Immortal Martial Emperor

"This is only the beginning!"

Hong Yu’s calm voice was laced with a cold indifference. His tone was chilling, enough to make one’s blood run cold.

A shiver ran down Zhang Weilong’s spine.

He almost thought Hong Yu had gone mad, completely insane.

How dare he challenge Bai Luoxue and Venerable Xiahuang?

One had to know that both Bai Luoxue and Venerable Xiahuang were powerful Unparalleled Geniuses, among the strongest of the younger generation in the entire Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom.

Venerable Xiahuang, in particular, was *the* strongest of the younger generation.

There was no dispute!

And Hong Yu dared to challenge them? He threatened to settle the score? To collect interest?

"You’re mad, you’re mad, you’ve gone completely mad," Zhang Weilong said, shaking his head.

Hong Yu gave a faint smile, his eyes glinting with cold mockery. "Scram. Otherwise, I’ll have my Execution Corpse Warriors send your head back for you!"

"Fine. You’re vicious."

Zhang Weilong spun around and fled as fast as a shooting star.

He had to find Bai Luoxue and Venerable Xiahuang, report this to them, and have them kill Hong Yu to avenge him.

Of course...

Zhang Weilong had to admit to himself that he was now utterly terrified of Hong Yu.

This wasn’t just apprehension; it was a deep-seated terror and fear.

He didn’t even dare to look at Hong Yu for another second.

He recalled their fight just a few days ago. Back then, although Hong Yu had the strength to block some of his attacks, he would have been no match for him in a fight to the death.

But now, in just a matter of days, Hong Yu had already grown to such an extent.

Zhang Weilong found it incredible, and even more terrifying.

"You’re just going to let them go like that?" Young Master Yeban asked with a frown.

Feng Xue Xin also looked at Hong Yu.

Xingtian and the Execution Corpse Warriors still had fighting power left. If they went all out, they might not be able to keep everyone there, but they could definitely make them pay a price.

Hong Yu shook his head. "No. My body is in terrible condition right now. I need to rest and recuperate."

He paused, then continued, "Xingtian isn’t in great shape either. Forcibly producing the Execution Corpse Spirit Fruit took a huge toll on him. He’s just putting on a brave face right now; he’s actually outwardly strong but inwardly weak. If we fought to the death and killed Xiahuang Ba and the others, it would be satisfying, but it would also put Xingtian in grave danger."

Young Master Yeban and Feng Xue Xin looked at each other and nodded.

Hong Yu turned to Xingtian and patted his shoulder. "Alright, call back all the Execution Corpse Warriors."

"Okay, Big Brother!"

Xingtian nodded earnestly.

The Devouring Demon Tree trembled, its vines coiling around each Execution Corpse Warrior and retracting them.

"Thank you for your hard work!"

Hong Yu said with a smile.

Xingtian scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly. "Big Brother, you don’t have to be so formal with me."

Hong Yu nodded and had Xingtian enter the space inside the Profound Celestial Tower to recuperate. Having just advanced to the Fourth-Tribulation Corpse Realm would be of great benefit to Xingtian’s cultivation of the Five Yin Demon Prison.

’I believe it won’t be long before he becomes even stronger.’

’When that time comes, with even more Execution Corpse Warriors at my command—maybe even a hundred thousand or a million Primordial Embryo Realm Execution Corpse Warriors in the future—won’t I be able to sweep away everything in my path?’

’Imagine it: a million Execution Corpse Warriors flying through the air, a sky-blotting force like Celestial Soldiers and Generals, charging into the Sword God Kingdom to confront Zhao Wushuang’s family clan. They would all attack at once, a million Primordial Embryo Realm attacks landing simultaneously. I could right any wrong and avenge any grievance! Wouldn’t that be satisfying?’

’Just thinking about it is getting me a little excited!’

"Hong Yu, what should we do next?" Young Master Yeban asked.

Xiahuang Ba’s group had lost so many people; it was bound to cause a huge uproar.

The three of them were certain that Xiahuang Ba and his allies would not let this go. Now that Xingtian and his Execution Corpse Warriors had been exposed, their enemies’ next move would surely be even more ferocious and violent. They would use their full strength to cast them into the depths of hell.

They had to prepare in advance, or they could easily fail due to an oversight.

Hong Yu glanced at the two of them and said, "We’ll split up!"

"What? You want to split up at a time like this?" Feng Xue Xin was stunned, hissing in disbelief.

Young Master Yeban also frowned. "If we split up now, I’m afraid they’ll pick us off one by one..."

Hong Yu shook his head. "Listen to me. After that massive battle, even if Xiahuang Ba and the others are determined to kill me, they definitely won’t send people searching for us everywhere like they did this time. They’ll certainly choose to lie in wait for an ambush, a once-and-for-all solution."

"You mean they’ll be waiting for us in the core region?"

Hong Yu nodded. "The Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon is very important to me. They know I cultivate a Dragon Clan Technique, so they know I’ll definitely go after it. Therefore, they will surely wait for me where the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon is. If we stick together at a time like this, we’ll be too big of a target and easily exposed."

"Since you know they’ll be waiting for you, you’re still going to go alone? You’re walking right into danger?" Feng Xue Xin said in a low voice.

Hong Yu grinned. "Senior Brother Feng, fortune favors the bold. You also know that Bai Luoxue and Venerable Xiahuang are definitely the masterminds behind this attempted assassination. Even though Unparalleled Geniuses like them can’t interfere during this pre-war hunt, and even if I hide until it’s over, I’ll still have to face them during the True Dragon War."

"Rather than wait, I’d rather take the risk. If I can obtain the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon, my strength will break through to another level. At that point, I’ll have the power to fight even an Unparalleled Genius. I’ll no longer have to fear them!"

A powerful confidence surged from Hong Yu.

Feng Xue Xin and Young Master Yeban exchanged a glance.

If anyone else had said they could fight an Unparalleled Genius, they would have scoffed.

But coming from Hong Yu, the words carried significant weight.

They had personally witnessed him create too many miracles.

The two nodded. "Alright, we’ll split up for now. But let’s leave each other with a Spirit Communication Jade Order. If there’s any danger, we have to notify each other immediately!"

Hong Yu had refined the Spirit Communication Jade Orders himself, just for such an emergency.

After the three came to an agreement, they went their separate ways.

After Young Master Yeban and Feng Xue Xin left, Hong Yu continued to wander through the mountain range, searching with his immense Spiritual Power, until he finally found a trace of the Evil-eyed White Tiger.

It was a hidden cave dwelling.

Hong Yu stood outside the cave. "Evil-eyed White Tiger, I have a business proposition for you!"

"ROAR!"

A foul-smelling gust of wind, accompanied by a deafening tiger’s roar, blasted out from within the cave.

The massive, pure-white Evil-eyed White Tiger emerged from the cave, its wary eyes sizing up Hong Yu with a complicated expression.

It had been observing the battle from the sidelines just moments ago.

When the ten thousand-plus Execution Corpse Warriors appeared, it had fled in a panic. That scene had been too terrifying.

Looking at Hong Yu hesitantly, the Evil-eyed White Tiger sent a telepathic message: "Human, what exactly do you want? This king has already decided not to pursue the matter of you hunting my prey. What more do you want?"

Hong Yu grinned. "I have a great opportunity for you!"

"An opportunity?"

The Evil-eyed White Tiger was taken aback.

Hong Yu said, "You should know about the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon, right?"

"Of course I know. That Old Flood Dragon fought with me his entire life. To think he still couldn’t overcome that final hurdle in the end." The Evil-eyed White Tiger’s expression was tinged with sadness.

In the world of Desolate Beasts, the law of the jungle was even more pronounced.

Before the Tier Six Evil-eyed White Tiger, even an Advanced Tier Five Desolate Beast was nothing more than a meal. On the vast Demon Island, only the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon could be considered half an enemy and half a friend.

Hong Yu said, "The Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon contains the bloodline of the Dragon Race. I imagine you would gain significant benefits from obtaining it, right? It should also help you take that final step in the future!"

"No!"

But the Evil-eyed White Tiger shook its head. "There are several very powerful auras in the core region of Demon Island. This king does not wish to provoke them."

Hong Yu paused.

’No wonder the Evil-eyed White Tiger didn’t go to seize the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon.’

’It turns out it sensed Venerable Xiahuang and the other experts. It was worried that instead of getting the Flood Dragon, it would end up getting itself killed, so it stayed away.’

’What a cunning old tiger.’

While thinking this, Hong Yu smiled. "I know what you’re worried about. Don’t be afraid, I have a way to keep them from discovering you. What’s more, I can promise you that once we find the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon, we’ll split the benefits fifty-fifty. After it’s done, I can even find a way to take you out of this Sumeru Sea and into the wider world outside."

"Hm? Take me away?"

The Evil-eyed White Tiger’s eyes widened, staring intently at Hong Yu.

It had grown up here since it was young and had lived for countless years, never able to break free.

Even the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon had planned to break through to Tier Seven before leaving the Sumeru Sea, but it too had failed in the end.

Now, hearing that Hong Yu could take it away, the Evil-eyed White Tiger was instantly tempted.

But of course, it wouldn’t believe Hong Yu so easily. "How are you to make me believe you have the ability to take this king away?"

"Don’t resist!"

Hong Yu said.

The Evil-eyed White Tiger froze. It immediately felt a pulling force envelop it, making the fur all over its body stand on end and sending a shiver through it.

But when it saw Hong Yu’s clear gaze, a sense of trust welled up, and it stopped resisting.

The world spun, and its body appeared inside the space of the tower.

Little One was lounging in a rocking chair, munching on a piece of fruit. It glanced at the Evil-eyed White Tiger and said nonchalantly, "What are you looking at, you big ol’ tabby cat?"

"ROAR!"

The Evil-eyed White Tiger let out a low growl, about to get angry.

"Huhu?"

A cute little cry was heard.

Huhu’s crystal-gem-like eyes widened. It tilted its head and stood up on its furry hind legs, sizing up the Evil-eyed White Tiger.

The Evil-eyed White Tiger shuddered, an inexplicable light appearing in its eyes as it gazed at Huhu.

But before it could think any more about it, its body vanished again and returned to the mouth of the cave.

Hong Yu smiled. "This is a Treasure Space of mine. It can carry you away from here."

The Evil-eyed White Tiger studied Hong Yu carefully, seeming to have other thoughts, but it nodded. "Alright, I’ll cooperate with you. The Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon ultimately fell into the Fallen Dragon Pool, which is five hundred kilometers from here. This king can take you there, but you must promise to take me out of the Sumeru Sea afterward."

"You have my word!"

Hong Yu nodded.

Man and beast set off toward the Fallen Dragon Pool.

「At the same time...」

Near the Fallen Dragon Pool, located in the vicinity of Demon Island’s core region, powerful experts appeared one after another.

"This is the place where the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon fell!"

"There’s an Underwater Palace in the pool. It must be the Purple Thunder Winged Flood Dragon’s mansion. Unfortunately, it sealed the mansion, and it’s filled with arrays and restrictions. It won’t be easy to get in!"

"Forget all that, we have to break through the restrictions and get inside as soon as possible."

"Wait, the Eldest Prince has sent a secret order. He wants us to slow our assault on the Flood Dragon Mansion and coordinate with Xiahuang Ba and the others to ambush Hong Yu."

"Anyone associated with Hong Yu is to be killed without mercy!"

"Haha, with the thousands of experts we have here joining forces, Hong Yu is dead for sure, even if he had three heads and six arms!"

"We’ll just wait for him to arrive..."