The Great Ruler: Starting from the Lower Plane

Chapter 168 People from Ten Thousand Swords Valley

Ling Tonghuang took a deep breath, his expression growing increasingly solemn, and spoke in a deep voice.

"explain."

A hoarse voice came from beneath the black robe, carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"During this campaign in the southeastern region of the Hundred Battles Domain, Blood Eagle encountered a new force called the Heavenly Wind Pavilion."

"Their leader, Ye Feng, at the third-rank supreme level, severely injured Wan Luo and Xue Ying, forcing Xue Ying and his men to retreat."

With a solemn expression, Ling Tonghuang recounted the story of Ye Feng's battle with the Blood Eagle.

"A third-rank supreme being severely injured Blood Eagle?"

Beneath the black robe, the figure slightly raised his eyes, revealing a pair of deep, pool-like eyes. Those eyes were a deep gold, and deep within the pupils, it seemed as if an ancient datura flower was slowly blooming, mysterious and eerie.

Blood Eagle is considered a good talent in the Great Luo Heaven Domain. He has good strength, talent and loyalty, and is qualified to be crowned a king.

It's probably impossible to find a third-rank supreme being in the entire Northern Realm who could defeat him. It's quite unexpected that such a person would appear in the Hundred Battles Domain.

However, this third-rank supreme being was not worthy of her attention. Why should the Spirit-Eyed Emperor report such a trivial matter?

"What else?"

The hoarse voice rang out again.

"Furthermore, Ye Feng possesses a superior-grade divine artifact, a divine technique at the Great Perfection level, and an extremely powerful Supreme Dharma Body. His combat strength far surpasses that of a fourth-grade Supreme."

"What concerns the three of us even more is that Blood Eagle sent back a message saying that Ye Feng seems to know the Domain Lord and knows the Domain Lord's name."

Ling Tong Huang didn't keep anyone in suspense and revealed all the information he knew.

Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly froze, falling into a deathly silence.

The gazes of both the Heavenly Eagle Emperor and the Sleeping Emperor toward the Great Luo Domain Lord were filled with doubt.

Even the three emperors of the Great Luo Heaven Domain did not know the name of the Domain Lord, and all addressed him as Domain Lord.

The fact that a third-rank supreme being from the distant Hundred Battle Domain could know the name of the domain lord speaks volumes about his background.

From beginning to end, the three Sleeping Emperors never doubted the truthfulness of Ye Feng's words.

Offending a supreme expert would be a price they couldn't afford. If Ye Feng was just spouting nonsense, then he was courting death.

"Do you know my name?"

Beneath the black robe, the hoarse voice carried a hint of surprise, and an invisible spiritual pressure emanated from his body, causing the hall to tremble.

"Does he even know my name?"

Upon hearing this, Ling Tong Huang was taken aback for a moment, then braced himself and respectfully replied, "Domain Lord, according to the message sent back by Blood Eagle, that person said your name is Mandala."

"Mandala—"

The figure in the black robe suddenly changed his gaze, and a look of surprise appeared on his delicate, snow-white face, which no one could see.

"Indeed, Mandala is my name. I am aware of this. The three of you must not spread this further. You may leave!"

A moment later, Mandala came to her senses, waved her sleeve, and dismissed the three Sleeping Emperors.

"Yes, sir."

Upon seeing Mandala's personal confirmation, the three Sleeping Emperors were taken aback for a moment, then bowed in response and turned to leave.

"This Ye Feng, without my permission, no one from the Great Luo Heaven Domain may tamper with him!"

Just as the three were leaving the main hall, an undeniable and authoritative voice rang out, instantly confirming their suspicions.

There must be a powerful force behind Ye Feng, otherwise how could he have gotten to know the Domain Lord?

In their eyes, a third-rank supreme being is nothing more than an ant, but having such a status changes everything.

"Tianfeng Pavilion, Ye Feng—"

The figure on the throne was filled with doubt, his golden, majestic eyes blinking.

Mandala is indeed her real name, but in this vast world, the only person who knows this name is Lu Heng of the Holy Demon Palace, who is her mortal enemy.

After years of slumber and recovery from her injuries, she established the Great Luo Heaven Domain in the Northern Realm, a fact unknown to most.

"Could it be that we've been discovered? A third-grade supreme being, the Hundred Battle Domain—"

Beneath Mandala's black robe, her brows were furrowed, her petite body trembled, and her mind raced with speculation.

Could that powerful supreme Dharma body be the indestructible body of the Great Sun?

But if it were that bastard's person, how could a third-rank supreme being dare to utter her name?

If her creation of the Great Luo Heavenly Domain had truly been exposed, the Holy Demon Palace would have already attacked.

No matter how much she despised Lu Heng, he was still a supreme being of the upper realm, unmatched by anyone in the Northern Realm. Her strength had been greatly weakened.

"Regardless, I want to see just who you are—"

This day.

Above Tianfeng City, a sharp sword light pierced the sky, hurtling towards the Tianfeng Palace.

Amidst the sword light, a figure stood with his hands behind his back.

He was a middle-aged man in a blue robe with a cold face. His body was surrounded by sword energy and exuded a sharp and unparalleled spiritual power. He was clearly a fifth-grade supreme being!

"Lord Tianfeng Pavilion, Jian Chen of Wanjian Valley has come to pay a visit."

Sword Dust Supreme's voice was as clear as the sound of a sword, echoing across the sky.

In Tianfeng City, countless people looked up and their expressions changed drastically.

Wanjian Valley is one of the three top forces in the Hundred Battles Domain. Its elder, Jian Chen, is a fifth-grade supreme expert with a prestigious reputation throughout the entire Hundred Battles Domain.

"The people of Ten Thousand Swords Valley!"

"Fifth-Rank Supreme!"

"Why would someone of such stature personally visit our Heavenly Wind Pavilion today?"

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A chorus of exclamations erupted throughout the city, many people looking on with awe and curiosity.

Inside the Heavenly Wind Palace, Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in his dark, deep pupils.

"Valley of Ten Thousand Swords—"

Ye Feng murmured softly, his lips pursed.

The arrival of people from Wanjian Valley was both expected and unexpected.

With the strength he has shown so far, it is enough to make the three major forces of the Hundred Battles Domain take notice. The Ten Thousand Swords Valley sent people here, which is nothing more than to win him over or to test him.

He just didn't expect that Wanjian Valley would take it so seriously, sending a fifth-grade supreme being directly.

There are only a handful of experts of this caliber in the Hundred Battles Domain.

"Guests are always welcome."

Ye Feng stood up, his figure flashed, and he rose into the air, standing with his hands behind his back above Tianfeng City. His black clothes fluttered, and a faint smile appeared on his handsome and otherworldly face.

"Sword Dust Supreme has come from afar, which brings great honor to Tianfeng Pavilion."

Sword Dust Supreme landed opposite Ye Feng, his gaze sweeping over Ye Feng with astonishment in his eyes.

This young Rank 3 Supreme was the one who severely injured Blood Eagle Supreme. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would have found it hard to believe.

However, anyone who can remain so calm and fearless in front of him is either a fool or possesses a means to contend with him.

The rumors circulating in the Hundred Battles Domain recently are indeed true.

"At such a young age, Pavilion Master Ye possesses such strength; he is truly a remarkable hero, worthy of our admiration."

Sword Dust Supreme bowed respectfully, his attitude polite.

There is an insurmountable gap between a fifth-grade supreme being and a third-grade supreme being, but the person before us clearly cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

"Sword Dust Supreme is too kind. Please come into the city for a chat."

Ye Feng smiled faintly and gestured with his hand.

Contact with the three major forces of the Hundred Battles Domain is inevitable. If a stable situation can be maintained on the surface, he would naturally be happy to see it happen.

Before breaking through to the Earthly Sovereign realm, he wouldn't think about unifying the Hundred Battle Domains; and reaching that point would require a considerable amount of time.

"please."

Sword Dust Supreme nodded and smiled, raised his hand in return, and then went to the Heavenly Wind Palace with Ye Feng.

Inside the hall, the guests and hosts took their seats.

Ye Feng sat high on the main seat, while Jian Chen Supreme sat in the guest seat. Qian Xuan and Cang Xuan stood on one side of the hall, their gazes occasionally sweeping over Jian Chen Supreme, their eyes filled with awe.

A fifth-rank supreme being, even if such a powerful person is just sitting there casually, gives people a sense of oppression like a mountain pressing down on them.

Looking around the Tianfeng Pavilion, only their Pavilion Master could remain so calm and composed.

"What brings Supreme Sword Dust here?"

Ye Feng met Jian Chen's gaze calmly and asked directly.

"Jian Chen will not keep you in suspense any longer. The reasons for my visit are twofold: first, to verify whether the rumors are true, and second, to see if Pavilion Master Ye has any intention of joining our Ten Thousand Swords Valley."

"If Pavilion Master Ye is willing to join, Ten Thousand Swords Valley will provide the most generous treatment, with an annual offering of 50,000 Supreme Spirit Liquids."

Sword Dust Supreme laughed loudly and spoke frankly.

The southeastern region is in utter chaos, and the Tianfeng Pavilion, which has now risen from there, is worthy of being courted by Wanjian Valley.

The strength of the person before them, the talent they displayed, and the mysterious background behind them would all be of great help to Wanjian Valley.

If the person in front of us were to lead the Heavenly Wind Pavilion to join us, the strength of the Myriad Swords Valley would increase dramatically.

The atmosphere in Tianfeng Palace suddenly froze.

Fifty thousand units of Supreme Spirit Liquid!

This number struck Qianxuan and Cangxuan like a thunderbolt.

Wanjian Valley has really gone all out!

It should be noted that, after deducting expenses from all parties, the annual income of Tianfeng Pavilion only amounts to a little over 30,000 Supreme Spirit Liquids that actually reaches the Pavilion Master.

However, Wanjian Valley immediately offered 50,000, and that was only for the treatment of offerings, not including anything else.

"Fifty thousand units of Supreme Spiritual Liquid—"

Ye Feng's eyes flickered slightly, a faint smile playing on his lips, neither confirming nor denying.

Two years ago, this number would have been enough to tempt him, but now he is no longer the penniless newcomer from the lower plane.

The Heavenly Wind Pavilion has already taken shape, and the lower borders can produce tens of thousands of Supreme Spirit Liquids every year. Although it is still far from meeting his cultivation needs, it is enough to ensure that he does not have to worry about his daily cultivation.

Moreover, joining the Valley of Ten Thousand Swords means being bound and subject to others' orders, which is something he cannot accept at the moment.

"Tianfeng Pavilion is newly established and its foundation is still shallow. As the pavilion master, Ye Feng should focus on the affairs of the pavilion and has no intention of joining other forces for the time being."

Ye Feng appreciates the kindness of Wanjian Valley.

Ye Feng shook his head, a hint of apology appearing on his handsome and refined face.

Upon hearing this response, a hint of disappointment flashed in Sword Dust Supreme's eyes, but he was not annoyed. Instead, he chuckled.

"I am not surprised that Pavilion Master Ye refused. You are young and have an extraordinary background. Why do you need to join my Ten Thousand Swords Valley?"

"However, the gates of my Ten Thousand Swords Valley are always open to Pavilion Master Ye."

Ye Feng nodded and smiled, then bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for your understanding, Supreme Sword Dust."

Sword Dust Supreme waved his hand, then changed the subject, his gaze becoming profound.

"Sect Master Ye, Jian Chen has come here with another matter to tell you."

"What is it?"

Ye Feng's gaze narrowed slightly.

"Although the war of conquest in the Great Luo Heaven Domain has ended, the situation in the Hundred Battles Domain is becoming increasingly chaotic."

"The two major powers, Youdu City and Tianshan Sect, have already set their sights on your Tianfeng Pavilion."

"According to information obtained by my Wanjian Valley, the Supreme Being of Youdu and the Supreme Being of Tianshan have secretly joined forces to prepare to attack Tianfeng Pavilion."

Sword Dust Supreme's expression was solemn as he recounted the news he had just learned, conveying goodwill.

From the perspective of Wanjian Valley, the stronger the power in the southeast region, the better.

Only in this way can we withstand the attack from the Great Luo Heaven Domain as much as possible. As for being stronger, the various forces in the Northern Realm will join forces to suppress them, so they don't need to worry too much.

Upon hearing this, Qianxuan and Cangxuan's expressions changed drastically, their eyes filled with shock.

Two Rank 5 Supremes join forces!

While this lineup might not be enough to sweep across the entire southeast region, dealing with Tianfeng Pavilion would not be difficult.

If we add the third and fourth rank supreme beings under their command, the trouble that Tianfeng Pavilion will face will be even greater.

"Two Rank 5 Supremes joining forces, they certainly think highly of my Heavenly Wind Pavilion."

Ye Feng's expression remained unchanged, but a hint of coldness flashed in his dark, deep eyes.

The alliance between Tianshan Sect and Youdu City may be aimed at suppressing Tianfeng Pavilion, or it could be a subconscious test by various forces in the Hundred Battles Domain to support him.

If he can handle it, everything will be fine in the future; if not, it is not impossible for Tianfeng Pavilion to be overthrown.

"Sect Master Ye, although Ten Thousand Swords Valley cannot directly help you, if you are willing to join Ten Thousand Swords Valley, then you will be one of us. If they want to harm you, they are courting death."

Sword Dust Supreme looked directly at Ye Feng and offered a solution.

"I appreciate Sword Dust Supreme's good intentions, but I will leave the matters of the Heavenly Wind Pavilion to me."

Ye Feng shook his head and let out a soft breath.

"As for the Supreme Being of Youdu and the others—"

Ye Feng's eyes narrowed, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable firmness.

"They'll have to see if they have the ability to mess with my Heavenly Wind Pavilion."

Sword Dust Supreme's expression froze slightly as he gave Ye Feng a deep look.

The young man in front of him was even more resolute than he had imagined.

A third-rank supreme being showed no fear whatsoever in the face of the combined attack of two fifth-rank supreme beings.

Such audacity is either due to overconfidence or arrogance and ignorance.

Judging from the various methods Ye Feng had previously demonstrated, it was clearly not the latter.

"In that case, Jian Chen will say no more."

Sword Dust Supreme stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Sect Leader Ye, although Ten Thousand Swords Valley is not in a position to interfere in this matter, if you truly need assistance, please feel free to send a message at any time, and I will be happy to lend a helping hand."

Thank you.

Ye Feng rose to return the greeting and respectfully saw Jian Chen Supreme off.

Only Qianxuan and Cangxuan remained in the hall.

"You two Fifth-Rank Supremes have joined forces—"

Qianxuan's expression was solemn, and his voice was full of worry.

Ye Feng waved his hand, his expression indifferent.

"It's alright, they may want to contact us, but we'll see if they have the opportunity."

"Moreover—"

Ye Feng's eyes flashed, and a sharp smile appeared on his lips.

"I was just looking for an excuse to take action against them, but they've delivered themselves to my door, saving me a lot of trouble."

Qianxuan and Cangxuan exchanged a glance, and Du Cheng saw a deep look of astonishment in Du Cheng's eyes.

This scoundrel of theirs actually had designs on those two fifth-rank supreme beings!