Terran Guardian - Chapter 4187

Chapter 4162: The Imperial Phoenix Demon Court

It occupies one prefecture and thirty-nine counties.

In the current Star Ruins Immortal Realm, it can be considered a top-tier power.

When Shen Changqing stepped into the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court’s territory, he immediately felt the immense aura of the demon court. Looking towards the imperial capital, he could even see the phantom of an ancient blue phoenix pressing down on the heavens and earth, absorbing the spiritual energy of the world.

“The Imperial Phoenix Demon Court’s foundation is indeed astonishingly strong.

Just by observing this aura, one can see the peak of this power!”

Shen Changqing’s expression was slightly solemn.

The amount of a demon court’s aura often determines its prosperity.

After all ,

aura is closely related to power.

Now,

the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court’s aura is extremely powerful, which speaks volumes.

Combined with the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court’s Nine Tribulation Half-Saint, in the past, even a Saint’s personal presence might not have been able to shake them.

Unfortunately,

things are different now.

Even if the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court’s aura is incredibly strong, it cannot break the suppression of the Heavenly Dao rules.

Therefore…

At this moment, the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court was at its weakest.

Simultaneously,

as Shen Changqing stepped into the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court, within the Imperial Capital Immortal Palace, a figure in a black phoenix robe sat upon the throne. Her eyes were half-closed, and her face, seemingly sculpted from white jade, now held a chilling aura.

“The visitor is hostile!”

she uttered slowly, causing the faces of the court officials to change drastically.

A cultivator stepped forward, cupping his hands in greeting, and asked, “May I ask Your Majesty, what has happened?”

“A powerful figure has entered the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court and is now heading straight for the Imperial Capital!”

Di Zhao’s phoenix eyes turned cold, her tone containing a chilling killing intent.

As the ruler of the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court, she could naturally sense the change in the court’s fortune.

When a powerful figure entered this place, threatening the court’s fortune, it naturally served as a warning.

More importantly,

ordinary cultivators did not have the qualifications to provoke a reaction from the court’s fortune.

Anyone capable of eliciting a reaction was clearly possessing extraordinary strength.

In the past, Di Zhao would not have been afraid. After

all, she was a Ninth Tribulation Half-Saint, possessing the Di Luan Demon Court. If fighting within the Demon Court, with the support of boundless fortune, she could even contend with a Saint.

But now, things were different.

The world had undergone a dramatic change.

The rules of Heaven were suppressing everything.

The cultivation of a so-called Ninth Tribulation Half-Saint had plummeted to rock bottom.

At this time, the arrival of a powerful figure capable of triggering a warning from the Demon Court’s fortune was bound to make Di Zhao wary.

Of course,

despite her wariness,

Di Zhao was not afraid.

After all, this was the Di Luan Demon Court, with its accumulated foundation over many years. All thirty-nine prefectures and counties obeyed her orders.

With just one command, all the sects and immortal clans in the world would rise up. Coupled with the current dramatic changes in the world, no matter how strong the newcomer was, they would only be comparable to an Immortal Emperor. If

the other party truly came with ill intentions, then she would ensure their demise.

“Since they come with ill intentions, should we directly order our men to suppress them?”

the first cultivator to speak asked in a deep voice.

Just as Di Zhao was about to speak, her beautiful face underwent several changes in expression.

“He’s here!”

The words fell,

and Di Zhao’s figure vanished from the throne.

The other cultivators, seeing this, also changed their expressions and quickly followed suit.

Outside the capital.

Shen Changqing stood with his hands behind his back.

He looked at the ancient immortal city before him, its walls majestic, as if forged from azure gold, inscribed with countless arrays and restrictions, radiating a powerful and abyssal aura.

As Shen Changqing gazed upon the imperial city, the demon court’s fortune stirred, and all the cultivators seemed to hear a phoenix cry soaring into the heavens, the majestic might of heaven descending.

However,

this pressure of fortune was insignificant to Shen Changqing.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his body motionless.

Just then.

The void trembled.

Di Zhao arrived, stepping through the air. Looking at the purple-robed cultivator before her, her phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and her expression became more solemn.

“Shen Changqing, the Sword Master of Xuantian!”

“It seems you recognize me.”

Shen Changqing, hands behind his back, also looked at Di Zhao, their eyes meeting.

In that instant,

a sense of alarm rose in Di Zhao’s heart, making her heart grow even heavier.

Di Zhao was naturally no stranger to Shen Changqing.

Although this was her first meeting with him, she had already gathered a great deal of information about him.

After all, how could Di Zhao be completely unaware of his intention to attack the Seven Profound Dao Sect?

Especially considering Shen Changqing’s growing reputation over the years.

Rumors circulated

that as long as he didn’t die, reaching the Supreme Realm would be a piece of cake.

As fellow prodigies, no one would ignore such a powerful figure. With

all these thoughts racing through her mind, Di Zhao’s expression returned to calm. She looked at Shen Changqing, her voice cold: “Sect Master Shen, what is your purpose in coming here uninvited today?”

Before Shen Changqing could speak, the void trembled again, and other cultivators arrived upon hearing the news.

When they saw who had arrived, their expressions changed simultaneously.

The Xuan Tian Sword Master, Shen Changqing!

How could they be unfamiliar with his face?

But no one expected Shen Changqing to appear here.

The thought of his reputation immediately put pressure on many cultivators.

However

, they quickly reconsidered.

This was the Emperor Luan Demon Court, not the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

Besides, currently

, only Shen Changqing had arrived.

It’s true that the opponent is powerful.

But they absolutely don’t believe that the opponent can sweep through the entire Imperial Phoenix Demon Court single-handedly. No matter how strong

an Immortal Emperor is, he’s still just an Immortal Emperor.

This is the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court. With just one order from Emperor Zhao, hundreds or even thousands of Immortal Emperors can come and completely overwhelm it.

Therefore, the opponent has absolutely no chance of causing any trouble.

On the other side.

Shen Changqing glanced at the other cultivators, and finally his gaze fell back on Emperor Zhao.

“I’ve heard that the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court intends to attack my Seven Profound Dao Sect. Since I’m here today, why do you need to ask such a question?” As soon as

these words were spoken.

Di Zhao’s heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained unchanged: “Sect Master Shen, do you have any evidence for what you say? If not, then it’s just a rumor!

Although my Di Luan Demon Court is weak, it is by no means something to be trampled on. Sect

Master Shen has come uninvited and trespassed into my Di Luan Demon Court. I’m afraid you should give an explanation!”

“Evidence?”

Shen Changqing smiled, but a murderous intent suddenly appeared in his eyes as he looked at Di Zhao.

“My words are the evidence!”

“Insolence!”

Before Di Zhao could speak, a cultivator flew into a rage. He took a step forward, and the aura of a top-tier Immortal Emperor pressed down on Shen Changqing.

“To frame someone without evidence is to disregard my Di Luan Demon Court.

Do you really think this place belongs to your Seven Profound Dao

Sect—” “What is your status that you dare to speak to me!”

Before the other party could finish speaking, Shen Changqing’s eyes turned cold, and he threw a punch. The space in front of him instantly collapsed, and a terrifying force pressed down, causing the cultivator’s face to turn pale with fright.

“How dare you injure a cultivator of my Di Luan Demon Court before me!”

Enraged, Di Zhao waved her hand, unleashing a celestial seal that instantly grew to the size of a mountain, directly suppressing Shen Changqing.

However, the latter completely ignored this attack; the force of his punch didn’t falter, striking the cultivator directly.

The cultivator had barely raised his hand to defend when he felt an overwhelming, devastating force crush him. His arm, flesh and bones exploded, the remaining force blasting into his body, shattering his flesh and obliterating his soul.

“Boom—”

The celestial seal fell the instant the cultivator perished, but the power, enough to kill any Immortal Emperor, only caused Shen Changqing’s body to sink slightly before being flung away by a powerful force.

Looking at Shen Changqing again, not a single inch of his skin was broken.

“Physical Sainthood!”

Di Zhao’s phoenix eyes narrowed, her face showing shock.

That treasure was a Primordial Emperor Weapon. Even though it was currently suppressed by the Heavenly Dao rules and could only exert the power of an Emperor Immortal Artifact, such power of suppression was something no Immortal Emperor could withstand with their physical body.

Physical Sainthood!

She thought of the previous rumors.

Now it seemed the rumors were true.

This Xuan Tian Sword Master had truly cultivated his physical body to a level comparable to a Primordial Emperor Weapon.

In that case

, suppressing him would be quite troublesome.

After all, a person who had achieved physical sainthood was not someone an Immortal Emperor could threaten.

If it were during her prime, Di Zhao would not have wasted so much time. So what if he had achieved physical sainthood? With her Nine Tribulations Half-Saint cultivation, she could suppress him instantly.

But now, with the dramatic changes in the world, things were completely different.

“Sect Master Shen—”

Di Zhao spoke, wanting to ease the tension between the two sides, but Shen Changqing did not give her the chance.

After slaying the cultivator, Shen Changqing immediately took action. His feet treaded the void, and his blood and qi erupted forth, terrifyingly shaking the heavens. A blazing sun illuminated the world, and a supreme illusory form appeared.

“Today, I will see just how much strength the Emperor Phoenix Demon Court possesses, daring to attack my Seven Profound Dao Sect!”

With that ,

Shen Changqing unleashed a punch.

The terrifying power caused Di Zhao’s expression to change drastically. In that instant, she didn’t bother with any words, immediately unleashing all her power. Behind her, a phantom of a blue phoenix spread its wings and soared into the sky, gathering all the wind and spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into a barrage of sharp blades that swept across the heavens.

As the ruler of the Emperor Phoenix Demon Court, Di Zhao’s strength was undeniable.

Especially with her ancient bloodline, even now, suppressed by heaven and earth and her strength reduced to the Immortal Emperor level, she was still not to be underestimated.

The moment the two clashed, the sheer force of their attack was earth-shattering, the terrifying shockwaves sweeping across the area, alerting most of the cultivators in the Imperial Phoenix Demon Court.

They all turned towards the capital, their faces filled with horror.

“Who dares to fight like this in the capital of the Demon Court?!”

“Who is this person with such bloodlust?!”

“The Emperor has made his move—”

When they saw the terrifying bloodlust that soared into the heavens, comparable to the divine sun, and the sky-covering phantom of the Azure Phoenix, their hearts trembled.

The Azure Phoenix phantom!

That was the manifestation of Di Zhao’s power!

In the entire Imperial Phoenix Demon Court, Di Zhao was the true ruler.

Now that he had attacked in anger, it was clear that this was no ordinary matter.

Just as everyone was secretly alarmed, outside the capital, the battle between the two was nearing its end.

Undeniably,

Di Zhao’s strength was indeed formidable.

If he were facing other cultivators, few could rival him.

But unfortunately,

Di Zhao had encountered Shen Changqing.

The latter’s physical body was comparable to a fifth-grade innate imperial weapon. Despite Di Zhao’s various Daoist supernatural powers, he couldn’t even break through her defenses.

Conversely,

Shen Changqing’s moves were wide and sweeping, each punch containing the terrifying power of five thousand chaotic divine elephants, making it difficult for Di Zhao to breathe.

In less than a moment, Di Zhao was completely at a disadvantage, with no room for resistance.

The more she fought,

the more alarmed Di Zhao became!

She knew that with her own strength, she might not be a match for Shen Changqing in a one-on-one fight.

After all, the latter had once been the strongest on the Immortal Emperor’s Stele, and his strength was undeniable.

However, Di Zhao never imagined that the gap between the two sides would be so vast.

His pride and joy crumbled instantly before his opponent; their strength was simply not on the same level.

At this moment,

the other cultivators also saw the signs of trouble.

Seeing Di Zhao’s defeat, they dared not stand idly by any longer and joined forces with him to besiege him.

After all, if Di Zhao were to fall, their fate would be unimaginable.

Only by going all out could they possibly kill Shen Changqing.

“Well done!”

Seeing the numerous Immortal Emperors closing in, Shen Changqing laughed loudly, his cultivation now completely exposed. His terrifying blood energy transformed into armor covering his entire body, and his fists were like indestructible divine weapons.

Each punch he threw was accompanied by the collapse of the void; even top-tier Immortal Emperors would find it difficult to withstand such power head-on.

“Boom!”

“Rumble!!”

In the void, Shen Changqing alone suppressed the numerous Immortal Emperors of the Di Luan Demon Court.

Each punch he threw…

Each attack inevitably resulted in the death of a Celestial Emperor.

No matter your cultivation level or the power of your top-tier defensive treasures, you would find it difficult to survive Shen Changqing’s attacks.

His power, comparable to five thousand Chaos Divine Elephants, truly represented the pinnacle of a Celestial Emperor. Even top-tier Imperial Immortal artifacts could not withstand the force of three punches.

One Celestial Emperor, seeing Shen Changqing’s approach, was filled with fear and, without thinking, summoned a bronze shield to protect himself, attempting to block the attack.

However,

when Shen Changqing unleashed his punch, the bronze shield trembled violently, visible cracks appearing. The cultivator was struck as if by a heavy blow, blood spilling from his mouth and nose.

Even so, he still poured all his immortal energy into the shield to activate its power.

The second punch landed.

The cracks on the shield spread completely, like a dense spiderweb.

When the third punch landed…

A deafening roar erupted as the top-tier Emperor-level bronze shield shattered instantly. The cultivator coughed up blood, his body flying backward.

Before he could regain his footing, Shen Changqing casually unleashed another punch, obliterating his opponent’s body and scattering blood throughout the void.

He had slain an Immortal Emperor.

His hands didn’t stop there; his right hand grabbed a longsword thrusting towards him.

He then clenched his fist, the sword emitting a mournful cry before shattering into pieces.

“Go!”

With a flick of his wrist, Shen Changqing sent the fragments of the sword flying, piercing through the bodies of several Immortal Emperors, causing them to bleed profusely.