The Peerless Emperor

Chapter 28: Deathbattle Stage

Translator: Larbre Studio

Editor: Larbre Studio

In front of the Judgement Court, the Universal Phenomenon Sect Leader, Qin Wushuang sat at the side, acting as the arbitrator for the match.

At his side, a brawny and herculean elder sat, his eyes brimming with energy and his short, white hair stood energetically upward towards the sky. As he sat on his seat, his eyes stared aggressively at the stage.

Simultaneously, a sterned faced elder paced around the arena, sweeping across the disciples gathered. As his cold, emotionless gaze matched the eyes of the disciples, the gathered crowd immediately averted their line of sight, turning away in fear.

This man was the Disciplinary Elder. He had always maintained his heart of steel and fair judgement, carrying out the stringent rules of the Sect, never once did he hold back on his punishment.

Of all the disciples, none were perfect. All of them had been under the mercy of the Disciplinary Elder before. As time passed, the disciples of the Sect had become terrified of this Elder.

“Brother Lei, do you really insist on this?” Standing on the Deathbattle arena, the Disciplinary Elder sighed and looked in the direction of the arbitration platform. Turning his gaze onto Lei Heng, he lamented “if enmity is not settled amicably there is no end to it; better to get rid of enmity than keep it alive.”

The impartial and incorruptible Elder had never favoured anyone. Yet, he actually spoke for Lin Qian. In fact, the Disciplinary Elder supported Lin Qian’s actions. Lei Kun’s behaviour was hardly appropriate for any decent human. He had himself to blame.

More than that, he also favoured Lin Qian himself secretly.

“Ah, Brother Lei is here.” Suddenly, the inner disciples under the stage exclaimed.

More than that, several of the younger female disciples had screamed, swarming towards the northern half of the Deathbattle Stage.

From the pack of disciples, an elegant young man, wearing purple robes on the inside, adorned with the Universal Phenomenon Sect’s official garment on the outside, strolled onto the stage. The young man’s hair was combed towards the back of his head, revealing his sharp facial features. His well-sculpted build, coupled with the bronzed skin, emanated a different kind of male charm. His impressive appearance and domineering strength had made quite a name for Lei Qian within the female disciples in the Sect.

“Brother Lei, teach the arrogant brat a lesson! Let him know the lowly place he belonged to!”

“Right! He is just trash! How dare he offend Brother Lei, he must be looking for death.”

These inner disciples who came to watch were all disciples who followed Lei Qian’s lead.

In the inner Sect, there are factions among the disciples. Like the inner gate disciples present, most of them are Lei Qian’s lackeys. There are one or two other disciples from different factions, just here to see the situation.

Under the Deathbattle arena, Bai Ren explained to Ye Lin and others beside her.

“Why don’t the other Superpower disciples come and watch?” Perplexed, Ye Lin asked Bai Ren.

Hearing this, Bai Ren sighed heavily: “In their eyes, Brother Lin is bound to die. To be frank, they sent someone here for the sole purpose of measuring Lei Qian’s current strength.”

“How dare they look down on Brother Lin Qian so much!” Learning of the blatant disdain they had for Lin Qian, Ye Lin’s little storm of anger brewed.

“I have faith that Brother Lin will make them eternally regret not seeing this match with their own eyes.” Suddenly, Ye Long broke his extended silence, “Brother Lin, he is not as simple as he seems.”

Ye Feng, who was next to him, was befuddled by the words of her elder brother: “Brother, what do you mean?”

“I’ve seen Brother Lin’s Soul Energy. It has attributes. Not only that, there are two very different types at one time.”

“Impossible!”

As soon as Ye Long had finished speaking, Bai Ren burst out in shock.

Having studied in Universal Phenomenon Sect for a few days, Ye Long had learnt some theories that he hadn’t learnt of in the past.

Soul Energy, when it was in the three primary stages, it did not have any attributes.

Only when the Practitioner had entered Nirvana Stage, the Soul Energy would awaken its attributes based on the Practitioner’s physique and the extent of stimulation.

After the breakthrough, the Martial Soul would also awaken its unique characteristics, the Soul Energy would display the all-new attributes, and the Practitioner would have undergone phenomenon changes as if he went through Nirvana and was born again.

Hence the name, Nirvana stage.

Yet, Ye Long just said something bizarre. He said that when he saw Lin Qian’s Soul Energy, attributes had appeared. Furthermore, there were two, which were completely different. How was that believable?

“If, what you said is true …” Bai Ren murmured, struggling to fathom this incredible finding in his heart, “Then, Brother Lin is probably already at an impeccably powerful state..”

From the arbitration platform, Lei Heng looked at his grandson Lei Qian on the stage. On his face, a warm gaze and a broad smile lit, as he could not help but nodded with satisfaction.

To have such a splendid grandson, Lei Heng was very proud.

“hmph, your brother and that scum, where are they? Don’t tell me, they are scared to come?” Lei Heng, who sat pompously on the arbitration table, tilted his head and looked at Qin Wushuang, sneering condescendingly. “I suppose, as the Sect Leader, you do know about the sectarian rules. I believe you understand the consequences of accepting the challenge yet fleeing from the battle, right?”

“For a traitor, there is only death, no pardon.” Qin Wushuang turned his head and looked into Lei Heng’s eyes. “But I believe that Lin Qian, my Master-Nephew, who dares to destroy Lei Kun, the second grandson of Grandelder Lei, dares to meet the challenge.”

“Huh, Lin Qian punished Lei Kun without permission. Yet, you as the Sect Leader did not mete out the appropriate punishment but also granted him a total pardon. Shouldn’t you review your own decisions and actions?” Lei Heng stared at Qin Wushuang, and in his eyes, there even seemed to be a thunderous lightning flash. “I hope, if he is lucky enough to survive this death battle, he will be judged accordingly. ”

During the deathmatch, if the two sides were caught in a draw even after two hours, the challenge would be voided. However, within the Universal Phenomenon Sect disciples, even the disciples of Nirvana Stage did not have the Soul Energy to support a two hour battle. How was it possible for Lin Qian and Lei Qian?

Despite this undeniable fact, Lei Heng was still subconsciously afraid. In his mind, he was worried that Wei Wushuang would have prepared unique methods like Soul Equipment to buy Lin Qian some time.

Powered by Soul Energy, the Vitality Equipment Core and Vitality Equipment Piece could be fused, allowing enhanced power to be drawn out. Equipment in this class was known as Vitality Equipment.

Treasures with storage function, directly worn armour, the eternal, undying fire lamp, etc. These items did not need to be armed, they just required an enchantment of the Practitioner’s Soul Energy. Equipment from this class was known as Soul Equipment.

After listening, Qin Wushuang chuckled: “Lin Qian, who is also a Disciplinarian disciple, has the right.”

As Lei Heng heard this, his teeth and his green veins popped on his neck. Forcing a smile, he nodded: “I see, you seem to be fully prepared.”

“Master-Uncle, that’s some high praise.” Qin Wushuang smiled and cupped his fist respectfully at Lei Heng. Then, he looked at Mt Maoqing, “I hope that the Soul Equipment is really effective.”

At the mansion on Mt Maoqing, Wei Wushuang looked at the apprentice in front of him. In his utter shock, a pair of soft armours crashed to the ground from his hand.

“Nine round nirvana, you rascal …” Wei Wushuang looked at Lin Qian, who was still steaming hot. His jaws had fallen to the ground as his disciple, once again, exceeded his expectations.

Through his life, he battled in Linhai Province and beyond. He had seen all kinds of talent, geniuses, and even monstrous prodigies. But he had never seen this. A practitioner, in Linhai Province, a place with severely scarce resources, completed the Nine Round Nirvana in just a couple of days.

At this moment, Lin Qian stood in front of Wei Wushunag, also wearing the official large white coat of Universal Phenomenon Sect outside. However, on the inside, he was wearing a black robe, woven with a golden, life-like dragon.

“Teacher, I’m going.” Lin Qian adjusted his clothes, smiled at Wei Wushuang, turned and walked out of the yard.

Only when Lin Qiang was about to leave the yard did Wei Wushuang manage to pull himself together, “Wait, take this Soul Equipment with you. With this, you can generate a barrier with your Soul Energy, you can put up and hold the opponent’s attack for two hours.”

“Teacher, this is not needed.” Lin Qian stopped at the gate of the courtyard, turned around and shook his head to Wei Wushuang. Then, he was replaced by a motion blur.

“It’s just Lei Qian.”