Chapter 1201: Chapter 1201

Perhaps sensing death was near, or perhaps truly feeling the terrifying power Li Yi was displaying at this moment, the West Water Heavenly King was now completely subdued, with no trace of temper left. She only wanted to plead for mercy, to escape from this Five Elements Mountain,

The feeling of being sealed off entirely by the Five-Colored Divine Light was excruciating. If she didn’t escape quickly, her Divine Body would definitely shatter into pieces, and even her Primordial Spirit might be obliterated.

However, Li Yi remained expressionless in the face of their pleas for mercy. His seven hundred and twenty zhang divine body stood tall in the heavens and earth, bathed in lightning, surrounded by yin and yang qi, and with a single press of his palm, the Five-Colored Divine Light shook them so they couldn’t lift their heads.

This was his first eruption of peak combat power after stepping into the Heavenly King Realm.

But for this moment, Li Yi had paid a considerable price. Previously, within the Time Emperor Furnace, after Li Yi discovered the secrets of the Power of Creation, he frantically refined Heavenly Venerate blood, obtaining the Power of Creation, then crazily opened the Skillful Gates.

Although he had successfully opened three hundred and sixty-five Skillful Gates in the end, he consumed a large amount of Heavenly Venerate blood, while also being eroded by yin and yang qi. This force changed part of his physique and mana — whether it was good or bad was hard to say.

But now, Li Yi was very displeased.

If he hadn’t been forced, he could have cultivated steadily, only needing to spend a little time to become a Heavenly King, without having to rush and consume so many resources.

"Beg for mercy? You don’t even call me Heavenly King." Li Yi pressed his palm again, and at this moment, the sound of bones breaking clearly resounded.

At the same time, screams echoed.

Evidently, Li Yi still held back just now, or this blow could have killed the three Royal Family Heavenly Kings.

"Taiyi Heavenly King, spare us." The West Water Heavenly King quickly shouted: "Spare us this time, we will apologize to Taiyi Heavenly King, no matter the cost."

They were truly frightened.

Because if Taiyi killed them in such circumstances, he wouldn’t face any punishment. With this kind of combat power, being a direct lineage of the royal family, a seed for the Divine Emperor in the future, slaying them for their offense was reasonable, and no one would plead for them.

"There’s a hint of admitting wrongdoing." Li Yi’s expression softened slightly: "But spared from the death penalty, the living penalty cannot be escaped. Leave all your wealth and get lost."

Then he slightly raised his palm, followed by the terrifying explosion of Divine Power with the Five-Colored Divine Light.

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The three Royal Family Heavenly Kings immediately flew out, their bodies of three hundred and sixty-five zhang now fragile, full of cracks and blood. Even though they were wearing the Heavenly King Armor, many places were worn down to flesh, looking bloody and miserable.

Li Yi did not take their lives. Though he had stepped into the Heavenly King Realm, he was not yet claiming the throne, so he restrained some of his arrogance. However, establishing his power was essential, or there would be others who couldn’t see clearly and provoke him.

And having suffered such injuries, the West Water, Di Kui, and Southern Earth Heavenly Kings now had no resentment in their eyes, only a deep awe from within.

Li Yi’s strength and dominance fit their impression of the royal family’s direct lineage.

And submitting to such a powerful direct lineage did not feel shameful to them. They even felt a sense of inexplicable excitement at having such an immensely powerful figure emerge from within their clan.

Taiyi snorted coldly and strode forward, then waved his hand, and the Time Emperor Furnace shrank immediately, falling into his palm: "When you go back, inform all the Heavenly Kings of the Heavenly God Country that the Time Emperor Furnace is in my Taiyi Heavenly King’s hand. If they have the courage, they can try to take it, but next time I will not hold back, and will directly kill the invaders."

He had visited the Barbaric World and knew what kind of personalities the Heavenly God Clan had. In this place, modesty was useless; one needed to show their fists to let everyone know they were formidable.

The three Heavenly Kings dared not speak again, quickly shrinking their bodies, then voluntarily removing their armors, leaving their Heavenly God Arm Rings, and surrendering all their wealth as compensation.

Then, they forced their severely injured bodies to leave swiftly without looking back.

Seeing them so obedient, Li Yi’s anger subsided considerably, and he then said: "Cold Mountain, take the items. Consider these as rewards for yourself and each Divine General. You have all worked hard and deserve rewards, one Heavenly King Armor each, if not enough, use Nine Heavens Divine Water to offset."

"Compensation for the Divine Generals who died in battle, tenfold, sent to their families."

Since he had returned from closed cultivation, of course, he had to reward everyone, so as not to appear stingy.

"Thank you, Heavenly King." Several Divine Generals immediately knelt down in excitement.

Cold Mountain Heavenly King was also stunned, not expecting the wealth of the three Royal Family members to be gifted to her. It was an enormous fortune, but soon she thought of before.

Previously, she had also received ten Heavenly King Puppets? Their value was also incalculable.

She said nothing, and after collecting these items, had no desire to personally claim them, intending to store them away for future use. After all, Taiyi had become a Heavenly King, and his followers would surely increase, with significant expenditures.

"He truly has soared to become a Heavenly King." Divine Might Heavenly King was incredibly amazed at this moment.

Unexpectedly, Taiyi found the only way to preserve the Heavenly Emperor’s Weapon and truly accomplished an impossible task, easily crossing that barrier.

Yet he still couldn’t understand why, though both were Heavenly Kings, Taiyi’s combat power was so terrifying?

Unreasonably powerful.

Before, as a Heavenly General, he could attribute it to the bloodline of the direct lineage of the Heavenly God Royal Family, so killing Heavenly Generals was effortless. But reaching the Heavenly King Realm, logically, the gap shouldn’t be so vast.

The reason was actually quite simple.

This time, not only did Li Yi open up three hundred and sixty-five Skillful Gates, but also achieved Three Flowers Perfection, along with the special bloodline of the Royal Family’s direct lineage, and wield the Five-Colored Divine Light Technique, a spell of Heavenly Emperor level, how could he have such combat power?

For him, breaking the realm was not just a simple breakthrough.

Under dual cultivation, terrifying combat power is normal.

But starting today, Li Yi’s path in cultivation has reached its end; he has achieved perfection, although there is still the Enlightenment Realm, that step can no longer be cultivated together.

Enlightenment measures one’s understanding of the Heavenly Dao. This realm cannot be merged with the cultivation method of the Heavenly God Clan to create unique mutations.

"Such an incredible person, to become a Heavenly King so quickly." At this moment, Dragon Girl Yushang was also shocked; she had been following Li Yi until now, and it had been only a few years.

And most of that time was spent in cultivation.

Though not knowing how long Taiyi stayed in the Heavenly General Realm, Dragon Girl Yushang felt that Taiyi absolutely did not spend a long time in cultivation. That vibrant and thriving life force was entirely different from those decaying, aging essences.

Although cultivators of the Heavenly Realm can be immortal, time still leaves marks on them.

"Yushang, after I became Heavenly King, you will also receive rewards. I will gift you a Dragon Transformation Pill, lifting the Dragon Binding Spell, setting you free. You can continue to follow me, or leave on your own."

Li Yi now wanted to reward merit, letting them know that standing firmly on his side is beneficial and rewarding, instead of risking life with nothing gained.

He was not one to make false promises; he truly honored his commitments.

"Thank you, Heavenly King, I am willing to always follow you." Dragon Girl Yushang said, filled with emotion.

She knew she made the right choice.

Even without doing anything, just standing with the right people brings numerous benefits; this is what is known as one person enlightens, and everyone rises with them.

Li Yi nodded slightly, then said, "Divine Might Heavenly King, could you please send me to the Heavenly God Country? I want others to know, I, Taiyi Heavenly King, wield the Heavenly Emperor’s Weapon, deservedly."

He intended to quell the thoughts of the Heavenly God Royal Family.

Establishing his prestige with three people was just the first step.

Aside from that, Li Yi went to the Heavenly God Country to display his strength and show his worth, letting more people see his presence, for he could no longer remain unknown, lest he be ambushed one day without knowing why.

He believed that as long as his strength was strong enough, his potential significant enough, his identity and treatment would completely change, benefiting his future cultivation.

"Alright, Taiyi Heavenly King has commanded; how dare I refuse." Divine Might Heavenly King bowed, appearing very respectful, as if their status and position had swapped.

Now Li Yi was the king, and he was the general.

But this was the inevitable result.

As long as Li Yi became the Heavenly King, with his bloodline and combat power, he could definitely thrive within the Heavenly God Royal Family.

"Congratulations, you have broken through to Heavenly King; from now on, you are also a master in the Heavenly Realm." At this moment, Hua Qing’s figure appeared.

He appeared as a youth now, with extraordinary demeanor, his strength not lacking as he had restored to Heavenly General.

Though not knowing how Li Yi achieved it during this closed-door retreat, a breakthrough was a breakthrough, and it deserved congratulations.

"If you don’t take a gamble, today’s Heavenly Emperor’s Weapon will be seized, and once taken, my fate will definitely be bad," Li Yi said. "At that time, no one would want to see me break through to Heavenly King, as my growth would make many uneasy."

"Want to break the realm, only today."

"Indeed, although you haven’t read many books, your mind is becoming clearer, now I am relieved," Hua Qing said. "Now that I have restored to Heavenly General’s strength, in the Heavenly Realm I can also protect myself, so I won’t accompany you to the Heavenly God Country; the road ahead you must walk alone."

"I have appeared this time to bid you farewell."

"Good, I also wish you a smooth journey." Li Yi nodded slightly; he did not ask Hua Qing to stay because it was the inevitable result.

Hua Qing had his road to walk, and he had his own to traverse; parting now was best, each leaving behind a good memory.

"Haha, rest assured, my reincarnation and retraining will certainly go smoothly," Hua Qing laughed. "If you have time while passing by the small world, remember to look after the plants; perhaps I might return there again in the future."

"Okay, no problem with that." Li Yi said.

As the World Boat was about to depart, Hua Qing did not waste time, and said again, "Please trouble the East Pole Qinghua Emperor to escort me, I do not wish to be targeted once I leave."

He wanted to use the identity of the direct lineage of the Heavenly God Royal Family as a cover to secretly depart.

Li Yi did not speak, divine power stirred, he punched out fiercely, enshrouding Hua Qing, transforming into a divine light flying directly outside the World Boat.

This divine light was swift.

In an instant, it disappeared.

But some Heavenly Kings observed this situation, yet recognized the aura of the Heavenly God Royal Family and did not wish to meddle, pretending nothing happened.

After all, this was near the Seventh Heaven’s Heavenly God Country; the Heavenly God Royal Family never to be underestimated.