Logan Lin's methods have already surpassed the understanding of ordinary Holy Emperor experts. The Sacred Emperor Realm stands at the very pinnacle of the Star-River Dominion; every major force only possesses a limited number of Sacred Emperors.
At present, only the Five Sacred Lands and Star-Treasure Pavilion have true Sacred Emperor-level powerhouses, and their total number does not exceed a hundred.
Logan Lin made his move, and in no time, he and Kellan Lin arrived at the Frostbane Dynasty's base star-region.
"The battle has already begun!"
"Father, is there still time to organize anything?"
"An Emperor's Duel can't be stopped. There is no winner or loser—only life and death!"
After Logan Lin finished speaking, his eyes were bloodshot—this was his last shred of hope, and nothing could go wrong! If Evan Chu fails, not only will the East-Star Prefecture struggle to survive, but even the entire Star-Treasure Pavilion...
Although Logan Lin doesn't know all of Star-Treasure Pavilion's core secrets, he knows at least forty percent. Plus, with multiple assignments from the Elder Hall, Logan has pieced together a good part of the truth.
So, while it looks like just an imperial struggle within the Frostbane Dynasty, in reality, it affects the life and death of Star-Treasure Pavilion's future—and could even reshape the entire Star-River Dominion, the Five Sacred Lands, and the order of the Three Thousand Dynasties.
And as seen by the Mansfield Family's star-gazing branch, such a future signals the end of an era and the coming of a new one—the legendary Fourth End-of-Dharma Era...
At the Frostbane Base Star-Region, Evan Chu and Holden Hong's duel was unfolding out in the endless star-void beyond the domain.
At their cultivation level, even the shockwaves from their battle could easily destroy a normal star-region. Even a dynasty-level base would suffer tremendous damage. As Frostbane's future rulers, neither Evan Chu nor Holden Hong wanted to see the dynasty harmed.
Not only would it cause losses for themselves, it would also weaken the people's faith power and the dynasty's Heavenly Dao favor.
The reason they chose this approach was that both Evan Chu and Holden Hong were absolutely confident they would emerge victorious in this battle.
"Evan Chu, you could choose to give up everything. After all, such a moth-to-flame struggle is meaningless. If you spare me the trouble, perhaps I'll show mercy and let you live."
"What's the point of all this nonsense now? Even if I become a cripple, I'm still the third seed of the Frostbane Trial World. Just being alive makes me your greatest threat, no matter what my cultivation realm is, right? Leaving me alive—how laughable."
Maybe in your plan, you intended to kill me before I was even born? Or maybe, just appearing before you as a Frostbane Trial World seed means I was always destined to die!
Evan Chu shook his head. Holden Hong was far too arrogant, thinking Evan knew nothing? If he were really that naive, he'd have been played to death in the Frostbane Trial World countless times.
"You're pretty clever! But so what?"
"So, all this talk is pointless. It's time to show true strength! Come—let me see what this so-called Second Person can really do!"
So naive—do you really think you can match me? Hm? A mere early-stage Holy Emperor?
You're far too weak. You have no idea.
Holden Hong finally stopped talking. As he unleashed his aura and revealed his full cultivation, Evan Chu's face showed shock.
"This... is a sign of breakthrough to the Sacred Emperor Realm!"
Evan Chu sensed that the so-called curse from the Sacred Lands seemed to have no effect on Holden Hong! In other words, Holden is the only one in Frostbane who can evade the curse and break through to the Sacred Emperor Realm!
How did he do it?!
"Oh? I didn't expect you to notice. Looks like you're not simple at all. Good thing I didn't let you grow any longer—otherwise, there might've been an accident! But now, there's nothing to worry about, because soon you'll be joining those fools I've already killed!"
Those fools? How many? What does he mean?
Evan Chu felt he'd almost grasped something, but couldn't quite understand. As he pondered deeply, Holden Hong attacked!
"Can't figure it out? Don't bother—because you'll never know!"
Boom!
A massive hand formed from nearly tangible Stellar Power condensed into an energy storm, crashing down from the heavens.
All surrounding space was completely sealed; not a single crack or node could be found. Evan Chu was like a prisoner in a cage, with no room to escape—he could only face a blow strong enough to kill any Holy Emperor head-on!
Heh, there's nowhere for you to run. Accept the baptism of death!
There was no way out. Just as Holden Hong said, Evan Chu really had nowhere to run.
But then again, did Evan Chu ever intend to run? Never! Before the battle began, he'd already resolved: Evan Chu can die, but he must never retreat!
Ha! You talk as if I was planning to run. Holden Hong, you've been superior for too long—it's time you tasted defeat.
Oh? When will that be? I'm looking forward to it.
You won't have to wait long—because it's now!
It sounds long in description, but from Holden Hong's appearance to the clash with Evan Chu, the whole process took just a dozen breaths.
From the opening move to their direct collision, it all happened in a flash.
Faced with a Sacred Emperor-level starlight palm, Evan Chu responded simply: his clothes exploded, the Desolate Dragon Saber spun in his hands, and his body transformed into the Sacred Dragon Emperor form.
Dragonflame Slash!
A bizarre blue flame erupted alongside the Desolate Dragon Saber, powered by the mighty Ninefold Profound-Meaning Power—a force several levels above ordinary Stellar Power.
With that, Evan Chu's counterattack instantly surpassed Holden Hong's starlight giant palm, and the Stellar Power cage shattered in an instant.
Kill!
Hm? Such powerful force! I really underestimated you.
Holden Hong's expression shifted slightly as he began to move—he was finally ready to fight for real.
Back at the base star-region, everyone watching the battle was on edge. No one dared guess the outcome...
Boom!
The energy storm from their clash erupted, sweeping through the surrounding space. Countless starlight fragments flew, and in an instant, hundreds of spatial rifts appeared—this far surpassed the usual intensity of Sacred Emperor battles!
Such terrifying power—and this is only the beginning!
Even Logan Lin was shaken by the scene, left speechless for a moment.