The black-robed man looked at Susanoo no Mikoto's intense affection with a hint of confusion.
"Your Highness, is he your friend from Earth?" the black-robed man asked, puzzled.
"There are two people I miss the most, one is my sister, and the other is Xia Feng," Susanoo no Mikoto said with a smile. His expression then turned serious, and he gritted his teeth, saying, "However, Xia Feng is the one I most want to flay alive. If I hadn't had my sister's trump card, I would have already reincarnated by now."
Susanoo no Mikoto then seemed to come to a realization. "But if I truly killed him, I would feel an emptiness. I really wish he would come to the Immortal Realm sooner so I can personally teach him, then cripple him, then save him, then cripple him again."
"Your Highness, wouldn't it be better to directly take him as a servant, forever living under your majesty?" the black-robed man suggested.
"I've interacted with him. He's a proud individual and would never willingly become a slave. It's precisely because of his personality that I consider him a true opponent. I hope he comes to the Immortal Realm soon and obtains a great opportunity, truly becoming my equal."
Susanoo no Mikoto harbored both affection and resentment towards Xia Feng. He wished for Xia Feng to be able to contend with him, yet also wished for Xia Feng to be only slightly weaker, the kind where he could gnash his teeth in frustration but be unable to defeat him.
"Haha... Your Highness is also a man of passion," the black-robed man chuckled.
"Alright, let's go see Bloodthirsty Immortal Emperor. I'll help you improve your strength first. Once we drive out Pure Void Immortal Emperor, the Hong Ming Continent will be ours to command," Susanoo no Mikoto said, no longer dwelling on the matter and proposing they leave.
"Good," the black-robed man nodded.
Then, the group vanished from the secret chamber, following Susanoo no Mikoto.
...
Void City.
Three years had passed in the blink of an eye. Xia Lin and the others had completely adapted to life in the Immortal Realm.
Although there were no electronic products, the place offered abundant enjoyment.
After three years of cultivation, Xia Lin had reached the late-stage Immortal Lord realm.
As for the others, they were scattered between the Profound Immortal and Immortal Lord realms.
One day, Xia Feng gathered everyone and said, "I'm taking you all to the Hong Ming Continent to have some fun."
"Isn't the Hong Ming Continent very far?" Xia Lin asked.
"Yes, we're going to the Hong Ming Continent for a bit, and to handle some matters. When we return, we'll head back from the Hong Ming Continent," Xia Feng nodded.
He intended to go to the Hong Ming Continent to spar with Pure Void Immortal Emperor and to retrieve the Kunlun Mirror.
The Eastern Emperor Bell had told him that the Kunlun Mirror was located in the Hong Ming Continent, making this trip unavoidable.
"Young Master Xia, how does one generally travel such a long distance?" Old Wang asked.
Their current strength only allowed them to fly for short distances. After reaching the Immortal Venerable barrier, they could fly indefinitely.
Therefore, flying beasts were commonly seen in the Immortal Realm. These flying beasts were fast and convenient.
Having a flying beast was akin to having a private jet at home.
Those with lower cultivation could only travel by carriage, much like when Xia Feng first arrived in the Immortal Realm.
"I can fly directly. Generally, people travel by flying beasts. The white cranes you ride every day are a type of extremely fast flying beast," Xia Feng explained.
Everyone nodded upon hearing this, realizing the white cranes were indeed remarkable.
With a general understanding, they began preparing to depart for the Hong Ming Continent.
Xia Feng directly took out the stone given to him by Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor, communicated with him, and then pocketed it again.
Xia Feng then gathered everyone into the Eastern Emperor Bell and, accompanied by Xia Lin, Qin Wen, Ma Yuqin, Liu Jingru, the National Little Wang, Qin Dou, Jiang Xin, Li Changhe, and several juniors like Zhou Gangyi, rode on the white cranes towards the Hong Ming Continent.
The Immortal Realm was so beautiful; it would be a shame not to appreciate the scenery.
Besides, everyone would not feel bored riding on the white cranes.
They were not in a hurry, so as they journeyed to the Hong Ming Continent, they would stop in cities to play for a few days. It was like a road trip, stopping and going along the way, which made it quite enjoyable.
Three months after Xia Feng's departure, the white stone given to him by Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor lit up.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: You haven't reached the Hong Ming Continent yet?
Xia Feng: Almost there, find a place to wait for a bit.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: Alright.
Another three months passed in the blink of an eye.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: Didn't you say you were almost there? Another three months have passed, and I still haven't seen you arrive?
Xia Feng: I'll be there soon.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: Hurry up.
After another six months, Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor could no longer wait and questioned again.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: You're an Immortal Emperor, why are you so unreliable with your words?
Xia Feng: I'm really close now, at most another month.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor: ...
Regarding the phrases from Earth such as: "I'm getting ready to leave," "I've already gotten in the car," "I'm almost there," and "I'll be there soon."
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor had never experienced these expressions. Typically, when someone said they were "almost there," Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor was just starting to leave.
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor strongly condemned Xia Feng's behavior.
After enduring another month, Xia Feng finally arrived.
To arrive with over twenty people in tow, no wonder it took so long.
"Dusk, it's been a long time," Xia Feng greeted Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor with a smile.
Everyone had heard Xia Feng talk about Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor along the way, so they showed some respect upon seeing him.
After all, the powerful were worthy of respect.
"It has indeed been a while," Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor said, his words carrying a double meaning.
"Lin'er, you can play on your own. Bing Ling'er will accompany you. Feel free to explore wherever you wish," Xia Feng said to Xia Lin and the others.
Xia Feng also took out the Eastern Emperor Bell and hung it on Xia Lin's waist. With the Eastern Emperor Bell, even someone at the late-stage Immortal Emperor realm would be unable to do anything for a while.
Furthermore, with Bing Ling'er present, if the Eastern Emperor Bell took them in, Bing Ling'er could easily take the Eastern Emperor Bell wherever she pleased.
With the Eastern Emperor Bell in hand, the late-stage Immortal Emperor would find it difficult to gain any advantage against Bing Ling'er.
"Okay," Xia Lin nodded.
After making arrangements, Xia Feng turned to Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor and said, "Let's go."
Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor didn't say a word, and his figure vanished from everyone's sight. Xia Feng followed closely behind.
Watching Xia Feng and Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor disappear, Xia Lin said, "Let's go shopping again."
"Haha... Let's go, shopping feels so great now," the National Little Wang chuckled, and a group of people headed towards the city.
"Can you find out where Pure Void Immortal Emperor is?" Xia Feng asked as he caught up to Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor.
"Yes, he is at Pure Void Mountain," Lord Dusk Immortal Emperor nodded.
"Alright then," Xia Feng asked no further questions.
Pure Void Mountain, a relatively remote peak, was desolate and uninhabited. Due to Pure Void Immortal Emperor, no one dared to approach the area.
At this moment, a group of uninvited guests had arrived at Pure Void Mountain.
The demon race's Bloodthirsty Immortal Emperor, along with a group of people, had arrived to seek out Pure Void Immortal Emperor. Susanoo no Mikoto was among them, but the black-robed man was nowhere to be seen.
Susanoo no Mikoto looked at Pure Void Immortal Emperor and said with a smile:
"Pure Void Immortal Emperor, I respect you as an Immortal Emperor. You should leave the Hong Ming Continent yourself. This Hong Ming Continent will be the dominion of our demon race."