Sweeping across the heavens, starting with the first emperor of the ancient times.

Back then, I was single-mindedly focused on attaining enlightenment, without any distractions; I had no time to think about these things...

The situation was extremely dire at the time. The human race was already in a bad situation, and his background as someone from a small human faction made his situation even more difficult.

Moreover, his physique is special; he is a chaotic body, which poses an even greater risk and must not be exposed at all.

He can only change the situation by becoming stronger and attaining enlightenment as quickly as possible.

So he didn't consider things like love at all at the time.

"However, this girl really looks like her aunt."

Above the Starry Sky Arena, the situation has changed.

Niu Zhentian withdrew his giant hand, his face so dark it was almost dripping with water. His enormous bull eyes were fixed on Feng Xi, who was approaching on a lotus, his tone filled with both fear and anger:

"Fairy Fengxi, this is a private feud between my Mighty Bull Demon Clan and this person, and has nothing to do with the Phoenix Realm. Why must you interfere?"

His tone softened, and he specifically emphasized that it was a personal grudge, hoping the other party would not interfere.

Because the other party's background was indeed strong, he was very worried. The Phoenix Realm was one of the top realms among all realms, and it even had several Supreme Beings.

It is stronger than ordinary royal families and extreme forces.

Although the Golden Divine Bull Clan is also an ancient royal clan, it is still somewhat inferior to the Phoenix Realm.

Feng Xi stood atop the fire lotus, her red dress fluttering in the wind, her face cool and aloof, yet within her beautiful phoenix eyes, it seemed as if tangible flames were burning.

She looked at Niu Zhentian and said in a clear but direct voice:

"His insult to the Chaos Emperor is my business."

A simple sentence left Niu Zhentian speechless.

Feng Xi paused, her eyes blazing even brighter, her tone filled with undisguised contempt and anger:

"The Chaos Emperor suppressed the forbidden zones of life, ended the darkness and turmoil, and straightened the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. His benevolence has lasted for eternity, and his merit will be remembered for millennia. Among all the races and beings of the heavens, who with a conscience would not be grateful for his virtue?"

She raised her slender finger, pointed at Niu Poshan, and rebuked him, "Who do you think you are? How dare you spout such nonsense and slander the Emperor? Are you even qualified?"

Jiang Hao stood in the bustling crowd, gazing at the fiery red figure above the arena.

The stubbornness in the girl's brows, the genuine admiration and protectiveness in her eyes, the resolute tone in her voice... all kept overlapping with the figure in her memory.

Even when refuting their enemies, their tone—a mix of arrogance, disdain, and bluntness—seemed identical.

"This girl...it seems she really idolizes her aunt. Not only is her cultivation level and Taoist magic similar, but even her behavior and way of speaking are very similar..."

"However, she is more lively and outgoing than Feng Wu was back then. Feng Wu always had a cold face, as if she didn't care about anyone. Only when she was discussing and sparring with me would her eyes soften a little bit..."

The gray-robed Taoist boy spread the word: "Great Emperor, she seems to be protecting you. It seems she admires you a lot. Are you happy?"

Jiang Hao's mouth twitched. "It's alright, I'm used to it."

This little Taoist boy is getting bolder and bolder, daring to tease his master. We need to find a reason to beat him up.

However, it felt really good to be admired by the descendants of an old friend. Thinking of this, a soft spot in Jiang Hao's heart was gently touched.

The corners of her mouth involuntarily curved upwards into an almost imperceptible arc.

"To be worshipped and protected so unconditionally...it doesn't feel so bad, does it?"

He coughed lightly, quickly picked up his teacup to cover up his smile.

The gray-robed Taoist boy's voice transmission carried a clear hint of snickering: "Great Emperor, the tips of your ears seem a little red."

Jiang Hao: "...Nonsense, I just...choked because the tea was too hot!"

As soon as Feng Xi spoke, the crowd immediately erupted in agreement and murmurs.

"Well said! Fairy Fengxi truly lives up to her reputation as a favored daughter of heaven, able to distinguish right from wrong!"

"Strong in ability, with powerful connections, and daring to speak out and uphold justice—that's the kind of role model we should all be!"

"She really is a staunch defender of the Chaos Emperor... I often hear her defending the Emperor's reputation everywhere, so it seems the Emperor is undoubtedly her idol."

"Nonsense! Which ambitious genius wouldn't aspire to be like the Chaos Emperor? Sweeping away all enemies, quelling chaos, protecting all living beings... Isn't that the ultimate dream of cultivators? Isn't the Emperor your idol?"

"Of course! If I were even a tenth as powerful as the Great Emperor, would my goddess still run off with someone else?"

"Is it possible that your crush left not only because you're bad at games, but also because you're ugly?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

"Seriously, is it fun for you two noob simps to argue like this? Why fawn over women? Focus on self-cultivation, self-cultivation is the true path to success."

"That's right, that's how it is. Once you're powerful enough, why would you lack goddesses? I never think about these things. Like my idol, the Chaos Emperor, I only focus on cultivation. Alas, it's a pity that the Emperor's whereabouts are elusive, and I have no chance to meet him... If I could be fortunate enough to follow him, even if it's just to listen to his teachings, I would have no regrets in this life."

Listening to the discussions in the crowd, especially the undisguised worship and longing for the Chaos Emperor, Jiang Hao silently picked up his teacup and took another sip.

The tea was warm and soothing to the throat.

To be so unreservedly admired, protected, and even regarded as a lifelong belief... it seems... not so bad.

The almost imperceptible curve of his lips subtly rose another half-point.

The gray-robed Taoist boy's voice drifted over: "Your Majesty, your ears seem to be red again."

Jiang Hao: "...Don't talk nonsense, it's this spiritual tea...it has too much aftereffect, causing a surge of heat!"

The standoff continued above the arena.

Niu Zhentian's face turned pale and then red as Feng Xi retorted without any politeness.

It's true that he was wary of Feng Wu's reputation and the power of the Phoenix Realm, but how could he, a dignified Great Sage of the Seventh Heaven, put his face in such a way when he was reprimanded by a junior in front of everyone?

"You little brat! Do you really think I'm afraid of your Phoenix Realm?"

Enraged, Niu Zhentian decided to no longer hold back.

If they retreat today, the father and son will become a laughing stock of the entire ancient road and even the heavens!

He quickly formed hand seals while chanting incantations.

An even more ancient and powerful aura rose from his body.

Above her head, a powerful bull demon phantom, seemingly from ancient times, slowly emerged, its eyes bloodshot, and it attacked Feng Xi directly.

Feng Xi remained fearless, her bare feet touching the fiery lotus beneath her feet. Behind her, the phantom of the seven-colored divine phoenix let out a high-pitched cry, its wings unfurling as seven-colored flames soared into the sky, transforming into a sea of ​​fire.

Although she was only at the first level of the Great Sage realm, her phoenix bloodline was incomparably pure, her innate supernatural powers were powerful, and her control over the Great Dao of Flames was exquisite.

Crimson flames are the primary weapon, intensely hot and violent.

The orange-yellow flames are primarily defensive, thick and enduring.

The golden-white flames carried a purifying power.

The azure flames were icy cold... The seven-colored flames were as easy to control as her own arms. Combined with her exquisite movements and supernatural powers, she was able to fight back and forth with the giant bull phantom controlled by Niu Zhentian, whose strength had surged.

In an instant, flames and brute force collided, fragments of the Dao principles scattered everywhere, the starry sky trembled, and the sight was dazzling.

As Jiang Hao watched, he mentally commented on the text:

"She has already cultivated to the sixth transformation of the Phoenix Seven Transformations. Not bad, she is considered top-notch at this age."

"However, her combat experience is still a bit lacking. In the thirteenth move, after Phoenix Wing Soaring into Fire Feather Thousand Kills, there was a gap in the power conversion on the lower left wing, which was only about one ten-thousandth of a second. But she didn't pay attention to make up for it, and that brute Niu Zhentian didn't notice it either... Tsk, two chickens fighting each other."

"In the twentieth move, she should have used the aerial advantage of Phoenix Wings Soaring into the sky to suppress the area with Fire Rain, forcing Niu Zhentian to withstand the wear and tear. Instead, she used the more defensive Nirvana Fire Ring. Although she blocked the attack, she wasted 10% of her spiritual power. Her tactical choice was problematic."

If outsiders knew about these comments, they would definitely say that this person is crazy. After all, Feng Xi is a top genius, how could she have so many questions?

In their eyes, Feng Xi's performance was flawless.

The gray-robed Daoist boy said, "Great Emperor, you've observed so carefully; wouldn't you like to give her some pointers later?"