The Legendary Son-in-law of the Emperor Chapter 1876 - 1873: Nine Great Demonic Geniuses
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"Jin Hai, it seems you’ve forgotten that your ancestors originated from this very world." The captivating woman, distinguished by her six eyes, spoke with a gentle chuckle. She showed no fear of the potent aura radiating from Jin Hai.
Jin Hai’s expression turned grim. He fixed his gaze upon the woman and inquired coldly, "Bai Shuiyue, are you suggesting a confrontation outside the Emperor Road?"
Bai Shuiyue, a member of the Six-Eyed Clan, covered her mouth and let out a soft laugh. "I am no match for Brother Jin Hai."
Jin Hai scoffed disdainfully, "Then be silent."
Beside him, a young man with an elegant bearing, a sword at his side, regarded Jin Hai and stated calmly, "Do not forget the mission at hand."
Jin Hai’s displeasure intensified as he narrowed his eyes. "Impermanence Sword Lord, you too should recall that I am one of the three individuals authorized to issue commands for this operation."
"And you shouldn't forget that you are merely... one of them."
From a distance, a small boy clad in a blood-red robe, appearing no older than eleven or twelve, unveiled a sinister grin.
Upon hearing the boy’s words, a flicker of apprehension crossed Jin Hai’s face. This boy, known as Blood Boy, had a history of formidable accomplishments in the Heavenly Domain. Jin Hai himself harbored considerable wariness towards him. He snorted coldly, "If that’s the case, let us cease the idle chatter and commence!"
Had it been anyone else, Jin Hai might have offered a retort, but the Blood Boy, much like himself, possessed the authority to issue directives. This time, the nine of them had descended prematurely to the Lower Realm, with three individuals vested with command authority. He was simply one among them.
Aside from himself and Blood Boy, there was a third woman who had remained silent. Compared to Blood Boy, he harbored a deeper apprehension towards this individual.
This woman was known as Senluo Girl, and her gender was the only established fact. Her true appearance had never been witnessed, and she was recognized as an unparalleled prodigy hailing from the Palace of Darkness in the Heavenly Domain. However, that was not the paramount concern. The most critical factor was that among the current generation of Heavenly Domain prodigies, a paramount figure from the Palace of Darkness maintained a senior-junior relationship with Senluo Girl.
As Jin Hai concluded his statement, nine extraordinary prodigies from the Heavenly Domain descended sequentially through the Heavenly Domain Gate.
While the formidable Overlords of the Nine States displayed minimal interest, numerous cultivators from the Xuanhuang Great World were captivated, their gazes directed upwards at the unfolding spectacle. This drew a sense of gratification from Jin Hai.
Although his ancestors had originated from this world, that era was the Wilderness Era. The very location of their Ancestral Land could no longer be discerned, lost to time.
Jin Hai had consistently viewed himself as an inhabitant of the Heavenly Domain, thus harboring a condescending perspective towards the Lower Realm. This sentiment was particularly amplified as the Twin Emperors ascended to their zenith, casting the All Heavens and Myriads of Worlds into an era of Dharma End, while the Heavenly Domain remained conspicuously unaffected.
This disparity only served to bolster the sense of superiority felt by the Heavenly Domain. However, they seemed to overlook a crucial fact: the Twin Emperors themselves originated from the Lower Realm.
Furthermore, numerous established powers were founded by individuals from the Lower Realm. Strictly speaking, the number of native cultivators within the Heavenly Domain might not be as significant as presumed.
"Are these individuals Invincible Great Sages? They certainly exude a greater presence than our own Invincible Great Sages from the Xuanhuang Great World..."
A cultivator voiced this observation, immediately drawing disapproving glances from those nearby. The speaker felt a pang of embarrassment and could only murmur, "That was merely my impression, please do not take offense."
Only then did the others retract their stares, yet in truth, that sentiment echoed the unspoken thoughts of many. Based on their interactions with their respective Invincible Great Sages, a discernible disparity seemed to exist.
However, openly praising outsiders while downplaying their own kind was not something they could easily do. Moreover, it was apparent that these nine newcomers regarded them with an almost palpable disdain. Their immense power was undeniable, yet their condescending attitude engendered significant displeasure.
What was the point of such pretense, simply because they hailed from the Heavenly Domain?
The Heavenly Domain? Anyone could ascend there. Nine thousand years ago, upon reaching the Saint Realm, one could open the Heavenly Domain Gate and enter. For those observing from outside the Emperor Road, this barrier was hardly insurmountable. Yet, these individuals looked down upon them, a profoundly irritating display.
"They are merely embarking on their Emperor Road journey now; there is no way they can catch up to Ye Xuan, Gu Changge, and the others. They will only be left trailing far behind, eating their dust!" someone declared.
Naturally, they did not dare to voice this sentiment too loudly. These newcomers appeared formidable, and should they choose to act, no one present could possibly restrain them.
Furthermore, the Invincible Great Sage experts from the Xuanhuang Great World had already journeyed to the Emperor Road, leaving a void among the remaining Invincible Great Sage Realm experts.
It wasn't impossible that these nine could dominate all of them.
"I truly hope they cross paths with Ye Xuan, so Ye Xuan can teach them a valuable lesson!"
A silent prayer was sent from someone's heart.
The aura of these individuals was immense, and in the eyes of many, perhaps only monumental figures like Ye Xuan, Gu Changge, Tang Kui, and Zhou Ye could possibly stand against them.
Whether they could secure victory, however, remained an uncertainty.
"Ye Xuan and Gu Changge, these two demand particular attention,"
declared Impermanence Sword Lord with a slow tone.
Jin Hai let out a light chuckle, responding indifferently, "Are mere ants from the Lower Realm worthy of your notice, Impermanence Sword Lord?"
"I heard from my informants that the son of an Emperor General from Emperor Mu’s Palace seems to have entered the Emperor Road some time ago,"
the alluring lady with six eyes, known as Bai Shuiyue, softly remarked. "I wonder if he has had the chance to encounter Ye Xuan."
Jin Hai narrowed his eyes. "The Xuanhuang Great World is stable, but more participants from the Heavenly Domain hail from other Great Worlds."
"Let us go and meet the champions of the Xuanhuang Great World!"
A bald young man, his eyes shining brightly, crossed his arms and stated with composure.
Nine figures transformed into nine streaks of light, descending upon the Emperor Road.
All eyes were focused on these nine individuals, with some harboring the hope that they might meet misfortune on the Emperor Road.
However, to the astonishment of the onlookers, once these nine set foot on the Emperor Road, they showed no signs of hesitation. They surged forward with incredible speed, transforming into streaks of light that vanished into the sky, their velocity reaching its absolute limit!
Very soon, those observing from outside the Emperor Road in the Xuanhuang Great World could no longer perceive any trace of the nine figures.
Witnessing this spectacle left them profoundly awestruck.
So this was the true power of the peerless prodigies from the Heavenly Domain – astonishingly formidable!
In stark contrast, the cultivators at the Invincible Great Sage Realm within the Xuanhuang Great World appeared rather inadequate.
No!
That comparison only applied to the ordinary Invincible Great Sage Realms. Great figures such as Gu Changge and Ye Xuan are proceeding along this journey at their own pace!
Contemplating it this way offered a measure of solace.
At this very moment, the individuals on the Emperor Road remained oblivious to the fact that nine extraordinary prodigies from the Heavenly Domain were already in pursuit, fast approaching.
Their objective was straightforward: to conquer the Emperor Road with overwhelming force!
Meanwhile, Ye Xuan had just emerged from a Bronze Immortal Palace.
Within this particular Bronze Immortal Palace, there wasn't a Divine Statue honoring the Submerged Dragon God, but rather an Ancient God with the head of a dragon and the body of a human.
From this location, Ye Xuan acquired a Dragon Technique.
After a brief perusal, Ye Xuan put it away.
Indeed, it was material he had already encountered previously.