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

Chapter 408 Taking Action Upon Hearing the Rumor

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Since stepping into this vast world, Chen Xiao has traveled across several continents, but those footprints are nothing more than a drop in the ocean compared to the entire world, and are completely insignificant.

However, things are different now.

Thanks to the War Emperor's willing and dedicated support, Chen Xiao's reputation soared like a thunderclap, resounding throughout the world in less than a month.

The Western Continent, the Lesser Western Realm.

The palace was magnificent, and the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood. Luo Tianshen and Luo Mufeng sat facing each other before the jade table.

Suddenly, a stream of light from a communication jade slip flew in from outside the hall and landed in Luo Tianshen's palm. After examining it briefly, his body trembled violently, and he froze on the spot, his eyes filled with shock. He didn't even notice that the tea in his jade cup had spilled.

"Father?" Upon seeing this, Luo Mufeng's heart tightened, and his expression suddenly became serious.

He abruptly stood up, his body surging with powerful spiritual energy. "Could it be the Blood God Clan attacking?"

It's no wonder he overthinks things. After all, Luo Tianshen has been in charge of the Luo Shen Clan for many years and is usually as calm and composed as a mountain. He hasn't seen him in such a state of disarray for decades.

After a long while, Luo Tianshen slowly came back to his senses. His Adam's apple bobbed, and he shook his head in disbelief before handing over the jade slip that was still faintly glowing.

Luo Mufeng took the jade slip, and soon his mouth dropped open, his expression of surprise even greater than that of Luo Tianshen.

"This—how is this possible?" he murmured, his voice trembling.

Luo Tianshen sighed softly, his eyes filled with emotion: "It's only been two years. I thought it was just a good deed, but I never expected it to give me such a big surprise. It's truly unbelievable."

He knew all too well how difficult it was to cross the Heavenly Sovereign's barrier; it was a threshold that countless Earthly Sovereigns could not cross even after a lifetime of effort.

Taking a deep breath, Luo Tianshen steadied himself, his gaze suddenly becoming extremely serious. He said in a deep voice, "Mu Feng, remember to keep the Ice Soul Talisman that the True Emperor gave you before his departure safe. From now on, it will be your second life!"

Luo Mufeng nodded solemnly.

It must be said that although the father and son of the Luo Shen clan were relatively weak, they possessed a rare clarity and self-control.

Even though he knew Chen Xiao had already advanced to the Heavenly Supreme realm, he didn't think of seeking help from him to escape his current predicament.

The continent of commerce.

The shopping mall in the heart of the mainland is bustling with people all year round. A dazzling array of rare and exotic treasures are displayed on the stalls along the street, attracting passersby to stop and admire them.

Amidst the commotion, a young figure slowly stepped through the city gate.

He was a young man who looked to be just over twenty years old. He had delicate and handsome features, and a warm smile always played on his lips. He seemed quite harmless, much like a young master who had just started his career.

However, the subtle fluctuations of spiritual energy flowing around him were actually the real pressure of a Supreme Realm expert. Although he had restrained it by seven or eight parts, it still couldn't hide it from those sharp-eyed old monsters in the mall.

In an instant, a flood of curious or inquisitive gazes surged over.

At such a young age, he already possesses the strength of a Supreme Realm expert. He is an extremely rare talent across the entire Shang Continent, making it hard not to be curious about his origins.

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The young man remained unconcerned about the subtle stares from those around him, moving briskly through the crowd.

"Now that Father has advanced to the Heavenly Supreme, there's no need to worry about the War Emperor. As for Grandfather, he probably knows I'm here and is already on his way. We need to hurry and find another place to go—"

With this thought in mind, the young man quickened his pace and headed straight for the most magnificent auction house in the city.

As he gradually integrated into this vast world, he also realized the importance of the Supreme Spirit Liquid. He could use it for cultivation, trade, and even use the teleportation array. If he didn't have some in his pocket, he would really be unable to move an inch.

And this mall's auction house is undoubtedly a great place to earn Supreme Spirit Liquid!

He was making his own calculations, but in less than a quarter of an hour, the warm smile on the young man's face vanished, replaced by an unconcealable look of frustration.

"Are you sure these medicinal herbs are only worth 150 million Supreme Spirit Liquid?" The young man frowned slightly, his tone full of confusion.

Logically speaking, these medicinal herbs from the Dou Qi Continent should be rare in the Great Thousand Worlds. He originally estimated that they could sell for at least 200 million.

"Young friend Chen Xiao, this price is the most sincere we can offer at the moment."

The elderly man in charge looked sincere and raised his hand in a gesture of reassurance, "I know what doubts you have, young friend. In fact, your father also came to my auction house to sell a large quantity of medicinal herbs more than a year ago!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao immediately understood.

Even the best things become commonplace when there is a large quantity available, and their prices will fluctuate with the market, which is perfectly reasonable.

Having understood the reason, Chen Xiao could only silently complain to himself that his father had tricked him. Then, he hesitated slightly on the list in front of him and reluctantly crossed out a few items.

"Alright, that's all. Just calculate the total price and deduct it directly from the bill. Put the remaining Supreme Elixir in a separate container."

The elderly man in charge accepted the list with a smile, and as his gaze swept over it, he couldn't help but glance at Chen Xiao again.

The list was truly eclectic, with spiritual fruits and insects scattered among them, and alchemy furnaces and divine artifacts all included.

There was even a rather gorgeous flowing cloud brocade dress mixed in, which, judging from its grade, was only a top-grade spiritual artifact.

If the elder in charge hadn't known Chen Xiao's identity, he probably would have thought that someone from a powerful family was out purchasing supplies.

In fact, it seems to be about the same.

Chen Xiao had already heard the news and knew that his father had advanced to the Heavenly Supreme level and was currently running around the Great Thousand Worlds as a War Emperor. Knowing Chen Xiao's many plans, Chen Xiao could naturally guess his purpose.

My dad's preparing to build up his own power!

Then, before long, the mothers and the sisters from the lower realms will surely be brought to this great world.

Since Chen Xiao had arrived in the Great Thousand World so early, he thought he should prepare a gift for everyone, which led to the current list. It was a long list, and he estimated that he could keep half of the 150 million Supreme Spirit Liquid as a reserve.

"Please wait a moment, young friend." The elderly man in charge did not ask any further questions and turned to prepare.

Fifteen minutes later, the old man accompanied Chen Xiao attentively all the way to the auction house.

Just as Chen Xiao left, at the other exit of the auction house, the Scarlet Fox Fairy, who had previously received Chen Xiao, was personally seeing a woman off as she walked out.

The woman's aura was profound and vast, clearly indicating that she possessed the cultivation level of a Great Perfection Earthly Sovereign!

As the woman looked up, she saw Chen Xiao walking away with a somewhat gloomy expression.

It wasn't that she was paying special attention; it was just that a supreme being of this age wasn't someone you could see just anywhere in the vast world.

After seeing Chen Xiao off, the old man in charge saw the two of them come out and quickly stepped forward to greet them. Businessmen are very good at reading people, and noticing the woman's gaze on Chen Xiao's back, the old man immediately sighed to Fairy Scarlet Fox as if it were an unintentional remark.

"I heard that the reason why the True Emperor was chasing the War Emperor was because the War Emperor bullied the weak. I never expected that I would have the honor of receiving another son of the True Emperor today. Fortunately, I was not neglected."

The speaker meant it, and the listener took it to heart.

The woman who hadn't left yet suddenly showed a look of surprise on her pretty face, then stopped in her tracks and turned back.

"You just said that the boy is the son of the True Emperor? He is Chen Xiao?" The woman's voice was cold, with a hint of confirmation.

The elderly man in charge quickly composed himself, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.

"Don't worry, I have some connections with his father, so I would never do anything to harm him."

The woman spoke calmly, dispelling the old man's concerns. Then, her gaze swept in the direction Chen Xiao had left, and she asked, "Why does that young man look a bit down?"

The old man breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and immediately began to explain the whole story in detail.

After listening attentively, Qingyan lightly twirled his fingers, seemingly lost in thought.

A moment later, she looked up and ordered, "Prepare a copy of everything that boy had his eye on but didn't buy."

Star Pivot Continent is a continent where spirit array masters are extremely prosperous.

If we compare the vast world to the Battle Qi Continent, and spirit array masters to alchemists, then this Star Pivot Continent is the Pill Domain of the Central State!

This continent is home to many spirit array masters, and the arrays within its borders are incredibly dense, with even intercontinental teleportation arrays crisscrossing the area.

Therefore, the number of people coming to the Star Pivot Continent to pass through every day is beyond imagination, which can be described as a strange sight.

At this moment, above a range of mountains in the heart of this continent, a scene of murder and treasure hunt is unfolding:

Unfortunately, the party plotting to seize the treasure ultimately underestimated the difficulty of dealing with their target, and ended up losing more than they gained.

"Your schemes are quite cunning. Today, I admit defeat! But, though the mountains remain green and the rivers flow on, do you dare leave your name behind?"

High in the sky, an old man with a face covered in blood clutched the gruesome wound on his chest, looked up at the middle-aged man opposite him, and spoke with a hint of resentment in his voice.

"Heh, those who kill will always be killed. The fact that you can still feign composure suggests you have something to rely on for escape. I am the Soul Emperor. If you manage to survive today, feel free to seek revenge. I will be waiting for you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man no longer hesitated. He raised his hand and unleashed a massive handprint, carrying immense spiritual pressure, towards the old man.

Given the old man's current state of near exhaustion, there was absolutely no way he could withstand this seemingly simple yet incredibly powerful blow.

However, the old man showed no fear on his face and crushed an ancient pendant hidden in his palm with his other hand.

In an instant, a faint spiritual light shot out, enveloping his body layer by layer, and then transformed into a stream of light, so fast that even a supreme earthly expert could not keep up. In just a flash, it completely disappeared into the horizon.

Watching the fleeing ray of light, the man remained calm and did not give chase.

There's no point in trying to catch up!

"Brother Zhukun, how long are you going to hide?"

The middle-aged man exhaled a breath of stale air, no longer looking in the direction the old man had fled. His gaze turned to the void to his right, and his tense face slowly relaxed, revealing a slight smile.

"Hahaha!"

A loud laugh resounded through the sky, causing ripples to spread across the void, and four figures slowly solidified and appeared.

The leader, whose dragon might was concealed, was none other than the old Dragon Emperor Zhukun!

Beside him stood Chen Lin, the Pure Lotus Demon Emperor, and the Yellow Spring Demon Emperor in turn.

"We had just stepped into the Star Pivot Continent today when we heard that a man called the Soul Emperor was acting arrogantly and had offended several Earthly Sovereigns. I immediately felt something was amiss."

Zhu Kun laughed and said, his gaze landing on the man with amusement, "That Soul Emperor didn't need to take such a long detour to the far north from the Skull Continent. Now that I see it, there's definitely something wrong. Xiao Xuan, this isn't like you."

Xiao Xuan ignored the old dragon emperor's teasing, first nodding to Chen Lin and the two demon emperors before turning his gaze back to Zhu Kun.

"Whether it's like my style or not is secondary. What's really concerning is Brother Zhukun, who has now advanced to the Upper Earthly Sovereign level, yet he stood idly by and refused to help me stop that old fellow. Does he not consider me, Xiao Xuan, a friend?"

Sensing the old Dragon Emperor's aura, Xiao Xuan wasn't too surprised.

After all, the old Dragon Emperor originally had a profound foundation, and among their group, his strength was second only to Chen Xiao and Bodhi.

After entering the Great Thousand World, they happened to arrive at the Plain of Divine Beasts and went there with Chen Lin. Later, news spread that they had made a great harvest at the ruins of a Heavenly Sovereign, which made people extremely envious.

Therefore, it was entirely expected that he would advance to the highest level of the Earthly Sovereign realm ahead of everyone else.

"I was originally planning to intervene, but after thinking about it, I feel there's no need to disrupt your plans."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan chuckled, accepting the explanation.

Without dwelling on this trivial matter, Xiao Xuan turned his gaze to Chen Lin. "The True Emperor mentioned to us once before that when establishing a power, he would choose a location in the far north, but he didn't specify the exact location. Chen Lin, do you know any more details?"

Chen Lin smiled and replied, "In the far north, where it borders the extraterrestrial evil race, there is a mountain range called the Burning Sky Mountain Range. That is Father's target."

Interestingly, apart from Chen Lin, Chen Xiao's four daughters and one son were all deeply influenced by Zi Yan, and more or less became a little cunning.

Chen Yao and Chen Xi, in particular, were completely led astray by Zi Yan single-handedly.

The fourth sister, Chen Lingxi, and the fifth sister, Chen Qingyue, fared a little better. Learning from past mistakes, Chen Xiao took precautions in advance, preventing Zi Yan from having too much of an impact.

Chen Lin, the youngest, was the least influenced by Zi Yan because he was raised by her from a young age. He spent most of his time with the old dragon emperor, which made him appear more like the old dragon emperor in front of outsiders.

"Having a specific location makes things easier. Let's go check it out first. With the strength of the five of us, we can do a lot before the True Emperor arrives. Once Gu Yuan and the other three arrive, we can do even more!"

"Haha, don't even think about Gu Yuan. Chen Xiao seems obedient, but he's actually very cunning and has a lot of ideas. He doesn't like being restrained. Now that his location has been exposed, he can definitely guess that Gu Yuan will come looking for him. I reckon he's moved over now. If Gu Yuan can't find him, he'll have to keep looking. Don't expect to see him for at least three to five months."

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