Collect interest first

The Dust Family Eighteenth Ancestor was considered a strong expert among the Quasi-Emperors.

Yet, even he was defeated after using an Emperor-Level Cultivation Method, a supreme killing move.

Not only was he defeated, but he was utterly crushed and ended up with his soul scattered.

He imagined himself in the opponent's position.

But the result made his heart sink to the bottom.

That was it!

If he were to face Phoenix Aotian, the outcome would be no different.

Although he came from Fengtian Hall,

He also only mastered one Emperor-Level Cultivation Method.

That was bestowed upon him by Nether Emperor because of his loyalty and his countless years of effort in maintaining the balance between the human and demon races in the Chen Domain.

Strictly speaking, his strength was not much different from Dust Family Eighteenth Ancestor Chen Yi. Even if he was slightly stronger, the difference was very limited.

At this moment, a sense of lingering fear rose in his heart.

Fortunately, when he transmitted the order for the Emperor and was rejected by Zhong Qing, he did not act rashly.

Otherwise, given the combat power Phoenix Aotian displayed now, he would not be an opponent at all, let alone Phoenix Aotian's master, Zhong Qing.

"Who exactly is this Zhong Qing?"

Zhong Qing had already shown many extraordinary qualities before.

He could cultivate disciples with the Innate Dao Body to reach the Heavenly Dao Rankings.

Now, one of his disciples could even use several Emperor-Level Cultivation Methods!

This caused a deep sense of unease to arise in his heart.

He felt the seriousness of the matter, as if it had slipped out of his control.

...

At the same time!

Chen Domain!

Chen Family!

Third Ancestor Chen Xiao and Ninth Ancestor Chen Mou were gathered in a grand hall.

The two of them sat cross-legged in front of a long table, sipping small cups of wine, their expressions relaxed and at ease.

"After the Eighteenth Ancestor returns, our Chen Family will likely have another Great Emperor!"

Dust Cloud drank his wine, his gaze looking out the window into the distance, his expression filled with indescribable excitement.

"A family with two Emperors will surely push the prestige of our Chen Family to another peak!"

Chen Mou was equally excited.

They had waited for a long time, always waiting for an opportunity.

And now, that opportunity had appeared.

Third Ancestor Chen Xiao lazily shifted into a more comfortable sitting position: "Calculating the time, the Eighteenth Ancestor should have already arrived in the Chen Domain!"

"If all goes well, he might already be on his way back now."

"This is undoubtedly a great opportunity and fortune for our Chen Family."

The two Quasi-Emperors drank wine, chatted, and envisioned the future, feeling very content.

For a moment, even the air seemed filled with a joyful atmosphere.

However, just then!

A panicked voice broke the tranquility of the place.

"Third Ancestor, Ninth Ancestor, something terrible has happened!"

"The Eighteenth Ancestor's soul tablet has shattered!"

The current Chen Family Patriarch's terrified and uneasy voice rang out at the entrance of the hall.

It also caused the originally relaxed atmosphere in the air to instantly become stagnant, presenting a deathly silence.

It also made the smiles on the faces of the two Quasi-Emperors in the hall freeze.

After a long while, Third Ancestor Chen Xiao's ferocious roar came out.

"How could this be?"

"The Eighteenth Ancestor is a Quasi-Emperor expert, possesses an Emperor-Level Cultivation Method, and is also a descendant of the First Ancestor Dust Emperor."

"With his powerful strength and background, he merely went to a small Chen Domain. Looking at the entire Chen Domain, who can harm him, who dares to take his life?"

As the roar sounded, a pressure unique to a Quasi-Emperor directly bloomed.

The entire hall was instantly shattered into dust.

Only the current Chen Family Patriarch, trembling in fear and difficulty breathing under the Quasi-Emperor's pressure, stammered: "Old Ancestor, your grandson, does not know!"

Third Ancestor Chen Xiao looked at his grandson, who was trembling and struggling to breathe under his pressure.

His heart was truly filled with extreme shock and anger: "Useless!"

At this moment, his eyes were bloodshot.

He let out a deafening roar: "No matter who it is, whoever dares to harm the Eighteenth Ancestor's life, I will make them pay with blood!"

As his voice fell, he flipped his wrist, and a teleportation scroll appeared.

As he tore the teleportation scroll, his entire being was instantly enveloped by a blue light.

"Third Ancestor, calm down, don't be impulsive!"

Ninth Ancestor Chen Mou, seeing this, seemed to have a premonition of something and his face changed drastically.

"Now that the Eighteenth Ancestor has been killed, how can you expect me to calm down?"

"Don't worry, within three days, I will return with the head of the true culprit to offer as a sacrifice to the Eighteenth Ancestor's spirit in heaven!"

Ninth Ancestor Chen Mou still wanted to persuade him, but Dust Cloud's figure directly disappeared from the spot.

This was a teleportation scroll that could directly transport one across an entire domain.

Its preciousness was rare in the world; even Chen Mou had no stock of it!

To try and catch up would only be to fall far behind.

As Third Ancestor Chen Xiao disappeared from the spot, the current Chen Family Patriarch said with a mournful face: "Ninth Ancestor, what should we do now?"

Chen Mou rubbed his forehead; at this moment, his mind was also in a mess!

In his heart, a faint sense of foreboding also arose.

Earlier, the Eighteenth Ancestor had boasted that he would return within three days!

But now, three days haven't even passed, and he's already gone.

Now, Third Ancestor Chen Xiao also said he would return in three days, and he was really worried...

But very quickly, he comforted himself in his heart.

In the Chen Domain, there could be no existence like a Great Emperor.

Perhaps the Eighteenth Ancestor encountered an evenly matched enemy, just slightly inferior in skill, which led to him losing his life.

The Third Ancestor's strength was considerably stronger than the Eighteenth Ancestor's.

He should not encounter any danger.

Even if he was defeated, escaping with his life should not be a problem.

Thinking of this, his heart felt a little more at ease!

He waved his hand irritably.

"For now, do not publicize the Eighteenth Ancestor's demise. Let's wait for the Third Ancestor to return, then we can discuss it further!"

...

Tianxuan City!

As Phoenix Aotian instantly blasted Chen Yi to death,

His heart felt a refreshing coolness!

The grievances and enmities between Dust Emperor and the Three-Eyed Phoenix Hound Clan finally saw some interest returned today.

Of course, all of this was inseparable from his master's help!

If not for the essence of fortune provided by his master, his strength would not have been able to recover to its peak in such a short time.

Without the Emperor-Level Cultivation Method provided by his master, it would have been quite difficult to kill this fellow today.

Thinking of this, a deep sense of gratitude towards Zhong Qing arose in his heart.

Recalling the process of his meeting and acquaintance with his master, he still felt a dreamlike sensation even now.

Phoenix Aotian took a deep breath and composed himself.

Just as he thought this battle had settled!

He saw the space in the void tremble.