The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 1127 - 1128: Counterattack

The sudden change left the two Hall Masters of Ming Chun Hall, the Flowing Gold Clan Patriarch, and the Hude Clan Leader completely stunned.
Logically, Wei Ziliang should have protected Lin Qian at all costs, as his previous actions indicated.
However, at this moment, Wei Ziliang unexpectedly moved aside, his expression no longer showing previous worry and anxiety but rather an inexplicable mockery.
On the other hand, Lin Qian's demeanor no longer reflected the previous arrogance and imperiousness, yet his lofty attitude remained unchanged.
The eyes of the Emperor Sword, deep as a dark pool, stared at the four like he was looking at four ants, indifferent.
Something's amiss!
Even if the four were somewhat slow-witted, they sensed something was amiss.
However, earlier to fulfill their plans, they severely injured Wei Ziliang, making him pay a huge price, and their attacks were fierce and hard to retract.
The soul energy avatars of these four top-tier experts, gathered and unleashed their attacks like comets swooping down, striking heavily on Lin Qian's Emperor Sword.
Instantly, the soul energy exploded violently, transforming into a twisted whirlwind that swept open, containing a terrifying wave, like invisible tides, crashing layer upon layer on Lin Qian's Emperor Sword.
Soul power!
The invisible force contained within these soul energy avatars' attacks was none other than soul power.
These experts' soul energy contained soul power, even if attacking soul energy avatars, could damage the soul of the original body through the avatar's connection.
If it were a normal Earth Realm Soul Martial Artist, getting directly hit by these four's soul power attacks on the soul energy avatars, through the avatar's connection to the body, could directly obliterate him, completely erasing him from existence.
Thus, in their eyes, Wei Ziliang protected Lin Qian to avoid the latter being directly hit by their attacks, damaging his soul, or even directly facing death.
Therefore, the four saw Lin Qian and Wei Ziliang's conversation and realized the deep connection between the two.
Wei Ziliang was bound to protect Lin Qian meticulously, preventing the latter from reckless actions, as the avatar's connection might harm the original body.
Their strong attack intended to either directly kill Lin Qian, causing Wei Ziliang's heart realm to become chaotic.
Or Wei Ziliang would protect Lin Qian, bearing their attack, which would assault Wei Ziliang's soul.
Eliminating Wei Ziliang's soul was impossible, but damaging it, further worsening his condition, was more than feasible.
Either way, it presented countless advantages without any harm.
But how did Wei Ziliang dare to step aside, and why was Lin Qian so fearless?
The four initially couldn't understand, but as their attack arrived on schedule, Lin Qian's voice echoed.
"Foolish!"
Boom!
An invisible wave with a purple glow surged out of Lin Qian's Emperor Sword, and behind him, an immense national momentum, an illusory Xuanhuan Star, emerged behind him.
This time, the situation changed, and densely packed stars gradually appeared around the Xuanhuan Star, forming a star map centered on it.
However, the other stars in the star map appeared lifeless, yet bizarrely contained enormous luck.
The purple glow, representing Lin Qian's soul power, originally hidden in his sea of consciousness, unable to reach such a terrifying degree, yet activated self-defense under attack.
The gold light, the national momentum of the Huaxia Empire, now revealing a strange star map, vast and weighty, irresistible in force.
The purple-gold power burst from the Emperor Sword, penetrating through the soul energy storm, directly entering these four's bodies.
Meanwhile, in the grand hall of national battle, Lin Qian sat listlessly on the Nine Dragon Throne, one hand supporting his head, the other constantly adjusting the system frame and tactical mirror, configuring settings and issuing detailed instructions.
Suddenly, a vast force of soul impact descended upon him, aimed at his celestial cap, like sharp arrows, to pierce his head.
But Lin Qian's Purple Gold Imperial Eyes flashed briefly, the purple-gold glow ethereal and elusive, yet like an indestructible barrier, stood between him and the illusory arrows.
Ding!
A crisp sound that only souls could hear emerged; the soul impact jointly issued by the Hall Masters of Ming Chun Hall and the two clan leaders not even causing a ripple on the purple-gold barrier.
"Hmph, foolish and ignorant." On the Nine Dragon Throne, Lin Qian yawned, sneered twice, continuing to focus on the layout of the battlefield before him, disregarding the soul impact.
However, on the Ming Chun Star in the Danmu Realm, in a towering hall made of soul wood, two figures suddenly looked upward, greatly shocked.
In the Flowing Gold Clan Patriarch's retreat, within the liquid red soul ore pond water, sat the Patriarch. Suddenly, he opened his eyes, staring upwards.
In the core of the Star Earth, the Hude Clan Leader, his soul power rampantly circulating, watched the sky above with vigilance.
In the next moment, the four clearly saw a long sword descending towards them.
The sword body was entirely golden, entwined with nine dragons, vaguely emitting dragon roars, dazzling gold flashing, mysterious purple glow adorning.
Puff!
The illusory Emperor Sword hit the four, and across different places, they all simultaneously sat cross-legged on the ground.
Seemingly calm and peaceful, yet their sea of consciousness was tumultuous, impossible to calm.
When they reopened their eyes, their pupils void of spirit, their aura weakened considerably, appearing exhausted.
"Why did this happen, what on earth is Lin Qian's background!" Ming Chun Hall's towering soul wood hall resounded with Left Hall Master's roar, his body unharmed, but internally, he was severely damaged, "Unexpectedly, the backlash was so frightening!"
On the other side, Right Hall Master exhaled long: "We were deceived, Lin Qian's soul isn't extraordinarily strong, or he possesses soul-type soul devices."
"Half-truths and half-lies, elder brother, it's likely the rumor about Wei Ziliang following Lin Qian's father is true." Ming Chun Hall's Right Hall Master speculated aloud, "Wei Ziliang was mediocre, disappeared for a while, then returned strong. Most likely, he encountered Lin Qian's father and inherited his legacy before dying."
"If that's the case, Lin Qian's age might not be too young."
"It's likely his father had immense cultivation, sealing Lin Qian until Wei Ziliang became strong enough to release him." Right Hall Master stated, looking at his elder brother, "Lin Qian might possess soul devices gifted by his father, that's why the backlash hit us like this."
"Dammit, now it's truly troublesome." Left Hall Master gritted his teeth, clenching his fists, bones cracking like roasting beans, "With this shift, Wei Ziliang's injuries are no longer our advantage."