Martial Peak

Translator: Silavin & frozenfire

Translation Checker: PewPewLazerGun

Editor and Proofreader: Leo of Zion Mountain & Dhael Ligerkeys

A piercing green glow transformed into a spear-like construct and rumbled right towards Yang Kai’s chest.

Standing in his original location, Yang Kai stared coldly at the Human Sovereign as a jade green glow abruptly surfaced on the outside of his body, transforming into a powerful barrier.

As the green spear smashed against the barrier, both of them dissipated away.

“How’s that possible!?” The Human Sovereign gasped in shock. He naturally knew that Yang Kai could display the Sacred Techniques and borrow the strength of the Sacred Tree; after all, the latter was also a Shaman, and being a Shaman, was naturally able to commune with the Sacred Tree.

However, without even a baptism, why would the Sacred Tree automatically protect him? The reason why the Imperial Princes and Princesses could obtain the Sacred Tree’s protection and remain safe even in times of danger was due to them undergoing an exceedingly complicated baptism ritual.

At this instant, the feeling the Sacred Tree gave off was exceedingly strange. On one hand, it did not reject the commands from the Human Sovereign, while on the other it was obstructing his killing move, appearing just like a naughty child that was following its whims, doing whatever it wished.

“It seems you want to kill me,” Yang Kai sneered, obviously having expected this to happen.

The Human Sovereign did not reply, though his expression grew a few shades more solemn. Chanting an incantation, the Human Sovereign raised his hand and sent a bolt of lightning at Yang Kai. This bolt of lightning was filled with astonishing might, moving about like an angry flood dragon as it appeared right before Yang Kai in the blink of an eye. Blossoming with dazzling brilliance, it completely engulfed Yang Kai.

The Human Sovereign’s face changed once again.

As the light dimmed down, he saw Yang Kai standing right where he originally was without the slightest injury. In fact, there wasn’t even any trace of damage to his clothing.

“Why!?” The Human Sovereign roared out in anger, but rather than Yang Kai, he had turned to face the Sacred Tree, appearing just like a stern father scolding a naughty child and letting his anger blow his head off.

Twice! The Sacred Tree had spoiled his plans twice, something that was hard for him to endure.

Yang Kai spoke out with a cold and indifferent voice, “Do you want to know why?”

The Human Sovereign growled back, “What the hell did you do!”

Yang Kai snorted, “Aren’t you clear whether I’ve done anything or not? There’s no need to deceive yourself!”

in reply, “I am the Human Sovereign! How dare you go against me!” No one knew whether he was talking to Yang Kai or the

that loud roar, he proceeded to chant an incantation

before undergoing what seemed like a strange transformation. In the next instant, massive amounts of green energy started to gush out from within the Sacred Tree, flowing right into the body of the Human Sovereign. This caused his aura to surge

similarly proceeded to chant an incantation. However, compared to the Human Sovereign, his incantation sounded more ancient and profound,

sense from the Sacred Tree some things that could not be seen through the naked eye. At this moment, the Human Sovereign was damaging the core of the

looks of it, he was willing to make whatever sacrifice was necessary just for

foundation of the Sacred Tree was damaged, Human Imperial City might collapse as

Human Sovereign appeared to meet some kind of obstruction at that moment and its rate of

to the Heavens upon seeing this, causing him to voice his incantation out more loudly in an attempt to contend with Yang Kai for

him, but the

the two stood face to face, with neither blade nor sword silhouettes, no scenes of carnage. Instead, they were fighting

was their resonance with the Sacred Tree. The deeper the

communicating with the Sacred Tree. The Sacred Tree didn’t have a clear, independent consciousness, existing only as a remnant clump of Will that strictly adhered to the protection of Shamans. Regardless of who the Shaman

the Human Sovereign flickered between bright and weak, with him obtaining an advantage when it was bright, and losing out

he felt that Yang Kai was an extremely difficult opponent to deal

one bit weaker than his own, despite him having spent thousands of years by the Sacred Tree’s side. If not for this fact, he would have finished dealing with Yang Kai a long

have an exceedingly intimate connection with this outsider, shunning the Human Sovereign in every way in favour of him, allowing this competition

to come here and be in such close proximity to the Sacred Tree. If he had just made a move to end things back

his heart, hoping that his will would be transmitted to the Sacred Tree, yet he did not know that it would have the opposite result to what he had hoped for, as he could clearly sense that the Sacred Tree was actually rejecting him, appearing just like a rebellious child

caused his expression

still had his methods to deal with him; however, if he were to lose the support of the Sacred Tree, he would become just an old, dying Second-Order Emperor, with many others in Human Imperial City far stronger than

that he had no choice but to deal with Yang Kai

more fiercely, he suddenly communicated using his Divine Sense, “Rather than fighting with this Sovereign here, shouldn’t you be more worried about your woman? If this Sovereign is not mistaken, she

from the Dragon Clan? So what if she stood at the apex of all living beings? There was no shortage of

the looks of it, you won’t live much longer no matter what you do, so why not step down now? From what I can see, several of the Imperial Princes are quite good, especially that Third Imperial Prince. His cultivation is outstanding, and he has a firm and resolute mentality, a suitable successor as the next Human Sovereign. The only negative is that he’s a bit sinister, though no one’s perfect. The Second Princess is also not a bad choice. I don’t know if there’s any case of an Empress ruling Human Imperial City

The Human Sovereign

two don’t meet your standards? Looks like you are intending to pass it on to the First Imperial Prince? The First Imperial Prince is addicted to wine and women, and truthfully isn’t a good choice for a successor. Human Imperial City won’t have a good end if he’s in charge. When that happens, brothers will quarrel and internal strife will run rampant, to the point that you will not be able to rest even in your grave. No, no, the First Imperial Prince clearly is a piece of trash that cannot be propped up at all, yet he just happens to have a high eight leaf

Human Sovereign’s expression flinched, and despite it being minute, how could it be hidden

like I’ve struck a nerve. Furthermore, from the looks of it, that one true love of yours has already passed away, right? I couldn’t tell from our first meeting, but it seems you’re a man of great sentimentality. I guess that when you were young, you

twitched violently, as though he had been prodded in a sore spot. Unable to

snorted coldly, “You

the Human Sovereign let out a muffled grunt and retreated a few steps while the faint green glow surrounding his

Sacred Tree, there was utterly no response from it! The Sacred Tree was actually not responding to him anymore! He knew that the tumultuous emotions