Chapter 1600: Initial Encounter

Isn't Bai Ziqi's trip to Goldenflame Plain precisely to investigate Emperor Jiuyou?

Facing the combined might of Qingyang and Bai Ziqi, He Xiao, no matter how stubbornly he resists, will only survive a few more days.

If He Lingchuan had no backup plan, he would be feeling deep unease right now. But he was all smiles:

Chapter 1585: First Encounter

Bai Ziqi and Qingyang stood side-by-side, their gazes coldly fixed on He Lingchuan. These two powerful beings, arriving together, undoubtedly placed immense pressure on He Lingchuan.

He Lingchuan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his inner unease. He smiled slightly and said, "Bai Ziqi, Qingyang, I didn't expect you two to come in person. It seems you're quite concerned about Emperor Jiuyou's affairs."

Bai Ziqi snorted coldly, "He Lingchuan, do you think you alone can stop us? Emperor Jiuyou's matters are of great importance; we won't let any clue slip away."

Qingyang also said coldly, "Since you know our purpose, hand over everything you know obediently. Otherwise, we won't mind resorting to force."

He Lingchuan smiled slightly, "Oh, are you so confident you can get the information you want from me? Don't forget, I am Emperor Jiuyou's confidant."

As he spoke, He Lingchuan's aura suddenly surged, and a powerful energy field instantly enveloped the entire Goldenflame Plain.

Bai Ziqi and Qingyang exchanged glances and simultaneously released their own auras, creating a standoff of equal power against He Lingchuan.

The air around the three seemed to solidify, and the tense, confrontational atmosphere made it hard to breathe.

Just then, He Lingchuan suddenly let out a cold laugh, "Since you insist on knowing about Emperor Jiuyou, then I shall grant your wish!"

No sooner had he spoken than his figure flickered, appearing instantly before Bai Ziqi and Qingyang. Both reacted swiftly, attacking simultaneously, but He Lingchuan's offensive showed no signs of slowing, growing stronger with each move.

Bai Ziqi and Qingyang were forced to fight with all their might, and a fierce exchange ensued. Amidst flashing blades and clashing swords, Goldenflame Plain seemed to transform into a battlefield.

He Lingchuan's exceptionally fierce assault made both Bai Ziqi and Qingyang struggle. They couldn't help but wonder if they had underestimated this seemingly ordinary confidant of Emperor Jiuyou.

Just as the two sides were locked in a stalemate, a dazzling beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, shooting directly towards He Lingchuan. He Lingchuan quickly dodged, but was still hit on the shoulder, blood splattering.

"Who's there?" He Lingchuan roared, looking up.

A figure descended from the sky; it was Bai Ziqi's senior martial brother—Bai Zihan.

"Senior Brother!" Bai Ziqi exclaimed.

Bai Zihan said calmly, "It seems you two need help."

He Lingchuan sneered, "Hmph, so it's Bai Zihan. But even if you come, you won't change my fate."

With that, he launched another fierce attack on Bai Zihan. The three became entangled, and the scene grew even more intense.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly rang out: "Stop!"

A figure rapidly approached from a distance; it was Emperor Jiuyou himself.

Emperor Jiuyou's expression was grave, his gaze sweeping over Bai Zihan, Bai Ziqi, and Qingyang before finally resting on He Lingchuan.

"He Lingchuan, how dare you attack my subordinate? Ridiculous!" Emperor Jiuyou said coldly.

He Lingchuan's face changed, and he quickly knelt down to bow, "Your Majesty, I merely wished to test their strength, with no other intentions."

Emperor Jiuyou snorted, "Test? Do you think I don't know your true intentions? Since Bai Zihan and Qingyang are here, it seems you're quite interested in my affairs."

Bai Zihan stepped forward, "Emperor Jiuyou, we do wish to understand some things about you. May we discuss them with you?"

Emperor Jiuyou pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded, "Very well. Since you've all come, then follow me."

With that, Emperor Jiuyou turned and left, followed closely by Bai Zihan, Bai Ziqi, and Qingyang. Seeing this, He Lingchuan also quickly followed.

The group arrived at a secluded cave dwelling, and Emperor Jiuyou gestured for them to enter.

"Since you've all come, I won't hide anything," Emperor Jiuyou said gravely. "I do possess some secrets regarding the Heavenly Dao, which is also why I could become Emperor Jiuyou."

Bai Zihan and the others listened to Emperor Jiuyou's narration, their brows furrowed. It turned out that the secrets Emperor Jiuyou possessed were astonishing.

"So, what exactly do you intend to do?" Bai Ziqi asked.

Emperor Jiuyou smiled slightly, "What do I intend to do? Naturally, to control this world and become its sovereign."

Emperor Jiuyou's words made everyone present gasp. To control this world and become its sovereign—this was undoubtedly an earth-shattering ambition.

Bai Zihan said solemnly, "Emperor Jiuyou, your ambition is too great. Even if you possess the secrets of the Heavenly Dao, you cannot truly become the sovereign of this world. Doing so will only invite the Heavenly Dao's punishment."

Emperor Jiuyou sneered, "The Heavenly Dao's punishment? Hmph, I have long transcended the Heavenly Dao's constraints. As long as I possess these secrets, no power can stop me."

Bai Ziqi frowned, "Then how do you intend to realize your ambition? By force?"

"Precisely, I will rely on force!" Emperor Jiuyou declared loudly. "Only immense power can allow me to become the sovereign of this world. And you are the first obstacles to my goal!"

With that, Emperor Jiuyou sharply waved his hand, and a powerful surge of energy instantly swept out, rushing towards Bai Zihan and the others.

Bai Zihan and the others quickly channeled all their strength to resist, but Emperor Jiuyou's power was simply too immense for them to contend with immediately.

He Lingchuan stood by, observing coldly, a sneer playing on his lips. He thought to himself, "It seems Emperor Jiuyou's ambition is truly vast. But this is also a great opportunity for me."

Just as Bai Zihan and the others were struggling, a dazzling beam of light suddenly descended from the sky, shooting directly towards Emperor Jiuyou.

Emperor Jiuyou quickly raised his hand to block. From the light, a figure flew out—a man dressed in white.

"Who are you?" Emperor Jiuyou asked coldly.

The man said calmly, "I am an envoy of the Heavenly Dao, sent by its command to stop your mad actions."

The appearance of the white-clad man shocked everyone present. He actually claimed to be an envoy of the Heavenly Dao, sent to stop Emperor Jiuyou's insane actions.

Emperor Jiuyou narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "An envoy of the Heavenly Dao? Hmph, you are merely a small envoy of the Heavenly Dao. What right do you have to stop me?"

The white-clad man said calmly, "I come on behalf of the Heavenly Dao, so naturally I have the right to stop a madman like you, who attempts to subvert it. Do you truly believe that with the mere fragments of Heavenly Dao secrets you possess, you can become the sovereign of this world? How ridiculous."

Emperor Jiuyou sneered, "Ridiculous? Heh, you are merely deceiving yourself. I have already transcended the Heavenly Dao's constraints. What right do you have to stop me?"

With that, Emperor Jiuyou waved his hand again, and a powerful surge of energy swept towards the white-clad man.

The white-clad man's eyes turned cold. With a wave of his hand, a dazzling light instantly dissolved all of Emperor Jiuyou's attacks.

"Do you still not understand? What you possess are merely superficial aspects of the Heavenly Dao; you cannot truly control it," the white-clad man said calmly. "Now, I will let you personally experience the power of the Heavenly Dao."

With that, he brought his hands together, and an overwhelming surge of energy instantly erupted, hurtling directly towards Emperor Jiuyou.

Emperor Jiuyou's expression changed, and he quickly channeled all his strength to resist. But that energy was simply too immense for him to withstand.

Just then, He Lingchuan suddenly attacked the white-clad man.

"He Lingchuan, how dare you—" Emperor Jiuyou roared.

But He Lingchuan merely sneered, "Emperor Jiuyou, I support your ambition. However, I don't intend to let you enjoy sole dominion over the world!"