Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 897: Chapter 896: Arrogant Genius

At this moment on the plaza, that gigantic Void warship reappeared.

Nine members from the Top Ten Super Sects stood upon it, the only sect absent being the One Slash Palace.

Many speculated that the previous incident with Su Han had caused a complete fallout between the One Slash Palace and the Five Great Super Sects. Although they hadn’t gone to full-scale war, any further interaction between the two was unthinkable.

When the Five Great Super Sects appeared, a startling blade hum suddenly resounded from the distant void. Immediately after, countless people on the plaza looked up to see a dense black mist rolling in. As it neared the plaza, the black mist quickly contracted, merging into a pitch-black long knife at its center.

Standing on the long knife were hundreds of people, led by Nangong Chenfeng, with Nangong Yu by his side. Her delicate face was cold and aloof. Upon seeing people from the Five Great Super Sects, an unrestrained wave of killing intent emanated from her.

”Is this the ’Soul Slayer Blade,’ one of the three great treasures of One Slash Palace, said to be capable of slaying Divine Spirits?”

”It’s said that the Soul Slayer Blade is a High-Grade Earthly Underworld Level weapon. Its terrifying sharpness alone, even without releasing, makes it hard for me to breathe.”

”What does this mean? One Slash Palace may have appeared at numerous grand events, but they’ve never arrived on the Soul Slayer Blade before. Is it truly incompatible with the Five Great Super Sects and trying to intimidate them?”

”I’m not sure. But I’ve heard that the Young Palace Master of One Slash Palace, Nangong Yu, was deeply enamored with Su Zun. When he was killed, Nangong Yu was furious, throwing a huge tantrum in the One Slash Palace and even threatening to dispatch One Slash Palace’s experts to kill those who had attacked Su Zun. Ultimately, the matter was suppressed by One Slash Palace.”

”I’ve heard that too. Su Zun was Su Zun, even the Young Palace Master of One Slash Palace fell in love with him. Bear in mind, Su Zun already had a wife and child, yet still garnered Nangong Yu’s affection.”

”Perhaps that’s why One Slash Palace supported Su Zun so vehemently? One of the Four Palace Masters mentioned before that the Palace Master of One Slash Palace had bestowed Su Zun with a Young Palace Order. Could it be they had long considered Su Zun as their son-in-law?”

”Alas, their statuses are too lofty for us to gossip about.”

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The crowd murmured in various voices. Though the words weren’t loud, the people from the Super Sects heard them but had no interest in pursuing the matter.

They couldn’t possibly forbid people from speaking, could they?

Ignoring the crowd, Nangong Yu’s expression grew colder as she saw members of the Five Great Super Sects staring at her. She snapped, ”What are you looking at? Believe it or not, I’ll gouge your eyes out!”

Her words instantly silenced the crowd.

No one had expected Nangong Yu to speak so brazenly in front of so many people, scolding others openly without restraint, especially since the other party was also a Super Sect and not weak.

”Hmph, such a bad temper.”

A young man from the Sword Immortal Tomb snorted coldly, frowning at Nangong Yu, clearly displeased by her arrogance.

His words made the faces of those from the Sword Immortal Tomb turn slightly grim. The person leading them, Moo Qinghai, shook his head and telepathically advised, ”Yuege, speak less. Let her say what she wants. Don’t mind her.”

”Why should I?”

The young man, whose Cultivation Base was at the Dragon God Realm Peak, replied disdainfully, ”Just because One Slash Palace spoils her doesn’t mean I have to! It’s one thing for her to be domineering in One Slash Palace, but to act so arrogantly outside, does she think being pretty allows her to do whatever she wants?”

His voice was loud, seemingly intended for Nangong Yu to hear.

Moo Qinghai frowned but ultimately sighed, saying nothing more.

This young man, named Chang Yuege, was one of the top talents in the Sword Immortal Tomb. Compared to him, Duanmu Ci, who had earlier visited the Gate of Deer Chasing, was insignificant.

The young man’s appearance wasn’t altered; it was Chang Yuege’s true appearance.

He was only twenty-eight years old and had begun cultivating at age ten, meaning he had only cultivated for eighteen years to reach his current Cultivation Base at the Dragon God Realm Peak.

Though it had much to do with the Sword Immortal Tomb’s nurturing, Chang Yuege’s aptitude was indeed remarkable.

Among the Sword Immortal Tomb geniuses entering the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal, Chang Yuege was present. He led the ten-member Sword Immortal Tomb delegation.

Perhaps because of his extraordinary talent, the entire Sword Immortal Tomb treated him as a treasured child, fostering not only his Cultivation Base but also an immensely inflated self-confidence.

The arrogance on Chang Yuege’s face was palpable. It was more than mere pride; it was sheer arrogance.

His attitude toward Moo Qinghai revealed much, as the latter was a Dragon Emperor Realm expert. While Chang Yuege didn’t disregard him, he didn’t seem to care much either.

Nangong Yu being spoiled by One Slash Palace was one thing, but in truth, he wasn’t much better.

”What did you just say?”

Nangong Yu’s face turned terrifyingly cold, her eyes fixed on Chang Yuege as she spoke chillingly, ”Say that again.”

”You think I’ll repeat what I said, just because you told me to?”

Chang Yuege sneered, ”I only say things once. Perhaps some people have the qualifications to make me repeat myself, but that person is definitely not you, Nangong Yu!”

”Courting death!”

Nangong Yu’s eyes glinted with murderous intent. Already enraged by Su Zun’s death, she could no longer suppress her fury.

In terms of status, she was the Young Palace Master of One Slash Palace, while Chang Yuege, despite his talent, was just a disciple.

In terms of Cultivation Base, though she wasn’t as strong as Chang Yuege, there was an explanation for it.

On ordinary days, even Moo Qinghai didn’t dare speak to her like that. Yet here was Chang Yuege, a mere disciple, daring to talk back to her.

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. Nangong Yu was about to strike.

However, Nangong Chenfeng stopped her, shaking his head, ”Ignore him. Consider his words as nothing more than wind. The Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal is about to open, don’t waste time on him.”

Nangong Yu hesitated for a moment but finally held back.

Meanwhile, Chang Yuege, upon hearing Nangong Chenfeng’s words, was infuriated. However, aware of Nangong Chenfeng’s status, he dared not retort, though he could still mock Nangong Yu.

”Everyone says the Young Palace Master of One Slash Palace has a big temper, and it’s true!”

Chang Yuege sneered, ”But all she has is a bad temper. She is about my age, yet she’s only at the Early Stage of the Dragon God Realm. Is it that One Slash Palace hasn’t nurtured her, or is her aptitude so poor?”

Hearing this, a murderous intent flashed in Nangong Yu’s eyes.

Even Nangong Chenfeng frowned and suddenly stared at Chang Yuege.