The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Chapter 169 Meeting the Mandala

If word got out that a third-rank supreme being wanted to fight against two fifth-rank supreme beings, probably no one would believe it.

"Once I break through to the fourth rank of Supreme, I will be able to deal with the fifth rank Supreme. And since the Heavenly Mountain Sect and Youdu City can form an alliance, we can also recruit helpers."

Ye Feng's deep black eyes flickered, and his voice was exceptionally calm, showing no sign of worry or tension.

The combined forces of Tianshan Sect and Youdu City posed a considerable challenge, but not enough to cause him to panic.

If Tianfeng Pavilion wants to grow stronger once again, it will inevitably have to engage in a fierce struggle.

"Does the Pavilion Master mean—Guiyun City?"

Cang Xuan paused slightly, then said uncertainly.

Guiyun City is adjacent to Tianfeng Pavilion and had previously taken the initiative to show goodwill by sending 10,000 Supreme Spirit Liquids. If Tianfeng Pavilion encounters a crisis, Supreme Guiyun may not be willing to sit idly by and watch Youdu City and Tianshan Sect grow stronger.

"Supreme Guiyun is also an old fox. He won't make a move easily. As far as our Tianfeng Pavilion is concerned, it's a good thing as long as they don't side with the other side."

Ye Feng shook his head and smiled, pursing his lips.

His so-called helpers were not these fifth-rank supreme beings, but the Great Luo Heaven Domain.

As long as Blood Eagle Supreme passes the message up through the ranks, Great Luo Domain Lord Mandala should come to see him.

If there is still no movement after a few more days, then he will personally go to the Great Luo Heaven Domain to meet them.

Some risks are unavoidable, so it's better to address them sooner rather than later.

If the Great Luo Heaven Domain encounters a setback, then the three major forces of the Myriad Swords Valley will be the next best option.

He could accept the olive branch extended by Supreme Sword Dust, and as for the favor owed, he could repay it another day.

If nothing unexpected happens, the Great Compassionate Heaven and the Corpse Demon Sect will soon send people over as well.

"Alright, you don't need to worry. Just go about your business and focus on your cultivation—"

Ye Feng waved his hand, signaling the two to step back.

"Your subordinate takes his leave."

Upon hearing this, Qianxuan and the others did not ask any further questions and bowed as they withdrew.

"Um--"

As the two left and the palace doors closed, Ye Feng's eyes suddenly narrowed, and his back tensed slightly.

An invisible pressure enveloped everything from all directions; it wasn't the pressure of spiritual energy, yet it was more powerful than any spiritual energy pressure.

It's breathtaking, as if the entire world has frozen in that moment.

"Since you're here, why not show yourself?"

Ye Feng took a deep breath, slowly turned around, and gazed into the shadows deep within the hall with his dark, deep eyes.

There was no one there.

However, in the next instant, space distorted slightly, and a slender figure appeared out of thin air.

It was a figure draped in a wide black cloak, the hood of which hung low, completely obscuring the face, revealing only a pair of deep, dark eyes.

Those eyes were a deep gold, exuding an air of majesty and grandeur.

Lord of the Great Luo Domain, Mandala.

"Is this the power of a Supreme Being?!"

Ye Feng's pupils contracted slightly, and he couldn't help but feel a chill.

Although he had been looking forward to the arrival of the Great Luo Domain Lord Mandala, he realized his own insignificance when he actually faced such a supreme powerhouse.

The mandala before him, the true master of the Great Luo Heaven Domain, could appear silently in the Heavenly Wind Palace without him noticing, and could also kill him with a wave of his hand.

Anyone would feel an invisible pressure when facing such a powerful figure.

"You are Ye Feng."

A hoarse voice came from beneath the black robe, revealing neither joy nor anger, but carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The sound wasn't loud, but it exploded in Ye Feng's ears like thunder, causing his spiritual energy to surge.

Ye Feng remained expressionless as he circulated his spiritual energy, trying his best to neutralize the aftershocks.

"Exactly."

Ye Feng responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, and his gaze toward Mandala showed no fear whatsoever.

Beneath the black robe, a pair of golden eyes narrowed slightly, their gaze slowly sweeping over Ye Feng.

Wherever that gaze fell, Ye Feng felt as if he had been seen through, from the inside out, as if he had no secrets whatsoever.

"How could a mere third-rank supreme being know my name?"

Mandala stepped forward, her golden eyes flashing with cold light, her hoarse voice carrying a hint of doubt.

As soon as he finished speaking, a vast spiritual pressure emanated from his body. The pressure was not strong, but it was as if the entire world was collapsing, causing Ye Feng's body to sink and his feet to sink several feet into the floor of the hall.

"If you cannot give me a satisfactory answer today, then your death is imminent."

When the Earthly Sovereign is enraged, the heavens and earth change color.

The entire Tianfeng Palace trembled under that oppressive force, and the tables and chairs inside exploded and turned into dust.

Ye Feng's face was slightly pale, and the veins on his forehead bulged, but he still straightened his back and calmly met Mandala's gaze with his dark and deep eyes.

"If you, a mere Earthly Sovereign, wish to kill me, why bother with further words?"

"It's impolite to talk to people like that."

Ye Feng's voice was calm, and the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, as if the overwhelming pressure had nothing to do with him.

"Do you think I wouldn't dare to make a move?!"

Mandala's eyes flickered slightly, but the oppressive aura that enveloped the hall did not diminish in the slightest.

"The ancient Datura flower, the adopted daughter of the Heavenly Emperor, was cursed by Lu Heng. Only her clone escaped from the ancient Heavenly Palace. After sleeping for many years, she awoke and created the Great Luo Heavenly Domain."

"A girl who looks twelve or thirteen years old acting so fiercely is not good. Don't you want to resolve and restore the curse within you and your missing memories—"

Ye Feng's expression remained unchanged as he spoke slowly, drawing out the last syllable.

Mandala's pupils suddenly contracted, and beneath her black robe, her petite and exquisite body trembled slightly. The immense pressure that enveloped the hall was momentarily disrupted.

"Who...who are you?!"

The hoarse voice carried an undisguised shock, and the golden eyes were fixed on Ye Feng, awaiting an answer.

Few people knew these secrets of hers except Lu Heng, and the person in front of her, as he had said earlier, was clearly not from the Holy Demon Palace.

Who I am is not important; what matters is that I can help you.

"I will help you break the curse within you, defeat your enemies, help you regain your lost memories, and restore your true form."

"Now, can you tone down that strength you're so proud of?"

Ye Feng's expression remained unchanged, and the corners of his mouth still held that faint smile.

After he finished speaking, the hall fell into a brief silence.

Mandala remained silent for a long time, her golden eyes flickering, clearly deep in thought.

"A mere third-rank Supreme being wants to help me? That's a long shot. What exactly is your purpose? Speak!"

A moment later, Mandala's voice became much clearer, but her tone was quite cold, full of suspicion towards Ye Feng.

"My strength will not remain unchanged. Becoming an Earthly Sovereign or a Heavenly Sovereign may not be that difficult for me."

"On the contrary, you are cursed. In a few more years, the power of the curse will relapse, and you may not even be able to protect the Great Luo Heaven Domain that you created. Rather than that, you might as well cooperate with me."

Ye Feng looked directly at Mandala and spoke frankly.

Without sufficient benefits, one cannot sway the mandala; and to gain the mandala's trust, it will take time to prove oneself.

He is confident that he will one day reach the level of the Earthly Sovereign and the Heavenly Sovereign, which are unattainable in the eyes of ordinary people.

Belief is the foundation of becoming strong. Today he may be suppressed by the mandala, but this is only temporary and does not mean forever.

"cooperate--"

Mandala repeated the two words softly, his golden eyes beneath the black robe and hood flickering slightly, as if he were pondering something.

Ye Feng did not speak again, but calmly gazed at the mandala, waiting for a response.

In his view, Mandala would not let any opportunity slip by, especially now that he knew its entire origin.

If he were someone who knew nothing, then Mandala probably wouldn't waste any words on him.

The atmosphere in the hall fell silent once again.

"A mere third-rank Supreme dares to dream of cooperating with an Earthly Supreme. With such audacity, even if you die, your life will not have been in vain."

The hoarse voice suddenly changed, becoming clear and melodious, with a touch of girlish liveliness.

The next instant, the wide black cloak suddenly contracted and vanished.

The moment the cloak disappeared, the true face of the figure was revealed before Ye Feng's eyes, causing Ye Feng to be momentarily stunned.

She was a girl who looked no more than twelve or thirteen years old.

The girl was not tall, barely reaching Ye Feng's chest. Her long golden hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, with a faint spiritual light flowing through the strands, radiating a cool and serene glow.

The girl's skin was as white as snow, crystal clear, as if it were carved from the finest white jade, so delicate that it seemed to break at a touch.

Her features were so exquisite they seemed unreal; her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes like stars, and her golden pupils were deep and bright. In the depths of her pupils, it seemed as if an ancient datura flower was slowly blooming, both eerie and mysterious.

The girl wore a light gold dress with intricate mandala patterns embroidered on the hem. Her waist was cinched very tightly, making her figure appear even more delicate.

However, this delicate, porcelain-doll-like girl exuded a chilling aura of majesty.

That was the oppressive aura of a supreme being, a stark contrast to her petite figure, creating a strong sense of incongruity.

"Have you seen enough?"

Mandala tilted her head slightly, her golden eyes staring directly at Ye Feng, her clear voice carrying a hint of displeasure.

"cough--"

Ye Feng paused for a moment, then looked away and coughed lightly.

He wanted to praise Mandala's beauty, but the words wouldn't come out.

In terms of age, Mandala was much older than her, but her figure and appearance could easily give people the wrong impression.

"I have been the founder of the Great Luo Heaven Domain for decades, and I have never revealed my identity or origin to outsiders."

"Tell me, who are you, and where did you learn this from?"

"I won't discuss cooperation with a stranger."

Mandala narrowed her golden eyes slightly, her gaze sweeping over Ye Feng before she slowly walked to the high platform in the hall and sat down on the throne.

Although Lu Heng knew her background, he would not casually reveal such secrets to a third-rank supreme being. Moreover, if he really knew that she was in the Great Luo Heaven Domain, he would probably have already taken action against her again.

"I come from a lower plane. As for how I learned about you, that's my secret and I can't tell you."

"You just need to know that I have no ill intentions towards you, and besides, you shouldn't think that a supreme being can threaten you."

"I told you, I can help you."

Believe it or not, it's up to you.

Ye Feng's eyes flickered slightly, his expression remaining serious.

It's hard to explain how he knows everything about mandalas, and there's no need to make up other reasons to cover it up; it's better to maintain some mystery.

"The lower plane——"

Mandala's golden eyes stared directly at Ye Feng, then her gaze suddenly froze for a moment.

She pondered for a long time, never expecting that the person in front of her would have such an origin.

The world is vast and boundless, with countless lower planes. Those who can emerge from it are all outstanding individuals. Although many are like the Great Compassionate Heaven's Demon Sorrow, there are also beings like the Flame Emperor and the Martial Ancestor.

"Since you come from a lower plane, how would you know about my affairs?"

Mandala's eyes flickered slightly, her clear voice carrying a hint of doubt, but the previous aggressiveness was gone.

Ye Feng shook his head, his expression calm.

"I've said before, this is my secret, and I can't tell you."

"If you believe me, then believe me; if you don't believe me—"

Ye Feng paused, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"You won't kill me, will you?"

From the moment the mandala revealed its true form to him, he already knew the answer.

Mandala would not give up any opportunity to resolve the trouble, especially since he was currently strong enough to openly explain his origins and posed no threat to the latter.

If a supreme being were to insist on taking action, he would be no match for him.

Mandala remained silent for a moment, then narrowed her golden eyes slightly, scrutinizing Ye Feng.

A moment later, Mandala suddenly chuckled softly, the clear laughter echoing in the hall with a hint of amusement.

"You're quite an interesting person."

"I certainly won't kill you, at least not now."

As Mandala spoke, her petite body leaned back slightly on the wide throne, her golden eyes half-closed, as if she were pondering something.

"You said you could help me break the curse within me, defeat Lu Heng, regain my lost memories, and restore my true form—"

"This is truly ignorant of one's own limitations. My problem is not something that a third-grade supreme being can solve. Even if you come from that lower plane, you are still far from capable."

Ye Feng remained expressionless as he stood in the hall, calmly meeting Mandala's gaze.

"This is the present situation and does not represent the future."

"Emperor Yan and Martial Ancestor came from a lower plane, and in just over a hundred years they were able to awe the entire world."

"While I wouldn't dare say I can compare to those two right now, I won't underestimate myself either."

"You're quite confident."

Mandala's eyes flickered slightly, and a strange light flashed deep within her golden pupils.

She was naturally aware of the deeds of Emperor Yan and Emperor Wu, but the person before her actually had such ambition, which was something that an ordinary supreme being could not possess.

The title of Heavenly Sovereign is no easy feat, and even the title of Earthly Sovereign is a distant dream for her at present.

"Then tell me, how do you plan to help me?"

Mandala rose from her throne, slowly walked to Ye Feng, tilted her head slightly, and looked directly into Ye Feng's eyes with her golden eyes.

Ye Feng looked down at the exquisitely beautiful face of the girl in front of him, which was almost unreal, took a deep breath, and slowly spoke.

"As long as you can help me, once my strength improves, I will find a way to solve your problem."

"Furthermore, I know the general location of the sealed page in the Ancient Divine Scripture Immortal Record. If I can find it, suppressing the curse within you will not be difficult."