Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

But since the enmity was already forged, no matter how formidable the Xuanwu Tribe's foundation was, he would sooner or later settle this score with them!

Besides, judging by the looks of it, the people from the Xuanwu Tribe weren't about to let him off so easily.

Not far away, Luo Rou watched the figure at the center of the crowd, who was like the moon surrounded by stars. A peculiar brilliance shone in her eyes.

She composed herself and was just about to go strike up a conversation.

But someone else had already stepped forward, cutting in front of her.

"Young friend Ye, if you ever wish to visit the Black Triangle Zone, you are always welcome at our Huo family home."

Huo Qiguang came to Ye Chen's side and said with a warm smile.

"That's right, young friend Ye is always welcome at the Huo family," Huo Wuji chimed in from the side, nodding repeatedly.

'The Huo family had stood firmly on my side from the very beginning, no matter how terrifying the enemy.'

Ye Chen had naturally taken note of this. He smiled. "In that case, if I find myself with free time in the Black Triangle, I'll be sure to impose upon your hospitality."

"Why wait?"

"If you're not busy, you could come right now!"

Huo Wuji laughed heartily. "Besides, our young miss wouldn't be able to bear seeing you go."

The moment he said that, everyone's expressions turned peculiar.

"Second Elder, don't say such things!" Though it was only a joke, Huo Susu's face still turned bright red.

Ye Chen glanced at Huo Susu and smiled. "I am deeply grateful to Miss Huo for all her help. I hope we'll have the chance to travel together again."

Huo Susu hadn't expected Ye Chen to say something like that.

Her cheeks grew hot. Widening her eyes, she sized Ye Chen up anew. "I didn't take you for a smooth-talker."

Ye Chen shrugged. "I'm not."

The group continued to chat and laugh for a while.

Luo Rou watched this scene from the sidelines, grinding her teeth in frustration.

'He's practically had his soul stolen away by her!'

To her, it seemed as if Ye Chen's gaze was glued to Huo Susu, leaving a bitter taste in her mouth.

Just then, the vast Kunlun Mountain suddenly trembled. A mysterious ripple of Dao rhythm spread out from the summit, suffusing the entire mountain range.

The various factions had all been preparing to depart.

Now, noticing the strange phenomenon before them, they all stopped in their tracks and stared in shocked disbelief.

A faint, layered light began to shimmer across the stone gate at the summit. It was as if a portal to some unknown region had manifested upon the gate, emitting a pulse of Spiritual Power so potent it made one's heart pound.

"What's going on?"

"Could the Kunlun Mountain secret realm be opening again?"

At this sight, everyone's hearts leaped with joy.

Though no one knew why this strange phenomenon was happening, if the Kunlun Mountain secret realm were to open again, it would be a tremendous stroke of good fortune for them all.

After all, who would want to make a trip for nothing?

Coming all this way to Kunlun Mountain only to gain nothing—and on top of that, nearly being killed by those heretic cultivators—would be a bitter pill for anyone to swallow.

But a thoughtful expression appeared on Ye Chen's face.

'The secret realm has already collapsed. It can't possibly open again.'

'I suspect this is the final boon.'

Just then, countless specks of brilliant gold light surged from the portal like a tidal wave, raining down in every direction.

The specks of light fell like rain, blanketing the entirety of Kunlun Mountain.

A vast power of Dao rhythm pulsed within the specks of light. As they settled upon the grass and trees, the vegetation instantly erupted with an even more vigorous vitality.

"This is... the Light Rain of the Great Dao?!"

Soon, the crowd began to feel the touch of the brilliant golden specks.

The crowd instantly erupted into a commotion, a wave of shock spreading everywhere!

"Why is the Light Rain of the Great Dao here?"

Mo Tianyun and the other Cultivators from the Demon Exorcism Institute were equally astonished.

Legend had it that the Light Rain of the Great Dao would only fall from the heavens when a great auspicious omen appeared.

For example, when the auspicious beast, the Qilin, appeared, a rain of light would fill the sky wherever it went, causing barren lands to burst with life and dry springs to once again flow with sweet water.

Though no one knew why the Light Rain of the Great Dao had appeared, the faces of many powerful experts lit up with delight. One after another, they sat down cross-legged and began to cultivate!

This was an incredibly rare opportunity.

Cultivating while bathed in the Light Rain of the Great Dao would undoubtedly lead to a great leap in one's cultivation level. One's foundation would also be refined by the rhythm of the Great Dao, undergoing a profound sublimation!

"Everyone, the Light Rain of the Great Dao is upon us! This is an opportunity not to be missed. We must seize it!"

The beautifully dressed woman from the Fire Phoenix Tribe swept her gaze over the experts beside her, her meaning perfectly clear.

The Fire Phoenix Tribe's experts quickly separated from the crowd, found a secluded, flat area, and began to cultivate.

The other experts followed suit.

The Huo family's party did the same.

"I don't know how long this Light Rain of the Great Dao will last. Should we stay here and cultivate too?"

The Boundary Spirit glanced at Ye Chen, a look of longing in her eyes.

Even for a Spirit Body like her, the Light Rain of the Great Dao offered immense benefits.

It would be for the best if she didn't have to miss this opportunity.

But Ye Chen frowned. "I'm afraid we don't have time."

The Boundary Spirit understood what Ye Chen meant and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

They had already been delayed here at Kunlun Mountain for half a month.

Less than half a month remained before the start of the Peach Blossom Banquet.

And yet, they were still at the border of the Great Hong Dynasty, and had yet to even begin their journey toward Dongxuan Province, the largest province in the eastern part of the dynasty!

The journey was long. Even traveling at full speed, there was no telling how long it would take to reach their destination.

If they were delayed by anything along the way, they would very likely miss the start of the Peach Blossom Banquet!

Ye Chen had promised Song Yubing he would attend the Peach Blossom Banquet.

He couldn't possibly break that promise.

A trace of anxiety was also clearly visible on his face.

However, Mo Tianyun suddenly walked over and said in surprise, "Young friend Ye, you're attending the Peach Blossom Banquet as well?"

Ye Chen paused, surprised. "You have people attending too?"

He instinctively glanced at Luo Rou and Jiang Yuzhe.

After all, among the four from the Demon Exorcism Institute, they were the only two suited to attend.

And given their talent and strength, they were certainly qualified.

"Not them. Me," Mo Tianyun said with a small smile.

"You?" Ye Chen was dumbfounded.

'Isn't the Peach Blossom Banquet supposed to be a competition for young geniuses?'

'How can a senior figure like Mo Tianyun participate?'

"Hahaha, young friend Ye, I'll stop teasing you."

"While I am attending, it's not as a competitor. I'm going as an honored guest!"

Mo Tianyun smiled. "Besides, the Peach Blossom Banquet has been postponed. You didn't know?"