Heaven-Surpassing Divine Emperor

Everyone on the deck was stunned.

Zhao Hongluan, Gai Shi, Fox Mei’Er, and Arhat all stared wide-eyed, looks of pure horror on their faces.

Although they had heard of Jiang Chen’s power before—that he had once slain Long Jingtian—

neither Snow Vajra nor Arhat had ever paid Long Jingtian much mind. They were from the same era and had always been a cut above him.

Therefore...

they didn’t hold much reverence for Jiang Chen, either!

But now, the formidable Snow Vajra hadn’t even been able to block a single finger from Jiang Chen.

Even Arhat had no choice but to cast aside his disdain, his expression turning incredibly solemn.

Fox Mei’Er was taken aback for a moment, then looked at Arhat with a beaming smile. "Arhat, do you still think Jiang Chen is no match for you?"

"Hmph!"

Arhat snorted coldly.

He shot a glance at Jiang Chen, clasped his hands behind his back, and said, "Call me when we get to Red Shark Island," before heading directly into the ship’s cabin.

Gai Shi glanced at the departing Arhat, then back at Jiang Chen. An image of the first time he had met Jiang Chen surfaced in his mind.

Back then, Jiang Chen’s cultivation was only at the Union Palace Realm.

When facing Zhuo Bufan, everyone had thought Jiang Chen’s defeat was certain. In the end, Jiang Chen had brutally slaughtered Zhuo Bufan, shocking them all.

How similar that moment was to this one!

Except...

back then, the opponent standing before him was merely an expert from the Human Venerable List.

But now...

the person Jiang Chen had defeated was a top-tier prodigy qualified to be on the Celestial Venerable List!

Gai Shi let out a long sigh, then clenched his fists and stared intently at Jiang Chen. "One day, I will catch up to you!"

Zhao Hongluan also hadn’t expected Jiang Chen to be so powerful.

She let out a cry of astonishment, looking at Jiang Chen with excitement. "Jiang Chen, you-you-you’re too incredible! Have you already advanced to become a Human Emperor?"

"A Human Emperor?"

Jiang Chen paused, then shook his head.

During that month in the Celestial Secret Pavilion, Jiang Chen had spent his days comprehending and cultivating the *Ten Directions Sword Manual* with the help of the Asura Blood Emperor.

He hadn’t neglected his cultivation, either.

He had now reached the Peak of the Ninth Stage of the Human King Realm. Although it seemed he was only a step away from the Human Emperor Realm,

there was a great chasm between the Human King Realm and the Human Emperor Realm.

It was not so easily crossed.

’All of my Mystical Power is now fused with my Chaos Bloodline. To break through, all the Mystical Techniques I’ve mastered must reach Tier Seven or higher before I can step into the Human Emperor Realm. The difficulty is a hundred, even a thousand times greater than that of an ordinary cultivator at the Peak of the Human King Realm. I hope this trip to the Mystic Sect will allow me to successfully reach the Human Emperor Realm,’ Jiang Chen thought with a wry smile.

After the fight between Jiang Chen and Snow Vajra, no one on the deck had any intention of sparring further.

They all stared at Jiang Chen with curious eyes.

Jiang Chen found it rather dull. He bid farewell to everyone and returned to his quiet room to continue cultivating.

He would strive to reach the Human Emperor Realm as soon as possible!

......

The North Nether Sea was vast.

The Mystic Sect was located in its center, and even with the Void Ship, the journey would take over a month.

However...

the Celestial Secret Elder and his group didn’t plan to travel conventionally. Their plan was to first reach Red Shark Island, a large island in the North Nether Sea, and use its Teleportation Array to travel to the sea’s central region.

There were many powerful experts in the North Nether Sea as well!

The ocean’s area far surpassed that of the land, and many of the Sea Demon Beasts living within it were extremely powerful.

There were also many tribes of the Sea Race who lived on islands across the sea.

Red Shark Island was the home of one such tribe, the Red Shark Race. The Red Shark Race had an Emperor Realm expert who was on very good terms with the Celestial Secret Elder.

RUMBLE!

As he was cultivating, Jiang Chen felt the entire Void Ship shake violently. He opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them. ’Looks like we’ve arrived at Red Shark Island!’

"We’ve reached Red Shark Island! Everyone, disembark!" The Asura Blood Emperor’s majestic voice rang in everyone’s ears.

Jiang Chen walked out from the ship’s cabin.

Before him was a massive, seemingly endless island, probably as large as the territory of an Upper Grade Dynasty. The Void Ship was currently docked by the shore of Red Shark Island.

The Celestial Secret Elder stood on the deck, a smile on his face as he called out, "Old friend, I’m here! Aren’t you going to come out and see me?"

"Hahaha! Celestial Secret, my old friend, what brings you to my humble abode?" a hearty voice boomed. The space before them trembled slightly, and a spatial rift appeared in the air.

A burly figure stepped out.

The man was dressed in a Blood Robe and exuded a bloody aura. With a smile on his face, he immediately pulled the Celestial Secret Elder into a bear hug. "It’s been over a hundred years, hasn’t it? If you hadn’t shown up soon, I’d have thought you old geezer had finally kicked the bucket! I was about to head over to your Eastern Continent to pay my respects at your grave!"

Everyone: "..."

Jiang Chen’s eye twitched. ’This is the Emperor Realm expert of the Red Shark Race?’

The Celestial Secret Elder laughed heartily, saying with exasperation, "You, you..."

"Heh heh!"

The Emperor Realm ancestor of the Red Shark Race released the Celestial Secret Elder and glanced at the Void Ship behind him, asking with curiosity, "Old friend, where are you all headed?"

The Celestial Secret Ancestor smiled. "I’m taking these juniors out to gain some experience... We need to borrow your Teleportation Array!"

"I see... It’s just a Teleportation Array? That’s simple!" The Red Shark Ancestor waved his hand dismissively. "But you must stay here today. Tonight is our Red Shark Race’s annual Grand Ceremony to Honor the Sea God. You all have to stay, and no one leaves until we’re all drunk! Leaving tomorrow won’t be too late!"

The Red Shark Ancestor spoke with great enthusiasm, then turned to the Asura Blood Emperor and Emperor Feixue. "My two brothers, since you’re friends with old man Celestial Secret, you’re brothers to me, Red Shark, as well. Let’s go! Time to join the grand ceremony!"

The Asura Blood Emperor and Emperor Feixue glanced at each other, both with helpless looks on their faces.

Who could they blame but themselves for needing to use the Red Shark Race’s Teleportation Array?

Besides...

the aura emanating from this Red Shark Ancestor was not the least bit weaker than the Asura Blood Emperor’s. He was a true master among those in the Emperor Realm.

They couldn’t very well refuse him and make him lose face!

Led by the Red Shark Ancestor, Jiang Chen and the others went directly to the center of Red Shark Island, where a massive city stood.

The city was decorated with lanterns and colored banners, filled with a festive and joyous atmosphere.

Jiang Chen’s group entered the city.

They were naturally given the highest-level treatment, hailed as honored guests by the Red Shark Race, and invited to participate in their grand worshipping ceremony.

The moment the sun set,

the grand worshipping ceremony began. There was singing and dancing, creating a lively scene. It was a rare moment of relaxation for Jiang Chen and his group.

Gai Shi and Zhao Hongluan sat beside Jiang Chen, drinking heartily. A faint smile graced Jiang Chen’s face as he and Gai Shi exchanged toasts. The Black Emperor also ran out from the Celestial Demon Ancient Castle, grabbing a wine gourd and roasted meat and feasting with gusto.

"You little thing..." Jiang Chen shook his head helplessly.

He picked up a wine cup himself, about to taste the fine wine of the Red Shark Race, when a coarse voice suddenly sounded in front of him...

"Brother, my sister has taken a liking to that Demon Beast of yours. Why don’t you give it to me?"