The thunderclouds in the sky seemed to churn even more violently, and the atmospheric pressure enveloping Luoyun Mountain grew increasingly oppressive…
Two muffled groans of pain were drowned out by the thunder as two figures suddenly plummeted from the clouds…
The dull thud of bodies hitting the ground reached Jinlin’s ears, causing his departing footsteps to halt. Along with Shui Liu, he turned his gaze toward the two figures collapsed on the distant mountain ridge—the Demon King Yun Ye and the Purple Song Sage!
From the heavens above, the cold and arrogant voice of the Divine Emperor rang out: “Hmph! Did you truly believe you could stand against me?!”
As his words faded, a devastating nine-layered purple tribulation lightning bolt descended straight from the clouds, aimed directly at Yun Ye!
The Purple Song Sage suddenly leaped into action, swiftly conjuring a faint purple defensive barrier around himself. He threw himself over Yun Ye, shielding the severely injured demon king beneath him.
“Master!!!”
Watching as the nine-layered purple lightning shattered the Purple Song Sage’s barrier, Jinlin roared in shock. Without another thought, he lunged forward!
“My Lord!”
Shui Liu intercepted him, blocking Jinlin’s desperate attempt to rescue them. “My Lord! The Divine Emperor’s power is unfathomable! I beg you to reconsider!”
“Move aside!” Jinlin commanded coldly. “The Purple Song Sage is my master! If I do not save him now, what kind of dishonorable, unfilial wretch would I be?!”
“My Lord!” Shui Liu remained steadfast, refusing to yield.
“You are the backbone of the entire aquatic race! As your subordinate, I cannot stand by and watch you throw yourself into danger! Ah—!”
With a pained cry, Shui Liu was flung aside by a golden flash from Jinlin’s hand. Without hesitation, Jinlin dashed toward the Purple Song Sage. Amidst the relentless storm of heavenly lightning, the blinding flashes obscured the figures of the Purple Song Sage and Yun Ye.
“Master!” Jinlin summoned a gale with a sweep of his hand, attempting to disperse the dense web of lightning.
At that moment, an even more dazzling radiance erupted from the heart of the storm.
The nine-layered purple tribulation lightning, which had been relentlessly striking the Purple Song Sage and Yun Ye, suddenly shattered like fragile paper, scattering into countless tiny sparks.
As the blinding light faded, the figures of the Purple Song Sage and Yun Ye, who had vanished moments ago, were finally revealed.
“Ugh—!” The moment the Purple Song Sage reappeared, Jinlin saw him cough up a mouthful of blood.
“Master!” Jinlin cried out, rushing forward to support him.
“Hmph! Another fool come to die?”
High above the clouds, the Divine Emperor stood imposingly, his cold gaze sweeping over the three figures on Luoyun Mountain as if they were mere ants he could crush at will.
“You dare oppose me? How laughable!” As his voice echoed, purple light flickered once more at his fingertips.
“Fantian!” The Purple Song Sage suddenly pushed Jinlin’s supporting hand away. Emerald light flared in his palm, aimed directly at his own forehead.
He raised his head, his gaze resolute as he stared at the supreme Divine Emperor towering above. “Though my power pales before yours, if you dare harm another soul on Luoyun Mountain, I will end my life before your eyes!”
“You wouldn’t dare!” The Divine Emperor’s voice thundered with barely contained fury.
Yet the Purple Song Sage laughed defiantly. Though battered, his smile still carried an air of unyielding pride. “Of course I dare! If my death drags you down with me, Fantian, it would be worth it!”
With that, his palm, brimming with his own spiritual energy, inched closer to his forehead.
Rage blazed in the Divine Emperor’s eyes, but the power gathered at his fingertips dissipated. His cold gaze lingered on the three insignificant figures below, finally settling on the Purple Song Sage. “Very well. Today, I shall spare you.”
“Hmph! Child of Earth, remember this! It won’t be long before I sever the bond that ties our fates together! And you—since you’ve chosen to stand with my enemies, consider this day our final parting. Once the last thread between us is broken… do not blame me for forsaking our brotherhood!”
Seeing the Divine Emperor withdraw his attack, the Purple Song Sage slowly lowered his hand. His eyes, filled with unspoken sorrow, remained fixed on the lofty figure of Fantian. His voice was weary, tinged with despair. “Brother… turn back before it’s too late. Let go…”
Brother?!
Jinlin, standing beside the Purple Song Sage, was stunned by this revelation. His master—the renowned Purple Song Sage of the Xuanling Continent—had just addressed the Divine Emperor as his brother!
And before that, the Divine Emperor’s words—”Do not blame me for forsaking our brotherhood”—had already hinted at their fraternal bond.
The Divine Emperor, ruler of the celestial realm, sovereign above all kings of the Xuanling Continent…
And he had called the Purple Song Sage “Child of Earth”!
Jinlin gasped in shock. The previous generation of the divine realm had birthed twin sons of Heaven and Earth!
Though the royal lineages of the Xuanling Continent were known for their sparse offspring—typically only one heir per generation—exceptions were not unheard of.
Jinlin recalled his father, the former Dragon King of the aquatic race, once mentioning that if a ruler ever sired two children, they would inevitably be twins. Such twins would divide the inherited power and talents meant for a single heir.
Twin sons of Heaven and Earth—how rare an existence!
No wonder the Divine Emperor had immediately halted his attack when the Purple Song Sage threatened suicide. Legend held that twins of the Xuanling Continent shared a life-force: if one perished, the other would inevitably follow, regardless of power.
As Jinlin reeled from this revelation, the Divine Emperor’s voice rang out once more, laced with icy mockery.
“Hmph! I, the Divine Emperor, sovereign of all creation—could I possibly be wrong? It is you who are deluded! If, before I sever our bond, you repent and bring me Yun Ye’s head, I may yet grant you mercy!”
The Purple Song Sage took a deep breath, refusing to even glance at the Divine Emperor, who had already turned to leave. “Jinlin, help me carry him inside.”
“Yes, Master.” Jinlin hurriedly steadied himself and reached for the gravely injured Yun Ye.
“No need. I can still walk.” Yun Ye stood, but his first question was for the Purple Song Sage: “Where is Qingxue?”
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