Master of the Demon Emperor

"Your sword?"

Nan Xiaopao asked in astonishment. She too could feel that Yin Tianlun's Imperial Sword was extraordinary, actually Qing Jushi's sword?

With a sorrowful face, Qing Jushi cursed and complained, "Yes! It's the only thing that accompanied me to the Ancient Wilderness, and I never expected that bastard to take it away..."

Despite cursing, he did not lift his foot to give chase.

Just like when facing Haotian Wuxiang earlier, one word described him—cowardly.

At the same time, outside the Imperial Palace, the cultivators were all in an uproar.

Gazing at Yin Tianlun, who was dust-covered thousands of meters away, they could hardly believe their eyes.

"What exactly is inside that palace to actually drive Yin Tianlun out?"

"Yin Tianlun wasn't crushed to death?"

"Be careful—there must be an evil spirit inside this palace!"

"This is the first time I've seen Yin Tianlun in such a sorry state."

"Yin Tianlun, what exactly is inside?"

Amidst the rubble, Yin Tianlun also heard the voices of the cultivators; his expression turned ugly.

He couldn't possibly admit that he was repelled by a demon at the Heavenly Void Realm—how would that look for his image?

He shouted loudly, "Inside is an Ancient Great Demon who has lived for countless years, its cultivation far surpassing the Realm of the Mahayana Wandering Immortal!"

No sooner had he spoken than hundreds of cultivators reacted as if struck by lightning, hastily retreating and distancing themselves from the Imperial Palace.

Inside the Imperial Palace, Su Yi and the other two also heard his words, and they could not help but laugh and cry at the same time.

Just then, Yin Tianlun, holding the Imperial Sword, charged again, intent on breaking into the Imperial Palace once more. Unfortunately, the palace's Array had already been activated. As soon as the Imperial Sword touched the palace gates, a powerful force, indescribable in its intensity, sent him flying back.

Hundreds of cultivators widened their eyes. Could there really be an old demon in the Imperial Palace that surpassed the Realm of the Mahayana Wandering Immortal?

Yin Tianlun, stubborn, began to furiously smash against the Imperial Palace, trying to break in, but was repeatedly sent flying.

"The defense is really strong!" exclaimed Qing Jushi, his face filled with excitement.

Su Yi nodded and said, "It's alright. Old swindler, what kind of person is the Ancient Desolation Supreme Emperor?"

Hearing this, Qing Jushi showed a look of regret and said, "He is duplicitous. Back then, he wanted to swear brotherhood with me, but I looked down on him. In the end, he courted others, and now he has become the Supreme Emperor known throughout all ages, commanding awe in the All Heavens Universe. But in my presence, he will always be a junior."

Duplicitous?

Su Yi frowned. Could what he suspected be correct?

Nan Xiaopao scoffed, "You talk as if all the big shots in the Ancient Wilderness were your juniors."

"Don't be like that, most of them are my grandsons," Qing Jushi waved his hand, sporting a dead serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Nan Xiaopao couldn't help but roll her eyes. If you're so formidable, how did you end up like this?

Boom, boom, boom—

At that moment, the Imperial Palace began to shake once again, suddenly rising into the air and stirring up clouds of dust.

Subsequently, the Imperial Palace transformed into a stream of light and vanished into the sky.

Yin Tianlun was furious—he had to kill Su Yi and the other two, otherwise, if today's disgrace were to spread, what face would he have left?

Moreover, the Imperial Palace was an essential artifact for his sect; he had to possess it!

Seeing Yin Tianlun in pursuit, hundreds of cultivators followed him.

Ten breaths of time later.

With a bang!

The Imperial Palace crashed into the forest, knocking down thousands of large trees, causing countless fierce beasts and birds to scatter in panic, and attracting nearby adventurers who had also come to the noise.

Gazing upon such a majestic Imperial Palace, they were all dumbstruck.

Soon after, Yin Tianlun arrived, followed by a group of cultivators, and the news of what had happened spread along with them.

"How is that possible? A Great Demon surpassing the Realm of the Mahayana Wandering Immortal?"

"Good heavens! Even Yin Tianlun can't deal with this demon?"

"We should leave, just in case there's danger, that would be trouble."

"You come to the Immortal Forbidden Zone and you're afraid of danger?"

"Maybe this palace is the legacy of an immortal!"

Beings discussed among themselves, and more and more started attacking the Imperial Palace, but to no avail.

After a while, the Imperial Palace took flight again.

In the following period, the Imperial Palace frequently flew and landed; sometimes it didn't hit anyone, other times it killed dozens of beings. Su Yie and the other two dared not leave the Imperial Palace, and other beings couldn't break in.

More and more beings began to pursue the Imperial Palace, and the news even spread outside the border of the Immortal Forbidden Zone.

Su Yie and Nan Xiaopao were cultivating inside the Imperial Palace, while Qing Jushi wandered around, occasionally triggering restrictions and causing trouble, which Su Yie couldn't be bothered to help him with.
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In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

The Imperial Palace went up and down hundreds of times, leaving Su Yie and the other two almost numb to it.

The news even reached within Emperor Su's Sect.

Emperor Jiang Mo: Demons are spotted in the Immortal Forbidden Zone, Su Yie, are you all right?

Savage Devouring Heavenly Mouse: I've already landed. The youngsters from the Southern Wilderness had better start shaking!

Yue Qinglong: I'm going to the Immortal Forbidden Zone too, targeting Haotian Wuxiang. I've taken on a new disciple and plan to challenge him.

Undying Emperor: Oh? In that case, I'll take Ye Wufa with me. Demon Emperor, can you teleport me over?

Ren Wolang: Where's my brother? He hasn't shown up for days, has he?

Qi Taxing: I'm going too. If Haotian Wuxiang is in the Immortal Forbidden Zone, it's surely for the sake of getting stronger; I cannot allow him to succeed!

...

Before long, more and more Members of Su Imperial Clan were preparing to head to the Immortal Forbidden Zone, beyond what Su Yie and Nan Xiaopao anticipated.

The matter of the Immortal Forbidden Zone was crucial, and Su Yie and Nan Xiaopao didn't reveal anything; they didn't expect the Imperial Palace's abnormal behavior to still make the news.

As if there were an invisible hand in the darkness, pushing Su Yie to the forefront of the storm.

"What should we do next?"

Nan Xiaopao asked nervously. If the Undying Emperor, Ye Wufa, Qi Taxing, and others were to teleport over, the matter of the Immortal Gate would inevitably be exposed.

Su Yie took a deep breath and said, "We'll cross the bridge when we come to it; let's lay low for now."

Li Huahun had already been gone for several days; it would be understandable if they disappeared following him.

Just then, a beam of light fell in front of Su Yie and Nan Xiaopao, revealing a figure within it, indistinct in features but with a commanding presence, like an emperor of eternity, capable of shouldering the heavens.

Nan Xiaopao jumped in fright, while Su Yie frowned.

"Celestial Authority Demon Star, I didn't expect you to arrive in the Immortal Forbidden Zone so quickly. You haven't disappointed this emperor," said a voice, belonging to the Ancient Desolation Supreme Emperor, which followed, clearer now than in the Imperial Sea Palace and laced with laughter.

Su Yie replied gravely, "Hasn't the Imperial Palace already acknowledged me as its master?"

"Indeed, it has acknowledged you as its master, but I left behind some instructions to make you grow strong quickly," answered the Ancient Desolation Supreme Emperor, his words causing Su Yie's frown to deepen.

Why was he so eager to have Su Yie grow strong?

"Xiao Gu!"

The voice of Qing Jushi suddenly came through; then, Qing Jushi appeared next to Su Yie.

The figure of the Ancient Desolation Supreme Emperor wavered slightly upon seeing Qing Jushi, as if overtaken by strong emotions.

"What, you don't recognize me?" Qing Jushi asked, flicking his head with a carefree smile, then suddenly remembering he no longer had hair, his smile turned awkward.