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âLord of the Divine Gate, Yin Wuhen, his name alone strikes fear across the entire Eastern Continent. Who hasnât heard of him?â Xu Zimo smiled as he casually poured himself a cup of tea.
âThe younger generation these days is truly remarkable,â the old man said, waving his hand. Hu Yingying quietly withdrew from the courtyard.
âLord Yin, what business do you have with me?â Xu Zimo asked with a smile.
âA good thing.â
âLetâs hear it.â
Yin Wuhen smiled and said, âIâd like to borrow your lineageâs Heaven-Devouring Blade for a while. Donât worry, Iâll return it afterward, intact.â
Upon hearing that, Xu Zimo just smiled, silently spinning the teacup in his hand.
The Heaven-Devouring Blade was a Grand Emperor True Treasure left behind by Grand Emperor San Dao. With Xu Zimoâs current status as the Holy Son, it wasnât entirely impossible for him to borrow it from the sect.
âIâve heard that you need Nightmare Beasts,â Yin Wuhen said with a grin. âIf you lend me the Heaven-Devouring Blade, I can give you as many Nightmare Beasts as you want. You should know, they are rare and mostly found only in the Elden Lands.â
âWhat do you want the blade for?â Xu Zimo asked, still smiling.
âIâm afraid thatâs still a secret,â Yin Wuhen replied with a grin. âItâs just a trade, your sect doesnât lose anything, and you gain something very valuable.â
âSorry,â Xu Zimo said, shaking his head. âI no longer need Nightmare Beasts.â
âThen name your price,â Yin Wuhenâs eyes narrowed slightly but he kept smiling.
âWell,â Xu Zimo said, smiling as well, âIâd like to meet the God Emperor.â
At his words, a divine aura exploded from Yin Wuhenâs body, shaking half the sky and shattering the surrounding space.
Thunderous booms echoed through the heavens, and waves of energy rippled through the air.
The teatable before them instantly shattered into dust, scattering in the wind.
âYoung man, you jest. The God Emperor ascended to the higher realms long ago. If you want to meet him, youâll have to bear the Heavenâs Will and go seek him yourself,â Yin Wuhen smiled coldly.
âOh, maybe I was mistaken then,â Xu Zimo said with a smile.
âWhat do you mean by that?â Yin Wuhen asked with a sharp tone.
âNothing much. Since this trade isnât going anywhere, Iâll take my leave,â Xu Zimo replied with a sigh. âSuch a pity about the fine tea.â
As Xu Zimo stood to leave, the pressure around Yin Wuhen intensified. His eyes narrowed as he said, âSince youâve e this far, donât be in such a hurry. Perhaps we still have a score to settle.â
âYou should settle it with him,â Xu Zimo said, pointing beside him.
The space nearby twisted violently, and out stepped the Mad Blood Demon, his body emanating the might of the Empyrean Meridian Realm, his gaze devoid of emotion.
âWhat is that? A spirit body? A puppet?â Yin Wuhen frowned. A dull yellow glow surged around his fist, and he struck.
With just one punch, shockwaves swept through the area, and both sides were forced a step back.
That had only been a test, but Yin Wuhen was surprised, his opponent was stronger than expected.
âOh, by the way, Lord Yin,â Xu Zimo turned back from the doorway and smiled, âWhen I have the time, Iâll pay the Elden Lands a visit, to see the God Emperor myself.â
Watching Xu Zimo leave, Yin Wuhenâs frown deepened.
The Mad Blood Demon then turned and obliterated Hu Yingying, who was hiding nearby, with a single punch, reducing her to ashes, before disappearing into the void once more.
Just then, several figures materialized out of thin air around Yin Wuhen, each radiating immense empyrean pressure.
âMaster, that kid is hiding something. Iâll deal with the puppet. You guys grab him, weâll interrogate him slowly,â one of the elders offered.
âNo need,â Yin Wuhen shook his head calmly. âHe definitely has stronger cards to play. Otherwise, he wouldnât be this confident. Itâs not worth the risk.â
âWeâre just going to let him walk away?â another elder asked, clearly frustrated.
âThatâs no longer the point. What matters now is, our plan may have been exposed,â Yin Wuhen said gravely. âReturn to the Divine Gate. Let the Ancestor decide what es next.â
âŠ
Xu Zimo returned to the inn, leaning by the window and watching the silent night unfold.
The God Emperorâs tale was well known, he once tried to rule the entire Primordial Heartlands and destroyed several imperial lineages along the way.
But that fateful day, three Grand Emperors descended from the heavens. No one knew how that battle ended.
However, Xu Zimo had seen fragments of it in the River of Fate.
Under the joint attack of those three Grand Emperors, the God Emperor was nearly killed. With no other choice, he self-destructed to escape death.
For the Grand Emperors, descending to the mortal realm was already a great burden. Their time was limited.
In the end, the God Emperor barely survived. But the Heavenâs Will he once held had disappeared. His divine flame had been extinguished, and his soul shattered.
Even if he survived, he would never again ascend to the Grand Emperorâs throne.
That was where the vision in the River of Fate ended. Xu Zimo didnât know what happened afterward.
But he was sure of one thing, the God Emperor was still alive.
Perhaps he was the only living Grand Emperor in this era. Even though his Heavenâs Will was gone and his path to the Dao was severed.
âŠ
Morning in Hornless Dragon City. The night had yet to fully retreat.
Xu Zimo, carrying Shadow Tyrant, was already riding the Darksky Tiger out of the city, heading toward Baili City.
The morning light draped over the tall city walls. Dust lazily floated across the ground.
Baili City, by contrast, was alive and booming. Its morning was especially vibrant and packed with people.
Sects from all directions had gathered here to celebrate the Saintess Ceremony of the Baili Imperial Clan.
Among them were not just minor sects, even several Imperial Lineages had shown up.
These included the Supreme Primal Sacred Ground, the Blood Nether Sacred Ground, and both the Dan and Mo Imperial Clans.
Baili City was divided into an inner and outer district. The inner district was home to the Baili Imperial Clanâs direct descendants.
At this moment, within the lavish Baili Mansion, Baili Xiao sat before a mirror in a luxurious room.
She stared at her carefully made-up face and curled her lips in disdain.
âYou promised me, youâd kill Xu Zimo. Otherwise, my lingering soul will haunt you for the rest of your life. Even if you bear the Heavenâs Will, it wonât let you rest.â
Lin Yuqing let out a soft laugh. âDonât worry. Iâll make sure you witness his death with your own eyes. The Saintess title of the Baili Imperial Clan is already mine. As for the True Martial Sacred Ground, Iâve reached out to Grand Empress Hong Tianâs faction.
Junior sister Soaring Goose has agreed to help. As long as I return to the lineage, Iâll regain the Soaring Immortal Physique. From today on, my name is Baili Xiao.â
âIâll be watching you... until the day Xu Zimo dies. Only then will I finally disappear.â
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