There is no need for apologies, I only wish to ask if you still have the ability to fight the Azure Emperor?"
Although he didn't know what had happened specifically, he could guess.
The losses were heavy.
Bawang had not yet awakened, his scattered soul being held together by force.
The Fisher pondered for a long time and said, "We had a fifty percent chance originally, but now... only twenty percent remains."
Even without losses, they only had a fifty percent chance of victory.
Now, only twenty percent remained.
"Mmm."
Chen Fan nodded.
Having a twenty percent chance to fight an Emperor was already quite good.
That was an Emperor, after all.
"I understand."
Chen Fan then said, "In one month, make your move against the Azure Emperor."
The Fisher's eyes lit up, vaguely guessing something, "If the City Lord were to make a move, the chances would increase by at least twenty percent..."
"I will not participate in your fight."
With these words, the Fisher's gaze turned dim once more.
He then said, "I will make my move against the Yellow Emperor."
"Hmm?"
The Fisher was shocked.
"You heard correctly."
Chen Fan repeated, "Both the Azure Emperor and the Yellow Emperor were transformed from the original essence of the Dark Realm. You deal with the Azure Emperor, and I will personally slay the Yellow Emperor."
The Fisher couldn't believe it, and asked in horror, "The Yellow Emperor also became an Emperor from the original essence of the Dark Realm?"
"Mmm."
He nodded.
As for the White Emperor and the Red Emperor, Chen Fan didn't mention them.
It was meaningless.
The team organized by the Fisher and others was already on the verge of collapse.
If this devastating news were to be told to them, they would likely despair.
Very likely.
After giving the Fisher enough time to be shocked, Chen Fan spoke again, "How is Bawang?"
The Fisher collected himself.
Mentioning Bawang, his tone was also filled with worry, "Not good, he is too heavily injured."
Chen Fan nodded, he could sense it.
Bawang's soul had shattered into pieces, and he was close to death.
He was only alive now because the Fisher and the others were using their cultivation to sustain him.
"Merge with my world."
Chen Fan offered the suggestion, "I walk the path of life and death. As long as he is not dead, I can save him."
"That's right."
The Fisher suddenly understood, how could he not have thought of this?
Here was a Death Emperor.
As long as the person was not dead, the Life and Death Emperor could save them.
He quickly said, "I will go and bring Bawang over immediately."
"Go."
The Fisher left quickly.
A smile then appeared on Chen Fan's face, "The pinnacle of strength, the path of the physical body, it suits you well."
Bawang had walked the path of strength in the Immortal Realm.
But in Chen Fan's eyes, Bawang was more suited for the path of the physical body.
Lu Feng was still not suitable.
Having Bawang preside over the path of the physical body would be the best choice.
...
While he was waiting, the Fisher had returned to the mansion.
Kuang Mu, the Female Emperor, and the Ninth Sword Cultivator were all there.
He directly relayed the conversation with Chen Fan.
The four people here could be completely trusted, and there would be no more traitors.
"What, the Yellow Emperor also became an Emperor from the original essence of the Dark Realm?" The exclamation came from the Female Emperor.
They had thought there was only the Azure Emperor, but unexpectedly there was an even more powerful Yellow Emperor.
Among the Five Heavenly Emperors, the Yellow Emperor was universally recognized as the first.
To occupy the throne of the Heavenly Emperor of the Central Continent, with the four directions revering him, who would believe he wasn't the first?
"Is there proof?" The Ninth Sword Cultivator's expression also became much more solemn.
They were all born in the Immortal Realm, and saving the Immortal Realm was their responsibility.
"No."
After speaking, he glanced at the Ninth Sword Cultivator, "You should know the character of City Lord Chen; he shouldn't deceive us."
"..." The Ninth Sword Cultivator.
It was precisely because he knew that he had asked that question.
The Yellow Emperor was also someone from the original essence of the Dark Realm, this was a big trouble.
"Tch."
At this moment, Kuang Mu, standing beside them, sneered and said, "Who knows if he's just trying to fool us? Perhaps he's afraid of the Azure Emperor and doesn't dare to act, or... he wants to be taken as a disciple by the Azure Emperor?"
Earlier, the Azure Emperor had proclaimed throughout the heavens and earth that he wanted to take Chen Fan as a disciple, and everyone in the entire Eastern Region had heard it.
The Ninth Sword Cultivator frowned, "Senior, please speak cautiously, this is Sword City..."
"What?"
Kuang Mu bristled, "So what if it's Sword City? I am a dignified Second Order Emperor, and he has only just broken through..."
"He is the Life and Death Emperor."
The one who spoke was the Female Emperor next to him.
These six simple words immediately silenced Kuang Mu.
Yes, he was the Life and Death Emperor.
The ultimate fundamental Great Dao, could killing someone one realm higher not be difficult?
It should... not be difficult.
Kuang Mu fell silent.
The Fisher ignored him and continued, "I want to send Brother Bawang into the City Lord's Imperial Palace..."
"No."
There was no need to explain too clearly; one sentence was enough to understand.
Sending him into the Imperial Palace meant merging with his Dao, didn't it?
Kuang Mu's expression became serious, and he looked at the Fisher, "Do you know what you are doing? You are placing Bawang's life in someone else's hands."
The Female Emperor and the Ninth Sword Cultivator remained silent.
"Sigh."
The Fisher wasn't one for much talking to begin with.
But since the talkative ones were gone, he had to speak.
After a slight hesitation, he still pleaded, "Bawang's condition is not good, his soul is splitting. If we delay further, I fear..."
"But you still can't merge with someone else's Imperial Palace."
Kuang Mu's tone was firm, "Bawang is destined to become an Emperor in the future. Moreover, are there no Emperors among us? We are all of one mind, and we know each other well. Why merge with another's world?"
"Because he is the Life and Death Emperor."
The Ninth Sword Cultivator spoke, "Firstly, the Life and Death Emperor can 100% save Brother Bawang. Senior Kuang Mu, do you two have the confidence to save Bawang?"
"..."
Kuang Mu fell silent.
On this point alone, he didn't know how to refute.
He didn't understand matters of life and death.
But he was still somewhat unwilling to send Bawang to someone else's Imperial Palace.
It wasn't that he was reluctant, but he knew Bawang's potential.
"Secondly."
The Ninth Sword Cultivator spoke again, "With Brother Bawang's pride, if he were to merge with your Imperial Palace, what do you think would be the first thing he would do upon waking?"
The Female Emperor and Kuang Mu exchanged a glance and shook their heads simultaneously.
"He would attack the person who merged with him."
These words were spoken by the Fisher, and with absolute certainty, "I firmly believe that with Brother Bawang's pride, he would definitely be enraged, and then he would attack..."
One's character dictates their actions.
Bawang, who disdained even the Yellow Emperor's overtures, would he care about two Emperors, one First Order and one Second Order?
Only the Life and Death Emperor could possibly be an option.
Bawang recognized Chen Fan. Although he had a sharp tongue, he acknowledged him in his heart.
Finally, they believed in Chen Fan's character.
Kuang Mu: "..."
He didn't know how to refute, but he was still unwilling, "In any case, I do not agree."
"I agree."
The Female Emperor agreed.
"You..." Kuang Mu said urgently.
"Then it is settled."
The decision was made.
The Fisher said directly, "I will send him to the thatched cottage immediately."
Kuang Mu was still unwilling, but he had no choice.
In the end, he could only say, "This matter still needs to be reported to..."
"No need."
The Ninth Sword Cultivator's expression was cold, "In emergencies, we act according to circumstances."