C15 The Final Battle at the Peak of the Capital!

The entire court was astounded.

Soong Wang's face underwent a dramatic transformation.

"Who is this individual? To stand alone against the Demon Emperor at this moment?" Soong Wang urgently inquired.

No sooner had he spoken than the officials erupted in debate.

"Anyone bold enough to engage the Demon Emperor is no ordinary man. Could it be the esteemed elder from the Ma family?"

"The Ma family's patriarch passed away three months ago—how do you not know this? My bet is on someone from the Great General's lineage."

"Enough with the wild guesses. If the Great General had such a powerhouse, would his family have been ousted from the capital?"

The State Preceptor's face was etched with gravity.

His divine sense swept across the skies above the capital at lightning speed.

Whatever he discerned brought him immense joy.

"Your Majesty, the one who intervened possesses formidable strength, and he bears the distinctive air of royalty. If I am not mistaken, it must be King the Benevolent!"

"King the Benevolent?"

Soong Wang was taken aback.

Then, with a surge of elation, he proclaimed, "If it is indeed King the Benevolent, then no matter the Demon Emperor's onslaught, he shall not stir any significant trouble. Let us remain here and await King the Benevolent's triumphant return."

Outside the Northern City Gate of the Vrabouton Empire.

The Demon Emperor, seething with rage, bore a ghastly sneer.

He sensed the overwhelming Nascent Infant stage presence within Newcliff and his expression subtly shifted.

"Since when did the Vrabouton Empire boast a Nascent Infant cultivator? Tiankui was formidable, and his fall within the capital was likely at this person's hands. Thus, I must slay this individual at all costs!"

The Demon Emperor's anger swelled at the thought.

"Are you the culprit who slew my son, Tiankui?"

"Hehe, are you referring to the thief who dared to steal the destiny of our Vrabouton? If so, then yes, indeed."

"You..."

"You seem unaware that the thief who attempted to rob our nation's fortune couldn't withstand even one of my blows before meeting his demise."

Soong Lin's sneers were relentless.

Upon hearing this, the Demon Emperor's wrath exploded.

His colossal form towered in the expanse between heaven and earth.

A demonic aura surged from his entire being.

In a flash, the skies over the entire capital darkened.

It was as though endless night had descended.

It was enough to strike terror into the bravest of hearts.

Soong Lin remained composed.

But the commoners of the capital were seized by fear.

"The Demon Emperor is incredibly powerful. If he enters the city, I fear we won't stand a chance."

"Can King the Benevolent withstand the Demon Emperor's onslaught? If not, we're in deep trouble."

"Indeed. The Vrabouton's decline rests on King the Benevolent's shoulders."

Voices of countless discussions filled the air.

Soong Lin, with his Divine Sense extended, heard every word with crystal clarity.

"The people of the Vrabouton Empire have long suffered at the hands of the Evilkind. If I don't give the Demon Emperor a lesson to remember, the confidence of the Vrabouton's people will be shattered. Then, the Wildlings, Ghost Clan, Divine Clan, and other races will likely seize the chance to stir up more trouble."

With this thought, Soong Lin's expression turned even more icy.

The rise and fall of a nation is every citizen's responsibility.

Though he was within the imperial mausoleum, he refused to watch the capital's people be massacred by the Demon Emperor on his watch.

"Hmph! The Demon Emperor himself resorts to intimidation to cow the Vrabouton people, utterly shameless!"

Soong Lin's snort was cold as ice.

In that moment, the formidable presence of an early-stage Nascent Infant was unleashed.

An invisible force burst forth.

The gloom that had shrouded Newcliff's skies was scattered in an instant.

Then, the people of Newcliff could finally see the slender figure standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

He faced the Demon Emperor, who had revealed his true form, with unruffled serenity.

"King the Benevolent is mighty!"

"King the Benevolent is invincible!"

"King the Benevolent is truly the nation's foundation!"

Cheers erupted throughout the capital.

Above, the Demon Emperor's face twisted with displeasure.

"You humans are truly without shame. How can you be so sure I would lose without even striking a blow?"

"Demon Emperor, you've traveled a great distance, which is no small feat, while I am here in the capital, ready and waiting. Now, with time, terrain, and harmony on my side, I hold all the advantages. What do you have to win against me?"

Soong Lin remained unfazed.

His words triggered a surge of rage within the Demon Emperor.

"I may be shameless, but I don't win with mere words. You dare to kill my son? Prepare to die!"

The Demon Emperor was seething with anger.

His colossal form, a hundred zhang in size, swiftly swiped through the void.

Whoosh!

A fearsome gust of wind rose with the Demon Emperor's lethal claws.

In no time, it transformed into a massive, serpent-like whirlwind, barreling straight for Soong Lin.

"Is that all?"

Soong Lin looked on with scorn.

With a mere thought, he activated his Immortal Sword Body.

Spiritual force from his power core surged into his arm.

A snap of his fingers unleashed a fearsome blade of sword qi.

The oncoming gale couldn't withstand a single breath before scattering to the winds.

The citizens of the capital erupted in cheers.

Though the battle between the Demon Emperor and Soong Lin was far from over, the momentum had clearly shifted in Soong Lin's favor.

"Kid, that was just a probing attack. Now, you'll experience a fate worse than death!"

The Demon Emperor's laugh was filled with malice.

As he spoke, his hand made a swift motion through the air.

Boom!

The sound of a thunderous explosion filled the air.

Scales materialized on the Demon Emperor's body.

The scales shimmered with an eerie black light, both mysterious and impenetrable.

As the wind swept over them, it produced a metallic ringing sound.

Soong Lin's brow furrowed at the sight.

"Armor of the Evilkind?"

"You've got a keen eye to recognize the Armor of the Evilkind. But this isn't just any armor; it's the Armor of the Shadow King, crafted only by the royal lineage of the Evilkind," the Demon Emperor boasted with a vicious smile.

His gaze upon Soong Lin now carried an unprecedented confidence.

"This Armor of the Shadow King is not only as tough as iron but also amplifies my physical strength. If I'm not mistaken, you've only just advanced to the Nascent Infant Stage, and your realm is likely still unstable. Against me, your death is certain!"

"Really? Well, I'm eager to see just how formidable your Armor of the Shadow King truly is."

Soong Lin's demeanor shifted noticeably.

In the midst of speaking, he had already driven his Immortal Sword Body to the utmost extreme.

Whoosh!

A formidable spiritual force roiled within Soong Lin, like a tidal wave unleashed.

Quickly, his flesh began to gleam with a metallic sheen, signaling a strength many times greater than moments before.

And with it, a fearsome array of sword qi began to manifest around him, thick and impenetrable.

They stood like a well-prepared army, awaiting Soong Lin's command to unleash their fury.

"Kill!"

With a thunderous cry, the sword qi burst forth from around Soong Lin.

The Demon Emperor was engulfed by the relentless assault of dense sword qi before he could muster a response.

His dark armor rang out with the clamor of incessant impacts.

The black scales that clad the Demon Emperor were pummeled by the sword qi's onslaught, leaving them pitted and scarred.

"So powerful!"

The Demon Emperor's pupils contracted sharply.

A trace of wariness crept into his gaze as he looked upon Soong Lin for the first time.

However, his ferocity swiftly resurfaced.

"Your sword qi may be formidable, but it cannot penetrate my armor. Since that is so, prepare to face the might of my physical attack."