The Beast Martial Great Emperor was one of the current Ten Great Emperors, a being who commanded legions of beasts and wielded power beyond measure, with influence that reached far and wide.
However, because he had always been a rather low-key figure, little was known about his life's deeds. Unlike the Bright Moon Great Emperor or the Ghost Soul Great Emperor, he had never established any Sect—instead, he simply lived in seclusion on Spirit Beast Island.
Mo Xiaoqi was the Beast Martial Great Emperor's daughter, a status of extraordinary significance. Who would dare lay a hand on her here? If something were to happen to her, the consequences would be unthinkable!
Even a fellow like Feng Xuan had been able to descend his soul into his own son's body. If Mo Xiaoqi's life were ever placed in mortal danger and it provoked the Beast Martial Great Emperor into a soul descent, who here could withstand his fury?
So the moment Yang Kai saw Mo Xiaoqi locked in battle, he panicked, his face twisting as he said, "Why isn't anyone up there helping her?"
Liu Yan replied flatly, "We can't intervene."
Yang Kai was stunned. Only then did he get a proper look at who exactly Mo Xiaoqi was fighting.
Her opponent—the one locked in a fierce exchange with Mo Xiaoqi, blow for blow, seemingly evenly matched—was none other than a young woman as well. She was radiant and striking, her robes flowing elegantly in the wind, exceedingly beautiful.
Yang Kai recognized this woman too.
From the Southern Domain's Star God Palace—Princess Lan Xun, daughter of the Bright Moon Great Emperor!
Yang Kai's expression turned grim.
Both of these girls held deeply sensitive identities, and they were both daughters of Great Emperors. Only they would dare to raise hands against each other.
"How did this even start?" Yang Kai asked urgently.
"No idea. They locked eyes, exchanged a glance, and then just started fighting," Liu Yan answered.
"Unbelievable!" Yang Kai broke into a cold sweat listening to this.
Judging by the situation, the two girls must have known each other and were fully aware of each other's identities. Perhaps youthful competitiveness between girls of nearly equal standing had driven them to want to settle who was superior.
But even if they wanted to have a contest, shouldn't they at least consider the time and place? This was the Shattered Star Sea—hardly a venue for indulging in petty rivalries.
After several years apart, both Mo Xiaoqi and Lan Xun had reached the third level of the Dao Source Realm. These two Emperor's daughters clearly possessed exceptional talent, which explained how they had achieved such impressive progress in so short a time. Yang Kai knew that Lan Xun had inherited the Bright Moon Great Emperor's Bright Moon Illusory Form, while Mo Xiaoqi, though lacking any special constitution, possessed an innate ability to command all manner of demon beasts in battle. Moreover, as the daughter of the Beast Martial Great Emperor, she had been studying profound and mysterious Secret Techniques since childhood.
At this moment, the two girls were putting on a spectacular display high above. Compared to Lan Xun's graceful composure, Mo Xiaoqi fought with a far more feral energy. It was unclear what Secret Technique she had activated, but her entire body had become as nimble as a leopard's. Faint, beast-like patterns had appeared across her face, and the aura she exuded was wild and untamed.
Neither had any intention of bringing out an Artifact. They were relying purely on what they had learned over their lifetimes.
After only a few glances, Yang Kai could tell that neither one was likely to gain the upper hand. Lan Xun's Bright Moon Illusory Form displayed some wondrous properties—her figure shifted and flickered with unpredictable fluidity. Mo Xiaoqi launched furious barrages but still couldn't break through her defenses. When Mo Xiaoqi's energy waned and she shifted to defense, Lan Xun seized the initiative to counterattack. And so the cycle continued.
Nearby, a young man watched the fight with visible anxiety, calling out from time to time: "Princess, be careful! Please don't get hurt!"
Xiao Chen!
As Princess Lan Xun's devoted guardian, the man was practically guaranteed to appear wherever she went.
He was drenched in cold sweat from worry. If anyone else had dared to fight Lan Xun, he would have rushed in and dealt with them without hesitation. But Mo Xiaoqi was no ordinary person. Even though Xiao Chen had already ascended to the Emperor Realm, he could only stand by and watch helplessly, completely unable to intervene.
Just as he was growing frantic, Xiao Chen sensed someone flying toward him. Turning his head, he saw Yang Kai standing before him with an amused grin.
He looked Yang Kai up and down and snorted coldly, "You!"
He clearly remembered Yang Kai. After all, back in the Four Seasons Realm, Yang Kai had refined the Grand Mystery Pill and stirred up quite a commotion. Xiao Chen would naturally have a deep impression of someone like that.
Yang Kai chuckled. "Brother Xiao, long time no see. Congratulations on your ascension to the Emperor Realm."
Xiao Chen replied with an air of arrogance, "What's there to congratulate? Talent like mine overflows in every direction. Ascending to the Emperor Realm was only a matter of time."
Such shameless boasting made Yang Kai's face darken.
That said, while Xiao Chen was certainly an arrogant and overbearing sort, his talent was genuinely formidable—otherwise he could never have reached the Emperor Realm.
Xiao Chen then said, "I recall you consumed a Grand Mystery Pill back in the Four Seasons Realm. How come you're still in the Dao Source Realm? Tsk, tsk—your aptitude is truly pathetic. What a waste of such a divine pill!"
Yang Kai replied with a carefree smile, "Indeed. If I had given that Grand Mystery Pill to Brother Xiao back then, perhaps you would have ascended to the Emperor Realm long ago."
"Naturally!" Xiao Chen declared triumphantly. Then, his expression turning suspicious, he asked, "What do you want with me?"