บท 581: Chapter 581: Psychological Deficiency
Zhong Shan unleashed his ultimate strike, a blow so powerful that it could have decapitated the Crown Prince of the Heavens on the spot. The prince had no chance of resisting, but in the critical moment, he was saved.
An extraordinary master had rescued the Crown Prince! In a blink, the prince was whisked away to the command platform in the distance.
Zhong Shan turned his gaze towards the distant platform.
In this entire region, the only one capable of saving the Crown Prince from Zhong Shan's domineering strike was the Crown Prince of the Sky.
The Crown Prince of the Heavens, now back on the platform, was still reeling from the recent shock, his heart filled with lingering fear and regret. He had narrowly escaped death, and the fluctuation in his emotions was immense. He looked up at the Crown Prince of the Sky standing before him.
"Thank you, Third Brother!" the Crown Prince of the Heavens said immediately, his gratitude genuine, for he had narrowly avoided death.
The Crown Prince of the Sky waved his hand, stopping him from speaking.
Not far away, Wang Chen also returned with his subordinates. Although he had lost dozens of men, compared to the five thousand he commanded, it was insignificant.
After saving the Crown Prince of the Heavens, the Crown Prince of the Sky also looked towards the distant Zhong Shan. The two men stared at each other from afar, locked in a silent confrontation.
The moment Zhong Shan saw the Crown Prince of the Sky, it felt as if the world suddenly trembled, leaving only the Crown Prince standing between heaven and earth.
At that moment, Zhong Shan could see nothing else, only the figure of the Crown Prince of the Sky, a face indelibly etched in his mind, a hatred that cut to the bone.
Suddenly, an overwhelming aura of malevolence erupted around Zhong Shan, darkening the area. His eyes turned blood-red, and the veins on the hand gripping his sword bulged.
The Crown Prince of the Sky?
We meet again, Crown Prince of the Sky!
Last time, he was nothing more than an ant, utterly powerless. If his subordinates hadn't knocked him unconscious, he might have long perished at the Crown Prince's hands without a chance to fight back.
And now, does he have the power to retaliate?
Should he put everything into avenging himself? Instinctively, Zhong Shan wanted to do so, but rationally, he forced himself to remain calm. It was as if that earlier strike had already vented all his inner fury.
In that moment, Zhong Shan found himself on the verge of losing control, yet he forcibly restrained himself. Could he really hold back?
In the past, just recalling the scene of the Crown Prince of the Sky killing Kui'er would drive Zhong Shan mad, beyond control. But now, he had managed to restrain himself, even in the face of the Crown Prince?
Perhaps, only by confronting the Crown Prince of the Sky could he truly conquer himself. This was a psychological deficiency, a flaw in Zhong Shan's psyche that could only be mended by facing the Crown Prince.
When he had lost control in the past, he was like a brute with limited destructive power. Now that he had overcome this psychological flaw, he had become rational and strong.
Should he kill the Crown Prince of the Sky now?
Zhao Suoxiang, not far away, quickly flew over. Zhong Shan had previously warned him that he might lose control upon encountering the Crown Prince, and Zhao Suoxiang's task was to awaken him from that state.
Was Zhong Shan currently out of control, or had he managed to retain his composure?
"I'm fine!" Zhong Shan gritted his teeth, refusing to let himself lose control.
Hearing this, Zhao Suoxiang felt a great sense of relief.
When Zhong Shan looked at the Crown Prince of the Sky, his eyes were filled with unrestrained hatred, a hatred that cut to the bone. Suddenly, as if making a firm decision, his gaze turned icy, and two beams of cold light shot from his eyes.
At that moment, the Red Luan Pink Lotus at Zhong Shan's forehead began to spin.
Blue, a deep blue!
The Red Luan Pink Lotus suddenly transformed into a blue lotus! An ominous sign?
Zhong Shan's heart trembled. An ominous sign?
What did it mean? That rushing forward would result in certain death?
Zhong Shan had once fought Shen Qitian, a powerful Heavenly Extreme Realm expert, yet even he had not caused the Red Luan Pink Lotus to change.
Could this universally recognized Emperor Extreme Realm expert, the Crown Prince of the Sky, actually kill him?
How could this be?
Zhong Shan's heart quivered. Was the Crown Prince of the Sky truly this strong? Should he rush forward to meet his death? Should he now engage in a life-and-death struggle?
No, he had to avenge Kui'er!
Endure! He must endure!
Zhong Shan's face flushed with suppressed anger, an unwillingness, a deep-seated frustration.
In the distance, the Crown Prince of the Sky also gazed deeply at Zhong Shan. His eyes seemed to pierce through the very fabric of reality.
He glanced at Zhong Shan, then at the three-thousand-zhang gorge Zhong Shan had cleaved, and finally at the collapsed city wall behind him. A mocking smile played on his lips before he averted his gaze.
"Retreat the troops," the Crown Prince of the Sky said indifferently.
"Third Brother, aren't you going to kill him? We can't let him go, he will become a major threat to our dynasty in the future!" the Crown Prince of the Heavens urgently shouted.
The Crown Prince of the Heavens glared venomously at Zhong Shan, determined to see him dead.
The Crown Prince of the Sky looked at his brother and said, "Stop talking nonsense."
"Uh?" The Crown Prince of the Heavens was momentarily stunned but could only remain silent, continuing to glare at Zhong Shan with intense hatred.
Retreat?
Almost all the officials on the city tower were initially stunned, then erupted in ecstatic cheers. They were saved, the Yan Hong Dynasty was saved.
Before leaving, the Crown Prince of the Sky turned and glanced at the officials on the city tower, a sinister smile curling his lips.
The officials' joyous expressions instantly froze, and they fell silent, standing obediently like quails, not daring to cheer any longer.
After casting a final, deep look at the bare-chested, sword-wielding Zhong Shan, the Crown Prince of the Sky smirked and led his army away.
Zhong Shan stood in the air, watching the Crown Prince of the Sky and his army retreat, his palms almost pierced by his own nails, his mind in turmoil, filled with unwillingness, reluctance, and hatred.
"Ugh—" Zhong Shan spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Your Majesty, are you alright?" Zhao Suoxiang asked anxiously.
"I'm fine," Zhong Shan shook his head, finally tearing his gaze away.
"Thank you, Emperor Zhong! For the first time, the Crown Prince of the Sky has retreated. In all his battles, this has never happened before. Emperor Zhong has forced the retreat of the Crown Prince's army. This will surely become a celebrated tale across Shenzhou!" Wei Gong ran over, speaking excitedly.
"Thank you, Emperor Zhong. The Yan Hong Dynasty is saved!" another official exclaimed.
"Emperor Zhong, your great kindness will never be forgotten by the Yan Hong Dynasty!"
A chorus of flattery followed, but Zhong Shan paid no heed. Instead, he turned and flew towards the eastern tower. Under the respectful gazes of everyone, he entered the main hall and closed the doors, refusing visitors.
He began his seclusion.
Zhong Shan needed to organize his thoughts and recover from the weakness caused by the Heavenly Demon Body Tempering technique.
Seeing that Zhong Shan was not to be disturbed, everyone withdrew, with Zhao Suoxiang naturally standing guard outside the door.
On the retreating path of the Crown Prince of the Sky.
"Third Brother, why did you spare Zhong Shan? He's only at the Emperor Extreme Realm, yet he's already so terrifying. He will surely become a great enemy of our dynasty in the future. Why not kill him now?" the Crown Prince of the Heavens asked anxiously, his face full of confusion.
"Kill him? Wang Chen, you explain," the Crown Prince of the Sky replied.
"Yes!" Wang Chen immediately responded.
The Crown Prince of the Heavens looked at Wang Chen expectantly.
"Zhong Shan hasn't shown his full strength. If he..." Wang Chen began, but was cut off by the Crown Prince of the Heavens.
"What? How is that possible? He hasn't shown his full strength? Impossible! He's only at the Emperor Extreme Realm. How could he?" the Crown Prince of the Heavens shouted angrily.
Wang Chen shrugged and said, "That's the reality. I know Zhong Shan best. He always keeps a trump card. With that fierce determination, he wouldn't engage in a life-and-death battle without a fallback. He's using you to hone his skills."
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. Is he a monster? How has he become so strong in just a hundred years?" the Crown Prince of the Heavens said, his face full of disbelief.
"That's the truth. Although I don't know what his trump card is, I can feel that he hasn't used his full strength!" the Crown Prince of the Sky stated.
Hearing this, the Crown Prince of the Heavens fell silent. He knew the Crown Prince of the Sky wouldn't lie. If he said Zhong Shan still had strength left, then it must be true.
Cursing Zhong Shan inwardly as a demon, the Crown Prince of the Heavens looked at the Crown Prince of the Sky and asked, "Then, can't Third Brother handle him?"
"I can certainly kill him!" the Crown Prince of the Sky said disdainfully, as if Zhong Shan was not worth mentioning.
"Uh?" The Crown Prince of the Heavens was slightly stunned, and Wang Chen also looked at the Crown Prince of the Sky in confusion.
"But if I were to kill him, I'd have to reveal my strength and secrets, which would adversely affect our imminent plans. Do you want to ruin the Emperor's strategy?" the Crown Prince of the Sky asked.
"Lucky him!" the Crown Prince of the Heavens said bitterly.
"Prepare yourself. The Golden Crows have already departed. You should go soon. I'll follow shortly," the Crown Prince of the Sky ordered.
"Yes!" the Crown Prince of the Heavens nodded, stepping heavily before flying away with a heart full of frustration.
After the Crown Prince of the Heavens left, the Crown Prince of the Sky turned to Wang Chen.
On the command platform, no one could hear their conversation if the Crown Prince of the Sky willed it.
"Alright, the seventh has left. Now, explain the Blood Sea Formation," the Crown Prince of the Sky said coldly.
"I have always been loyal to the master, without the slightest hint of betrayal!" Wang Chen replied immediately.
"Oh? Not the slightest hint? Then why didn't you destroy that group?" the Crown Prince of the Sky asked, his tone icy.
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