Chapter 1160: Chapter 1160: Denor Emperor
The Divine Demon Avatar quickly reached the Denor Star System by relying on the interstellar teleportation array with Zhao Yunshen.
Upon arriving at the Denor Planet again, Xu Nian still felt it was immensely vast.
The entire Denor Star System had undergone exaggerated transformations, the entire planet suffused with a metallic atmosphere.
"Let’s go, follow me, and don’t get lost, or you will trigger the Great Formation," Zhao Yunshen said with a smile.
Xu Nian nodded and followed Zhao Yunshen toward the interior of the Denor Planet.
Soon, Xu Nian and the others arrived inside the Denor Star System.
Led by Zhao Yunshen, Xu Nian soon came to the palace of the Denor Empire.
Upon entering the grand hall, Xu Nian felt a tremendous pressure.
This pressure felt like eyes staring at him.
Indeed, at the top of the hall, a man was seated.
This man appeared middle-aged, with eyes tightly closed, and he had flaming red hair, wearing robes forged from some unknown exotic beast, exuding an extremely noble and domineering aura.
Xu Nian was astonished, his expression becoming grave.
He could sense that this man was strong—strong enough to kill him instantly.
And that locking aura earlier wasn’t deliberately released by the man but naturally emanated from his presence.
Xu Nian immediately guessed the identity of this individual.
The ruler of the Denor Empire, the supreme overlord controlling a Star Domain.
If his guess was right, the ruler’s strength before him was at least beyond the late-stage Primordial Immortal Realm, very possibly the Peak of Primordial Immortal.
"Subordinate Zhao Yunshen greets the ruler!" Zhao Yunshen knelt on one knee and respectfully saluted.
Even the powerful Zhao Yunshen remained extremely respectful in the presence of the ruler of the Denor Empire.
Although Xu Nian didn’t speak, he also knelt on one knee alongside Zhao Yunshen.
The Denor Emperor slowly opened his eyes, revealing sharp, fierce eyes.
Xu Nian was surprised to find that the Denor Emperor’s pupils were purple.
"Rise, Commander Zhao, you’ve worked hard this time. Presumably, this is Xu Nian," the Denor Emperor said, his gaze shifting from Zhao Yunshen to Xu Nian.
Those purple pupils emitted a strange, enchanting glow.
Xu Nian instantly felt as if he was being seen through.
"Indeed the Divine Demon Refining Body technique. Are you a disciple of that old Bai Tianhan?" the Denor Emperor asked.
Xu Nian was taken aback, not expecting the Denor Emperor to know his master.
"The ruler knows my master?" Xu Nian asked.
"Not exactly know, but we’ve crossed paths once," the Denor Emperor replied with a faint smile.
Xu Nian was even more surprised, not expecting his master to have interacted with the Denor Emperor.
He wondered who was stronger.
The Denor Emperor did not elaborate, and Xu Nian naturally refrained from asking further.
"Xu Nian, you should know the reason I summoned you this time," the Denor Emperor inquired.
Xu Nian nodded, saying, "I know a bit. Commander Zhao already briefed me before coming, it’s for the Immortal Order Competition."
The Denor Emperor nodded, saying, "This Immortal Order Competition is critically important to us. The rewards from the Immortal Realm are not only immensely attractive to our Denor Star System, but also to the Four Great Sects. For instance, regarding Tianze, if a Star System wins, the Immortal Realm will infuse Immortal Qi into it, which means that the cultivators of the entire system will have an opportunity to significantly enhance their abilities."
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian displayed a look of surprise.
Tianze?
To have such a reward.
Does that mean the winning party’s entire force would greatly enhance their cultivation?
No wonder the Four Great Sects and the Denor Star System value this so much; it’s a great opportunity to strengthen the entire force.
"But considering my abilities, I fear I might disappoint the ruler," Xu Nian pondered before speaking.
"I’m aware of your capabilities. Without counting soul cultivation, your combat strength rivals those at the Earth Immortal Peak level. Although this makes you an exceptional talent, it is still not stunning. Perhaps if your true self and avatars join together, you might barely squeeze into the top twenty," the Denor Emperor explained.
Xu Nian nodded; his strength in the Divine Demon Avatar and true self was almost the same now.
If the avatar and true self merged, his strength would indeed multiply drastically.
He just didn’t anticipate that merging his true self and avatar would place him only within the top twenty.
Is the Cultivation World filled with such formidable strongmen?
Of course, Xu Nian had an Undying Devouring Sky Beast Avatar; if he merged with it, his strength would surely rise to another level.
The avatars of the same soul could cultivate separately and also merge to fight.
This is the extraordinary aspect of avatars.
When Xu Nian and his three avatars reunite, he dares to contend with the Earth Immortal Peak.
"Ruler, do you know in which place Jiang Shengtian of the Tiancang Sect could rank?" Xu Nian asked after thinking.
"Jiang Shengtian’s strength should rank within the top five, but aiming for the top three might be challenging," the ruler considered before responding.
"Huh, only the top five? Isn’t Jiang Shengtian reputed as the number one in the Cultivation World?" Xu Nian asked in surprise.
"The so-called number one in the Cultivation World, that’s just others’ exaggerations. Xu Nian, you must understand, true powerhouses are not usually nurtured by major forces. Those who grow independently as loose cultivators or those trained by some hidden power, these are the true brilliant figures. And don’t forget, this competition also features those Demon Beasts from the Sky Wind Star Domain," the ruler explained with a smile.
Xu Nian was startled, not expecting Jiang Shengtian to rank only in the top five.
Nonetheless, even if only the top five, it’s far better than his own barely squeezing into the top twenty.
Moreover, as the ruler said, those Demon Beasts from the Sky Wind Star Domain are participating, and some are naturally gifted with powerful bloodlines, their strength not to be underestimated.
"Haha, how about it, are you scared?" the Denor Emperor laughed.
Xu Nian smiled slightly, replying, "The ruler jests. I’m delighted, not frightened. Engaging with top talents in the Cultivation World is an honor, and it’s a perfect chance for me to boost my abilities."
"Haha, not bad, no wonder Zhao Yunshen recommended you. Since you said so, three months remain until the competition. During these three months, I’ll find a way to guide your cultivation, though it may be arduous and perilous, even risking life. Do you accept?" the Denor Emperor looked at Xu Nian.
"Delighted to accept!" Xu Nian responded with a smile.
"Haha, excellent. Since you said that, I won’t let you down. Here are three Low Grade Immortal Pills, Heavenly Immortal Pills, consider them as a welcome gift. Consume them, and your Divine Demon Refining Body technique should break through to middle-stage Gang Immortal," the Denor Emperor said.
With a wave of his sleeve, a bottle of pills appeared before Xu Nian.
Xu Nian accepted the pills, showing a look of surprise.
The Denor Emperor indeed was generous, gifting three Immortal Pills at once.
"Thank you for the rewards, ruler!"
Gripping the pills, Xu Nian’s eyes gleamed with brilliance.
"Go now, come to me after three days, and I’ll guide your cultivation," the ruler instructed.
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian was overtaken by joy.
It appeared this visit was truly worthwhile.