Immortal Martial Emperor

"What’s going on?"

Hong Yu’s expression shifted slightly.

To the side of the Celestial Dragon Warship, a massive dark shadow had appeared out of nowhere. The Celestial Dragon Warship was barely half its height.

At this moment, the enormous shadow was bearing down on the Celestial Dragon Warship. If not for the sailors desperately steering to avoid it, the ship would have already capsized.

One must remember, the Celestial Dragon Warship was over a hundred meters tall, which gives an idea of just how immense this shadow was.

"What is that?"

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes, staring intently.

Beside him, Landy’s face suddenly darkened. "Damn it, why did we have to run into him here?"

"Who is he?" Hong Yu asked.

Landy gave a wry smile. "The flag flying on that ship bears the image of a mighty white tiger. It’s a vessel from the White Tiger Duchy."

"The White Tiger Duchy? Didn’t you say the White Tiger Duchy and the Black Tortoise Duchy are both among the Four Great Dukedoms? Why is their ship less than half the size of the Black Tortoise Battleship?" Hong Yu asked, confused.

Landy said sullenly, "This isn’t the White Tiger Battleship, but a smaller-class Tiger King Warship. If I’m not mistaken, the person on that warship should be Zhang Weihu, the son of the White Tiger Duchy’s Prince Shoulder-to-shoulder. I’ve met Zhang Weihu before and even clashed with him."

As Landy spoke, his expression was clearly grim.

Hong Yu was perceptive and intelligent.

One look at Landy’s face told him the conflict between him and Zhang Weihu was anything but simple. Otherwise, why would Zhang Weihu, the esteemed Crown Prince of the duchy’s Prince Shoulder-to-shoulder, ram the Celestial Dragon Warship right as they were about to reach the Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom?

As Hong Yu was pondering this, a disdainful and mocking laugh came from the White Tiger warship. "Tsk tsk, isn’t this Landy of the Ice Kingdom? Oh my, I’m so sorry. Your Celestial Dragon Warship is just too small. My sailors aren’t very skilled and failed to spot it in time. We bumped into you by accident. Truly, my apologies!"

Landy’s face alternated between pale and livid; he looked furious.

The Celestial Dragon Warship was the Ice Kingdom’s most powerful seafaring vessel; its specifications were by no means small.

In the entire, vast Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom, aside from the Ancient Kingdom itself and the Four Great Dukedoms, the Celestial Dragon Warship was already among the Peak tier of warships.

Yet the other party claimed the Celestial Dragon Warship was too small to see. This was not just an insult to the Ice Kingdom, but a blatant provocation!

SWOOSH!

A flash of white light, and a young man dressed in magnificent, ornate robes descended.

He wore white robes, his hair was styled high, and his eyes were like a tiger’s. His eyebrows were like swords, and when they twitched, it was as if Sword Edges were clashing.

His entire being radiated an aura that was both domineering and flamboyant.

"Zhang Weihu, who gave you permission to board the Celestial Dragon Warship?" Landy demanded, his face ashen.

As a first-tier Kingdom below the Four Great Dukedoms, the Ice Kingdom had frequent dealings with the four major powers.

His grudge with Zhang Weihu had started at a banquet hosted by the White Tiger Duchy.

Zhang Weihu had insisted on fighting Landy. The battle ended in a draw with both sides injured, and Zhang Weihu had hated Landy ever since.

This time, while piloting the Tiger King Battleship to the Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom, he happened to come across the Celestial Dragon Warship and ordered his men to ram it.

Zhang Weihu’s domineering gaze swept brazenly across the Celestial Dragon Warship, ignoring Landy entirely. Instead, his eyes landed on Xu Wudi, who had just emerged from her cabin.

Xu Wudi’s figure was exceptionally captivating, her curves pronounced and alluring, threatening to burst from her fiery red, tight-fitting leather armor.

Like a fiery rose, she was enough to set any man’s blood boiling.

"Well now, what a little chili pepper!"

Zhang Weihu laughed heartily. In a flash, he rushed toward Xu Wudi, his face a mask of greed and lust. "Tsk tsk, what a little beauty. Staying in a small place like the Ice Kingdom would be a waste of your looks. Why don’t you come with big brother? I guarantee I’ll make you feel ecstatic!"

Xu Wudi had been startled awake by the Tiger King Battleship’s impact. The moment she left her cabin, she found Zhang Weihu lunging at her.

How could she not be furious?

"Get lost!"

With a cold shout, Xu Wudi lashed out viciously with the Dragon and Phoenix Long Whip in her hand.

The Fifth-grade Middle-level Primordial Weapon pulsed with vast, potent energy.

BUZZ!

With a sharp crack, the long whip struck at Zhang Weihu.

Zhang Weihu showed no fear. Instead, the greedy and fiery possessiveness in his eyes grew even stronger. "Tsk tsk, what a feisty little chili pepper. Hahaha, I love women like you the most! The more you struggle when I play with you, the more thrilling it is for me!"

As he spoke, Zhang Weihu gathered a white light in his right hand.

A white storm danced in his palm.

SWISH!

The moment the storm touched the Dragon and Phoenix Long Whip, it forced it aside. With a swift grab and pull, a force great enough to snap a Dragon Sinew sent the unprepared Xu Wudi stumbling.

"Haha, beauty, come to big brother’s arms!" Zhang Weihu laughed boisterously, his eyes filled with lecherous light.

Just as Xu Wudi was about to be pulled into Zhang Weihu’s embrace...

Hong Yu, who had been watching coldly from the side, finally made his move!

His Divine Demon Wings unfurled abruptly. Six wings shrouded in black light made him look like a Demon God descending from the heavens. With a SWOOSH, he appeared between Zhang Weihu and Xu Wudi.

He raised a hand, unleashing a fist of azure light.

"Hmm?"

Zhang Weihu’s gaze darkened, a sneer appearing on his face. "Where did this stray cat or dog come from, daring to meddle in my business? You’re courting death!"

As he spoke, he too shot out a palm.

The palm strike was casual.

But the Palm Light was thunderous, like a Thunderous Force, like ten thousand horses stampeding. The momentum was so immense it was terrifying.

BOOM!

The collision of the fist shadow and the Palm Light erupted with a powerful shockwave.

Zhang Weihu’s eyes flashed like lightning, a hint of surprise in them. He clearly hadn’t expected Hong Yu to be able to withstand his palm strike head-on.

"Let go!"

A low growl, like that of an enraged Desolate Beast, exploded from Hong Yu’s throat. It was like rolling thunder, vast and powerful.

Zhang Weihu was about to speak when he felt a tremendous force travel up the whip. With a SNAP, he lost his grip, and Hong Yu snatched the whip back.

Hong Yu grabbed Xu Wudi and leaped back, putting distance between them and Zhang Weihu.

"Oho, not bad! You’ve got some skill!" Zhang Weihu said, shaking his wrist.

His gaze, cold as lightning and filled with blatant killing intent, fixed on Hong Yu.

Ignoring him, Hong Yu turned to Xu Wudi. "Are you alright?"

Xu Wudi, her shock subsiding, nodded. "I’m fine!"

"Good."

Hong Yu nodded.

Being ignored once again provoked Zhang Weihu.

He twisted his neck, producing a series of CRACKING sounds from his bones that was enough to make one’s skin crawl.

"Landy, is this your pet dog? So unruly. Is this how the Ice Kingdom conducts itself?" Zhang Weihu shot a cold look at Landy.

Landy’s expression was extremely ugly.

On his own Celestial Dragon Warship, Zhang Weihu was acting however he pleased, his words flippant and arrogant, showing him absolutely no respect. This deeply provoked Landy.

He snorted coldly. "Zhang Weihu, this is my Celestial Dragon Warship. You are not welcome here. Get out, now!"

"Heh heh, your Celestial Dragon Warship? I hear this is the biggest warship your Ice Kingdom has? Tsk tsk..."

Zhang Weihu stroked his chin, chuckling strangely. "Tell me, if the Celestial Dragon Warship and my Tiger King Warship were to collide, which one do you think is tougher?"

A blatant threat!

Landy’s gaze was incredibly dark. "Zhang Weihu, don’t push it!"

"Push it?"

Zhang Weihu said arrogantly, "I, Zhang Weihu, have never known the meaning of ’pushing it.’ If you don’t want your Celestial Dragon Warship to be rammed, sunk, and turned into a laughingstock, then have this dog of yours kneel, kowtow, and beg for my forgiveness. Let me cripple his cultivation and put a collar on him to serve me. Then, hand over that little beauty to serve me well. Otherwise, my Tiger King Warship won’t be holding back!"

"Zhang Weihu..."

Landy gritted his teeth, enunciating each syllable, his eyes spitting fire.

But Zhang Weihu was unfazed. "Our battle back then ended in a draw, with both of us injured. But in the years since, my progress has far surpassed anything you could hope to match. This time, I am completely confident in competing for one of the hundred Unparalleled True Dragon positions. And you? Hahaha, I bet even you have no confidence in yourself, do you?"

Landy’s expression changed abruptly.

It wasn’t anger, but dejection and powerlessness.

His talent was by no means weak, but the thought of the gap between him and Zhang Weihu felt like an insurmountable peak.

Landy’s talent was strong, he even had a chance to make a name for himself in the True Dragon War.

But...

Vying for the position of an Unparalleled True Dragon?

He truly had no confidence!

Zhang Weihu picked at his ear, speaking impatiently, "Hurry up and make your choice! Agree to my terms, and I’ll let you proceed safely to the Xiahuang Ancient Kingdom. Otherwise, you can all prepare to swim there!"

"I..."

For a moment, Landy was at a loss.

Hong Yu sighed softly, took an Arrow Step forward, and said coolly, "I thought the experts of the White Tiger Duchy were all dragons among men. I never expected they’d have a disgraceful piece of trash like you."

"Oh?"

Zhang Weihu’s eyes widened.

The corners of his mouth lifted slightly. Though he was smiling, it gave off an incredibly sinister feeling. "You dog actually have some backbone, much more than your master! Haha, I’ve changed my mind. I think it’s better not to cripple your cultivation. That way, I can lead you around by a collar, and whenever someone pisses me off, I can let you loose to bite them!"

With every word and action, he didn’t forget to mention ’dog’ and ’collar’, making it clear he was certain of his victory over Hong Yu and didn’t see him as a threat.

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes, and a low "heh heh" rumbled in his throat.

Anyone who knew him would realize that Hong Yu was now enraged!

Landy’s heart tightened. He tugged on Hong Yu’s sleeve and sent a secret message: ’Hong Yu, don’t be rash. This Zhang Weihu is incredibly powerful, a true genius capable of becoming an Unparalleled True Dragon...’

"’An Unparalleled True Dragon, you say? I’ve been wanting to see one for myself for a while now!’"

A playful look appeared on Hong Yu’s face.

The corners of his lips curved into a graceful arc, full of pride and defiance. He beckoned to Zhang Weihu with his finger. "Zhang Weihu, right? Today, I have a few words for you!"

"Hmm?"

Zhang Weihu was taken aback.

Hong Yu grinned, a wild and brazen smile.

A smile that was both domineering and arrogant!

His tone sounded calm, but it was laden with gunpowder. "There’s a saying: ’A good dog doesn’t block the path.’ We were sailing along just fine, but then a mad dog like you rushed out. How vexing! But it just so happens I have a nickname: ’The Dog-Beating Captain.’ I specialize in beating down vicious dogs that block the way, just like you!"

"Hm? Are you calling me a dog?" Zhang Weihu narrowed his eyes, a dangerous light glinting within them.

The aura radiating from him was already immense, rippling outwards in all directions like waves.

It shifted in an instant, powerful and resolute, disturbing the very space around him and kicking up fierce gales.

The flags on the masts whipped about violently.

The vast Haoran aura suppressed the sea, making countless experts feel a tremor in their hearts.

"Hahaha..."

Zhang Weihu suddenly burst into wild laughter. Just as everyone was getting confused by his laughter, Zhang Weihu’s gaze sharpened, and he shouted coldly, "What an arrogant brat! Not even the Celestial King himself could save you today!"

"I’ve been waiting for this moment!"

Hong Yu grinned, revealing the short-tempered, battle-hungry genes hidden within him. With a low roar, he charged forward...