now, the Soul Lamp representing Daoist Youquan had nearly gone out...