CHAPTER 481: CHAPTER 481: YOU HAVE THE MAKINGS OF A GREAT EMPEROR

Young geniuses escaped the Secret Realm one after another, recounting their encounters inside, especially those concerning Chen Pingping.

Upon hearing this, everyone exclaimed in admiration, "The Void Body from the Star Sea is indeed powerful."

"Indeed... to actually be able to ignore the Forbidden Power of the Dragon Soul Secret Realm."

Listening to the discussion, Yang Wuzong smiled slightly. "Child’s play."

He was very confident and full of wit. He had discussed much with the strong individuals of this region: the Star Sea’s arrangements, the emergence of the Void Body, how the Fairy infiltrated Fairy Valley, and more. It was as if he had control over everything, and the fate of Fairy Valley and the Wuji Sect was about to end.

But just then, several figures appeared at the entrance of the Secret Realm.

Hmm? A man noticed them there and said, "Someone’s coming out."

"It seems to be? Uh... Chen Pingping?" a second person spoke out.

In a moment, Chen Pingping and his party walked out of the Secret Realm, their faces appearing before everyone.

The scene instantly fell silent. Everyone was stunned, especially the powerhouses of the Star Sea; they were all dumbstruck.

They’re still alive? How is that possible? Wasn’t it said that the Void Body and the Fairy would join forces, and Chen Pingping’s party wouldn’t be able to walk out of the Secret Realm? That they would die in its depths... This was the strategy Yang Wuzong had personally laid out!

Oh? When Chen Pingping saw Yang Wuzong, he smiled and said, "Elder Yang, have you come to receive me?"

After completing the journey in the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, if nothing went wrong, the next place he would go would be the Star Sea... There were two objectives. One was the Earth Chicken. The second was that she had received some information about that era, more or less, from Yu Changfeng. In the land of the Southern Diaspora, the origins of the three superpower forces, Fairy Valley and the Ancient Country, were traceable; only the Star Sea was not. Merely with the bones of an Ancient Phoenix, a superpower was established. Though this basis was real, it was somewhat far-fetched. Yu Changfeng speculated that someone was secretly driving all this. Although he did not name names, Earth Chicken faintly guessed that it was related to a Big Shot, related to the legendary Divine Clan. Yu Changfeng also mentioned that, long before he had established Fairy Valley, the Star Sea had already appeared in its initial form. A woman had charged into the Star Sea alone and, after a great battle, had fled in disarray. At first, when Chen Pingping heard this, he didn’t think much of it. But this time, after the journey to the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, after entering the Ancient Battlefield and seeing the Wen Yuqing of the past, he suddenly recalled Earth Chicken’s stories. Combined with Yu Changfeng’s conjecture, Chen Pingping vaguely sensed that this Star Sea was extraordinary. Perhaps the woman who had charged into the Star Sea years ago was none other than his own master, Wen Yuqing.

"You... you... you... How are you still alive?" Yang Wuzong could hardly believe it, then looked behind Chen Pingping.

No sign of the Void Body, nor the Fairy. His heart couldn’t help but sink.

Chen Pingping asked, puzzled, "Is Elder Yang looking for something?"

"Oh, no, just looking around," Yang Wuzong said, forcing a smile.

"Elder Yang, no need to be so polite; we are all one family," Chen Pingping said with a cheery smile, then quickly stepped forward. "Would you be interested in joining the Wuji Sect?"

Yang Wuzong: "???"

The crowd stared, dumbfounded once again.

What was he doing? After poaching from Fairy Valley, was he now setting his sights on the Star Sea? This?

He Yitian, Guang Xiaoyu, the scholar: "..."

Yang Wuzong was wide-eyed, tongue-tied, and somewhat at a loss. It was the first time he’d been subjected to Chen Pingping’s brazen shamelessness, and he really didn’t know what to say.

The Star Sea and Fairy Valley’s Wuji Sect were arch-enemies! And you, as a representative figure of Fairy Valley’s Wuji Sect, do you need to be so audacious? Trying to poach from the Star Sea right in front of everyone. What was even more incomprehensible was that Yang Wuzong had clashed with Chen Pingping before; the two had almost fought to the death. Furthermore, many of the Star Sea’s arrangements were targeted against the Wuji Sect and Chen Pingping, like the Void Body and a Fairy. In such a situation, how could he be so nonchalant about poaching a powerful enemy? Wasn’t he afraid that Yang Wuzong might pretend to join the Wuji Sect and bide his time? Then, when the Star Sea’s powerhouses attacked, Yang Wuzong could coordinate with them from the inside, leading to the destruction of Fairy Valley and the Wuji Sect.

Wait a minute! Something wasn’t right. Yang Wuzong remembered that the Star Sea had split their forces. One group had entered the City of Extinction, while the others were waiting here. Although Chen Pingping had luckily not died in the Dragon Soul Secret Realm, the City of Extinction, his Sect’s foundation, might not be so lucky, right?

Thinking of this, Yang Wuzong calmed down and said, "If you are willing to join my Star Sea, I might consider it."

He was wondering what kind of expression this damned kid would have if he knew that his Sect had been obliterated by the Star Sea. His expression would surely be priceless, right?

However, Chen Pingping suddenly became excited and exclaimed, "Really?"

Yang Wuzong’s smile froze.

Chen Pingping, invigorated, said, "Thank you, Elder, for giving me a chance to join the Star Sea! Actually, I’ve long been fed up with the Wuji Sect. I don’t even want to stay in that wretched Sect anymore. If Elder Yang is willing to take me in, I’ll leave with you right now."

??? He was a bit confused, feeling that something was off. Suddenly, he felt lost and even forgot why he was here. Wasn’t Chen Pingping just clamoring to poach him? Why the sudden change of heart? Now he wanted to join the Star Sea?

"I’ve heard that the Star Sea is a superpower, with a long heritage, profound foundation, and teeming with experts. Not to mention Elder Yang is a powerful Saint Realm expert! My goodness... I admire you so much, Elder Yang, really," Chen Pingping gushed, saliva flying as he grew more agitated, completely different from his earlier indifference, as if he had become another person.

He vividly described how much he liked the Star Sea and how much he admired Elder Yang. He was almost at the point of rushing over to hug him and cry, "Elder, you are truly my lifesaver! You freed me from the Wuji Sect’s grasp. I am willing to follow you, Elder, for a lifetime, never to leave or forsake you."

The cultivators witnessing this scene were all dumbstruck, their minds blank.

Yang Wuzong’s eyes bulged. "You? What are you trying to do?" he demanded.

Chen Pingping pleaded, his voice choked with emotion, "Elder, take me back with you!"

"Wait, don’t come over..." Yang Wuzong said, suddenly wary. "You are from the Wuji Sect, and I am from the Star Sea. We are enemies."

"What Wuji Sect? From now on, I belong to the Star Sea, to Elder Yang," Chen Pingping said earnestly.

"You just tried to recruit me into the Wuji Sect..." Yang Wuzong stammered, not knowing what to say but feeling he had to say *something*.

This scene was too bizarre.

Chen Pingping explained, "Yes, because I only want to follow Elder Yang."

Yang Wuzong was dumbfounded.

Chen Pingping continued, "I, Chen Pingping, have seen many geniuses in my life. However, only you, Elder Yang, have captivated me and made me want to follow you loyally, because in you, Elder Yang, I see the true makings of a Great Emperor."

As he said this, his expression became much more solemn.

Before Yang Wuzong could respond, Chen Pingping declared excitedly, "Elder, you have the makings of a Great Emperor!"