Refining the Heavens 4 (炼天四)

Chapter 66: The Emperors of the North (Part 5)

The White Emperor whose will had been crushed by the threat of the Darkness Seed shouted at the Duke, Lord Yue, as if to prove his value, "My noble art will lay waste to all who are in this place. Take your men and retreat today and everyone can live to fight another day."

The Black Emperor had just absorbed a Paramount Cultivator not much weaker than himself. Even if he will quickly become stronger, his actual combat strength will be much lower until he fully assimilated his surging power. With three enemies that could threaten the lives of Paramount Cultivators, it is unwise to continue the fight.

Of course, just by using the lives of soldiers, from both Frosthral and Saint Empire, it might not coerce the enemy to withdraw. After all, their side outnumbers their opponent, and the value of this stronghold itself already exceed any cost.

Yet, Reynold is confident that the enemy will reconsider, "Your Grace, if you stubbornly insist on fighting your soldiers that are not trained to weather the cold will die long before any of our soldiers fall victim.

Don't think I'm bluffing you.

Every person chosen to be in this camp are born with the Frost elemental affinity and trained in Cultivation Methods with overwhelming Yang.

Any longer, all your men will die, and even then you will not seize victory with the Great Khan here."

Lord Yue laughed softly, "You really think that with only 15 Paramount Units you can deter us?"

The Black Emperor's pupils constricted.

His Cultivation should not be so easily detected, especially if he is stronger than them. Yet not only did they see through his strength, the Duke even estimated the amount of Paramount Unit he will have.

"Did Rielon tell him that I am currently at 12 Paramount Units?" Temujin thought dismally.

The only possibility is that the Thief King's cultivation is higher than 12 Paramount Units and told the Duke. Judging by the speed his Ki is raising, it isn't difficult to estimate how strong he will be at completion.

The White Emperor involuntarily took a step back from the Black Emperor, fearful that he will also be absorbed.

He did not know that right now, the Great Khan is already at his limits from absorbing the Crimson Emperor's power. If he forcefully take in another Darkness Seed before stabilising his Ki, it is likely his Dantian will explode.

Reynold's guess was correct, even if he reaches 15 Paramount Unit in minutes, he wouldn't be able to properly control that much power. His body that is used to the power of 8 Paramount Unit will feel awkward and uncoordinated for a while.

Moreover, it will take months to fully refine the Rurik's Ki to become his own.

The Duke's words was like cold water splashing on him. The rush that the Black Emperor felt from his surging strength silently faded and he looked seriously at his opponents once again.

However, talk is cheap, the Duke must back up what he said with actual strength.

Temujin knows that it might be a ruse the enemy used to cover up their apprehension.

"We can retreat as you desire," Lord Yue said.

The two Emperors looked at him surprised.

The Black Emperor's face darkened with murderous intent, "As I thought, they are not confident to face me!"

But the Duke wasn't finished and he gave his chilling demand, "Kill Reynold and we will withdraw."

Both Emperors were shocked by the demand given, "What?"