“I agree with this proposal,” the Absolute Blade Sect’s Martial Emperor was the first to speak.
The Nine Heavens Sect Leader and Yun Jing exchanged a glance, nodding to each other. The Sect Leader said, “I also agree with your proposal.”
Yun Jing added, “I agree as well.”
Having confirmed from Lin Xiao that the Emperor Assassins were a faction, Yun Jing had sensed the crisis.
With most Martial Emperors in the Saint Emperor Ruins, any conflict now would make dealing with the Emperor Assassins even harder.
The idea of the eight major sects refraining from fighting, or even forming an alliance, was something he had long considered.
Now that Fu Yan had proposed it, it was ideal.
“We, the Burial Sect, agree,” the Burial Sect Martial Emperor nodded, his voice hoarse.
The Demon Sect, Evil Sect, and Nether Sect Martial Emperors looked at each other, nodded, and voiced their agreement.
“The Demon Sect agrees.”
“The Evil Sect agrees.”
“The Nether Sect agrees as well.”
Hearing this, the crowd felt reassured.
As expected, all eight major sects supported the proposal.
With the Martial Emperors in the Saint Emperor Ruins absent for months and unlikely to return soon, and with Martial Emperors now barred from attacking any faction, the major families were likely to make bold moves next.
Hearing everyone’s agreement, Fu Yan quietly sighed in relief.
With their Sect Leader absent and one Martial Emperor injured, the Sword Sect was at a disadvantage compared to other sects, not to mention the threat of the Emperor Assassins.
This pact was naturally beneficial to the Sword Sect.
Moreover, with Martial Emperors refraining from action, the Sword Sect could now pursue many plans.
Of course, this was an outcome he had anticipated.
Though the eight major sects had significant conflicts, they weren’t at the point of Martial Emperors waging war against each other.
There was no reason for anyone to oppose this proposal.
“Since that’s settled, let’s sign the pact. Until the Martial Emperors return from the Saint Emperor Ruins, for any reason, the eight major sects’ Martial Emperors must not attack any faction other than the Emperor Assassins. Otherwise, they’ll face the combined assault of the other seven sects.”
With that, Fu Yan waved his hand, tossing a special large sheet of paper into the void.
The paper displayed eight identical copies of the proposal’s text, each word visible to all.
Clearly, Fu Yan had prepared the content in advance, though whether before today or after the Emperor Assassins appeared was unclear.
“Slash!” At that moment, energy surged in Fu Yan’s hand, and a stream of blood shot out, landing on the paper, imprinting his name in eight places.
A Martial Emperor’s blood-sealed name couldn’t be disavowed.
Then, the other sects’ Martial Emperors also imprinted their blood names.
Fu Yan divided the blood pact into eight parts, distributing them to the eight Martial Emperors.
The blood pact was sealed.
Each blood-signed name represented a faction’s authority and strength. Violating it would allow the other sects’ Martial Emperors to justly unite against the offender.
Though not entirely binding, with this pact, no sect’s Martial Emperor would dare act lightly unless absolutely necessary, as every sect hoped to reduce competition.
“Move!” After the pact was sealed, many factions began to leave.
“Zi Ling, until Zi Huang returns, no matter what, don’t leave the Nine Heavens Sect,” Zi Jinchen instructed gravely.
Zi Ling paused, understanding his meaning. With Jian Wudi dead and their engagement void, others would surely covet her Substitute Holy Spirit Vein.
“To ease everyone’s worries, I won’t let anything happen,” Zi Ling nodded to reassure the Zi Family.
“Lin Xiao, you’re in even greater danger. Take care!” Zi Jinchen said to Lin Xiao.
Other Zi Family members also cupped their hands towards Lin Xiao.
“Take care!” Lin Xiao returned the gesture.
Then, Zi Jinchen took out a Sky Control Boat, leading the Zi Family members across the sky, leaving the Sword Sect.
The Myriad Phenomena Pavilion and others connected to Lin Xiao bid farewell to him and their acquaintances before departing.
Finally, Lin Xiao joined Yun Jing and the others, boarding a Sky Control Boat to leave.
With the blood pact in place, other Martial Emperors should not dare attack them.
Moreover, intercepting a Sky Control Boat en route was no easy task unless the opponent knew their exact path.
The likelihood of anyone knowing their specific route was slim.
“Lin Xiao, you’ll pay a price!” Before they left, Fu Yan declared solemnly to Lin Xiao.
“If you want me to pay a price, be prepared to pay one yourself. Below Martial Emperor, I fear no one!” Lin Xiao’s bold response sent shockwaves through the crowd, then he glanced at Yun Jing.
Yun Jing nodded, activating the Sky Control Boat. As they flew off, he let out a hearty laugh, “In the battle for the top prodigy, our Spear Dragon Sect has won, haha!”
In an instant, the Sky Control Boat streaked across the sky, leaving the Sword Sect.
Fu Yan and the Sword Sect members were left seething with shame and anger.
“No matter the method, I want you to bring Lin Xiao’s head back to the Sword Sect!” After everyone left, Fu Yan roared furiously, his voice echoing through the entire Sword Sect.
As Lin Xiao returned to the Spear Dragon Sect, news of him killing Jian Wudi spread like wildfire across the Southeast Region, shocking countless people.
At nearly twenty, breaking through to the Second Stage Martial Lord with Fifth-Grade High-Level Spiritual Power, he defeated Jian Wudi, a Seventh Stage Martial Lord—a miracle.
As the former top prodigy of the Southeast Region, Jian Wudi’s Seventh Stage Martial Lord strength could likely defeat Ninth Stage Martial Lords.
He could even hold his own against century-old Ninth Stage Martial Lords.
Lin Xiao killing Jian Wudi meant that, at the Second Stage Martial Lord, he could sweep through ordinary Ninth Stage Martial Lords and even challenge century-old ones.
If Lin Xiao reached the Third or Fourth Stage Martial Lord, how formidable would he be?
And at the Ninth Stage Martial Lord, how powerful would he become?
Lin Xiao’s terrifying combat strength was beyond comprehension. Henceforth, besides being the Southeast Region’s top prodigy, he gained another, even more fearsome title.
Reverse Emperor Genius!
Reverse Emperor, as the name implied, meant defeating or even killing Martial Emperors at the Martial Lord stage.
This title surpassed even the Southeast Region’s top prodigy.
The region saw prodigies every few generations, but a Reverse Emperor Genius was unprecedented.
A genius who could kill a Martial Emperor at the Martial Lord stage was a prodigy among prodigies, a monster among monsters!
Such a figure was destined to stand at the Southeast Region’s pinnacle.
Given Lin Xiao’s pace, it might not take many years for him to reach high-tier Martial Lord, defeat Martial Emperors, or even kill them.
Within decades, or perhaps just over ten years, he could stand at the region’s peak.
This talent sent shockwaves through countless factions.
Factions friendly with Lin Xiao, the Zi Family, and the Spear Dragon Sect quietly sighed in relief.
Those with grudges against Lin Xiao were frantic with worry.
Lin Xiao had to be eliminated!
Otherwise, soon, their entire factions would face immense threats.
In truth, aside from factions like the Spear Dragon Sect, Zi Family, Ling Family, and Myriad Phenomena Pavilion, which were closely tied to Lin Xiao, others didn’t want him to grow and threaten their Martial Emperors.
If that happened, the entire Southeast Region’s factions might have to bow at his feet.
Thus, many factions began preparing, and undercurrents surged through the Southeast Region.
“Reverse Emperor Genius, shaking the entire Southeast Region. Now, countless factions will be on edge.”
“The Southeast Region’s landscape is likely to change.”
“The Sword Sect’s blood pact barring Martial Emperors from acting might lead to major moves.”
“With family Martial Emperors still in the Saint Emperor Ruins and the blood pact in place, the Southeast Region is about to get lively.”
“With the Emperor Assassins appearing, it’s more than lively—major events that could shake the region are coming!”
Various speculations and heated discussions filled the Southeast Region, heightening tensions across the land, as if the air was thick with the scent of gunpowder.
