Death Grip
"Damn, I don't need your approval. Just appreciate the literature," Hate Emperor cursed angrily.
"Brother, although your strength is formidable and has even reached the level of Divine Lord, it’s still somewhat unlikely for you to meet the Empress," Ren Yuanlong glanced at Xing Chen and said slowly.
"I will find a way," Xing Chen replied with a slight smile, his gaze flickering.
"Forget it, I'll take you to meet my father first! Perhaps he can help you," Ren Yuanlong shook his head and then spoke.
Ren Yuanlong's father is named Ren Yunxiao, whose cultivation has reached the Merging Void Realm Peak, just one step away from entering the Heavenly Void Realm. He is also a relatively powerful figure among the Divine Lords.
"Thank you, Brother Ren," Xing Chen cupped his hands in gratitude and then followed Ren Yuanlong to a grand hall.
"This is Yunxiao Palace, which my father governs over thousands of miles," Ren Yuanlong said as they flew forward.
"Brother Ren, may I ask under what circumstances would the Empress appear?" Xing Chen inquired.
"The Empress only appears during a great crisis on Yuan Island, or when something occurs that is shocking enough to even surprise her. Outside of these two situations, she generally does not make an appearance," Ren Yuanlong answered.
"What is the personality of this Empress like?" Xing Chen pondered for a moment before asking again.
"I'm not too sure about that either, as I've never seen the Empress myself. So, I don't know much about her; most of what I know is hearsay," Ren Yuanlong scratched his head awkwardly and said, "It's said that the Empress has a very cold demeanor, but that's only towards enemies. As for the specifics, I really don't know."
"Hate Emperor, isn't there any way for us to make the Empress appear on her own?" Xing Chen asked with a slight smile.
"I really want to see what method you have," Hate Emperor replied.
"The time isn't right yet. Once I understand more things, I will naturally show you how I can make your Empress appear," Xing Chen said as he and Ren Yuanlong arrived in front of Yunxiao Palace.
"Is that you, Long'er? How did everything go?" A voice slowly came from within the hall just as the two landed.
"Father, the matter has been thoroughly investigated. The Inheritance left by the Emperor has indeed been discovered by those from the Dark Abyss, and they are extracting the power of the Dark Mist Barrier, attempting to drain it completely in order to obtain the Inheritance," Ren Yuanlong said respectfully.
The reason he went out this time was to gather information regarding the Hate Emperor Palace and find out about the Hate Emperor's Inheritance. Although news had reached Yuan Island, its authenticity was uncertain, so they could only send someone to investigate. However, almost all those sent out had perished, and only Ren Yuanlong returned alive.
"Good, as long as you have clarified things. Who is this person you brought back?" Ren Yunxiao nodded in acknowledgment and then turned his gaze towards Xing Chen.
"Father, his name is Xing Chen. I owe my life to him this time; otherwise, I might not have made it back," Ren Yuanlong quickly introduced.
"Oh?" Ren Yunxiao's sharp gaze fixed intently on Xing Chen, an invisible pressure suddenly descending upon him.
However, this pressure was nothing to Xing Chen. After all, he had faced super strong beings like the Soul of the Underworld God and the Dragon Blood Sovereign. How could a mere Peak Merging Void Realm individual like Ren Yunxiao possibly suppress him with just pressure?
"Indeed, you are not simple. Your strength is likely not inferior to that of a Divine Lord! Moreover, you are cultivating the Hate Emperor's Art!" Ren Yunxiao observed Xing Chen for a while before speaking lightly.
"Master Yunxiao has a keen eye; I am indeed cultivating the Hate Emperor's Art, and it is the most authentic form of it," Xing Chen replied without hesitation.
"It is indeed a very authentic form of the Hate Emperor's Art, even more so than that of the Empress. There are only two possibilities for someone to cultivate such an authentic version: first, you have obtained the Emperor's Inheritance; second, you are the Emperor!" Ren Yunxiao's gaze sharpened as he fixed his eyes on Xing Chen.
"That's correct; you are right. However, I am not in the first situation. I did seek out the Inheritance of the Emperor of Thunder Punishment but did not find it," Xing Chen said slowly.
"So what you mean is that you are the Emperor?" Ren Yunxiao looked at Xing Chen while his hands gripping the armrests of his chair trembled slightly.
"Yes, I am the Hate Emperor," Xing Chen nodded and directly admitted it. Ren Yuanlong beside him was so shocked that he couldn't close his mouth; he simply couldn't believe that the person before him was the Hate Emperor, especially since he had just called him brother.
"Haha, how interesting! If the Emperor were truly alive today, he would have reached the realm of a Monarch. You, a mere Peak Expert of the Fate-Observing Realm, dare to impersonate the Emperor?" Ren Yunxiao laughed heartily while two beams of divine light shot from his eyes, intending to eliminate Xing Chen. In his view, Xing Chen's actions were an insult to the Hate Emperor and warranted death.
"Magic Eye Vortex!" Xing Chen's pupils constricted slightly as two black holes seemed to slowly rotate in his eyes, capable of devouring everything.
"You despicable brat! You dare impersonate me!" The Hate Emperor roared in Xing Chen's mind.
Buzz!
A buzzing sound suddenly emerged, and then two slowly rotating black holes, seemingly capable of devouring everything, appeared before Xing Chen. The two beams of divine light shot out from Ren Yunxiao's eyes were directly swallowed.
"What? Is that really the Hate Demon Eye..." Ren Yunxiao's face changed drastically, and he instantly stood up.
The martial arts left behind by the Hate Emperor in the Hate Emperor Palace included only the Hate Demon Body, Hate Demon Armor, Hate Demon Sword, and some less powerful martial arts like the Hate Demon Finger.
As for the Hate Demon Eye, it was not recorded in the Hate Emperor's teachings; even the Empress would not possess the Hate Demon Eye. However, the Xing Chen before him could use it. At this moment, Ren Yunxiao couldn't help but start to doubt—could this person truly be the Emperor?
"Not just the Hate Demon Eye," Xing Chen said as he flipped his palm, revealing a black magic sword that appeared in his hand—it was the Hate Demon Sword.
"Demon Sword Slash Breaks the Ground, All Directions Return to Dust!"
Demonic flames flickered in Xing Chen's eyes as he tightly gripped the Hate Demon Sword and unleashed the most powerful move it could perform.
This move was also not passed down by the Hate Emperor; he had only transmitted the Reverse Nine Swords.
"Are you really the Emperor?" Ren Yunxiao's expression changed dramatically. He was now convinced of about eighty percent of what Xing Chen had just said. After all, both the Hate Demon Eye and this sword strike were unique skills of the Hate Emperor. Unless one received the Hate Emperor's inheritance or specialized instruction, it would be impossible to learn them.
The Hate Emperor had been dead for thirty thousand years; obtaining his specialized instruction was naturally not easy. The Hate Emperor's inheritance was also sealed by those from the Dark Abyss, making it equally impossible. Therefore, the only explanation left was that the person before him was none other than the Hate Emperor himself.
"Indeed, it is I," Xing Chen said without hesitation. His tone was almost identical to that of the Hate Emperor when he occupied his body.
As he spoke, he swung his sword down fiercely. The power of this strike was enough to tear apart the ground; however, under Xing Chen's deliberate control, its power was reduced to a minimum and was easily blocked by Ren Yunxiao's Hate Demon Armor.
"Emperor, you... you really are not dead?" After being struck by Xing Chen's sword, Ren Yunxiao no longer doubted and quickly knelt down with an excited expression.
"If I were dead, who stands before you?" Xing Chen replied calmly.
"You cannot deceive my subordinates using my name," a voice filled with gritted teeth echoed in his mind—it was the Hate Emperor.
"Don't be so harsh; I'm not deceiving anyone. After all, your soul is currently within my body. I am you; there's nothing wrong with that," Xing Chen replied very calmly.
"You, you, you..." the Hate Emperor was rendered speechless by Xing Chen's words.
"Emperor, but why has your strength become so weak?" Ren Yunxiao asked weakly, raising his head.
"Back when I fought against Punishment, all of us Sea Domain's Ten Great Emperors suffered heavy losses, with nearly all of us perishing. I barely managed to escape. However, although I escaped, my physical body was destroyed in that battle, and my soul was severely injured and fell into a deep sleep. I only recently woke up and found this suitable body," Xing Chen sighed dramatically.
His expression and actions even made the true Hate Emperor in his mind doubt whether Xing Chen was the real Hate Emperor and if he himself was the imposter.
"Emperor, with your previous strength, you will surely recover quickly. At that time, we can reclaim the Hate Emperor Palace and even dominate the sea region," Ren Yunxiao said excitedly.
"As long as I have about a year, my strength should be able to recover to the level of the Emperor of Thunder Punishment. By then, I will naturally reclaim the Hate Emperor Palace," Xing Chen said slowly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Emperor is wise. I will go report to the Empress right away and tell her that you have returned," Ren Yunxiao said, standing up, already too excited to think clearly.
"No need for you to report; I can handle it myself," Xing Chen said as he lightly stomped his foot on the ground and instantly shot up into the air, shouting, "I, Hate Emperor, have returned!"
This voice echoed powerfully and instantly spread throughout Yuan Island.
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