The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2536: Chapter 2536: Attacking the Palace

When Thunder Domain was strong, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord maintained close relations with Thunder Domain.

However, when Thunder Domain encountered difficulties and gradually weakened, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord not only did not extend a helping hand but deliberately kept his distance. This indicates that Diao Rong Heavenly Lord is not someone who values relationships and loyalty.

”However, Diao Rong did not harbor any enmity towards Thunder Domain. Back then, Thunder Domain had many enemies, and there were also many who hid their identities to secretly target Thunder Domain. But Diao Rong should not have been involved in Thunder Domain’s troubles,” Bai Han continued.

Bai Han also has no fondness for Diao Rong, and may even have a bit of disdain, but it’s not exactly hostile.

”Then that’s strange, why won’t he let Xu Yiming enter the Immortal Venerable Tower?” Jing Yan wondered.

In the entire Heavenly Domain now, it is likely known that Jing Yan has a deep connection with Thunder Domain. When communicating with Xu Yiming, Jing Yan thought that Diao Rong’s refusal of Xu Yiming to enter the Immortal Venerable Tower was due to hostile relations with Thunder Domain. Now it seems that’s not the case.

”Diao Rong won’t let Xu Yiming, the Chief Manager, enter the Immortal Venerable Tower? What does he intend to do?” Bai Han was taken aback.

He did not expect complications when Xu Yiming entered the Immortal Venerable Tower to obtain the Immortal Venerable Seal. If he had this judgment earlier, he would have spoken to City Lord Jing Yan and Chief Manager Xu Yiming at that time.

”Hmm.” Jing Yan nodded and said, ”I’ll go in person to see Diao Rong Heavenly Lord! I want to see what reasons he can offer.”

Soon after Jing Yan inquired with Grand Steward Bai Han, he quietly left Hongmeng City.

In the Heavenly Domain of Kunling Heaven, even Jing Yan cannot perform Instantaneous Movement. This prohibition applies even to those at the level of Hou Yang Immortal Venerable. Thus, Jing Yan can only fly out of Thunder Domain to head to Diao Rong Heavenly Lord’s palace.

Naturally, with Jing Yan’s strong abilities, his flying speed is extremely fast.

In only about a month, Jing Yan was already very close to Diao Rong Heavenly Lord and the Immortal Venerable Tower.

Upon approaching, Jing Yan transmitted a message to Xu Yiming, asking where he was located.

Once the location was determined, Jing Yan and Xu Yiming easily met up. Xu Yiming had been attacked by Diao Rong Heavenly Lord and forcibly expelled from the palace; he had been waiting nearby for City Lord Jing Yan to arrive.

”Hmm?” Seeing Xu Yiming, Jing Yan furrowed his brows.

”Yiming, your injuries are this severe?” Jing Yan asked seriously.

A month ago, in their message, Xu Yiming mentioned being attacked by Diao Rong Heavenly Lord and forcibly expelled from the palace, but Jing Yan did not expect Xu Yiming’s injuries to be quite severe. Xu Yiming’s external injuries were mostly healed, but when attacked by Diao Rong Heavenly Lord, his Divine Soul Body suffered some damage, and after a month, it had not yet recovered. Jing Yan sensed the unusual state of his Divine Soul Body upon meeting him.

”It’s alright. My Divine Soul Body has some damage that might take a hundred years to fully recover,” Xu Yiming said with a wry smile.

”Alright, let’s go together to meet the Heavenly Lord in charge of the Immortal Venerable Tower. I intend to question why he’s harming people from Hongmeng City.” Jing Yan said with a grim expression.

After a short trek, the two saw the massive gray palace, which was Diao Rong Heavenly Lord’s residence.

”Halt, travelers!”

As Jing Yan and Xu Yiming approached, Diao Rong’s guards immediately emerged to stop them.

”Oh? You’ve returned? Our Heavenly Lord doesn’t wish to see you again,” the lead guard said to Xu Yiming with a stern expression.

”Go and inform Diao Rong Heavenly Lord that City Lord Jing Yan from Hongmeng City is visiting,” Xu Yiming said nothing, but Jing Yan spoke to the lead guard.

”Hmm?” The guards widened their eyes at Jing Yan.

Jing Yan’s name, of course, they had heard of.

This City Lord Jing Yan is practically a legendary figure. Although he hasn’t been in Kunling Heaven for long, his reputation has spread throughout the entire Kunling Heaven. The Hongmeng City he established is already one of the largest cities in all of Kunling Heaven. Perhaps only the main cities of those superpowers can compare to Hongmeng City in scale.

Knowing Jing Yan’s identity, the guards exchanged glances with anxiety in their hearts.

The lead guard bowed to Jing Yan and said, ”Please wait a moment!”

With City Lord Jing Yan visiting personally, the guards dared not dilly-dally. Rumor has it that this City Lord is quite formidable. When Hongmeng City was first established, it offended multiple superpowers. Such a notable figure before them is indeed imposing.

The lead guard turned, disappearing within layers of formations, soon entering the palace to report to Diao Rong Heavenly Lord.

Upon hearing of City Lord Jing Yan’s visit, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord’s aged face showed a rather peculiar expression.

He stood up and paced in the Great Hall.

In reality, upon hearing of City Lord Jing Yan’s personal visit, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord felt some pressure. Previously, he acted as if he didn’t care about Hongmeng City or City Lord Jing Yan before Xu Yiming, but that was mere posturing. If Jing Yan truly appeared before him, claiming to be indifferent would be quite the lie.

”Go tell him I’m in closed-door cultivation and cannot be disturbed. Hmm, let him leave,” Diao Rong Heavenly Lord instructed the guard after contemplating for a while.

”Yes!” The guard bowed and then exited the Great Hall.

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”City Lord Jing Yan, our Heavenly Lord is currently in closed-door cultivation and might not be able to see you,” the guard said to Jing Yan.

”Ha...” Jing Yan chuckled coldly, his gaze icy.

”It seems Diao Rong Heavenly Lord truly shows no respect for Hongmeng City. I wanted to have a proper conversation with Diao Rong Heavenly Lord, but alas, he gives no chance. Then... I can only resort to certain methods,” Jing Yan said coldly.

As his words ended.

”Boom!” The laws of the heavens shook, spiritual energy surged.

A terrifying pressure, thick and suffocating, descended abruptly, causing Diao Rong Heavenly Lord’s guards to be unable to withstand such astonishing pressure, falling one by one from the air. Fortunately, Jing Yan’s impending attack wasn’t aimed at them. The target of Jing Yan’s attack was the layered Big Array surrounding the palace.

A massive Palm Seal gradually became distinct above the formations surrounding the gray palace. Waves of distortion spread, countless Light Halos descended, relentlessly tearing apart the layers of Big Array.

The gray palace at the center began to tremble.

”Damn it!” Inside the palace, Diao Rong Heavenly Lord was first slightly bewildered, then quickly realized what was happening.

The guard had just reported City Lord Jing Yan’s arrival, and now his Heavenly Lord Palace was being attacked—it was clearly Jing Yan taking action.

”Damn brat, how dare you attack my Heavenly Lord Palace!” Diao Rong Heavenly Lord cursed angrily, swiftly flying out of the palace.

He had no choice but to respond, as he couldn’t just wait inside the palace for Jing Yan to completely break through the Big Array and then destroy his Heavenly Lord Palace.