"So, you are the Sky Wind War Emperor," said Yu Tian, staring at the middle-aged man who looked more like a reclusive sorcerer than an emperor. He spoke calmly, as the man before him did not possess the aura of a ruler at all.
"Who are you?" asked the Sky Wind War Emperor cautiously, ready to attack at any moment. Although he could not sense any kind of energy from Yu Tian, this did not make him lower his guard. In fact, it made him even more cautious.
"Yu Tian," Yu Tian introduced himself. "I have come from the Upper Realm. There is something I must do in the Lower Realm."
"The Upper Realm?!" The Sky Wind War Emperor stared at Yu Tian in shock, but there was also a look of realization on his face.
'He is from the Upper Realm. This explains the sense of danger I feel from him,' thought the Sky Wind War Emperor. He was one of the strongest beings in the Lower Realm, and no one could give him such a sense of danger except someone powerful from the Upper Realm.
"How can this humble person assist you?" asked the Sky Wind War Emperor modestly. He would not miss the opportunity to establish a connection with someone from the Upper Realm, as he knew well the benefits such an opportunity could bring.
Currently, the strongest existence in the Lower Realm was the Dayu Kingdom. They had a close relationship with a mysterious force in the Upper Realm, which granted them many benefits, making them the undisputed strongest kingdom.
For this reason, the Sky Wind War Emperor did not hesitate to act subserviently before this presence. It would greatly benefit his kingdom, and he might even be able to go to the Upper Realm—a dream shared by everyone in the Four God's Countries.
"My goal lies in the Heavenly Feather Sea. Although I can enter without anyone's help, it is tedious, especially since this is an opportunity for my companions to grow. Therefore, I want you to cooperate with me and secure a place for three people to enter the Heavenly Feather Sea," said Yu Tian. "Of course, you can refuse. It doesn't matter, as I can easily enter the Heavenly Feather Sea on my own. But be assured that anyone who has opposed me has not ended well."
Although Yu Tian was threatening the Sky Wind War Emperor, one of the strongest individuals in the Lower Realm, he did not care. He was stronger than the Sky Wind War Emperor, and the latter had no choice but to obey him, or his small life would come to an end.
"Of course, sharing a place with someone of your stature is an honor for the Four God's Countries," smiled the Sky Wind War Emperor without a trace of resentment or dissatisfaction. He knew his place well. Although he was a ruler here, controlling the lives of billions of people, he was merely a small villager compared to those from the Upper Realm.
"The entry to the Heavenly Feather Sea is in a week. Until then, I will discuss everything with the other kings, and places will be prepared for you and your companions," said the Sky Wind War Emperor respectfully. A hint of cunning appeared in his eyes as he continued, "By the way, if Your Excellency has not yet found a place to stay, how about residing in the imperial palace? I will ensure a banquet worthy of Your Excellency is prepared."
"There is no need for that. I enjoy wandering around. I spoke to you because you are the most rational among the four kings," Yu Tian waved his hand in refusal. He was also an emperor and could easily discern what the Sky Wind War Emperor was trying to do.
For the Sky Wind War Emperor, who was a king and ruler of his kingdom, the most important thing was to establish relationships with powerful and influential individuals. Therefore, he intended to prepare a banquet and announce Yu Tian's presence to everyone in the Four God's Countries. This would make it seem as though Yu Tian supported the Sky Wind War Emperor and the Sky Wind Kingdom, granting them more influence and power. The other three kingdoms would always have to take Yu Tian's presence into account when interacting with the Sky Wind Kingdom.
It was a clever and simple move to show the support the Sky Wind Kingdom had and a way to tie Yu Tian to them. Yu Tian did not blame the Sky Wind War Emperor for this, as he was also an emperor who ruled his own domain. He would not have hesitated to use the same method if he were in the Sky Wind War Emperor's position. Unfortunately, Yu Tian had no intention of getting involved with the Four God's Countries, which is why he refused the Sky Wind War Emperor's offer.
"I see. This is an honor for me," smiled the Sky Wind War Emperor humbly. "However, I hope Your Excellency can stay a little longer. I would like you to take a look at my daughter. She possesses the Legacy of the True Phoenix Bloodline."
"..." Yu Tian stared at the Sky Wind War Emperor in silence and did not respond immediately. He could easily see through the Sky Wind War Emperor's intentions, as he was someone who had lived for millions of years. The Sky Wind War Emperor's thoughts were like an open book to him.
Mentioning the Legacy of the True Phoenix Bloodline would attract the attention of anyone from the Upper Realm. If his words were true, this was an opportunity for them to gain a great favor from the True Phoenix Realm. The Sky Wind War Emperor was the father of the girl who carried the Legacy of the True Phoenix Bloodline, and he would undoubtedly receive many benefits, which could even extend to his kingdom.
"Very well, no problem," Yu Tian agreed to the Sky Wind War Emperor's request after a moment of thought. He was a little curious about the difference between the True Phoenix Bloodline in this universe and the Primal Chaos Dimension.
Although Yu Tian had incarnated in the Apotheoses World before, he had never encountered any Divine Beasts except for dragons. Therefore, he was somewhat curious about Huo Yun'er, who possessed the True Phoenix Bloodline.
"But first, how about you tell me the reason for your desperation to gain some support," said Yu Tian, his pair of blood-red eyes staring deeply at the Sky Wind War Emperor as if trying to see through his very essence.
(⊙ｏ⊙) Upon hearing Yu Tian's words, the Sky Wind War Emperor could only be shocked. He felt a chill run down his spine as he sensed Yu Tian's penetrating gaze.
"As expected of Your Excellency, you can see through me so easily," sighed the Sky Wind War Emperor. "In fact, as you know, this continent is ruled by the Four God's Countries. The four kingdoms have maintained a balance for hundreds of years, but recently, this balance has been disrupted by the Dayu Kingdom. They are being supported by a mysterious force in the Upper Realm, and the Dayu War Emperor has begun to harbor ambitions to bring the Four God's Countries under his rule."
When speaking of the Dayu War Emperor, the Sky Wind War Emperor's expression was filled with helplessness. Although he was one of the four supreme rulers of the continent, the Dayu War Emperor resembled barbarians more than an emperor and ruler. He plundered and stole everything he desired without restraint or regard for his reputation. His ambitions were vast, and with the support of the Upper Realm, he now possessed great power to back those ambitions.
"..." Yu Tian listened to the Sky Wind War Emperor's description of the Dayu War Emperor without any change in his expression. He had seen many such people in his long life and knew well how arrogant individuals like the Dayu War Emperor could be. They would kill anyone in their path simply because they disliked them, and they would not hesitate to take what belonged to others in front of everyone. In their eyes, this was their natural right, and the "ants" had no will or opinion to oppose them.
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