That day, the news that the Lord of the Ten Directions Empire, Ye Yun, had a daughter spread throughout the entire empire, causing a sensation. Ye Yun also racked his brains to name his daughter 'Ye Ting' and bestow upon her the title 'Princess Chang Ting'.
The birth of Princess Chang Ting caused a great stir throughout the Ten Directions Empire. In the Ten Directions Heavens, the higher one's cultivation, the lower the birth rate. However, once offspring were born, they would possess considerable talent and innate strength. For example, in the First Cosmos, it was common for those born to be at the Half-Saint level.
Therefore, when these powerful figures had offspring, they would dote on them immensely, just like Mu Tian.
The stronger one's power, the more importance they placed on legacy, much like the wealthy individuals on Blue Star.
However, it was unfortunate that Ye Yun was of the Human race. Humans possessed the highest intelligence and growth potential among all beings, but in terms of origin, every human was born ordinary, apart from their talent. This meant that no human had ever been born with innate cultivation.
To welcome the arrival of the little princess, the entire imperial palace held a grand banquet for three days and three nights. Ye Yun seemed to have completely forgotten about matters within the game, entering a doting father mode, spending his days with his daughter.
Thus, half a month passed until someone reported that envoys from the Heavenly Dao Sect had arrived to pay a visit!
On the Seventh Heaven, a middle-aged man, accompanied by seven or eight disciples clad in white Daoist robes, sat quietly in the imperial court.
"Master, how dare Ye Yun of this Ten Directions Empire, knowing that our Heavenly Dao Sect is visiting, not come to greet us personally. Instead, he has dared to keep us waiting here. This is clearly looking down on our Heavenly Dao Sect."
"Yes, Master. Our Heavenly Dao Sect is the foremost among the hidden sects. When we emerge, which great power does not bow in welcome? Moreover, the Third Grand Elder has already stated that our outer sect elder was killed by them."
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Several white-robed disciples continuously communicated through divine sense. A few impatient disciples couldn't even conceal the fluctuations in their aura.
"If you don't want to die, all of you shut up!" The middle-aged man's face was grim. He even stole glances at the building beside them, which was marked as an office building.
"Master, what is it?" The eldest disciple beside the middle-aged man immediately noticed his master's anomaly.
"If you don't want to die, then continue. Do you think they dared to kill our outer sect elder without any backing? I tell you, within that building alone, I have sensed no less than seven cultivators at the Quasi-Emperor realm!"
The middle-aged man said angrily. At that time, when the Third Grand Elder instructed him to reprimand the Ten Directions Empire, he had initially thought it would be an easy task, even an opportunity to gain some benefits. Now, it seemed this place was simply a dragon's pool and a tiger's den. Along the way, he had already seen over ten Quasi-Emperors!
Quasi-Emperors! Those were powerhouses on the same level as their Heavenly Dao Sect's Grand Elders!
"What? Seven Quasi-Emperors?" Upon hearing their master's words, the eight disciples felt their scalps tingle.
They knew that their greatest reliance for this trip, besides being backed by the Heavenly Dao Sect, was their master, who was a Tenth Grand Elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect. However, their master's strength was merely that of a Quasi-Emperor.
Quasi-Emperors were beings with at least four complete Great Laws. Even within the Heavenly Dao Sect, there weren't many powerhouses of this level. Including the ten Grand Elders and the Sect Master, there were only eleven. Yet, within this Ten Directions Empire, established for less than three years, there were seven hidden.
Furthermore, from the information they had gathered recently, the commanders of the major legions of the Ten Directions Empire had also reached the Quasi-Emperor realm. If that was the case, then the Ten Directions...
The few exchanged glances, their eyes filled with shock. They could even see beads of sweat constantly forming on their foreheads. In their hearts, any trace of contempt vanished.
Swish...
An old man suddenly appeared before them. Although his hair was white and he leaned on a cane, his imposing aura caused everyone present to feel suffocated. The terrifying pressure made it impossible for them to remain seated.
"Are you few from the Heavenly Dao Sect who wish to see our Emperor?" The old man looked at the nine individuals, his eyes icy cold.
"Tenth Grand Elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect, Wu Xing, greets fellow Daoist. May I ask your name?" The Tenth Grand Elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect stood up and cupped his fists towards the old man.
"I am Xia Xingchao, the Left Chancellor of the Empire. Since you are a Grand Elder of the Heavenly Dao Sect, then it is perfect. Let us first discuss the compensation for the losses caused by your Heavenly Dao Sect disciples in the Emperor's Daoist Abode." Xia Xingchao waved his hand, and the exclusive bronze throne of the Left Chancellor appeared in its original position. Xia Xingchao, leaning on his cane, slowly ascended.
Compared to the throne, the seats of the Heavenly Dao Sect members appeared much more meager. Their entire aura seemed helpless under Xia Xingchao's terrifying might.
"So it is the Chancellor. Our Heavenly Dao Sect has a legacy of countless years. My disciple was killed in your territory, and you have yet to give us an explanation, yet you demand compensation from us. Where is such logic in this world?" Tenth Grand Elder Wu Xing's face turned grim as he watched Xia Xingchao slowly sit on the bronze throne. His tone became somewhat sharp.
The Heavenly Dao Sect was the foremost among the hidden sects, and hidden sects always stood together. He didn't believe this Ten Directions Empire dared to oppose the entire hidden forces.
"Logic? In this world, my word is logic! You hidden sects were fine when you remained hidden. Now that you have emerged, behave yourselves honestly. After all, your countless years of legacy are not easily obtained."
Before Xia Xingchao could speak, the wind and clouds suddenly churned. Then, a detached voice echoed, and a figure abruptly appeared above them, seated on the imperial throne, like an emperor looking down upon them.