Chapter 815: Chapter 815

As soon as the name was spoken, many Sacred Monarchs, and even a few of the Heavenly Emperors, showed looks of surprise and confusion. It seemed most of them had never even heard of this person.

While some seemed to recall something, a few of the Heavenly Emperors who knew her identity quietly exchanged words.

"A disciple of Supreme Genesis. Back when she reached the Cosmic Radiance Realm, she caught Genesis' attention and was accepted as a registered disciple. He personally guided her. After that, she gradually faded from the public eye. Her name disappeared from rankings and records.

"Later, rumors said she performed exceptionally well. Not only Genesis, but several other Supremes praised her as a Supreme seed. And now she's actually appearing in the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War?"

"Yao Ji... I saw her once when I visited Supreme Genesis years ago. She was truly monstrous in talent. I thought someone like her would be far too valuable for Tai Shi to risk in a competition . I never imagined he'd actually send her. This... this is a real trump card."

"I've heard of this Tyrant too. I couldn't tell if the rumors were true, but apparently several Supremes praised her highly. If even the Supremes spoke well of her, then there's no doubt about her strength. For this Dominion War... the Supremes are clearly going all-in. With the looming threat of the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, it seems winning is the only option."

Among the Heavenly Emperors, Tai Yi shifted his gaze toward Li Pin and Emperor Ara, studying both of them.

"Each one of the supreme prodigies of this era is brilliant. But who among them can truly dominate the age with unmatched strength... that's still uncertain. What is clear, though, is that the title of supreme prodigy will definitely come from one of these few. Perhaps some Supreme still has a hidden trump card, but even so, no one could surpass Yao Ji, Emperor, or Li Pin. In other words, whoever among the three can outshine the others will rightfully claim that title."

As he watched, a sense of anticipation grew in him.

At that moment, a calm-looking man holding a paper fan spoke, "Divine Martial Emperor."

He was Gu You, the eldest disciple of Divine Emperor Xi. He was also the senior brother of Emperor Ara, the one originally chosen to be the lead commander for this tournament.

His timely arrival made it clear: he had come to support his junior brother.

"Master said that if Yao Ji is to take the lead, he won't object. If my junior brother is to assist her, he won't object either. But there's one condition. My junior brother must acknowledge her."

Gu You smiled. "And as for how she earns that recognition... Divine Martial Emperor, I'm sure you understand."

The Divine Martial Emperor frowned. "Heavenly Emperor Gu You, this matter was decided by the will of the Supremes..."

"No need to throw the Supremes' name at me," Gu You said with a smile. "This is what my master said. You can figure out what to do with that."

As Divine Emperor Xi's first and personal disciple, Gu You carried, in a way, his master's authority. His status was above that of most Supreme disciples.

On top of that, with strength at the level of a Heavenly Emperor, he had every right to show no regard for anyone.

The Divine Martial Emperor found himself at a loss for words. "This..."

Just then, a clear, crisp singing voice came from afar.

Soon after, a carriage pulled by several Astral Beasts appeared in the distance, soaring through the sea of clouds and cutting through the sky.

As the carriage moved, the bright singing drifted out from it continuously. Everyone who heard it felt their minds clear, as if their inner spirits had been cleansed.

Some divine soldiers and generals, touched by this purifying power, suddenly reached enlightenment and took the chance to cultivate right then and there.

"The Glorious Jade Treasure Carriage," Heavenly Emperor Bi You said. "This is the very carriage Supreme Genesis rode during his grand tours. Not only does it have incredible speed, but the Astral Beasts pulling it are also formidable in combat.

"Plus, the carriage itself has defenses that even a Heavenly Emperor would struggle to break quickly. Inside is the Mind-Cleansing Bell, which purifies the inner spirit and keeps the rider's mind clear at all times. The whole carriage is worth no less than a Sovereign Divine Weapon."

At this, many Sacred Monarchs in the crowd showed visible envy.

A Sovereign Divine Weapon was vanishingly rare. Even among Heavenly Emperors, few, especially those from smaller clans with weaker backgrounds, are qualified to possess one. Yet now, such a priceless treasure was granted to a single Tyrant.

This alone proved how much Supreme Genesis favored this disciple.

The carriage landed directly on the plaza and came to a stop. When it settled, a woman stepped out. Her skin was as white as snow, and she wore gold and jade ornaments that jingled softly with her every step.

Among the crowd, Heavenly Emperor Tai Yi, representing the Omni-Merchant Guild, greeted her with a warm smile, "Junior sister."

The woman, Yao Ji, responded with a slight nod.

Almost everyone in the Omni-Merchant Guild had attended Supreme Genesis' lectures before. And since Tai Yi was a Heavenly Emperor, addressing Yao Ji as "Junior Sister" was both respectful and a gesture of goodwill. Naturally, this favored daughter of the heavens wouldn't reject it.

"Divine Martial Emperor," Yao Ji called out. "Someone had explained Emperor Ara's opinion to me on my way here."

She then turned her gaze toward Emperor Ara ahead of her. "You don't seem happy about me being the commander."

"Should I be?" Emperor Ara, dressed in white, replied calmly.

"There's something I've wanted to say for a long time," Yao Ji's tone was cool as her eyes flicked past Emperor Ara and landed briefly on Li Pin. "For the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, I alone am enough. Having you two step in is completely unnecessary."

A cold glint appeared in Emperor Ara's eyes. "What do you mean? Are you saying you can take down the other three opponents from the other races all by yourself?"

"You should be grateful," said Yao Ji, her voice calm, distant, and aloof—untouched by worldly matters. "You should be grateful that the Overlord Division of the Tournament requires at least three participants per event. Check latest chapters at novel⁂fire.net

"Only because of that rule do you get to stand on this stage, seize fortune, and be remembered by the world. Otherwise, trash like you wouldn't even qualify."

The moment those words left her lips, the aura around Emperor Ara shifted sharply, and a cold, deadly killing intent spread through the entire arena in an instant.

All the Sacred Monarchs and Heavenly Emperors immediately sensed the change in the presence of Emperor Ara, the personal disciple of a Divine Emperor.

Emperor Ara squinted and said, "Are you saying... I'm trash?"

"No, I'm not talking about you." Yao Ji's gaze swept over Emperor Ara and Li Pin, then glanced at many other contestants nearby—Zhan Tianxiu, Yan Sheng, Wu Meng, Zi Zaitian, and the others. Her lips parted, her voice calm and steady. "I'm saying all of you are trash."

The atmosphere froze instantly.

It wasn't just the directly targeted Emperor Ara and Li Pin. Even Zhan Tianxiu and the others, who thought they were just bystanders, turned pale.

One Sacred Monarch's inner spirit trembled. "This Supreme's personal disciple... is so arrogant."

A Heavenly Emperor spoke up, revealing Yao Ji's bold motive. "So this is how it starts? She's manipulating the flow of fortune. She wants to gather all the contestants' fortunes onto herself. That's why she's asserting her position as the Human Race's leader in this contest, while suppressing everyone else's aura, forcing them to accept her dominance willingly.

"She has big plans. What exactly is she aiming for? The Supreme Foundation? Isn't that too soon? Wouldn't it be better to build a stronger foundation first and then try to take the Central Sovereign Heavenly Emperor's seat?"

Heavenly Emperor Tai Yi smiled and explained, "This time, Yao Ji asked to enter the contest herself. She already swore an oath before the Supreme, staking everything on this. If she fails, she's dead.

"So the faster and more fortune she gains, the better. That explains why her words sound so harsh. A Supreme seed is putting everything on the line. We should try to understand that."

"This... isn't it going a bit too far?"

"It's not that we want to go this far," Tai Yi continued, "but the 'Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations' can't be taken lightly. The Supreme of the guild agreed to her actions and is allowing her to push boundaries because if she fails, she must pay with her life."

Tai Yi waved his hand. "So, let's just wait and see how she performs."

"The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations..."

Realizing the seriousness of the issue, the Heavenly Emperor fell silent.

If it's truly about not risking anything involving the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations, then nurturing a genuine supreme prodigy before the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War isn't a bad idea. Not just a title, but someone who can truly dominate their generation.

With the fortune of an entire era's youth gathered in one person, the heavens and earth would all align in her favor. With that kind of luck backing her, any miracle she creates during the war is possible.

From this view, her ruthless approach actually showed great determination.

The Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War... everything hinged on the word "war."

As these Heavenly Emperors started to admire Yao Ji's boldness, decisiveness, and ruthlessness, slow applause echoed through the arena.

It was Emperor Ara who started clapping.

"Very good, Yao Ji. You've got courage."

For once, the face that always seemed indifferent, untouched by anything, actually showed a trace of a smile. "It's been a long time since anyone my age dared speak to me like that. Just for that alone... you've surprised me.

"Whatever the outcome, at the very least, you've put on a performance that made me smile. A performance that was—"

A chilling Sword Intent burst from Emperor Ara, roaring skyward. It tore through the heavens, instantly shredding the cloud formations conjured by the arena's formation.

"And who exactly is the clown?" Yao Ji smiled calmly, as if the violent Sword Intent meant nothing to her. "Why don't we make a bet?"

She glanced at Li Pin. "You managed to defeat the four Tyrants of the Bloodblade Squad. That just about qualifies you to join this wager. So..."

The supreme disciple spread her arms. A ripple of energy no weaker than Emperor Ara's radiated from her, smoothing out the Sword Intent that had pierced the skies.

"The three of us. One match. Whoever wins becomes the commander. For the rest of the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War, everyone else will follow their orders without question. How about it?"