Martial Conquest of the Nine Desolates-Chapter 1296 - 1279: Crossing the Line

The Master of the Tao Palace, Luo Xiao, surrounded by layers of black flames, was fiercely battling the Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain high in the sky. Each of their casual moves carried unparalleled power, deterring anyone from approaching.

The Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain was extremely dominant, and even while clashing with Luo Xiao, he kept a close watch on Xiao Ye’s movements.

Upon seeing Xiao Ye about to break through and leave under Wu Ming’s lead, he couldn’t hold back and immediately gave a cold order.

Hearing the words of the Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain, the Central State Martial Artists all felt their hearts skip a beat.

Now, the Central State Martial Artists on the field were suffering a major calamity and should unite to jointly resist the slaughter from the Ultimate Palace.

After all, personal grievances are insignificant compared to handling the common enemy of the Central State Martial Artists, the Ultimate Palace.

However, at this moment, the Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain was still determined to execute Xiao Ye, which was indeed going too far.

What made them even more infuriated was yet to come.

Nine figures of varying statures suddenly moved out, violently attacking and advancing towards Xiao Ye.

These nine figures were precisely the Nine Great Titled Martial Artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain who had previously ambushed Xiao Ye.

During the outbreak and melee with the Ultimate Palace, these Nine Titled Martial Artists did not join in the resistance against the Ultimate Palace’s martial artists but were waiting for an opportunity. Upon receiving the orders from the Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain, they immediately leapt into action.

At this time, among the martial artists of the Tao Palace - one of the three sub-palaces of the Ultimate Palace, more than ten Titled Martial Artists were already attacking the Domain Lord of the Invincible Emperor Domain, as well as the Taiyi Palace Master and the Ice and Snow Palace Master. Being mutually restrained, they couldn’t spare any effort for assistance.

Therefore, the nine Titled Martial Artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain, cooperating together, met almost no significant hindrance amid the waves of Ultimate Palace martial artists and swiftly advanced to Xiao Ye’s side, only to be blocked by Wu Ming.

"Damn it, Iron Blood Emperor Domain, you’re nothing but a bunch of villains!" Even Wu Ming was infuriated to the point where his hair stood on end, nearly driven mad with anger. He pushed his Fourth Layer of Dominator Body to its peak, forming a massive pillar of light with the Domineering Body Blood, engaging in a bloody battle against the nine Titled Martial Artists.

His physical body was unmatched, though powerful, it ultimately couldn’t compare to a Half-step Great Emperor. Plus, these nine Titled Martial Artists were no weaklings; he couldn’t possibly kill them all in a short time.

Among them, four Titled Martial Artists feigned an attack, seizing the moment their companions entangled Wu Ming to come after Xiao Ye.

"Brother Xiao, you go first, I’ll hold them off for you."

The Absolute Emperor, Tang Yi, beside Xiao Ye wielded a black staff. Joined by Nangong Xingyu, Prince Donghuang, and Huang Taiji, they swiftly dashed over, abandoning the Ultimate Palace martial artists intending to intercept the four Titled Martial Artists.

"Alright!"

Xiao Ye nodded without speaking further, seizing the opportunity to break through with Bing Ya.

Though Tang Yi now possessed power comparable to Titled Martial Artists, he still couldn’t truly match the older generation of martial artists. However, considering his status, the Iron Blood Emperor Domain likely wouldn’t dare to harm him, giving Xiao Ye some peace of mind.

Thud!

Yet before he could get far with Bing Ya, a scream rang out, causing his heart to jolt.

Looking toward the sound, his gaze immediately turned icy, and a blazing fury erupted.

The Absolute Emperor Tang Yi was already spitting blood and flying back from a single encounter. Nangong Xingyu, Huang Taiji, and Prince Donghuang fared no better, completely overwhelmed by the four Titled Martial Artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain, relentlessly beaten back.

"Hmph, the Domain Lord ordered us to kill Xiao Ye; no one can stop us today!" The four Titled Martial Artists exuded a chilling killing intent, showing no mercy.

Xiao Ye’s gaze grew increasingly fiery.

He couldn’t believe that these fiends from the Iron Blood Emperor Domain dared to severely injure even the Absolute Emperor Tang Yi.

In such circumstances, if either the Absolute Emperor or someone from Nangong Xingyu were gravely injured, they risked being killed by the Ultimate Palace martial artists swarming in.

"Quickly, go! These guys are terrifying, far surpassing normal Titled Martial Artists; we can’t hold them for long!" Nangong Xingyu shouted, his body surrounded by dazzling starlight, though blood was already seeping from the corners of his mouth, struggling to hold on.

"Junior Brother Xiao Ye, you go, I’ll hold them off for you."

Bing Ya, witnessing the scene, showed a determined expression.

In the surroundings, the Taiyi Palace Master had already transcended to the Extreme Realm, employing a secret technique to temporarily reach Half-step Great Emperor Realm, but like Wu Ming, couldn’t free himself to offer help swiftly.

However, despite Bing Ya’s urging, Xiao Ye remained unmoved, standing resolutely upright like a mountain.

"No rush, let’s kill these martial artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain first."

"This is all the Domain Lord of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain’s own doing. He must pay for his foolishness!"

Xiao Ye raised his hand and subdued the three Ultimate Palace martial artists rushing towards him, speaking coldly with a rising murderous aura on his face.

This time, the Iron Blood Emperor Domain had truly crossed his bottom line.

"Kill...the martial artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain?" Bing Ya was stunned, disbelief written all over her face.

The situation was obvious; everyone was tied up and couldn’t offer assistance, and though Xiao Ye was powerful, she didn’t believe he could kill the martial artists of the Iron Blood Emperor Domain.

Swish!

At this moment, Xiao Ye didn’t waste words, pulling Little White out from the Emperor Realm to guard the surroundings, preventing the Ultimate Palace martial artists from breaking through.

Over this period, to conceal his identity and because Little White had become exceptionally sleepy, he allowed it to rest in the Emperor Realm. Now that it was released, it became extremely excited, its form grew massive, casually knocking away the Ultimate Palace martial artists coming forward.

After doing all this, Xiao Ye swept his hand over the Space Ring.

Swish!

A lifelike, intact, and naturally intimidating physical body appeared before him, like a resurrected supreme strongman, sitting cross-legged in the void.

"What...is that?"

At that moment, many strong figures on the chaotic battlefield couldn’t help feeling their hearts leap, sensing a suffocating pressure, their gaze full of uncertainty, even Bing Ya beside Xiao Ye was stunned.

Is this...the aura of a Half-step Great Emperor?

"Kill!"

At that moment, Xiao Ye said nothing, directly activating the Dayan Driving Heaven Technique. His Emperor’s Martial Intent, like the mighty flow of the Yangtze River, surged into the Half-step Great Emperor’s body.

Then—

Boom!

The Half-step Great Emperor’s body shuddered lightly, releasing infinite divine light. Its eyes suddenly opened wide, shooting two unmatched beams of divine light. Its right hand gently lifted, striking towards the four Titled Martial Artists who had driven Nangong Xingyu and others back.

"No!"

The four Titled Martial Artists shivered violently, their hair standing on end. With a scream, their bodies exploded.