Chapter 3335: Xuanyuan Moxie’s Request (First Update)
Chapter 3335: Chapter 3335: Xuanyuan Moxie’s Request (First Update)
Yan Tian Dragon God’s heart skipped a beat, and his scalp tingled. Forcing a smile, he said, "The Hall Master is inside, Great Saint, this way please," gesturing with an inviting hand.
"Hmm."
Emperor Yi Wen nodded and entered the Heavenly Dao Palace, quickly arriving at the main hall of Chong Guang Divine Radiance Palace.
Xuanyuan Moxie was sitting inside the main hall. Seeing the giant pen on Emperor Yi Wen’s back, his heart immediately skipped a beat.
This giant pen was the legendary Thirty-Three Heavenly Hongmeng Treasure, the Qingtian Human Emperor Pen, possessing an incredibly sharp edge. In ancient times, it was the magic treasure Emperor Yi Wen used to eradicate evil and enlighten the world.
Xuanyuan Moxie’s eyes shifted, and he then noticed the Empress’s Token in Emperor Yi Wen’s hand, causing his heart to race even more. Yet, he maintained a calm facade and said, "I’ve long admired the great name of Saint Yi Wen. Meeting you today, you are indeed charming and magnificently exuding holy energy, truly living up to your reputation."
"Hehe, Lord Xuanyuan, you’re too kind."
Emperor Yi Wen smiled coldly. He had been asleep for many years, while Xuanyuan Moxie had been diligently cultivating. Today, his cultivation level was no longer a match for Xuanyuan Moxie.
However, holding the Empress’s Token, he was naturally unafraid of Xuanyuan Moxie’s sharpness.
"May I ask, Great Saint, what brings you here on this occasion?"
Xuanyuan Moxie’s gaze flickered, already guessing the purpose of Emperor Yi Wen’s visit, and he secretly planned a countermeasure.
"Do you remember the matter the Empress instructed?"
Emperor Yi Wen asked coldly.
"How could I forget the Empress’s commands? She instructed me to capture Xia Ruoxue, and I have already done so."
Before Emperor Yi Wen could inquire further, Xuanyuan Moxie revealed everything.
He knew very well that Emperor Yi Wen wielded the Human Emperor’s Pen, whose sharpness could pierce through all illusions. If he were to lie, there was no way he could hide it.
"Since she has been captured, why not report to the Upper Realm and send the Sin Woman there?"
Emperor Yi Wen questioned.
"Great Saint, you may not know, but Heavenly Dao Palace is about to hold a Master Slaying Conference. By then, enemies will surely come. I planned to keep Xia Ruoxue as a trump card against them. Once the enemies are dealt with, I will certainly report to the Upper Realm and send her up."
In truth, Xuanyuan Moxie’s main goal was to seize the Bright Moon Heavenly Book.
Before obtaining the Bright Moon Heavenly Book, he would never hand over Xia Ruoxue.
However, he wasn’t lying.
Xia Ruoxue was indeed a trump card of his.
She could be used against Ye Chen!
"Against enemies? Hmph! Lord Xuanyuan, with your unparalleled divine power, who in the Divine Kingdom is your match?"
"And as for your Slaying Master to Prove Dao, it is a heinous sin and goes against the Heavenly Saint’s Teachings! I came here not only to carry out the Empress’s orders but also to stop you from slaying your master!"
"This Master Slaying Conference, I suggest it be canceled!"
Emperor Yi Wen’s words cut like swords. As the bearer of the Heavenly Saint’s Teachings, he would not tolerate such wickedness as slaying one’s master under his watch.
Listening to his forceful words, Yan Tian Dragon God could no longer sit still and shouted:
"What are you, to point fingers in our Heavenly Dao Palace? Out of respect for the Empress, we’ve given you some face, but do you really think you can push us around? A mere first-level Supreme Emperor realm, do you think you can turn the world upside down? If our Hall Master wishes to kill you, it would be as easy as crushing an ant!"
Not long ago, Xuanyuan Moxie broke through, and his strength, now unimaginable, was particularly formidable.
Especially after reverse-cultivating the Hongmeng Ancient Technique, his power surged tremendously. If there were a real confrontation, killing the currently not-at-peak Emperor Yi Wen wouldn’t be much harder than killing Ye Chen.
But Yan Tian Dragon God was well aware that this formidable strength masked immense danger.
Xuanyuan Moxie’s reverse-cultivation of the Hongmeng Ancient Technique bore heavy karmic sins, on the brink of Deviation at any moment, leaving only by achieving Slaying Master to Prove Dao would there be a chance to eliminate them.
Therefore, this Master Slaying Conference must be held and cannot be canceled.
"The Ancient Saints said, ’Know it is impossible and try anyway. Though faced with thousands, I go forward.’ My cultivation is shallow and unworthy of mention, but I also wish to safeguard the Heavenly Saint’s Teachings. I am determined to stop this Master Slaying Conference. If Lord Xuanyuan insists on holding it, then kill me first!"
Emperor Yi Wen drew the Human Emperor’s Pen, his back straightened, and an incredibly sharp edge emanated, with a gaze filled with determination.
"Hey, Yan Tian, how can you talk to a saint like that? Quickly apologize."
Xuanyuan Moxie smiled and said, "Great Saint, do not be angry, let us discuss this calmly. Our Heavenly Dao Palace has already widely distributed the Heroic Invitations, inviting all to attend this grand event, which cannot be canceled."
"You, Great Saint, uphold the Heavenly Saint’s Teachings, forbidding me to slay my master, for the sake of protecting the Saintly Dao, which is undeniable."
"But I’ve already sent out those invitations, and heroes from all over are coming. I cannot afford to neglect them."
"How about this, let’s compromise: work with me to deal with my enemies, primarily from the Netherworld Hall. If you can take care of Mo Xue Ming, I promise to release the Tianji Daoist and not to slay the master. How about that?"
"Deal with Mo Xue Ming?"
Emperor Yi Wen’s face darkened. Upon waking, he had inquired about matters within the Divine Kingdom.
This Mo Xue Ming was the Hall Master of the Netherworld Hall, second only in power to Xuanyuan Moxie.
It was no longer the ancient era, and he was not who he once was. Judging by his strength, eliminating Mo Xue Ming was nearly impossible.
Xuanyuan Moxie squinted, smiling. His words were essentially offering Emperor Yi Wen a way out, subtly suggesting he back down.
He did not wish for things to become too strained.
After all, Emperor Yi Wen was under the Empress’s command. Making an enemy of him would be costlier than beneficial.
"Very well, Lord Xuanyuan, I accept your offer."
However, to Xuanyuan Moxie’s astonishment, Emperor Yi Wen sheathed the Human Emperor’s Pen, gave a slight bow, and agreed to the terms.
"Great Saint, what... what did you say?"
Xuanyuan Moxie was immediately shocked, thinking he must have heard wrong, and reiterated, "I said you need to deal with Mo Xue Ming. Only after killing Mo Xue Ming will I consider giving up the Master Slaying."
"No problem!"
Emperor Yi Wen replied firmly.
"Great Saint, Mo Xue Ming is also a master of the Holy Ancestor Realm and possibly stronger than you. Killing him might not be so easy, correct?"
Xuanyuan Moxie cautiously reminded.
"’Know it is impossible and try anyway. Though faced with thousands, I go forward.’ This is the Heavenly Saint’s Path. When the time comes, I will self-destruct and, relying on the Empress’s Token, may yet have a chance at victory."
Emperor Yi Wen’s tone was resolute, his eyes filled with unwavering determination.
If sacrificing himself could stop Xuanyuan Moxie from slaying his master, he would not hesitate.
"Lunatic!"
Within Xuanyuan Moxie’s heart, a storm raged at the thought of Emperor Yi Wen’s fierce determination, willing to sacrifice even his life to uphold the Heavenly Saint’s Path.
Yan Tian Dragon God, overhearing this, was equally stunned.
He faintly sensed that Emperor Yi Wen and Xuanyuan Moxie shared many similarities.
Both would sacrifice everything for a single goal, regardless of the cost.