The Lord of the Infinite City, in the eyes of countless weak cultivators and even some ordinary Cosmic Gods, is the most peaceful and even-tempered invincible existence on the entire Heart Realm Continent!
Yet, to other ordinary Ultimate Existences and invincible beings, the Lord of the Infinite City is considered the most eccentric.
Moreover.
He is universally acknowledged as the most enigmatic and unpredictable in his methods! His deterrent power ranks first among the Five Ancestors of the Ancient Nations. His survival abilities are heaven-defying, and his tracking and detection skills are unparalleled on the Heart Realm Continent.
“A guest is coming.”
With his entirely green skin, the Lord of the Infinite City stood alone atop the highest palace of the city lord’s residence, surrounded by swirling mist. His hands were clasped behind his back, and a pair of crimson curved horns adorned his head. Yet, his gaze was serene—so much so that even the weakest of creatures would feel no threat from him. He seemed like an integral part of the Heart Realm Continent, devoid of any aura or pressure, utterly ordinary to the extreme.
Had he chosen to conceal his presence, it was likely no one could have found him.
The Lord of the Infinite City gazed ahead.
Ripples formed in the void before him, and a white-robed youth stepped out, walking through the air toward him.
“Flying Snow Divine Emperor, gracing my Infinite City—what a rare occasion,” the Lord of the Infinite City said with a faint smile.
“My visit is abrupt. I hope the City Lord does not take offense,” Dongbo Xueying replied as he approached.
“Fate has long decreed your arrival. It cannot be considered abrupt,” the Lord of the Infinite City said, then gestured with his green arm to the side. “Divine Emperor, please take a seat.”
The two moved to a nearby stone table and sat across from each other on simple stone stools.
The Lord of the Infinite City personally poured wine for Dongbo Xueying—a common vintage.
“I have heard that the power of your soul techniques is so formidable that even some of the royal experts within the Broken Tooth Mountain Range have succumbed to them,” the Lord of the Infinite City remarked. “Even we Ultimate Existences would likely suffer greatly under your soul attacks. May I ask, Divine Emperor, have you reached the Ultimate level in your soul path?”
“Not yet,” Dongbo Xueying replied. “I have merely been fortunate to gain some insights and develop a few techniques.”
The Lord of the Infinite City nodded. “In the vast expanse of the Source World, all things operate under the Supreme Laws—flowers bloom, insects thrive, and sentient beings are born. Yet, the ‘soul’ is the most unique of all, the very foundation of life, and even the foundation of the Source World itself.”
Dongbo Xueying agreed.
The ‘Blood Spirit Essence’ obtained through the slaughter and blood sacrifice of countless lives was even more potent than Source World Stones.
And if countless lives were to pledge faith and submission to a single being, their collective will could influence the will of the Source World itself, bending it to submission—directly elevating that being to the status of the Source World’s master!
The soul… truly was the most extraordinary aspect of a Source World, the very essence of all living beings. That was why reaching the Ultimate level on this path was so incredibly difficult.
“I have observed the workings of all things in the Source World, yet the soul remains the most elusive to me,” the Lord of the Infinite City mused.
“I, too, am far from fully understanding it,” Dongbo Xueying admitted. Internally, however, he wondered why the Lord of the Infinite City had immediately steered the conversation toward souls, the workings of the world, and the nature of life. Deciding to cut to the chase, he said, “City Lord, I have come to the Infinite City to ask for your assistance in a certain matter.”
“Speak,” the Lord of the Infinite City replied, still serene.
“The Undying Underworld Emperor has descended into true madness. If he is not stopped, he may unleash a great calamity,” Dongbo Xueying said gravely.
“Why do you say that, Divine Emperor?” the Lord of the Infinite City asked. “Having reached such heights, why would the Underworld Emperor lose his sanity?”
“Not long ago, he came to me,” Dongbo Xueying explained in detail.
He recounted the Undying Underworld Emperor’s threats.
“His demands were too extreme—I could never comply,” Dongbo Xueying shook his head. “Negotiations broke down, and soon after, he began frantically gathering souls. Through my investigations, I discovered he seems to be conducting some kind of soul-related experiment.”
The Lord of the Infinite City nodded. “The Underworld Emperor once attempted to ascend to the level of a Primordial Chaos Lifeform but failed. Upon his return, he fixated on forging Deathwalkers to venture into the Broken Tooth Mountain Range, only for you to thwart his plans. Now that you command such influence in the Broken Tooth Mountain Range, he likely sees little hope of entering the Serpent Fang Corridor. Naturally, he has resorted to one final, desperate gamble. That is his nature.”
“His final gamble will cost countless innocent lives,” Dongbo Xueying said grimly. “To stand by and watch as the weak perish—I cannot do it. That is why I intend to eliminate the Undying Underworld Emperor.”
“Eliminate the Underworld Emperor?” The Lord of the Infinite City’s eyes gleamed with curiosity.
“I will gather a host of World Lords from the Broken Tooth Mountain Range natives to form a battle formation and besiege him,” Dongbo Xueying explained. “However, as an Ultimate Existence, if he chooses to flee and conceal his aura, tracking him will be nearly impossible. To my knowledge, the only one on the Heart Realm Continent capable of locating him is you, City Lord. That is why I seek your aid.”
“I can indeed track him. If even the Summerflame Emperor in his current state cannot, then I may well be the only one left who can,” the Lord of the Infinite City acknowledged.
“Then I implore you to assist me,” Dongbo Xueying urged. “Name your price—be it treasures, opportunities, or even a Supreme Secret Treasure. If you agree to help, I will deliver it to you.”
“The Divine Emperor truly lives up to his reputation as the wealthiest powerhouse on the Heart Realm Continent. Your offer is quite tempting,” the Lord of the Infinite City chuckled wryly. “Unfortunately, I cannot help you.”
“You… cannot?” Dongbo Xueying was stunned. “Why not? All I ask is for you to track the Underworld Emperor’s location—no matter where he flees, you need only find him. The task of besieging him will fall to the World Lords I gather. I do not require you to take action.”
“Divine Emperor, I must ask you to leave,” the Lord of the Infinite City said calmly.
“City Lord, surely you care for the weak as well?” Dongbo Xueying pressed urgently. “If it is treasures or opportunities you desire, I can provide them.”
“It is not about that,” the Lord of the Infinite City shook his head.
“Then why refuse? Do you share some deep bond with the Undying Underworld Emperor?” Dongbo Xueying demanded, unable to hide his desperation. After all, the Lord of the Infinite City was the only one who could track the Underworld Emperor now.
The Lord of the Infinite City laughed lightly. “A bond? Hardly. If anything, I would celebrate his demise with a few cups of wine.”
“Then why?” Dongbo Xueying was baffled.
No bond.
No lack of incentives.
Why would the Lord of the Infinite City refuse?
“I can indeed track him—not just him, but every other Ultimate Existence, even the invincible ones,” the Lord of the Infinite City said. “But have you ever heard of me hunting down an Ultimate Existence?”
Dongbo Xueying froze.
Indeed.
Having just learned from the Summerflame Emperor that the Lord of the Infinite City could track the Undying Underworld Emperor, he had rushed here without considering that if the Lord could track one Ultimate, he could likely track them all.
Yet, why did notorious figures like the Island Master of Zhanba still roam free?
“Because they cannot be killed,” the Lord of the Infinite City said.
“Cannot be killed?” Dongbo Xueying was even more confused.
“All life, from the lowliest insect to the mightiest Cosmic God, is but a part of this world—a manifestation of the Supreme Laws,” the Lord of the Infinite City explained with a smile. “Under the Supreme Laws, all things operate in harmony. Life thrives, cultivates, loves, hates… all of it is but an expression of the Supreme Laws’ workings. Even your visit today is part of that grand design.”
Dongbo Xueying was taken aback.
“Treasures, opportunities—these hold little meaning to me,” the Lord of the Infinite City continued. “Supreme Secret Treasures? I care not for them. I reached the Ultimate long ago and have since devoted myself to comprehending the Supreme Laws.”
“My spirit is eternally one with this Source World. Only thus can I perceive the deeper workings of the Supreme Laws.”
“The Supreme Laws are ineffably profound.”
“Their operation follows an inherent order, and I am but an observer of that order,” the Lord of the Infinite City said, gazing at Dongbo Xueying. “I do not wish to see that order disrupted. Every Ultimate Existence is a magnificent, awe-inspiring lifeform birthed by this Source World. Observing them fills me with joy. Were I to slay them, I would be striking a heavy blow against the order I cherish most.”
“Especially myself. Engaging in battle is one thing, but to truly kill an Ultimate Existence would cause too great a disturbance in the order’s flow. The entanglement of karma would make my observations infinitely more difficult.”
“The Undying Underworld Emperor is the strongest being on the Heart Realm Continent today. If you, Divine Emperor, were to rally the World Lords, and I were to assist you in killing him…”
“The repercussions would be catastrophic. The disruption to the order would be immense, and my ability to observe it would diminish a thousandfold.”
“So, Divine Emperor, I ask for your understanding—I cannot help you,” the Lord of the Infinite City concluded.
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