NOVPUB"How does Your Majesty know it must be the Divine Emperor?" Bai Meng asked curiously.
In fact, he did not have much respect for the emperors of this world, as he himself was a being who had opened ten Vein Gates.
It was only the rules of the Yuan Central Continent that limited him.
"To be able to command five Martial Artists who have Stepped into Immortality, within this Divine Gate I cannot think of a second person," said Xu Zimei with a smile. "It’s just that I am a bit puzzled as to why the Divine Emperor is going to such great lengths to find me.
Just for the Heaven-Devouring Blade, it doesn’t seem worth it."
Xu Zimei pondered, after those three Great Emperors bombarded the Divine Emperor, he had been in hiding, wanting to take on Destiny anew.
His whereabouts had always been very secretive, even after later generations of Martial Artists had occupied much of the Divine Gate, he had not shown himself.
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The carriage had been traveling for a long time, its surroundings sealed, making it impossible to see the outside.
However, Bai Meng had memorized the road they took on their way here.
Finally, after a long while, the carriage curtain was pulled open.
Directly ahead was an extremely dazzling palace, with pearls, agates, and gems inlaid all around it.
And the entire palace was built of the rare Red Gold Crystal.
On both sides of the road to the palace, a variety of Mysterious Medicine and Spiritual Plants were planted.
"It really is like the style of the Divine Emperor," Xu Zimei chuckled.
"Young Master Xu, I will not follow you in, just walk straight ahead," Yin Wuheng said with a smile.
Xu Zimei’s gaze rested on the palace as he walked step by step into it.
Walking through the shaded path densely surrounded by Spirit Trees and Mysterious Medicine, Xu Zimei entered the palace.
Before him was a deep and bottomless corridor, and on both sides of the corridor walls were many paintings.
Xu Zimei scanned them briefly, the paintings depicted the life story of the Divine Emperor.
From his struggles all the way to taking on Destiny.
Passing through the long corridor, Xu Zimei stepped into the grand hall.
There was an Imperial Throne right in front of the grand hall, fashioned from an even rarer Red Gold Divine Crystal.
However, at this moment, what caught attention was not the throne, but the man sitting on it.
The man originally had his back to the entrance, but as Xu Zimei walked in, the throne slowly rotated, and the man turned around as well.
At this moment, no matter how dazzling the so-called grand hall was or how precious the materials were that the palace was built with, they were all less compelling than the man on the throne at this instant.
It was as if, by simply sitting there, he became the core of the entire world.
Xu Zimei lifted his head to look at the man on the throne.
He was dressed in a purple robe, his hair slightly long and casually tied at the top of his head.
He exuded a majestic aura, unlike those powerful individuals who intentionally emit an imposing presence.
This seemed to be the natural air of strength that came with some powerful beings, those in high positions, those who had truly seen the pinnacle.
In his eyes seemed to be countless worlds, with Circulation Stars flowing within.
When he sat there, what seemed like a very natural action gave people the feeling of looking up to a high mountain.
Shouldering Cang Tian and stepping on the dark abyss, he truly seemed unshakable.
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The two faced each other for a long time, and finally, the man spoke, "Your performance has surprised me."
"Divine Emperor?" Xu Zimei inquired.
"You’ve already guessed it, haven’t you?" the man said with a smile.
"What do you want from me?" Xu Zimei asked indifferently.
"Before we talk, shouldn’t we invite the person hiding in the shadows to join us?" the Divine Emperor said with a light smile.
As his words fell, Bai Meng’s massive figure emerged from the space.
He gave the Divine Emperor a glance, his eyes tinged with disdain.
"The pinnacle of our times," the Divine Emperor said after sizing up Bai Meng for a while, before finally shaking his head, "Even an ordinary Great Emperor might not be a match for you."
"So what if it’s a pinnacle Great Emperor?" Bai Meng replied coolly, "The existence of the Nine Paths’ Vein Gates isn’t worth much."
Bai Meng had his own pride; he was a being who had entered the Taoism, no different from a Great Emperor who carried Destiny.
Moreover, his true strength had already reached the level of one who had opened all ten Vein Gates.
Maybe those Great Emperors who grew up in the Upper Realm would be able to battle with him at his peak.
As for these Great Emperors who had not yet ascended, to put it bluntly, they were just kings dominating the Lower Realm.
"No wonder you are so confident, daring to come to my Divine Gate like this," the Divine Emperor said with a smile, not minding it, "It’s really bizarre for a being like you to not ascend to the Upper Realm but instead help others."
"I am a Heavenly Demon," Bai Meng replied simply.
The Divine Emperor was startled, then gazed at Bai Meng intently for a moment before laughing, "Interesting, really interesting.
To think that someone like me, abandoned by the heavens, could encounter the Heavenly Demon of our times, that’s quite a fate."
"What Heavenly Demon?" Xu Zimei frowned at Bai Meng and asked.
He had discussed Bai Meng’s identity with him before, and Bai Meng had said his existence was different from others.
Be it the enemies of the Demon Lord or those Demon Generals in the Ancient Demon Cave, none could arbitrarily change the Demon Lord’s Destiny until he had accepted the inheritance.
But Bai Meng could come directly to Xu Zimei and help him.
At that time, Bai Meng had also said he was different from other Demon Generals; even if the Demon Lord did not resurrect, he would still emerge in this life, for he had his own mission.
"What is your mission?" Xu Zimei asked, frowning.
"Don’t bother asking him; he can’t tell you," the Divine Emperor interjected with a laugh, "Besides the Great Emperors of each era, the Demon Slayers, and the Heavenly Demon himself, no one can know before the conditions are ripe."
"Why is that?" Xu Zimei asked.
"The rules of the Heavenly Dao," Bai Meng quickly replied.
"Like my existence?" Xu Zimei asked with a frown, "Is the Heavenly Dao playing with us?"
"No, the Heavenly Dao has no consciousness; it’s like a machine without feelings, indifferent to good or evil, just maintaining its own rules," Bai Meng shook his head, "When the time comes, you will naturally understand."
Xu Zimei’s eyes narrowed slightly, and he snorted coldly in his heart, "I don’t care about its rules; in this life, I will break free from the River of Fate and create a new Epoch, and everything will have to follow my rules."
"It seems the Demon Slayer of this era will have their hands full," the Divine Emperor said with a light chuckle.
"What did you want to see me for?" Xu Zimei asked indifferently.
"I initially wanted to negotiate some terms with you," the Divine Emperor said, "But now, seeing the existence of the Heavenly Demon, I think we can have an equal conversation."
"It seems you don’t have the qualifications to speak to me on equal terms!" Xu Zimei said coolly, "Do you think you are still the Great Emperor of old times?"
"Then let’s say I’m at a disadvantage," the Divine Emperor replied with a smile, unconcerned, "As long as you can help me, I can agree to any demand you may have."
