Ma Xiude felt he had seen a glimmer of hope for survival. As he moved further away from the demon fox, a triumphant smile played on his lips.
Suddenly, a force that seemed not to belong to this world forcefully pulled him back.
Ma Xiude felt all his strength vanish, his entire being suppressed by an indescribable, magnificent power.
This power instilled fear from the very heart and made the soul tremble.
Even for Ma Xiude, who was in the mid-stage of Divine Venerable, the slightest thought of resistance did not dare to arise.
The power within Ma Xiude seemed to be particularly afraid of this force. Even if Ma Xiude willed it, he could not operate the power within his body.
Xia Feng did not hide his strength. All the Divine Venerables present could discern Xia Feng's cultivation.
Although no one had ever witnessed a Divine Emperor, nor did they know what the cultivation of a Divine Emperor entailed, as it was a legendary realm that could not be measured by definition.
However, they were familiar with the power of a Divine Venerable and the feeling it exuded. Whether mid-stage or late-stage Divine Venerable, it could be recognized at a glance.
Xia Feng's power was clearly above that of a Divine Venerable, causing suffocation, palpitations, and a tremor from the depths of the soul.
Therefore, only one possibility remained: a Divine Emperor.
Aside from the six Divine Venerables present and Ma Xiude, whom Xia Feng had grabbed with a single hand, everyone else stood frozen, staring at Ma Xiude, who had been snatched back by Xia Feng.
Ma Xiude, a mid-stage Divine Venerable, was captured just like that, and remained utterly still?
Their eyes widened in disbelief. No one dared to speak, only watching intently what was happening before them, which was utterly astonishing.
Zi Ruolin secretly swallowed, her eyes fixed on Xia Feng. What was going on?
Wasn't he the young master of a Divine Lord?
How could he snatch back a super expert like a mid-stage Divine Venerable so easily?
It gave the impression that Xia Feng was toying with Divine Venerables, treating it as child's play.
Zi Ruolin was simply mesmerized.
Her emotions had not yet settled from before, and now witnessing this, it was impossible to calm down quickly.
Her mood was like her chest, rising from her stomach, winding up a rugged mountain path, fluctuating high and low.
Such a dramatic turn of events made it difficult for Zi Ruolin to accept. She simply stared at Xia Feng, as if wanting to devour him.
"Di... Divine Emperor..."
Someone's trembling voice suddenly shouted, as if they had seen the most terrifying thing in the world.
Divine Emperor?
With someone speaking, those who were still bewildered finally reacted.
Xia Feng was a Divine Emperor?
The legendary realm?
Everyone was stunned once more, collectively shocked.
"Greetings, Divine Emperor. I... I am blind and deserve death for offending you." Ma Xiude was the first to react, immediately kneeling on the ground and kowtowing frantically, begging Xia Feng to spare his life.
The stronger one was, the more afraid of death they became.
Because they knew how difficult their journey had been.
Who wouldn't be afraid of dying so meaninglessly? Who wouldn't feel a sense of utter despair?
Ma Xiude continued to kowtow, begging for forgiveness, his entire body numb with fear.
Seeing Ma Xiude kneel and kowtow, everyone else followed suit, all kneeling on the ground and shouting with trembling voices, "Greetings, Divine Emperor."
Zi Ruolin was dumbfounded.
Divine Emperor?
The unfamiliar word kept echoing in her mind.
She finally understood. She finally knew.
Why Xia Feng was so young, and had a late-stage Divine Venerable servant. Now that she knew he was a Divine Emperor, none of it was strange.
Because it was perfectly normal for a Divine Emperor to have a late-stage Divine Venerable servant.
After all, he was a figure of legend.
She never expected that Xia Feng, who appeared so ordinary, was actually a Divine Emperor.
Moreover, when she first entered, he had been looking at her. At first, she thought Xia Feng had impure intentions towards her, but now, her heart felt as sweet as eating honey. She hadn't expected Xia Feng to be interested in her.
The crucial point was that Xia Feng had publicly declared her as his in front of everyone.
Thinking of this, Zi Ruolin's face flushed with heat, feeling both shy and overjoyed.
She hadn't expected Xia Feng to be so direct and announce it publicly.
And the most important thing was that she not only didn't dislike it but was extremely pleased.
Ah... women.
When you are ordinary, every move you make is full of a rogue's charm.
When you are extraordinary, every move you make can captivate the soul.
This is reality. It's better for men to use their time to improve themselves and become more attractive than to be lapdogs.
Of course, women are the same. Women should rely on their own efforts to realize their dreams, not rely on men. Mountains that are relied upon will crumble; only by relying on oneself can one live a wonderful and free life.
Xia Feng looked at the group of people kneeling before him and slowly stood up. He looked at them and said:
"My pleasant mood was ruined by you, truly disappointing."