If Jiuyou had been able to maintain basic composure despite everything that had happened in Nine Nether Palace before, that restraint completely vanished the moment she discovered that even the "Greatlaw GoldPond" position under her control had been forcibly seized by someone else!
"Truly outrageous!"
Wasn't this just slapping her in the face? Before coming here, she had sworn to personally secure the chance for Liu Bai to contend for the Greatlaw GoldPond, and now such a thing had happened—wasn't this exactly inviting him to mock her?
Of course, while Liu Bai generally enjoyed seeing Jiuyou flustered, when it came to someone genuinely bullying her, he naturally felt deeply displeased.
Jiuyou's full chest rose and fell gently, and after a long moment, she managed to calm her anger. Her voice gradually became steady, but the icy chill underlying it was impossible to conceal.
"From now on, Nine Nether Palace will reclaim that position! Tomorrow, I will personally attend the Nine Kings' Council and let them know that Jiuyou has returned. Let's see who dares to interfere with Nine Nether Palace in the future."
"Those who have taken what belongs to Nine Nether Palace must return everything to me!"
Although Jiuyou's cultivation was not yet on par with the other kings, the gap was no longer as immense as before. Moreover, after her evolution, Jiuyou's talent had become stronger, and her cultivation progressed rapidly. Even before leaving Northern Heaven Continent, she had already reached the peak of mid-level Fourth-Grade. Now, she was halfway into breaking into Fifth-Grade Sovereign, lacking only comprehension of spatial power.
Perhaps it would not be long before she officially advanced to Fifth-Grade Sovereign, at which point, with her status as a divine beast, she would be able to contend with the other kings.
Looking at Liu Bai, Jiuyou's eyes flickered with a trace of apology. She said, "It seems I've underestimated the situation. Tomorrow, you will accompany me to the council. First, we will confirm your position as a Commander, and then I will personally confront the Blood Hawk King to reclaim the position that rightfully belongs to Nine Nether Palace."
Liu Bai smiled lightly. "Alright. But I feel tomorrow's task might not go smoothly. If things escalate, may I… kill someone?"
It was prudent to ask first; otherwise, if someone found a chance to ambush them, it would be troublesome.
His words left Tang Bing and Tang Rou momentarily stunned—how did the conversation suddenly turn to killing? Could this man actually be a little crazy?
Jiuyou quickly realized what he meant. She believed she understood Liu Bai's nature well; although his words seemed like a joke, he was very serious.
"The Great Heavenlaw Domain is vast, containing countless cities. Most of these are directly under the domain's control, while the remaining territories are governed by the Nine Kings. The Nine Kings, however, are not entirely harmonious; disputes often arise over their territories." Jiuyou explained with a serious expression.
"For such disputes, the Great Heavenlaw Domain never interferes. There is, however, one rule: the kings themselves cannot intervene; only their subordinates may compete."
Liu Bai nodded in understanding. If the conflict only involved the subordinates of the kings, then even intense clashes would be manageable, and for the Great Heavenlaw Domain itself, it was negligible. In fact, the domain might even encourage such conflicts—those who survive these contests are the true elites and can serve them better.
As for the losers, who would care?
"So, no matter how far we go, the higher-ups won't intervene?" Liu Bai's eyes lit up.
"Of course not!" Jiuyou rolled her eyes. "But if you cause a scandal in front of all the kings and the Three Emperors, that's another matter—they won't let that slide."
"However, if someone truly dares to challenge you, fight them to the death! Even if you kill someone, we are justified. But be careful; if someone resorts to underhanded methods and attacks you unexpectedly, caution is paramount."
"Understood!" Liu Bai nodded.
Even in full view of everyone, caution was necessary. For conflicts among subordinates, there were fewer restrictions, but one still needed to watch out for trickery.
"By the way, Xiaobing, tell me about the current state of the other Nine Kings' powers. How many leaders are qualified to contend for a Greatlaw GoldPond position?"
Reclaiming Nine Nether Palace's rightful position would be straightforward, but entering the Greatlaw GoldPond required strength, as there were only limited positions, and fierce competition was inevitable.
Tang Bing, having maintained Nine Nether Palace in her absence, was far from ignorant. She had substantial knowledge about the other eight kings beyond Nine Nether Palace.
"Currently, the Great Heavenlaw Domain has eighteen Commanders, all under the command of the other eight kings…"
Tang Bing paused briefly, sneaking a glance at Jiuyou. Originally, one of these eighteen Commander belonged to Nine Nether Palace, but now…
Seeing Jiuyou's calm expression, Tang Bing relaxed and continued.
"Among these eighteen commanders, the four most prominent are known as the Four Great Commanders."
"The top of the Four Great Commanders is Xu Qing, under the Asura King. He has now advanced to Second-Grade Sovereign and is extremely powerful. Jiuyou, do you remember him?"
"Xu Qing… vaguely. I've met him a few times, but he left no impression." Jiuyou frowned slightly as she pondered.
Little Tang Rou giggled, about to say something, but then caught sight of Liu Bai and suddenly clammed up, casting a mischievous glance at him that made Liu Bai utterly confused.
"The second of the Four Great Commanders is Zhou Yue, under the Mountain-Splitting King," Tang Bing quickly said after glaring at her sister. "The third is Wu Tian, under the Blood Hawk King, brought into the Great Heavenlaw Domain from outside a few years ago. In just a few years, he rose to be one of the Four Great Commanders, improving his strength rapidly."
"As for the fourth…" Tang Bing hesitated again, and Jiuyou immediately understood.
"The fourth is Cao Feng, right?"
Tang Bing nodded slightly.
Jiuyou displayed no particular emotion. That person had initially been promoted to Commander of Nine Nether Palace because of his talent. Now, it was clear he had ability but no virtue. Such a person was unworthy of serving under her.
"The Greatlaw GoldPond has four positions. The Four Great Commanders are far stronger than others, so theoretically, they are the ones to enter the pond. To secure a position, one must defeat at least one of them."
Tang Bing glanced at Liu Bai. He had previously demonstrated remarkable financial resources, but wealth alone was insufficient—strength was also required. Now it depended on Liu Bai's power.
"Three of the Four Great Commanders are Second-Grade Sovereign, and Cao Feng is at the peak of First-Grade Sovereign. So, do you think you stand a chance?" Jiuyou asked Liu Bai.
"Uh… you mean defeat all four of them?" Liu Bai feigned confusion.
"Hey!" Jiuyou smacked his arm, exclaiming, "Answer seriously!"
"Alright, alright. You've seen my strength before. Second-Grade Sovereign? I've killed those before…"
A blatant boast!
Tang Bing and Tang Rou immediately thought this in their hearts. They had no idea of Liu Bai's exact cultivation, but judging by his aura, he was at most First-Grade Sovereign. And yet he dared to claim he had killed Second-Grade Sovereign did he take them for naïve girls?
But Jiuyou's reaction completely exceeded their expectations.
After hearing Liu Bai's words, she simply nodded and said, "That's good. Let them see clearly that Nine Nether Palace is not to be trifled with!"
The rules of the Great Heavenlaw Domain prevented the kings from intervening in disputes. Thus, if Nine Nether Palace wanted justice, it would have to rely on Liu Bai.
The group parted ways: Jiuyou headed straight to her private hall at the rear, with Tang Rou following quickly. Tang Bing, on the other hand, escorted Liu Bai to arrange his accommodations.
"What's your relationship with Jiuyou?" On the way, Tang Bing scrutinized Liu Bai carefully. Perhaps from managing Nine Nether Palace for many years, she had developed a commanding presence, and her stern gaze made Liu Bai feel a subtle pressure.
"That… should probably be considered a 'live or die together' kind of relationship…" Liu Bai chuckled lightly, deliberately answering.
"What?" Tang Bing's delicate face immediately frowned. "Live or die together? What do you mean by that?"
Liu Bai shrugged and said nothing.
His attitude made Tang Bing grit her teeth, her gaze sharp as a knife piercing him repeatedly.
"I don't care what your relationship with Jiuyou is, I will absolutely not allow Jiuyou to do anything foolish for you!" Tang Bing said through gritted teeth.
"There are only nine kings in the Great Heavenlaw Domain, each holding only one position. The Blood Hawk King has taken Nine Nether Palace's position and has benefited greatly over the years. He will not relinquish it easily."
"Although Jiuyou has broken through, the gap between Nine Nether Palace and the Blood Hawk Palace is too great. If there's conflict, Jiuyou will suffer. I absolutely will not allow that to happen!"
Liu Bai smiled faintly. So, this girl wanted him to stop Jiuyou from going after the position…
"Do you underestimate me, or do you underestimate Jiuyou?"
Tang Bing's expression turned icy, her voice cold: "I don't underestimate anyone. I'm simply stating a fact. Even though Jiuyou has the support of Lord Sky Vulture Emperor, the Great Heavenlaw Domain is not ruled by him alone. Otherwise, Nine Nether Palace wouldn't have suffered so much these past years…"
"Now that Jiuyou has finally returned and has broken through her bloodline restraints, she should focus on cultivation and increasing her strength."
In Tang Bing's heart, nothing was more important than Jiuyou. And now Liu Bai wanted Jiuyou to take risks, which made her deeply reject his actions.
Shaking his head slightly, Liu Bai spoke seriously, "Xiaobing, perhaps you are only concerned for Jiuyou, but have you considered her personality? Even without me, she would never allow anyone to bully her so brazenly."
"Don't worry. The rules of the Great Heavenlaw Domain prevent the kings from interfering. Leave everything to me…"
Tang Bing stared at the confident young man before her, momentarily stunned. She knew Jiuyou's personality and that Liu Bai was right. But could he really handle everything so confidently?
Seeing his figure stride ahead, Tang Bing hurried after him, calling out, "Hey, don't run off! You've gone too far!"
The figure stumbled but quickly returned amidst the clear laughter of the girl.
The next morning.
Before dawn, many figures already waited quietly in front of the main hall of Nine Nether Palace. Soon, the palace gates slowly opened, and a tall, elegant figure stepped out.
Dressed in form-fitting black battle armor that clung to her exquisite figure, Jiuyou's curves were accentuated, and luminous patterns of a Nine Nether Sparrow adorned the armor, emanating an imposing aura. Today, she carried an added heroic and dignified beauty, her long hair flowing and her brows lined with authority.
"Welcome, Our Queen!"
Before Nine Nether Palace, over a thousand armored Nine Nether Palace soldiers knelt on one knee, their voices unified and reverberating across the land.
Jiuyou's eyes swept across them, lightly nodding. Behind her, Liu Bai and the Tang sisters stood quietly, watching. Their expressions betrayed excitement, as if they had dreamed of this scene countless times.
"Let's go. Follow me to confront those we haven't seen in years. Tell them—whatever belongs to Nine Nether Palace must be returned immediately!"
A cold light flickered in Jiuyou's eyes as she waved her hand, transforming her body into a rainbow streak of light.
Liu Bai and the others immediately followed, their killing intent fierce.
"This armor is impressive. Looks like high grade," Liu Bai remarked as they walked, close to Jiuyou's ear.
"Of course! This is a treasure I brought from my clan—a full set of mid-grade divine artifact armor, the Nine Nether Battle Armor. Not even the other eight kings in the Great Heavenlaw Domain possess it. Previously, my strength was insufficient, so it stayed in Nine Nether Palace. Now that I've returned, I can finally use it."
"With this armor, I have the confidence to face even the Blood Hawk King. Let's see if he dares to keep Nine Nether Palace's rightful position from me!"
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