Boom!
A burst of black flames with terrifying heat erupted from Black Phoenix's body—her natal life‑fire. It scorched the surrounding void into nothingness, yet the chains of order binding her remained untouched.
"Don't waste your energy. Without my permission, you can't break free from the chains of order!" Ian Song watched her calmly and spoke slowly.
"Why? This is clearly inside my domain—why aren't you affected?"
Black Phoenix stopped struggling, curiosity getting the better of her.
"It's simple—the gap between us is just too big!"
Ian Song said, though he was still at the peak of Profound Immortal, his understanding of laws far surpassed Black Phoenix—she couldn't even come close. What she called a domain was merely a crude use of laws.
"But you're clearly only at peak Profound Immortal—don't think I can't see that!"
"So what? The real gap between us isn't cultivation—it's law comprehension!" Ian replied. He realized now that slowing his cultivation had been a mistake; only by growing stronger could he deepen his grasp of laws.
But by now, he had already comprehended all the laws of this world.
Honestly, the laws of this world weren't as perfect as those of his previous universe. In fact, this world's laws were still incomplete and evolving.
With a casual wave, the chains of order binding Black Phoenix vanished instantly.
Black Phoenix froze for a moment. "You're not going to kill me?"
"What difference does it make if I kill you or not? To me, you're just an insignificant person."
Ian Song said indifferently.
"...You...!"
Black Phoenix nearly choked with anger—she was the number one assassin of the Great Yong Immortal Court, yet he treated her like she was nothing.
Seeing Black Phoenix and Elaine Cho's group arrive, Ian Song immediately understood what was going on.
Just as he'd expected—Heavenly Dao was finally making a move against him.
A Heavenly Fate decree descended, branding him as a Great Calamity.
But thinking carefully, from the world's perspective, this isn't slander—he really is a calamity to its World Will.
In the next moment, Black Phoenix retracted her domain.
"Black Phoenix, don't hand him over...!"
Elaine's words were full of urgency. She had originally thought Black Phoenix would capture Ian Song harshly, but unexpectedly, Ian was completely unharmed.
"What is going on?" Elaine asked, her face full of surprise as she looked at Black Phoenix.
"I'm not his match!"
Black Phoenix lowered her head in shame.
"How is that possible!"
Elaine exclaimed in shock.
Ian Song waved his hand, starting to send them away: "You all should go. Return and tell your emperor that this is a battle between me and Heavenly Dao; it's not something he can interfere in!"
"Such arrogance!"
At these words, Elaine was furious. This man actually dared to compare himself to Heavenly Dao.
"Go!"
Ian Song again urged them to leave.
"Elaine, let's go first!"
Black Phoenix reminded her.
"Hmph!"
Elaine let out a cold snort and followed Black Phoenix away.
Less than three days later.
Elaine and Black Phoenix returned to the Great Yong Immortal Court, then together paid respects to Emperor Weiyang; Grandmaster Fate was also present.
"Emperor, I failed to bring that man back. Please forgive me!" Black Phoenix bowed in apology.
"Oh? You couldn't bring him back? Is he also an Ancestral Immortal?" Emperor Weiyang was a bit surprised.
"No! He's not an Ancestral Immortal, just at the peak of Profound Immortal. But I had absolutely no power to resist him!" Black Phoenix answered truthfully.
"Impossible!?"
Elaine exclaimed.
Emperor Weiyang and Grandmaster Fate both revealed looks of disbelief.
Black Phoenix gave a bitter smile: "It's all true. Also, he asked me to deliver a message to the emperor: This is a battle between him and Heavenly Dao—he hopes we won't get involved!"
"Arrogant fool, to dare compare himself with Heavenly Dao!" Grandmaster Fate couldn't help but shout.
"Isn't that so?"
Elaine nodded in strong agreement: "Emperor, I think we should send more experts to capture that brat!"
"Emperor, I volunteer to go!"
Grandmaster Fate took the initiative to request the mission.
"The Heaven-Gazing Pavilion still needs Grandmaster Fate to preside over it. This matter is not urgent." Emperor Weiyang waved his hand thoughtfully.
"Emperor!"
Grandmaster Fate said.
"This matter will be discussed later. Grandmaster Fate and Master Elaine, you may withdraw for now."
Emperor Weiyang impatiently waved his hand.
With no other choice, Grandmaster Fate could only leave with Elaine.
"Black Phoenix, do you think what Ian Song said is credible?" Emperor Weiyang asked, staring at Black Phoenix.
Black Phoenix replied: "Emperor, I once investigated Ian Song. Before he appeared at the Academy of Heavenly Books, he was only at the early stage of Tribulation, but in just over ten years, he's already reached Profound Immortal peak. His strength has increased too quickly—he's very likely the reincarnation of a powerful deity!"
Emperor Weiyang nodded in deep agreement: "If he were an ordinary deity, he wouldn't dare compare himself to Heavenly Dao. Moreover, Heavenly Dao specially descended a Heavenly Mandate for him, meaning his past life was someone even Heavenly Dao dreaded! For such a being, if Grandmaster Fate tries to provoke him, our entire Great Yong Immortal Court might not be enough to pay the price!"
At this, Emperor Weiyang's face grew sharp and cold: "Grandmaster Fate is a slave to Heavenly Dao, always acting according to its will. Black Phoenix, you are to secretly monitor Grandmaster Fate. If he makes any move, report to me immediately!"
Yes, Emperor!
Black Phoenix turned into a cloud of black mist and vanished.
Several days later.
Black Phoenix came again to request an audience with Emperor Weiyang.
Emperor, Grandmaster Fate and his two disciples have disappeared—they must have gone to the Wildlands Continent!
"How bold!" Emperor Weiyang's face showed anger.
Black Phoenix, hurry there and tell Ian Song to beware of Grandmaster Fate's sneak attack!
Understood!
Black Phoenix disappeared again.
Wildlands Continent, Song Residence.
"Why are you here again?"
Ian Song looked at Black Phoenix and said.
Grandmaster Fate wants to kill you. Be careful!" Black Phoenix said.
You mean them?
Ian Song casually waved his hand, and a small temporary space split open. Inside were three people, all bound by chains of order, looking very miserable.
Seeing this, Black Phoenix was utterly shocked.
Grandmaster Fate, though usually low-profile, is an absolute top expert among Ancestral Immortals, and his two disciples are also Ancestral Immortal-level masters.
Yet even with three Ancestral Immortals, they still couldn't defeat a Profound Immortal at his peak.
For a moment, she recalled the emperor's words: This man is the reincarnation of a figure even Heavenly Dao fears.
Take them away. There won't be a next time—otherwise, I won't show mercy!
Ian Song reached out and grabbed, and the three fell into the courtyard, the chains of order disappearing from their bodies.
Ian Song, your existence is a great calamity. I will not let you go!
In that case, die!
Ian Song narrowed his eyes and then saw Grandmaster Fate collapse, transforming into a corpse. At the same time, Ian Song's system account received more than twenty billion Qi Luck.
Teacher!
The two young Ancestral Immortals cried out in grief, but did not rush forward to fight Ian Song.
As for Black Phoenix, she felt no sympathy for Grandmaster Fate—he had brought this on himself.