“Reckless!” the immortal warrior of the Flame God Clan roared furiously. Suddenly, a spear emerged from his palm, its tip pointing directly at Luo Feng. “Human, do you really think you can meet Emperor Flame at will?”
Emperor Flame was the absolute leader of the Flame God Clan. Although Luo Feng had displayed immense strength, the warrior still showed no sign of retreat.
Luo Feng glanced at the immortal warrior of the Flame God Clan. Under his divine pressure, the warrior still maintained a fierce fighting spirit. Luo Feng immediately spread his divine power, completely overwhelming the Flame God Clan warrior. Under absolute power, the warrior’s furious eyes seemed ready to ignite, but he could no longer utter a sound.
Luo Feng gazed toward the distant palace complex in the void and said, “Emperor Flame, even a mere immortal warrior dares to shout at me. Could it be that you dare not show yourself? This is your clan’s stronghold, your controlled realm of space and time. Don’t pretend you didn’t hear what I said!”
After speaking, Luo Feng silently waited.
…
No one was foolish. This was the Flame God Clan’s stronghold, and Emperor Flame certainly had absolute surveillance methods.
If Emperor Flame pretended not to hear, it would mean treating Luo Feng as a fool.
Just moments later—
“Boom~~” A powerful divine fluctuation erupted from the main hall of the distant palace complex, and immediately after, the previous spatial fengsuo was completely shut down.
A figure flashed and appeared before Luo Feng.
“Are you Luo Feng, the human Daohe King?” asked a tall, muscular, bald-headed man with a single horn, wearing dark battle armor. He stood about ten meters tall, his skin covered with scale-like armor resembling snake scales, even his face covered with scales, except for the top of his head, which was bald and shiny.
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded. This muscular, horned, bald man was a Celestial Sovereign of the Flame God Clan.
“I am Sovereign Indeuterium,” the horned Sovereign smiled. “Emperor Flame instructed me to await Daohe King here. At last, you have arrived. The moment I learned of your coming, I immediately deactivated the spatial blockade protecting our clan.”
Luo Feng inwardly scoffed.
Shut down?
That spatial blockade was likely specifically prepared for him.
As the two conversed, the Flame God Clan immortal warrior suppressed by Luo Feng’s divine power couldn’t hear a single word.
“Could Daohe King please release my clansman?” the horned Sovereign requested.
Luo Feng immediately withdrew his divine power.
The horned Sovereign turned to look at his clansman and directly ordered, “Quickly retreat.”
“Yes, Sovereign,” the immortal warrior respectfully saluted and instantly teleported away.
The horned Sovereign smiled toward Luo Feng, “Daohe King, please follow me.”
Luo Feng nodded without refusal.
He wasn’t afraid of Emperor Flame attempting any tricks. Before he arrived, encountering some resistance was nothing. But now that he had reached the Flame God Clan’s stronghold… if Emperor Flame still attempted any trickery, it would be an insult to Luo Feng, and also an insult to his teacher, Zuo Shanjie!
…
The two teleported forward directly to the palace complex. Endless flames surrounding the palace immediately parted a path through the void. At the end of the path, more Flame God Clan immortal warriors stood respectfully on both sides.
Luo Feng and the horned Sovereign walked side by side.
“Where is Emperor Flame?” Luo Feng asked.
“That’s the main hall,” the horned Sovereign pointed to the tallest palace in the distance. “It’s Emperor Flame’s residence. The two palaces beside it are side halls, where ordinary guests temporarily reside. Daohe King, please wait in one of the side halls… When Emperor Flame arrives, you will meet.”
Luo Feng’s expression changed.
“Delaying time?” Luo Feng stared at the horned Sovereign. “Was that Emperor Flame’s order? Have you informed him of my arrival? Don’t tell me you can’t contact him. Hmph, Emperor Flame is the sole Cosmic Sovereign of the entire Flame God Clan. He must always be aware of what’s happening here, right?”
“Daohe King, please don’t rush,” the horned Sovereign remained unfazed by Luo Feng’s anger. “I just sent the message to Emperor Flame, but he is currently on the Origin Star, so—”
“Returning from the Origin Star through the Divine Realm transmission, it should only take a moment.”
Luo Feng said coldly, “Lead the way, and I’ll temporarily follow your arrangement to rest and wait in the side hall. I’d like to see when Emperor Flame will finally appear.”
“Please follow me,” the horned Sovereign also turned cold and walked ahead.
The two walked one after the other… entering the side hall. After instructing the servants to prepare some delicacies, the horned Sovereign directly left.
“A little brat dares to be so arrogant!”
The horned Sovereign stood in the distance, gazing at the side hall with a sneer. “Even if he is an extraordinary immortal life, he’s merely a mid-tier Celestial Sovereign in combat power, at most skilled in escape techniques! Daring to show disrespect to our Emperor Flame… Hmph, if it weren’t for Emperor Flame’s order not to provoke trouble, I would definitely make him understand the consequences of disrespecting our Emperor!”
“Hmph!”
The horned Sovereign turned and left, not bothering to pay any attention to Luo Feng.
…
Inside the side hall.
A table was set with rare delicacies from across the universe, along with several types of fine wines. Just these foods alone would be enough to exhaust a King Immortal’s entire wealth.
“My second senior brother sure knows how to put on a show,” Luo Feng sat there. “The leak of my whereabouts… it’s almost certain he secretly disclosed the information. He clearly knew I was coming, yet deliberately delayed. I came here on Master Zuo Shanjie’s orders, and once my strength was sufficient to activate the Robe Armor, I came to retrieve it!”
“This was Master Zuo Shanjie’s instruction, yet he still acts with the airs of a Cosmic Sovereign,” Luo Feng shook his head inwardly.
The Armor originally belonged to Luo Feng.
Emperor Flame had used it for a long time. Now that the rightful owner had appeared, Emperor Flame not only didn’t rush to return it… but instead had his subordinates temporarily deal with Luo Feng.
“I’ll wait.”
“Let’s see how long I have to wait,” Luo Feng thought. “This matter has already caused a huge uproar. Many powerful beings in the universe are hunting me… rumors are flying everywhere. Master Zuo Shanjie certainly knows about this and is watching closely. Senior brother, senior brother, with Master Zuo Shanjie watching, let me see how long you can keep up this pretense!”
One day, two days, three days…
One month, two months…
No news at all. Emperor Flame simply refused to appear.
“Keep delaying, continue dragging it out.” Luo Feng closed his eyes, connecting his consciousness to the virtual universe for cultivation while silently waiting.
Since his strength was inferior, he could only wait.
…
“Third junior brother, let your senior brother first suppress your arrogance. The human race’s extraordinary genius? Hmph, back then, I was even stronger than you. I will make you understand, junior brother, that you should respect your senior brothers!” Emperor Flame, however, sat cross-legged in an ancient forest on the Origin Star, carefully sensing distant fluctuations. Whenever a precious treasure appeared, there would be special disturbances.
…
Luo Feng had already waited in the side hall for over a year. During this period, he remained calm and patiently waited.
Suddenly on this day, Luo Feng was sitting in meditation.
“Boom!”
A powerful oppressive force spread out, enveloping the entire palace complex in the void, causing countless servants and immortal warriors within to immediately bow respectfully.
Luo Feng also opened his eyes: “Finally arrived.”
“Boom—” The surrounding space instantly transformed. Luo Feng felt his vision blur, and in the next moment, he found himself standing in a vast, magnificent hall. At the center of the hall, seated upon a grand throne, was an imposing and majestic figure. His entire body was covered in dense scales, and the massive single horn… unmistakably marked him as a member of the Flame God Clan.
His gaze fell upon Luo Feng below, and an invisible oppressive force made Luo Feng feel as if he were trapped in a blazing furnace.
“Second senior brother,” Luo Feng looked up at Emperor Flame, revealing a slight smile. “Second senior brother has finally come. Junior has waited a long time.”
Boom!
The towering figure rose and then descended step by step. With each downward stride along the stair tiers, his divine form gradually diminished in stature. By the time he reached the base of the staircase, he had already matched Luo Feng in height. From Luo Feng’s Earthling perspective… Emperor Flame radiated an overwhelming, domineering aura—an unrivaled, sovereign majesty.
This domineering aura was ingrained in his bones, in his very soul—naturally radiating without the slightest hint of affectation!
This was different from those arrogant and domineering powerful beings who made people dislike them.
The Emperor Flame’s dominance and sovereignty… left people in awe, acknowledging him as a true overlord.
“Third junior brother,” Emperor Flame looked at Luo Feng, his eyes carrying a hint of amusement. “Your senior brother was on the Origin Star, competing with countless other powerful clan members for treasures. At the critical moment when a treasure emerged, I was slightly delayed. I trust third junior brother won’t mind.”
“Junior naturally won’t mind,” Luo Feng replied.
“Hmm.”
Emperor Flame nodded, “I’ve also spoken with Puti. Master Zuo Shanjie has given me some instructions. As for you… I’ve also deliberately gathered some information. You are indeed a rare extraordinary genius in the human race. However, you should also know that everything you have now is bestowed by Master Zuo Shanjie! Therefore, you must not be arrogant, but remain humble in cultivation, striving to enter the ranks of Celestial Sovereigns, and even become a Cosmic Sovereign. Your senior brother and I are waiting for that day.”
Luo Feng slightly frowned. He very disliked Emperor Flame’s condescending attitude, but still responded, “Junior naturally will strive.”
“You’re quite fortunate to have survived the life-and-death trial of the Star Tower and become Master Zuo Shanjie’s third disciple!” Emperor Flame gazed at Luo Feng. “Thus, you should cherish this opportunity all the more and not disappoint Master Zuo Shanjie.”
“Second senior brother.”
Luo Feng directly said, “I believe second senior brother knows why I came here.”
“Haha, for the Armor of Tribulation, of course I know.” Emperor Flame smiled at Luo Feng. Toward this third junior brother, Emperor Flame instinctively felt dislike… because in the past, Master Zuo Shanjie had devoted himself to cultivating him, making Emperor Flame arguably one of the top extraordinary geniuses in the universe. Now Luo Feng was no less than him.
In fact, Emperor Flame knew… this third junior brother would eventually possess the supreme treasure, the Star Tower! Emperor Flame saw a tremendous threat in Luo Feng! Yet Luo Feng was Master Zuo Shanjie’s third disciple, cultivated with full dedication… he had absolutely no way to stop it.
Towards the eldest senior brother Puti, Emperor Flame harbored disdain. After all, Puti was merely a servant by origin under Master Zuo Shanjie… his strength paled in comparison to his own.
But toward the third junior brother…
Emperor Flame had full vigilance.
“Yes, I came for the Armor of Tribulation,” Luo Feng said. “Master Zuo Shanjie instructed me that once I could activate the Armor of Tribulation, I should come to second senior brother to retrieve it, so I’m here now.”
“The Jie Armor is the supreme treasure of the boundless universe,” Emperor Flame gazed at Luo Feng. “Its power is limitless. You are still an immortal now, far too weak to unleash much of its potential. Worse yet, in your hands, the Jie Armor might be lost. For the sake of the Jie Armor and for your own good, I believe you should focus on cultivation, strengthen yourself, and ascend to the ranks of Celestial Sovereigns before returning to claim it. As your senior brother, I will safeguard it for you temporarily. Once you attain the status of a Celestial Sovereign, I will personally deliver it to you.”
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