"Insolence!" the undying of the Yan God Clan roared, and suddenly a spear materialized in his palm, the tip aimed directly at Luo Feng. "Human, do you think you can just see His Majesty Emperor Yan whenever you please?"

Emperor Yan was the absolute leader of the Yan God Clan. Even though Luo Feng had displayed immense power, this Yan God Clan warrior showed no sign of retreating.

Luo Feng glanced at the undying Yan God Clan member. To maintain such fighting spirit under the pressure of his divine might, Luo Feng immediately expanded his divine power, enveloping the undying. Under absolute strength... the undying warrior’s enraged eyes seemed ready to spit fire, but he could no longer utter a sound.

Luo Feng looked towards the distant void palace complex and spoke, "Emperor Yan, if this ordinary undying warrior dares to yell at me, do you not even dare to show yourself? This is your clan's lair, the space you command. Don't pretend you haven't heard what I said!"

After speaking, Luo Feng waited silently.

No one was a fool. This was the Yan God Clan's lair; Emperor Yan surely possessed absolute surveillance methods.

If Emperor Yan pretended not to hear, it would mean he took Luo Feng for a fool.

In just a moment, with a sound of "Boom~~," a powerful fluctuation of divine power erupted from the main hall of the distant void palace complex, followed by the complete closure of the spatial blockade that had previously been in place.

A figure flashed, instantly arriving before Luo Feng.

"Is this the human, King of Blade River, Luo Feng?" asked the burly, bald man with a single horn, clad in dark battle armor. He stood about ten meters tall, his skin covered in scales, much like a serpent's, even his face was scaled, save for the top of his head, which was completely bare and exceptionally bright.

"Indeed," Luo Feng nodded. This burly, horned, bald man was a Universe Venerable of the Yan God Clan.

"I am Venerable Bingyin," the bald, horned Venerable smiled. "Emperor Yan instructed me to wait here for King of Blade River. Finally, I have you. The moment I knew King of Blade River had arrived, I immediately deactivated the spatial lockdown protecting the clan."

Luo Feng scoffed inwardly.

Deactivated?

More likely, the spatial lockdown was specifically prepared for me.

While the two conversed, the suppressed undying Yan God Clan member beside them could not hear any sound.

"King of Blade River, might you release my kinsman?" Venerable Bingyin requested.

Luo Feng immediately retracted his divine power.

Venerable Bingyin immediately turned and glared at his kinsman, shouting, "Hurry and withdraw."

"Yes, Venerable," the undying warrior bowed respectfully and then vanished with a teleportation flash.

Venerable Bingyin smiled at Luo Feng. "King of Blade River, please follow me."

Luo Feng nodded and made no objection.

He wasn't afraid of Emperor Yan playing tricks. Before, he hadn't even reached this place, and minor obstacles were nothing. But now that he had arrived at the Yan God Clan's lair... if Emperor Yan resorted to trickery now, it would be an insult not only to Luo Feng but also to Teacher Mountain Guest!

The two teleported forward, arriving directly at the void palace complex. The endless flames surrounding the palaces parted to form a path through the void, and at the end of the path, some undying warriors of the Yan God Clan stood respectfully on both sides.

Luo Feng and Venerable Bingyin walked side-by-side.

"Where is Emperor Yan?" Luo Feng asked.

"That is the main hall," Venerable Bingyin pointed towards the tallest palace in the distance. "It is Yan Ge’s residence. The two palaces next to it are side halls, places for general guests to temporarily reside. King of Blade River, wait in the side hall for now... when Emperor Yan arrives, you will meet him."

Luo Feng’s expression changed.

"Stalling for time?" Luo Feng stared at Venerable Bingyin. "Did Emperor Yan command you to do this? Did you inform him of my arrival? Don't tell me you couldn't notify him. Hmph, Emperor Yan is the sole Universe Master of the entire Yan God Clan; he must be aware of the situation here at all times."

"King of Blade River, don't be anxious," Venerable Bingyin was unconcerned by Luo Feng’s anger. "I just sent the message to Emperor Yan, but he is currently on the Primordial True Planet, so..."

"Returning from the Primordial True Planet via Divine Kingdom Teleportation would only take a moment."

Luo Feng said coldly, "Lead the way. I will temporarily abide by your arrangement and wait in that side hall. I want to see exactly when Emperor Yan chooses to appear."

"Please follow me," Venerable Bingyin walked ahead coldly.

The two entered the side hall one after the other. Venerable Bingyin ordered the servants to prepare a feast of exquisite delicacies and fine wines, then left immediately.

"Such arrogance from a mere youngster!"

Venerable Bingyin stood at a distance, gazing toward the side hall, a cold smile on his face. "Even an Undying Life that defies the heavens only possesses the combat strength of a mid-tier Universe Venerable, at best capable of some escape techniques! How dare he disrespect His Majesty Emperor Yan... Hmph, if His Majesty Emperor Yan hadn't ordered me not to stir up trouble, I would certainly let you know the consequences of disrespecting His Majesty!"

"Hmph!"

Venerable Bingyin turned and left, not bothering to pay any more attention to Luo Feng.

Inside the side hall.

A table was laden with rare delicacies gathered from all corners of the universe, along with several types of fine wines. The food alone was enough to consume the entire fortune of a King-level Undying.

"My Second Senior Brother really puts on quite a show," Luo Feng sat down. "The leak of my whereabouts... it was almost certainly him who secretly released it. Knowing I was coming, he deliberately stalls. I came this time under orders from Mountain Guest, and my strength is sufficient to wield the Tribulation Armor, so I came to claim it!"

"This is the order of Teacher Mountain Guest; he acts like a Universe Master too," Luo Feng shook his head internally.

The Tribulation Armor was rightfully Luo Feng's possession.

Emperor Yan had used it for an immensely long time... Now that the rightful owner had appeared, instead of rushing to return what was due, Emperor Yan was having his subordinate temporarily deal with Luo Feng.

"I will wait."

"I wonder how long it will take," Luo Feng thought grimly. "This matter has already blown up. Many supreme experts in the universe are hunting me... news is flying everywhere. Teacher Mountain Guest must know and be watching this place. Second Senior Brother, oh Second Senior Brother, with Teacher Mountain Guest watching, I want to see just how much posturing you can manage!"

One day, two days, three days...

One month, two months...

There was no news; Emperor Yan simply refused to appear.

"Stall, keep stalling," Luo Feng closed his eyes, connecting to the virtual universe to meditate quietly while waiting patiently.

If his power was insufficient, he could only wait.

"Third Junior Brother, let Senior Brother subdue your arrogance first. A peerless genius of the human race? Hmph, Senior Brother was even stronger back then. I will make you understand, Junior Brother, that you ought to respect your Senior Brother!" Emperor Yan, however, sat cross-legged in an ancient forest on the Primordial True Planet, carefully sensing fluctuations from afar. Any appearance of rare treasures would cause a unique ripple.

Luo Feng had already waited in the side hall for over a year, maintaining a calm, steady wait throughout that period.

Suddenly, on this day, as Luo Feng sat cross-legged in meditation.

"Boom!"

A powerful pressure permeated the area, enveloping the entire void palace complex, causing countless servants and undying warriors within to immediately bow respectfully. Luo Feng also opened his eyes: "He's finally here."

"Rumble~~" The surrounding space instantly transformed. Luo Feng felt a dizzying shift, and he found himself standing in a vast main hall. On the throne sat a towering, majestic figure, entirely covered in dense scales, with a massive single horn... the absolute image of a Yan God Clan member.

His eyes surveyed Luo Feng from above, the invisible pressure making Luo Feng feel as if he were trapped in a furnace.

"Second Senior Brother," Luo Feng looked up at Emperor Yan, revealing a slight smile. "Second Senior Brother has finally arrived. Your Junior Brother has waited a long time."

Boom!

The majestic figure rose and walked down step by step. As he descended the tiers of steps, his divine body continually shrank until, once he reached the bottom, he was the same height as Luo Feng. From the perspective of an Earthling, Emperor Yan exuded a soaring, indomitable dominance—an aura of 'I alone am supreme' that was absolute.

That dominance was inherent, in his bones and soul, emanating naturally without the slightest hint of affectation!

This differed from some arrogant and overbearing powerful figures who became irritating. Emperor Yan's dominance and self-regard only elicited awe; he was clearly a supreme overlord figure.

"Third Junior Brother."

Emperor Yan looked at Luo Feng, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Senior Brother was on the Primordial True Planet, vying for treasures with countless other clan experts. I was at a critical juncture when a treasure was emerging, so it delayed me slightly. I trust Third Junior Brother won't mind."

"Junior Brother certainly doesn't mind," Luo Feng replied.

"Good."

Emperor Yan nodded. "I have also spoken with Puti, and Teacher Mountain Guest gave me some instructions regarding you. I have intentionally gathered information on you; you are indeed a rare, peerless genius among the human race today. However, you should also know that all of this was granted by Teacher Mountain Guest! Therefore, you must not become arrogant, but cultivate humbly, crossing over to Universe Venerable soon, and even becoming a Universe Master. Senior Brother and our First Senior Brother... are waiting for that day."

Luo Feng frowned slightly; he strongly disliked Emperor Yan’s condescending demeanor, but he still responded politely, "Junior Brother will naturally strive hard."

"You are fortunate to have survived the life-or-death inheritance of the Star Tower and become Teacher Mountain Guest's third disciple!" Emperor Yan looked at Luo Feng. "So, you should cherish this opportunity even more, and never disappoint Teacher Mountain Guest."

"Second Senior Brother," Luo Feng stated directly, "I believe you are aware of the purpose of my visit."

"Haha, for the Tribulation Armor, of course I know." Emperor Yan smiled at Luo Feng. Instinctively, Emperor Yan felt a revulsion toward this Third Junior Brother... because of the resources Mountain Guest poured into cultivating him, Emperor Yan had become one of the foremost geniuses in the universe. Now, Luo Feng was no less talented.

In fact, Emperor Yan knew that this Third Junior Brother would eventually possess the ultimate supreme treasure, the Star Tower! Emperor Yan saw a massive threat in Luo Feng! Yet, Luo Feng was the third disciple cultivated with Mountain Guest’s full effort... he had no way to obstruct him.

As for First Senior Brother Puxi, Emperor Yan held him in disdain—merely the descendant of Mountain Guest's servant, his strength far inferior to his own.

But Third Junior Brother...

Emperor Yan felt absolute vigilance.

"Yes, I came for the Tribulation Armor," Luo Feng confirmed. "Teacher Mountain Guest instructed me to come to Second Senior Brother to claim it once I could wield it, so I am here now."

"The Tribulation Armor is a super treasure of the vast universe," Emperor Yan looked at Luo Feng. "Its power is boundless. You are only an Undying now; your strength is too weak, and you cannot bring out even a fraction of its might. In fact, in your hands, the armor is likely to be lost. I think, for the sake of the Tribulation Armor, and for your own sake, Junior Brother, you should cultivate more. Wait until you reach the Universe Venerable realm before coming to claim the armor. Senior Brother will continue to safeguard the Tribulation Armor for you for now, and I will send it directly into your hands once you become a Universe Venerable."