Battle Appointment with the God Emperor

God Realm, inside Skyturn Prefecture City.

Just as the Imperial Dragon Clan broke through Skyturn's grand defensive array and victory seemed assured, Ian Song suddenly appeared—not only did he slay the four Imperial Dragon God-Kings who charged into the city, but the shattered grand array was instantly repaired and became even stronger, forcing the Imperial Dragon Clan's assault to a halt.

Who is that Godborn?

Amidst the Imperial Dragon Clan's army, a golden-haired man in dragon-shaped golden armor stood atop a war chariot, pointing at Ian Song and asking.

This golden-haired man was Prince Cyrus, the eldest prince of the Imperial Dragon Clan. Although his cultivation was only at peak upper-segment God-King, he could still fight God Emperors.

The Imperial Dragon King had hundreds of dragon consorts, but only three sons and two daughters.

This alone shows just how poor the Imperial Dragon Clan's reproductive ability is.

"Your Highness, we don't know who that person is," his subordinate replied.

A subordinate answered.

"Hmph, go investigate right now and find out who he is!" Prince Cyrus said impatiently.

"Yes, sir!"

On the city wall of Skyturn Prefecture City.

A group of God-Kings came forward, shouting, "Greetings, Lord Ian!"

It was because God Emperor Galen Tian knew Ian Song was heading to the front lines, so he had spread Ian's identity to all the major cities. That's why these God-Kings all knew who Ian was.

They couldn't help but marvel—Lord Ian really was ridiculously strong. In just an instant, he'd cut down four Imperial Dragon God-Kings.

"No need to stand on ceremony, everyone!"

Ian Song raised his hand and said directly, "Based on my investigation, the Imperial Dragon Clan's army has at least three hundred God-Kings. If they go all out, even with my upgrades, the grand defensive array won't last long!"

"Lord Ian, what's your plan?"

"I can evacuate all the gods in the city and bring them back to Brighthelm Holy City!" Ian said.

"Alright, we'll follow Lord Ian's lead!"

"Then, everyone, go gather all the gods in the city. I'll be setting up inside and preparing a few 'gifts' for the Imperial Dragon Clan!"

After the discussion, Ian Song quickly began setting up throughout the city.

An hour later.

Once all the gods had been assembled, Ian Song immediately took them into his Divine Temple, then led the God-Kings through the void toward Brighthelm Holy City!

Shortly after Ian and the others left, Prince Cyrus received information about Ian Song.

He immediately sent people to check the prefectural city.

They found the entire city completely deserted.

"Your Highness, should we attack the city?"

A subordinate asked.

"Ian probably left behind formations in the city. At most, we'd only get a few resources if we go in—there's no need to take risks. Bypass this city and keep moving!" Prince Cyrus ordered.

Prince Cyrus waved his hand.

Over the next few months, Ian Song shuttled back and forth between Brighthelm Holy City and more than a thousand prefectural cities, rescuing countless gods and earning a sky-high reputation. The total number of gods he saved had already surpassed five hundred billion.

Just as Ian Song was rescuing another city's gods, God Emperor Galen Tian suddenly sent word for him to meet.

"Lord Ian, you've worked hard these past few months!"

God Emperor Galen Tian said.

"You're too kind, God Emperor. It's just what I ought to do!"

Ian Song replied modestly.

God Emperor Galen Tian nodded approvingly and said seriously, "But from now on, you shouldn't go out rescuing people anymore!"

"Why?"

Ian Song was puzzled. "Did the other three Holy Emperors already obtain that supreme treasure from the Chaos Universe?"

"No, they haven't!"

God Emperor Galen Tian shook his head. "That place is deadly—every step is a trap, and one slip means death. It takes years just to have a shot at the supreme treasure. Plus, the Holy Emperors of the Ten Supreme Races have gone there too, so it's even harder to get it now."

"Then why, God Emperor?"

God Emperor Galen Tian's face grew serious. "I've received word that a Phoenix Infant Clan God Emperor is hunting for you, planning to kill you. If you keep going out, you might give him the chance he's waiting for!"

"How strong is he?"

Ian Song asked.

"Mid-stage, lower-tier God Emperor!"

God Emperor Galen Tian replied.

Hearing this, Ian Song's eyes lit up. If he could kill a God Emperor, it would definitely crush the arrogance of the Ten Supreme Races.

"What, are you thinking of taking the risk?"

God Emperor Galen Tian had already guessed Ian Song's plan.

"That's exactly what I'm thinking!"

"Don't be reckless! You're unbeatable among God-Kings, but there's still a huge gap between you and a God Emperor!" God Emperor Galen Tian cautioned.

"I'm confident!"

Ian Song said firmly, "How about this: God Emperor, please help me arrange a formal duel with that Phoenix Infant Clan God Emperor—one year from now!"

During these months, Ian Song was busy rescuing gods, but whenever he had time, he'd enter the Time-Space Divine Hall, accelerate time by a hundredfold, and study the Creation Heaven Diagram.

As a result, after several months, he was getting closer and closer to fully comprehending the diagram on the first Heaven Stele.

One year in the God Realm.

A hundred years inside the Time-Space Divine Hall. Ian believed that with a hundred years, he'd be able to fully master the diagram on the first Heaven Stele.

"If that's the case, I'll help you arrange the duel!"

Seeing Ian Song's resolve, God Emperor Galen Tian knew he couldn't stop him and could only agree.

After leaving the Divine Temple, Ian Song entered the Time-Space Divine Hall to begin his closed-door cultivation.

He also brought Redmoon God-King and Joy inside, giving them large amounts of chaos spirit liquid to help them boost their strength as much as possible.

Once Ian Song entered the Time-Space Divine Hall, he stopped concerning himself with outside affairs.

However, news of Ian Song's duel with the Phoenix Infant Clan God Emperor quickly spread throughout the God Realm.

Soon, not only the gods of the God Realm knew about it—even the Ten Supreme Races and Yuan Sovereign Moro's faction had heard the news.

As for Ian Song...

The Ten Supreme Races regarded him with deep hostility. His actions hadn't just slowed their advance—they'd also cost them a significant portion of their armies.

As for Yuan Sovereign Moro, he hated Ian Song with a passion. When he was sealed, Ian Song extorted him; now, with Ian evacuating so many gods, Moro had repeatedly come up empty-handed.

He'd long wanted to kill Ian Song, but the boy was too cunning—always seeming to know of his existence and avoiding him at every turn.

What Moro didn't know was that after fifteen soul metamorphoses, Ian Song's danger sense was extremely acute, allowing him to repeatedly avoid encounters with the Yuan Sovereign.

Even the Godborn who admired and were grateful to Ian Song didn't have much hope for the duel.

Because he was a God-King.

No matter how invincible, he was still just a God-King, while his opponent was a God Emperor.

Among God-Kings, challenging higher realms wasn't unheard of, but a God-King challenging a God Emperor was almost unprecedented—and those few who tried had always died.

So, many wanted to persuade Ian Song to give up this challenge.

Unfortunately, not only Ian Song, but even Redmoon God-King and Joy had disappeared—no one could find them.

With no other options, some went to the God-Demon Corps, hoping they could stop Ian Song.

God Emperor Galen Tian appeared and said frankly that he'd tried to persuade Ian Song, but Ian's mind was made up. There was nothing more he could do.

"Heh! What a clueless brat!"

Upon receiving Ian Song's challenge, the Phoenix Infant Clan God Emperor sneered, his expression full of disdain.