Chapter 1793: The First Emperor of the Alien Spirit Clan

Chen Yonghuang, one of the three emperors of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe and the most powerful and influential among them, manages all tribal affairs. It's no exaggeration to call him the tribe's foremost figure. How could he be this boy who has been following me, always referring to me as 'Young Master'?

If that's truly him, then what could be the identity of Luo Ruoxi, whom he addresses as 'Miss'?

A chill ran through Zhang Xuan's body; he no longer dared to speculate.

He had previously heard that the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe's strongest emperor had arrived on the Master Teacher Continent but remained untraceable. He never imagined that this formidable figure had been right beside him, disguised as a mere servant!

"Spirit Emperor..." Although the answer had already formed in his mind, hearing it confirmed, Chen Yonghuang Wuchen's expression turned grim, his fists clenching in anger.

The three emperors had coexisted for countless years. While internal strife was one thing, colluding with outsiders to target one of their own constituted a clear betrayal of their race.

Realizing this, he could no longer hold back. He looked up at Ancient Sage Yan Qing, who stood nearby, and stated, "It seems the Hundred Schools of Philosophers have long been in league with them!"

"By agreeing to Chen Linghuang's terms, we not only eliminate the strongest emperor of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe but also secure three centuries of peace. Why wouldn't we?" Ancient Sage Yan Qing replied calmly, his face betraying no emotion.

"Three centuries of peace?"

"Chen Linghuang has promised the Hundred Schools of Philosophers that if they cooperate in your elimination, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe will refrain from initiating any attacks for three hundred years," Ancient Sage Yan Qing explained.

"So that's it..." Chen Yonghuang gritted his teeth.

No wonder the Hundred Schools of Philosophers and the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, supposedly irreconcilable enemies, could coexist peacefully and even conspire against him. It turned out there was a conditional exchange.

As the strongest emperor of the Spirit Tribe, his death would severely weaken the entire tribe, a blow from which they might not recover for three centuries. Their promise not to attack was, in essence, a form of self-preservation.

However... if they committed to not attacking others, what guarantee was there that the Hundred Schools of Philosophers and the Master Teacher Pavilion wouldn't seize the opportunity to eradicate the Spirit Tribe?

"In that case, back at the Heavenly Secrets Hall in Fenggu City, you had already laid a trap for me, hadn't you?"

Bu Yu snorted coldly, casting a glance at Zhang Xuan nearby. "Back then, we used the Ruthless Man's sternum as bait to provoke your action. We then exploited the Heavenly Secrets Hall to shroud the heavenly mechanisms and conceal the presence of numerous Ancient Sages. We believed we could easily eliminate you, but unexpectedly, our plan was disrupted..."

At the Heavenly Secrets Hall, several Ancient Sages had been ambushed, patiently waiting for Chen Yonghuang to fall into their trap. However, this individual somehow materialized and, most critically, instantly killed an Ancient Sage expert before they could even escape. This display terrified everyone present, preventing any further intervention.

"This..." Hearing these revelations, Zhang Xuan finally grasped the situation.

No wonder the Hundred Schools of Philosophers had publicly sought to seize the Ruthless Man's sternum. It was all a protracted scheme to lure Wuchen.

Since he possessed the Ruthless Man's arm, he undoubtedly had a unique connection to the sternum. Using it as bait would indeed be irresistible.

As for the subsequent event where the skeletal remains were absorbed by his Tome of Heaven's Path, he hadn't said much, which must be connected to Luo Ruoxi.

Otherwise, it would be inconceivable for a dignified emperor to address a mere nobody like himself as 'Young Master'!

"So, when we went to Baixi Mountain in search of the Ancestral Mother Talisman, you had already formed an alliance then..." Chen Yonghuang continued.

At Baixi Mountain, one of the three individuals who accompanied Yan Xue was an Otherworldly Demonic Tribesman. Feeling suspicious at the time, he had excused himself from 'Miss,' returned to investigate, and ordered the forces attacking humanity to cease their advance.

However, before he could uncover anything substantial, he detected the appearance of the Ruthless Man's skeleton and immediately pursued it.

"Indeed!" Ancient Sage Yan Qing affirmed with a nod, making no attempt to deny it.

"Very well!" Having finished his inquiries, Chen Yonghuang closed his eyes, then abruptly opened them. A vast vortex swirled from his pupils, like an abyssal chasm. "It seems the Spirit Emperor has desired my death for a long time. However, with just you... killing me won't be so easy!"

Boom! As his voice faded, the boy-like figure slowly began to grow, an increasingly dense aura of slaughter radiating from him. In mere breaths, he reverted to his true form as an Otherworldly Demonic Tribesman, donning a crown and a golden dragon robe, every movement imbued with imperial dignity and majesty.

"It truly is Chen Yonghuang..." Zhang Hongtian's long sword at his waist vibrated incessantly, as if poised to surge out of its own accord at any moment.

Though he had never personally encountered this most powerful emperor of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, he had long heard the legends, and this figure matched them perfectly.

Not only was he stunned, but the other Ancient Sages also wore grave expressions, their vigilance palpable.

His reputation preceded him. The deterrent power of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe's foremost emperor was immense. Even though their own strength had reached the pinnacle of the continent, they understood that this individual could not be overcome by sheer numerical advantage.

Witnessing Wuchen revert to his true form as an Otherworldly Demonic Emperor, Zhang Xuan was left speechless.

While other Otherworldly Demonic Tribe experts, even those with Ancient Sage strength, would be detected by the Master Teacher Pavilion if they disguised themselves as humans, he had personally experienced the miraculous disguise talismans of Luo Ruoxi and understood their potency.

If Chen Yonghuang truly possessed one such talisman, he could disguise himself not just as a young boy, but even as Master Yang, and the Master Teacher Pavilion would likely be unable to discern his true identity.

Such talismans were truly terrifying. After disguise, even one's bloodline could not be detected, let alone other distinguishing features!

This explained why the formidable strongest emperor of the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe had remained untraceable since arriving in human territory.

As for how humanity and the Hundred Schools of Philosophers knew he had breached the seal and were able to lay out this scheme and ambush, it was likely connected to the Witch Soul Masters.

With these revelations, Zhang Xuan finally had a complete understanding of the situation.

It must have been a Witch Soul Master, hidden within the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe, who detected Chen Yonghuang's departure and secretly relayed the information to the Jiang family. The Jiang family then passed this news to the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, leading to the current elaborate setup.

The only remaining mystery was Luo Ruoxi's true identity and the role she played in these events.

"We know it won't be easy, but today, your escape is virtually impossible..." Seeing Chen Yonghuang revert to his true form, Ancient Sage Yan Qing knew a fierce battle was imminent. He consumed two pills to recover from the injuries he had sustained, then raised his halberd, his eyes glinting with murderous intent.

The Ancient Sages from both the Hundred Schools of Philosophers and the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe simultaneously raised their weapons.

Their extensive planning had all been for this very moment.

"My own kin want me dead, and the Hundred Schools of Philosophers desire the same... Heh!" With a prolonged roar, Chen Yonghuang turned his gaze to Zhang Hongtian and the Ancient Sages of the Master Teacher Pavilion. "And you?"

"Chen Yonghuang, my father and elder brother were both slain by your tribe. I've long considered myself your sworn enemy. Since you are the strongest emperor, let's settle this with a life for a life!""Our loved ones and friends also perished by your hands. Heaven is watching; today, even if we fall here, we shall kill you to bring peace to their spirits!""My Dao Companion was utterly annihilated by a single saber qi from you back then. To avenge them with my own hands today makes even death worthwhile!"Several Ancient Sages from the Master Teacher Pavilion advanced simultaneously, their bodies radiating intense killing intent.