At the same cultivation level, there was only the Shadow Mountain Sword King Lin Hanhua who might be able to face him in battle. Of everyone else, Kang Ping could give it a try, although he should still be somewhat inferior.
However, in the World beyond Worlds, virtually everyone agreed that Fu Ting was superior to Zhuang Chaohui at the same cultivation level.
When talking about this, Mu Jun had retracted his smile slightly, saying very earnestly, “If things do not take an unexpected turn, Fu Ting will definitely become another Female Emperor in the future.”
The Female Emperor was another one of the Five Emperors alongside Fu Ting’s father, the Brocade Emperor.
This was basically accepted by the whole of the World beyond Worlds, being a culmination of their expectations towards her.
Even the three Sovereigns had expressly paid attention to Fu Ting before.
Therefore, with such a young female expert having appeared before them, the first person whom Yan Zhaoge, Feng Yunsheng and Ah Hu thought of was none other than Fu Ting.
And it turned out that the truth was just as they had thought.
“I am Kunlun Mountain’s Ingenious Flying Peak’s Red Lotus Cliff’s Fu Ting. I wonder how I should address you? Which world do you hail from?” The girl in red clothes and a white dress came over from afar and asked.
Fu Ting’s companions followed her over as well, returning to the vicinity of the pagoda.
Fu Ting focused her gaze on Yan Zhaoge.
Just like her, while Yan Zhaoge was not intentionally broadcasting his aura, he was not concealing it as well.
As a result, it had become very easy for others to view his cultivation base as well as his actual age.
Viewing these two, even Fu Ting and the others of Ingenious Flying Peak felt shocked at the sight.
Without having actually clashed, Yan Zhaoge’s actual strength could not easily be determined.
Still, Fu Ting vaguely had the feeling that this man here was the same type of person as her.
“Is it his actual age? Or has it been falsified via some means?” Fu Ting thought, “If it is his actual age, it is impossible for me to not know that a figure like this had surfaced in the World beyond Worlds.”
Unless he was not a person of the World beyond Worlds in the first place.
It would be tough indeed for the lower worlds to produce such an unrivalled figure. Could it be…Prime Clear lineage?
This was the first thought that surfaced in Fu Ting’s mind.
Still, she quickly recalled something else after a moment.
Yan Zhaoge now laughed lightly, “I am surnamed Yan, Yan Zhaoge. I have mainly been active in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory of the World beyond Worlds over this period of time.”
Fu Ting raised her brows slightly, “You are Yan Zhaoge?”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 818: Grand Clear direct lineage!
HSSB818: Grand Clear direct lineage
It was fine for the others, but as Fu Ting heard Yan Zhaoge’s name, her expression changed slightly.
Yan Zhaoge smiled, “Although I just met some imposters of mine in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory earlier, they were just too inexperienced for them to truly get away with their swindling.”
Fu Ting appraised Yan Zhaoge all over, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners of her mouth, “Low level tricks aside, I heard that a senior of the Prime Clear lineage concocted a pill known as the Form Dispelling Pill which changes one’s appearance. One’s close acquaintances aside, it is difficult indeed for others to distinguish real from fake.”
“If someone were to impersonate another based on this, however good the discernment of the one being cheated, they would also first have to be familiar with the one being impersonated in order to see through the imposter.”
“Moreover, there is also that rare treasure known as the Imitation Killing Jade. While its effects last only for a short time, there will be no flaw whatsoever in terms of the victim’s external appearance.”
Fu Ting said, “Still, all of this has nothing to do with me, because I have only heard of the name Yan Zhaoge, not knowing how he actually looks like.”
Yan Zhaoge smiled.
The legacy of the Southeastern Exalt Cao Jie indeed originated from the direct lineage of the Purple Tenuity Emperor.
As one of the four Imperials, the Purple Tenuity Emperor who was the Lord of the myriad stars had once listened to the dao from the founder of the Grand Clear lineage, the Lord of Dao and Virtue in the past.
He could be somewhat considered to be of the direct lineage of the Grand Clear lineage.
The Lord of Dao and Virtue had once pioneered the dao of enlightening countless citizens, leaving behind a foundation for future martial arts evermore.
Refining one’s acupoints to achieve Divinity and cultivating an inner universe, transforming the acupoints into numerous stars which resonated with the myriad stars in the skies of the actual universe, with the inner and outer universes thus coming together as one.
The origin of this path which pursued the dao was none other than the Lord of Dao and Virtue.
The rule of the Purple Tenuity Emperor over the myriad stars was precisely a manifestation of cultivation along this path of thinking.
There were few who were of the Grand Clear direct lineage. If one insisted on looking for some, while the Southeastern Exalt’s dao arena had the same name as that of the legendary bigwig of the Jade Clear lineage, the Lord of the Daoist Way, the current World beyond World’s Golden Court Mountain could be considered one of the rare few who were of the Grand Clear direct lineage.
Meanwhile, the Brocade Emperor of the Five Emperors was another rare descendant of the Grand Clear direct lineage.
Therefore, of the peak experts of the World beyond Worlds, the Brocade Emperor and the Southeastern Exalt were on considerably good terms, usually adopting the same positions.
With such a heaven-defying genius like Yan Zhaoge having appeared beneath the Southeastern Exalt’s eyes, one who might even be connected to the Exalted Solar Luminary and Exalted Lunar Luminary, if there were interactions between him and the Brocade Emperor, he would definitely mention this matter for sure.
Yan Zhaoge did not find it strange that the Brocade Emperor might know of his name.
Yet, whether he would mention him to his daughter in turn was another matter altogether.
Still, from the looks of it now, Fu Ting had clearly heard of Yan Zhaoge’s name from her father.
His arms crossed before him, Yan Zhaoge smiled, “What would you intend for then, Miss Fu?”
Personally battling it out and testing his mettle would be ideal for confirming his identity?
Most martial practitioners were arrogant and domineering. Such matters were not rare.
Fu Ting said, “If you are willing to bestow your guidance, I would certainly like to exchange pointers with that rarely seen one in a thousand years genius whom Uncle Cao speaks of.”
“Still, I bear you no ill will, and also do not desire to force you into a battle.”
“As for confirming your identity, please show that legendary Extreme Yang Seal. That would be more effective than clashing in battle, because I myself do not know what martial arts Yan Zhaoge uses in the first place.”
“Therefore, as compared to you yourself, the Extreme Yang Seal will be more effective in proving your identity. Of course, it would be another matter altogether if you are an imposter, yet had the ability to borrow or wrest away the Extreme Yang Seal from the real Yan Zhaoge.”
Fu Ting said straightforwardly, “It does not matter if you do not wish to show the Extreme Yang Seal. There is no enmity at all between us in the first place. Whoever you are, there is no need for a battle between us, even though I must admit that I am rather curious about your battle prowess and would quite like to witness it.”
Yan Zhaoge asked rather interestedly, “Oh? Even though we are currently in the same foreign dimension
? The fact that we are competitors for treasure does not change this relationship?”
Fu Ting said mildly, “That’s right.”
Now, she glanced at Feng Yunsheng.
Yan Zhaoge aside, Feng Yunsheng had drawn Fu Ting’s attention as well.
It was not just because her appearance was seemingly outstanding. Instead, Fu Ting could actually vaguely feel somewhat of a potentially dangerous aura emanating from her.
A Martial Grandmaster could actually possess such strength?
Even if she bore supreme treasures, that shouldn’t be something that a Martial Grandmaster had the ability to wield.
As Fu Ting trusted greatly in her own intuition, her attention was naturally drawn by the strange, unique nature of this situation.
Remembering some of what her father had previously mentioned, Fu Ting generally understood what was up here.
“I know, you are feeling curious why I appear confident, totally in control. Also, you think that my companions and I would not be able to take care of you.”
“First not speaking of how admiring Uncle Cao is of you,” Fu Ting’s gaze scanned Yan Zhaoge and Feng Yunsheng, “You, you people, if you truly possess the Extreme Yang Seal, Extreme Yin Crown and the Rahu Sabre and are able to draw upon the power within, that would indeed entail a very mighty force. Even an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint expert might not be able to take care of you.”
Although she was saying this, Fu Ting’s tone was very calm.
“Still, after entering and discovering the abnormalities here, we have already reported back on it to Ingenious Flying Peak,” She looked at Yan Zhaoge, “Our seniors will be rushing over here very soon, and believe me, it will not be as simple as just a single Immortal Bridge Martial Saint.”
Hearing this, Yan Zhaoge was slightly taken aback.
If Fu Ting was not faking things, Yan Zhaoge indeed found this to be rather unexpected.
It was not that he feared those of Ingenious Flying Peak coming. Instead, he felt surprised by Fu Ting’s way of handling things.
Secret realms such as this with all their treasure were basically considered individual fortune. If someone managed to enter, they would first sate themselves before considering anything else.
Only if they truly were unable to take all of it for themselves would they consider calling upon their backer and requesting for reinforcements.
The younger and more outstanding the genius, the more likely they were to act in such a fashion as they were literally overflowing with confidence over their great strength.
Had there ever been anyone like Fu Ting, directly calling for help right after having found a location?
Granted, she was the only daughter of the Brocade Emperor, and would definitely receive some benefits if Ingenious Flying Peak were to profit. She would surely get a foremost priority in that.
Her current choice was actually the most efficient one, holding the greatest chance of success.
Therein could be seen her choice that was available to no other Ingenious Flying Peak disciples.
Yet, for a youth who basked in the glory of success, wasn’t this choice a little too…demoralising?
Even so, however, Fu Ting just happened not to have such a soft personality. Yes, she was indeed the daughter of the Brocade Emperor. Still, her current fame had all been won by herself from the countless geniuses of the same generation whom she had stomped beneath her feet.
Though it was rather impolite to say so, even her father at her current age and cultivation level might not have been able to defeat her for sure.
Yan Zhaoge could not help but appraise Fu Ting with another glance as he thought, “As a martial practitioner, while it is unavoidable that she desires victory intensely, what a calm person she is.”
Fu Ting said, “This foreign dimension is outside of the World beyond Worlds. That we were able to meet here, this can also be considered fate.”
“You are a member of the junior generation whom Uncle Cao admires greatly. If you can prove your identity, it would be fine if we travel together. When we reap the efficacious medicines here, we can all have a share of them.”
“If you do not want to show the Extreme Yang Seal as proof, I can similarly understand that. How can supreme, ultimate treasures be taken out so casually? A Heaven’s favoured son like you might find it unpleasant to have to prove something to someone else.”
“My Ingenious Flying Peak will not clear out the area, forcing you away. You can still continue moving about in the area. Still, whatever you obtain here will have to fully depend on your own abilities. If a conflict later arises between us over the treasures, we will not show any mercy then.”
History's Strongest Senior Brother Chapter 819: Taiji vs Taiji
HSSB819: Taiji versus Taiji!
Fu Ting looked calmly at Yan Zhaoge, “If you can force all of us away before our seniors arrive, that would also be a part of your abilities. Still, if we aren’t your opponent and we are still able to send word and request reinforcements, we will naturally ask Ingenious Flying Peak for assistance again.”
“If you have the ability to kill off all of us, we will naturally be helpless against it. That will have to depend on whether you have such abilities.”
With her identity and the power of her father, the Brocade Emperor behind her, Fu Ting’s stance actually could not be considered all that tyrannical.
Yet, her words were like blazing fire that incinerated the heavens as they were filled with pressure, “If you think to make use of the available time to kill all of us and then obtain the treasures before speedily leaving, I am afraid that it might not go as you wish.”
“I already sent word upon entering here. Those dispatched should be arriving here any time now.”
“When you came from this pagoda earlier, I actually thought that it was our seniors who had come.”
Fu Ting raised her brows slightly, looking straight at Yan Zhaoge, “Moreover, victory and defeat is still an unknown before we have fought. Even if you possess the Extreme Yang Seal, as you are not an Immortal Bridge Martial Saint, the power you are able to exert with this treasure will be limited.”
Yan Zhaoge’s expression was as per usual as he appeared totally unfazed by Fu Ting’s momentum.
He smiled nonchalantly, “This Yan has also heard of the ties and relationship between the Brocade Emperor and the Southeastern Exalt.”
“As Miss Fu says, there is no enmity between us. There is no need for us to fight,” Yan Zhaoge said mildly, “Still, while there is no need to fight, that does not mean that we will not exchange moves.”
His hands behind his back, Yan Zhaoge spoke calmly, “In the Merging Avatar Martial Saint realm, there is likely only you, Miss Fu, who I am interested in sparring against.”
Hearing his words, the Ingenious Flying Peak martial practitioners opposite him all frowned.
While Yan Zhaoge’s words seemed to be worshipping Fu Ting to the heavens, Fu Ting was at the third level of the Martial Saint realm, whereas he himself was only a second level Martial Saint…
Fu Ting said, “Oh? I will really have to accept then.”
Despite clearly knowing that Yan Zhaoge might possess the Extreme Yang Seal, she still remained composed and at ease.
With her background and her present cultivation base, she would surely not lack mid-grade Sacred Artifacts. In fact, she might even have a few of them.
If it were high-grade Sacred Artifacts, she might not be able to wield them at her current cultivation level. Still, even without any high-grade Sacred Artifacts, she likely bore other rare treasures as well.
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “Still, that wouldn’t be now.”
Hearing his words, contemptuous looks appeared in the gazes of the Ingenious Flying Peak experts.
Yan Zhaoge ignored them all as he said mildly, “This Yan does not wish to fight you now because I do not want to give anyone else a chance to profit off our conflict. Just as you said, it would only be due to interest an
d self-indulgence that we might clash, with no irrevocable enmity existing between us.”
“Since that is so, we could simply spar at some other time and some other place, rather than having to do so in an environment like this where a third force could possibly come interfering at any time.”
Yan Zhaoge laughed, “If Miss Fu wants a fight, this Yan will naturally accept. Still, since Miss Fu is not so adamant on measuring this Yan’s worth, this is precisely fitting with this Yan’s intentions as well.”
Fu Ting’s gaze flickered slightly, “A third force?”
Yan Zhaoge did not answer, instead asking, “This Yan and my companions entered this place through a dimensional passageway someplace in the southeastern Yang Heaven Territory. I wonder how Miss Fu and your companions got here?”
Fu Ting said slowly, “We found a path in the northern Profound Heaven Territory. There are different entrances to this foreign dimension, this I already knew when I saw your group having arrived here.”
Yan Zhaoge nodded, continuing, “There are several levels to this foreign dimension. Each entrance should lead to different levels. To tell you the truth, this current level is the ‘fourth level’ for this Yan’s group. However, to Miss Fu and the rest, it should instead be the ‘second level’, right?”
Fu Ting frowned, “Are you saying that someone may have cut ahead of our two sides, heading to a higher level?”
Yan Zhaoge spread his hands apart, “This possibility does exist. Still…”
“What I actually want to say is this. Even if they are slower than us, that would not mean that we have nothing to worry about in the slightest.”
“This is especially so for your lineage. Even though peak experts are hurrying over to reinforce you, you might still not completely grasp the cards for victory.”
Yan Zhaoge snapped his fingers, “Of course, if your father, the Brocade Emperor, personally comes here swiftly, your chances of success would then be extremely high.”
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