“Whoosh.”
Dongbo Xueying effortlessly traversed the void, arriving in an instant at the Wufeng World.
The Wulfeng World, as the domain of a Divine Emperor, was guarded with the utmost vigilance. The moment Dongbo Xueying stepped into this world, before he could even take in its sights, a furious roar echoed through the heavens.
“How dare you trespass into the Wufeng World!”
A group of soldiers materialized from the void, their leader glaring fiercely at Dongbo Xueying.
“Please relay a message—I wish to meet the Wulfeng Divine Emperor,” Dongbo Xueying said.
“Hmph! How insolent! The Divine Emperor’s status is beyond your reach. Do you think you can just demand an audience?” the leading soldier bellowed. “Leave at once, and we might spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame us for being merciless.”
The status of a Divine Emperor was indeed supreme.
They governed vast territories on behalf of the Supreme Rulers! Even the ‘World Lords’ of individual worlds, who at least possessed the aura of a newly ascended Imperial-level expert, were unworthy of an audience. Dongbo Xueying’s aura was even weaker. How could these soldiers possibly show him any courtesy?
“I am the Flying Snow Divine Emperor, here to pay a visit to the Wulfeng Divine Emperor,” Dongbo Xueying repeated, maintaining a polite tone since he was the one seeking a favor. He assumed his name would be recognized.
“Flying Snow Divine Emperor? What nonsense! How audacious to claim such a title!” the leading soldier roared. “Attack! Drive him out!”
Dongbo Xueying was momentarily stunned.
They hadn’t heard of him?
After the recent banquet, he had assumed his name had spread throughout the Broken Tooth Mountain Range.
But he was mistaken.
His name had indeed spread rapidly among the highest echelons of the Broken Tooth Mountain Range. For instance, in the territories once ruled by the ‘Chenyao Divine Emperor,’ the retreating armies had ensured that the local worlds learned of him immediately.
But in other regions? Only those of sufficient status received the news. Those of lower standing truly had no idea who the Flying Snow Divine Emperor was!
There was another reason—Dongbo Xueying had arrived too quickly! After hosting the World Lords, he had immediately sought out the Wulfeng Divine Emperor. Had he waited, his name would have spread further, and even the ‘King-level’ experts of other regions would have known of him. But now? Among the weaker ranks, his reputation was still incomplete.
“Boom!”
At the leader’s command, the soldiers attacked.
“Hold!”
A terrifying aura descended—that of an Imperial-level expert. A green-robed woman emerged from the void, her overwhelming pressure suppressing the soldiers.
“Divine General Qinyu!” The soldiers immediately bowed in fear and respect. The Wulfeng Divine Emperor had far fewer Divine Generals than the Northriver Divine Emperor—only eight in total. Each was deeply trusted and wielded immense authority.
“Greetings, Flying Snow Divine Emperor,” the green-robed woman said with a smile, bowing to Dongbo Xueying. “These patrolmen were ignorant of Your Majesty’s name and offended you. I beg your forgiveness.”
The soldiers gaped in shock.
The exalted Divine General Qinyu was showing such deference to this white-robed youth?
“Apologize to the Divine Emperor at once!” the green-robed woman snapped at them.
The soldiers were bewildered. In the entire native population, only a handful dared to call themselves Divine Emperors. Where had this ‘Flying Snow Divine Emperor’ come from?
Though confused, they bowed respectfully. “We beg Your Majesty’s forgiveness!”
“It’s not your fault,” Dongbo Xueying said with a smile. He had assumed his name was widely known after being thanked by so many World Lords.
“Divine Emperor Flying Snow, our Divine Emperor was delighted to hear of your arrival and sent me to welcome you. I never expected these patrolmen to offend you,” the green-robed woman said warmly. “Divine Emperor, please.”
“After you.”
The two tore through the void, heading for the Wulfeng Divine Palace.
The soldiers remained in stunned silence.
“Who is this Flying Snow Divine Emperor? Among the eight Divine Emperors under the two Supreme Rulers, none bear that name. If a new Divine Emperor had emerged, we should have known.”
“I’ve never heard of him.”
“But the Divine General treated him with such respect. Didn’t you hear? Even the Divine Emperor ordered her to personally welcome him.”
“I’ll ask the general. Maybe he knows.”
They quickly sent inquiries.
Within the Wulfeng World, the highest echelons were already aware.
“What?”
“Weaker Divine Generals collapse before him? Their lives are in his hands?”
“The Northriver Divine Emperor’s second-ranked Divine General, ‘Skeleton Divine General,’ was severely weakened by him and fled in disgrace after being beaten by an ordinary World Lord from the Starlight World?”
“The Northriver Divine Emperor befriended him and ordered all forces to withdraw from the territories once ruled by the Chenyao Divine Emperor?”
The soldiers were dumbfounded.
The Northriver Divine Emperor wouldn’t even treat their own Wulfeng Divine Emperor with such courtesy! Rumor had it that he had schemed and gambled to win those lands, yet he abandoned them just because of the Flying Snow Divine Emperor? How insane was that?
“Regardless, his background is immense,” the soldiers concluded. Even ordinary Imperial-level experts were no match for him—how could they possibly provoke him?
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**Wulfeng Divine Palace**
“I had just heard of the Flying Snow Divine Emperor and marveled at how such a powerhouse could exist—one whose soul techniques could subdue even Imperial-level experts. And now you grace me with a visit. Truly, I am overjoyed,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor said warmly, striding forward to greet Dongbo Xueying.
“Your Majesty flatters me,” Dongbo Xueying replied, studying the Wulfeng Divine Emperor.
The emperor wore a loose robe, his hair unbound, a blade hanging at his waist—a picture of effortless grace.
“Come, sit! Though you’ve spent time in the Starlight World since arriving from the Heart Realm, I’m sure there are still many delicacies and wines unique to the Broken Tooth Mountain Range you’ve yet to try,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor said with a smile as attendants brought forth food and drink. Even with other Divine Emperors, he was never this hospitable.
But Dongbo Xueying was different.
The other Divine Emperors were his rivals, competing for power. Dongbo Xueying, a cultivator, sought only enlightenment—not the rare treasures that enhanced bloodline power.
Previously, the Wulfeng Divine Emperor and others had feared the ‘Flying Snow Divine Emperor’ might ally with the Northriver Divine Emperor, binding himself to that faction. But now, his visit suggested he hadn’t fully sided with Northriver.
One sought friendship, the other sought aid.
Naturally, the conversation flowed smoothly.
“Brother Flying Snow, what brings you here? Speak freely,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor finally asked.
“Your Majesty, as cultivators, we care most about advancing our understanding. I’ve come to request the use of the Seven Bells Tower for secluded cultivation,” Dongbo Xueying said. “I know it’s recognized as the supreme treasure for focused cultivation in the Broken Tooth Mountain Range, and it can only be activated once every trillion years. I’m shamelessly asking for your help. Name your terms, and I’ll do my best to meet them.”
The Wulfeng Divine Emperor chuckled.
A trillion years between uses sounded like a long time, but he had long since exhausted its benefits for his bloodline awakening. Now, it was merely a bargaining chip.
“Brother Flying Snow, using the Seven Bells Tower is a trivial matter,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor said. “As for conditions, I do have a small request. I hope you’ll agree.”
“Please, speak,” Dongbo Xueying said, inwardly relieved.
“Send a few clones with me to the Yanhuang Island,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor said. “Regardless of success or failure, afterward, the Seven Bells Tower is yours to use.”
Having gathered extensive intelligence, Dongbo Xueying knew what Yanhuang Island was.
Yanhuang was one of the ‘Thirteen Emperors’ of the Deathblade Clan, beneath the three Supreme Rulers. His strength matched that of the Divine Emperors. The Thirteen Emperors each ruled massive floating islands, among the most perilous in existence. But Yanhuang Island stood out—it housed the greatest number of powerful experts among them.
“With the Flying Snow Divine Emperor, numbers mean nothing,” the Wulfeng Divine Emperor thought gleefully. He had wanted to invite Dongbo Xueying earlier, but the Northriver Divine Emperor had gotten to him first. Now, the Flying Snow Divine Emperor had come to him! Each had something the other needed—a perfect exchange.
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