Eternal God Emperor: Only I Am Emperor One

Chapter 265 Danger Level Nine
Zhang Ruochen, disguised as a dragon cultivator, acted quite arrogantly, unlike Di Yi who was previously easy to talk to, and insisted on entering the private room on the fifth floor of the Tianjue Pavilion.

The purpose, of course, was to force out the Heavenly Realm cultivators in the private room on the fifth floor.

In order to seize the Holy City of the Eastern Region, the Heavenly Realm faction has dispatched a large number of powerful figures this time. The Black Demon Realm, the Netherworld Temple, the Soul Realm, and the Heavenly Realm have all sent Nine-Step Saint Kings.

However, Zhang Ruochen's plan failed. Jiang Yunchong, the master of Tianjue Pavilion, took the initiative to show himself and gave up his private room, thus calming the dispute.

It was only then that Di Yi and Luo Shuihan met the Heavenly Absolute Pavilion Master for the first time. He was handsome and looked quite young, with an extraordinary aura about him.

More and more powerful individuals are entering the Heavenly Pavilion, preparing to participate in the upcoming auction.

"The Six Absolutes of the Netherworld Palace, the Shadowless Fairy Lianxi, the Black Demon Realm Jie Canghai, the Heavenly Emperor's Sacred Mansion Jueyan Fox... So many experts from the Heavenly Realm have actually come." Luo Shuihan listed all the Heavenly Realm experts who had appeared.

The six masters of the Netherworld Palace are all nine-step Saint Kings, while Jie Canghai and Jueyanhu are veteran Dao Domain Realm peak experts, whose strength is not much weaker than Blood Bee Asura King.

"They're not the strongest yet, they're here..." Di Yi said calmly, turning his gaze to the entrance of Tianjue Pavilion.

"It's actually him, Mr. Shenya, the geomancer sent by the Heavenly Court to help the Eastern Region Holy City repair the array inscriptions. Is he also a cultivator from the Heavenly Realm faction?" Luo Shuihan's expression darkened slightly.

A geomancer specializing in formations can set up a ninth-grade grand formation. If fully prepared, he has the strength to rival a Great Sage.

Even setting aside his mastery of formations, Mr. Shenya's spiritual cultivation must be at the very peak of the 59th level, making him virtually invincible below the Great Sage level.

The faction in the Heavenly Realm has invited such a figure to plot against the Holy City of the Eastern Region, clearly indicating their determination to succeed.

“A formation master is indeed a formidable opponent.” Di Yi rarely showed a serious expression.

Various forces arrived one after another, and soon, Jiang Yunchong, the master of Tianjue Pavilion, personally took the stage to preside over the auction.

The treasures at the auction came from a wide range of sources, most of which were brought by guests, including ancient sacred medicines from 100,000 years ago and fragments of supreme sacred artifacts.

Emperor Yi wasn't interested in most treasures, but he made one purchase: a Ten Luminaries Myriad Pattern Sacred Artifact suitable for Luo Shuihan, which he gave to her as a gift.

The auction was drawing to a close.

Four robust Saint Realm cultivators carried the last item to the suspended auction platform.

This auction item is several meters tall and is covered by a black cloth, making it very mysterious.

Di Yi, who had initially been uninterested, suddenly sat up straight, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

"Is this your goal for this trip?" Luo Shuihan asked with a look of curiosity.

"One of the goals."

Before the words were finished, the black cloth on the auction stage was torn off, revealing a black stone tablet several meters tall, which exuded a vast demonic aura.

For a time, all the cultivators on Tianjue Island were shaken.

"This is... the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving?" Luo Shuihan was equally shocked, finding it hard to believe that the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving would appear at an auction.

Di Yi's gaze was deep as he stared intently at the Heavenly Demon Stone carving on the auction stage.

The Heavenly Demon Stone Carving is one of the six great books of the Kunlun Realm and one of the ten great artifacts of the Kunlun Realm. Its value is immeasurable.

Each of the thirty-six Heavenly Demon Stone Carvings is more valuable than an ordinary Supreme Sacred Artifact, and holds unimaginable appeal for demonic cultivators.

The Black Demon Realm, ranked among the top 1,000 in the Western Universe, developed based on the rubbings of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carvings obtained from the Kunlun Realm 100,000 years ago.

As a member of the Heavenly Realm faction, the Dark Demon Realm has mobilized its entire force this time, all for the sake of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carvings.

"It is indeed the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving, the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram among the thirty-six stone carvings. The cultivation technique practiced by Jie Canghai of the Black Demon Realm is the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram."

"No wonder so many powerful figures from the Heavenly Realm faction have come to the Heavenly Absolute Pavilion. It seems they are here for the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map. But who put the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map up for auction? Could it be Jiang Yunchong?" Luo Shuihan frowned slightly, somewhat worried that the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map might actually fall into the hands of a cultivator outside the Kunlun Realm.

"Jiang Yunchong wouldn't take such a risk. It's probably someone else who put the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving up for auction."

As he spoke, Di Yi glanced at one of the private rooms on the fifth floor.

Even with the barrier of the formation, one could still sense the power of the person in the private room; the sense of threat he posed was no less than that of Mr. Shenya.

After a brief moment of shock, people in the Tianjue Pavilion began to make bids, wanting to buy the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram.

"If I offer three ancient sacred herbs that are 100,000 years old, plus a Taiyi Ancestral Stone, can I exchange them for the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram'?"

The one who spoke was Jie Canghai from the Dark Demon Realm.

For a moment, all around fell silent, stunned by the price he had offered.

The value of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carvings was naturally far greater than that of a few ancient sacred herbs that had been cultivated for hundreds of thousands of years. However, the cultivators present were all Saint Kings, and the treasures they could offer were limited. Jie Canghai's asking price was already quite shocking.

The Taiyi Ancestral Stone alone is a top-tier divine material capable of forging supreme sacred artifacts.

In the universe, there are ten supreme substances, and the Taiyi Ancestral Stone belongs to the five elements of ultimate substances.

With three ancient sacred herbs that are 100,000 years old, plus a piece of Taiyi Ancestor's artifact that is enough to refine a supreme sacred artifact, the seller in the private room on the fifth floor was already somewhat tempted.

Zhang Ruochen, who was also in a private room on the fifth floor, felt anxious. The Heavenly Demon Stone Carving was the core inheritance of the Kunlun Realm, and he could not sit idly by and watch it fall into the hands of the Black Demon Realm.

Thinking of this, Zhang Ruochen pushed open the gate, stood at the edge of the railing, and called out, "This prince also has a treasure. I wonder if I can exchange it for the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram'?"

Immediately, Zhang Ruochen took out a huge gourd and tossed it downwards.

"This is... the Mercury Gourd, a legendary divine fruit that grows on the Banana Tree, its value comparable to a supreme artifact." A sharp-eyed cultivator recognized the gourd's origin.

"The Mercury Gourd... truly a rare treasure." Jiang Yunchong appeared beside the Mercury Gourd, gently stroking it with his fingers, and a rich water-attribute spiritual energy surged from the gourd.

He looked towards the private room on the other side, where the customer was clearly the seller of the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map.

The private room remained silent, clearly as everyone considered their respective bargaining chips.

Just then, another arrogant voice rang out.

"I also possess a treasure; could I exchange it for the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram'?"

Emperor Yi stepped out of the gate and stood by the railing, his thousand-feathered phoenix robe fluttering in the wind behind him.

With a wave of his hand, a huge metal book flew out and hovered inside the Tianjue Pavilion. Even without being activated, it exuded a vast divine power and supreme might, condensing into illusory shadows of myriad beasts.

"This item is called the 'Treasure Mirror of Ten Thousand Beasts,' and it is the most precious treasure of the Ten Thousand Beasts Heavenly Palace in the history of Kunlun Realm."

When the Treasure Mirror of Myriad Beasts was revealed, even Jiang Yunchong's expression changed slightly.

As a cultivator from the Kunlun Realm in the Middle Ages, he understood the importance of the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror better than anyone else; in some ways, it was even more crucial than the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram.

Just then, the seller in the private room made a decision.

Jiang Yunchong glanced at Di Yi, maintained his smile, and cupped his hands, saying, "Congratulations, the seller thinks the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror meets his needs and has agreed to exchange it with you."

Di Yi was not surprised; the value of the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror was far greater than that of the Mercury Gourd and the Taiyi Ancestral Stone.

Unable to acquire the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram, Jie Canghai lost control of his emotions, unleashing a monstrous demonic aura that swept towards Di Yi.

“Young man, I am determined to obtain the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram. I advise you to give it to me willingly.”

Di Yi remained unfazed, standing by the railing. He merely snorted coldly, and then his spiritual thoughts surged forth, condensing into a seven-colored phoenix, which collided with Jie Canghai's holy might.

Bang!
All the defensive array runes of Tianjue Pavilion were activated, and powerful waves of holy energy surged out in all directions.

Hit by this mental attack, Jie Canghai staggered back a step, horrified, his previous arrogance gone.

"Such powerful mental cultivation! Just who is this person?"

“This person’s spiritual power is probably no less than mine, so it’s best not to provoke him right now,” said Mr. Shenya.

"The Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram is of great importance. How can I sit idly by and watch it be bought by someone else? I am determined to obtain this item. I beg Mr. Shenya for your help," said Xie Canghai.

Knowing the importance of the Heavenly Demon Stone Carving to the Black Demon Realm, Mr. Shenya did not try to persuade him further, saying, "Then we'll wait until we leave the Heavenly Absolute Pavilion before making a move against him. As long as he's still within the Eastern Region Holy City, he won't be able to escape."

After handing the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror to Jiang Yunchong, Di Yi successfully obtained the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram and turned back to the private room. "The Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror is the supreme sacred object of the Beast Taming lineage in the Kunlun Realm. Is it really going to be handed over to someone of unknown origin like this?" Luo Shuihan asked.

"Of course not, don't worry, no one can take away the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror. Besides, the person who sold the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram didn't intend for me to leave easily. The real show is just beginning. Shui Han, let me put you into my personal spatial treasure first. I need to go all out in the upcoming battle." Di Yi put away the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram and said seriously.

Luo Shuihan nodded, understanding that she couldn't help at the moment with her abilities.

"Be careful yourself."

As the auction ended, cultivators left Tianjue Pavilion one after another, while others chose to stay. Most of those who stayed were people who had bought treasures at the auction and were afraid of being targeted, so they dared not leave easily.

Di Yi, however, had no such reservations. He walked out of the private room on the fourth floor with an air of nonchalance, swept his gaze across the entire Tianjue Pavilion with a slightly provocative look, and then left without looking back.

Following closely behind, several powerful figures took over.

Zhang Ruochen stood by the window of the private room on the fifth floor, watching Di Yi's figure disappear into the distance, a thoughtful expression on his face.

When he bid for the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe painting earlier, Jiang Yunchong proactively revealed his identity via telepathy, telling him not to bid for it.

Jiang Yunchong originally intended to use the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map to kill someone else, hoping to pit the Heavenly Realm faction against the seller of the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Map.

Unexpectedly, a man from the Phoenix Clan appeared out of nowhere, disrupting his plans.

"Most of the Phoenix Clan's powerful members come from the Southern Universe. Could this person be from the Demon God Realm? Otherwise, he shouldn't dare to offend the Heavenly Realm faction so easily."

After flying eight hundred miles away from Tianjue Island, Di Yi took out a small boat and floated it on the sea. He sat cross-legged inside the boat, drifting with the waves.

Before long, a black, demonic light flew in from the horizon and transformed into two figures.

It was Xie Canghai and Mr. Shenya.

They weren't the only two chasing Di Yi, but only two of them were able to catch up.

"You've been waiting for us? It seems you're very confident in your abilities." Mr. Shenya carefully examined Di Yi, trying to deduce his origins.

“Young man, leave behind the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram, and I may let you go. Don’t think you can be arrogant just because you gained an advantage in the Heavenly Absolute Pavilion earlier. With the combined strength of this Saint and Mr. Shenya, you are no match for him. If you know what’s good for you, you might still live.” Xie Canghai’s tone was unfriendly, and he did not believe that Di Yi was really stronger than him.

Once a spiritual cultivator is brought close, their combat power will be greatly reduced. In a true life-or-death battle, Jie Canghai does not think the man in front of him is his opponent.

"Want the Heavenly Demon Blood Axe Diagram? What a coincidence, I'm also very interested in the 100,000-year-old ancient sacred medicine and the Taiyi Ancestral Stone that Mr. Xie possesses," Di Yi said with a smile.

"It's too late to make a deal now!" Xie Canghai sneered.

Di Yi smiled and shook his head: "No, no, no, it's not a transaction, it's just a simple desire to take it for myself, just like Mr. Xie's usual approach."

"You're courting death." Xie Canghai realized that the other party was mocking him, so he took out a huge battle axe and swung it at Emperor Chao Yi.

Di Yi's spiritual power surged between his brows, and a seven-colored phoenix instantly solidified. But almost at the same time, a powerful spiritual attack also came toward him.

It was Mr. Shenya who made the move.

Mr. Shenya's spiritual power was very strong, having already reached the peak of the fifty-ninth level. With a single move, he restrained the Seven-Colored Phoenix, creating an opportunity for Jie Canghai to get close.

The giant axe arrived in an instant.

The emperor remained unfazed, raised his hand and threw a punch, using pure physical strength to meet Jie Canghai's axe blow.

The fist's energy erupted, almost distorting space itself.

Jie Canghai was startled, sensing the terrifying power in that punch, and swung his giant axe down with all his might.

However, this strike, which was enough to injure an ordinary Dao Domain Realm expert, was easily received by Di Yi. The terrifying power was transmitted through the battle axe, and almost instantly, the flesh and blood of Jie Canghai's hands holding the battle axe exploded.

Holy blood stained his entire body red, and the giant axe flew out with him.

The power of a punch is so terrifying.

"What a physical strength!"

Mr. Shenya was startled, realizing he had underestimated his opponent, and immediately released planets to orbit around him.

These planets are the thrones of gods, and are inscribed with numerous array runes, representing their strongest methods.

"With such powerful spiritual strength and physical body, you are definitely not an unknown person. Who exactly are you?" Master Shenya activated the array star formation, and the overwhelming array patterns pressed down on Di Yi.

"Does it matter who I am?" Di Yi chuckled and threw another punch. His physical strength, comparable to that of a Dao Realm cultivator, poured onto Jie Canghai. Without the battle axe to stop him, Jie Canghai didn't have time to react. His entire holy body exploded like shattered porcelain, turning into a cloud of blood mist.

Di Yi emerged from the blood mist, holding two items in his hands: Jie Canghai's Sacred Source and his spatial bag.

After using his spiritual power to investigate, he found that the three ancient sacred herbs, each 100,000 years old, and the Taiyi Ancestral Stone were all inside his spatial bag.

Mr. Shenya's face was ashen, and he mobilized all the spiritual power in his Holy Heart to unleash his strongest array technique.

When a formation master goes all out, even a ninth-step Saint King at the Dao Realm must temporarily retreat.

Countless array patterns coalesced into holy arrows, gleaming with sharpness.

Although Di Yi was confident in his physical strength, he did not dare to try to take the blow head-on. He summoned something from between his eyebrows and held it in front of him.

It is the supreme sacred artifact obtained from the Conferred God Platform, the Burning Heaven Bell.

As soon as the crimson bronze bell appeared, it released a vast and supreme power. The supreme inscriptions on the bell revived and burst forth with supreme power, striking towards Mr. Shenya.

The array-patterned holy arrow collided with the supreme power, forming a terrifying annihilation force. Giant waves rose in the surrounding thousands of miles of sea, and cultivators in most of the Eastern Region Holy City felt the impact.

The holy arrow was annihilated by the supreme power, and the bell flew out, crashing into the sea. The crimson holy flames were extremely hot, with the power to burn the sky and boil the sea.

However, it did not directly hit Mr. Shenya, as most of its power was blocked by his array of stars.

When Di Yi landed on the top of the bell, he looked around but did not see any trace of Mr. Shenya. He only found bloodstains on the sea.

"His escape methods are quite impressive. A spiritual cultivator injured by a supreme artifact will inevitably have his combat power greatly reduced, so he is no longer a threat."

After killing Jie Canghai and injuring Shenya, Di Yi did not leave. Instead, he stayed where he was, looking into the distance.

On the sea, a small boat is slowly sailing towards us.

A figure with long, blood-red hair sat on the small boat.

Her long hair, like willow branches, drooped into the water, turning the surrounding seawater blood-red.

The newcomer was exceptionally handsome, with a somewhat effeminate appearance. He was clearly a man, yet he was more beautiful than some of the world's most famous fairies.

"First the Myriad Beasts Treasure Mirror, and now you've brought out a Supreme Sacred Artifact. I'm quite curious about your identity. As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be anyone like you in the Phoenix Clan of the Heavenly Court Realm," the blood-haired man said.

Emperor Yi stood on the Burning Heaven Bell, hands at his sides, and laughed, "I thought you wouldn't dare to show your face."

"Oh? The strength you just displayed was indeed formidable, but not enough to make me flee at the mere sight of you. I originally came to retrieve my belongings, but it seems that it will be more difficult than I imagined," the blood-haired man said calmly.

"With the Supreme Sacred Artifact in hand, are you sure you can be my opponent?"

The blood-haired man shook his head: "The Supreme Sacred Artifact is powerful, but it also depends on who wields it. Your physical strength and mental power are strong, but your martial arts cultivation should be far behind. Otherwise, he shouldn't have been able to escape that attack just now. The sacred energy required to activate the Supreme Sacred Artifact is extremely terrifying. After that attack, how much sacred energy do you have left in your body? How many more times can you activate it?"

Emperor Yi's expression hardened slightly. Martial arts cultivation was indeed his current weakness. It was quite difficult for an Eight-Step Saint King to activate a Supreme Saint Artifact. Even he could only launch four or five attacks at most.

"You are welcome to try and see if this supreme artifact in my hand can suppress you, an undead vampire expert of level nine danger."

Upon hearing this, the blood-haired man was slightly surprised. He slowly stood up, his long, blood-red hair flowing freely, and a vast surge of blood energy emerged, transforming into a cloud of blood.

"It's quite interesting that you were able to see through my true identity."

In the "Records of Ten Races and Ten Thousand Evils of Hell", only ten members of the entire Undying Blood Clan have a danger level of ten. The blood-haired man in front of us is named Xia Wenxin, and his danger level is as high as nine.

In other words, his strength ranks below ten among the Saint Kings of the Undying Blood Clan, and conservatively speaking, he could be ranked in the top fifty. In most merit battlefields, he would be qualified to become a commander.

(End of this chapter)