While in Battle Through the Heavens, one can pre-appoint oneself as an emperor.

Chapter 405 First Hearing of the War Emperor's Name

The vast world, the far north.

This so-called far north is actually a general term, encompassing the northern border of the Great Thousand Worlds, the area bordering the extraterrestrial evil races, and dozens of adjacent continents.

Because of the constant covetousness of the extraterrestrial evil races, the situation in this region has always been unstable, making it difficult for a supercontinent to rise.

However, it is also because of the threat from the extraterrestrial evil race that some of these continents even have Heavenly Sovereign powerhouses stationed there, and their overall strength is even greater than that of super continents like Tianluo Continent.

The vast continent of Wanren.

The name of this continent comes from the towering snow-capped peaks that stretch endlessly across the land, piercing the sky.

Among the many continents in the far north, it is neither a standout with its sharp edge nor a weakling to be underestimated; it belongs to the average type.

And atop a snow-capped peak deep within this continent, gale-force winds, sharp as knives, howl and swirl, swirling and grinding the ice atop the cliffs until it becomes even more translucent.

Suddenly, the void shrouded in the gale trembled violently, twisting like ripples on water. The next moment, spiritual light shone brightly, as if two figures were stepping through the air, instantly overpowering the howling wind. This caused the spirit beasts hidden around the snow-capped peak to lie in wait, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Two figures stepped out of the air, and with a light touch of their toes, they landed steadily on the ice crystals atop the snow-capped peak.

"The wind and snow are swirling. There are many such icy and snowy continents in the world, especially in the far north. I sensed that the place we are currently in is either the Xuanbing Continent or the Wanren Continent, which is in line with our expectations."

Qing Yanjing steadied himself, and a wisp of spiritual energy quietly spread from his fingertips, probing the surrounding world. In just a moment, he reached a conclusion.

After all, when in a lower plane, it is impossible to accurately pinpoint the coordinates within the vast world.

Therefore, when Chen Xiao moved that lower plane earlier, he could only set the landing point within the range of the far north.

In retrospect, it wasn't a mistake.

Chen Xiao nodded slightly upon hearing this, then asked, "What level of strength do these two continents possess?"

Previously, when he was with the Luo Shen Clan, he had focused on cramming on all kinds of information about the Great Thousand Worlds, but what he learned from books was ultimately superficial, and it was impossible to understand everything about this vast world with just that.

Even most native inhabitants of this vast world cannot possibly know the full extent of the situation on every continent.

In comparison, Qing Yanjing, who has traveled extensively and has seen much of the world, definitely has an advantage in this regard.

As soon as Chen Xiao finished speaking, Qing Yanjing chuckled and explained slowly, "Any continent that is close to or borders the extraterrestrial evil race is not much different in strength. Although these two continents do not have Heavenly Sovereign experts in charge, in terms of strength, they can still rival the Tianluo Continent. In fact, this is a result that the Great Thousand Palace has intentionally maintained."

"The Great Thousand Palace—" Chen Xiao murmured softly, his fingertips lightly twirling, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes.

Seeing his expression, Qing Yanjing assumed he knew nothing about the strongest force in this Great Thousand World, so she chuckled and explained, "The Great Thousand Palace is extremely special, far beyond the reach of ordinary forces. In the Great Thousand World, it surpasses all super forces and ancient clans, truly deserving the title of the number one force in the Great Thousand World!"

"It is special because this power only truly reveals its strength when the evil races from beyond the realm launch a large-scale invasion. In the peaceful times we live in now, the Great Thousand Palace is merely a symbol."

"According to the ancient rules, 99% of the Heavenly Sovereign powerhouses in the Great Thousand World are recorded in the Great Thousand Palace. After review, they can become guest elders of the Great Thousand Palace. The remaining few special cases are basically powerhouses like you who have just entered the Heavenly Sovereign realm and have not yet revealed their strength."

"As for those Heavenly Sovereigns who have stepped into the Saintly Realm, they will be honored as Elders of the Great Thousand Palace. However, unless the Great Thousand World faces annihilation, these guest elders and elders will not need to serve the Great Thousand Palace."

"Therefore, in a sense, the Great Thousand Palace is more like an alliance of the Great Thousand Worlds. Only when a great calamity is about to occur will it integrate all the top forces scattered in various places to jointly resist external enemies."

"But don't underestimate it just because it's a symbol now. Its hidden power far exceeds your imagination, it just rarely shows itself."

"Furthermore, the Great Thousand Palace holds an extremely high position in the Great Thousand World. Even my Futu Ancient Clan has always treated it with respect. When traveling outside and facing those top forces, sometimes the title of a guest elder of the Great Thousand Palace is more useful than the status of an elder of my Futu Ancient Clan."

"Now that you have advanced to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm, you can be considered a giant in the vast world. Once you make a move in the future and your reputation spreads, if nothing unexpected happens, people from the Great Thousand Palace will come knocking on your door soon. Be careful not to offend them then."

Looking at Qing Yanjing's rather earnest expression, Chen Xiao couldn't help but smile and then nodded slightly.

He has always held in high esteem those predecessors who stepped forward in times of crisis to protect the world.

After all, they are not the parasites of peaceful times who speak grandly but act entirely differently.

"Someone's coming, let's take a look."

Sensing a remarkable aura rapidly approaching, Chen Xiao's smile faded slightly, his gaze hardening as he looked in the direction from which the aura was coming.

Qing Yanjing also became serious. She also sensed the strength of the newcomer. He was actually a high-level Earthly Sovereign with a powerful and refined aura. He was only one step away from the Great Perfection of the Earthly Sovereign realm.

In just a few breaths, a ray of light pierced through the swirling snow and came into view of the two.

The newcomer was a middle-aged man dressed in a snow-white robe. As his robes fluttered, a faint, icy spiritual energy swirled around him. The moment he appeared, the surrounding wind and snow subsided somewhat.

As soon as he landed, his gaze swept over Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing like a hawk, but his expression suddenly became serious after taking a look.

His senses spread out like a tide, trying to probe the depth of the two people's cultivation, but when he touched Chen Xiao's body, it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea, with no feedback at all, as if the person standing in front of him was not a living person, but an unfathomable, vast snowfield.

As for Qing Yanjing, although his aura was not as unfathomable as Chen Xiao's, it was still like flowing clouds obscuring the moon, far more powerful than Chen Xiao's.

Upon sensing it, the newcomer's expression immediately changed slightly.

In particular, the faint but powerful aura emanating from Chen Xiao, though seemingly indifferent, caused his heart to sink. It was a tremor from the depths of his soul, exactly like the Heavenly Sovereign he had once met from afar!

Clearly, this is a Heavenly Supreme expert!

Moreover, he was a completely unknown Heavenly Sovereign.

But how could such a person appear on the Wanren Continent?

The middle-aged man was deeply shaken and dared not be negligent in the slightest. He quickly withdrew his spiritual power, bowed respectfully to the two, and said in an extremely respectful voice, "I am Ling Cang, the Palace Master of Qingxue Palace. I was unaware that the Heavenly Supreme was coming to the Wanren Continent. I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the wind and snow seemed to quiet down a bit, leaving only his slightly trembling clothes, revealing the unease in his heart at that moment.

The strength of a high-ranking Earthly Sovereign is enough to make him a powerful figure in any ordinary continent, but in front of a Heavenly Sovereign, he is like an ant trying to shake a tree, utterly insignificant.

Since ancient times, the Heavenly Sovereign has been an insurmountable barrier standing in front of all cultivators. It may seem like only a step away, but in reality, it is as different as heaven and earth!

Sensing the tension in the other person's voice, Chen Xiao nodded calmly and said in a gentle tone, "No need to be nervous. We're just passing through and happen to have some questions for you."

Upon hearing this, Ling Cang's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, quietly settled down, and his tense back relaxed a bit.

He quickly looked up, his respectful expression still unchanged: "It is my honor to be able to answer your questions, gentlemen. I will answer them to the best of my ability. If you gentlemen do not mind, please come to Qingxue Palace so that I can show you some hospitality."

Although Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing both looked extremely young, cultivators should never judge a book by its cover.

For the strong, time is but sand slipping through their fingers; appearances are meaningless. When faced with someone whose true nature is impossible to discern, respectfully addressing them as a senior and referring to oneself as a junior is undoubtedly the safest course of action.

Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing exchanged a glance, their eyes subtly shifting as they reached a tacit understanding and both nodded.

Since we will be based in the far north, we will inevitably have some interaction with the top powers there, so it's good to make contact with them beforehand.

"Alright." Chen Xiao's lips curled into a faint smile. "But there's no need for a big fuss, keeping it simple will do."

"yes!"

1.

Half an hour later, inside a magnificent hall.

The hall was warm and inviting, a stark contrast to the frigid cold of the towering snow-capped peaks outside. Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing were already seated on the guest seats on either side of the main seat, while Ling Cang, as the hall master, dared not take the place of the head of the hall and chose a side seat below.

Beside him sat two elderly men, both dressed in snow-white robes, with solemn expressions and calm, restrained auras. They were both Earthly Sovereign Elders of the Qingxue Palace.

However, it's only a lower-ranking position.

After exchanging greetings, Ling Cang turned to Chen Xiao and Qing Yanjing, speaking respectfully: "My lords, although there are other elders in the hall, they are all of insufficient strength and would offend your eyes and ears. Therefore, we have only invited Elders Lin and Mo to accompany you. The two elders are in charge of the hall's teaching affairs and external affairs, and are quite familiar with the situation of the Wanren Continent. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly. He and Qing Yanjing had already gotten to know each other on the way here.

The Qingxue Palace is quite powerful, even slightly surpassing the renowned Daluo Heaven Domain of the Tianluo Continent. With three Earthly Sovereigns presiding over it, it can be considered a top-tier force on the Wanren Continent.

Chen Xiao's fingertips twitched slightly, as if he was pondering for a moment. Then, a wisp of spiritual light wrapped around his fingertips, and a piece of paper filled with information appeared and slowly floated to Ling Cang's front.

"Take a look at these people's files first. Have you heard any news about them on the mainland recently?"

The list on the paper contained the names of the other nine people who had ascended to the Great Thousand World with him.

More than a year has passed since the last time we inquired about these people.

Of these nine people, Chen Xiao only knew that the old dragon emperor Zhu Kun and Chen Lin had gone to the Divine Beast Plains to seek opportunities. Judging from the time, their training in the Divine Beast Plains should have ended long ago.

The Soul Emperor remained near the Skull Continent, while Bodhi helped plot the Ancient Heavenly Palace on the Tianluo Continent.

Apart from these four, the remaining five, including Chen Xiao, have all disappeared without a trace.

Chen Xiao wasn't worried about their safety, but he had his own plans.

Next, he will definitely focus his energy on the important matter of moving the Dou Qi Continent. Once the Dou Qi Continent is successfully moved to the far north, he can officially establish the Zi Xiao Palace.

Therefore, it is time to recall these people.

Ling Cang dared not be perfunctory in the slightest. He took the paper with both hands and scanned it word by word with a solemn gaze. After reading it, he quickly handed it to Elders Lin and Mo beside him for review.

Chen Xiao's gaze remained fixed on the three people's faces. Seeing the unusual expressions on their faces, he knew that he would surely gain something.

Elder Mo, who was in charge of foreign affairs, tightened his grip on the paper, and his surprise was almost palpable. He clearly knew a lot about some of the people on the list.

"How is it?" Chen Xiao asked calmly, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The moment he finished speaking, Qing Yanjing, who was sitting quietly to the side, slightly raised her hand and made a gesture in the air. The paper that was still in Elder Mo's hand turned into a stream of light and floated straight back into her palm.

She looked down at the information on the paper, her long eyelashes trembling slightly.

In fact, she had always been very curious about Chen Xiao's past, but she had some concerns in her heart, and every time she wanted to ask, she would swallow her words back.

Several times, when Chen Xiao started to bring up old stories from the lower planes, she would subtly change the subject, as if deliberately avoiding something.

But times have changed, and things are different now.

Chen Xiao has already reached the Heavenly Supreme Realm, and the matter of shifting the Dou Qi Continent has been put on the agenda. At this critical juncture, even if she wanted to continue to avoid it, it would be of no use. She could only be forced to calm down and delve into the people and events hidden in Chen Xiao's past.

Upon hearing Chen Xiao's question, Elder Mo quickly stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and bowed respectfully, replying, "I dare not deceive you, sir. I have heard of all nine of them on this paper."

"You know all about it?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow, his tone revealing a rare hint of surprise.

Elder Mo nodded hurriedly and explained, "The beings in the vast world are countless, and it is common for people to have the same name. However, the person you are looking for has at least the cultivation level of the Supreme Realm. Such a person is quite prominent in the world, so there is absolutely no possibility of confusion due to having the same name."

Chen Xiao nodded slightly, tapping the armrest of the jade chair with his fingertips, signaling him to continue.

Elder Mo composed himself and continued, "About half a year ago, a fascinating incident occurred on the Mo Yuan Continent, causing a great stir throughout the entire Great Thousand Worlds."

"It is said that a Heavenly Sovereign's ruins appeared deep within the Mo Yuan Continent, attracting powerful figures from many surrounding continents who all wanted a share of the spoils."

"During the period when the ruins were opened, an old man and a young man, relying on their unpredictable spatial abilities, reaped a great harvest within the ruins. It is said that they almost took all the most essential treasures into their possession. However, just after they left the ruins, they happened to encounter the War Emperor."

"Among them, the old man was extremely domineering, calling himself the Dragon Emperor, and the boy beside him was named Chen Lin. Whether it was his name, personality, or even strength, they all matched the information you provided, sir. And the War Emperor who clashed with them was a Heavenly Sovereign!"

Elder Mo kept a close eye on Chen Xiao's expression throughout his speech. When he saw that Chen Xiao showed no anger after hearing about the past, but instead had a knowing smile, Elder Mo felt much less reserved. He cleared his throat and continued speaking slowly and deliberately.

"That War Emperor seems to have developed a great interest in the two of them and attempted to bring them under his command. Even after being rejected, he did not change his mind and prepared to forcibly subdue them."

"There are also rumors that the War Emperor coveted the treasures the two obtained from the ruins. In any case, the only thing that is certain is that the War Emperor eventually made his move."

"But the result was a huge surprise to the entire Great Thousand World. No one expected that the Dragon Emperor and Chen Lin, whose cultivation seemed inferior to the War Emperor, would take out a long-lost Heavenly Venerable Talisman and escape from the War Emperor's hands with ease. What was even more ridiculous was that before leaving, in front of countless onlookers, they cursed the War Emperor mercilessly. The sharpness of their words was truly—truly rare."

"After this incident spread, the War Emperor lost all face. As a Heavenly Sovereign, he tried to deal with a Lower Earthly Sovereign and an Ordinary Sovereign, but not only did he fail to defeat them, he was also publicly humiliated. He is probably the first person in history to have experienced such a humiliating situation."

"In his fury, the War Emperor uttered a harsh threat: no matter where these two flee, he will find them and make them pay the price to avenge their humiliation."

"However, before the War Emperor could launch his pursuit, seven people emerged from various continents of the Great Thousand Worlds in just a few days."

"Among them, the weakest is a Supreme named Chen Xiao, while the strongest is a High Earth Supreme named Bodhi from the Tianluo Continent."

"These seven people seemed to have made a pact, showing no fear of the War Emperor, and spoke out one after another, angrily denouncing the War Emperor's despicable and shameless behavior, pushing the matter to its peak. Now, at least half of the cultivators in the Great Thousand World have heard about it."

"The name of the War Emperor spread far and wide throughout the world thanks to this incident. Unfortunately, it was not the way he wanted. In order to stop the rumors and save face, the War Emperor transferred his anger to the Soul Emperor on the Skull Continent, which was closest to him."

"However, even now, several months have passed, and the War Emperor has gained nothing. He has not been able to find any trace of the Soul Emperor, and his situation has become increasingly awkward."

"And the nine people you are looking for, sir, match perfectly with the nine people in this matter in terms of name, cultivation level, and style of doing things."

After hearing the whole story, Chen Xiao couldn't help but chuckle.

He truly hadn't expected that these nine people would come together in such a ridiculous and absurd way, at the very forefront of the world.

But on second thought, it's quite clever.

Moreover, the attitudes shown by the nine individuals so far have been quite reassuring.

Including the Soul Emperor.

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