Immortal Emperor Haoran sipped his tea.
"Sect Leader, don't forget what era we're in. This is the second Age of Gods, the golden age of cultivation. When you, Sect Leader, became an Immortal Emperor at the age of twenty-eight, you had already broken the Nine Provinces record. Now, you've even reached the sixth level of the Immortal Emperor realm, which is unprecedented and may never be seen again."
"But now, after you, Sect Leader, one genius after another has emerged, achieving the Immortal Emperor realm before the age of thirty. Tang Fan is even an Immortal Emperor at the age of twenty-three. This is true for contemporary geniuses, and for the older generation of powerhouses, this golden age, with its even more abundant spiritual energy, has finally given some powerhouses who have been stuck at the ninth level of the Immortal Emperor realm for thousands or even tens of thousands of years a chance to break through that shackle."
"That person from the Divine Sword Pavilion has been famous for a long time and is extremely talented. However, due to various reasons, he has been unable to take that final step. In fact, theoretically, based on my understanding of him, he is fully qualified to step into the realm of the Supreme Immortal Emperor."
"However, to enter the realm of the Supreme Immortal Emperor, in addition to talent, one also needs immense destiny. How many Immortal Emperors are at the ninth level in the Nine Provinces? Yet, there are not many Supreme Immortal Emperors. Perhaps he is lacking in destiny. However, this golden age will inevitably allow some powerhouses who are infinitely close to the Supreme Immortal Emperor to take this step. At least these people have a sliver of a chance."
"That person is one of them. As far as I know, he has been in seclusion for several years."
Xu Fengqiu nodded.
He was aware of this.
However, Xu Fengqiu also knew how difficult it was for an Immortal Emperor at the ninth level to step into the realm of the Supreme Immortal Emperor.
Even in the golden age, this was only possible for a very small number of Immortal Emperors at the ninth level.
He didn't expect that the old ancestor of the Divine Sword Pavilion would be so strong, that he might actually be one of them.
"I am worried that if that person from the Divine Sword Pavilion takes that step, it will be very troublesome."
"Hmm…"
Xu Fengqiu took a sip of tea and pondered for a moment.
Immortal Emperor Haoran said, "So the situation is very tricky now. Even if that person has not yet stepped into the Supreme Immortal Emperor realm, the Divine Sword Pavilion and the Star Moon Sect are not something that my Eternal First Divine Sect can currently deal with. However, you, Sect Leader, have previously clearly stated that you would attack the Star Moon Sect. If you don't, it will have a great impact on the face of the Eternal First Divine Sect and you, Sect Leader. Now, they should all be waiting to see you, Sect Leader, make a fool of yourself."
"Therefore, you, Sect Leader, need to find a way to break the situation."
If they fought, they definitely wouldn't be able to win.
Xu Fengqiu wouldn't be able to do it even with a large number of Profound Heaven Poison Artifacts.
How could a Royal-level sect plus a first-rate force be something that the Eternal First Divine Sect, a second-rate force that hasn't even reached that level, could fight?
But not fighting wasn't an option either.
Xu Fengqiu had already made such bold statements.
The Star Moon Sect had already prepared for the Eternal First Divine Sect to attack.
It had already been delayed for a month. If they still didn't fight, and the people of the Divine Sword Pavilion and the Star Moon Sect stirred things up, it would have a great impact on Xu Fengqiu and the Eternal First Divine Sect.
What was the key?
If they didn't attack the Star Moon Sect, Xu Fengqiu's mysterious veil would be lifted.
The world was wary of Xu Fengqiu because they never knew what heaven-defying methods he still had.
If they didn't attack this time, people would know that even if Xu Fengqiu had many methods, he had reached his limit. He couldn't even contend with a Royal-level force. If he could, he would have already attacked.
Therefore, once others thought that way, the forces that had been secretly observing would take action.
As for the Tang Sect?
What if the Myriad Poisons Sect emerged to restrict the Tang Sect?
For example, the Royal-level forces in Yunshan Prefecture would actively attack his Eternal First Divine Sect.
"Well, I'll consider this matter carefully," Xu Fengqiu said.
"Well, then I won't disturb you any further."
Immortal Emperor Haoran then walked away.
He was still very optimistic about Xu Fengqiu.
Immortal Emperor Haoran believed that, in his narrow view, Xu Fengqiu would always be the most dazzling genius of the younger generation.
There were so many top geniuses, such as the Holy Son of the Immortal Palace, and so on.
But even if they hadn't clashed, they would still be no match for Xu Fengqiu.
Since Xu Fengqiu had defeated Lin Tianyi, then Xu Fengqiu was in a league of his own, far above the others.
In fact, Immortal Emperor Haoran was really curious about what methods Xu Fengqiu would have in the face of the current situation.
The current situation was actually a dead end.
No matter what, Xu Fengqiu would definitely lose something. It just depended on how much he would lose.
The Tang Sect would definitely be restricted by the Myriad Poisons Sect.
Because the Myriad Poisons Sect and the Weapon Sect were developing together.
The Tang Sect and the Eternal First Divine Sect were also developing together.
The development methods of the four sects were similar.
They were all known for their Profound Heaven Poison Artifacts, hidden weapons, and poisons.
Then the Weapon Sect and the Myriad Poisons Sect would definitely not allow the Eternal First Divine Sect and the Tang Sect to develop smoothly.
Therefore, even if the Tang Sect's goal wasn't them, but only to help the Eternal First Divine Sect,
the Myriad Poisons Sect would definitely try to stop them by any means possible.
Because the development of the Eternal First Divine Sect was the development of the Tang Sect, and it also restricted their own development.
But, what if Xu Fengqiu had a way to break the situation?
Xu Fengqiu sipped his tea.
"Break the situation?"
Xu Fengqiu actually saw the current situation very clearly.
It was truly difficult to break the situation.
However, Xu Fengqiu had fought his way out of impossible situations time and time again.
His strength lay not only in his many methods,
but also in his unexpected strategies.
"I originally didn't plan to take risks, but since the Divine Sword Pavilion is disregarding the Tang Sect and standing out, then I, the Emperor, can only try a risky move."
Xu Fengqiu stood up.
The Divine Sword Pavilion's decision to stand out in this situation was likely because someone was behind them.
Otherwise, they probably wouldn't want to provoke the Tang Sect either.
But if there was no one behind them, it would also be reasonable for them to stand out.
Because they knew that they couldn't let the Eternal First Divine Sect continue to develop.
Once they developed further, the Royal-level forces would be the next to suffer.
Everyone could see that Xu Fengqiu's Eternal First Divine Sect wanted to become the overlord of Yunshan Prefecture.
Their two major Royal-level sects were both obstacles in Xu Fengqiu's path.
And Xu Fengqiu's original intention was to temporarily avoid the Royal-level forces. He also knew how strong the Royal-level forces were.
But now, he had been forced into a dead end.
He had to fight, but he couldn't win.
Then he would play something else.
After all, his methods, Xu Fengqiu's, were not something these people could imagine.
Then, Xu Fengqiu entered a secret realm for seclusion.
… …
In a flash, two months had passed.
These two months had instead become a period of silence for the development of the Eternal First Divine Sect.
During these two months, the Eternal First Divine Sect had been rectifying its internal affairs.
They had not attacked any sects.
This, on the contrary, made the Sect Leader of the Star Moon Sect, Ai Yue, show his true colors.
"Hahaha! Xu Fengqiu, oh Xu Fengqiu, this Sect Leader thought he was so powerful, but now he's starting to play dead? Hahaha."
Ai Yue laughed loudly.
"It has been three months since Xu Fengqiu said he wanted to destroy my Star Moon Sect, and it has been two months since the Divine Sword Pavilion clearly stated that it would stand out. Xu Fengqiu has not dared to move all this time," the Grand Elder said.
Ai Yue said, "What are the external evaluations of Xu Fengqiu now?"
"Many people are spreading negative evaluations of Xu Fengqiu, such as not having the strength but making boastful remarks, such as not daring to move against my Star Moon Sect, being frightened by the Divine Sword Pavilion, and so on."
"Hahaha! He deserves it! Did he really think he was an omnipotent being? My Star Moon Sect is not those small cats and dogs that he destroyed."
