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Wei Yong, realizing that persuading Wei Chen to join Duke Sui's Residence was impossible, felt cornered.
Deep down, Wei Yong did not wish to collaborate with Wei Chen. Once they teamed up, Wei Chen could potentially threaten his position in the future. He preferred the status quo in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, where he could gradually become the new Duke of Sui, rather than see Wei Chen rise to power and become a core figure in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, competing with him for influence over Duke Sui's Residence.
When Wei Chen expressed his stance, Wei Yong appeared furious on the surface but felt a sense of relief inside. His angry demeanor was merely for show, aimed at the nearby Duke of Sui, Wei Jian—his father. "Father, did you see? It’s Wei Chen who refuses to cooperate despite my earnest efforts."
Now that the mask had been ripped off, Wei Yong's true nature was revealed.
From the moment news of Wei Chen's rise reached Duke Sui's Residence, Wei Yong harbored murderous intent towards him. The more he learned about Wei Chen, the more unsettled he became; without eliminating Wei Chen, he could find no peace.
This was precisely why Wei Yong volunteered to attend the Eastern Forest Contest. His goal was simple and sincere: to kill Wei Chen.
Having finally severed ties, an opportunity to suppress Wei Chen had arrived.
But would Wei Chen cooperate?
Wei Chen coldly regarded Wei Yong and replied, "Honestly, I have no interest in fighting you. Your strength is too weak; you’re not worthy to be my opponent."
"Such arrogance requires substantial backing, yet I see none in you. Your formations may have defeated several strong opponents, but before me, they are useless. I won’t give you a chance to set them up," Wei Yong sneered.
"I'd rather not dirty my hands fighting an ant like you; I don’t need formations at all," Wei Chen retorted coldly, his eyes filled with mockery.
Wei Yong grinned cruelly and said, "Very good... very good... Wei Chen, you've grown bold. Have you forgotten how many times you were defeated by me at Duke Sui's Residence? Back then, I could easily suppress you; now, you cannot escape my grasp."
Seeing the cruel satisfaction on Wei Yong's face, Wei Chen unapologetically raised his middle finger at him and said, "You’d better take a good look in the mirror and see your own worth. The Fifth Level Divine Realm has never been something I regard highly."
"Speak with strength, or you'll only earn my disdain. Even if you've become the Core Disciple of the Temple of Martial Arts, in my eyes, you're still that useless fool, and you always will be," Wei Yong sneered.
At that moment, Wei Chen raised his voice by eight degrees, projecting it so that everyone could hear: "Wei Yong, do you really want to fight me?"
"Stop talking nonsense and make your move, you traitor of the Wei Family! Today, I will cleanse our ranks!" Wei Yong shouted angrily. His words reached everyone's ears. The two had gone from whispering and using Mental Strength to block eavesdropping to deliberately speaking for all to hear; the situation had escalated beyond reversal.
"Heh, cleanse our ranks? You probably don't have the qualifications for that," Wei Chen replied calmly.
"I am your elder brother; an elder brother is like a father. I have the right to expel you from the Wei Family," Wei Yong said fiercely.
Wei Chen sighed lightly, his eyes filled with frost as he looked at Wei Yong. "You have no qualifications—none at all. However, as for the so-called Duke Sui's Residence and the so-called Wei Family, I have no interest whatsoever. Why not make it clear today in front of everyone?"
Just then, a Warship appeared in everyone's line of sight.
The Warship flew the flag of the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming.
The people from the Southern Ming Divine Palace had finally arrived!
"What a lively scene! Heh heh, Core Disciple of the Temple of Martial Arts and the young master of Duke Sui's Residence, let me offer you a piece of advice: why rush to harm each other when we share the same roots?"
A handsome figure stood on the deck of the Warship, looking at Wei Chen and Wei Yong with a smile.
Who else could that be but the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming?
The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has actually come in person?
A wave of fearful gazes turned towards the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming.
That graceful and handsome man had presided over the Southern Ming Divine Domain for countless years. In recent millennia, he had rarely shown himself. In the past, during gatherings of the Major Forces, whether it was the recognition of newly promoted Core Disciples, the elevation of Elders, or joyous weddings, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming often made an appearance.
This time, at the Eastern Forest Contest, all four Major Forces were present, each sending their strongest leaders. Figures like Wei Jian from Duke Sui's Residence, Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master of the Temple of Martial Arts, and the Hall Master from Privy Hall were all among the most powerful in their respective factions. Over at Southern Ming Divine Palace, everyone thought that Elder Li from Southern Ming Divine Domain would be the one to attend; they never imagined that it would be the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming himself…
Regardless of how low-key the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming had been recently, or how strong the forces of Temple of Martial Arts and Duke Sui's Residence were, when faced with the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, they felt a deep-seated reverence. That elegant and handsome man had ruled over Southern Ming Divine Domain for countless years, surviving numerous battles and rebellions, remaining unyielding through it all.
Who could not feel awe before such a person?
"The Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has actually come in person; what is going on? Could it be that the Treasure deep within Azure Green Pool has caught even the Supreme Deity's interest?"
"It's unimaginable. After such a long absence, why would the Supreme Deity choose to appear at the Eastern Forest Contest? Could it be that this Treasure is so valuable that even the Supreme Deity is tempted?"
"It's hard to say. The Supreme Deity acts mysteriously; perhaps he just came out of boredom? In earlier times, he was quite active and would personally attend even trivial matters."
"Just wait and see. We didn't come here for nothing. If we can witness the Supreme Deity in action against Duke Sui's Wei Jian or Yue Songyang from Temple of Martial Arts, it would be quite a spectacle!"
"But it seems like what the Supreme Deity said earlier was about mediating between Wei Chen and Wei Yong? He doesn't really need to do that, does he?"
"Exactly! Letting Wei Chen and Wei Yong fight it out first to warm up and give us a good show would be great; why intervene?"
...
The crowd buzzed with discussion, all aware that with the emergence of the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, the situation was about to change drastically.
Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, and Duke of Sui, Wei Jian, both flew forward and hovered in the air before the Warship, slightly bowing in greeting to the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming.
After all, he was the ruler of the Southern Ming Divine Domain. Both Yue Songyang and Wei Jian were figures under the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. Anyone within the Southern Ming Divine Domain was essentially under his command.
"Why not keep your subordinates in check? Young people should prioritize harmony; there's no need for fighting and killing," the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming said, glancing at Yue Songyang and Wei Jian before his gaze drifted to Wei Chen and Wei Yong in the distance.
Yue Songyang and Wei Jian were at a loss for words, only able to nod obediently without responding.
"Forget it; that's your private matter. If they want to fight, let them. Young people should act like young people. But after all, you are blood relatives—keep it within limits; there's no need for life-threatening injuries."
With these words, the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming had already set the tone for Wei Chen and Wei Yong. A battle was necessary, but there must be no fatalities. Just moments ago, he had been advocating for harmony and peace; now he seemed to support a showdown between Wei Chen and Wei Yong.
One could only guess at the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming's thoughts, as they were utterly inscrutable.
Especially this time around, both Yue Songyang and Wei Jian felt an immense pressure upon seeing him. It was as if a mere thought from the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming could easily lead to their demise. Previously, they had never harbored such terrifying thoughts about him. Particularly for Yue Songyang, who had fought against the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming before—a battle that could be recorded in the annals of the Southern Ming Divine Domain. At that time, the Supreme Deity had not been nearly as powerful.
"Perhaps the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming has comprehended something from the artifacts of the Ancient World?" Both Yue Songyang and Wei Jian knew that he had obtained the Kunlun Mirror from the Ancient World, which had elevated his strength to an unimaginable level—surely related to that artifact.
Regardless of anything else, Yue Songyang and Wei Jian were filled with trepidation towards the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming, daring not to defy his will in any way.
At the same time, Wei Jian's desire to oppose the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming and replace them as the new god of the Southern Ming Divine Domain faded instantly with the appearance of the Supreme Deity. He felt as if he were completely seen through by the Supreme Deity, whose power far surpassed his own. How could he possibly seize the position of ruler over the Southern Ming Divine Domain?
Wei Jian felt a sense of despair.
Wei Chen and Wei Yong, having heard the Supreme Deity's words, understood that a battle was inevitable, especially under the watchful eyes of the Supreme Deity. No matter what, they had to show some strength; they couldn't afford to embarrass themselves in front of the Supreme Deity, especially since it concerned the honor and disgrace of the Temple of Martial Arts and Duke Sui's Residence.
"This Supreme Deity of Southern Ming is incredibly strong. Is their power really between a Sixth-Level Deity and a Seventh-Level Deity?" Wei Chen quietly observed the Supreme Deity and realized that their strength was not merely between those levels but even greater.
"Killing God Senior, are you there?" Wei Chen sensed a wave of Mental Strength quietly emerging from his True God World, directly probing into the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming. That Mental Strength came from Killing God Senior.
Killing God Senior's voice echoed in his mind: "Child, do not offend that Fellow. Their strength is something even I find difficult to gauge."
"Uh... Killing God Senior, are you saying that the Supreme Deity of Southern Ming is very strong?" Wei Chen was astonished. Even Uncle, Second Uncle, and Great-Uncle Three from the Twelfth Level Divine Realm had never spoken like this about anyone. Why did Killing God Senior regard this Supreme Deity with such seriousness?
It was unusual!
"They're not necessarily very strong; they're just very strange. Their power should be between an Eighth-Level Deity and a Ninth-Level Deity, but their combat ability is hard to assess. I sense a powerful weapon within them—one so formidable that even I find it alarming," Killing God Senior said with evident caution.
Wei Chen narrowed his eyes. Could it be an artifact from the Ancient World—the Kunlun Mirror?
He himself possessed an artifact, having fused it with the strongest Divine Artifact Replication, but he dared not use it within the Endless Divine Realm.
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