The battle between two Immortal Emperors was something that could be witnessed only once in a lifetime.
A long time ago, there was a great war between Immortal Emperors. Countless lives were lost, and the areas of conflict were razed to the ground.
It was hoped that this time the two Immortal Emperors were merely sparring and would not engage in a true battle, otherwise, it would be the ordinary cultivators who would suffer.
As more and more people learned of the impending battle between Immortal Emperors, they ascended into the sky or sat on flying beasts, gazing into the distance.
None dared to approach to watch. Battles of this magnitude were beyond their capacity to witness up close.
The two combatants, having just completed their initial probing, retreated.
"You are clearly only at the early stage of Immortal Emperor, yet your power is so immense," Emperor Canye's expression was solemn.
He was a minor realm higher than his opponent, yet he felt no advantage at all.
After their first exchange, it was clear they were evenly matched.
"I don't know either. Rather, you've truly allowed me to realize my own strength," Xia Feng shook his head. The seemingly inexhaustible power within him made him feel exhilarated.
When he first considered fighting Emperor Canye, Xia Feng had no thought of fleeing in defeat. The reality had proven that his power was exceptionally pure.
Was this the advantage bestowed by cultivation?
They walked different paths, and though the Great Dao eventually united, the power within Xia Feng was far purer than Emperor Canye's.
If Emperor Canye were not at the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor, he would be no match for Xia Feng right now.
"Let's have a good fight," Emperor Canye's body emanated a dim radiance, and he took out that fan again.
This was Emperor Canye's immortal artifact: the Swaying Fan.
The moment Emperor Canye produced the Swaying Fan, he made a semicircle gesture in the air. With a flourish of the fan, a crescent-shaped 'sword energy' shot out from it.
With this move, it was as if the righteous energy of the heavens and earth was being drawn, and this power caused the heavens and earth to change color. The colorful auspicious clouds in the sky gradually disappeared, turning dark.
The crescent-shaped 'sword energy' flashed with a purple light, crackling with sparks all around, as if carrying thunder and lightning itself.
Damn it, this is unfair.
I don't even have an immortal artifact.
Xia Feng watched the 'sword energy' charging towards him, his expression shifting slightly. This power was formidable.
With the immortal artifact amplifying Emperor Canye's power, Xia Feng had to take it seriously.
Xia Feng generated an extremely powerful qi shield around himself, concentrating all his strength. A torrent of power erupted from Xia Feng's hand, solidifying from ethereal to tangible, condensing into countless fine qi blades that directly met Emperor Canye's crescent 'sword energy.'
Emperor Canye's crescent 'sword energy' was a single entity, while Xia Feng's was composed of countless qi blades.
When the two forces intertwined, Xia Feng's qi blades entered from the sides, shredding Emperor Canye's 'sword energy.'
The two powers erupted again, forming rings of true qi aftershocks that rapidly expanded outwards.
Even the Immortal Venerables observing from afar could feel this immense power.
If this had occurred at the site of their battle, this power alone would have pulverized anyone.
At that moment, Xia Feng flashed before Emperor Canye, striking towards his forehead with a palm as fierce as a tiger's roar.
Seeing this, Emperor Canye swung the Swaying Fan, blocking Xia Feng's fierce attack.
Enraged, Emperor Canye also initiated an attack. The two exchanged blows countless times, fighting to a standstill.
If Emperor Canye did not have the Swaying Fan in hand, he would likely no longer be Xia Feng's opponent.
Emperor Canye had underestimated Xia Feng's strength earlier. At this moment, he deeply understood that he could only fight Xia Feng to a draw by relying on his immortal artifact.
With every exchange, the surrounding space trembled, the flashing lights were blinding, and thunder roared.
Xia Feng had a thrilling battle today, fighting to his heart's content for the first time. Emperor Canye was an excellent helper for unleashing his power.
"I'm done fighting," Xia Feng retreated from the combat circle and shouted to Emperor Canye.
After fighting for so long, they were evenly matched, and continuing the fight would be meaningless.
This battle allowed Xia Feng to see his own strength and gain a clear understanding of his capabilities.
Although he was currently at the early stage of Immortal Emperor, he possessed power that did not lose to the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor, and was even superior.
Emperor Canye put away the Swaying Fan and looked at Xia Feng calmly, saying, "I am not your match."
He knew very well that if he didn't have the Swaying Fan, he wouldn't be able to defeat Xia Feng.
"No, let's just call it an even match. I'll come find you again after I break through to the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor," Xia Feng waved his hand, then voiced his thoughts.
Emperor Canye's eyebrows twitched upon hearing this, and he remained silent.
You are currently at the early stage of Immortal Emperor, and I can only fight you to a draw by relying on my immortal artifact. When you break through to the mid-stage, will I still stand a chance?
Emperor Canye desperately wanted to refuse but, out of respect for his status as an Immortal Emperor, he suppressed the urge to speak his refusal.
"Alright, I wonder how many tens of thousands of years it will take for you to break through to the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor. I'll wait for you."
Emperor Canye bluffed to save face.
Breaking through from the early stage to the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor was not easy. It might take hundreds of thousands of years, perhaps a million, or even a lifetime.
Since he didn't have to take responsibility for now, he'd agree first.
"Okay, I don't think it will be too long," Xia Feng nodded with a smile.
Emperor Canye didn't take it seriously, thinking it was just Xia Feng's bragging.
"You only recently broke through to Immortal Emperor, didn't you? I haven't heard your name before," Emperor Canye suddenly remembered and asked.
"I broke through in the last few years," Xia Feng replied nonchalantly.
Emperor Canye's eyebrows twitched again. He had only broken through to Immortal Emperor a few years ago, and he could already fight head-to-head with me, a veteran Immortal Emperor of over three million years.
And he was a minor realm lower than me! If this continues, won't he be able to defeat me with ease one day?
Thinking of this, Emperor Canye felt a great sense of melancholy.
Emperor Canye remained silent, feeling that any further questions would be a personal insult. Then, Xia Feng took the initiative to ask, "Which Immortal Emperor in the Immortal Realm is the strongest?"
"On the Hongming Continent, Emperor Qingxu," Emperor Canye slowly replied.
"He's at the late stage of Immortal Emperor, isn't he?" Xia Feng asked.
Emperor Canye nodded slightly and said, "He was already at the late stage of Immortal Emperor one and a half million years ago."
"Alright, after I break through to the mid-stage of Immortal Emperor, I'll go have some fun with him," Xia Feng appeared eager.
Emperor Canye was secretly alarmed. If Emperor Qingxu knew he had diverted trouble towards him, would he hunt him down?
Emperor Canye: --!!
"I'm taking the Naiwei Grass. It is extremely important to me. Consider it a favor owed, I bid you farewell."
After saying this, Xia Feng fled towards the Tianxuan Continent, disappearing before Emperor Canye.