Unexpectedly, four Immortal Emperors have gathered once more.

Lin Fan understood the impact Martial Arts had on the Immortal Realm. By right, no one would want him to pass down Martial Arts, much less establish the Martial Arts Sacred Land.

This was akin to slapping everyone in the face relentlessly.

Thus.

He could comprehend the thoughts of these Immortal Emperors.

These four Immortal Emperors before him certainly wanted him dead. But Lin Fan was determined to establish the Martial Arts Sacred Land. If they were unwilling to submit, then battle was the only answer—the ultimate victor would dictate the terms.

Just then.

The heavens and earth underwent another transformation.

An Immortal Emperor appeared. This Immortal Emperor made a low-key entrance, emerging from the Void in an unassuming manner.

The Supreme Elder of Yaochi Sacred Land, Tang Xing.

The Yin Yang Immortal Emperor exclaimed in surprise, "Tang Immortal Emperor, I didn't expect you to come. Well, it seems this brat's actions have enraged the Immortal Realm, and everyone wants to kill him."

Tang Xing had not seen Lin Fan for some time.

Once he saw him again, he was utterly astonished. With just a glance, Tang Xing confirmed that Lin Fan's abilities were indeed extraordinary—he had truly advanced to the Immortal Emperor Realm.

Facing the Yin Yang Immortal Emperor's remarks,

Tang Xing smiled, waved his hand, and then stepped directly in front of Lin Fan, cupping his fist in salutation. "Congratulations, Lin Daoist Friend. It has been some time since we last met, and now you've risen to become a mighty Immortal Emperor."

"So it's Tang Daoist Friend. Long time no see," Lin Fan replied with a gentle smile.

On the side, Zhou Qiang heaved a sigh of relief.

He'd initially assumed another formidable foe had arrived to confront the Martial Ancestor. But judging by the current situation, this one was an acquaintance. That was a relief. If it had been yet another enemy, he couldn't help but wonder—what kind of position Martial Arts held in the Immortal Realm.

Why did it feel like they were a rat scurrying across the streets, with everyone yelling to beat them?

The Yin Yang Immortal Emperor and the others were visibly displeased with Tang Xing's actions, shouting furiously, "Tang Xing! As the Supreme Elder of Yaochi Sacred Land, how can you associate with someone practicing the Forbidden System of Martial Arts? Has Yaochi Sacred Land granted you such permission?"

"Hahaha, Yin Yang Daoist Friend, your words leave this old man puzzled. Isn't it you who labeled it a Forbidden System? What has that to do with me, Tang Xing? Besides, do I, Tang Xing, need your approval to make friends?"

Tang Xing had long perceived that Lin Fan was no ordinary figure, so he'd cemented their relationship early on. Now, being questioned by the Yin Yang Immortal Emperor truly irked him.

We're all Immortal Emperors here—why do you feel the need to posture as superior?

Do you really think you can sway my opinions?

Tang Xing's remarks enraged the other Immortal Emperors, as though they'd uncovered a traitor among their ranks. They glared at Tang Xing with furious scorn. That the Supreme Elder of Yaochi Sacred Land chose not to stand with them, but rather with someone cultivating the Forbidden System of Martial Arts, was utterly reprehensible.

"Lin Daoist Friend, congratulations on establishing the Martial Arts Sacred Land. From today onward, the Immortal Realm will gain yet another Sacred Land for cultivation," Tang Xing said in congratulation.

He could see that with Lin Fan having become an Immortal Emperor, he undoubtedly possessed the capability to found his own Sacred Land. This was of immense benefit, both for the individual and for the masses.

At present, each Sacred Land was brimming with unparalleled fortune.

Fortune was a mystery, unfathomable and elusive. Even to the strongest in the Immortal Emperor Realm, the existence of fortune was difficult to capture but undeniably perceptible. Hence, those blessed by fortune lived with unequaled prosperity.

Forging a strong connection with Lin Fan offered tremendous potential advantages to Tang Xing. The more he mulled over it, the more senseless opposition seemed. The notion of cultivating the so-called Forbidden System within the Immortal Realm? Absurd. Clearly, these individuals were incapable of rational thought.

Lin Daoist Friend, so young and already in the Immortal Emperor Realm—what were they thinking? Instead of fostering goodwill, they insisted on hostility, choosing to make an enemy out of someone like this. Such actions defied any reasonable logic.

"Thank you, Tang Daoist Friend, for your kind words," Lin Fan replied with a calm smile.

Tang Xing responded, "When the battle begins later, I can block one Immortal Emperor for you, Lin Daoist Friend."

Lin Fan raised a hand and said nonchalantly, "Thank you for the gesture, Tang Daoist Friend, but it won't be necessary. Against these four Immortal Emperors, I have the ability to subdue them myself. Traveling countless miles to confront me—if I don't beat them into submission, they'll never relent."

Tang Xing was shocked by Lin Fan's bold statement. He had not anticipated that Lin Fan intended to take on all four Immortal Emperors at once.

Was he truly confident?

At that moment.

Another voice rang out.

"Congratulations, Lin Daoist Friend."

A crack appeared in the Void, and another formidable Immortal Emperor emerged—Mao Zhenjun, Sect Leader of Yin Immortal Mountain.

Having learned that Lin Fan intended to establish the Martial Arts Sacred Land, Mao Zhenjun had immediately departed from Yin Immortal Mountain to offer his congratulations. Previously, he had sent a disciple to train under Lin Fan's guidance and witnessed substantial improvements. However, the disciple later reported that Lin Fan and his companions had encountered grave danger and were commanded to leave.

At the time,

Mao Zhenjun had attempted to locate Lin Fan and his group through unparalleled scrying techniques.

But he found nothing.

This left Mao Zhenjun frustrated.

Though he wished to assist, he was powerless to do so and could only hope that Lin Daoist Friend's auspicious fate would see him through adversity.

Now, it appeared his hopes had been justified. Indeed, no harm had come to him.

With Lin Daoist Friend enjoying such immense fortune, how could misfortune possibly befall him?

At this moment.

The expressions of the Yin Yang Immortal Emperor and his allies were anything but pleasant.

They had assumed that this arriving Immortal Emperor was here to denounce Lin Fan. To their surprise, he turned out to be yet another of Lin Fan's acquaintances, seemingly eager to align himself with him.

"All of you are Immortal Emperors of the Immortal Realm, presiding over your own Sacred Lands. Yet now you choose to associate with someone cultivating a Forbidden System? You're defying the heavens!" the Yin Yang Immortal Emperor roared furiously.

To him,

this was simply unacceptable.

What's more aggravating was that before their arrival, they had already informed several other powerful Immortal Emperors. By all reasoning, those individuals should have joined them by now.

But as of now,

there wasn't so much as a shadow of a figure.

This was an intolerable reality.

Where were they? They'd promised to come—so where were they?

In truth, the situation was as follows: none of the other Immortal Emperors were fools. Certain actions could be taken, but others simply could not. It was far too dangerous.

In the past, when Lin Fan had not yet become an Immortal Emperor,

they would have rallied eagerly.

If you wanted to deal with someone who hadn't yet attained Immortal Emperor status? No problem. Just provide the location, and they'd swarm in to deal the final blow. But now, you're dealing with someone who is not only an Immortal Emperor but also a very young one at that.

Apologies,

but neutrality was now the only acceptable stance.

Claiming he cultivated the Forbidden System may have been a grand issue in the past, and those accusations certainly had value when first mentioned by these four Immortal Emperors. Respect for their status required alignment at that time.

But now, saying someone already in the Immortal Emperor Realm practiced the Forbidden System?

That made things much more complicated.

It wasn't that they didn't want to help.

But couldn't they at least take some time to think it over? With no prior enmity, how could they justify risking it all against an Immortal Emperor over a mere accusation?

Mao Zhenjun and Tang Xing observed the Yin Yang Immortal Emperor's furious demeanor without a hint of panic.

"The Yaochi Sacred Land fully supports Lin Daoist Friend's establishment of the Martial Arts Sacred Land."

"Yin Immortal Mountain does as well."