The Ming Dynasty: The most ruthless imperial grandson, Old Zhu begged me not to kill him.

Chapter 834 Building the Greatest City in the World

Suddenly, the Frost Bear opened its blood-red maw and spewed a blast of icy air at Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying was unable to dodge in time and was struck by the cold air, her body instantly frozen into an ice sculpture.

"Your Majesty!" a Ming soldier exclaimed.

They tried to rush forward to rescue them, but were blocked by the Frost Bear.

The Frost Bear roared to the sky, seemingly celebrating its victory.

The Ming soldiers looked at Zhu Xiong Ying, frozen into an ice sculpture, with despair, their hearts filled with grief and fear.

Is their Ming emperor about to perish like this?

Just then, a crack suddenly appeared in the ice sculpture.

Then, the gaps widened, and finally, the ice sculpture shattered with a crash.

Zhu Xiong Ying emerged from the ice unharmed.

"How is this possible?" The Ming soldiers and the Frost Bear were both stunned.

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered and said, "I am the Son of Heaven, how could I be harmed by mere cold air?"

He raised his sword again and charged toward the Frost Bear.

This time, Zhu Xiong Ying's attack was even more fierce and aggressive.

The Frost Bear was forced into retreat, its body covered in wounds.

"Roar!" The Frost Bear let out a defiant roar before finally collapsing to the ground.

Zhu Xiong Ying sheathed his sword and coldly surveyed the Ming soldiers around him.

"I have said it before, I will conquer the whole world!" he proclaimed. "No one can stop my advance!"

The Ming soldiers cheered and their morale soared.

They believed that under Zhu Xiong Ying's leadership, the Ming Dynasty would surely conquer the world!
Zhu Xiong Ying led his army northward, advancing with unstoppable momentum.

They crossed the Ural Mountains, traversed the vast Siberian plain, and finally arrived at the Arctic Ocean coast.

"I will build a new capital here!" Zhu Xiong Ying declared boldly, pointing to the snow-covered ground beneath his feet. "I will make this the greatest city in the world!"

The Ming soldiers cheered with joy, filled with hope for the future.

However, at that moment, an unexpected situation occurred.

A huge warship suddenly appeared on the sea, its entire body black and exuding an eerie aura.

A black flag with a hideous skull embroidered on it was flying on the warship.

"Pirates?" Zhu Xiong Ying frowned.

He never expected to encounter pirates in this Arctic region.

"Who goes there?" Zhu Xiong Ying shouted.

A burly man stepped off the warship, wearing black leather armor and wielding a huge battle axe.

"I am Blackbeard, captain of the Blackbeard Pirates!" the man shouted. "Who are you, daring to trespass on my territory?"

Zhu Xiong Ying sneered and said, "I am Zhu Xiong Ying, the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty! You pirates dare to run rampant here, you're really tired of living!"

Blackbeard laughed loudly and said, "The Emperor of the Ming Dynasty? Never heard of him! This is the Arctic Ocean, our territory! If you know what's good for you, get out of here, or don't blame us for being impolite!"

A cold glint flashed in Zhu Xiong Ying's eyes as he said, "It seems you're going to refuse a polite toast only to drink a forfeit!"

He drew his sword, pointed it at the black-bearded man, and said, "Today I will show you what the might of Heaven truly means!"

"Heavenly might? What arrogance!" Blackbeard laughed wildly, shaking the surrounding seawater and causing it to surge. "I've roamed the seas for decades, and I've never been afraid of anyone!"

Having said that, Blackbeard swung his giant axe and slashed at Zhu Xiong Ying.

The giant axe, accompanied by a strong wind, made a whistling sound, as if it were about to cleave Zhu Xiong Ying in two.

Zhu Xiong Ying was not afraid at all. He brandished his sword and clashed with the giant axe.

"Dang!" There was a loud noise and sparks flew everywhere.

Zhu Xiong Ying and Blackbeard both felt a numbness in their hands and took a few steps back.

"You've got some skill!" A hint of surprise flashed in Blackbeard's eyes, followed by a sinister grin. "But that's all!"

He swung his giant axe again and launched a fierce attack on Zhu Xiong Ying.

Zhu Xiong Ying was not to be outdone; his sword danced like a serpent as he engaged in a fierce battle with Blackbeard.

The two of them went back and forth, fighting inextricably.

The Ming soldiers were thrilled and cheered for Zhu Xiong Ying.

"Your Majesty is mighty!" "Your Majesty is valiant!"

"Your Majesty will surely win!"

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However, Blackbeard was, after all, a seasoned pirate who had roamed the seas for many years and had extremely rich combat experience.

He seized an opening in Zhu Xiong Ying's defenses and struck Zhu Xiong Ying on the shoulder with an axe.

"Pfft!" Blood splattered.

Zhu Xiong Ying grunted and took a few steps back.

"Your Majesty!" the Ming soldiers exclaimed.

Blackbeard laughed heartily and said, "The emperor of the Ming Dynasty is nothing special!"

He raised his giant axe again, ready to deliver a fatal blow to Zhu Xiong Ying.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred.

Suddenly, a colossal wave surged on the sea, capsizing Blackbeard's warship.

Caught off guard, Blackbeard was swept into the sea by a giant wave.

"What's going on?" The Ming soldiers watched this scene in horror.

Zhu Xiong Ying clutched her wound, her face pale.

He felt his body growing weaker and weaker, as if something was devouring his strength.

"Could it be..." A terrible thought flashed through Zhu Xiong Ying's mind.

He looked up at the sky and saw dark clouds, lightning, and thunder.

A powerful pressure descended from the sky, enveloping the entire Arctic Ocean.

"This is... a heavenly tribulation!" Zhu Xiong Ying finally understood what had happened.

He broke through to a higher realm too quickly, which caused his foundation to become unstable and attracted a heavenly tribulation.

"Hahaha, Heaven is going to destroy me!" Zhu Xiong Ying laughed loudly, his eyes filled with resentment and despair.

He never imagined that he would die under the heavenly tribulation.

The Ming soldiers also felt the pressure of the heavenly tribulation, and they all knelt down on the ground, trembling.

They knew that no one could escape the calamity.

Just then, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Zhu Xiong Ying.

She was a woman dressed in white, with stunning beauty and an ethereal air.

“You are…” Zhu Xiong Ying looked at the woman, his eyes filled with doubt.

"I'm here to save you," the woman said with a slight smile.

"Save me?" Zhu Xiong Ying gave a bitter smile. "Under the heavenly tribulation, who can save me?"

“I can,” the woman said firmly.

After saying that, the woman stretched out her slender hand and gently touched Zhu Xiong Ying's forehead.

A warm current flowed into Zhu Xiong Ying's body, instantly healing his injuries and dispelling the oppressive force of the heavenly tribulation.

Zhu Xiong Ying felt her body was full of power, as if she had been reborn.

He looked at the woman in surprise and asked, "Who exactly are you?"

The woman smiled slightly and said, "I am your guardian angel."

Zhu Xiong Ying was filled with doubt and confusion.

He didn't know who the woman was, nor why she wanted to save him.

But he knew he owed the woman his life.

"Thank you for saving my life." Zhu Xiong Ying bowed deeply to the woman.

The woman smiled slightly and said, "No need to be so polite."

After saying this, the woman transformed into a beam of white light and disappeared.

Zhu Xiong Ying looked in the direction where the woman disappeared, her heart filled with gratitude and admiration.

He vowed to find the woman and repay her for saving his life.

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(End of this chapter)