At once, an elderly man with black hair, his face slightly sunken and appearance ferocious and ugly, flew through the air, standing in the void.
This old man was gaunt, clad in a blue-gold patterned robe, exuding a terrifying aura of supreme dominance. His unmatched pressure caused the battles to cease abruptly.
“The real master has appeared!” Seeing this sinister blue-gold robed old man, Lin Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly, halting his fight.
This man was none other than the figure behind the Feng family, that mysterious powerhouse.
Feeling this fearsome pressure, a trace of surprise crossed Lin Xiao’s face, for the old man’s cultivation was at the fourth level of Martial Monarch.
It was not as Empress Meng Xi and others had speculated; it was one level higher than their predictions.
In that instant, Lin Xiao hurriedly ordered the Blue Corpse Puppet to stop fighting and fly to his side, guarding against a sudden attack from this old man.
At this moment, the people of the two great empires were greatly shocked. This old man’s appearance was far beyond their expectations.
They could never have imagined that the Feng family still had a Martial Monarch powerhouse, and a fourth-level one at that.
“No wonder the Feng family dared to boldly invite both empires at once. They had a fourth-level Martial Monarch backing them!”
The people of the two empires thought in silent shock.
Unaware that they also had two Martial Monarchs, the Feng family, with a third-level and a fourth-level Martial Monarch, could easily subdue them. It was a foregone conclusion.
In such a situation, the Feng family naturally had enough confidence to suppress both empires.
Mo Xiang and Li Yangming both showed grave expressions. Against a fourth-level and a third-level Martial Monarch, the two of them would likely gain no advantage.
The high-ranking forces of the Lanlan Empire also grew solemn. They had submitted to the Feng family precisely because of this blue-gold robed old man, forced by his overwhelming might.
Now, no longer working for the Feng family, they faced significant trouble if held accountable.
Of course, the situation was not yet fully under the Feng family’s control, so they assumed the Feng family wouldn’t act against them immediately.
Aside from high-ranking figures like Empress Meng Xi and Zhou Mori, the people of the Lanlan Empire were unaware of this man’s existence. Seeing a stranger, a Martial Monarch, suddenly emerge from the Feng family, they were utterly shocked and filled with astonishment. The Feng family had another Martial Monarch backing them?
“Lord, this brat has ruined our plans. Please kill him!” Feng Yuntian flew to a position slightly below the old man, respectfully cupping his hands.
Lin Xiao’s expression darkened. Seeing Feng Youru also cupping her hands to the mysterious powerhouse, her face showing a deeply respectful expression as if from the depths of her soul, his expression grew colder, a chilling killing intent flashing in his heart: “Could Youru be under his control?”
“I know everything!” Hearing Feng Yuntian’s words, the blue-gold robed old man waved his hand dismissively, his gaze sharp as a knife, turning to Lin Xiao. He said, “Lin Xiao, are you willing to take me as your master?”
His tone carried a commanding air, devoid of any hint of inquiry.
At these words, Feng Yuntian and everyone present were stunned. This mysterious powerhouse wanted to take Lin Xiao as a disciple?
Even Lin Xiao himself was momentarily taken aback. If this mysterious powerhouse wanted to kill him, that was within his expectations. But to take him as a disciple? Even he hadn’t anticipated that.
However, considering his current talent and strength, it wasn’t surprising that the other party would want him as a disciple. Moreover, the man wasn’t from the Feng family and didn’t share their deep enmity with him, so wanting a disciple was understandable.
But the sinister aura emanating from this old man, coupled with his venomous gaze, made Lin Xiao uneasy. He doubted the man was anything good.
The commanding tone alone ensured Lin Xiao would never agree.
Moreover, with the memories of the Devouring Heaven Spirit Emperor, Lin Xiao would never take anyone as his master unless they were a great power, let alone someone backing the Feng family.
“Lord!” Feng Yuntian panicked. No matter what, they didn’t want Lin Xiao alive. If Lin Xiao became this lord’s disciple, they’d lose their chance to kill him, so he couldn’t help but feel anxious.
The blue-gold robed old man waved his robe, silencing Feng Yuntian, then fixed his gaze on Lin Xiao, speaking with authority: “Take me as your master and serve me. Your past actions will be forgiven!”
His tone brooked no refusal, and a terrifying pressure enveloped Lin Xiao.
With the Blue Corpse Puppet emitting a sinister aura nearby, Lin Xiao wasn’t suppressed by that pressure.
Looking at the lofty blue-gold robed old man, a mocking smile curled Lin Xiao’s lips. He said, “I can consider it, but I have one condition.”
“What condition?” Hearing that Lin Xiao dared to set conditions, a flash of anger crossed the old man’s face.
“The condition is, kill Feng Yuntian first,” Lin Xiao said calmly.
“Lin Xiao!” Feng Yuntian’s expression darkened, a surge of killing intent radiating from him.
Seeing a junior dare to toy with him, the blue-gold robed old man’s face darkened slightly. He countered, “And if I don’t kill Feng Yuntian?”
“Then there’s nothing to discuss!” Lin Xiao crossed his arms and replied.
At Lin Xiao’s words, the crowd could feel the temperature drop, a heavy chill spreading through the scene.
Many secretly admired Lin Xiao’s boldness, unafraid even of a fourth-level Martial Monarch.
Wu Sha, Pang Po, Wen Renliang, and others grew solemn, their hearts filled with deep worry.
Empress Meng Xi heightened her vigilance, ready to aid Lin Xiao at any moment.
Though she wasn’t his match, with the Blue Corpse Puppet and herself, saving Lin Xiao should be possible.
She wondered about Lin Xiao’s earlier mention of a trump card, unsure if the Blue Corpse Puppet was his final one or if he had others.
To be safe, she prepared to act and save Lin Xiao if needed.
Lin Xiao’s talent was unprecedented in the Lanlan Empire’s history, the key to its future rise.
“Very well, since you seek death, I’ll grant it,” the blue-gold robed old man said coldly, but he didn’t act immediately, as if Lin Xiao were already a dead man. His gaze shifted away from Lin Xiao.
Instead, he turned to Mo Xiang and Li Yangming, saying, “Everyone, I invited your two empires here today with a purpose.”
“What is your purpose, sir?” Mo Xiang frowned and asked.
“The three empires will form an alliance, with Feng Yuntian as the leader. All will follow my orders,” the blue-gold robed old man declared solemnly, his tone carrying lofty authority, as if his words were law.
At this, Mo Xiang, Dong Yangtian, and the people of the two empires were stunned.
An alliance of the three empires, led by Feng Yuntian, with everyone obeying this blue-gold robed old man’s orders? Didn’t that mean they’d all have to submit to him and be controlled by Feng Yuntian?
As powerhouses of the two great empires, who would willingly submit to an outsider?
