Bi Ji stepped forward slowly, her smile gentle.
"If any of you are interested in the Beast Divine Temple, you may come with me."
"Our Beast Divine Temple is the strongest of the fourteen superpowers that make up the Human Emperor Empire's Ten Clans and Four Sects."
They were overwhelmed by the honor.
"You are too kind, Senior."
"Since you have invited us, Senior, we would be happy to accept."
Ning Fengzhi hurriedly cupped his hands in return.
Ning Rongrong's gaze instinctively swept toward Zhu Zhuqing, who stood alone to one side.
She wanted to call out to Zhu Zhuqing to join them.
But Zhu Zhuqing seemed to have seen through her thoughts in advance. The moment their eyes met, she looked away.
Instead, she walked toward Du Busi.
Ning Rongrong withdrew her gaze in disappointment and left with her father and the two elders.
Traitor!
Tang San cast a cold glance at Zhu Zhuqing's retreating back, his eyes devoid of any trace of their old bond.
Betrayal was betrayal.
Whatever the reason, it would never be tolerated.
"Little San, where do we go next?"
Ma Hongjun came up beside Tang San, scratched his head, and asked quietly.
Tang San's gaze swept swiftly over the Human Emperor powerhouses in the hall as he rapidly weighed his options.
This was a good opportunity to get a close look at the Human Emperor World.
"Split up!"
"We need to learn as much as possible about everything in the Human Emperor World: Soul Tool technology, Martial Soul cultivation methods, Soul Master research systems, and so on."
A gleam flashed in Tang San's eyes.
His objective was clear.
He would absorb all the Human Emperor World's technological knowledge, bring it into the Peerless Tang Sect timeline, and turn it into capital of his own.
In a corner of the hall.
Long Xiaoyao turned toward Mu En and spoke through voice transmission with a smile.
"These youngsters don't seem to think much of our world. They're only here to gather intelligence."
Mu En nodded, inwardly astonished.
Before they came.
The Human Emperor had told them everything, and they too had been amazed that such a thing could happen in this world.
But judging by this group's behavior.
Their world was so powerful, yet it still could not attract these outsiders.
Just how powerful was that other timeline?
"Probe them a little more later. Get a good idea of what that other timeline is like."
"Yes!"
Du Busi, Xuan Zi, and the others all nodded in agreement.
A short while later.
"Seniors, could you introduce us to the distribution of powers in the Human Emperor World?"
After discussing things among themselves, Tang San and the others approached respectfully.
"Of course."
Mu En stroked his beard.
"The principal powers of our Human Emperor Empire are the Ten Great Clans, along with the four great sects: the Body Sect, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the Small Extreme Palace, and the Beast Divine Temple."
"Fourteen superpowers in total."
"Beyond those, there are various departments, such as the Soul Tool Research Institute, the Expedition Hall, and the Human Emperor Academy..."
"Is there no Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"
Tang San could not help asking.
"Of course there is. The Ning Clan of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect ranks among the upper tier of the Ten Great Clans. They are quite formidable."
Xuan Zi answered evenly.
"I would like to visit the Human Emperor Academy to observe and learn."
Tang San made his decision immediately.
Compared with the fourteen superpowers, places where he could learn technology were what he truly wanted.
"I'm going with Little San!"
Xiao Wu stepped half a pace forward without hesitation, staying close beside him.
"I'll go as well."
Tang Hao held his chest. His injuries had not healed, but he was still worried about his son.
No matter what, he would not leave his son's side for even half a step.
Beside them, Grandmaster opened his mouth, then stopped short.
He wanted to go to the Human Emperor Academy too.
The Human Emperor Academy was said to be the foremost institution for Martial Soul research, and he wanted to see whether he could find a way to make his own Martial Soul evolve.
But Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Tang Hao were going together.
They had just said they would split up, so he could hardly tag along.
Yu Xiaogang felt terribly stifled.
Ever since arriving in the Human Emperor World, nothing had gone smoothly.
Seeing this, Dai Mubai stepped forward.
"May I ask, Senior, whether the Star Luo Imperial Family is among the Human Emperor World's Ten Great Clans?"
Mu En replied evenly, "Yes. But the current Star Luo Imperial Family ceased to be the White Tiger Dai Family long ago."
"Did the Star Crown Sect take their place?"
Dai Mubai felt disappointed.
In the Peerless Tang Sect timeline, the Dai Family had lost the throne. He had not expected the same to be true in this world.
Was their Dai Family destined to be inferior to the Star Crown Sect?
But Mu En's answer utterly shattered his understanding.
"Not the Star Crown Sect. The Netherworld Zhu Family."
"What?"
Dai Mubai's mouth fell open in shock.
Zhu Zhuqing's family?
The Netherworld Zhu Family was the Star Luo Empire's imperial family?!
They were merely the Dai Family's vassals. How could they have usurped the magpie's nest?
Beneath the Sky Screen.
The Star Luo Emperor gripped the armrests of his dragon throne, his face livid.
Well, well!
The Zhu Family, mere imperial in-laws, actually dared covet imperial power and harbor rebellious intentions!
Fury surged sky-high within him.
His icy gaze fell upon those below.
The Nether Duke went cold all over. His legs gave way, and he dropped to his knees with a thud.
"Please forgive me, Your Majesty! I harbor absolutely no rebellious intentions! This is the Human Emperor World. It has nothing to do with my Nether household!"
He was frightened out of his wits.
At the same time, a little envy arose deep in his heart.
Had he known the Zhu Family could ascend to imperial power in the Human Emperor World, he would have followed his daughter there no matter what!
But now.
The more important matter was surviving the Star Luo Emperor.
The Star Luo Emperor forcibly suppressed his surging fury and pulled his lips into a smile.
"Rise quickly, my loyal subject. How could events in another world's future count for anything?"
His words were gentle, but the murderous intent in his heart had not diminished in the slightest.
Once they reached the Peerless Tang Sect world, he would have to thoroughly purge the Nether Duke's Mansion to ensure their absolute loyalty to the imperial family.
The Netherworld Zhu Family were vassals of the Star Luo Imperial Family, and always would be.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The Nether Duke rose trembling, unable to stop shaking.
Within the Sky Screen.
Dai Mubai's face was deathly pale.
His Dai Family had actually lost to the Zhu Family!
It made him feel unworthy of Zhu Zhuqing.
"I'm going to the Star Luo Empire."
Dai Mubai spoke through gritted teeth, his gaze stubborn.
He would see for himself just how the Zhu Family had stolen his Dai Family's realm!
"Then I'll go with Boss Dai."
Ma Hongjun immediately stepped forward, decisively joining forces with him.
"You two, come with me."
Seeing this, Long Xiaoyao turned and left.
Afterward, Oscar chose the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
A super-sect that accepted all Soul Masters and Soul Beasts, teaching without distinction.
Yu Xiaogang went to the Beast Divine Temple instead.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and their party were all at the Beast Divine Temple.
He had to be there to keep watch.
If they dared promote the Human Emperor World, he would step forward to stop them. Whatever happened, he could not let Ning Fengzhi and the others succeed.
Everyone left.
The great hall fell silent and empty.
The Star Dou Great Forest.
At the very center of the forest, an enormous complex of divine temples stretched for ten thousand li.
It was none other than the Beast Divine Temple.
Two streaks of light slowly descended.
Bi Ji and the others, along with Du Bisou and Yu Xiaogang.
"This is the central gathering place for Soul Beasts in the Human Emperor Empire. It houses over eighty percent of the empire's Soul Beasts and is the empire's foremost power."
"The first deity and the sixth deity, Di Tian, both came from the Beast Divine Temple."
"The forces under the third deity, the Demon Empress, whom you probably call the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, and the seventh deity, the Evil Emperor, have also joined our Beast Divine Temple."
Bi Ji introduced the place with a gentle smile.
In truth, if the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm had not vehemently clarified after becoming a god that he did not belong to the Beast Divine Temple, she would have liked to count him among its members too.
Unfortunately.
He had still returned to his homeland and joined the Small Extreme Palace in the Far North.
"Senior, are you referring to the Nine Divine Emissaries under the Human Emperor?"
Shaken, Ning Fengzhi asked cautiously.
"Indeed."
"The nine deities are naturally the Human Emperor's emissaries. There is no question about that, but we still usually address them as deities as a sign of respect."
Bi Ji looked at him.
Beside him, Chen Xin looked surprised.
Back when he had been with the Chen Clan in Human Emperor City, he had never seen anyone treat the Divine Envoys with such respect.
Bi Ji was clearly far stronger than he was, yet she revered the Human Emperor to such an extent.
Bi Ji met Chen Xin's gaze and chuckled, seemingly seeing through his thoughts.
"Hehe."
"Elder Chen comes from a top aristocratic clan in Human Emperor City, a place where every inch of land is worth its weight in gold, and a casually tossed Soul Bone could hit a whole crowd of people surnamed Ji."
"Your horizons are naturally far broader than those of people from remote places like us."
"In Human Emperor City, even the nine deities would probably have to keep a low profile and would not dare act too ostentatiously."
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