Ming Tian learned that the formidable commotion within the Shimo Heavenly Domain was due to Emperor Hongxuan's arrival. He immediately fled from the back mountain, abandoning the Shimo Heavenly Domain!
What business did Emperor Hongxuan have leading his troops here? Qian Chenruyi knew very well, "Oh? What does His Imperial Majesty want? Does he want me to hand over the person?"
Emperor Hongxuan smiled slightly, "That would be for the best, to avoid unnecessary complications for both sides."
Qian Chenruyi nodded, "Everything depends on what Your Imperial Majesty deigns to say. Whether such a person truly exists in our Shimo Heavenly Domain, or if it is… merely a rumor that has not yet been confirmed. How about this: you give me one month, and I will certainly provide Your Imperial Majesty with a satisfactory answer."
This was a jest. A month? Did the Holy Lord of this Heavenly Domain take Emperor Hongxuan for an idiot, unable to discern between the lines?
This was revenge for being extorted of one hundred million spirit stones by Emperor Hongxuan at Cloud's End, a grievance he still harbored.
Emperor Hongxuan's face turned completely cold, "Enough. Are you saying you refuse to hand over the person?"
Qian Chenruyi continued to play along, "Not at all, Your Imperial Majesty, what are you saying? Didn't this humble one ask for a month from you? Finding someone takes time, you can't rush it."
Emperor Hongxuan's divine eyes turned serious, "You may need a month, but I only need half a day. If you cannot, I am willing to do it for you."
Qian Chenruyi understood the underlying meaning. He detested people saying he "could not" more than anything. "Your Imperial Majesty! Do you take this place, Shimo Heavenly Domain, for your Cloud's End, or the City of Might? Huh? I've granted you a month, which is already going above and beyond. What more do you want?"
Emperor Hongxuan let out a hearty laugh, "Do you take me for a three-year-old child?"
Qian Chenruyi looked at the three thousand divine guards behind him, feeling a tremor of fear. "Wh-what… are you going to start a war?"
Emperor Hongxuan stepped forward, "I don't want to, but if you keep obstructing me, I don't mind leveling your Shimo Heavenly Domain."
"Arrogant!" Qian Chenruyi was enraged. "Do you think this is your Cloud's End? This is my Shimo Heavenly Domain! Do not be so presumptuous!"
Everyone on both sides summoned their respective magical artifacts. It seemed a great battle was imminent. It would not end peacefully without a fight.
Suddenly, Emperor Hongxuan unfurled a pair of Feathered Immortal Wings. He was mighty and imposing, his white dragon-soul robe fluttering without wind, exuding an aura of authority in all directions!
"This is…"
Sensing an inexplicably terrifying power about to descend, Qian Chenruyi panicked…
Emperor Hongxuan spread his arms, and dark clouds gathered in the sky, immediately followed by lightning and thunder!
A meteor slowly descended from the sky. Emperor Hongxuan controlled it… Suddenly! It plummeted down fiercely! Crashing into the midst of the Shimo Heavenly Domain's forces!
"Urgh!…"
A scene of carnage unfolded… Before they could even react, casualties piled up.
When the dust and blood mist dissipated, Qian Chenruyi's eyes widened in fury, "You actually… instantly killed a thousand of my disciples!"
"What?!" Yan Luo, Qiu He, and Qin Min were horrified.
The remaining seven thousand disciples were also shocked and terrified, "Insta… instantly… killed…?"
Emperor Hongxuan said, "Is it acceptable now?"
Qian Chenruyi broke out in a cold sweat and dared not move an inch, "Ac… acceptable."
Emperor Hongxuan gestured, "Issue my command: Search the heavens and earth, dig a thousand feet deep, and be certain to find the villain!"
The three thousand divine guards were filled with righteous indignation. Hui Wanshu exclaimed, "Your command shall be obeyed!"
Leading the three thousand divine guards, they bypassed thousands of people and went straight into the Shimo Heavenly Domain…
Qian Chenruyi's heart was still pounding. "This is the Floating Void Realm. The second time I've seen it. It's even more terrifying than the first time. Such fearsome power."