Kneeling continuously meant being protected, free from the worries and helplessness of being exposed outside. Ming Zhitian had intended to do this from the start, and he succeeded.
The Yun Xu Miao Inner Court...
Madam Hui Gui looked at Ming Zhitian and the other kneeling below the pavilion, her heart filled with pity. "Your Majesty, they have been kneeling for three days and three nights through rain and wind, perhaps..."
King Shen Wu kept his eyes closed, showing no intention of opening them. "If a mortal can kneel for three days without food or drink, let him kneel for seven. If he possesses such willpower, this King shall reconsider."
Suddenly! A monstrous black wind swept in!
The already darkened sky, shrouded in a misty, heavy rain, was further consumed by the black wind, plunging the scene into utter darkness.
Sensing hostility, Ming Zhitian stood up, and a golden tome erupted with radiant light, instantly illuminating the gloom enveloped by the dark aura.
Ming Zhitian summoned the Five Divine Swords, ready for combat, standing shoulder to shoulder with Fei Jiang, as if facing a formidable enemy!
A strange voice cackled: "Hahahaha... hhahaha..."
"Who's there?" Ming Zhitian loathed such villains. "Hiding your head and showing your tail, like a street rat crying. What skill is that? Come out if you dare!"
With immense power, an invisible shadow emerged from the darkness, matching the light. Its eyes were deep and dark. It was the Great Underworld Heavenly King!
Ming Zhitian's pupils dilated. "Divine Heavenly Realm eighth level?! This is bad! Run!"
Fei Jiang broke out in a cold sweat. He hadn't expected the Great Underworld Heavenly King to act personally and find them here. "Marshal Ming, we must split up and run!"
"Trying to escape?" The Great Underworld Heavenly King waved his hand! Two invisible forces instantly seized Ming Zhitian and Fei Jiang, rendering all their struggles futile.
Ming Zhitian was unable to even unleash the power of his 'Shu Jian Lu' (Book of Swords Record), completely helpless.
Suddenly, a group of Underworld Heavenly Cultists swarmed in, numbering over a thousand! They waved their flags and shouted, "Hundred Paths of Impermanence! Yama's Judgment! ... Hundred Paths of Impermanence! Yama's Judgment! ..."
Ming Zhitian looked at the dense crowd, incredulous. "It's over, it's all over. It seems we are to perish here today."
The Great Underworld Heavenly King's gaze fell upon Ming Zhitian's Shu Jian Lu. "Dragon-level magical artifact? And not just one! It belongs to this King now."
Just as he reached out to seize it!
"Old man, do you think you can just step into my Yun Xu Miao? Get lost!"
Suddenly! An invisible giant palm attacked!
The Great Underworld Heavenly King felt his scalp tingle! He quickly turned and met the blow with both hands!
"Boom!" The two collided, shaking the heavens...
The Great Underworld Heavenly King was repelled by a single hand! He spat out a mouthful of black blood and immediately circulated his spiritual energy to recover.
After recovering, Madam Hui Gui appeared before them, accompanied by King Shen Wu.
The Great Underworld Heavenly King's eyes widened in disbelief upon seeing them. "Divine King Realm ten... tenth level?!"
King Shen Wu stood with righteous indignation. Compared to the Great Underworld Heavenly King, who was enveloped in black energy, one was righteous and the other evil. "This King normally doesn't interfere with the impunity of your Underworld Heavenly Cult, but you have shown this King too little respect. Today, you will not leave."
Another invisible hand descended from the sky, pressing down on him! The Great Underworld Heavenly King was instantly flayed!
King Shen Wu sneered contemptuously. "Hmph, did you really think this King couldn't deal with you? I simply couldn't be bothered!"
He continued to control the invisible hand, reaching for the Great Underworld Heavenly King!
"Run!" Seeing the tide turning against him, the Great Underworld Heavenly King, along with his three thousand minor devils, vanished from the spot and fled.