It was just that due to this, she completely lacked the means to deal with Yan Zhaoge.
It was true that Tao Yue was arrogant and overbearing. Before they had clashed, she had indeed not thought anything of Yan Zhaoge at all.
Still, she was a powerful expert at the end of the day.
Those well versed in martial arts could tell one another’s capabilities from a single exchange.
After having clashed, Tao Yu had formed a general estimate of Yan Zhaoge’s capabilities.
This was someone whose strength far surpassed others of the same cultivation level. Let alone she herself, he was even superior to Fu Ting at the same cultivation level.
…Tao Yu even felt that even her senior apprentice-brother, the lofty Brocade Emperor of the World beyond Worlds’ Five Emperors, would not be able to defeat this youth at the same cultivation level!
Tao Yu felt disbelieving of this yet could not disbelieve it.
However she felt regarding the Southeastern Exalt, Fu Ting and Yan Zhaoge himself, she still had to admit that this was a rare, heaven-defying genius.
If those Nongli Mountain disciples ran over to her now and said that Yan Zhaoge was relying fully on external treasures like the Extreme Yang Seal, not possessing any actual capabilities himself, Tao Yu would slap them right across the face, giving those ignorant fools a good wake up call.
Even so, with disciples of Nongli Mountain having been owned before her very eyes, if she did not do anything about it, she would not be Tao Yu then.
It was just that Tao Yu still felt rather hesitant at the end of the day.
The battle between the Brocade Emperor and Mars Halberd was right around the corner.
While she resented Fu Ting greatly, as this matter concerned the Brocade Emperor, the usually domineering, tyrannical Tao Yu ultimately hesitated.
Now, the expressions of Yan Zhaoge and Tao Yu simultaneously jolted slightly.
Red light suddenly appeared outside the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel amidst the darkness of endless extradimensional space.
The crimson light of fire exploded, space itself seemingly shaking in its entirety as a result.
Yan Zhaoge and Tao Yu exchanged looks, both seeing the affirmation on the other’s face.
Mars Halberd had arrived.
Intense blazing fire extended over amidst the darkness of space.
The Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel which had originally seemed a shocking sight immediately felt like a helpless flower in the wind as it shook unceasingly.
A divinity of fire who was ninety feet tall and trod on twin dragons appeared amidst space.
A distance away, even the world manifested of the Earth Exalt’s true essence had to retreat slightly and avoid his mighty aura!
“I am already here. Where is Fu Yunchi?”
The majestic voice reverberated amidst endless extradimensional space, echoing on endlessly as everyone was able to hear it very clearly.
Fu Yunchi was precisely the name of the Brocade Emperor, Fu Ting’s father.
Still, those from the World beyond Worlds who dared call him directly by his name could probably be counted on one’s two hands.
Tao Yu glanced at Yan Zhaoge but finally retracted her gaze, exiting the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel.
Gazing towards that divinity of flame in the distance, she inhaled deeply, “The hour has yet to arrive. Please wait patiently.”
That giant of flames did not seem to mind this, “It is fine. I have already waited for so long. There is indeed no rush, just waiting a few more moments.”
With that, he simply stood still amidst space just like that, waiting.
His face was enveloped by flames such that one could not clearly see his features. Yet, all who were present felt as though a gaze was on them.
Yan Zhaoge exited the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel as well, looking rather interestedly towards Mars Halberd in the distance.
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 933: Leakless True Immortal
HSSB933: Leakless True Immortal
Mars Halberd had no need to deliberately manifest his power. Just appearing alone, he had already become the focal point of the entire region.
Everyone secretly stole a glance at him out of curiosity or fear and respect.
It was just that after they had gazed over, they felt as if the other party was also watching them.
Even those who were under the protection of the Earth Exalt or the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel felt swelteringly hot at this moment, their insides seemingly being incinerated as it was like they were in a hell of blazing fire.
Most people were actually feeling surprised.
Even though of the current greatest experts of the World beyond Worlds, the Earthly Sovereign and the Concealed Sovereign were the Exalted Earth Luminary and the Exalted Concealed Luminary of the former Kunlun Nine Luminaries, the name of the Nine Luminaries was already a distant, even unfamiliar memory.
People were already used to the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors reigning high above. With an expert on the level of an Emperor having suddenly sprung out now, they were all taken aback by it.
Even more unexpected was the fact that this was not a bigwig who had pushed open the door to Immortality but a weapon!
A sentient weapon with thoughts of his own who could act freely.
Also, this weapon was the weapon of the Exalted Fire Luminary of the past Kunlun Nine Luminaries.
This caused everything to feel straight out of legend even as everyone also felt it to be unexpected.
What had gradually fallen silent in the river of time had recently seen some sparks flaring up anew.
Also, this expert who had suddenly appeared was challenging the Brocade Emperor, resulting in a battle between Emperor-level experts which had already not occurred for many years.
This was not just some mere sparring. Instead, it was going to be a major battle with real weapons.
The entire World beyond Worlds would naturally be paying attention to this.
Now that Mars Halberd had already arrived, everyone began eagerly anticipating the arrival of the other combatant.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, cupping his hands towards Tao Yu, “This Yan also feels rather fortunate at being able to attend this grand event. I have to thank your lineage for being so magnanimous.”
“I have felt deeply regretful at not having been able to meet the Brocade Emperor at the Minor No Hatred dao arena previously. If the Brocade Emperor is free after the battle, I hope that I can give greetings to him in person then. I hope that the Origin Lady can help convey this matter for me.”
With that, Yan Zhaoge bid her farewell and took his leave, disembarking from the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel.
Looking at Yan Zhaoge’s departing figure and Mars Halberd in the distance, Tao Yu could only sigh helplessly.
Disembarking from the vessel, Yan Zhaoge saw a person appear, rapidly approaching this location.
It was precisely Fu Ting who had come.
After greeting the Earth Exalt and learning that it was Tao Yu who had come from Ingenious Flying Peak to watch over things for the Brocade Emperor this time, Fu Ting instantly felt very troubled.
Going by propriety, since Yan Zhaoge had arrived, he would most likely board the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel to greet the person of Ingenious Flying Peak currently in charge there.
Calculating the time, Yan Zhaoge should already have boarded the vessel. While Fu Ting hoped to stop him, it was already too late.
After she had arrived in the vicinity of the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel, she simply stopped moving.
Only when she saw Yan Zhaoge disembarking from the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel did she resume her footsteps.
It was not that she wanted Yan Zhaoge to face Tao Yu alone.
On the contrary, things would still be okay if Yan Zhaoge met Tao Yu alone. Tao Yu could still find a way to let the matter rest.
Fu Ting similarly had complex feelings regarding this senior apprentice-aunt of hers. Of
course, she also understood Tao Yu’s temperament extremely well.
If Fu Ting was there, Tao Yu would instead adopt a tough stance to the very end.
Seeing Fu Ting’s actions, Yan Zhaoge immediately understood her rationale as he thought to himself, “A nimble mind indeed.”
“There were some things that I too did not know of earlier. If anything happened, I hope that Young Master Yan can overlook it,” Upon meeting Yan Zhaoge, Fu Ting first appraised him before heaving a sigh of relief as it seemed like he had not suffered a loss over there.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “It’s fine. The Grand Plainness Origin Lady is not someone who is unable to read the importance of the situation.”
Fu Ting said, “I just saw Golden Court Mountain’s Senior Brother Mu. How about you meet up with him, Young Master Yan?”
“My intentions exactly,” Yan Zhaoge nodded.
Fu Ting cupped her fists towards him before boarding the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel.
Whether or not she was on good terms with Tao Yue, the battle that was soon to commence was currently the most important matter for every single one of Ingenious Flying Peak’s descendants.
As Yan Zhaoge landed on a petal of the red lotus, he found Mu Jun looking smilingly at him as he shot him a thumbs up upon his arrival, “Indeed extraordinary, Zhaoge. Everyone always says that Ingenious Flying Peak’s Junior Sister Fu is the most outstanding figure of our World beyond Worlds’ newest generation, a genius amongst geniuses as she heaven-defyingly reigns over everyone else.”
“Still, from what has transpired today, Zhaoge, you have probably surpassed even Junior Sister Fu.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “The sea of the dao is boundless. We can only seek to slowly improve ourselves.”
He paused for a moment before asking, “Mister Mu, the Western Exalt was in secluded cultivation before. Now that he has emerged from seclusion, even teaming up with the Southern Exalt, I wonder if the Southeastern Exalt has any plans ready to deal with their combined forces?”
After all, the Western Exalt was similarly on good terms with the Brocade Emperor.
It would be impossible for him to persuade the Brocade Emperor not to assist the Southeastern Exalt by tying down the Heaven Emperor.
In much the same way, however, the Brocade Emperor could not exactly forcibly suppress him if he truly joined forces with the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen to deal with the Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie.
“It is still hard to say now. The situation may become clearer after a while,” Mu Jun spoke in a very uninformative manner, not because he did not trust Yan Zhaoge but because the whole of Golden Court Mountain was currently in the midst of coming up with contingencies, things being unclear.
Fortunately, the Heaven Emperor was currently not in the World beyond Worlds while the Brocade Emperor had returned due to the agreed battle with Mars Halberd. As a result, the Southern Exalt Zhuang Shen dared not move recklessly for now.
If the Western Exalt faced off against the Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie alone, he would not be able to gain much of an advantage over him.
The two chatted as they calmly awaited the arrival of the ensuing major battle.
Still, as time passed and the Brocade Emperor had still yet to show up, the atmosphere inevitably became somewhat solemn.
“Could something have happened to that bigwig such that he ends up being a no-show?” Yan Zhaoge could not help but wonder.
Fu Ting, Tao Yu and those other descendants of Ingenious Flying Peak aboard the Red Lotus Heavenly Vessel were naturally the most frantic.
A short while later, Mars Halberd who had been waiting quietly in the distance suddenly said, “Time’s up.”
The faces of Fu Ting and Tao Yu both fell.
In the distance, an old man appeared from the spherical world that flickered with a dark yellow glow.
This was a white-haired old man with deep creases on his face as he looked very ancient indeed.
As he appeared, however, an aura that resembled numerous earth dragons spread throughout the entire region of space.
This was one of the Ten Exalts of the World beyond Worlds, the Earth Exalt who handled the affairs of the central Jun Heaven Territory.
While he did not appear very esteemed, his strength exceeded that of those like Cao Jie and Zhuang Shen!
He was a personal disciple of the Earthly Sovereign, being great in seniority and age throughout the entire World beyond Worlds.
It was just that he did not seem all that mighty in front of Mars Halberd now.
Gazing over from the distance, Mu Jun sighed, “Emperors are truly remarkable indeed.”
“This is only natural. Otherwise, how can they call themselves Leakless True Immortals?” Yan Zhaoge’s expression was calm.
When martial practitioners pushed open the door to Immortality and ascended to the Immortal realm, they would no longer be like those mere mortals.
Having surpassed the tribulation to attain Immortality, they would be complete and leakless, thus being known as Leakless True Immortals.
The so-called leakless actually entailed that nothing of the mortal realm could easily harm them any longer.
Actually, it could even be said that it was precisely because they could no longer be easily harmed by anything in the mortal realm that they were hailed as Immortals.
Human Exalts stood at the peak of the Martial Saint realm, yet were ultimately still unable to surpass the boundary between the human and Immortal realms for real.
Long Xueji was really just one of those extremely rare exceptions.
In most situations, an Emperor could easily sweep through many Exalts even as they joined forces!
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 934: The Brocade Emperor
HSSB934: The Brocade Emperor
The old, aged Earth Exalt cupped his hands towards Mars Halberd, “Please wait for a while longer. The Brocade Emperor will definitely be here soon.”
“He is rushing back here from extradimensional space, so time may really be a little hard to keep.”
The flame giant that Mars Halberd was manifested as had his features obscured by flames as the changes in his expression could not clearly be seen.
Still, he turned slightly to look at the Earth Exalt, “You need not speak further, Wang Zhengcheng. The date was decided by you lot. If he misses it, it will be Fu Yuchi who has embarrassed himself. Still, I would never let things go just like this.”
“The vast seas and the endless fields change over the countless ages. Indeed, many things are no longer the same as they were before.”
“Still, I have recently come to gain an understanding of the current World beyond Worlds, having many doubts on this that I would like to clarify with you lot!”
Hearing his words, Yan Zhaoge looked at Mu Jun beside him.
Mu Jun informed him via sound transmission, “Wang Zhengcheng is the name of the Earth Exalt.”
The Earth Exalt was the personal disciple of the Earthly Sovereign who had long achieved his fame.
In terms of seniority, the Earthly Sovereign was of the same generation as Daoist Xuanzhong, that ancestor of the Brocade Emperor.
The Earth Exalt was of the same generation as the Brocade Emperor’s Master as Fu Yunchu could even said to be his junior.
Still, they hailed from different lineages at the end of their day, their seniority thus not being that important.
Even if they were related like this, many rules were actually no longer applicable to the Emperors.
Still, the Earth Exalt Wang Zhengcheng was indeed much older than the Brocade Emperor as he had already been famed for countless years even before the Brocade Emperor had begun his cultivation.
While it looked like he had been surpassed by a junior, the Brocade Emperor, there was a reason for this.
Speaking of this, Wang Zhengcheng’s situation was similar to that of Yuan Zhengfeng’s back in the Eight Extremities World that year.
He had suffered heavy injuries long ago
with his foundation being harmed such that he was stuck at the tenth level of the Martial Saint realm.
If one surpassed the tribulation to Immortality, they would attain the Immortal realm. If they could not, however, they would dissipate into mere ash.
He had been injured at the Human Exalt Martial Saint realm and much more seriously than Yuan Zhengfeng had been with even the Heaven Returning Divine Pill being unable to restore this.
Even the likes of the great Earthly Sovereign had been unable to resolve this problem for his disciple.
However, as the most experienced Exalt of the World beyond Worlds, Wang Zhengcheng’s strength far surpassed that of Cao Jie, Zhuang Shen, Liu Zhenggu and the rest.
So long as he was willing to, he would virtually be able to suppress all conflicts amongst the World beyond Worlds’ Martial Saints.
Even if it was Cao Jie and Zhuang Shen from earlier.
Before the World beyond Worlds had its current Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Exalts of Ten Territories, when the Earthly Sovereign had still been the Exalted Earth Luminary, Wang Zhengcheng had already been his follower then.
Therefore, he could be considered old acquaintances with Mars Halberd.
Looking at Mars Halberd, the Earth Exalt now sighed, “While my Master is not here, the Concealed Sovereign is currently at Kunlun Mountain. While he is in secluded cultivation, if you pay a visit, I believe that the Concealed Sovereign will definitely leave seclusion to meet you.”
Mars Halberd said mildly, “However today’s battle ends, if I do not die, I will naturally pay a visit to Kunlun Mountain.”
“If Fu Yunchi does not show up in the end, even more reason for me to make a trip there.”
Wang Zhengcheng fell silent as the area was overwhelmed by silence for a time.
As time passed, the atmosphere there inevitably became more heated.
Some latecomers, fearing that they might have missed this ultimate, world-shaking battle, arrived to find that the battle had still yet to begin.
Those spectators who had hurried over exchanged looks. While no commotion arose, they were all whispering to one another via sound transmission.
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