If the disciples of the Youming wish to travel to the Great Zhou Imperial Capital, they must pass through the Hengduan Canyon.
At the edge of the Hengduan Canyon, the Dark Shadow King, who had come by imperial decree, stood with his eyes closed, letting the wind blow his robes.
Once some powerful figures confirmed that the Dark Shadow King had appeared in the Hengduan Canyon, this news spread throughout the Great Zhou in an instant.
Those who had previously doubted the veracity of this news are now rushing to the Hengduan Canyon, eager to see how the Dark Shadow King and the disciple of the Youming will fare.
They already knew that the Dark Shadow King had been defeated by the Youming Youming their previous battle.
It remains to be seen whether the Dark Shadow King will be able to defeat the Youming's disciple and then challenge the Great Emperor Youming many years later.
The disciple of the Youming, upon hearing of the Dark Shadow King's appearance, curled his lips into a mocking smile, completely disregarding the Dark Shadow King.
They continued their journey towards the Great Zhou Imperial Capital at a leisurely pace, showing no change despite the appearance of the Dark Shadow King.
In a short period of time, countless powerful cultivators gathered in Hengduan Canyon. A day later, the cultivators around Hengduan Canyon were all excited, because according to their speculation, the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming was about to arrive in Hengduan Canyon.
Seeing the Dark Shadow King, disciple of the Great Emperor Youming, with his eyes closed and waiting quietly, they were all filled with excitement.
Especially those powerful individuals who had stepped into the Law Realm were eagerly anticipating this battle, because at this moment they sensed an extremely terrifying power of laws surrounding the Dark Shadow King's body.
Regardless of who wins or loses this battle, they will both know just how strong their opponent truly is. This is considered the first duel at the Law Realm level within the Human Realm, and therefore it has attracted much attention.
Hall of Bright Virtue Great Zhou Imperial Capital.
As soon as the figure entered the main hall, Su Yun, who was handling state affairs in the Hall of Bright Virtue, suddenly saw his ancestor enter and couldn't help but ask, "Ancestor, has the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming arrived at the Hengduan Canyon? Do you think the Dark Shadow King has the ability to defeat the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming today?"
Upon hearing Su Yun's words, the man's face turned solemn. "I don't know. Our people have secretly observed the Great Emperor Youming's disciple and the Dark Shadow King. The power of law surrounding both of them is extremely terrifying. It's still unknown who will win this battle. I hope the Dark Shadow King can defeat the Great Emperor Youming's disciple."
"Otherwise, if the disciples of the Great Emperor Youming were allowed to enter the Great Zhou Imperial Capital directly, the prestige of our Great Zhou Imperial Clan would be challenged."
"As the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi continues to recover and powerful individuals emerge, imperial power is no longer as formidable as it once was!"
"I've placed treasures in the Hengduan Canyon; we'll know who wins and who loses today."
At that moment, the man waved his hand, and a water curtain appeared in the Hall of Bright Virtue. The scene that appeared in the water curtain was the Hengduan Canyon.
At this moment, countless figures floated in the void around the Hengduan Canyon. The Dark Shadow King sat cross-legged, letting the wind blow.
At this moment, a figure strolled over from the horizon; that figure was none other than the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming.
In that instant, everyone in the Hall of Bright Virtue saw a solemn expression on the face of the Great Emperor Youming's disciple, because the Great Emperor Youming's disciple was remarkably calm upon seeing the Dark Shadow King.
That composure wasn't feigned; it stemmed from an innate confidence and strength.
Hengduan Canyon, the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming arrived, stepping through the air. When he was a few hundred meters away from the Dark Shadow King, the Great Emperor Youming stopped, a mocking smile playing on his lips, his disdainful gaze falling upon the Dark Shadow King.
" Dark Shadow King, although you were defeated by my master, the Great Emperor Youming, you were still considered a powerful figure even in ancient times. After awakening, you actually willingly served the Great Zhou Dynasty!"
"You're willing to risk your life for a weak imperial power? Is it worth it?"
"And you think you're capable of stopping me?"
At this moment, the Dark Shadow King, whose eyes were tightly closed, heard the mocking voice of the Great Emperor Youming's disciple. He slowly opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his lips. He was not angry because of the Great Emperor Youming's disciple's sarcasm.
The Dark Shadow King's gaze fell upon the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming, and he said calmly, "Because the Great Zhou Dynasty is different from all the dynasties I know. They consider the survival of the people, unlike those dynasties that exploit the people to consolidate their rule and cultivation."
"Such a dynasty, which has given everything for the survival of Human Race, is naturally worthy of my loyalty!"
"If I am not loyal to the Great Zhou Dynasty, should I be loyal to your Netherworld Hall, a selfish and self- Netherworld Hall that disregards the safety of the world for its own benefit?"
"Ridiculous!"
As each word was spoken, the Dark Shadow King's smile gradually faded, and his expression turned icy.
The disciple of the Great Emperor Youming, upon hearing the Dark Shadow King's words, revealed a mocking expression.
"For the sake of the common people, for the survival of Human Race?"
"It's utterly ridiculous, Dark Shadow King! Don't you realize you've gone mad? To actually believe that a tiny dynasty can protect the people and save Human Race?"
"If my information is correct, the emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who is also the Human Race Human Emperor, is nothing but a callow youth. You think a mere youth can save Human Race and all living beings? That's utterly laughable."
Only overwhelming power can save Human Race!
"And my master, the Great Emperor Youming, is the best candidate. He is far superior to that greenhorn. As long as the Great Zhou Dynasty offers up its power of destiny to help my master improve his cultivation, he will naturally protect Human Race and save all living beings."
The moment the disciple of the Great Emperor Youming spoke of the Great Emperor Youming, a look of admiration appeared on his face, as if only his master had the ability to save the world.
"Snort!"
"Don't we, who have lived for tens of thousands of years, know what kind of person the Great Emperor Youming really is? The Great Emperor Youming is just a selfish and self-serving demon who disregards the common people for his own sake. Don't you find it ridiculous that a demon can save the world?"
"Going back now isn't too late!"
"Otherwise, I'll take your life today!"
"For the sake of the world, I am willing to give my life!"
The Dark Shadow King's voice turned extremely cold, and he placed his hands on the longsword in front of him.
The Dark Shadow King asked the Great Emperor Youming's disciple to choose whether or not to fight today.
However, the moment the Dark Shadow King's voice fell, a mocking smile appeared on the lips of the Great Emperor Youming's disciple.
He said disdainfully, " Dark Shadow King, you are far too arrogant. Do you think you have the ability to fight my master, the Great Emperor Youming? Someone like you, I can kill you in no more than ten moves today."
(End of this chapter)