Chapter 129

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"As long as you don't repeat the same mistake then it's fine," Issei said with a wave of his hand.

They sighed in relief after hearing Issei's words. Even Mu Xuanyin does the same albeit secretly.

The three youths behind the three sect masters were all frozen still as if they had been sealed in ice. This was the first time coming to the Snow Song Realm for all of them, let along the first time meeting the legendary Snow Song Realm King. For them to be able to accompany the three sect masters naturally meant they were no ordinary people but never in their wildest dreams had they imagined that the pressure exerted by the Snow Song Realm King would be so terrifying.

They didn't feel as if they were standing there… instead, they felt as if their bodies and souls had been nailed in place by a terrifying, incomprehensible chill. They didn't dare to move at all.

Even the pressure exerted by the three great sect masters together couldn't compare at all to this pressure.

At this point, the three youths thoroughly realized why the three great sect masters dreaded the Snow Song Realm King so much even though the Snow Song Realm was much weaker than the Flame God Realm.

And their mysterious honored guest is even more abnormal... Just a few moments ago, they clearly didn't sense a single ounce of profound nor divine energy coming out from his body. Even when he 'deflected' Huo Rulie's attack, he still doesn't release any sort of energy at all!

If Mu Xuanyin is terrifying then Issei is beyond terrifying to them at this point... beyond monstrous even.

Even though Mu Xuanyin is powerful, they can still see the top of this mountain... but as for Issei... they can't see it at all... Not even a glimpse of the peak of that said mountain!

Mu Xuanyin's gaze swept across the three Flame God Realm disciples as she indifferently said, "Hmph, Yan Wancang, Yan Juehai, if I guess correctly, the two youths by your sides should be your sons."

Hearing the anger in Mu Xuanyin's voice becomes slightly more restrained, Yan Wancang's heartbeat slightly stabilized as he slightly smiled and said, "Indeed. Zhuo'er is the child this Yan had twenty-three years ago. As for Mingxuan, he is the grandson of Sect Master Yan, whereas Poyun is a direct disciple Sect Master Huo has just accepted. We brought them here with us this time to let them visit the Snow Song Realm and experience more things."

Twenty-three years ago… All of the Ice Phoenix disciples and elders were slightly amazed but soon they remembered about Xia Qingyue's group and also these two breathtaking women besides their honored guest right now.

Feng Xue'er age right now is only twenty years old but her cultivation is already at the 5th level of the <Divine Tribulation Realm>! And as for Huan Caiyi, her age is about the same according to their estimation and she's also at the same level as Feng Xue'er!

Huan Caiyi's real age is already in the thousands as well but she begged Issei to reduce her age as well so her age will be the same as the other girls.

If they didn't saw Huan Caiyi and Feng Xue'er before this then they might feel amazed by Yan Zhuo cultivation level... but now... he's pale in comparison.

If these two beauties were to be of the same age as him... just how high their cultivation be?

To the male onlookers', both of them are so beautiful that they wanted to keep gazing at them forever and ever but remembering their realm king warning a few moments ago, they didn't dare to gaze at Huan Caiyi and Feng Xue'er for a prolonged period of time.

They're afraid that if they were to keep looking at them then they might just offend their honored guest and by then their lives would be forfeited...

But they have to admit that their beauty has already surpassed Mu Feixue...

"Zhuo'er, Mingxuan, Poyun, why have you all still not gone up and greeted the Snow Song Realm King?" Phoenix Sect Master Yan Juehai berated lightly.

"Vermillion Bird Sect disciple Yan Zhuo pays respects to the Snow Song Realm King."

"Phoenix Sect disciple Yan Mingxuan pays respects to the Snow Song Realm King."

"Golden Crow Sect disciple Huo Poyun pays respects to the Snow Song Realm King."

The three disciples all lowered themselves to one knee as the elders and palace masters on both sides all turned their attentions to the three youths.

For these youths to accompany the three sect masters, they naturally weren't normal. No one like these three could be found within the entire Divine Ice Phoenix Sect as their cultivations and the fiery auras emanating from their bodies were too strong and shocking for their young ages, which seemed to be no greater than thirty.

But they also have their own aces... and it's not only one or three of them but rather a hundred of them at the same time!

Once they thought till here, the elders let out a prideful smile that went unnoticed by the others.

Xia Qingyue's group might be only following their honored guest but as of right now they can still be considered their sect members so it's fine to think of them as their sect aces along with Mu Feixue and Mu Hanyi.

Although the Flame God Realm and Snow Song Realm were both middle star realms, the overall strength of the Snow Song Realm was indeed far worse.

If one ignored the Snow Song Realm King, Ice Phoenix Sect Master Mu Xuanyin, then the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect was much worse off than any of the three great sects in terms of disciples, middle level, and upper levels forces.

Moreover, the Snow Song Realm only had the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect which stood out whereas sects like it were everywhere in the Flame God Realm. Outside of the three great sects, there was also the Fireglass Sect, Sun Fiend Isle and the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, etc… There were approximately ten sects whose overall strengths were no lower than the Divine Ice Phoenix Sect.

In history, the Flame God Realm had always been considered one of the more powerful middle star realms whereas the Snow Song Realm had always been considered one of the weaker ones. However, this had changed due to Snow Song Realm King Mu Xuanyin.

With the emergence of a Divine Master Realm level power, Snow Song Realm's status immediately took off, suddenly jumping to an upper-level middle star realm and even slightly surpassing the Flame God Realm. In the past, when Snow Song Realm practitioners went to other middle star realms, they would be treated as ordinary people. But now, as soon as others heard the Snow Song Realm, one would be treated with respect.

Mu Xuanyin was feared by all in the Snow Song Realm but the amount of reverence its people had for her was equally amazing. This was because she had completely changed the status of the Snow Song Realm amongst the God Realm by herself. Thus, in the Snow Song Realm, she was truly considered to be a supreme, god-like existence.

If not for Mu Xuanyin's existence, why would these three dignified Flame God Realm sect masters ever have personally come and acted so politely in the face of such coldness? How could they have restrained themselves from moving?

"Hmph, he is indeed worthy of being your son, Yan Wancang. I'm afraid this level of talent is unparalleled even within the entire Flame God Realm. It seems like your Vermillion Bird Sect's young sect master is not a simple person," Mu Xuanyin expressionlessly said.

"Hahaha, I thank the Snow Song Realm King's praise." Yan Wancang rambunctiously laughed as he said, "Zhuo'er, hurry up and go present our gift."

"Yes, father." Yan Zhuo responded and then walked forwards as he took out a box that released a faint fiery aura. Within the box was a seemingly wooden cup which was completely crimson red.

Yan Wancang said, "Although the three of us are visiting this time out of the frustration of being rejected time and time again, as we are intruding and because we heard the news several days ago of the Snow Song Realm King's acceptance of a direct disciple…" Yan Wancang glanced at silent Mu Feixue, "This little gift is not only to show our apologies but to also congratulate Snow Song Realm King on gaining a direct disciple. Please accept our humble present."

"Oh?" The bold crescent brows slightly straightened as Mu Xuanyin indifferently said, "Give it to our honored guest instead."

"Ah?" Yan Zhuo let out a stupefied voice and wasn't sure of what to do.

Yan Wancang hastily said, "Do as she says."

Only then Yan Zhuo changed his direction and he gulped audibly seeing Issei who was being silent.

Issei doesn't refuse it and said: "Xue'er, go ahead and take it."

"Yes, Grandmaster." Xue'er melodious voice rang softly. The male onlookers felt like their heartstring is being tugged fiercely just from hearing her voice... sadly for them, they don't dare to be impolite.

Feng Xue'er moved forward, accepting the red box in Yan Zhuo's hands.

Yan Zhuo gulped audibly when he sees Feng Xue'er arrived at his front, he doesn't dare to look at Xue'er directly and bowed his head down while presenting the gift.

After she took the gift, Feng Xue'er presented the gift to Issei with a sweet smile, "Here you go, Grandmaster."

"You can keep it," Issei said without looking at the content of the gift.

Feng Xue'er mouth was slightly agape before she smiles wryly but she doesn't try to refuse it since she knows that her Grandmaster is quite persistent on this kind of stuff. So she only said, "Then Xue'er thanks Grandmaster." as a response.

Even if she were to adamantly refuse 'his' gift, it will be of no use...

After she stored the gift into her storage ring, Feng Xue'er returned to her position with a smile adorning her face.

Huo Poyun's and the other two who managed to see this went into a complete daze. They stood still dumbfounded in place, as their eyes looked straight ahead, making them seem as if they had lost their soul all of a sudden.

Thankfully their guardians faked a cough to wake them up from their entranced state. They hastily look down not daring to take another peek albeit with extreme difficulty...

Chi Wuyao who saw this clicked her tongue slightly while thinking, 'Tsk, no wonder he's not interested in my and my witches' beauty... these two girls are extremely beautiful that they can easily contend with my and Mu Xuanyin's beauty...'

She was not being narcissistic since it was indeed the truth.

Mu Xuanyin's body leaned forward slightly, highlighting her alluring figure. However, there was still no one who dared to look directly at her beautiful body due to her cold and powerful presence, "It seems the three sect masters are indeed full of sincerity. Alright then, uninvited guests are still guests after all, if they were chased away in such a manner, would it not make this king appear unmagnanimous."

"This king will temporarily put aside the fact that you forced your way into the Snow Song Realm and even dare to bother my honored guest. I will listen to what you have to say. However…" Mu Xuanyin's eyes slightly narrowed, "This king will only give you fifteen minutes!"

Yan Wancang took a step forward and spoke in a solemn manner, "Understood, the three of us thanks the Snow Song Realm King for giving us this opportunity."

Yan Zhuo, Yan Mingxuan, and Huo Poyun had already returned to their positions behind the three great sect masters. Huo Poyun helped Huo Rulie to get on his feet.

Huge waves stirred in their hearts. Everything they knew since they were young had been completely toppled over… the three great sect masters that reigned supreme in the Flame God Realm were all present, yet they had actually become so cautious and careful before the Snow Song Realm King. Even after being mocked, they did not even dare to get angry.

"Fifteen minutes." These two words were clearly akin to a favor bestowed by a greater being onto a lesser one. Yet, from Yan Wancang's expression and tone, it looked as if he was cheerfully receiving it… one could imagine how great a blow this was to them.

"Just for your information, Huo Rulie. If there's anyone that's capable of treating your son's injuries then it would be him. But sadly for you... you have already offended him. Now your son might never be cured forever just because of your stupidity." Mu Xuanyin added in a cold voice.

While Huo Rulie in the others is dumbstruck at her words, Issei frowned a little since he sensed that it was Chi Wuyao who was influencing Mu Xuanyin just now.

[...What are you doing?] Issei sends a voice transmission to Chi Wuyao directly.

Chi Wuyao who heard his voice transmission had her body jerked before she gave her answer: "I'm helping young master to gain a huge favor. By helping Huo Rulie's son, he ought to do everything that he can just to repay young master... Think of it as a gift from me to show my sincerity."

[And what would I need from them?] Issei asked blandly.

"Perhaps young master doesn't really need anything from them but what about young master's... friends?" Chi Wuyao was a little unsure of what to call Huan Caiyi and the others.

She doesn't know if they're his women or not but seeing how affectionate their gaze whenever they look at him then it should be obvious that they hold some feelings for Issei.

Although the person himself seems a little clueless to this... but she won't pry too much.

"And maybe young master could find a similar place to the Netherfrost lake over there?" She added.

[...] Issei went silent while he started thinking to himself...

Chi Wuyao who sensed this heaved a sigh of relief... thankfully it doesn't seem that Issei is planning to blame her for it.

She knows what she's doing is quite risky but there's nothing else that she could do... if she doesn't seize the chance to get on his good side now then... it will be too late for regret later on.

"What did you say!? He can cure my Ye'er?!" Huo Rulie who was being supported by Huo Poyun shouted in disbelief. Even though he's currently injured, it seems that because of his excitement, he somehow doesn't feel hurt in the slightest.

Huo Ye was Huo Rulie's first son. Later, Huo Rulie suffered a severe backlash of the Golden Crow flame due to his impatience to succeed in achieving a breakthrough. This incident caused him to become impotent and consequently, Huo Ye became his only son.

Unfortunately, before Huo Ye could take charge of his responsibilities, he was unwittingly injured gravely by Mu Xuanyin. He had Golden Crow bloodline in his body and was also practicing the Golden Crow's Record of the Burning World, both of which were extremely vulnerable to ice. Therefore, he straight away lost his bodily functions after getting injured, turning into a total cripple. For him to be able to survive while at death's door until today, could be already considered a miracle in itself. It could also be made out how much Huo Rulie was against the idea of him dying.

After all, Huo Ye was his sole descendant. If he were to die, that would spell the end of Huo Rulie's lineage.

Having somehow managed to stay alive for so long and consumed numerous life-extending medicines, Huo Ye would reach his limit eventually... and that is not something Huo Rulie wanted to see.

"Are you telling the truth!?" Huo Rulie said. The profound energy emanating from his entire body was rapidly increasing. "My Ye'er ended up this way all because of your Ice Phoenix Sect. And if you dare to trick me..."

At this time, Huo Rulie's two hands not only deathly clenched together, but they also clearly began to tremble.

"Silence!" Mu Xuanyin's gaze and killing intent abruptly shot towards Huo Rulie: "Trick you? Do I even need to trick you!? And that ignorant junior recklessly approached the God Burying Inferno Prison with his pathetic cultivation. Even if this king did not take action, he would have died by the flames of the horned dragon!"

"Although he was gravely injured due to this king, you clearly knew it was an accident. It is beneath this king to attack a junior in the first place! This king was ashamed of this matter from back then and desired to make up for it with the Moon Phoenix Jade… Yet, you schemed against this king's younger sister and did not even hesitate to use the horned dragon's poison!"

"This king injured him by accident, yet you used a sinister scheme in return! Do you think this is fair?!"

Yan Juehai clenched his teeth slightly and said in a deep voice, "Snow Song Realm King, our Flame God Realm was indeed in the wrong. However, after that matter back then, in your fury, you heavily injured several thousand members of our three sects and destroyed the star realms under my Flame God Realm's control. Our losses are ten thousand times greater than your Snow Song Realm! What's more, the one that you injured was Sect Master Huo's only son. He had originally been a genius gifted by the heavens but was crippled as a result. Although his life has been forcibly prolonged and he can be said to barely live on, even standing has become difficult for him. It can even be said to be a life worse than death. Sect Master Huo was extremely infuriated as a result which caused him to do such a heinous thing."

"Hmph!" Mu Xuanyin icily laughed, "He was greedy to progress, resulting in internal burn injuries that made him unable to copulate. Yet he still shifts this grievance onto this king!?"

A thousand years ago, the ancient horned dragon was in its scale shedding period. Mu Xuanyin had gone to the Flame God Realm and worked with the Flame God Realm to kill the ancient horned dragon. However, just as they were about to succeed, she accidentally injured Golden Crow Sect Master Huo Rulie's son… and it was his only son at that.

At the same time, Huo Rulie's greed to progress at a certain stage of his cultivation led to a backlash that injured his body and even made him incapable of copulating… which meant that he would never have other children.

Hence, the one that Mu Xuanyin had injured was his only son and his only descendent… moreover, from the looks of it, these injuries were extremely serious, causing his son's entire body to be so crippled that even walking was difficult. His son had only survived until now because Huo Rulie had spared no effort in forcibly prolonging his son's life.

Just like how Mu Xuanyin had spared no effort to forcibly prolong Mu Bingyun's life for the past thousand years.

It was also due to this, that in his extreme rage, Huo Rulie found a chance to scheme against Mu Bingyun… and did not even hesitate to use the horned dragon's poison from the horned dragon's body.

Mu Xuanyin had crippled his only son and he had schemed against Mu Xuanyin's only kin.

Evidently, compared to Mu Xuanyin accidentally injuring his son, Huo Rulie's vengeful plotting appeared exceptionally despicable… yet, like the Golden Crow Divine God, he naturally had a violent nature. Together with the fact that he could no longer copulate and the fact that Mu Xuanyin had destroyed not only his son, but also severed their entire lineage, how could he not have lost control due to extreme anger?

"Mu Xuanyin!" Huo Rulie shouted once more.

This shout was like an erupting volcano or a sudden clap of thunder that could flatten the land. Huo Rulie finally exploded after this wound of his was torn open again.

"Master!" Huo Poyun promptly stopped his master from being reckless yet again, and said anxiously, "Remember about senior brother Huo Ye condition! If this senior could really treat senior brother Huo Ye just like the Great Realm King Mu said, then..."

He doesn't need to continue his words since Huo Rulie abruptly snapped out of his anger.

"Right... you're right..." He nodded repeatedly at Huo Poyun's reminder.

"But... How is he going to do that? I've tried everything I could just to save Ye'er from his condition..." Huo Rulie said in a sad voice: "Since that time a thousand years ago. Do you know how much I have paid for prolonging Ye'er's life until today?"

"What if I can save your son? What are you willing to give in return?" Issei asked.

As soon as Issei said that, Huo Rulie resolutely gaze at Issei: "Everything you asked of me!"

"Ho? Everything?" Issei mused.

"Yes! Everything! Even if you want me to be your slave then I'm willing!" Huo Rulie said with determination.

The onlookers' are amazed at his determination. Yan Wancang and Yan Juehai wanted to stop Huo Rulie but soon erased the thought...

If they're in his position then they would've done the same thing after all...

"No need for you to become my slave... I just want you to make Caiyi and Xue'er be your realm king." Issei's words completely make all of them taken aback.

They're so shocked that the three of them simultaneously shouted, "Impossible!" at the same time. Forgetting that the one they're speaking with is the same person who singlehandedly defeated the three of them in mere seconds.

Even Huan Caiyi and Feng Xue'er were taken aback by their young master's/grandmaster's words. They never expected that they would become the center of attention in the blink of an eye.

They wanted to refute it but felt reluctant to do so since they might be going against Issei's will... They can only bite their lips and stays silent. They will wait for a chance to speak their mind...

They are not interested in the slightest of being the Flame God Realm ruler... They only wanted to stay by his side...

While Issei thought that since he will leave this world someday, then he might as well help Caiyi and Xue'er progress...

"And why is it impossible?" Issei asked in a dull tone: "Didn't you said that you're willing to do everything as a price for curing your son? Or was that a lie?"

"No... I... I'm not lying but the matter of our realm king is not something I can decide alone..." Huo Rulie said with a frown.

"That's right. To become our next realm king, that someone at least has to-"

"Able to reach the bottom of that <God Burying Inferno Prison>, right?" Issei cut off Yan Wancang in the middle of his speech.

"You don't need to worry about that. Caiyi and Xue'er can easily reach the bottom of the inferno prison. This, I assure you." Issei said calmly.

One of them is the true inheritor of the Golden Crow and the other one is the Divine Phoenix... And that's not all... They also receive the help of a Godking at that!

Saying that it will be easy is an understatement at this point... There's basically no difficulty at all!

They all become at a loss when they heard this...

The Flame God Realm set up a rule that states that anyone who can reach the bottom of the God Burying Inferno Prison would become the Flame God Realm's Realm King. That's why the Flame God Realm never had a Realm King although hundreds of thousands of years had passed by. As a result, internal strife and conflicts for power often happen whenever they're discussing important matters.

If they didn't fight Issei before this then they might say that he's being insolent... but now...

"But..." They wanted to refute Issei's words but Issei once again cut them off.

"You're worried about that One-Horned Dragon blocking the way or whatnot?"

"...Y-Yes..."

They can only nod dumbly at Issei's words.

"You don't need to worry about that either. I have my own way of dealing with them... I can tell you that they won't try to stop Caiyi or Xue'er later on."

They can only look at each other dumbly... they might think of Issei as a fool or arrogant for saying what he just said... but somehow they feel like it might really come true...

But doesn't this mean that they will be able to kill the one-horned dragon for real?! After all, they have already witnessed Issei's true prowess first hand.

"Don't be mistaken. Even though I said that I can deal with them, that doesn't mean that I will help you kill them." Issei who read their expression said.

"What?!" All of them let out a stupefied voice.

If he doesn't kill the dragon... then what will he do? They thought confusedly to themselves.

"But we..." Yan Wancang tried to refute once again.

"If you want help to kill that Dragon then you should ask Mu Xuanyin instead. I will bring Caiyi and Xue'er when the time is right." Issei said with a wave of his hand.

"But... since this is the case then my previous offer is automatically invalid. After all, you don't want to let Caiyi and Xue'er become your realm king right away... Then here's my new requirement..." Issei said after a bit of thinking.

"When Caiyi and Xue'er become your realm king... I want all of you to serve them with the best of your capabilities. If any of you dares to betray them then... You should know the consequences!" Issei said in a cold voice in the end while exposing them to his <Haki>.

The others from the Divine Ice Phoenix sect don't sense anything really out of the line but those from the Flame God Realm shivered fiercely since his aura is extremely overbearing...

Their face is covered in a cold sweat while the younger generations were about to pass out.

Th-This! Is his actual strength is at the peak level Divine Master Realm?! So that means that his current cultivation is a fake! It must be! They screamed inside their mind.

Mu Xuanyin who saw this smirked slightly since she knows that this isn't Issei's full strength... How can someone who's stronger than an actual True God can be so simple?

"Do I make myself clear?" Issei asked once again.

"Y-Yes!" They nodded simultaneously like a chicken pecking rice as if their lives depend on it.

"Good. Just give this to your son and he should be cured of his condition." Only then that Issei took back his aura and tossed a small vial of water towards Huo Rulie.

While Huo Rule and the others are confused of what this water is, Mu Xuanyin eyes widened since she recognized it...

'That... That water is the <Divine Water of Absolute Beginning>!' She exclaimed inside her mind.

She knows about it since Mu Xuanyin found one drop of Divine Water of Absolute Beginning many years ago and has already used it to temper her soul.

"No need to feel suspicious. That thing is not a poison or anything like that. If I wanted to harm your son then I don't need to do anything and he will die on his own anyway. There's no need for me to do anything else." Issei said.

"...If this thing can indeed cure my son then... I, Huo Rulie will pledge my loyalty to you and our next realm king!" He vowed solemnly after a little bit of thinking.

"I will remember what you just said. If you go against your words then... you should know the consequences." Issei nodded slightly.

The lines on Huo Rulie's forehead faintly quivered. After he took a deep breath, he said in a deep voice, "I, Huo Rulie, am a man of my word!"

"Good. I would prefer if none of this gets spread out. Including those from the <Snow Song Realm>." Issei glanced at Mu Xuanyin a little.

Mu Xuanyin who realizes Issei's gaze at her gives a faint nod. She will make sure that there will be no one who will spread this news around...

"Then you can continue your conversation with Mu Xuanyin. Caiyi, Xue'er, let's go." Issei said before turning around heading towards their palace.

They looked at Issei's group in awe. Within a span of a few minutes, an apology turned into a bargain and then into a talk about ruling the Flame God Realm just like that...

"All of you should hear what he just said. I don't want what happened today to spread!" Mu Xuanyin said in a cold voice while releasing her killing intent at the same time.

Mu Xuanyin's earlier anger was already enough to cause people's faces to lose their color, so when she suddenly released murderous intent, everyone instantly became even more scared.

But somehow, those from the Flame God Realm suddenly thought that... her murderous intent isn't that scary... if it's compared to that mysterious senior previous aura that is...

And they also think that maybe if they accept Feng Xue'er and Caiyi to be their next realm king then it won't be so bad either... because in return, they will also have that senior protection. And it's not like Feng Xue'er and Huan Caiyi is not a monstrous genius.

They should be around twenty years of age and their cultivation is already at the 5th stage of the Divine Tribulation Realm. So if they're given a few more hundred years then they should become more and more powerful...

Of course, they still need to see if both of them are truly able to reach the bottom of the Inferno Prison first and foremost.

If they were to find out that both Feng Xue'er and Caiyi only take a couple of weeks from Sovereign Profound Realm to reach their current cultivation... what will their reaction be? Perhaps they might curry favor with them right away and even begged them to become their realm king...

Just what kind of concept is that? Being able to achieve breakthrough after breakthrough in a span of a few weeks! In the entire history of the God Realm... this is surely a first...

"And as for you... begin speaking now! Your fifteen minutes timer has already started!" Mu Xuanyin then said coldly towards the uninvited guests.

Yan Wancang had long since prepared what he wanted to say and how it should be said. Without pondering, he straightaway said, "I believe the Snow Song Realm King already knows why the three of us have come here. That's right, we have come here again due to the matter of the ancient horned dragon in the God Burying Inferno Prison. However, there is some difference from before."

"How is it different?" Mu Xuanyin's gaze was akin to ice arrows as she coldly asked.

"Because a monumental event is about to occur. Moreover, it is extremely likely to affect the entire God Realm!" Yan Juehai quickly took over and said. His expression was very cautious, "Although we do not know exactly what it is, the Voice of Eternal Heaven several months back and the Profound God Convention that is about to begin are clearly intended to inform the many worlds about the arrival of this monumental event! We believe that the Snow Song Realm King is also aware of this."

"That's right." Yan Wancang heavily nodded his head, "Since the Eternal Heaven Realm has already sent out the call and even spared no effort to share the power of the Eternal Heaven Pearl with profound practitioners from other realms, one can see how important this is. It might even be a matter of life and death! Currently, the various great star realms are on high alert and have each made their own preparations. I've also heard that your esteemed sect has, for the first time, opened the Heavenly Netherfrost Lake for several thousand disciples a few days ago. I believe that this action is also due to this matter."

"That horned dragon has been alive for at least several tens of thousands of years and the dragon scales that cover its entire body are ultimate treasures that are hard to come by. If it is hunted and killed, it will surely result in an extremely large amount of resources for both our realms. The Snow Song Realm King's profound strength may astonish the world but advancing from the Divine Master Realm is extremely difficult. However, a horned dragon several tens of thousands of age is definitely enough to allow the Snow Song Realm King to take a step forward in her cultivation in a short period of time."

"Under the possibility of a monumental event occurring, this progress is far more significant than before!"

"This is one of the reasons."

"Secondly," Yan Wancang continued to speak without pausing, "A thousand years ago, success was within our sights yet we ultimately failed due to an unforeseen accident. However, that horned dragon was also gravely injured. Such injuries will not completely heal in the short span of a thousand years. The three of us have likewise not been slacking off in the past thousand years and have all improved in our cultivation. The Snow Song Realm King is surely also far more powerful than a thousand years ago. These facts in addition to the injuries of the horned dragon indicate that this is the best chance to hunt and kill it! If we miss this opportunity, it is extremely likely to make a full recovery after another thousand years. At that time, things will be much more difficult."

"With the Snow Song Realm King's divine might and the meager power of our Flame God Realm, I dare to say…" Yan Wancang extended two fingers, "That we have an eighty percent chance of killing the ancient horned dragon!"

At this point, Yan Wancang slowed down, "A thousand years ago, we promised that if we were successful, our two worlds would each receive half of the horned dragon's body. This time, we will still abide by that promise. After the horned dragon is killed, we will split it fifty-fifty. After all, although the ancient horned dragon is in our Flame God Realm, without the Snow Song Realm King's power, our Flame God Realm will not be able to kill it."

After Yan Wancang's speech, Mu Xuanyin did not reply for a long time. Her ice-cold face remained completely unchanged from start to end...

A few moments later, she finally started speaking: "This king is not completely unwilling to think over the matter of the horned dragon."

Joy emerged on Yan Wancang's face. However, Mu Xuanyin's words suddenly took a sharp turn, "Before that, however, you all must first answer a question from this king."

Yan Wancang hurriedly responded, "Please ask, Snow Song Realm King. As long as it doesn't involve any of the secrets of our sects, the three of us are willing to answer anything."

At this time, Mu Xuanyin's gaze landed on Huo Poyun who was currently propping Huo Rulie, "Because of the urgent matter of the horned dragon, the three of you all personally came to my Snow Song Realm. However, outside of the reasoning you have given me so far… there is still one more reason and it should have to do with this Huo Poyun!"

Mu Xuanyin's last words caused the three sect masters to simultaneously become stunned in place as Yan Wancang sighed and responded, "The Snow Song Realm King's eyes are indeed sharp. Indeed, our longing to kill the horned dragon this time has a great deal to do with Poyun. We hope that by obtaining the fire spirit treasure on its body, we can help Poyun…"

"Sect Master Yan!" Yan Juehai sternly interrupted.

Yan Wancang shook his head, "It matters not. Without the Snow Song Realm King's strength, it is impossible for us to kill the ancient horned dragon. Since we are sincerely requesting the Snow Song Realm King's assistance, we cannot hide any secrets."

Yan Juehai opened his mouth several times but couldn't respond. Finally, he just sighed and remained silent.

Yan Wancang sternly continued, "There is still more than a few months of time until the Profound God Convention. Regardless of what is hidden behind the Profound God Convention this time, as long as one can enter the top one thousand, one can cultivate in the Eternal Heaven Pearl for one thousand years!"

"While one thousand years will have passed in the Eternal Heaven Pearl, only three years will have passed in the outside world. However, that is not even worth mentioning, as due to the extremely high level of laws within the realm created by the Eternal Heaven Pearl, the thousand years of cultivation within it is comparable to several thousands of years of cultivation outside it!"

"Thus, if Poyun can enter the Eternal Heaven Pearl, then three years later, our Flame God Realm…"

Upon reaching this point, a strange glint appeared in Yan Wancang's eyes while Yan Juehai and Huo Rulie's also share a wry look at each other...

If it was before then maybe Huo Poyun will have the highest chance to become their next realm king... But now... they're not so sure anymore...

Although Huo Poyun's talent is indeed terrifying... Those two girls from before are even more terrifying! And they're also capable of using the divine art up to the tenth stage!

"Might give birth to the first realm king?" Mu Xuanyin scoffed at them. It looks like these old fogies don't fully believe what Issei said just now...

Well, it doesn't matter... If they were to truly offend him, when the time comes, it will be too late for regret!

The three of them gave a wry nod at Mu Xuanyin's words.

"What a good plan," Mu Xuanyin sneered. "However, in order to be eligible to enter the Eternal Heaven Pearl, one must rank in the top one thousand of the Profound God Convention. Huo Poyun's talent with flames is indeed so high it's shocking, at least it's much higher than you three old things. But his profound cultivation is still lacking too much! He can compete with the young generation of the middle star realms but he is not yet qualified to compete with those from upper star realms! Just how can he enter the Eternal Heaven Pearl?"

"It is as you say." Yan Wancang calmly nodded, "This is the real reason why we want to kill the ancient horned dragon so urgently before the Profound God Convention."

"If we can obtain the Fire Spirit Stone on the ancient dragon's body, then…" A light flickered through Yan Wancang's eyes, as he without any trace of confidentiality, "The three of us have methods to allow Huo Poyun's profound strength to reach the Divine Spirit Realm before the Profound God Convention!"

"What?" As Yan Wancang said these words, all of the Ice Phoenix elders and palace masters became shocked and doubtful.

"Him? Two years to reach the Divine Spirit Realm?" Mu Xuanyin observed Huo Poyun for a moment, then indifferently said, "This king is truly curious as to just what kind of heaven shocking secret method you Flame God Realm people found which would allow you to dare to say such crazy words."

If it was Issei then she will believe it right away but as for these old fogies... not so much.

And others might be shocked by their statement but she and Mu Bingyun along with Mu Xiaolan knows that their method is only so-so if compared to their honored guest method.

Yan Wancang shook his head as he responded, "Of course it's not some amazing secret method. Otherwise, the entire young generation of the Flame God Realm would have already become incredibly strong. Our 'secret method' can only be used on Huo Poyun. I'm sure Snow Song Realm King has already realized that the bloodline inherited by Huo Poyun is different from the one inherited by normal Golden Crow Sect disciples. Our 'secret method' is based on utilizing his unique inheritance."

See... it's basically can only be used on one person that requires some specific requirements...

It's nothing that great whereas 'his' method is even more abnormal. Mu Xiaolan herself already participated in one of their special session and her cultivation surprisingly increased by two whole level in but a few days!

And that's also because she's having a little 'trouble' in comprehending what Issei taught her... If given more time then she will be able to comprehend it even better!

But the real reason for her being 'slow' was because she often lost in a daze while gazing at Issei... It's not that Issei teaching is hard to understand or anything complicated like that... It's just because of her own blunder...

Mu Bingyun from time to time will come to observe them and she also shares the same fate as her disciple so she can't really berate Xiaolan because of it...

Mu Xuanyin's gaze moved away from Huo Poyun's body as she slowly nodded and said, "Indeed. Hmph, Sect Master Yan has spoken so frankly, it is not good for this king to pursue questioning it any longer!"

"A profound energy cultivation at the early stage of the Divine Spirit Realm is not considered top of the line amongst the geniuses of the upper star realms but with Poyun's extremely high attainments in the fire art, he absolutely has the ability to defeat those who are several levels ahead of him." Yan Wancang was full of confidence as he continued, "Although it will be incredibly hard to enter the top thousand, at least it is not impossible!"

Yan Juehai glanced at Yan Wancang… he knew very well that Yan Wancang was still retaining some information. If everything went as planned, it was very possible that Huo Poyun's cultivation would go beyond the early stage of the Divine Spirit Realm.

There was a chance to reach the middle stage of the Divine Spirit Realm!

However, such a "miraculous" event would only be possible if they could kill the ancient horned dragon that was hundreds of thousands of years old! Otherwise, it was only all empty words.

"Now that you all have finished presenting your points, this king can indeed consider helping Flame God Realm this time… however, this king has an additional condition." Mu Xuanyin thought after a little bit of thinking.

Yan Wancang's expression trembled as he becomes overjoyed in his mind, "Please speak, Snow Song Realm King. The three of us will do whatever we can."

"Don't be in such a hurry to respond," Mu Xuanyin expressionlessly said. "In the past, we had agreed that if this king were to help you successfully kill the ancient horned dragon, we would split the dragon's corpse in half, However, this king's mind has now changed."

"This king doesn't only want half of the dragon but also the entire dragon heart!"

The expressions of the three simultaneously experienced slight changes as Yan Wancang furrowed his brows and said, "This… forgive us but we cannot accept this. A dragon's heart is…"

"Huanzhi, send our guests away!" Mu Xuanyin coldly said as she directly turned around and began walking away."

"Wait, wait!" Yan Wancang hurriedly raised his hand. He didn't dare waste any more words as he slowly nodded and said, "Alright, alright. Then as Snow Song Realm King has requested, if we succeed in killing the ancient horned dragon, we will present Snow Song Realm King with the entire dragon's heart."

"That is not necessary. When the time comes, this king will personally go and obtain it," Mu Xuanyin said without turning around.

Yan Wancang opened his mouth several times before finally saying, "We thank the Snow Song Realm King for the assistance. We shall no longer disturb you then… When the dragon molts, we will definitely personally come to notify and receive the Snow Song Realm King. Goodbye."

Finished speaking, Yan Wancang, Yan Juehai, and Huo Rulie, along with their respective disciples Yan Zhuo, Yan Mingxuan, and Huo Poyun, simultaneously glanced at the palace where Issei resides.

Huo Rulie gave a slight bow at the palace before they leave.

The unexpected episode which had occurred during the Great Sect Assembly had unfolded in a fierce manner yet ended in a fairly peaceful manner.

Although the Flame God Realm had achieved its goal, the greatest winner was no doubt the Snow Song Realm. It was because, in the end, there was no way Mu Xuanyin would not agree to go and kill the ancient horned dragon. It was as Mu Bingyun had said at the start. Even a scale was a great treasure if a dragon had lived hundreds of thousands of years. There was no way to resist its temptation, not to mention one in such an unprecedented critical state.

In the end, she agreed to the Flame God Realm's request but only after obtaining more in return as well.

As for Issei... He never thinks that it's something great and all that even if he were to obtain the entirety of the God Realm. It's basically just a simple trade for him...

...

"Xiaotao, Lieyan. Go and take Xue'er and Caiyi to the bottom of the God Burying Inferno Prison later. With my charm that I gave you, that one-horned Dragon wouldn't dare to stop you." Issei said after they entered the palace.

"Understood, Master." Both of them said simultaneously.

"But Master... At the bottom of that God Burying Inferno Prison, there is a soul fragment of the original Phoenix and the Golden Crow. You don't want to absorb their divinity as you did with us?" Lieyan asked.

"No need. Both of you can have it instead or just give it to Xue'er and Caiyi." Issei shakes his head lightly.

He doesn't really need more divine energy at this point... Haste makes waste.

He needs to fully control his newfound strength before everything else.

"Young Master/Grandmaster..." Caiyi and Xue'er said softly.

"Hm? What's wrong?" Issei asked.

Caiyi and Xue'er look at each other for a second before Xue'er speak first.

"...We don't want to leave your side..." She said in a low voice.

"Eh? Oh, you don't need to worry. I can just make a spatial opening towards your location at all times. You can come back and forth as you please." Issei said with a thin smile.

Caiyi and Xue'er eyes lit up before they said "Thank you Young Master/Grandmaster!" at the same time.

But inside they feel slightly disappointed since it seems that their Master/Grandmaster doesn't realize what they truly meant...

"Um. Go get some rest for today." Issei nodded lightly before he entered his room.

Xiaotao and Lieyan flashed a smile of their own at this sight...

...

Amidst the flurry of snow, Mu Xuanyin looks at Issei's direction with furrowed eyebrows.

"Huanzhi, there is a matter this king needs to discuss with you," Mu Xuanyin suddenly said.

The word "discuss" caused Mu Huanzhi's heart to thump as he hurriedly kowtowed on the ground in fear and trepidation. "What instructions does Sect Master have for me? Please tell me, Huanzhi will comply."

Mu Xuanyin's frosty eyes were half-open as she nodded and said, "Mu Feixue is this king disciple but she's also your granddaughter. I was thinking if you're willing to let her becoming our honored guest personal maid... If she's able to attract our honored guest interest and become his wife or even concubine then I'm sure that her future will become even brighter than ever. Are you willing?"

As these words were said, how could Mu Huanzhi not understand her meaning as he raised his head and said, "Sect Master, could it be…"

Everyone present within the courtyard all suddenly understood. Moreover, considering that Mu Xuanyin had chosen to "discuss" this with Mu Huanzhi, how could they not see it clearly?

However, no one expressed any extreme shock as some of them even felt like this isn't a bad offer. They mean, look at the girls at his side. Each and every one of them has a terrifying talent and strength. Not to mention their beauty...

The other elders even thought that it will be great if they can keep Issei here forever and to make one of their disciples as a bargaining chip isn't a bad deal.

Nonetheless, many gazes secretly turned towards Mu Hanyi… before Mu Xuanyin's words had even ended, Mu Hanyi's face had already turned incredibly pale. His expression could still be considered calm but his pupils were trembling in pain as beads of blood silently fell from his two tightly clenched fists.

While Mu Feixue's expression doesn't change in the slightest even though she's the main subject of their conversation.

"In terms of profound strength, constitution, talent, and look, there is no one more suited than Feixue." Mu Xuanyin frankly stated the words which everyone had already become aware of. "Huanzhi, what do you think?"

Even though they have never really seen Issei's true face before, but considering how those beauties willingly stay by his side then that means he also has an otherworldly face as well, right?

Some of the female disciples and even elders lamented their fate... After Issei showcase of strength, they find him even more attractive than ever. Why can't they be as lucky as Mu Feixue? They sighed woefully to themselves...

Mu Fengshu who's present started to shiver fiercely. Her whole face went pale and she secretly hopes that the realm king doesn't get the news of her insulting Issei when he first arrived here.

To think that she just offended someone so powerful and not to mention that he's the realm king honored guest at that!

After a brief moment of shock, Mu Huanzhi's face showed deep joy as he kowtowed without hesitation and loudly said, "Huanzhi thanks Sect Master in the place of his granddaughter, Feixue!"

If it were before today that Mu Feixue was being designated to be Issei's personal maid, Mu Huanzhi would definitely be slightly unhappy. However, after personally "witnessing" Issei's performance today, the only feeling that he had now was ecstasy!

Issei's true identity is unknown to them all but his strength is obvious to all! And he might be only their guest right now but who knows that in the future if he were to change his mind and decided to enter their sect!

With his strength and talent alone then he might just be their next realm king!

If his granddaughter Mu Feixue was able to get married to Issei, it would be like being bestowed a gift.

If Issei were to become the Snow Song Realm King in the future, becoming the first male Realm King in their entire history, then Mu Feixue would have become the wife of the Realm King!

Not to mention that he seems to be very generous to those girls who stay by his side!

He meant, look at it... He basically just gifted an entire realm for those two girls from before! A whole fricking realm! If that's not generous then he doesn't know what is...

Although losing her virginity would cause severe repercussions to her cultivation in the future. It is but a small price to pay!

"Feixue, quickly thank the sect master." Mu Huanzhi's voice sounded anxious as it was difficult to hide his joy.

Those elders, palace masters, and hall masters who had unmarried female descendants all revealed signs of jealousy. Damn! Why do such good things not happen my grandaughters!? Or even me myself! They thought jealously inside their mind...

However, when they thought of Mu Feixue's talent, bloodline and looks, they could only envy helplessly.

Mu Feixue came forward and knelt down beside Mu Huanzhi.

"Feixue, do you have any objections to this matter?" Mu Xuanyin asked sternly.

"Everything will be according to Sect Master's plan," Mu Feixue replied. Her voice was as cold as ice, without sorrow or joy, without any tones in it.

From the start to the end, she did not say a single word of complaint.

"Excellent, then this matter will be decided like this." Mu Xuanyin nodded with satisfaction, "Huanzhi, inform Feixue's parents regarding this matter. As for the date, we shall discuss it another day. However, the earlier it happens the better."

"Understood, Huanzhi shall start preparations tomorrow." Mu Huanzhi nodded continuously.

Mu Xuanyin just makes a mistake... but she won't know of this until later...

...

Back with Issei, he decided to take a quick nap...

When he's asleep, a tiny wisp of pure light orb started to float around near him and soon it entered his body...

Nyarlathotep sensed this wisp presence and was about to destroy it but soon her hand stopped in its track. She gives a light smirk before she closed her eyes as well...

'Heheh, truly amusing... To think that 'it' can even do this even though it still isn't...' Nyarlathotep thought amusingly inside her mind.

Issei found himself in a white field filled with a white mist...

'This is...' Issei started to inspect his surroundings and realized that this is inside his dreamscape of some sort. Just what kind of existence that's capable of dragging him into a dreamscape like this?

True he doesn't really give any resistance but it's still quite amazing in and of itself.

He started thinking if it's Nyarlathotep doing or was it something else? No matter what, he can't let his guard down... but for some reason, he felt like... he felt like he doesn't need to be cautious at all in this place...

At the very edges of his vision, he seemed to catch sight of a tiny figure of a girl at the age of three.

Issei's eyes widened in shock after seeing this tiny figure. He was completely dumbstruck at where he stands when he saw this figure...

She has long white hair, red eyes, two small triangular horns at the top of her head. And she only wears a white sleeveless dress with her bare feet exposed.

*Tap* *Tap* *Tap*

The girl started to walk around while her cute bubbly head started to survey her surroundings.

Her small footsteps rang clearly within the white space...

After a while, she finally found what she's searching for... And that something is Issei himself.

The girl started running towards his direction while a happy smile adorning her face. She excitedly ran and ran until she finally stands before Issei.

There are times when she's about to fall but she manages to break her fall in the end. Issei's heart skipped a beat whenever she's about to fall but he still doesn't move from his spot.

Issei is still in a daze even when the girl is finally standing right in front of him.

Her skin was so soft and tender, it seemed as though water was about to come out of it. Her cheeks are still filled with baby fat that makes her look even more adorable. Her red eyes were filled with a lively intelligence, and she actually has a mark that looks similar to Issei's in the middle of her forehead.

The difference is, while Issei is completely red, hers are pure white.

And that's not all... She looks extremely similar to Issei!

"Are you my father?" The girl-child stare at Issei unblinkingly. Her voice is clear and crisp and also childish at the same time. But in Issei's ears, it sounded like the voice of an angel...

Time seems frozen for the two of them...