Agreement

[Wushi: So that was it. Then we're all from different Space-Times!]

The two Great Emperors had risen above countless gifted prodigies, overwhelming all rivals to seize the imperial throne. Their comprehension and talent were both unparalleled, so they grasped it very quickly.

[Shi Jue: You should be an Immortal now, right?]

[Wushi: Immortal... I suppose I am now. After all, unlike a Great Emperor, I have not entered my later years, and my vital energy and blood remain at their peak.]

[Ye Fan: @Ji Ziyue, why isn't the newcomer speaking? Were you scared? Honestly, seeing two Great Emperors join gave me quite a fright too.]

For some reason, that name made him want to strike up a conversation.

[Ji Ziyue: ...]

What could I say? Did I dare say anything?

Two Great Emperors! And with her quick, clever nature, she immediately saw that this was no act.

Ji Ziyue puffed out her cheeks, a trace of speechlessness flashing through her lively eyes. Still, this Chat Group was truly miraculous. She had heard of Empress Ruthless and Emperor Wushi from her family elders; they were figures whose might shook all directions. She had never expected them to be here as well.

[Wushi: The Ji Family? Emperor Void was truly a venerable senior, but his life was far too tragic. He was worthy of the title Great Emperor—never weaker than anyone in his life. I only regret that I was unable to fight at his side.]

(I looked up some information on Baidu. There were many different accounts, but the more common view was that Empress Ruthless came before Emperor Void, and Emperor Void came before Emperor Wushi.)

[Ye Fan: Senior, could you tell us about Emperor Void's deeds?]

[Ye Nan: Two months have passed. Ye Fan, even if you have the Ancient Desolate Saint Body, why have you only just opened up your Sea of Bitterness?]

This group allowed her to observe Ye Fan's progress at any time. If he squandered his time, when would he ever become a Great Emperor? Even if Ye Fan was ultimately confirmed not to be her brother, their faces looked so alike. He definitely could not be allowed to embarrass himself.

Shi Jue nearly laughed out loud. It was clear that the Empress still cared greatly about Ye Fan, this similar flower, and was extremely dissatisfied with his current progress.

[Ye Fan: Uh... Senior Empress, there was nothing I could do. I drank dozens of bottles of Hundred Herbs Liquid just to open up a little of my Sea of Bitterness.]

[Ye Nan: Excuses. Instead of wasting time talking nonsense here, you should be cultivating. And that group leader, I hope you do not disturb Ye Fan.]

Everyone caught the implication. This Ye Fan was somewhat extraordinary, to receive such treatment from Empress Ruthless. If word got out, would he not be able to swagger across the world?

[Shi Jue: What does that have to do with me? Don't think that just because you're the Empress, I'll...]

[Ye Nan: You'll what? It just so happens that I have not fought for many years. I can suppress my cultivation to around your level.]

[Shi Jue: ...]

He could see it now: being unreasonable was a woman's privilege, and even the Empress was no exception. Suppress her cultivation? Did she think that Mortal World Immortal body of hers was just for decoration?

One sneeze from her could kill him hundreds or thousands of times over.

[Shi Jue: Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Give me thirty years, and I'll carry you back to Stone Village as the wife of its mountain stronghold!]

[Wushi: I admire you. Just for daring to say that, I, Wushi, acknowledge you as the group leader.]

Emperor Wushi was stunned. The Empress's beauty was indeed breathtaking, but the title Empress Ruthless was not an empty one. The number of geniuses who had died by her hand was simply beyond counting.

[Ye Fan: Indeed. Brother Shi Jue, from now on, you're my big brother. I respect no one else—only you.]

[Duan De: Immeasurable Heavenly Venerate, the group leader truly dares to speak. Should we choose the next group leader already?]

[Yan Ruyu: A man's true colors? The group leader is quite good, but sadly, he's about to be slapped to death by the Empress.]

[Shi Jue: ...]

Shi Jue immediately grew a little nervous. Disaster came from the mouth. Should he still invite the Empress later? What if she came over and slapped him to death?

[Group Announcement: Chat Group members are not permitted to harm one another. (P.S.: This only forbids killing and crippling. Anything else is allowed.)]

[Duan De: Hahaha, the Chat Group must be afraid that the group leader will be beaten to death, so it added that rule specially!]

[Shi Jue: Ahem, let's talk business!]

[Yan Ruyu: That way of changing the subject is far too stiff.]

[Shi Jue: @Ye Nan @Wushi, I need to ask you two for a favor. Consider it that I owe you both one.]

[Wushi: Go ahead, group leader. But it cannot take too long; I still need to keep watch on that Undying Heavenly Emperor.]

[Ye Nan: Speak!]

[Shi Jue: I am about to encounter a Great Emperor-level enemy. At its peak, it was in the Above Immortal realm. It has now only just recovered to the Great Emperor realm, and it is still severely injured.]

[Wushi: Hmm? Its realm fell from Above Immortal, and it has recovered to the Great Emperor realm? I am somewhat interested.]

[Ye Nan: Above Immortal... If we go over, can we unleash our full strength?]

[Shi Jue: There will be some suppression. Chat Group members cannot harm one another, so I have no reason to deceive you. You can wield the strength of peak Great Emperors.]

[Ye Fan: Big Brother, why do I feel like you're reminding everyone that Chat Group members cannot harm each other?]

[Duan De: Hahaha, seeing through it without saying it—that is wisdom.]

[Wushi: Fine. If the Empress agrees as well, it will not take much time. At worst, I can secretly set up a few grand formations to trap that Undying Heavenly Emperor.]

[Ye Nan: Agreed!]

If it was a severely injured Great Emperor, even one that had once stood Above Immortal, the two of them had absolute confidence that they could grind it into nothingness.

Shi Jue's face immediately lit up. This was settled now.

[Shi Jue: I'll notify you then. It will be within the next few years.]

[Wushi: A few years is enough time to prepare a formation capable of trapping the Undying Heavenly Emperor.]

[Ye Nan: Notify me the moment the time comes!]

From beginning to end, the Empress had not mentioned Shi Jue's earlier bold remark. He did not know whether she truly did not mind or whether the time had simply not yet come.

After returning his attention to reality, Shi Jue contacted Liu Shen again. When she heard that Shi Jue had found two Supreme-level experts, she was greatly shocked as well. She felt there would be no problem handling it, and she also told Shi Jue about Demon King Pu's traits so that he could inform the Empress and Wushi.

"You should head back. This is far enough." The Green Scale Eagle had already flown a hundred li from Stone Village when Shi Hao gently patted Ziyun's back.

"By the way, Shi Hao, do you know the way?" Shi Jue asked as he watched the Green Scale Eagle return to Stone Village.

"Uh..." Shi Hao froze, scratching his head. "I don't know either, but we'll definitely run into other tribes. We can ask for directions then. We're here to temper ourselves anyway; we just need to keep Qing Feng safe."

Shi Jue helplessly covered his face with a hand. Just as he had expected, none of the three of them were particularly reliable.

In the end, the three each chose a direction, then decided whose direction to follow with rock-paper-scissors.