Chapter 1101: Chapter 1100: Hope You Won’t Regret It_1
"Golden Rainbow Fairy!"
Cries of astonishment rose from afar.
A woman clad in a golden silk dress, resembling a celestial fairy descending to earth, arrived treading the air, accompanied by two young men and two young women, as well as two elders with profound and vigorous auras.
The eyes of Golden Rainbow Fairy were clear, and her temperament was as mysterious as her martial arts. After observing the scene, she smiled from afar towards Shi Xiaole, "The great name of Kirin echoes like thunder, it is my misfortune that we’ve only met today. I consider myself fortunate to meet you in this lifetime."
The crowd was dazzled, with stars in their eyes, especially the masters from the Western Region, who looked particularly aggrieved.
Whether it was Gao Kun or Golden Rainbow Fairy, both had gained fame second only to the Fiery Flame Child Emperor in the past two years. Their stance indirectly diminished the authority of the Fiery Flame Child Emperor, which was infuriating to him!
It’s hard to slap a smiling face, and although his intuition told Shi Xiaole that the Golden Rainbow Fairy was quite peculiar, he still nodded towards her.
"This Kirin carries such a grand air."
Among the four young men and women behind Golden Rainbow Fairy, a purple-robed youth sneered, indignant at the cold reception his mistress received.
"Why should you be angry, Senior Brother? The Fiery Flame Child Emperor comes with overwhelming momentum. In my opinion, Kirin won’t remain pleased for long."
Another young man dressed in white secretly communicated.
He had personally witnessed the combat of the Fiery Flame Child Emperor and concluded that the latter had hidden a great deal of his strength. His real power was very likely within the top seventy of the Emperor List, perhaps even higher.
Such prowess was certainly not something Kirin could match, at least not for now.
"I hope so. I’ve had enough of him," the purple-robed youth awaited eagerly. His brother might not have exceptional talent, but he had a sharp eye, seldom making a wrong judgment from childhood.
"Look, the people from Secret Sect have arrived!"
Another wave of excitement surged, further heightening the emotions of the crowd to a climax.
Swish swish swish.
Many eyes turned towards the source of the sound, and saw a group of lamas floating from a distance and landing on the endless plains. The leader was an old man whose depth was inscrutable even to those present.
Only Shi Xiaole felt a terrifying vast ocean that seemed able to churn the heavens and earth at any moment. The power hidden within the old man’s body could definitely be described as shocking and extraordinary.
Without a doubt, this elder was the current Suzerain of the Secret Sect, Dezhi Shangshi, ranked tenth on the Emperor List.
The Secret Sect had brought many masters this time, but apart from Dezhi Shangshi, the most eye-catching was a child of about seven or eight years old within the crowd.
Many people, upon seeing him, immediately compared him with Shi Xiaole, their eyes brimming with excitement.
Influenced by the atmosphere of the scene, even the many masters of the Secret Sect first turned their gaze towards Shi Xiaole, their oppressive presence striking forth but was blocked by another force — the gaze of the masters from the Flying Horse Dynasty.
In a blink, the scene became a contest of wills between the masters of the Flying Horse Dynasty and the Western Region. The masters from other regions were quite content to sit back and watch.
"Donor Kirin, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time. I hope you will not disappoint me," the Fiery Flame Child Emperor started, his calm voice stirring waves of shock in everyone’s heart.
His words were an open invitation to battle, but the confidence and conviction of certain victory in his tone was crystal clear to everyone. That lofty and dominant attitude, looking down upon his opponent, made the Void Origin Realm Martial Emperors from the Flying Horse Dynasty quite uncomfortable and, at the same time, inevitably worried for Shi Xiaole.
If the other party did not have full confidence, why would he speak such words?
"There’s no need to be so full of yourself before the battle has even begun. Wouldn’t it be embarrassing if you lost?"
Under the challenge and provocation of the Fiery Flame Child Emperor, Shi Xiaole remained calm.
"Since I started walking this path, I have never been defeated, not in the past, not now, nor will it happen in the future. This is my belief. So far, no one has been able to shake it," the Fiery Flame Child Emperor locked eyes with Shi Xiaole, his peaceful gaze containing a fiery explosive force. Anyone who met this gaze would believe that this is a person who cannot be defeated.
His invincibility lied not only in his record but also in his belief. Belief can often bring forth an illogical power that allows one to break through their own limits.
"What a fearsome individual!"
Liu Xuantong felt his heart thump merely from being skimmed by the Fiery Flame Child Emperor’s gaze. Gong Thirteen and Sheng Xingzhi felt the same, and both Qiu Yuchu and Huan Yundu nearly had their martial dao power significantly affected, with ripples spreading throughout.
The strength of one’s martial dao is related to their state of mind. A single look from the Fiery Flame Child Emperor almost caused Qiu Yuchu and company’s states of mind to suffer. Such was the intense oppression of his aura!
Before Shi Xiaole could respond, however, the Fiery Flame Child Emperor withdrew his gaze and put his palms together, saying, "Please prepare yourself, Donor Kirin. This humble monk is ready at any time to receive your instruction."
The crowd shuddered at these words.
The implication was clear: I intend to defeat you at your very best!
This boundless confidence, even the Sect Masters of the top powers found difficult to gauge. It was terrifying because once doubt seeps into the mind, it amplifies infinitely during battle, affecting performance at critical moments.
The confrontation between the Fiery Flame Child Emperor and Kirin had begun the moment the former appeared. Evidently, the Fiery Flame Child Emperor had seized the initiative, at the very least securing an advantage on the field and in the psyche.
"I’ve long heard that a prodigious child has emerged from the Western Region, possessing an extraordinary demeanor and wishing to battle the heroes of the world. Now that I’ve seen you today, you truly meet my expectations," he declared.
Amid a deep, booming laughter, the distant sky suddenly turned into splendor of myriad colors, with every shimmer as if it could draw the attention and souls of the onlookers into its grasp.
It wasn’t until the colorful light had dissipated that a tall man appeared in the midst of the arena. Many people came to their senses retrospectively, breaking into cold sweats—had someone attacked them just now, they would have been dead.
This man was...
"We pay our respects to the Martial Emperor!"
The faces of the experts from the Western Region turned solemn. Regardless of their distance, they promptly paid homage to the tall man without a word of protest, even Dezhi Shangshi, who rarely did so, pressed his palms together as a sign of courtesy.
"The Western Region Martial Emperor!"
The expressions of experts from all sides grew tense, for the only one who could be addressed as Martial Emperor by the heroes of the Western Region was none other than the fourth-ranked on the Emperor List, the Western Region Martial Emperor.
He was the foremost person in the Martial World of the Western Region, the master of the Sky Wolf Palace, and one of the five Forbidden Martial Emperors. His strength and influence were so immense that they could only be described as covering the sky with one hand.
In the land of the Western Region, the Martial Emperor and the Sky Wolf Palace had transcended the domain of the Martial World, becoming the faith and totem of countless warriors. It was even rumored that more than a dozen small countries in the Western Region had secretly pledged allegiance to the Sky Wolf Palace.
Everyone was curious about the Western Region Martial Emperor, and for most, it was their first time seeing him. However, no one dared to scrutinize him, for fear of causing displeasure.
"No need for such formality, this Emperor is here just to have a look," the Western Region Martial Emperor said.
He cast an approving glance at the Fiery Flame Child Emperor, then in a single stride, he crossed a distance of a hundred thousand meters and lay down on the Golden Chariot prepared for him by the experts of the Sky Wolf Palace.
For him, the highlight was the upcoming battle between the Martial Emperor and the master of the Ghost Carriage, while the Fiery Flame Child Emperor and Kirin were but youngsters. Having seen them, he casually offered his compliment, and that was all.
The realm of the Forbidden Martial Emperor was forever beyond the grasp of outsiders; the Fiery Flame Child Emperor might have comprehended the Supreme Martial Arts, but how long it would take for him to become a Forbidden Martial Emperor was anyone’s guess.
As for Kirin, it was said that he had only comprehended half of the Supreme Martial Arts. Unless one encountered a miraculous opportunity, such a person would never become a Forbidden Martial Emperor in their lifetime.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
In the distance, waves churned as if they could cover the heaven itself, with countless fish, whales, shrimp, and crabs hidden within. It seemed as if someone had lifted a piece of the sea into the void, causing countless onlookers to look up in amazement, their hearts trembling.
The Western Region Martial Emperor, who had just lain down, opened his eyes and chuckled, "West Sea Martial Emperor, you are just a step behind me."
"As long as I haven’t missed the big show."
The sea transformed into an illusion, and a hundred-meter-long sailing ship appeared out of thin air, with dozens of figures standing on its deck—each a Void Origin Realm Martial Emperor. However, the voice came from inside the ship’s cabin.
The ship came to a stop in the void. From the looks of it, the people on board had no intention of disembarking. Their impressive display silently earned the awe of the assembled warriors.
Just like when the Western Region Martial Emperor arrived, the experts of the West Sea also unanimously called out "Martial Emperor."
Then, the sound of whooshing wind arrived, signaling the arrival of Qin Building from the West Sea. They first greeted the big ship and then headed straight toward Shi Xiaole’s group.
From a good distance away, Ling Jingsi already started laughing boisterously, "Shi Xiaole, why haven’t you visited the West Sea in these years?" Once close, he gave Shi Xiaole a hearty slap on the shoulder, his eyes filled with satisfaction.
Fu Zongming, Jin Zilin, and Liu Yuanming also nodded and smiled at Shi Xiaole.
Many were unaware of the relationship between Shi Xiaole and Qin Building, and at this moment, their expressions turned curious and skeptical.
Perhaps due to a mutual sensing of their energy, it wasn’t long before the Daxia Martial Emperor also arrived. This man was ranked second on the Emperor List, second only to the Flying Horse Martial Emperor. Upon seeing him, even the Western Region Martial Emperor tensed up, his demeanor growing serious.
In comparison to the first three Martial Emperors, the Northern Liang Martial Emperor was notably inferior—he was the only Martial Emperor in the region who had not reached the Forbidden level.
By now, the entire Endless Risky Peak was filled, barring the Martial Emperor and the master of the Ghost Carriage. Practically all notable warriors of the Martial World were present.
From the Flying Horse Dynasty, there were Jixia Martial Academy, Martial Arts Federation, Tang Sect, Black Tower, Divine Strategy Academy, Shaolin Temple, Holy Heaven Sect, Pudu Peak, Heaven and Earth Surprised Swan Castle, Carefree Unmoving City, Oblivion Assembly, and so on.
From the Daxia Dynasty, there were the Yan Family, Holy Wood Tower, Tian Water Sect, Longevity Sect, Evil Blade Sect, Blood God Sect, Wheel Law Temple, and so on.
From the Western Region, there were the Sky Wolf Palace, Secret Sect, Five Heavens Sect, Earth Dragon Pavilion, etc. There were also the top-tier forces from the Northern Liang Dynasty, the West Sea Archipelago, and other first-rate powers.
Apart from the aforementioned sect experts, numerous Void Origin Realm hermits also arrived together.
It could be said that today’s gathering at Endless Risky Peak brought together ninety-nine percent of the strongest masters in today’s Martial World, an unprecedented grand event in the Martial World!
"Kirin, do you dare to fight with Fiery Flame Junior Brother? If you don’t have the guts, admit it in front of everyone that you’re inferior to Fiery Flame Junior Brother!"
In this moment of universal attention, Tuoxu Tuo from the Secret Sect suddenly shouted loudly, his Vigorous Air projecting his voice as he pointed at Shi Xiaole. The Fiery Flame Child Emperor was indifferent about when the fight would happen, but others were getting impatient.
Especially Tuoxu Tuo, who was thoroughly aggrieved by Shi Xiaole’s previous disregard. Now that the momentum was wholly on the side of the Fiery Flame Child Emperor, he wouldn’t miss this golden opportunity.
"Exactly, Kirin, concede if you are not up to it."
"Believe me, you are no match for Fiery Flame Senior Brother; to contend would only bring you humiliation."
"Kirin, the seat of the genius leader is not meant for you, step down yourself."
With Tuoxu Tuo taking the lead, quite a few Western Region talents immediately targeted Shi Xiaole with their taunts and jeers.
Just as the talents from the Flying Horse Dynasty were about to retort, they saw Shi Xiaole stepping out from the crowd, calmly saying, "If you wish to fight, then I shall fulfill your wish. But I hope you won’t regret it."
