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Empress Tianhong does not remember her sword being an Emperor Weapon.

However, the aura emitted by the sword in her hand is identical to the one she used in her past life.

Moreover, she can feel that the sword is delighted to be back in her hand.

She recalls that her sword could at most be classified as a Half-Holy Artifact. How did it become an Emperor Weapon?

Empress Tianhong's gaze fell on Lu Chen again. The Emperor's Sword was brought out by Lu Chen, so its ascension must have something to do with him.

Empress Tianhong wanted to ask Lu Chen how the Emperor's Sword ascended to become an Emperor Weapon, but she ultimately refrained.

Moments later, Empress Tianhong asked, "Do you intend to hand this sword over to me?"

Although the sword is hers, now that it has become an Emperor Weapon, Empress Tianhong isn't sure if Lu Chen would still let her use it.

In this universe, even Holy Artifacts are rare, let alone Emperor Weapons.

Lu Chen said, "A weapon only displays its maximum power in the hands of the right person. Though this sword is of high rank, it is too light for me; I'm not used to it."

Empress Tianhong felt a subtle stir in her heart. Was Lu Chen really planning to let her use the Emperor's Sword?

The Emperor's Sword had followed her for countless years; its blade was infused with dense Evil Qi, aiding her in better mobilizing the Power of Slaughter, and greatly enhancing her strength.

Seeing Empress Tianhong's eager expression, Lu Chen said lightly, "Though I am not used to it, this is still an Emperor Weapon."

Empress Tianhong furrowed her brows and asked, "What is your condition?"

She knew it was unlikely that Lu Chen would easily return the Emperor's Sword, considering it was an Emperor Weapon.

Lu Chen replied, "For now, I haven't thought of anything you can offer that would be worth exchanging for the Emperor's Sword."

He paused before continuing, "For now, you can use it, and when I've decided on the terms for the exchange, I will let you know."

Empress Tianhong looked at Lu Chen coldly, knowing he was deliberately dragging things out, keeping her in suspense.

As long as Lu Chen didn't state his terms, she would owe him a favor.

But she was willing to owe Lu Chen a favor to keep the Emperor's Sword.

Empress Tianhong then replied, "Alright!"

With those words, she quickly stowed away the Emperor's Sword, fearing Lu Chen might change his mind.

Just as Lu Chen was about to say something, a deep humming sound echoed from the distant void, followed by three terrifying pressures descending upon the Fanhai Star Domain.

Lu Chen's expression immediately turned serious.

The Qingyun Dynasty has arrived!

Lu Chen promptly issued an order: All starships line up in formation and retreat. The upcoming battle would be among Great Emperors, and the starships would play their part later.

Lu Chen then released his Divine Sense to scout the distant void. In his perception, he detected a colossal Immortal Boat resembling a small world decelerating, with dozens of other Immortal Boats following behind.

Seeing this gigantic Immortal Boat, Lu Chen was slightly taken aback. How could such a massive Immortal Boat exist at the universe's edge?

He had thought the Feihong Immortal Boat was already large, but today he encountered an even bigger one.

Ten Feihong Immortal Boats combined would not be as large as this Immortal Boat from the Qingyun Dynasty.

However, the Attack Arrays on the Qingyun Dynasty's Immortal Boat might not be as numerous as those on the Feihong Immortal Boat, possibly only a façade.

While Lu Chen was probing the Qingyun Dynasty's Immortal Boat with his Divine Sense, three powerful Divine Senses suddenly collided with his own.

Without hesitation, Lu Chen withdrew his Divine Sense.

At the same time.

On the Qingyun Dynasty's massive Immortal Boat.

The three Great Emperors were sharply focused on the distant void.

After a while, Qi Zong spoke up, "That Divine Sense earlier must have been from the Great Sum Dynasty's Great Emperor."

Qi Shi laughed, "He must have noticed that we have come with three Great Emperors this time, probably scared out of his wits and thinking of fleeing."

Ye Hongyun said, "Not necessarily, the Great Sum Dynasty has many strange and ancient artifacts. It's hard to say whether they've obtained some inheritance; they might have treasures that can threaten a Great Emperor."

Ye Hongyun had reviewed the intelligence gathered by the Ye Family's spies. He didn't think the Great Sum Dynasty was just an ordinary empire, though he also didn't consider it a match for the Qingyun Dynasty. He was more cautious compared to Qi Zong and Qi Shi.

In a battle among Great Emperors, even a lion hunts a rabbit with full effort because no one can predict the hidden tricks of an opponent.

Anyone who became a Great Emperor had lived for thousands of years. If they weren't somewhat skilled, they wouldn't have survived to attain their title.

Qi Zong said, "The key is whether they will retreat. If they do, it means they don't have treasures that can threaten a Great Emperor."

With that, Qi Zong also released his Divine Sense, intending to inspect the Great Sum Dynasty's fleet.

As Qi Zong's Divine Sense swept over the Great Sum Dynasty's fleet, the smile on his face gradually faded; he saw a significant number of Divinity Transformation Realm and Returning Ruin Realm soldiers.

An empire having numerous Divinity Transformation Realm and Returning Ruin Realm cultivators is not unusual, but the Great Sum Dynasty is a newly established empire, so how could it possess so many Divinity Transformation Realm and Returning Ruin Realm cultivators?

Had the Great Sum Dynasty gathered all its Returning Ruin Realm cultivators?

Qi Zong vaguely felt that the soldiers he brought had weaker overall strength compared to the Great Sum Dynasty.

But soon Qi Zong's frown relaxed again, thinking that the war's outcome hinges on them, the Great Emperors, while the empire's soldiers are merely responsible for cleaning up.

No matter how strong the opposing army is, they pose no threat to the three Great Emperors.

Yet quickly, Qi Zong noticed another issue: after scanning the Great Sum Dynasty's fleet with his Divine Sense, he found no sign of a Great Emperor.

Qi Zong retracted his Divine Sense and turned to Ye Hongyun, saying, "Ancestor Ye, why don't you probe into the Great Sum Dynasty's Immortal Boats?"

Ye Hongyun did not question why but immediately released his Divine Sense. Upon sensing the high overall strength of the soldiers brought by the Great Sum Dynasty, he was somewhat surprised but not overly concerned.

Ye Hongyun shared Qi Zong's view that in battles involving Great Emperors, the outcome hinges on the Great Emperors, not the soldiers.

However, Ye Hongyun soon realized something was amiss; as he scanned the Great Sum Dynasty's Immortal Boats, he found no Great Emperor.

Retracting his Divine Sense, Ye Hongyun murmured, "Did the Great Sum Dynasty's Great Emperor flee?"

They all felt the Great Emperor's Divine Sense probing earlier, but when they examined the opposing side, the Great Emperor had vanished, suggesting the Great Emperor most likely fled.