Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 922: The Former Di Family

Good grief!

This brat truly regards me as his love rival and even aims to kill me...

Upon hearing the Demonic Flame Sect Master issue a death threat, Ye Yun lifted a brow, a odd look appearing on his countenance.

If some other person dared utter such rebellious words, Ye Yun would have severed their head with one sword swing ages ago.

Yet.

The Demonic Flame Sect Master is a Lotus Demon Dragon, once a follower of the Ancestor Dragon.

The Pure Lotus Demon Dragon Clan ought to dwell on the Dragon Hidden Continent, but their presence in the Divine Land hints at a profound secret.

From the knowledge Ye Yun possesses now, the Dragon-rearing Clan rules over the Divine Land, dominating every Dragon Clan there.

In essence.

The Dragon Clans in the Divine Land tend to be feeble, often demoted to mounts or divine beasts for the spirits, enjoying lowly positions far from glory.

However, the Lotus Demon Dragon standing before him boasts a cultivation at the Divine King Realm and serves as the strongest Sect Master in the Three Fire God Cult.

His power and standing vastly outshine typical Dragon Clans.

This sparked Ye Yun's doubts about how this Lotus Demon Dragon broke free from the Dragon Raiser's grasp.

Something fishy is definitely afoot here.

Mulling over these thoughts, Ye Yun refrained from rage, merely gazing steadily at the Demonic Flame Sect Master.

This little fellow... needs a solid thrashing.

Still, Ye Yun had no intention of disclosing his Ancestor Dragon status right then; instead, he planned to pose as the Sword Cultivator Long Yunzi and teach this young dragon a harsh lesson.

"Long Yunzi, don’t be afraid, I’m still here! No matter what, I won’t let this guy hurt you!"

Noticing Ye Yun’s strange expression, Emperor Jiuying assumed fear gripped him and hugged his arm tighter, murmuring reassurances softly.

"Do you think... I’m afraid?"

Ye Yun arched a brow, flashing a teasing grin.

"Well... I know you Sword Cultivators are fearless with unyielding, steadfast wills, but this Dragon Chan holds greater power, far beyond what your current realm can challenge!"

Emperor Jiuying murmured.

"That may not be so. Whether I can defeat him or not, I’ll only find out by trying!"

Ye Yun replied with a assured smile.

Emperor Jiuying’s face stiffened, briefly thrown off by Ye Yun’s unshakeable self-assurance.

"Damn it!"

Watching Emperor Jiuying cling intimately to Ye Yun’s arm and whisper sweetly as if alone, the Demonic Flame Sect Master’s fury exploded at once.

"Sister Jiuying, our families have been allies for generations, so don’t fault me for being merciless this time. Now, I’ll offer your little lover an opportunity..."

The Demonic Flame Sect Master inhaled deeply, his tone grave.

"What chance?"

Emperor Jiuying furrowed her brows and inquired.

"I’ll limit my cultivation to the Fourth Layer of the Divine Sovereign Realm for a fair bout with him — if he perishes unluckily, then take me as your partner!"

The Demonic Flame Sect Master declared steadily.

At that instant, he quelled his blazing wrath, displaying his deep mastery of self-control.

"Dragon Chan, you’ve gone too far! You’re Dragon Clan wielding Lotus Demon Fire, and in Three Fire God Cult grounds, you hold every edge. How could my partner possibly face you?"

Emperor Jiuying clenched her teeth in fury and retorted.

"It’s a realm-matched duel; if your partner lacks the skill, he deserves death!"

The Demonic Flame Sect Master shrugged indifferently.

His face turned icy, his stare landing on Ye Yun with chilling ruthlessness.

It felt like, right then.

Emperor Jiuying’s partner was already a corpse.

"This Demonic Flame Sect Master is truly ruthless, hell-bent on wiping out the Nine Heavens Divine King’s partner completely!"

In a nearby pavilion.

A Divine King scowled in rage, voicing his annoyance.

"Qi Feather Divine King, did you notice? This Demonic Flame Sect Master... acts unlike his former self?"

A man’s voice reached the Qi Feather Divine King via a secret transmission technique.

Qi Feather Divine King started in surprise.

"True, he’s changed. The old Demonic Flame Sect Master stayed calm and never stooped so low, but now, to claim Emperor Jiuying as partner, he’s utterly shameless?"

Qi Feather Divine King mulled it over and sent back via transmission.

"Even if this Demonic Flame Sect Master surged in strength after entering Divine King Realm, he shouldn’t turn so viciously obsessed!

His fixation on securing the Nine Heavens Divine King surely hides some dark secret motive!"

The voice intoned deliberately.

Dark secret motive?

Qi Feather Divine King’s eyes gleamed, as if grasping a revelation...

The Nine Heavens Divine King, Emperor Jiuying, hailed from the Di Family, an ancient lineage. Legends spoke of a Half-step God Emperor Realm expert in its distant history.

Nevertheless.

As eras shifted, the Di Family waned, leaving only Emperor Jiuying as its sole Divine King.

As the proverb states.

A lean camel remains larger than a horse.

Perhaps the Di Family conceals some hidden treasure, igniting the Demonic Flame Sect Master Dragon Chan’s greed, driving him to pursue partnership with Emperor Jiuying desperately.

Qi Feather Divine King shared his guesses with that Divine King, and remarkably, their theories aligned perfectly.

"Let’s join forces; we mustn’t allow Dragon Chan to prevail..."

Qi Feather Divine King proposed.

"Agreed! That Dragon Chan nurses massive ambitions; should he claim the Di Family’s legacy, we’ll all bow to his dominance someday..."

The Divine King voiced his worries and consented instantly.

And so.

In that brief instant, the pair of Divine Kings forged a secret pact for mutual defense and attack.

"I accept your challenge!"

A steady voice abruptly echoed across the whole plaza overhead.

Ye Yun eyed the Demonic Flame Sect Master, his visage calm and poised as he shrugged off Emperor Jiuying’s hold and advanced.

In a single step.

He positioned himself mid-air, confronting the Demonic Flame Sect Master from a distance.

"Long Yunzi, you can’t match him; don’t battle him, his Lotus Demon Fire is utterly vicious!"

A golden glow flickered.

Emperor Jiuying materialized next to him, clutching Ye Yun’s arm, her face fraught with worry as she urged.

"Fine, fine! Long Yunzi, right? Cowering behind a woman, what hero are you? Fight me! Or scram!"

The Demonic Flame Sect Master bellowed with laughter.

"Hahaha..." From afar, the Three Fire God Cult disciples, as if rallying for their Sect Master, burst into wild guffaws.

The mocking laughs rose and crashed like surging tides.

Ye Yun shook his arm free effortlessly from the Nine Heavens Divine King’s grasp.

He unsheathed a Silver Sword, gazing steadily at the rival Demonic Flame Sect Master, and taunted, "Looks like you’re brimming with faith in your Lotus Demon Fire, eh?"

"Of course!"

Seeing Ye Yun prepare for combat, the Demonic Flame Sect Master roared with mirth, his aura plunging rapidly.

Down to the Fourth Layer of the Divine Sovereign Realm.

Meanwhile, the Nine Heavens Divine King Emperor Jiuying’s look shifted abruptly, her eyes darted about, her delicate hand relaxed its grip; now, she ceased obstructing Ye Yun.

The lingering tingle in her arm from before hinted that this man at the Fourth Layer of God Respect State—his strength nearly rivaled her own.

Otherwise, he couldn’t have slipped free so effortlessly.

A tiny detail.

Nearly missed by all.

Some might think the Nine Heavens Divine King hadn’t gripped her partner with full might.

After all, a Divine King’s bodily power overwhelms what an Immortal realm cultivator could endure.