Inside a grand hall of the Royal Palace.

A middle-aged man leaned back in his chair, dressed in a long black robe, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, emanating an air of authority without needing to display anger.

Two fairly attractive maidservants were massaging his shoulders and legs, an expression of enjoyment etched on his face.

"Great Commander, come out and meet your death!"

Suddenly, a cold voice rang out.

"Hmm?"

The middle-aged man raised an eyebrow.

The two maidservants were also taken aback.

"Who's yelling outside, seeking death?"

The middle-aged man abruptly rose, strode out of the grand hall with gusto, and looked up to see two young men standing side by side in mid-air.

It was Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen!

"It's you!"

The middle-aged man glanced at the two, his gaze locking onto Qin Feiyang, a cold light gleaming in his eyes.

Qin Feiyang said, "Yes, it's me."

The middle-aged man said, "You dare to enter the Land of Ruins? Do you know what this place is?"

Qin Feiyang said indifferently, "Save your breath. We're here today to settle old scores."

"Confident, are we? It seems you've reached the War Emperor realm, but this isn't a place for you to run wild."

Murderous intent flared in the Great Commander's eyes. Carrying an astonishing aura, he charged directly toward Qin Feiyang.

A Two-star War Emperor? Lu Xingchen was stunned. He immediately retreated to the side, crossing his arms, a trace of amusement tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Qin Feiyang laughed coldly. "I am no longer the Qin Feiyang of the past! Killing you now would be as easy as flipping my hand!" He launched his Wind Controlling Steps and, in an instant, appeared above the Great Commander, stomping his foot down towards the man's head.

THUD!

"AAHH!"

The Great Commander screamed miserably, blood gushing from his head. His body shot downwards like a meteor. BOOM! He smashed into the grand hall below.

The grand hall was instantly leveled, dust billowing everywhere.

"Such power!" The guards and maidservants who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion were dumbfounded at the scene, their faces pale.

"You damned bastard! This commander will tear you to pieces and grind your bones to dust!" The Great Commander burst from the ruins, eyes bloodshot, his rage soaring.

"Remember how you threatened me back then?"

"You even demanded I hand over the dagger."

"The tables have turned. You never imagined I'd surpass you so quickly, did you?"

Qin Feiyang's body trembled as crimson Sword Qi surged out, transforming into a world-destroying storm that swept across the sky.

Below, buildings crumbled one after another like rotten wood.

"Stop!"

Just then, a furious shout rang out. Following that, a black figure shot out from a distant grand hall, streaking towards them like lightning.

The Great Commander roared, "Your Majesty, that's Qin Feiyang! Kill him!"

"Hmph!" Qin Feiyang snorted. With a wave of his hand, the world-destroying storm crashed down, engulfing the Great Commander.

"AAHH…"

Immediately, a cry of agony echoed, reverberating in all directions! The Great Commander was swept into the storm, blades of wind ruthlessly slicing his flesh. In less than half a breath, his body was drenched in blood, a horrifying sight.

"Did you not hear this king order you to stop?!" The Ruin's King was furious. With a wave of his hand, black Battle Intent surged forth like a giant python, lunging at Qin Feiyang.

Lu Xingchen's pupils contracted slightly. He warned, "His cultivation is likely at the Eight-star War Emperor level. Brother Qin, be careful."

Eight-star War Emperor… Qin Feiyang thought, It's not as if I can't fight! He raised his arm, index finger pointing to the sky, his expression impassive as he uttered, "Collapse!"

The Invisible Force pulsed outwards, thundering through the sky as it collided with the Battle Intent. In that instant, everything turned to nothingness!

Qin Feiyang and the Ruin's King each retreated half a step, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

The Ruin's King's true form was revealed. He was a man in black, about 1.8 meters tall, with long, dark hair draping over his shoulders, his entire being radiating an astonishing aura. He wore a black mask that obscured his features, leaving only his eyes visible. Those eyes, black as ink, were like two bottomless pits, filled with an unnerving demonic charm, as if they could ensnare one's very soul.

"Your Majesty, save me..." The Great Commander's desperate cry rang out. The storm of Sword Qi mercilessly ravaged him; his flesh was mangled, and even his bones were exposed.

The Ruin's King glanced at the Great Commander, then turned to Qin Feiyang. "Release him, and this king will spare your life."

"Do you think you're capable?" Qin Feiyang regarded him coldly.

"Arrogant!" The Ruin's King flew into a rage. With a fierce thrust of his hands, black Battle Intent surged out like a massive waterfall flowing upstream. Instantly, a giant, black moon appeared above his head.

Lu Xingchen frowned and said, "Brother Qin, his Battle Intent is of the dark attribute; its destructive power is astonishing. If you need help, just say so. Don't try to bear it alone."

Dark attribute… Qin Feiyang murmured to himself, then said flatly, "Not necessary for now."

"Black Moon Slash!" the Ruin's King bellowed.

CLANG!

Countless black blades, emanating a terrifying sharpness, whizzed out from the dark moon and slashed towards Qin Feiyang.

WHOOSH!

Qin Feiyang executed Phantom Step, dodging to the side.

SWOOSH!

But the black blades pivoted in mid-air, relentlessly pursuing him. Each blade's aura was locked onto him, determined not to dissipate until it struck him down.

A murderous glint flashed in Qin Feiyang's eyes.

CLANG!

With a heaven-rending, earth-shattering sound, a crimson war sword shot into the sky, fiery waves from it dyeing half the heavens red.

Qin Feiyang shouted, "Come forth, Beast Soul!"

ROAR!

Immediately, a heaven-shaking, earth-shattering beastly roar resounded. A flaming beast erupted from the war sword, charging at the black blades.

Like a frenzied beast, its ferocious might shook the very heavens and earth; nothing could stand in its path. A large number of the blades were instantly shattered!

What kind of Battle Soul is this? The Ruin's King was utterly astonished. A Beast Soul emerging from his Sword Soul? One Battle Soul equivalent to two? How can something so absurd exist in this world?

"Black Moon Impact!" He gestured violently with his hand. The black moon above him trembled in the void, unleashing a destructive aura as it swooped towards the flaming beast.

Qin Feiyang said impassively, "Beast Soul, engage!"

ROAR!

The flaming beast roared fiercely, its aura flaring as it shot skyward, colliding head-on with the black moon.

BOOM!

As if Mars struck Earth, the flaming beast and the black moon exploded in the void. Heaven and earth lost their color at that moment. Terrifying battle fluctuations swept out unstoppably in all directions!

In the blink of an eye, the entire Royal Palace was leveled. Countless people were caught in the devastation, dying tragically on the spot!

Qin Feiyang and the Ruin's King both spat out a mouthful of blood simultaneously, staggering backward uncontrollably.

"AAHH…"

"Your Majesty, save me…"

At that moment, the Great Commander's desperate cries for help rang out again. But before he could finish, the Sword Qi storm shredded him to dust, blood spraying into the sky!

"Bastard! I will slaughter you!" The Ruin's King's face contorted with fury, his eyes blazing.

One had to understand that in the Land of Ruins, Essence was scarce and resources meager. Cultivating a War Emperor was more difficult than ascending to the heavens. It could be said that a War Emperor was an incredibly valuable asset to the Land of Ruins. Now, the Great Commander had died right before his eyes. How could he not be enraged?

"Come forth, Black Demon God!" the Ruin's King roared.

BOOM!

A colossal phantom soared into the sky from behind the Ruin's King. Standing hundreds of feet tall, it was clad in black armor and gripped a Painted Halberd, resembling a towering giant exuding an imposing, ferocious aura! Its face, however, was veiled in black mist, its features indistinct.

"What?"

"A humanoid Battle Soul?"

"And it's wearing armor and carrying a weapon?"

Qin Feiyang and Lu Xingchen were dumbfounded. They had seen many Battle Souls, but never one as astonishing as this.

SWISH!

Lu Xingchen moved to Qin Feiyang's side and whispered, "This might truly be the phantom of a Demon God."

"So what if it's a Demon God?" Qin Feiyang's aura surged skyward, arrogant and domineering. "Today, if gods stand in my way, I'll kill gods! If demons block my path, I'll slaughter demons!"

CLANG!

The crimson War Sword above his head, radiating a world-destroying sharpness, slashed towards the Black Demon God.

ROAR!

The Black Demon God roared like a wild beast, swinging its Painted Halberd to meet the War Sword!

CLANG!

The collision of the two weapons produced blinding sparks.

CRACK!

The crimson War Sword shattered. Qin Feiyang's face paled instantly, and blood gushed from his mouth.

It's no match? Lu Xingchen's pupils contracted.

Qin Feiyang found it hard to accept. But on second thought, he felt a sense of relief. After all, the Ruin's King was an Eight-star War Emperor, while he was merely a Four-star. With a difference of four minor realms, being outmatched wasn't disgraceful.

The Ruin's King roared, "Qin Feiyang, face my wrath! Black Demon God, kill him!"

The Black Demon God stepped forward, shaking the void. The Painted Halberd in its hand blazed with black light as it slashed towards Qin Feiyang, its terrifying sharpness seemingly tearing the earth apart!

"Kill me? Are you capable?" Qin Feiyang's eyes flashed like lightning as another surge of fire erupted skyward.

The Ruin's King laughed heartily. "It's useless! Give up! Your Battle Soul is like deadwood before mine—it can't withstand a single blow!"

Qin Feiyang's lips curled into a sneer. "Why don't you take a closer look before you boast?"

"Hm?" The Ruin's King, puzzled, looked closer and his expression changed to one of horror.

Within the flames was not a War Sword, but a Nine-Leaf Flame Lotus!

How is this possible? He actually manifested Double War Spirits! The Ruin's King was utterly astonished, but then he burst into wild laughter. "So what if it's Double War Spirits? My one Battle Soul is enough to sweep everything away!"

Qin Feiyang glanced at him coldly, then looked up at the Black Demon God as his body abruptly retreated. "Is that so?"

Simultaneously, with a mere thought from Qin Feiyang, a petal from the Nine-Leaf Flame Lotus detached itself. Like a shooting star, it streaked towards the Black Demon God with lightning speed. As it drew near, Qin Feiyang commanded coldly, "Explode!"

BOOM!

The Fire Lotus petal exploded violently, unleashing a destructive wave that engulfed everything in all directions.

CRACK!

The Black Demon God's armor instantly fractured.

Impossible! The Ruin's King's expression changed drastically. The power of this Fire Lotus Battle Soul is actually so astonishing?

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