Chapter 1959: Eternal Night Palace

Xu Yang truly wasn't trying to scare the other party with his words; it was simply the truth.

The Nightless Emperor's insular approach, combined with his control over the immensely powerful blue life essence, allowed him to endlessly amplify the strength of the sea beast powerhouses within his domain. In the long run, this would inevitably affect the survival system of all sea beasts in the entire Sea of Martial Gods. At that point, disaster and proliferation would fully descend.

Upon hearing Xu Yang's words, the individual clad in crimson armor directly waved a hand, signaling all the surrounding sea beast warriors to retreat. He then led Xu Yang directly to the peak of a mountain at a nearby base. This location was occupied only by Xu Yang and the Third Legion Commander's brother (Pearl's brother); even Pearl herself did not follow.

The man's objective was clear. He calmly spoke to Xu Yang after embedding his personal divine artifact into the ground. "As one of the Nightless Emperor's Ten Guards, I absolutely cannot grant you passage so easily. However, to be frank, I greatly admire your character and desire an opportunity for a fair fight against you. If you win, you'll naturally have an unobstructed path forward. As for whether you can achieve your ultimate goal, that will depend on your own capabilities. Of course, if you fail to defeat me, please leave immediately. I can also pretend you never set foot in the Nightless Empire's territory."

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. To show his absolute respect for his opponent, Xu Yang did not approach this fight with the playful attitude he had before. Instead, he immediately unleashed his most formidable power.

In an instant, a Tai Chi totem, interwoven with black and white, appeared beneath the feet of the red-armored man. Simultaneously, all his movements were completely restricted by Xu Yang. At the same moment, an incredibly brilliant sword light hovered above his head. The potent aura of the sword light was so fierce that it sealed off every single pulsation of his body's meridians.

This meant that no power could forcibly break free in the face of this mighty sword light. The Third Legion Commander was utterly stunned. He truly hadn't expected Xu Yang to be this powerful. Compared to Xu Yang, he was like heaven and earth; they were not on the same level at all. He also began to feel fortunate about the decision he had made earlier. If he had unhesitatingly sent his sea beast warriors to attack Xu Yang, his current faction would likely be a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.

"I lost! I'm completely convinced. I'm simply not on the same level as you, sir. You may leave now."

Xu Yang smiled and nodded. "Regardless, you've made things convenient for me here. If there's an opportunity in the future, I can help you become the true ruler of the Nightless Empire."

Upon hearing Xu Yang's words, the Third Legion Commander in front of him indeed showed a surprised expression. "Are you suggesting you harbor more schemes? If that's the case, I would never let you pass, even if it cost me my life. After all, I am still a guard of the Nightless Emperor, and I have no desire to usurp him."

Xu Yang shook his head with a helpless smile. "Currently, that is indeed your mindset, because your loyalty and faith have not been shaken. However, if one day you discover that the Nightless Emperor you follow is far from what you imagined, but rather a being tainted with sin, and that the entire Nightless Empire needs a truly powerful leader to emerge, then you might be willing to accept my invitation."

After speaking, Xu Yang transformed into a streak of light and vanished from the mountaintop, flying towards the core area where the Nightless Imperial Palace was located. The Third Legion Commander remained rooted to the spot, Xu Yang's words echoing repeatedly in his mind.

Although the Nightless Empire was established on a considerably large island, reaching the Imperial Palace swiftly was no challenge for Xu Yang, given his movement speed and ultimate mastery of laws. That very night, an incredibly brilliant sword light suddenly appeared above the clouds, and Xu Yang's powerful aura rapidly enveloped the entire Nightless Imperial Palace.

Xu Yang knew he had to act quickly. If the allied armies of the major empires truly entered the Sea of Martial Gods, he wouldn't be able to waste any more time with the Nightless Empire. Therefore, he had to fully understand the Nightless Emperor's true intentions before the dark forces made their move. To achieve this goal, Xu Yang was well aware that he only needed to employ thunderous methods to sweep away all obstacles in his path, allowing him to meet the Nightless Emperor and expose his true face in the shortest possible time.

Not only did Xu Yang think this, but he also put the idea into action. Perhaps only he possessed such overbearing strength, hovering alone with a single sword above the Nightless Imperial Palace. In the darkness, the Nightless Imperial Palace resembled a dark castle, exuding a chilling and grim atmosphere. Simultaneously, upon sensing Xu Yang's powerful aura, the sea beast warriors guarding the palace perimeter immediately appeared at their respective posts, entering a state of rigorous readiness for battle.

"Who dares to approach? How audacious! To invade the Nightless Imperial Palace, you must truly be tired of living!"

Below, three leaders from the Ten Great Legions emerged simultaneously. Each possessed power comparable to that of the Third Legion Commander, virtually surpassing human martial artists at the Martial God entry level. Three figures successively flew into the air, surrounding Xu Yang's position.

Xu Yang coldly swept his gaze over the three leaders, a faint disdainful smile appearing on his face. "Your ranks are insufficient. Have your Nightless Emperor appear in person. I truly do not wish to slay you, these so-called commanders, at the entrance of your Nightless Imperial Palace." Xu Yang's words were utterly arrogant. In the eyes of the three grand commanders, Xu Yang's actions were tantamount to seeking death.

As expected, the three did not hesitate further. Since the opponent had arrived at their doorstep, they had to respond with thunderous retribution. The three simultaneously erupted with incredibly powerful martial arts auras. Although they were sea beasts, their immense strength, combined with the transformative effects of the special blue life essence, had already allowed them to transform halfway into human forms and to wield the powerful forces created by human martial artists. At that instant, three incomparably formidable beams of light converged above their heads.