The Human Emperor stared at the demon before him with a sharp gaze. His face was solemn, and he spoke in a low and powerful voice, "Hurry back and tell that old demon that within a hundred years, the teleportation formation will be activated! If the three major sects of the demon race can't even withstand the attack of the Qingyun Sect, then there is no need for you demons to continue to exist in this world!"
Hearing this, the two demons' faces were immediately filled with anger, but they knew very well that the strength of the Human Emperor was unfathomable. Even though they were filled with resentment, they did not dare to vent it easily at this moment. They could only suppress the anger in their hearts and choose to endure it.
The Human Emperor narrowed his eyes slightly, and then said: "Let that kid be arrogant for a while, I will have a plan to deal with it. You two can retreat first!" Hearing this, the two dared not delay at all, and hurriedly turned around and left.
After the two demons had walked away, the eldest prince, who had been standing nearby, finally stepped forward and asked the Human Emperor with a puzzled look on his face, "Father, I truly do not understand the reason behind this. Who exactly is Jiang Feng? Why do we have to capture him?"
The Human Emperor slowly turned around, facing his son, sighed softly, then shook his head helplessly and explained earnestly, "Alas, my child. Do you think I am willing to secretly collude with the demons and join forces to harm our human race's peerless genius? To be honest, Jiang Feng is a man of extraordinary talent. If he is allowed to grow, even I will probably find it difficult to become his rival sooner or later. At this point, I have no choice but to resort to this desperate measure!"
The eldest prince asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Who on earth could make the invincible and powerful Human Emperor feel so difficult and embarrassed? Could it be..." At this point, he suddenly stopped talking and stared at his father with an extremely surprised look, as if he wanted to see some clues from that majestic face.
Upon seeing this, the Human Emperor couldn't help but sigh deeply, then slowly said, "My child, have you ever wondered why I have been delaying my ascension to the legendary Immortal Realm?"
Upon hearing this, the eldest prince quickly lowered his head and replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I believe that you are worried about the three of us brothers, fearing that we won't be able to support this vast continent of Kyushu. After all, governing a country is no easy task, and it requires wisdom and ability."
After hearing this, the Human Emperor chuckled self-deprecatingly, shook his head, and said, "You are still far too naive. Today, let me tell you about the immortal world that countless people dream of, and what it's like!"
After saying this, the Human Emperor slowly stood up, walked to a nearby cabinet, and carefully pulled out a pot of long-treasured wine. He gently cracked the seal, and a rich, mellow aroma instantly filled the air. The Human Emperor tilted his head back and took a deep gulp, savoring the pungent yet sweet flavor as it spread throughout his mouth, before he began to narrate.
"In fact, the so-called immortal realm is far from as beautiful as you imagine. Everyone who successfully ascends there is a powerful being with a great reputation and extraordinary strength in the human world. However, even after they reach the immortal realm, if no one comes to guide them, surviving there will become an extremely serious problem."
The Human Emperor paused, then continued, "For the first thousand years, these newly ascended immortals must work tirelessly to mine for precious and rare immortal ores. This work is not only incredibly arduous, but also consumes almost all of their time, leaving them with no time to focus on their own cultivation and advancement. Even more terrifying, if they're careless during the mining process and accidentally offend the managing immortals or other forces, the consequences are simply unimaginable, potentially even hundreds or thousands of times more tragic than death!"
When the First Prince heard what the Human Emperor said, his heart trembled, his face filled with astonishment. He simply couldn't imagine that the world was so much happier now than it was in the past! How had this change happened? The First Prince was filled with curiosity and confusion.
The Human Emperor continued to recount the events, "Precisely because of this, it's crucial for a reliable person to come and guide us. Back in the day, our family was a formidable force in the Immortal Realm. Whenever a member of our family successfully ascended, someone would be assigned to guide them, ensuring their smooth integration into the Immortal Realm. However, approximately a hundred years ago, a mysterious decree suddenly descended from the Immortal Realm, demanding that we keep an eye on a certain individual. Any sightings must be reported immediately. Any concealment will result in future closures, and severe punishment will be inflicted."
The eldest prince became more and more frightened as he listened. He frowned and asked, "What kind of person could attract such attention from the immortals?"
At this moment, the old man in a black robe who had been standing quietly beside the Human Emperor sighed softly and began to speak slowly, "Originally, everything was peaceful and uneventful as usual. However, during that grand sect competition, the Human Emperor and I simultaneously became aware of the presence of a key figure. Without delay, we immediately reported the situation to the Immortal Realm. Not long after, the Immortal Realm sent another decree, ordering us to capture this person alive. We must wait patiently here until they send their messengers to the lower realms, and then those immortals will personally bring him back to the Immortal Realm."
At this moment, the eldest prince suddenly opened his eyes wide and exclaimed: "Could that person be Jiang Feng?"
The Human Emperor nodded slightly, expressing his agreement. "Indeed, even I was quite surprised at first. Although Jiang Feng's cultivation method was quite unique and the treasures he possessed were also extraordinary, no matter how I looked at it, it seemed that it was not enough to alarm the immortals to personally descend to the mortal world to capture him. So, I searched everywhere and made inquiries. After many twists and turns, I finally learned that the person who issued this order was actually a high and mighty Immortal Emperor!!!"
Upon hearing this, the eldest prince was dumbfounded, frozen in place. The Immortal Emperor, the most powerful being in the Immortal Realm, held an unparalleled position of respect and possessed unfathomable power. Why would such a figure go to such lengths over a mere Jiang Feng? It was truly puzzling.
A bitter smile flickered across the Human Emperor's face as he slowly sighed, "In my opinion, Jiang Feng's true identity must conceal a profoundly shocking secret. After all, to provoke the Immortal Emperor's intervention is no small feat. However, as a fellow tribesman, I truly do not wish to burden him. Unfortunately, the situation is pressing. If we do not work together with the Immortals, I'm afraid that when our people ascend to the Immortal Realm, we will all be reduced to miserable miners, with no hope of success. Furthermore, as far as I know, even the Demons of the Immortal Realm have issued the same order. Therefore, I have no choice but to join forces with the Demons!"
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