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Chapter 22: Following the Empress’s Order, Nie Chen is Now the Empress’s Person

“Looking for me?”

Nie Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed up at the sky.

The burly man standing beside Old Demon of Hongshan Qi Haomiao was the same person he had defeated with three moves on the Changhan City arena.

“If it weren’t for you, my nephew Qi Mang would have successfully won the arena and become the Imperial Court’s son-in-law. By then, I would have been able to manipulate the entire Imperial Court at will. You ruined my good plan, and you still dare to be stubborn? Today, I’ll tear you apart, you scheming little brat!”

Qi Haomiao’s angry voice echoed through the air.

Suddenly, a powerful aura descended from the sky.

The dark clouds thickened, and the sound of thunder seemed to be filled with endless anger.

【Ding, Old Demon of Hongshan Qi Haomiao attempted to let his nephew Qi Mang seize the position of son-in-law and manipulate the Imperial Court. However, his plan was foiled by the host, and he became enraged, revealing his true nature as a small-minded person. A temporary mission has been triggered, ordering the host to kill Qi Mang. If the mission is completed successfully, a high-grade Earth-realm cultivation method will be rewarded. However, if the mission fails, the host will be immediately transported to Empress Qingyue’s bedchamber. Note: Empress Qingyue is currently taking a bath.】

Nie Chen: “……”

For a moment, he even considered deliberately failing the mission.

But after thinking about it, he realized that if Chu Qingyue didn’t react in time, he might accidentally get killed, which wouldn’t be worth it.

Moreover, the reward of a high-grade Earth-realm cultivation method seemed quite generous, so it was better to complete the mission.

Just then, Qi Mang’s sturdy body fell from the sky.

A loud crash echoed through the air as he slammed into the ground, causing the earth to crack and spider-like fissures to appear.

As the dust settled, Qi Mang’s robust body seemed even larger.

“Yesterday’s grudge will be repaid with your life today!”

Two red glows appeared in the smoke and dust.

When the dust dispersed, Qi Mang had completely transformed into a different form.

Two spiral horns grew on his head, his eyes turned red and bloody, and he emitted a bloodthirsty aura.

His body had grown larger by a third, and his muscles were covered in green, worm-like veins.

A wild and violent aura emanated from him, causing the people of the Youming Sect to feel fearful.

“Beast transformation!”

Even Meng Yangqiu gasped in shock.

He had feared Qi Haomiao because Qi Haomiao possessed this strange and powerful beast transformation technique.

“Be careful, although it’s not that old man himself, the power of beast transformation should not be underestimated!”

Meng Yangqiu shouted loudly.

But it was already too late.

“Boom!”

Qi Mang had transformed into a creature with sharp claws and teeth, and his massive body charged towards Nie Chen.

The wind howled as he moved, and his massive fist, wrapped in a whirlwind, crashed down.

The punch seemed to contain the power to shatter mountains and rivers, and it could crush everything!

“Young people have no sense of martial arts!”

Although Nie Chen was caught off guard, he reacted in an instant.

His entire body’s spiritual energy converged into a single point, and he burst forth with terrifying speed.

He leaped backward, narrowly avoiding the punch.

“Boom!”

The massive fist crashed into the ground, creating a huge crater.

The surrounding rocks shattered, and the dust flew everywhere, demonstrating the punch’s incredible power.

“Roar!”

The beast-transformed Qi Mang seemed to have lost his ability to speak, but he still let out a deafening roar.

For Nie Chen, the brief moment of respite was enough.

“Ancient Sacred Body, first meridian, activate!”

Suddenly, flames engulfed Nie Chen’s arms.

As the fire dissipated, golden, lava-like patterns flowed onto his arms.

A powerful and sacred aura surrounded Nie Chen’s body.

“This kid is not normal!”

In the air, Qi Haomiao’s old and murky eyes widened in shock, sensing something was amiss.

He tried to intervene, but it was too late.

The beast-transformed Qi Mang was completely consumed by rage, and his massive body charged towards Nie Chen again.

The wind howled as he moved, and Nie Chen stood firm, not dodging or evading.

A golden glow converged on his arms, and he directly countered Qi Mang’s massive, beast-like claws.

“Boom!”

The collision created a muffled sound, and the surrounding air seemed to ripple and distort.

Between the two fists, golden light flashed.

Qi Mang stared at his own arm in shock.

“Crack, crack, crack.”

The sound of bones shattering echoed through the air, and Qi Mang’s arm suddenly went limp.

His entire body seemed to lose strength, and he stumbled backward.

“Roar!”

The beast-transformed Qi Mang glared at Nie Chen with a fierce and violent gaze, baring his teeth.

A putrid and bloody aura emanated from his mouth, and his sharp teeth seemed razor-sharp.

A flash of light appeared, and with incredible speed, Nie Chen dodged Qi Mang’s attack and grasped his face with one hand.

Even with his remaining consciousness, Qi Mang sensed the threat of death.

He struggled desperately, but it was too late.

“Crack!”

A clear and crisp sound echoed through the air.

Nie Chen’s five fingers had crushed Qi Mang’s skull.

In an instant, Qi Mang’s body went limp, and his head drooped.

The next moment, a massive flame erupted from Nie Chen’s hand.

Qi Mang’s head was engulfed in the intense heat, and his body collapsed to the ground.

The beast-transformed Qi Mang, who had possessed incredible strength, was killed in just a few moves!

“Bastard!”

In the sky, Qi Haomiao’s eyes turned red with rage, and his body emitted a powerful aura.

The Opening Profound Realm’s immense pressure descended from his body, and Qi Haomiao seemed to have lost all reason, his hands transforming into sharp claws as he charged towards Nie Chen.

“This person seems difficult to deal with.”

Nie Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly.

If he were to clash with Qi Haomiao head-on, even with the Ancient Sacred Body’s first meridian activated, he wouldn’t be able to win.

But just then, a gentle, ethereal music drifted from the horizon.

It was like the sound of flowing water, echoing through the empty valley.

“By the Empress’s order, from now on, Nie Chen is the Empress’s partner!”

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