Upon hearing that the imperial throne was prepared by the Ancestral Patriarch, and moreover, for that so-called Monarch, Tang Yunhao immediately felt a headache coming on.
He truly did not know what basis the Ancestral Patriarch had for being so utterly convinced of that Monarch's identity.
Was the old man simply muddle-headed?
Or was it truly the Monarch?
Or was he playing some kind of deliberately mystifying trick?
"Father, go and persuade Great-Grandfather. That fellow is even impersonating the Chiyan Young Master, so how could he possibly be the Monarch?"
Although Tang Manqing doubted that Gu Qingfeng was the real Chixiao Monarch, she had never doubted his identity as the Chiyan Young Master. Earlier, after receiving Su Hua Fairy's message talisman—in which Su Hua stated with certainty that the true Chiyan Young Master had turned to dust and smoke nine years ago—it meant that fellow was not only impersonating the Chixiao Monarch but also impersonating the Chiyan Young Master.
As for who that fellow really was,
Tang Manqing did not know, and at this moment, she had no mood to ponder the question.
Even though she knew and had personally witnessed that fellow's unfathomable strength, what did it matter?
No matter how unfathomable, could he possibly deal with so many Immortals from the Immortal Dynasty?
Taking a step back, even if that fellow truly had heaven-defying abilities and could handle the Immortals descended by the Immortal Dynasty this time,
it would not save Yanluo Kingdom; on the contrary, it would plunge Yanluo into eternal damnation, because the Immortal Dynasty was too powerful—it was simply not something one person could contend with.
Now, with Great-Grandfather preparing an imperial throne and delicious delicacies, he clearly intended to have that impersonator of the Chixiao Monarch stand up for Yanluo.
Tang Manqing could not even imagine what terrifying events might unfold then.
And how could Tang Yunhao not know this? He said, "You know your Great-Grandfather's temper as well as I do. When has the old man ever listened to persuasion? Under heaven, only your aunt can sway him. If I go to persuade him, not only would I fail, but I'd probably get a beating for my trouble."
"But...
But...
But what should we do then?"
What should they do?
If possible, Tang Yunhao also wished to know what to do. Gazing at the imperial throne symbolizing the Yanluo royal family within the pavilion, Tang Yunhao let out a deep sigh. "At this point, we can only take one step at a time, do our utmost, and leave the rest to fate."
Not knowing the true purpose of the Immortal Dynasty's side, Tang Yunhao had no countermeasures. If the Immortal Dynasty was merely testing, the Yanluo royal family might still be preserved. If the Immortal Dynasty's intentions were more than just a test—if they aimed to eradicate the Yanluo royal family—then he would have no choice but to defend the dignity of the Yanluo royal family with his life.
At that moment,
a sudden thunderous roar echoed from the sky, as a streak of light shot forth like a meteor.
Its speed was extreme, arriving in an instant.
It was a person.
A cold, aloof, and solitary young man.
The man's aura was extraordinary; he was an Earth Immortal, and moreover, a Return-to-Origin Earth Immortal.
However,
what truly drew attention were the spiritual Breaths surrounding him. One of them was actually the Breath of the Lesser Heavenly Destiny, and another was the Breath of the Minor Immortal Edict.
Possessing both the Lesser Heavenly Destiny and the Minor Immortal Edict?
And being a Return-to-Origin Earth Immortal to boot.
Who was this man?
Just as everyone was puzzled, the cold, aloof, solitary young man, sharp as a sword, walked toward Zhou Taihe, knelt on one knee, and clasped his fists. "Your disciple pays respects to Master."
He was Zhou Taihe's disciple?
Could it be...
he was that mysterious disciple of Zhou Taihe's, Dongfang Jian, who possessed both the Lesser Heavenly Destiny and the Minor Immortal Edict?
Yes!
It must be him!
To possess the Lesser Heavenly Destiny alone was the Fortune of a heaven-favored prodigy.
Yet this Dongfang Jian not only possessed the Lesser Heavenly Destiny but also the Minor Immortal Edict, and his cultivation had already reached Return-to-Origin Earth Immortal, with one foot already stepping into the Immortal gate.
With such Fortune and such cultivation, it was no exaggeration to say that Dongfang Jian was already a leading figure among the younger generation of Yanluo Kingdom.
Even the former head of the Yanluo Eighteen, Mu Dongsheng—now the Heir Apparent Disciple of Taiji Sect—and the two prodigy brothers, Guan Jin and Guan Yu of Nandou Sect, paled in comparison before him.
Shortly after Dongfang Jian's arrival, another mighty sonic pressure reverberated from the sky.
"Brother Dongfang, our battle yesterday ended without a victor. Dare you face this noble again today?"
As the voice sounded, everyone looked over to see a group of people flying grandly through the air toward them.
Taking a closer look, the venue immediately erupted in an uproar.
For everyone realized these people were all noble sons of the Immortal Dynasty, numbering over a hundred.
These Immortal Dynasty noble sons were all second-generation Immortals, born with Immortal spiritual Breaths and bestowed with the Great Sun Bright Dharma Forms by the Immortal Dynasty. Combined with their own Fortune, their strength was undeniably formidable. With a hundred Immortal Dynasty noble sons appearing simultaneously, each dazzling and resplendent, they descended upon the venue like a shower of meteors or a rain of fire.
At their head was a handsome man with a smile on his face.
This man stood with arms crossed, his expression arrogant and domineering as he hovered high in the air. Flickering radiance surrounded him, and his Fortune spiritual Breaths were astounding—not only did he possess the Breath of the Lesser Heavenly Destiny and the Breath of the Minor Immortal Edict, but also the Breath of the Lesser Nature.
Three great Fortunes in one!
And he was also an Immortal Dynasty noble son.
Suddenly,
the crowd realized this man must be the legendary Purple-Cloud Immortal Noble Long Qianren, who possessed the Lesser Heavenly Destiny, Minor Immortal Edict, and Lesser Nature, and wielded the majestic power of the Azure Dragon Dominating the Sun!
Had the people of the Immortal Dynasty arrived?
Everyone was shocked, but looking around, it seemed only Long Qianren had come with his hundred noble sons; no other figures from the Immortal Dynasty were in sight.
However,
since Long Qianren had arrived, it was likely the Immortals of the Immortal Dynasty would descend shortly after.
"What is there to fear!"
Dongfang Jian leaped into the air, standing tall.
"Excellent!
Take this!"
Whoosh!
As his voice fell, radiance erupted wildly around Long Qianren. The three Fortune powers of the Lesser Heavenly Destiny, Minor Immortal Edict, and Lesser Nature swirled around him like three divine forces, immensely powerful. Simultaneously, radiance also flared around Dongfang Jian as surging power erupted. The two Fortunes of the Lesser Heavenly Destiny and Lesser Nature coiled around him, sharp and fierce.
Everyone present was somewhat dumbfounded. No one had expected a Purple-Cloud Immortal Noble like Long Qianren to appear so suddenly, nor had they anticipated that he and Dongfang Jian would start fighting without preamble. Coming to their senses, the crowd grew quite excited.
One was Dongfang Jian, with two peerless Fortunes: the Lesser Heavenly Destiny and the Minor Immortal Edict.
The other was Long Qianren, with three peerless Fortunes: the Lesser Heavenly Destiny, Minor Immortal Edict, and Lesser Nature.
How could a duel between two such peerless prodigies of the current era not excite everyone?
Boom!
Crack!
The two fought with exceptional ferocity in the air. Their spectacular duel was a sight to behold; their formidable strength inspired both envy and awe.
Rumors said that although Long Qianren was an Earth Immortal in cultivation, his strength was comparable to that of a Loose Immortal—even a Nine-Tribulation Loose Immortal—and even True Immortals regarded him with caution. Many had thought this was exaggerated gossip, but witnessing it now, everyone realized Long Qianren's strength was even more terrifying than the rumors suggested.
At the very least, none of the Loose Immortal Patriarchs from the Four Great Clans and Seven Great Sects dared claim they could annihilate Long Qianren.
The more they watched, the stronger the shock in the hearts of those Loose Immortal Patriarchs grew. Observing the battle between the two, let alone annihilating Long Qianren, they even doubted whether they could muster their full power or shake Long Qianren's vast, powerful, and utterly terrifying three peerless Fortunes!