All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 215: The Final Battle (2)

Prince Yu’s rebellion, planned for over a decade, received widespread support. The current emperor’s inhuman behavior was already known throughout the land. Recently, rumors spread that the emperor was the son of a fox spirit, disrupting the court. The true heir to the throne should have been Prince Yu. Many evil deeds were exposed, causing public anger to boil over. However, Prince Yu knew that military power would ultimately determine success or failure, which is why he schemed several times to bring General Yue into his camp. Now, with the Blue Hill Kingdom in the north recently defeated and unable to invade southward, and the three Northern Frontier provinces just recovering from disaster, the emperor’s prestige was at rock bottom while Prince Yu’s was at its peak. This was the best opportunity, and Prince Yu didn’t miss it.

The rebel army conquered cities and territories, advancing unstoppably under Yue Feipeng’s command. In no time, they reached Wenshi Lake. Wenshi Lake was a huge lake west of the capital, next to Tianwei City, occupying a strategic position that was hard to bypass. If Tianwei fell, the army would march directly on the capital, leaving it defenseless. Now, warships lined Wenshi Lake, and unlike the enemies the rebel army had faced before, this time they faced 100,000 imperial guards of the Dragon Tiger Army arrayed on the eastern shore of Wenshi. Commanding Tianwei City was the Great Fortune Kingdom’s top expert – Ma Qiangang.

The two armies faced each other on Wenshi Lake. Prince Yu and Yue Feipeng could see Ma Qiangang standing on a warship not far away.

“Traitorous rebels, surrender quickly! Otherwise, when my Thunder-Controlling Divine Whip falls, it will be the moment your entire army is annihilated!” Ma Qiangang’s voice, powered by his deep internal energy, echoed across Wenshi Lake, clearly heard by Prince Yu and his group.

“Ma Qiangang’s strength is unfathomable, and he seems to have improved since before. He won’t be easy to deal with,” Yue Feipeng said.

“Go, test Ma Qiangang. Be careful,” Prince Yu ordered.

Then, the black-clad man was seen walking on water, flying towards Ma Qiangang. Seeing the approaching enemy, Ma Qiangang got excited and also flew out from the warship, walking on water. The two experts clashed on the water’s surface, causing waves to surge and both sides’ ships to rock.

Before long, Ma Qiangang recognized his opponent’s identity, “It’s you! The Divine Dragon Guard leader – Wuming! You’ve also rebelled?”

“Wrong, I am Wuxin. Wuming was my junior brother, we were from the same school. He died long ago,” the black-clad man didn’t hide his identity.

“Whether you’re Wuming or Wuxin, today you die!” Ma Qiangang threw punch after punch, terrible fist winds accompanied by breaking sounds assaulting Wuxin’s face.

The black-clad man dodged with a flash, his right hand grabbing at the lake surface. A water dragon rose from the lake, swallowing Ma Qiangang in one gulp.

Lightning flashed inside the water dragon’s belly, terrifying thunder instantly tearing the water dragon apart. Ma Qiangang emerged, holding the Thunder-Controlling Divine Whip, lightning surging around his body.

“Hehehe, is this all you’ve got?” As he spoke, Ma Qiangang didn’t let up, unleashing five moves in succession, each accompanied by lightning.

The black-clad man tried to dodge but couldn’t avoid them, taking all five hits. He retreated to the ship with injuries.

“Hahaha, Prince Yu, Yue Feipeng, come and try whatever else you’ve got!” Ma Qiangang taunted.

Prince Yu and Yue Feipeng both frowned. This man was too strong; even if Yue Feipeng went himself, he might not be a match. And if he lost, the impact would be great.

“Leave it to me,” Zhanyue sighed. Silver armor appeared on his body, and a sky-piercing halberd appeared in his hand. He wanted to end this quickly.

Wearing the Silver Moon Armor, walking on water as if on solid ground, Zhanyue charged directly at Ma Qiangang.

“Who are you?” Ma Qiangang changed his previous arrogance, looking warily at Zhanyue. The Thunder-Controlling Divine Whip in his hand trembled, as if warning him.

“The one who will kill you,” Zhanyue took out the Great Sun Sea Burning Pearl and embedded it in the Silver Moon Armor. Instantly, the entire armor underwent a huge change, red flame patterns covering it. Zhanyue’s aura rose another level.

Zhanyue didn’t bother with words and attacked with his sky-piercing halberd.

The terrifying lightning was easily suppressed by flames. With just one move, Ma Qiangang was blasted into the lake bottom, causing water to splash dozens of meters high. Ma Qiangang emerged from the lake bottom in a sorry state, his face pale. Zhanyue’s single attack had proven the gap between them. This was an absolute crushing at the power level.

“Lightning Dragon Shakes the World!” Ma Qiangang could only pin his hopes on the mysterious treasure in his hand. Fully activating the precious item, the Thunder-Controlling Divine Whip transformed into a giant lightning dragon lunging at Zhanyue. At the same time, dark clouds covered the sky, and heavy rain poured down.

“Disperse!” Zhanyue swung his halberd from bottom to top. A flame like a fire dragon rose, first shattering the lightning dragon, then soaring into the sky, actually dispersing all the dark clouds above, letting sunlight shine on the lake surface again.

Everyone stared dumbfounded at Zhanyue. This must be the strike of an immortal.

“You… you shouldn’t be a figure of this world. Why are you helping Prince Yu? Someone like you shouldn’t participate in dynastic struggles. This is too unfair!” Ma Qiangang looked at Zhanyue as if seeing a monster, muttering resentfully. He understood all too well that Zhanyue was on a completely different level from him.

At this moment, on the walls of Tianwei City, the Great Fortune emperor himself was present. He placed the tablets of his ancestors before him, then knelt down, praying with tears in his eyes: “Ancestors above, I am the eldest legitimate son of the late emperor, my inheritance of the throne is legal and proper. Now Prince Yu rebels, aided by powers beyond the mortal realm, truly intending to overturn our dynasty’s fate and destroy the order of thousands of years. Please, ancestors, show your divine power, protect our realm, maintain the rules and order.”

Instantly, golden lights shot out from the many tablets, all entering Ma Qiangang’s body. Ma Qiangang felt his strength skyrocket, as if becoming an immortal on the spot. A huge golden shadow stood behind him. Looking at this golden figure, people felt only deep fear and submission. This was the power symbolizing imperial authority, order, and heavenly law. This was their final measure.

“Come again!” Ma Qiangang engaged Zhanyue once more, this time gaining the upper hand. Zhanyue sensed that his opponent was not the person before him, but the power of the world’s rules! He couldn’t resist at all! This was Zhanyue’s first time experiencing the power of rules.