Master of the Demon Emperor

A thousand-foot tall pitch-black tower appeared out of nowhere in the sky, hanging motionlessly yet causing the entire world to fall into silence.

"What is that?"

Ren Wolang stared wide-eyed, asking in shock.

Had they encountered an enemy again?

Ren Wopiao took out his weapon, ready to fight.

Su Yie swept the area with his Divine Sense, but as he approached the pitch-black tower, he was repelled and almost suffered backlash.

A sense of unease rose again in his heart, causing his eyebrows to furrow tightly.

"Let's retreat first; I've got a bad feeling about this thing."

Feng Long advised in Su Yie's mind; Su Yie's injuries had not yet healed, and he could not afford to fight recklessly.

Su Yie did not overestimate himself and immediately led Ren Wokuang and the two others away.

As they flew toward the horizon, they frequently looked back.

The pitch-black tower stood in the sky, its doors and windows trembling slightly as if something was about to burst forth.

"Could it be some kind of evil creature?"

Ren Wolang muttered, having heard some legends of the Fire Spirit Realm after nearly a year in Chaos.

Legend had it that the Fire Spirit Realm was born at the dawn of the Godly Universe, and long ago, it had been the battlefield of powerful beings with countless deaths and grievances, thus turning into a forbidden ground.

Su Yie pondered and said, "Let's stay away from it for now."

They had not invited this unprovoked calamity upon themselves.

The four of them began to speed up, moving away from the pitch-black tower.

Bang! Bang! Bang...

No sooner had they left than all the doors and windows of the pitch-black tower suddenly opened, with strands of ghost mist seeping out, horribly eerie.

The ghost mist drifted upward, condensing into a massive ghostly figure with six arms atop the tower's spire, looking as if it was howling skyward, yet without making a sound, which made the scene even more horrifying.

The Fire Spirit Realm was vast; even the World-Ending Emperor Star, which had killed hundreds of saints, could not completely destroy it, as evidenced from this.

Su Yie and the others flew close to the ground, speeding away, encountering many exotic beasts along the way. Sensing Su Yie's Demon Qi, they all fled in panic.

After half an hour.

Su Yie and the others flew into a cave to take refuge. Once inside, Ren Wopiao cast a spell to block the cave's entrance.

Ren Wolang swept his right hand, and a crystal stone flew out, bursting with bright light that illuminated the cave.

The cave was not very big but was spacious enough for the four of them.

"If we encounter any danger later, you all accompany me in teleporting to Xia Tianyi's side."

Su Yie cautioned, always feeling that the appearance of the pitch-black tower was not coincidental.

Could it be that Gao Lishen had previously stirred trouble underground, bringing that thing out?

But why did it appear only a month later?

Su Yie could not figure it out and grew too tired to think.

Ren Wokuang inquired within Emperor Su's Sect, hoping someone could provide an answer.

Godly Ancestor Long Su: A black tower in the Fire Spirit Realm? Could it be the Tower of Azure Grievance? If it really is, you'd best leave immediately, or it will devour you.

Dugu Heavenly Clan: The Tower of Azure Grievance? One of the Seven Deadly Treasures of Chaos?

Shen Zixuan: Su Yie, get out of there fast. The Tower of Azure Grievance is a cursed treasure from the dawn of Chaos, feared even by those of the Great Dao Level.

Ren Wolang: Damn, is it that scary?

Tang Qingtian: See, wherever Ren Wokuang goes, trouble follows!

Hu Tu the God Killer: The Tower of Azure Grievance, heh.

...

Seeing the discussion within Emperor Su's Sect, Ren Wokuang and the others were sweating profusely.

Su Yie too was terrified. The Tower of Azure Grievance, one of the Seven Deadly Treasures of Chaos?

Fear from a Great Dao level expert?

Su Yie took a deep breath and began to hesitate, should he retreat now?

"Sage Tathagata requests transmission next to Ren Wokuang, do you agree?"

At that moment, a transmission request appeared in Su Yie's mind. Beside him, Ren Wokuang's face changed and he exclaimed, "Sage Tathagata wants to come over, what does he want to do?"

Though he questioned, he immediately agreed.

Simply because he didn't want to go back, enjoying the freedom outside was much better.

Su Yie hesitated for a moment, then accepted the transmission request.

Immediately, a golden light shone next to Ren Wokuang, bright and divine, forcing Ren Wokuang to shield his eyes with his arm, and he muttered under his breath, "This show-off is too dazzling..."

As soon as he spoke, the sound of footsteps followed nearby.

"Amitabha, I've come to collect the Tower of Azure Grievance, don't worry."

The voice of Sage Tathagata rang out, indifferent and imposing.

After the golden light faded, a burly man dressed in a Kasaya appeared before them.

Su Yie narrowed his eyes; the appearance of Sage Tathagata was vastly different from what he had imagined. He had thought the Sage to be a kind old man, not a rugged monk.

Sage Tathagata glanced at them and then vanished into the cave.

Ren Wokuang sighed in relief and murmured, "That guy's presence is truly terrifying. Standing next to him, I almost couldn't breathe."

Ren Wolang and Ren Wopiao didn't laugh at him because, at that moment, their hearts had also skipped a beat in fear.

Su Yie calmly said, "Let's start cultivating. With Sage Tathagata taking action, the Tower of Azure Grievance should pose no danger."

With that, he sat down cross-legged first.

He wanted to save Li Huahun, but Martial Dragon Hall was too far from Divine Shelter Universe, and the journey was sure to be fraught with dangers. Merely relying on Divine Shadow Possession and Emperor Su's Divine Outfit wouldn't suffice.

Suddenly, an idea struck him.

Sect's Bounty of Emperor Su's Sect: Venture to Martial Dragon Hall to challenge Gao Lishen, save Li Huahun, ensuring his survival, and complete the bounty task!

Supreme Dragon Shaking: Finally seeing the sect's bounty again!

Yin Yang God Shaker: Martial Dragon Hall?

Dugu Heavenly Clan: Damn! Gao Lishen is a tough character!

Yang Duzai: I accept this task!

Jade Emperor: Mourn for Gao Lishen.

Qin Emperor Shen Taidou: Looks like Martial Dragon Hall is about to be annihilated?

...

The long-awaited bounty from the sect exhilarated everyone in the sect. Even those members of Emperor Su's Sect who were not qualified to challenge Gao Lishen were excited, carried away by the spirit of enjoying a spectacle.

After all, normal cultivation was mundane, and it was rare to encounter such exciting events.

The trio of Ren Wokuang also became excited, shouting long live our sect leader!

They had not connected Su Yie with Emperor Su; otherwise, Su Yie would not have let Gao Lishen escape earlier.

In the following days, the Fire Spirit Realm remained very peaceful.

Sage Tathagata did not return and, although the group of four was curious, they dared not rashly inquire.

It was apparent Sage Tathagata didn't want people to know that he had gone to capture the Tower of Azure Grievance. Since his transmission, he no longer spoke up within Emperor Su's Sect and kept a low profile.

Time passed just like that, like a white horse flitting past a crack, only when looking back does one realize how quickly time has passed.

Three months hurried by.

Su Yie's injuries finally healed, and he didn't immediately leave the cave, planning instead to go into seclusion right there.

The spiritual energy in the Fire Spirit Realm was abundant, though its fire attribute was too dominant for most beings to handle. However, for Su Yie, the Three-legged Golden Crow, it was perfectly suitable!

The trio of Ren Wokuang couldn't bear the loneliness and went out to wander.

Meanwhile, in a corner at the edge of the Fire Spirit Realm.

Sage Tathagata sat under a withered tree, with a small black tower hovering in his palm — it was indeed the Tower of Azure Grievance!