Chapter 262

Chapter 262: Provoking Immortal

You You cast an inexplicable glance at the Ninth Heavenly Emperor, noticing a flicker in his eyes as he kept stealing glances at Hong Fei – was that… panic?

Hong Fei seemed prepared for this situation. Her face hardened slightly as she declared, "I form cultivation partnerships, not marriages. Though I may take husband servants, you… fall short of my standards."

The male immortal’s expression darkened with humiliation. "Then I demand marriage to Seventh Heavenly Layer’s Zong Xiang and Tang Xue! Grant this, Emperor!"

The Floating Island fell silent. Demanding two brides before the Seventh Heavenly Emperor? This was no proposal – pure provocation.

Since the Eighth Heavenly Emperor’s downfall, Hong Fei had governed the chaotic Eighth Heavenly Layer while rebuilding Ming Ye’s ruined Seventh Heavenly Layer. None expected this challenge during the Qian Sheng Ceremony.

"Will the Emperor refuse?" The male immortal pressed, eyes gleaming. "Decades ago, you tried gifting those women to Weng Li as concubines. Though they fell before the deed, I share Weng Li’s rank and cultivation. Being from Eighth Layer, shouldn’t this please you?"

Gasps rippled through the crowd. Hong Fei’s knuckles whitened, her composure cracking.

You You understood – he referenced the demon immortal’s possession. Hong Fei had hidden Ming Ye’s demonic origins and spirit-refining formations. Exposing such forbidden methods risked inspiring copycats hungry for godhood.

The truth stung: Ming Ye had indeed sacrificed those defiant women in his Divine Formation, leaving only residual souls.

Murmurs swelled as Eighth Layer immortals stirred. Before other Emperors could intervene, the Ninth Heavenly Emperor snapped, "Silence! Female immortals hold sacred status. Emperor Hong Fei would never permit such acts! This absurd demand is inval-"

"Accepted." Hong Fei rose, eyes blazing. "You’ve sworn upon the Heavenly Dao at the Asking Lord Platform. Ready your Test."

"Of course." The male immortal smirked. "Many Eighth Layer immortals seek beauties."

"Then face my Weapons!" Hong Fei materialized on the platform. "Defeat me, and you may slander my people. While I breathe, none shall shame Seventh Layer’s women!"

The challenger paled. "Fighting us yourself? Where’s the fairness?"

"First day as an immortal?" Hong Fei’s laugh held ice. "Insult my sisters, answer to me. Any others? Come forth!"

Seven Eighth Layer immortals surrounded her – all near-Emperor cultivation. "We hear you’re still wounded," their leader taunted. "No takebacks on this platform!"

The crowd realized their scheme: attack while she’s weakened.

"Life or death decides this," Hong Fei stated.

The challengers froze. How dare she risk everything? They’d confirmed her original spirit injuries! Seven against one…

Before they finished thinking, celestial energy erupted. Though injured, Hong Fei moved like lightning, twin hammers blazing with power.

You You gaped. Gentle Hong Fei’s life Weapons were… hammers?

"Hong Fei…" The Ninth Heavenly Emperor whispered, eyes shining as he watched her whirl like a storm.

You You side-eyed him. This guy… seriously?