Silence!

Throughout the entire hall, aside from perhaps His Majesty Huangg Ling of the Divine Holy Empire, no one could believe what they were seeing.

The Emperor of the previously weakest Divine Wind Empire had subdued everyone from the Divine Feather Empire with a single finger. What kind of power was this?

How had such a master suddenly appeared in the Divine Wind Empire?

In everyone’s eyes, no matter how formidable this His Majesty Nie Yun was, his youth suggested he couldn’t be that impressive. It was precisely for this reason that they had deliberately provoked him, yet they never imagined he would be so terrifyingly strong!

"Excellent. To think we all misjudged. His Majesty Nie Yun is quite the hidden expert!"

Though shocked, they were all rulers of their respective nations; they wouldn’t be frightened into speechlessness. A middle-aged man began to laugh and clap, his eyes glinting as he looked at Nie Yun, his thoughts unreadable.

This middle-aged man was none other than His Majesty Ling Tian of the Divine Cloud Empire. The power coalescing within his body revealed his own considerable strength.

"Defeating all the members of the Divine Feather Empire with a single finger... it seems His Majesty Nie Yun’s true strength could rank in the top three of the Celestial List. I never thought such a desolate place as the Divine Wind Empire could produce such a master!"

Another emperor laughed. It was His Majesty Longxi of the Divine Heaven Empire, whose strength was likely no less profound than Elder Bi’s.

There was also a ranking among the Seven Great Empires. The Divine Holy Empire was naturally first, followed by Divine Heaven, Divine Cloud, Divine Mountain, Divine Rise, Divine Feather, and Divine Wind.

Now, the Divine Wind Empire, ranked at the very bottom, had suddenly undergone a massive upgrade, its newfound power immediately making everyone wary.

"Such strength truly makes one’s hands itch. I wonder if His Majesty Nie Yun would be willing to give some pointers to this useless servant of mine? This servant has followed me and engaged in Cultivation for some time. He spends all day thinking he’s quite strong. With His Majesty Nie Yun’s power, you’re the perfect person to temper him a bit and teach him that there’s always someone better out there!"

Another emperor in the crowd laughed. It was Yuang Feng, the Emperor of the Divine Mountain Empire.

"If he’s a useless servant, there’s no need to bring him out. I can’t be bothered to give him pointers!"

Nie Yun waved his hand dismissively.

"You..."

Never expecting the young man to give him no face at all and say something like that, Yuang Feng nearly coughed up blood in anger.

"Hmph, you reckless fool, you can’t even tell friend from foe. Your Majesty, I will go and teach this arrogant whelp a lesson right now! I ask for Your Majesty’s permission!"

A young man from the Divine Mountain Empire couldn’t hold back any longer. He leaped out from behind Yuang Feng, cupped his fist, and spoke in a clear voice.

"Fine. Be careful. He is, after all, the ruler of a nation. If you injure him, it might harm our relations..."

Yuang Feng snorted.

Although he spoke of harming relations, his tone was extremely harsh. To the young man’s ears, it was a clear order to strike viciously and teach Nie Yun a harsh lesson, holding nothing back.

"Yes, Your Majesty. I will be ’merciful’!" The young man’s face twisted into a vicious sneer as he pushed off his feet and vaulted over the table.

"His Majesty Nie Yun, please make your move. After we fight, I still have drinking to do!"

He let out a laugh, his disdainful tone overflowing in his words.

This young man had once had a fortuitous encounter. Despite his youth, his strength was already enough to rank in the top three of the Celestial List. Coupled with his countless life-saving techniques, he could even survive a battle against one of the Potential List Powerhouses. Thus, he looked down on Nie Yun completely.

"Drinking? Since you want a drink, I’ll give you one!"

Nie Yun gave a faint smile. With a flick of his finger, a cup of wine from his palm shot toward the young man.

SHIIING!

The cup and the wine flew straight toward the young man, creating a sky-breaking whistle as they cut through the air.

"Good!"

Seeing the cup’s trajectory, the young man knew this was no simple attack. With a long cry, he raised both palms, churning power surging forward to meet it.

"The Iron Dragon Secret Palm? His Majesty Yuang Feng, I’m afraid this subordinate of yours has already surpassed you in strength. You truly are cunning!" His Majesty Longxi laughed upon seeing the Palm Seal the young man unleashed, which was layered like seals of iron.

"The Iron Dragon Secret Palm, an Unparalleled Palm Technique that only the Ancient Demon Beast, the Iron Dragon Race, can cultivate. It is indestructible. Even a Royal Family’s Top-Grade Weapon would be shattered by a single blow. Using this Palm Technique to compete for the Celestial List, he’d at least make the top three. To think you’ve kept such a fine prospect completely hidden. Your secrets run deep indeed!"

His Majesty Ling Tian of the Divine Cloud Empire also laughed.

The two of them were first-rate masters on the Qi Sea Continent with incredibly sharp eyes. The moment the young man attacked, they identified his technique’s origin.

"Hehe, it was just a stroke of luck..." Hearing the praise from the two great masters, Yuang Feng began to laugh. But before his laughter could fade, the smile froze on his face as if it had turned to stone.

The wine cup, which should have shattered on impact, continued forward slowly, meeting the young man’s Iron Dragon Secret Palm head-on. When they collided, not only did the cup remain intact, but it pierced through his immensely powerful palm and, in one smooth motion, continued on to puncture his throat!

THUD!

The young man collapsed heavily to the ground, his breathing ceasing.

Even at the moment of his death, he couldn’t understand how such a fragile cup could pierce his palm and kill him.

"Sigh, too weak. It seems you won’t be able to have that drink after all!"

After killing the young man in a single move, Nie Yun sighed and shook his head.

Although the Iron Dragon Secret Palm was immensely powerful, under a Qi Sea Great Perfection Soul, it was as flimsy as a piece of paper. A single strike had left him with no chance of survival.

"You..." Yuang Feng trembled all over, a cold sweat streaming down his back.

’Thank goodness I didn’t go up myself just now. If I hadn’t been able to resist jumping out, I’d probably be a corpse by now.’

’What a terrifying young man!’

’To kill a powerhouse ranked in the top three of the Celestial List with a casual gesture... he’s practically invincible!’

"His Majesty Nie Yun certainly possesses profound True Qi and formidable power. I have a subordinate who was fortunate enough to study Swordsmanship for three days. He would also like to experience Your Majesty’s ultimate techniques. I wonder if Your Majesty would grant us the honor!"

With the death of the young man who used the Iron Dragon Secret Palm, everyone immediately understood how terrifying this young man was. His Majesty Longxi and His Majesty Ling Tian exchanged a look, and a moment later, His Majesty Longxi let out a long cry.

Everyone has a weakness. Seeing that the young man’s two attacks were both about breaking force with greater force, devoid of any skill, they thought of using Swordsmanship to defeat him.

Swordsmanship was complex and ever-changing, nimble and fluid. To truly cultivate Swordsmanship to an impeccable level was something that brute force simply could not achieve.

As soon as his voice fell, a middle-aged man holding a longsword walked out from behind him.

This middle-aged man had a dull expression and an ashen face. He had been inconspicuous before, almost like a simpleton. But as he took a step forward to stand before the crowd, he instantly revealed a sharp edge, as piercing and dazzling as a drawn longsword.

"The Cyan Longevity Sword, the Sword Emperor from thirty years ago, Luoo Qingshou?"

"The Green-Faced Mad Wind Sword, each strike faster than the last. Thirty years ago, he was ranked first on the Celestial List before he disappeared due to a broken heart. To think you managed to recruit him!"

"His Green-Faced Mad Wind Sword technique is widely known, but to this day, no one has managed to fully master it, which just shows how terrifying it is! With such a powerful person making a move, this His Majesty Nie Yun is sure to lose face!"

"Lose face? Heh, I think it’ll be more than just losing face. If he’s not careful, he might even die here..."

Recognizing the middle-aged man, some people in the crowd who knew him gasped in low voices. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)