Ye Yun had not expected the Heavenly澜 Star Lord to collude with the Black Emperor; this was truly an enemy's meeting by chance.
From Elder Mei, Ye Yun had already obtained considerable information about the Black Emperor. Furthermore, Xing Wu had inherited Elder Mei's legacy, and sooner or later, she would be discovered by the Black Emperor. This meant that Ye Yun would inevitably have to confront the Black Emperor.
"Hahaha, young man, calm yourself, don't be impulsive. Hearing the name Black Emperor, has it made you understand something?"
Elder Xia smiled with satisfaction. Indeed, the moment the name "Black Emperor" was uttered, Ye Yun's gaze shifted. He believed Ye Yun was experiencing fear.
However, he was unaware that Ye Yun's true thought was: since a confrontation was inevitable, there was no need to show any deference.
"I don't know anyone called Black Emperor. The Heavenly澜 Star Lord intended to harm the people of the Heavenly Domain; his current plight is self-inflicted. As the Grand Master of the Myriad Realms, it is perfectly reasonable for me to cultivate in Heavenly澜 City, the main city of the Myriad Realms. Elder Xia, please leave."
"Do you truly refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeiture?"
"Hmm? I believe it is you who are refusing the toast and forcing the forfeiture?"
Ye Yun's eyes turned cold, and the Innate Star Power within him surged out, filling the sky.
Elder Xia's gaze sharpened. For the first time, he felt such a mysterious divine power. He wondered what kind of divine being this young man was. Could a Level One Great World truly produce such a genius?
He looked at the Heavenly澜 Star Lord beside him, hoping he would say something "truthful."
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord was also distressed. If he had known so much, he would not have rushed forward and been severely beaten just now.
"Elder Xia, why don't you make a move? This brat is just putting on a bluff."
"He is indeed bluffing, but if it becomes known that I, an elder, made a move, people will say I am bullying the young and weak. This is not appropriate."
"Ah?"
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord was utterly confused. Even at this point, he was still concerned with the chivalrous code. In his impression, were people from the Black Soul Domain truly so upright?
"Mm-hmm!"
Elder Xia cleared his throat, signaling the Heavenly澜 Star Lord to stop staring at him incessantly, as it was putting a lot of pressure on him.
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord quickly averted his gaze, then glared fiercely at Ye Yun.
"Ye Yun, you should understand the strength of the Black Soul Domain. The Black Emperor is invincible. Once he acts, not even a speck of dust will remain of the Heavenly Domain. Surrender now and you can still be saved."
"You trash dare to speak?"
Ye Yun's gaze changed, and starlight erupted from his eyes, instantly transforming into two beams of sword light that shot directly at the Heavenly澜 Star Lord.
"Ah?!"
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord was shocked. He hadn't imagined Ye Yun's strength to be so formidable that his mere gaze could condense such terrifying sword energy.
Elder Xia, seeing this, tossed out an incense burner-shaped divine artifact, placing it in front of the Heavenly澜 Star Lord.
After all, the Black Soul Domain and the Heavenly澜 Domain had joined forces. If the Heavenly澜 Star Lord were truly killed by Ye Yun, their Black Soul Domain would lose face, so they had to offer some protection.
"Crack!"
The sword energy struck the divine artifact. Although it did not pierce through, it caused the artifact to develop cracks.
Such an astonishing sight made Elder Xia's heart tremble rapidly.
"What is happening? This is a Seventh-Rank Divine Artifact, and his casual sword beam can inflict such destructive power?"
Elder Xia looked at Ye Yun again, realizing that this person's strength definitely surpassed that of an ordinary Peak Master God.
"Ye Yun, I will ask you one last time. Are you truly not handing over Heavenly澜 City?"
"Elder Xia, I advise you to leave quickly, otherwise, my Heavenly Sword may be stained with blood again."
"You!"
Elder Xia's face was filled with anger, but he dared not act rashly.
"Fine, to avoid people saying I am bullying the young and weak, I will not hold this against you today. However, you must understand one crucial point: if you provoke the Black Soul Domain, your Heavenly Domain is destined for annihilation!"
"Is that so? I am looking forward to it."
"Arrogant brat, you will regret this immensely. Let's go!"
Elder Xia turned and, taking the Heavenly澜 Star Lord with him, ascended into the void.
Watching their receding figures, Ye Yun frowned slightly. He needed to quickly enhance the strength of the Heavenly Domain and, if necessary, contact old acquaintances.
Black Soul Domain, Black Soul Hall.
"You returned so quickly?"
The Black Emperor looked at Elder Xia and the Heavenly澜 Star Lord below. Especially the latter, who appeared to have sustained heavy injuries, made him realize the matter had not gone smoothly.
"Lord Black Emperor, Ye Yun is indeed astonishingly talented. He is now positioning himself as the Grand Master of the Myriad Realms. The Heavenly澜 Star Lord stepped forward to duel him and was severely injured."
"Lord Black Emperor, Ye Yun didn't just beat me; he slapped your face!"
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord crawled forward, speaking loudly. However, he did not notice the coldness on the Black Emperor's face. He was completely immersed in his desire for revenge.
"Hey, hey!"
Elder Xia quickly reminded him. This fool was seeking death by saying Ye Yun had slapped the Black Emperor's face.
"Ah?"
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord had been beaten so miserably by Ye Yun that his head was spinning, and he hadn't understood Elder Xia's meaning.
"You were beaten savagely by Ye Yun, what business is that of mine?"
Suddenly, black light emanated from the Black Emperor's eyes, striking the Heavenly澜 Star Lord instantly. His body levitated.
"Ah?!"
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord finally understood that he had angered the Black Emperor, a suicidal act.
"Lord Black Emperor, it is all my fault. Please quell your anger, quell your anger."
"Hmph, Heavenly澜 Star Lord, I gave you an opportunity to cooperate, but you are useless. Now you are even trying to push the blame onto me. You are truly as foolish as it gets. What use is there in keeping you?"
"Spare my life, spare my life! I am willing to be an ox and a horse, serving Lord Black Emperor. Everyone in my Heavenly澜 Domain is the same; we are all Lord Black Emperor's slaves!"
This time, the Heavenly澜 Star Lord put forth all his strength, shouting loudly.
"Alas!"
Even Elder Xia could not bear to watch. To think that the lord of an Eighth-Rank Great World had fallen to such a state was truly lamentable.
"Hahaha, that's more like it. Heavenly澜 Star Lord, I will give you the chance to be a dog. Cherish it dearly."
"Yes, Lord Black Emperor is mighty. This time, I will offer you the entire Myriad Realms."
"Good, it is settled. Regarding the Heavenly Domain, I will handle it."
"Thank you, Lord Black Emperor. I await your command at any time."
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord, disregarding his injuries, repeatedly kowtowed on the ground.
"Good."
The Black Emperor was very pleased with his performance. He reached out and touched the Heavenly澜 Star Lord's forehead.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
A rotating black aura shot forth and entered the Heavenly澜 Star Lord's forehead.
"Ugh..."
The Heavenly澜 Star Lord felt his soul being seized. When he looked at the Black Emperor again, his expression was completely vacant, like a true slave.
"From now on, this dog is yours to command, Elder Xia."
"Yes, Lord Black Emperor!"
Elder Xia bowed respectfully, then looked at the Heavenly澜 Star Lord and shook his head slightly.