Overbearing: Leave or Die
The Northern Domain is the coldest and most desolate place in the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm.
Ever since the formation of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, this place has always been covered by endless ice and snow.
Even Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators cannot stay here for long, otherwise their spiritual energy will be frozen into ice.
The sky is always leaden gray, and the heavy snowfall never stops throughout the year. The gale-force winds, carrying ice shards, scrape across the earth like knives, emitting a howling roar.
But today, this ice field, which has been silent for millions of years, has become unusually lively.
Countless streaks of light rushed in from all directions, piercing the leaden sky and landing on the icy plain.
They came from all over the five regions, including solitary Rogue Cultivator, elders from various sects, and leaders of the Demon Race.
All eyes were fixed on the enormous palace that had just risen from the ground in the center of the ice field.
The palace, entirely crafted from millennia-old Mystic Ice, stood a thousand feet tall and emitted a ghostly blue glow in the dim light.
The palace walls are carved with countless exquisite ice sculptures, including ice phoenixes soaring high, ice bears roaring in anger, and High Antiquity cultivators holding long swords.
Each ice sculpture is so lifelike, it seems as if it might come to life at any moment.
An ancient and powerful primal force of ice emanated continuously from the palace, enveloping the entire Northern Domain.
This power was pure and majestic, carrying an immortal aura from High Antiquity times, which made all the cultivators who approached it feel awe.
"Is this the palace of the High Antiquity Ice God? It's magnificent!"
"Legend has it that the Ice God controls the purest ice elemental essence of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, possessing strength comparable to the three Dao Lords!"
"If I could obtain the Ice God's inheritance, I could ascend to the heavens in one step and become a powerful expert at the Dao Union Perfection!"
"Stop dreaming! With so many people watching, how easy is it to obtain the inheritance? Be careful you might get it but not live to enjoy it!"
"..."
The cultivators discussed amongst themselves, their eyes filled with greed and anticipation.
But no one dared to be the first to rush forward, because they all knew that the more precious the treasure, the greater the danger around it.
Moreover, none of the many cultivators present were benevolent; whoever made the first move would become the target of everyone's anger.
Just as everyone was hesitating, a blazing red streak of light, like a shooting star, streaked across the sky.
The streak of light was incredibly fast; wherever it passed, the air ignited, crackling and popping.
The temperature in the originally frigid Northern Domain suddenly rose by tens of degrees, and the snowflakes in the air turned into water vapor the moment they approached the radiance.
Everyone looked up at the red streak of light.
When they finally saw the figure in the streak of light, everyone's expression changed.
"It's the Scarlet Emperor!"
"Heavens! The Scarlet Emperor himself has come!"
"It's over! The Scarlet Emperor is here, what chance do we have left?"
"Run! If the Scarlet Emperor sets his sights on us, we're doomed!"
"..."
Panic spread among the cultivators like a plague, and many turned and fled.
A streak of red light slowly descended onto the plaza in the Ice God Palace.
The light faded, revealing a middle-aged man dressed in a red robe.
He was tall and burly, with a rugged face, and long red hair that flew through the air like flames.
His eyes were pure red, as if burning with raging flames, and his body emanated a terrifying Fire Element- elemental power, causing the surrounding ice and snow to melt rapidly.
He was one of the three rulers of the Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, the Scarlet Emperor.
The Scarlet Emperor looked around, his gaze sweeping over all the cultivators present, his eyes filled with disdain and arrogance.
"Get out of here, all of you!"
The Scarlet Emperor's voice wasn't loud, but it resounded like thunder in everyone's ears.
A terrifying pressure emanated from him, enveloping the entire square.
Those cultivators with lower cultivation levels were directly forced to their knees by this oppressive force, spitting out blood.
Even cultivators in the Late Dao Union felt difficulty breathing and their faces turned pale.
"Scarlet Emperor Majesty, we merely wish to witness the spectacle; we have no intention of vying for your inheritance."
One of the bolder cultivators, a Dao Union Middle Stage cultivator, mustered his courage and spoke.
"Watching the show?" The Scarlet Emperor sneered. "Is it any of your ants' right to watch my Scarlet Emperor?"
He extended his right hand and gently shook hands with the monk.
"Ah!"
The monk let out a shrill scream.
His body was instantly engulfed by a ball of blazing flames, and in the blink of an eye, he was reduced to ashes, leaving not even a trace of his soul.
"Hiss!"
Everyone gasped.
With just a single thought, he instantly killed a Dao Union Middle Stage cultivator!
The strength of Dao Union Perfection is indeed terrifying!
"I'll say it again, get out!" The Scarlet Emperor's voice grew even colder. "Anyone still remaining in the Northern Domain after ten breaths will be killed without mercy!"
This time, no one dared to raise any objections.
The vast majority of cultivators turned and fled towards the Northern Domain as quickly as possible.
They were afraid that if they ran too slowly, they would end up like that Dao Union Middle Stage cultivator.
In just five breaths, only a handful of people remained in the area.
These individuals are all powerful figures native to the Northern Domain, with cultivation levels reaching the Late Dao Union.
They have lived here for millions of years and have a deep affection for the Northern Domain.
Moreover, the Ice God is the common faith of all living beings in their Northern Domain, and they are unwilling to give up the Ice God's legacy in this way.
Leading the group was an elderly man dressed in a white robe; he was the patriarch of the Snow Race of the Northern Domain, Xue Weng.
The Snow Race is the oldest race in the Northern Domain. They are born with the ability to control ice and snow and possess great strength.
Xue Weng stepped forward, bowed respectfully to the Scarlet Emperor, and said, "Scarlet Emperor Majesty, the Ice God is the guardian deity of our Northern Domain. His legacy should rightfully be left to the people of our Northern Domain."
We humbly beg Scarlet Emperor Majesty, to grant us the inheritance. Our Snow Race is willing to serve Scarlet Emperor Majesty for generations, paying double the tribute to the Holy Domain annually.
The Scarlet Emperor looked at Xue Weng, a cruel smile appearing on his face, "Generational loyalty? Double tribute? Do you think I, the Scarlet Emperor, would care about such things?"
His eyes turned cold. "The Ice God's legacy is mine, and no one can take it from me. If you know what's good for you, get out of here, or I won't hesitate to wipe out the Snow Race of the Northern Domain forever."
Xue Weng's face instantly turned extremely ugly.
The several Northern Domain Dao Union cultivators behind him also gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes filled with anger.
"Scarlet Emperor, you've gone too far!" Xue Weng said through gritted teeth, "This is the Northern Domain, not your Central Holy Domain!"
"Excessive?" The Crimson Scarlet Emperor laughed loudly, "In this Primordial Beginning Dao Realm, Scarlet Emperor word is law! What I want, I must have!"
"Since you're courting death, then I'll grant your wish!"
The aura emanating from the Scarlet Emperor surged instantly, and terrifying Fire Element- elemental power condensed on his right fist.
The temperature across the square rose sharply again. The surrounding ice and snow melted rapidly at a visible rate.
Xue Weng and several other Dao Union cultivators from the Northern Domain also circulated their full spiritual power, preparing for a desperate battle.
They knew they were no match for the Scarlet Emperor, but for the dignity of the Northern Domain and for the legacy of the Ice God, they had to fight!