Become a fairy alone

If I were to be transferred to attack the Dragon Domain later, things would undoubtedly become much more complicated.

It's unlikely that his army will be conscripted to the Dragon Domain, but it's quite possible that a powerful Immortal Lord like him will be.

The lotus clone decided not to stand out too much later. If it showed too much skill now, and then acted only so-so when fighting against the Dragon Domain experts, it would be troublesome if the Heavenly Emperor became suspicious.

As long as he doesn't actively reveal his strength, the lotus clone isn't worried about the Heavenly Emperor seeing through it.

The Sacred Soul Sword Tablet is the best tool for concealing one's true strength. As a sacred relic inherited by the Sea Soul Palace, its power far exceeds what ordinary people expect. Even the Heavenly Emperor cannot see the Sacred Soul Sword Tablet within his body.

If he were to personally intervene now, he could naturally thwart the counterattack of the Golden-Winged Wolf Puppet. However, there were also puppet masters of the same level as him on the other side. The Puppet Emperor had a multitude of powerful figures under his command, including some old monsters no less formidable than Qianhua Laojun and Yuhua Xianjun. Even if he repelled the powerful enemy on the other side, it would not bring him much benefit.

Xiao Yu and Xun Yangzi accepted the order and left. Compared to the other immortal armies, this action might make them seem somewhat weak, but that didn't matter. The Sword Master's orders could not be disobeyed.

They wanted to use enough battle achievements to elevate the Sword Master to the position of Immortal Lord, but unfortunately the Sword Master did not have such thoughts.

The lotus clone gazed into the distance for a while. After so many years of wandering, it was almost time to return to Jiuyang City. In fact, this was one of the immortal cities where the original body had stayed the longest.

As time has passed, Jiuyang City has changed beyond recognition. After this great battle, probably nothing will be left.

Feeling something, the faint soul pressure of the sword monument within his body spread outwards along with the sword intent, as if an invisible sword had quietly formed. It did not attack the enemy, but the Golden-Winged Wolf King puppet opposite him looked over with surprise and uncertainty.

He knew that the enemy had a Celestial Lord-level expert. The two armies had been fighting for some time, and the enemy seemed to be quite low-key and not very ambitious.

I heard that the sword master is just a rising star in Honghao Heavenly Court, who has a record of killing a Ghost Lord and severely injuring a Demon Lord-level expert.

The record sounds pretty good, but during the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, all the strong had plenty of opportunities, so this record isn't particularly amazing. Overall, the Lotus Clone's previous opponents weren't considered very strong.

The Golden-Winged Wolf King Puppet initially didn't take the Lotus Clone too seriously, but the detached sword intent that appeared now inevitably increased its sense of threat.

The two hadn't even truly clashed yet, but that sword intent was gradually eroding his confidence. He knew that if they actually fought, the Golden-Winged Wolf King Puppet would likely find it difficult to gain the upper hand.

The lotus clone used the special environment of the Xuanyong Battlefield to comprehend the sword path. Suddenly, it glanced into the distance and its sword intent was inexplicably suppressed. A golden swan spread its wings and flew over the Xuanyong Battlefield towards Jiuyang City.

The Heavenly Emperor has made his move! The lotus clone and the Golden-Winged Wolf King puppet both felt a chill run down their spines. The Heavenly Emperor's participation meant that the final battle would soon follow.

At the same time, a beam of jade light rose from several other directions, some resembling the aura of the Underworld Court, others like the aura of a Mystic Elixir.

"The four Heavenly Emperors have all appeared; a great battle is imminent." The Golden-Winged Wolf King Puppet sighed, its eyes revealing unprecedented fear. Neither the Immortal Realm nor the Puppet Emperor Demon Subordinates believed that anyone could withstand the combined might of the four Heavenly Emperors.

"With the Four Heavenly Courts disturbed by the Dragon Clan and the main army on the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, your ability to set up such a grand strategy is truly astonishing. However, that's all for now. The battle is over. Puppet Emperor, come out and let this Emperor see what you've got."

Above Jiuyang City, the dark clouds dissipated, and in an instant, golden light stretched for thousands of miles. Flocks of golden geese spread their wings, creating a scene of thousands of geese flying together.

Countless golden geese soared to and fro, appearing chaotic and disorderly, yet there was a wondrous rhythm in the movement of the flock. In the pale golden light, a blurry giant face appeared and disappeared.

"It seems the Puppet Emperor is terrified. Since you won't show yourself, don't blame us for taking action against those juniors."

Another hearty laugh rang out, and in the hazy crimson light, the man dressed in black robes became much clearer.

The newcomer was none other than the Heavenly Emperor of Nandan. The Four Directions Heavenly Court was divided into two major camps, with Nandan and Honghao being closer. Since Heavenly Emperor Honghao made the first move, Heavenly Emperor Nandan naturally had to come to his aid immediately.

Although the Puppet Emperor was weak, he still had several powerful old monsters under his command: Xun Yin Lei Ling, Long Yin Cult Master, and Sheng Yang Cult Master were all infamous. There were also quite a few other Immortal Lord level experts. If it weren't for the entire Immortal Realm joining forces, the two of them alone wouldn't have been able to defeat the current Puppet Emperor.

"Let the younger generation handle their own wars. I will take care of you gentlemen." Deep within the Nine Central City, a gray-brown vortex surged, within which the Puppet Emperor, clad in a silver-gray cloak and possessing a burly figure, sat majestically on a rugged stone throne.

"Let the other two Heavenly Emperors appear together. With the Heavenly Emperors of the four directions gathered, plus myself, this grand occasion will surely become a legendary tale in the future."

"A mere upstart dares to challenge the might of the Immortal Realm to the south? I admire your courage!" A rift opened in the void, and the Jade Profound Heavenly Emperor stepped out, his sharp gaze sweeping over the Puppet Emperor.

Relatively speaking, his grudge against the Puppet Emperor was greater. He had previously joined forces with the Ancient Demon Emperor in the Desolate Sea to deal with Lu Xiaotian. The matter was already a foregone conclusion, and no matter how strong Lu Xiaotian's methods were, he was no match for him and the Ancient Demon Emperor.

It was the Dragon Seal Cult Masters under the Puppet Emperor who created the opportunity for Lu Xiaotian, causing his expedition to the Desolate Sea to end in failure. Seeing his hard-won gains slip away, the Jade Profound Heavenly Emperor was naturally furious. His hatred for the Puppet Emperor was no less than that for Lu Xiaotian.

At this moment, the four Heavenly Emperors appeared together, and the Jade Profound Heavenly Emperor felt that he had nothing to fear.

Even if the puppet emperor in front of them seems confident, he may have already prepared an escape route. At most, he can only get away from them. It is unrealistic to expect him to stand on equal footing with them. He will have to leave something behind as a price.

"Anger easily cloud one's judgment. Past victories and defeats are all in the past. Emperor Yuxuan is dwelling on these things too much, and has somewhat lost his composure." The Puppet Emperor smiled nonchalantly, then looked around with unparalleled arrogance. "The four of you have gathered in Nine Central City. Do you intend to use a war of attrition, or attack all at once?"

"Puppet Emperor, you have quite the spirit. For now, dealing with a newcomer like you doesn't require the four of us to act together. Of course, if the situation exceeds our expectations, the four of us will adjust accordingly. As a major threat to my Immortal Realm, it's normal to eliminate you by any means necessary."

The Southern Heavenly Emperor laughed and said, "Since the Puppet Emperor is so confident, then I will be the first to experience your methods."

Before the words were even finished, crimson clouds billowed across the void, turning the entire celestial realm red. Several rainbow-like rays of light gracefully swept towards the Puppet Emperor. The scene appeared both gentle and magnificent, instantly transforming the entire world. Of the four Heavenly Emperors, he was the last to withdraw from the Jade Disc of Creation. The other Heavenly Emperors had all participated in some battles, with Yu Xuan and Ming Luo even suffering some losses. Now it was his turn to act.

"Crimson Clouds?" The Puppet Emperor looked at the dazzling light before him, then slowly reached out and waved his hand, producing a long whip that lashed out.

With a snap, the ground beneath the whip mark broke, forming a wide gap. The Crimson Serpent was not hindered by the whip's force, but it could not advance further under this spatial fault, like a thousand troops blocked by an insurmountable chasm.

At this moment, the endless rosy light also showed amazing resilience. After being temporarily blocked, it adjusted and adapted briefly before beginning to cross this obstacle that was like a void canyon. In the blink of an eye, it had already crossed one-third of the way.

The Puppet Emperor's whip continued its relentless strike. This time, however, it did not cause the near-catastrophic destruction of the previous blow. Instead, the whip's speed defied spatial constraints, instantly reaching its target.

The Heavenly Emperor of Nandan remained unhurried, pointing forward with his hand. A point of crimson light, as deep as an abyss, completely swallowed the fierce whip's power.

The Southern Dan Heavenly Emperor's methods naturally did not stop there. As his Crimson Serpent Clouds passed through the obstruction, they continued to spread outwards. The Southern Dan Heavenly Emperor did not seek to suppress the enemy in a short time; as long as they could continue to spread into the depths of space, they could create a relatively advantageous situation for himself.

A clear, sharp sound rang out as the Southern Heavenly Emperor summoned three crimson pearls. The crimson light converged into one, and a phoenix figure flapped its wings. Instantly, amidst the endless crimson glow, everything in the world became ethereal.

"The Spirit Rhinoceros Emperor Phoenix!" Jade Profound Heavenly Emperor's eyes flashed.

The Southern Heavenly Emperor only withdrew from the Jade Disc of Creation at the very end of this turmoil in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield. It was originally thought that he might have encountered some trouble in his previous cultivation or that his fortune had been damaged by other things, but it seems that this is not the case now.

The previous Crimson Serpent Clouds were just a prelude; with the appearance of the Spirit Rhinoceros Emperor Phoenix, its Crimson Serpent Dharma Realm also spread out.

The Spirit Phoenix Emperor's image captivated everyone's soul; the moment it flapped its wings and danced, its phoenix image seemed to be etched into everyone's mind.

If the onlookers around were like this, the Puppet Emperor, who was in the middle of it, felt that the phoenix image, which was radiating red light and flames, had already flown into his mind.

The Danxia landform seemed to be slowly burning within the body, not intensely, but rather giving a warm feeling that made one want to immerse oneself in it.

The Puppet Emperor felt a chill run down his spine. At their level, even the most powerful killing moves would be difficult to defeat an opponent in a short time. On the contrary, this kind of seemingly harmless and subtle method was more likely to dispel people's wariness.

"Lingxi Emperor Phoenix, what a skill!" The Puppet Emperor laughed heartily, and a bright pearl appeared between his brows. Inside the pearl sat a puppet, identical to the Puppet Emperor himself.

The Spirit Phoenix pierced straight into the heart, but struck the puppet between the Puppet Emperor's brows.

"A soul puppet substitute? He actually crafted a soul puppet. As expected of the Puppet Emperor, his mastery of puppetry has transcended the ordinary and reached sainthood." The Jade Profound Heavenly Emperor and the others couldn't help but admire him greatly when they saw this scene.

The Puppet Emperor's methods seem somewhat passive, but this is also determined by his cultivation level. After all, he has not been in the Emperor position for long, but he was well prepared for the Dharma Realm attacks of Emperor-level experts and had refined such a miraculous soul puppet.

"It seems this battle will be difficult to end in the short term. The Puppet Emperor's strength is indeed beyond expectations. He is enough to restrain any one of us, but he is still not strong enough to stop the four of us. Puppet Emperor, if you have no other means, you might as well surrender sooner rather than later," said the Underworld Emperor in a calm voice.

The Puppet Emperor's strength was more formidable than expected; he only managed to hold off the Southern Dan Heavenly Emperor. The three Heavenly Emperors weren't just there to watch the show.

They had no intention of giving the puppet emperor a fair chance to fight. If it were really a matter of fairness, no one was confident that they could defeat the legendary dragon lord in a one-on-one battle.

"This fiend is indeed quite powerful. I'll trouble you all to join forces and capture and kill him here." The Southern Dan Heavenly Emperor fought with the Puppet Emperor for a while, and still had some trump cards up his sleeve. However, those were meant to be used to save his life in critical moments, not to fight to the death.

Even though Yu Xuan and the Underworld Emperor had fought Lu Xiaotian repeatedly before, they did not use the world-suppressing artifacts within their bodies. This was simply because the risks were too great, and the rewards would not be proportional to the efforts.

It was difficult to deal with the Puppet Emperor in a short time using ordinary means, and there was little benefit in continuing the stalemate. So the Southern Dan Heavenly Emperor directly asked the other Heavenly Emperors to intervene.

“Very well, then let’s send the Puppet Emperor on his way together.” Hong Hao and the other Heavenly Emperors nodded in succession.

The Puppet Emperor threw a punch with his left hand, creating a huge vortex centered on his fist, which sucked the opponent's Emperor Phoenix Pearl into it. Taking advantage of the opponent's attack being blocked, the Puppet Emperor floated backward for a while.

Just as the three Heavenly Emperors, Honghao, Mingluo, and Yuxuan, were about to make their move, they simultaneously sensed several incomparably powerful auras rising from the direction of Luoyang Prison.

"Such powerful dragon energy!" The Heavenly Emperors were all startled at the same time.

The number of powerful emperors in this world is limited. Even those who go into seclusion or venture into the outer realms are extremely rare. Now, however, several powerful auras that they all find quite threatening have suddenly appeared, and they even come from the Dragon Clan. How could the Heavenly Emperors not be alarmed?

“This is no ordinary imperial dragon. The other party has a heavy aura of death on its body. It seems that it was only activated by a special method, and it may not be able to maintain it for long.” The Four Heavenly Emperors were, after all, veterans of countless battles, and they quickly noticed the abnormality.

"Indeed, some special methods were used. Although it was not enough to destroy the Immortal Realm, it was not a big problem to protect ourselves in the short term." The Puppet Emperor chuckled, showing no fear in the face of the Four Heavenly Emperors. He stretched out his palm and a black dragon-patterned banner appeared.

As the banner billowed, three giant dragons—one red, one white, and one blue—rose one after another from the direction of Luo Yang Prison. As the dragons moved, their mighty dragon power swept across the void, greatly affecting the crimson rosy clouds that had previously spread to the void interface, which gradually melted away like ice and snow.

Besides these three giant dragons, there is also a powerful demonic aura hidden within Luo Yang Prison, poised to emerge, which undoubtedly poses a strong deterrent at this moment.

The Four Heavenly Emperors' expressions changed drastically. The three Heavenly Dragons might not be as strong as they had imagined, but there was still an old demon of the Emperor rank in Luo Yang Prison. In terms of the number of Emperor-level experts alone, the other party had actually surpassed them in the blink of an eye.

They thought everything was under control, but it turned out they were being played a cruel joke on them. (End of Chapter)