A silver fish leaped through the dragon gate.
A silver dragon swam freely in the forbidden sea.
It stirred up colossal waves, yet they could not breach the lone boat.
Moments later, the silver dragon returned, transforming into human form.
The Royal Realm Silver Dragon morphed into a youth, kneeling respectfully, "Thank you, senior, for your fulfillment."
"Hoo."
A snore sounded.
The silver dragon froze, then smiled.
Looking at the sleeping figure in the bamboo hat, it leaped into the sea.
Chen Fan was awakened by a rich aroma. He let out a hearty laugh, tossed aside his fishing rod, and began to savor the food.
This time, the silver dragon did not receive a cup of fine wine as a reward.
However, it showed no displeasure, for it knew... what the senior gave was what it could take.
It could not be forced.
"Not bad."
Chen Fan's eyebrows slightly rose, as if talking to himself, "The power has not been fully digested yet. Too much is as bad as too little."
The silver dragon knelt again.
...
The Upper Realm.
The Mad Emperor withdrew his gaze from Sword City, sighing, "The City Lord truly knows how to enjoy himself."
The position of City Lord remained under their control.
As long as this person remained in the Realm of Life and Death, they had the confidence to venture out and sweep through.
The world was in constant turmoil.
The energy concentration of heaven and earth had slightly thinned. It couldn't be helped; the world had expanded, and energy absorption couldn't keep up.
The current Realm of Life and Death was already as vast as the Dark Realm and the Rock Realm combined.
Just a little more, and the problem of Dao blockage would be resolved.
"Let's go."
The Mad Emperor turned and left.
Everyone who returned would come here to cast a glance at the lower realm.
Only by seeing that the City Lord was still here could they venture out with peace of mind.
...
"Ah..."
In the Forbidden Sea, Chen Fan, who had awakened from a great dream, stretched lazily.
He had slept very comfortably.
"Senior, you are awake," the silver dragon waited by his side.
"How long have I slept?"
"Senior, you have slept for three days."
The silver dragon deftly prepared the food in its hands, slowly placing a plate of raw food before Chen Fan.
It said, "Senior, this is cold fish. Eaten raw, it has a unique flavor."
"Good."
Chen Fan was never picky.
He tasted a piece and nodded, "Not bad."
Boom.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the sky above.
Chen Fan sensed it but showed no reaction, calmly eating the sashimi.
As for the silver dragon, it didn't even notice anyone had arrived.
"City Lord."
The person who arrived was Long Ling, whom Chen Fan had not seen in a long time.
After bowing, he spoke, "We are halfway through the journey. In the outside world, a Great Emperor of the Sword Domain has appeared, requesting you to meet him."
Chen Fan said nothing, continuing to eat the sashimi.
Long Ling dared not rush, waiting quietly.
After a long while... the last piece of fish was consumed.
"Not bad."
Chen Fan nodded with satisfaction.
He praised, "Your culinary skills have improved."
"It is good that senior is satisfied," the silver dragon was very happy to receive the senior's praise.
"Mm."
Chen Fan nodded and said, "I am leaving."
The silver dragon was startled, "Senior, you..."
"I believe you have already guessed where I came from."
Chen Fan said calmly, "Cultivate diligently. If you one day achieve the Half-Emperor fruit, we will meet in the Upper Realm."
The silver dragon knelt down.
"I'm going."
Chen Fan nodded gently.
The next moment, his figure had vanished from where he stood.
Only a ball of light containing the essence of the Great Dao remained in his place: "Consider this a tip. See you later."
The silver dragon looked enviously at the silver dragon.
This fellow probably didn't even realize what a great opportunity he had received.
That essence of the Great Dao contained the City Lord's Dao charm.
If this object were to appear in the Upper Realm, let alone their Emperor Venerables, even Heavenly Emperors would go mad fighting for it.
The Dao comprehension of a sixth-tier Yin-Yang Heavenly Emperor was a supreme treasure.
...
The matter with the silver dragon was merely a pastime for Chen Fan.
He retreated from the hustle and bustle, finding contentment in brief tranquility.
In the Upper Realm, countless people were already waiting in Sword City.
Everyone had returned.
The arrival of a Great Emperor was a dark cloud hanging over everyone.
"I'll go see."
Chen Fan took a step across the realm gate.
Outside, a Great Emperor stood silently in the chaos.
Chen Fan emerged, but the other party remained motionless.
A sharp sword aura faintly enveloped him.
"Senior."
Chen Fan stepped forward, calmly saying, "It is my oversight to keep a Great Emperor waiting here. I hope you will forgive me."
Facing a Great Emperor, Chen Fan showed ample respect.
Jian Mo turned, his eyes like swords, piercing the azure clouds.
"Yin-Yang Heavenly Emperor."
Jian Mo's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Yet, it boomed like a great bell, shaking the heart and mind.
This sight made Chen Fan's expression tighten.
Was this the power of a Great Emperor? Merely speaking, the surrounding area seemed to have transformed into a sword domain.
"Indeed."
Jian Mo's tone was calm, "I am here for two matters."
"Please, senior, tell me."
"The first is regarding the matter of the Rock Heavenly Emperor. This person has gone into hiding. Although I can find him, it will take considerable time, and my time is precious. I hope you can provide some information." Jian Mo spoke calmly.
Chen Fan sighed, thankful he had prepared in advance.
A fragment of a mountain and river map appeared in his hand, which he handed to Jian Mo.
It was a very small fragment.
As long as Pan Shi had not discarded the rest of the mountain and river map, this object would be enough to locate him.
This was something Chen Fan had deliberately left behind that day, specifically to deal with the current situation.
It had indeed come to pass.
"Very good."
A rare smile appeared on Jian Mo's face.
He put away the fragment and continued, "The second matter is, you... enter the Sword Domain."
"Hmm?"
Chen Fan was inwardly startled but outwardly remained composed, "Does Senior mean I should merge into the Dao universe of the Sword Domain?"
"Not just you."
He then pointed to the Realm of Life and Death behind him, "I heard this world originally belonged to you, but you then bestowed Life and Death upon others, voluntarily separating yourself from the world to achieve the Dual Dao of Yin and Yang?
Life and Death, Yin and Yang, are both top-tier Great Daos. Those who can comprehend dual Daos are all monstrously talented.
Enter my Sword Domain, serve the Sword Master henceforth, and the seventh-tier... will be within reach."
Jian Mo was drawn to Chen Fan's talent, his Yin-Yang Dao, and his Life and Death Dao.
There were too few such powerful individuals in the chaos.
So scarce that even the Sword Domain was tempted.
"..."
Chen Fan hesitated, then finally asked, "Do I have a chance to refuse?"
"No."
Facing a prodigy, Jian Mo offered sufficient patience to explain, "If you don't enter, you die."
Such individuals must be made their own, lest they become great threats in the future.
The events of the Azure Heaven Great World were the best proof.
The matters of the Azure Heaven Great World could not be hidden from the eyes of the Four Great Regions.
They already knew the specific reasons.
Chen Fan frowned, a surge of anger rising within him.
He disliked being forced.
Jian Mo said no more, calmly waiting.
Only the Sword Intent of a demon churned like thunderclouds above his head.
If this person dared to refuse, he would strike immediately.
First, to annex Life and Death, then to recruit Yin and Yang.
The Four Great Regions did not permit the appearance of another top-tier Great World.
If another were to emerge, the existing structure would be disrupted.
The current state of affairs... was perfectly fine.
Not everyone liked surprises.