The person from the empire!


    The Xuanling messenger was taken aback, wondering which country this person could be from?


    Within the cyan light, a silhouette enveloped in cyan lightning appeared.


    Upon arriving at the Xuanling Clan, he met the Clan''s Sect Master, chuckled and said, "Indeed, before I set foot in the Xuanling Clan, you sensed my presence. Your mana truly is extraordinary, closely approaching the level of a deity. Given enough time, your Xuanling Clan might just give birth to a second deity."


    "Breaking through to deity is difficult."


    The Sect Master of Xuanling Clan focused his gaze and said, "A messenger from the Everlasting Empire of Qingmu, one does not visit without a cause. There must be some important matter that brings you to our Xuanling Clan?"


    "There is indeed a matter of importance," the imperial messenger confirmed.


    "The imperial envoy is always welcome here," the Sect Master of Xuanling Clan cheerfully said.


    "However, our Xuanling Clan is situated in a remote corner. On usual days, we simply keep the doors of our mountain open to recruit some disciples. It is impossible for us to get involved in the conflict between the two great empires. Although our Xuanling Clan has a deity, we will not interfere rashly in the affairs of empires."


    His meaning was clear--he would not be enlisted into the ranks of Qingmu''s Everlasting Empire.


    "I am here, not to ask you to join our empire," the imperial messenger said: "Have you heard of Dawu?"


    "Dawu!"


    The Sect Master of Xuanling Clan pondered for a moment and said, "Our Clan is familiar with Dawu. Its Martial Emperor is a mysterious and powerful figure, one of a king-rank existence. Despite being merely an eight-star force, they seem to have plenty of mysterious and deep-rooted forces. Take their warship for instance-- it''s not something any ordinary force can build."


    "You don''t mean to suggest that our Xuanling Clan should confront Dawu?"


    He shook his head, knowing that the Everlasting Empire wanted to pull him into the fray. He refused, saying: "The Xuanling Clan will not make a move against Dawu. Your war has nothing to do with us."


    Although Dawu had just attained eight-star status, the speed of their power development was alarming. Even though Xuanling Clan had a deity, he was not entirely confident of their position.


    "Aren''t you afraid that the exposed strength of Dawu might threaten the Xuanling Clan?" asked the imperial messenger. "I have heard that many talents have been absorbed by Dawu this time, which has led to a lower intake of disciples at the Xuanling Clan."


    "That place of absorption is not under the control of any clan, it is not an absolute necessity," the Sect Master of the Xuanling Clan pondered, "If there''s nothing else, you may take your leave."


    "You should think it over."


    The imperial messenger was asked to leave by the Sect Master of the Xuanling Clan and did not overstay his welcome.


    "The eternal empire of Qingmu is obviously scheming, wanting to pull us into the mire of war between two great empires."


    Dawu was so vast that warships were used to transport citizens.


    This scene was too dreamlike.


    "Greetings to Emperor Dawu, I am Feng Jun, the emissary of the Xuanling Clan. On behalf of the Xuanling Clan, I have come specially to seek an audience with His Majesty!"


    Feng Jun did not dare to intrude into the Imperial City.


    He was well aware that although he is a Xuanling God, he could be suppressed and killed by the national luck alone, without the Emperor himself lifting a finger.


    "Feng Jun of the Xuanling Clan, His Majesty is already aware of your arrival. Follow me to see him."


    A figure appeared before Feng Jun emitting an incredibly cold breath, which made Feng Jun shiver.


    "Who are you?" Feng Jun looked at the person in shock, "Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits! Why are you in Dawu?"


    The Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits had a notorious reputation for his cruel methods in tormenting people, deriving pleasure from it. However, apart from that he was incredibly powerful, such that nobody could handle him.


    "If I am not in Dawu, where else can I be?" The Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits said coldly: "Quit your nonsense. Do you wish to see the Lord or not?"


    "I will!"


    Feng Jun followed the Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits as he continued to guess.


    "Looking at this Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits, it doesn''t seem as simple as pledging allegiance to Dawu. To me, he appears to be no more than a servant beside Emperor Dawu, it''s not the relationship of a monarch and official, but of a master and slave!"


    Feng Jun was astounded: "Terrifying, Emperor Dawu was actually able to subdue the Demon Lord of Resentful Spirits into a servant, making him obedient. Now I understand why the Sect Master warned me not to have any conflict with Emperor Dawu within Dawu."


    Upon entering the Royal Palace, Feng Jun met Chu Yuan.


    "Feng Jun pays his respects to His Majesty!"


    With the magnificence of the royal aura, Feng Jun also respectfully saluted.


    "We and the Xuanling Clan have had no previous contact, what business does the emissary have to wish to see Us?" Chu Yuan spoke slowly.


    "I heard that Dawu Academy is recruiting and that Dawu has many talented individuals. The youths of the world are gathering here, and our Xuanling Clan would also like to know the strength of Dawu''s talents. Therefore, my Sect Master specially sent me to Dawu to have a friendly exchange with Dawu''s talents."


    His aura was too massive. At this moment, Feng Jun felt quite suppressed.


    "A friendly exchange between talents." Chu Yuan gave it some thought and then did not reject the offer, "Fine, I agree to this exchange and competition."