This time, the Demon Emperor Venerable had entered the Divine Ruins Battlefield with an important mission: kill Lu Ren and take the Great Tomb Devouring Heaven Art - God-Demon Chapter from him.
But now Lu Ren had taken first place in the Divine Ruins Battlefield and become a disciple of Wuxu Divine Emperor, a lord of the Lingxiao Heavenly Court. Even the Demon Tribulation Hall would find it harder than ever to deal with him.
Lu Ren's rise was unstoppable. Once he grew stronger, his habit of repaying every slight would make him a grave threat to the Demon Tribulation Hall.
"If... if only a heavenly lord would take an interest in me..."
The Demon Emperor Venerable clenched his fists, unwilling to accept it.
Lu Ren had once been wanted by the Divine Court. Now that Wuxu Divine Emperor had taken him as a disciple, the court would likely withdraw the warrant.
By seizing first place, Lu Ren had turned his fortunes around completely, going from a fugitive of the Divine Court to a heavenly lord's disciple.
Envy, jealousy, astonishment, confusion, resentment—all kinds of emotions filled the hearts of the divine scions as they watched Lu Ren become Wuxu Divine Emperor's disciple.
Next came Yao Tiandu's turn to choose. Before he could speak, Divine Emperor Nandou said, "Yao Tiandu, a master of the Xinghe Heavenly Court wishes to take you as a disciple. Are you willing to join?"
"This disciple is willing!"
Yao Tiandu bowed slightly. A ripple stirred in his usually still heart. Since a master had taken an interest in him, he would naturally join the Xinghe Heavenly Court.
The Xinghe Heavenly Court focused on cultivating martial intent and force. Sword force was one of his weaknesses, and he wanted to improve it.
Next came the Demon Emperor