The Empress's No.1 Lackey-Chapter 1160 - 628: Zhao Douan: Heavenly Human? That Thing—I’m One Too (Part 2)

Chapter 1160: Chapter 628: Zhao Douan: Heavenly Human? That Thing—I’m One Too (Part 2)

He smiled proudly, his eyes disdainful: "Now, tell me, who will win or lose today?"

Half-step Heavenly Realm?! Prince Jing himself is actually a martial artist of the Half-step Heavenly Human Realm?

Zhao Douan’s face was solemn. He had considered the many trump cards Xu Wen might hold and thought even Xu Jingtang could briefly ascend to a heavenly level, so Prince Jing must have some life-saving method.

Yet he never imagined Prince Jing’s own cultivation would be so high.

If Prince Jing was so powerful himself, why did he rely on others during the two attempts to assassinate him? And why didn’t he act personally?

Concealing his skills?

The words surfaced in Zhao Douan’s mind.

It should be noted that in the court Shadow Guard’s archives, although Prince Jing practiced cultivation from a young age, his talent was quite average; he’s just a mortal martial artist not skilled in fighting, mostly staying at the level of enhancing health and body strength. Therefore, Zhao Douan never accounted for Prince Jing’s cultivation.

"Are you wondering, since I have such cultivation, why haven’t I revealed it before?" Prince Jing spoke confidently, as if he held all the aces: "Yes, indeed, concealing my skills was part of it. As a member of the royal family, I read the few steles of our royal family in my youth, unlike you Tributors, who can only read the next level after reaching a certain realm. But I understood back then that being overly outstanding as a prince is just inviting trouble, so I kept suppressing my talent and didn’t pursue cultivation until I was titled Prince Jing and distanced from the Capital. Only then did I stop suppressing it. Unfortunately, due to delaying the best time, my cultivation progress suffered, and at this age, I’ve only reached worldly perfection... On several occasions before, facing you, I didn’t reveal my power because I worried it would prematurely provoke my wayward niece’s assassination attempt. As long as I continued to endure, when rebellion began, my thoughts would clear, and silently, I advanced again; nowadays I can be considered to have entered Half-step Heavenly Human... Zhao Douan, do you still remain calm now?"

Zhao Douan’s expression was heavy, staring at Prince Jing, whose imposing presence overwhelmed him, and his own cultivation surged in response, yet ultimately remained weaker.

However, despite such a significant gap in cultivation, Prince Jing still didn’t immediately strike. Instead, he took two steps, paused, and calmly remarked: "Under these circumstances, can you keep your composure? Indeed, Half-step Heavenly Human isn’t enough; you’ve gone to great lengths, and brought my dear niece here too, indicating you anticipated Wu Xiankui might act. Since you anticipated Wu Xiankui, surely you’ve concealed means sufficient to secure victory. Earlier, the Dragon Girl was enough against ordinary worldly cultivators, but insufficient against the more formidable ones. So... is it one of those secret skills that can temporarily grant one the power of a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator? I’ve heard back when you were on Linfeng Road, you temporarily entered the heavenly realm, commanding clouds and extinguishing the Yunfu Soldiers’ city-burning plan, indicating a certain method was used. Did you also use it to kill Xu Jingtang? No need to answer; I don’t care. I only know that with Master Xuan Yin in the west, Zhang Yan Yi certainly can’t appear today. And to thoroughly suppress you, it seems only Heavenly Human-level power can be utilized."

While speaking, Prince Jing conjured an unusual, golden "pill" like a magic trick.

Before Zhao Douan could react, he tossed it in and swallowed it.

"What is that?" Zhao Douan furrowed his brows, feeling uneasy.

Prince Jing smiled and said: "Have you heard of Buddha Relics?"

Zhao Douan paused: "Rumored to be a sacred treasure of the Buddhist, refined from the bones of Heavenly Human Realm monks after their Nirvana?"

Prince Jing nodded: "These relics are extremely precious. I expended great efforts to obtain one. Consuming the relic is particularly delicate, one must possess Buddha Nature. To consume this relic, I’ve adhered to vegetarian diet and chanted for nearly twenty years. As for its effect... you’ll soon find out."

Indeed, Zhao Douan soon found out.

Because after Prince Jing swallowed the relic, just a few breaths later, a golden "sun" appeared on his chest, slowly sinking into his Qi Sea.

Boom—

A soundless boom resounded, Prince Jing’s entire meridian system ignited, each vein within him shone brilliantly with hidden brightness. Vaguely, a burning Buddha skeleton within him could be seen, gradually blending with him.

Prince Jing stepped forward once again.

"Crack!"

In that instant, an aura different from before suddenly rose, like a fluttering column of air shooting straight into the sky.

Even the Empress and Wu Xiankui, fighting high in the air, sensed it, almost simultaneously halting their battle, gazing downward with expressions shifting.

Heavenly Human Realm!

At that moment, Prince Jing entered the Heavenly Realm through the Buddha Relic.

"Not a true Heavenly Human, just a temporary Fake Celestial." Xu Zhenguan swiftly judged.

Its nature somewhat resembled Xu Jingtang’s prior use of the Evil God’s possession.

However, even Fake Celestial is enough to drastically alter the overall situation.

Once Prince Jing clears Zhao Douan, Yu Xiu, and other experts, then comes up to join forces with Wu Xiankui, even she must retreat!

The Empress’s expression shifted, her hand instinctively adjusting the angle of the Taia Sword to strike down at Prince Jing.

But the attack was intercepted by Wu Xiankui, who calmly said: "Your Majesty, our battle hasn’t finished yet."

The Empress, enraged, swung a retaliatory strike at Wu Xiankui. In the sky, for a time, sword light cascaded like a waterfall, impressive and frightening.

...

"Heavenly Human Realm!" On Yutou Mountain, Zuo Tang and others watched with bated breath.

"What Heavenly Human? How did Prince Jing become Heavenly?" Aunt Gu murmured.

The sharp-eyed skinny monkey man said: "Prince Jing likely swallowed some pill, temporarily elevating his cultivation, but even so, it’s enough. Damn, three Heavenly Humans striking together—when in my life have I seen such spectacle? Truly worth the face value!"

The double-shouldered man was slightly excited as well, coolly commented: "This spells doom for Zhao Douan, unless he has similar methods."

...

On the other side.

"Won’t you act yet?" Tang Ping couldn’t help but say, his eyes fixed on the distant battlefield, his grip on the Thousand-mile tube nearly snapping.

Surrounding him, the elite from the Divine Mechanism Camp anxiously surrounded the massive Heavenly Element Cannon.

"Should we fire the cannon? This cannon can lock onto targets, able to fire without angle adjustment."

Chen Gui stood at the firing position of the Heavenly Element Cannon, hand tightly gripping the firing "trigger", shaking his head: "Wait! The master hasn’t signaled yet, so absolutely no action!"

Tang Ping was immensely anxious, biting teeth, eyes fixed on the distance: "But still not firing now, what is the master waiting for?"

...

Does Zhao Douan have another trick?

Not only Prince Jing is waiting; everyone on the battlefield, having sensed the heavenly aura rising from Prince Jing, felt a shock in their hearts. Though the killing didn’t stop, everyone partially focused on that side, anticipating Zhao Douan’s counteraction.

Chen Wang and his wife bore the brunt, feeling that suffocating pressure.

Numerous guests looked toward the approaching Prince Jing as he stepped closer to Zhao Douan.

They also looked at Zhao Douan as if he were a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Does this Zhao guy have another trump card?

Under everyone’s watchful eyes.

Zhao Douan silently held the Chasing Saber at his waist, remaining quiet.

He seemed to forget the many surrounding, battling individuals, his eyes solely focused on the steadily approaching Prince Jing.

He said with a smile: "Heavenly Human, indeed remarkable. Your tactics are indeed plentiful; no wonder you dare meet me, but..."

He said softly, suddenly drawing the Chasing Saber from its sheath, then with a snap, thrusting it into the ground.

He abandoned his sword.

Prince Jing paused, confusion fleeting through his eyes.

The next second, Zhao Douan gently stroked his slightly protruding belly, calmly saying: "But Heavenly Human... I am too."