The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood Chapter 1430 - 1431: The Descent of Fire Sky Venerate

Dan Baicao was utterly thrilled by the arrival of the Fire Sky Venerate. He had been unsure how to handle Ye Mo before, but with the Fire Sky Venerate from the Dead Soul Royal Family now present, his apprehension towards Ye Mo vanished completely.

"Dan Baicao, who did you summon me here to deal with? I am rather pressed for time," the Fire Sky Venerate stated dismissively. He paid little mind to anything around him. Even when Ye Mo had previously sold the Black Armored Guards he had slain, the Fire Sky Venerate had merely cast a cursory glance, unconcerned. In his eyes, everyone present was insignificant, like mere ants.

"Fire Sky Venerate, they said he is the Fire Sky Venerate from the Dead Soul Royal Family, a powerful Divine Venerate Eight Souls," someone whispered in awe.

"Such a prominent figure is always held in high esteem. How did he suddenly appear at the Dan Clan? Moreover, the Dan Clan Leader seemed to have foreseen this," another commented.

A wave of astonishment swept through the crowd at the unexpected appearance of the Fire Sky Venerate. A palpable sense of oppression emanated from him, a display of power belonging to a Divine Venerate Eight Souls that few had ever witnessed.

Dan Baicao’s expression shifted. His initial intention in inviting the Fire Sky Venerate was to deal with factions like those from Dragon Scale Valley. However, it now appeared that Ye Mo's insults to the Dan Clan far outweighed the Fire Sky Venerate’s prior concerns. Addressing him with deference, Dan Baicao declared, "Fire Sky Venerate, this young man named Ye Mo has killed Dan Saint in broad daylight before numerous onlookers. Dan Saint was your Dead Soul Royal Family’s Chief Alchemist. You must eliminate this boy; his arrogance is utterly unbearable."

"Ye Mo?" The Fire Sky Venerate turned his gaze, his eyes meticulously scanning Ye Mo. The image of the Ye Mo he remembered from the Lingwu Continent seemed to merge with the person standing before him. "I never anticipated that the sharp-tongued youth from that encounter would now be a Divine Venerate Five Souls cultivator, and moreover, have slain Dan Saint."

"What? Divine Venerate Five Souls?" Dan Baicao sputtered, convinced he had misheard. An expert at the Divine Venerate Five Souls level defeating Dan Saint, a Divine Venerate Seven Souls, seemed utterly inconceivable. It was akin to a Divine Venerable Middle Stage challenging a Divine Venerable Late Stage – an impossible feat.

Even the leaders of various forces within Dragon Scale Valley wore expressions of profound shock. They had initially assumed Ye Mo possessed the strength of a Divine Venerate Seven Souls, never imagining his actual cultivation realm was merely Divine Venerate Five Souls.

"Fire Sky Venerate, what brings you back to the Dan Clan? Logically, Dan Baicao should not have been privy to my existence," Ye Mo inquired, his mind sharp. He sensed there had to be another reason for the Fire Sky Venerate's presence.

"The reason for my presence at the Dan Clan is not your concern," the Fire Sky Venerate replied, his gaze fixed on Ye Mo. A peculiar smile touched his lips as he continued, "Since you dare to venture into Wraith Land and cultivate to such a formidable level, even managing to overstep your bounds and slay Dan Saint, calmly hand over all your trump cards. Perhaps then, I might show mercy and spare your life; otherwise, death will be your only destiny." The Fire Sky Venerate surmised that Ye Mo's ability to defeat Dan Saint at the Divine Venerate Five Souls stage must be due to concealed powerful techniques, which he intended to seize for himself to further augment his own strength.

"A path to death? Do you truly believe you are qualified to offer that?" Ye Mo retorted with a sneer. Even if he could not match the Fire Sky Venerate in strength, he was confident the venerate could not kill him.

Previously, Ye Mo had a significant vulnerability in his soul cultivation, but he had since overcome that critical weakness.

"Did Ye Mo just say he isn't qualified? He actually dares to speak so defiantly to the Fire Sky Venerate! I believe Ye Mo is as good as dead," the elders of the Dan Clan sneered, eagerly anticipating witnessing the Fire Sky Venerate's execution of Ye Mo.

"Do you believe that simply because you defeated Jin Tianzun, you can overcome me?" The Fire Sky Venerate, seemingly aware of everything, let out a mocking laugh. He withdrew a hand from within his robes, revealing a fiery red staff. Atop the staff was a menacing dragon head, its maw agape, exuding an intimidating aura.

"Netherworld Dragon Fire!" The entire staff blazed with a fiery red light. The dragon head appeared to spring to life, conjuring a colossal mirage of a dragon’s head in the sky. A deafening roar echoed as the dragon head unleashed a torrent of fiery red flames from its gaping maw. These flames, burning with intense ferocity, shot towards Ye Mo like explosive cannonballs, instantly engulfing him. The vast fiery expanse seemed poised to scorch the very heavens, casting an intense heat upon everyone present.

"Miss Yang Rong, be cautious!" Dragon Scale reacted with swiftness as the flames began to spread. He moved rapidly to scoop up Yang Rong and retreated from the square.

"You, put me down. I am perfectly alright," Yang Rong protested, her cheeks flushing slightly at being held by Dragon Scale.

"Oh, who exactly is this Ye Mo? How did you come to know someone so formidable?" Dragon Scale couldn't help but inquire, his curiosity piqued.

"He is incredibly powerful. Jin Tianzun, one of the Soul Master’s four Elders, met his end by his hand. However, this Fire Sky Venerate possesses even greater strength than Jin Tianzun. I wonder if Ye Mo can withstand him."

Yang Rong voiced her concern, a note of apprehension in her tone.

Dragon Scale’s brow furrowed. A prodigy like Ye Mo was bound to capture any woman’s attention, and witnessing Yang Rong’s obvious worry sparked a flicker of unease within him.

"I will assist him!"

Dragon Scale made to move, intending to join the fray, but Yang Rong restrained him, explaining, "There’s no need to intervene. I was merely expressing a slight concern for him."

"Yang Rong, my devotion to you will be eternal."

Overjoyed by her words, Dragon Scale embraced Yang Rong tenderly, and together they turned their attention back to the central arena.

"My Dragon Fire Staff is infused with the essence of Dragon Fire. Once unleashed, even cultivators at the average Divine Venerate Eight Soul stage would find it impossible to resist this technique," Fire Sky Venerate boasted, radiating confidence.

Yet, just as he finished speaking, a whooshing sound pierced the air, and a colossal wave of fire, extending a hundred zhang, erupted from his attack, cleaving through the sea of flames.

Emerging directly from the Netherworld Dragon Fire, Ye Mo waved his hand, dispelling the surrounding inferno and appearing completely unharmed.

"What sorcery is this? My Netherworld Dragon Fire has no effect on him?" Fire Sky Venerate’s eyes widened in sheer disbelief.

Dan Baicao’s expression was equally etched with apprehension.

"Is this fellow truly only at the Divine Venerate Five Souls realm? How can he command such immense power? Even Fire Sky Venerate could not subdue him?" Dan Baicao struggled to comprehend the scene. He had fully expected figures like Fire Sky Venerate to vanquish Ye Mo with ease, yet the reality proved to be far different.

Ye Mo surveyed the assembled crowd, a smile gracing his lips. "Esteemed individuals, the Fire Sky Venerate of the Dead Soul Royal Family graces us with his presence today. I am certain many among you harbor a desire to see him defeated. Therefore, I implore you to lend me your strength, to enact a grand sealing formation and bring about Fire Sky Venerate’s demise, thereby diminishing Ao Canngwu’s formidable backing. Is anyone willing to join me?"

"To enact a grand formation and kill me? Preposterous! Even if you could muster such a formation, I ask you, who among you dares to lay a hand on me?" Fire Sky Venerate roared, his voice laced with fury. A tempestuous surge of fire billowed from his being, washing over the onlookers and instilling a palpable hesitation in their movements.

The sheer might of Fire Sky Venerate proved too intimidating. Even powerful figures like Long Wanli hesitated, unwilling to directly confront the Dead Soul Royal Family which would undoubtedly incur a heavy price. Furthermore, the outcome of such a confrontation, even if they dared to act, remained highly uncertain.

"I am the successor of the Wraith Demon Emperor!" Ye Mo’s declaration boomed across the unsuspecting square in Dan City.