105: Your Majesty, you won't mind, will you?

Half a day later.

Blood Emperor Palace, Main Hall.

Inside the water mirror, everything that happened at the west gate of Broken Bone City was clearly replayed—from Lin Fan breaking the city in thirty minutes to devouring Soulfire alone and breaking through to Martial King on the battlefield!

When they saw Lin Fan disperse his armor, forcibly devour the Soulfire, his body nearly exploding yet managing to fuse three Laws, and finally breaking through in one go with a Domain pressure that made even the water mirror tremble slightly... the hall fell into a dead silence.

The black-robed elder, several core Guest Elders, and even the high-ranking members of the Blood-Clad Guard standing on both sides all had solemn expressions, even... fear.

"Breaking through on the battlefield, devouring Soulfire, practicing three Laws simultaneously..."

A Late Martial King Guest Elder muttered, "This boy... what kind of Prodigy is he?!"

"His embryonic Domain, though only at the Early-stage Martial King stage, is of such high quality and perfect Fusion that I have never seen its like in my life!" another Guest Elder skilled in Formations said in a deep voice. "If he is allowed to stabilize completely, I'm afraid even a Late Martial King might not be his match!"

"It's more than that," the black-robed elder spoke slowly, his voice dry. "Didn't you notice? When he broke through, that Qiongqi was also absorbing Soulfire energy, its aura skyrocketing. Master and servant improving simultaneously—this coordination... is simply terrifying."

Everyone was silent.

With both master and servant breaking through, the increase in combat power was not as simple as one plus one!

High on the platform, the Blood Emperor still leaned back in his imperial throne, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest. His blood-red pupils were incredibly deep, revealing no emotion.

But those familiar with him knew that His Majesty's heart was anything but calm at this moment.

After a long while.

The Blood Emperor spoke slowly:

"Issue an order."

"Asura King Lin Fan has performed meritorious service in the campaign against Broken Bone City, broke through to Martial King, and possesses outstanding combat power."

"He is promoted to Deputy Commander of the Blood-Clad Guard, ranking above all Guest Elders and enjoying the treatment of a Late Martial King."

"He is bestowed with an Shura Hall and may establish a personal army of three thousand; all resources shall be supplied with priority."

Pausing, a flash of blood-red light appeared in the Blood Emperor's eyes:

"Furthermore, in three days, I will host a banquet in the Imperial City to celebrate for him."

"Invite the leaders of all factions in the Eastern District at the Martial King level and above, as well as the envoys of... the Bone Emperor and the Ice Soul Emperor."

"I want everyone to know..."

A cold arc curled at the corner of the Blood Emperor's mouth:

"This new blade of mine is not just sharp."

"It can also... cut off the heads of emperors."

[Ding! Promoted by the Blood Emperor, generous rewards, fame spreading far and wide, prestige value +5,000!]

[Current prestige value: 100,570 points!]

...The news was like a hurricane, instantly sweeping through the entire Eastern District of the Blood Prison Battlefield!

"Have you heard? That newly appointed Asura King under the Blood Emperor devoured the Blackbone Clan's Soulfire on the Broken Bone City battlefield and broke through to Martial King on the spot!"

"More than that! It's said he fused three Laws, and his Domain pressure even startled Thousand-man Commander Bloodblade!"

"The Blood Emperor directly promoted him to Deputy Commander, a status second only to the few Martial Emperor Guest Elders! He's even hosting a grand banquet for all the heroes to celebrate him!"

"The Eastern District is about to change... The Bone Emperor and the Ice Soul Emperor probably won't be able to sit still."

Various factions were shaken.

There was envy, jealousy, fear, and secret plotting.

And at this moment, at the center of the storm.

Lin Fan sat on the main seat of the newly bestowed "Shura Hall," listening to Red Diamond report the reactions of various parties, his expression calm.

Su Muyu and Qin Yue sat below him; both women's auras had stabilized at the Late Great Martial Master stage, not far from the Peak.

Looking at the increasingly inscrutable young man in the hall, their eyes were full of pride, but also a hint of urgency.

They had to become stronger faster to keep up with his footsteps.

"My Lord, the Blood Emperor's grand banquet is a celebration in name, but in reality, it's to establish authority and push you to the forefront," Red Diamond said solemnly. "The envoys of the Bone Emperor and the Ice Soul Emperor will surely come, and I'm afraid they will cause trouble on the spot."

Lin Fan toyed with the newly acquired "Deputy Commander" token in his hand and said indifferently:

"Cause trouble?"

"Just as well."

"I'm lacking a few targets to establish my authority."

He looked at the dusky red sky outside the hall, a cold golden light flashing in his eyes.

"The Three Emperors..."

"It starts from this banquet."

"One by one, I will take them over."

...Three days later.

Blood Imperial City, the main palace hall.

Decorated with lanterns and streamers, guests gathered in crowds.

Leaders and representatives from dozens of large and small factions in the Eastern District, the lowest being at the Martial King cultivation level, gathered together.

There were even those from the other two Emperors' factions—the "Bone Envoy" under the Bone Emperor and the "Frost Envoy" under the Ice Soul Emperor—sitting in the VIP seats, their auras cold and their gazes unfriendly.

Halfway through the banquet, the atmosphere seemed lively, but in reality, undercurrents were surging.

Finally.

The Bone Emperor's Bone Envoy, a tall figure entirely shrouded in pale bone armor with green Soulfire burning in his eye sockets, slowly rose.

He slammed the bone cup in his hand down heavily, making a piercing sound.

Suddenly, the whole place fell silent.

All eyes focused on him.

The Bone Envoy looked at the Blood Emperor on the main seat of the high platform and Lin Fan, who was sitting to the lower left of the Blood Emperor with his eyes closed to rest, and spoke in a hoarse, cold voice:

"Your Majesty the Blood Emperor, at today's grand feast, I represent my Emperor and have one matter unclear; please enlighten me."

The Blood Emperor's eyelids lifted slightly: "Speak."

The Bone Envoy pointed a bony finger at Lin Fan:

"This person, Lin Fan, devoured my Blackbone Clan's Sacred Fire at Broken Bone City, killed our clan's High Priest, and destroyed our clan's stronghold."

"This is an overt provocation against His Majesty the Bone Emperor!"

His voice turned sharp:

"Instead of punishing him, Your Majesty has rewarded him generously and held a banquet to celebrate."

"Could it be... that Your Majesty the Blood Emperor wants to go to all-out war with my Bones Wasteland?!"

As the words fell, the temperature in the hall plummeted!

Killing intent permeated the air!

Countless gazes, some nervous, some playful, and some gloating, looked toward the Blood Emperor and Lin Fan.

The Ice Soul Emperor's Frost Envoy, a beautiful woman with blue hair and blue eyes surrounded by cold air, also put down her wine cup and watched coldly.

Facing this accusation that was akin to a forced confrontation.

The Blood Emperor had not yet spoken.

To the lower left, Lin Fan, who had been closing his eyes, slowly opened them.

He didn't even look at the Bone Envoy.

He simply picked up the wine cup in front of him and took a sip.

Then, he indifferently spat out a sentence:

"A dog barking?"

"The master hasn't spoken yet."

"Why are you interjecting?"

[Ding! Despising the Imperial Envoy at the banquet, prestige value +4,000!]

[Current prestige value: 104,570 points!]

The sky cleared, the wind stopped, he became a Martial King, and Lin Fan was arrogant again.

The old Lin Fan was back... Dead silence.

Immediately after, there were countless sounds of people sucking in cold air!

The Soulfire in the Bone Envoy's eye sockets flickered wildly, his killing intent almost solidifying!

"Junior... you are looking for death!!!"

He was one of the three great envoys under the Bone Emperor, with a Late Martial King cultivation and a revered status. When had he ever suffered such an insult?!

Boom!!!

The terrifying pressure of a Late Martial King erupted, mixed with the unique deathly cold air of the Bones Wasteland, crushing toward Lin Fan!

Wherever the pressure passed, the tabletops frosted over and wine cups shattered!

Many Martial Kings with weaker cultivations turned pale and retreated repeatedly!

However.

Facing this pressure that could suffocate even a Mid Martial King.

Lin Fan just put down his wine cup and slowly stood up.

Then, he took a step forward.

Buzz!!!

A unique Domain interwoven with gold, black, and blue colors erupted with him as the center!

Within the Domain, vitality and death coexisted, while devouring and creation appeared together!

The Bone Envoy's powerful deathly pressure, upon colliding with this tricolor Domain, actually melted and disintegrated rapidly like snow meeting boiling oil!

"What?!" The Bone Envoy's pupils shrank.

His Domain... was actually blocked head-on by a junior at the Early-stage Martial King stage?!

Even... faintly suppressed?!

"Only this much ability?"

Lin Fan looked at him, his eyes frighteningly calm.

"And you're fit to represent the Bone Emperor?"

"And you're fit..."

He paused and said word by word:

"...to bark in front of me?"

As the words fell.

Lin Fan's figure disappeared!

Teleportation!

His Space Affinity talent, combined with his Martial King level Domain control, made his teleportation speed reach the extreme!

The Bone Envoy hadn't even reacted yet!

A hand covered in dark purple armor and entwined with tricolor light appeared before him as if it had pierced through space!

Five fingers spread open, facing his face covered in bone armor!

And pressed down fiercely!

"Kneel."

Bang!!!!

The terrifying power of devouring, the power of suppression, and a Soul shock—the triple powers erupted in a stack!

The Bone Envoy felt as if he had been hit by an entire mountain of bones. The bone armor all over his body was instantly covered in cracks, his knees buckled, and with a "thud," he was actually forced to kneel on the ground!

The ground shattered!

Dead silence filled the room!

One could hear a pin drop!

All the guests, including the Blood Emperor and the Frost Envoy, were dumbfounded as they watched this unbelievable scene!

One of the three great envoys under the Bone Emperor, the Late Martial King Bone Envoy... was pressed to his knees by a single palm from Lin Fan, who had just broken through to Early-stage Martial King?!

[Ding! Suppressing a Late Martial King Imperial Envoy with one palm, prestige value +8,000!]

[Current prestige value: 112,570 points!]

Lin Fan pressed the Bone Envoy's head, slowly raised his own, and looked at the countless terrified gazes in the hall.

Finally, he looked at the Blood Emperor on the high platform.

His voice was calm, yet like a clap of thunder, it exploded in everyone's ears:

"Your Majesty."

"This dog dared to bark wildly on our turf."

"I helped you..."

"...teach him a lesson."

"You won't mind, right?"