The Qi Cultivation Emperor Who Snatches Brides, do you think you're funny?

Emperor Yun froze instantly. The voice seemed to carry an invisible magic, causing every nerve in his body to tense up instantly.

"They're here! They're here! This confirms for me that the person who's coming is indeed that person—the current Emperor Tai Xuan!"

Emperor Yun was filled with terror. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant. His past interactions with Emperor Tai Xuan came to mind one by one. Every time he faced Tai Xuan’s unfathomable strength, he would feel a sense of powerlessness. And now, this feeling was even more intense.

In his haste, he disregarded everything else and pushed his speed to the limit. He unleashed the great divine power of "Shifting Stars" with his feet, and with each step, space seemed to be torn apart and then healed in the blink of an eye, traversing countless distances in a single stride.

In this desperate escape, Emperor Yun finally appeared outside the Xuanming Forbidden Zone.

The familiar, mysterious mist enveloped him, like a natural protective barrier, causing him to breathe a slight sigh of relief and relax his tense nerves a little. He stopped and looked back at the empty void behind him, his eyes still filled with deep apprehension and fear.

"Phew... I'm finally free for now. How could the Great Emperor Taixuan suddenly appear there? Today's events are truly bizarre. It seems that the Eastern Wilderness is becoming increasingly turbulent." Emperor Yun muttered to himself, calming his wildly beating heart while pondering the strange events that had occurred that day.

He was well aware of the prestige of the Great Emperor Tai Xuan. He was a figure in the cultivation world whose mere stomp could cause tremors in all directions. Although he had rarely shown his face in recent years, his remaining power was still there, and no one dared to easily provoke him.

Oh, you can't say that. There will always be fools who will try to pull a tiger's whiskers.

Like the supreme ruler of the wolf pack.

Today, Li Xuan first displayed a strength that made even him tremble with fear, and then the Great Emperor Tai Xuan seemed to be appearing and disappearing behind him. The secrets involved made Emperor Yun feel increasingly uneasy.

"No, we need to go back and discuss this matter thoroughly with the other supreme beings of the forbidden zones. Perhaps there's something of great importance concerning the safety of our entire Xuanming Forbidden Zone hidden behind this." Emperor Yun frowned, having already made up his mind.

With a solemn expression, Emperor Yun slowly walked towards the depths of the Xuanming Forbidden Zone, taking each step with extreme caution, as if he were afraid that the slightest carelessness would once again attract the relentless pursuit of Emperor Taixuan.

He knew the extraordinary nature of the Great Emperor Tai Xuan, especially his experience of successfully proving himself as an emperor during that dark turmoil, which weighed heavily on Emperor Yun's heart like a mountain, making him dare not slack off in the slightest.

That dark upheaval was a nightmare for the cultivation world. Powerful figures from all sides emerged like swarms of locusts crossing a river, and the entire world was shrouded in a frenzied and chaotic atmosphere.

Countless hidden powerhouses emerged from the shadows, engaging in fierce battles to seize the legendary treasure that could change the world and break through limits.

At that time, the world lost its color, the laws were in chaos, every inch of space was filled with the aura of blood and slaughter, everywhere were the booming sounds of colliding supernatural powers, and the unwilling roars of the powerful when they fell.

In an era teeming with powerful figures, rife with conflict, and where everyone was blinded by greed and desperately vying for a chance to succeed amidst the chaos, it was nothing short of a miracle that Emperor Taixuan was able to stand out and successfully attain the Dao and become an emperor. No, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a near-mythical feat.

Emperor Yun pondered to himself. The situation at the time was intricate and complex, with various forces checking and balancing each other while also being hostile to one another. Every powerful figure was wary of those around them, for trust proved far too fragile in the face of absolute temptation. Yet, even so, Emperor Taixuan was able to find that sliver of opportunity for enlightenment amidst all these crises and obstacles, firmly grasp it, break through all obstacles, and ultimately achieve the position of Emperor. The strength, wisdom, and unparalleled fortune required behind this were truly chilling.

What Emperor Yun found even more incredible was that in the years after Emperor Taixuan became emperor, the entire cultivation world unexpectedly maintained a relative peace and there were not many large-scale upheavals.

Normally, when a new emperor is born, various forces would constantly stir up trouble in order to test his bottom line or to try to gain benefits from him. However, in reality, everything is calm, as if everyone has willingly accepted the rule of Emperor Taixuan.

But Emperor Yun knew in his heart that beneath this calm exterior, there must be many unknown reasons hidden, but the truth was perhaps only known to Emperor Tai Xuan himself.

Emperor Yun remembered that on several occasions, he had accidentally seen Emperor Taixuan appear near some forbidden areas. At that time, Emperor Taixuan exuded an aura of majesty that made people dare not look directly at him. Wherever he passed, the space seemed to automatically make way for him, as if he were the master of this world.

What shocked Emperor Yun the most was that he once witnessed a supreme being from a forbidden zone meet with Emperor Tai Xuan. After some unknown conflict, the two exchanged only a few blows, and the usually arrogant and domineering supreme being fell helplessly at the hands of Emperor Tai Xuan, his life force rapidly dissipating. That scene was like a brand, deeply etched into Emperor Yun's mind, making him feel fear every time he recalled it.

But when he told the story, no one believed him. The other powerful figures either thought he was exaggerating, fabricating such an absurd story to show off his extensive knowledge; or they thought he was mistaken. After all, in everyone's understanding, the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Zone was already a being standing at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, and there were very few people who could contend with him, let alone kill a Supreme Being so easily. This was simply beyond their imagination.

Emperor Yun shook his head helplessly, sighing inwardly. What did it matter if others didn't believe him? He had witnessed it with his own eyes. The power and mystery of Emperor Tai Xuan were deeply etched in his heart.

Now that he could feel the faint aura of the Great Emperor Tai Xuan again, Emperor Yun dared not be careless in the slightest. He had to return to the Xuanming Forbidden Zone as soon as possible to discuss the events of the day with the other supreme beings of the forbidden zones.

As Emperor Yun ventured deeper into the Xuanming Forbidden Zone, the mysterious mist around him grew increasingly dense, with the power of laws faintly flowing within it, as if it were a self-protective mechanism of the forbidden zone, discerning the identity of those who entered.

Upon hearing the voice, Emperor Yun looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Soaring Dragon Supreme emerging from a cave emitting a faint glow. The Soaring Dragon Supreme stood tall and straight, wearing a black robe embroidered with golden dragon patterns. The dragon patterns seemed to be alive, faintly shimmering with spiritual light, revealing his extraordinary nature.

His face was resolute, and his eyes revealed an innate arrogance. Every move he made exuded domineering power, making him a renowned figure in the Xuanming Forbidden Zone.

Seeing this, Emperor Yun smiled wryly, paused briefly, and then said, "Brother Tenglong, I did encounter some troublesome matters today. My return in such a sorry state is unavoidable." Supreme Tenglong frowned slightly, his eyes filled with surprise. He looked Emperor Yun up and down, then chuckled and said, "Oh? For you to be in such a sorry state, you must have encountered an extremely powerful figure. What exactly happened? Tell me, I'm curious what kind of being could make you, Emperor Yun, so cautious."

Emperor Yun laughed heartily, but there was a hint of bitterness in his smile. He slowly said, "Brother Tenglong, I may have encountered Emperor Taixuan today, which is why I rushed back to the Xuanming Forbidden Zone."

The Supreme Dragon was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter as if he had heard a joke: "Emperor Tai Xuan? Hahahaha, Emperor Yun, are you kidding me? Although Emperor Tai Xuan has some reputation, he shouldn't be so frightening to you. He just appeared by chance. What's there to be afraid of?" As he spoke, he shook his head, his eyes revealing undisguised disdain.

In the eyes of the Soaring Dragon Supreme, while the Great Emperor Tai Xuan had indeed successfully attained Emperorhood amidst that dark turmoil, he had rarely appeared in the cultivation world over the years. Even if he had some glorious achievements in the past, those were merely moments of past glory. He was confident in his status as the Supreme of the Xuanming Forbidden Zone, possessing world-destroying power, and residing within this mysterious and unpredictable zone teeming with powerful figures. He believed he could even contend with a Great Emperor, and had no need to be overly wary.

"Emperor Yun, have you been in seclusion for too long these past few years and become too timid? So what if the Great Emperor Tai Xuan appears? Does he think he can single-handedly storm into our Xuanming Forbidden Zone and wipe us all out?" Supreme Tenglong's lips curled up slightly, and he continued with a hint of sarcasm, "I don't believe he has that ability. Our Xuanming Forbidden Zone is protected by numerous restrictions and formations, and we Supremes are also stationed here. If he dares to come, we will make sure he doesn't return."

Emperor Yun frowned, looking at the disdainful look on the face of the Soaring Dragon Supreme. He sighed inwardly. He knew that the Soaring Dragon Supreme was always arrogant and conceited, but today's matter was definitely not as simple as the other party thought.

He quickly stepped forward and lowered his voice, saying, "Brother Tenglong, don't underestimate Emperor Taixuan. You haven't witnessed his power firsthand. During that dark turmoil, powerful figures from all sides fought for that rare treasure. Yet, Emperor Taixuan emerged victorious from that complex and competitive situation, where everyone was eyeing the throne. The strength, wisdom, and luck he displayed are all things we can't easily match."

Soaring Dragon Supreme waved his hand dismissively, interrupting Emperor Yun: "Hmph, so what? It's just good luck. In such chaos, it's not unimaginable to become an emperor by chance. Besides, the cultivation world has been peaceful these past few years, and we haven't seen Emperor Taixuan accomplish anything significant. I think he's just all talk and no action."

Emperor Yun shook his head helplessly and continued to persuade him, "Brother Tenglong, you don't know this, but I have personally witnessed the Great Emperor Taixuan appearing near some forbidden zones. The majestic aura he exuded was so overwhelming that people dared not look directly at him. The space around him automatically parted, as if he were the ruler of this world. Moreover, I personally witnessed a supreme being from a forbidden zone fight him. In just a few moves, that supreme being was powerless to fight back, his life force quickly dissipated, and he perished on the spot."

Upon hearing this, the Soaring Dragon Supreme was slightly taken aback, but then burst into laughter: "Emperor Yun, what you're saying is even more outrageous. Do you think I'm as easy to fool as a three-year-old? A Supreme of a Forbidden Zone is a being standing at the pinnacle of the cultivation world. How could he be so easily killed by the Great Emperor Tai Xuan? Perhaps you saw it wrong at the time, or perhaps you deliberately fabricated such an absurd story to exaggerate the Great Emperor Tai Xuan's strength."

Emperor Yun smiled bitterly to himself. He knew this would be the outcome, since when he told others about it, no one believed him either.

Knowing the terrifying power of the Great Emperor Tai Xuan, he disregarded the doubts of Supreme Tenglong and said urgently, "Brother Tenglong, everything I said is true, without the slightest falsehood. Today, when I went out, I sensed the faint aura of the Great Emperor Tai Xuan, which is why I hurriedly fled back, fearing I might be in some dangerous situation. I feel there must be something fishy about this matter, perhaps something of great importance concerning the safety of our entire Xuanming Forbidden Zone is hidden behind it, which is why I rushed back to discuss it with everyone."

Seeing that Emperor Yun was speaking so seriously, the disdain on the face of the Soaring Dragon Supreme lessened slightly. He frowned slightly and began to ponder in his heart.

Although he still didn't quite believe that Emperor Taixuan was as powerful as Emperor Yun had said, Emperor Yun wasn't the kind of person who liked to make empty promises. The fact that he rushed back so hastily today must mean that he really had some concerns.

"Hmph, even if what you say is true, so what if the Great Emperor Tai Xuan appears? Our Xuanming Forbidden Zone is not to be trifled with. If he dares to do anything untoward, do you think we Supreme Beings are afraid of him if we join forces?" Supreme Being Tenglong laughed, inwardly thinking that Emperor Yun was too cowardly.

He even instantly killed a Supreme Being. Does Tai Xuan have that ability?

As for the dead Wolf Clan Supreme, it's very likely that Tai Xuan orchestrated some kind of conspiracy; whether the Wolf Clan Supreme is truly dead or not is another matter entirely.

No one can be sure.

Just then, the other supreme beings of the forbidden zones seemed to have noticed the commotion and emerged from their respective secluded cultivation locations, rushing towards the location of Emperor Yun and Supreme Being Tenglong.

Each of them exuded a powerful and mysterious aura, making the atmosphere in this area even more solemn. Everyone's eyes fell on Emperor Yun, their eyes filled with questions, clearly wanting to know what had happened to make Emperor Yun return to the forbidden area in such a hurry and disheveled state.

Did they find out it was because they encountered Tai Xuan?

They all laughed.

A supreme divine sense probed out of the forbidden area, and in an instant, a scene spanning ten thousand miles appeared in his mind. "Tai Xuan? Come out and meet me!"

His voice rang out from outside the forbidden area, while he himself was inside, laughing heartily, "What's so scary about Tai Xuan?"

"If Tai Xuan dares to show himself, I'll kill this old emperor with a single finger!"

Yang Zhizun laughed heartily, but at that moment, he felt a chill run through his body.

A hand reached out from behind him and pressed down on his head. In an instant, his Dao, the power of laws, and everything else vanished.

"Are you looking for me?"

(End of this chapter)