Dragon Martial Sovereign

For a moment, Lin Fan's heart couldn't help but become curious: what must one do to ascend to the Immortal Realm?

Seeing Lin Fan not speaking, the Covering Moon Emperor asked again, "Tell me, do you truly wish to ascend to the Immortal Realm or not?"

This time, Lin Fan nodded in response, "Great Emperor, naturally, the junior wishes to ascend to the Immortal Realm, it's just that... it's just that..."

Lin Fan seemed hesitant to continue.

The Covering Moon Emperor waved his hand and said, "Speak your mind freely; there's no need to beat around the bush."

Only then did Lin Fan continue, "But isn't it rumored that the gate to the Immortal Realm from the Holy Soul Domain has already been closed? That we can no longer ascend to the Immortal Realm?"

"Hehe..."

After smiling, the Covering Moon Emperor spoke lightly, "You're not wrong. Under normal circumstances, the gate from the Holy Soul Domain to the Immortal Realm is indeed closed, and ordinary Cultivators certainly cannot ascend to enter the Immortal Realm. But there is one exception."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan instantly became excited and asked, "What exception?"

The Covering Moon Emperor said, "This exception is... to become the Emperor of the Central Empire of the Holy Soul Domain. Once you become the Emperor of the Central Empire, you can continuously accumulate Monarch Power. Once Monarch Power has accumulated to a certain extent, you can rely on a substantial amount of Monarch Power to temporarily open the closed gate to the Immortal Realm, thereby ascending to it!"

After hearing the Covering Moon Emperor's words, Lin Fan's heart couldn't help but be shocked once more.

So it turns out the gate to the Immortal Realm wasn't closed; it's just that the conditions are more stringent.

The Covering Moon Emperor then said, "Alright, let's now discuss the true content of our transaction."

Lin Fan looked toward the Covering Moon Emperor but did not speak.

The Covering Moon Emperor continued, "Actually, our transaction is very simple: I help you become the Emperor of the Central Empire, and you help me regain my freedom. How about it?"

Lin Fan was stunned.

So this was the transaction the Covering Moon Emperor was speaking of?

"How do you feel about this transaction? Can you accept it?" the Covering Moon Emperor asked again.

Lin Fan immediately said, "Great Emperor, actually, without your mentioning, if the junior has the ability, naturally he will help you regain your freedom."

"Good!"

The Covering Moon Emperor suddenly laughed, joyfully saying, "Don't worry. Once you become the Emperor of the Central Empire, you will be able to help me regain my freedom!"

"I now declare that you are the Young Emperor of the Holy Soul Domain's Central Empire. Once your strength reaches a certain level, once your Monarch Power accumulates to a certain level, you can then replace Hu Mei'er."

As the Covering Moon Emperor's voice fell, Lin Fan felt as if a mysterious energy had entered his body.

Monarch Power!

This mysterious energy entering Lin Fan's body was the Monarch Power.

Lin Fan's heart couldn't help but be puzzled, why was there a constant flow of Monarch Power entering his body?

The Covering Moon Emperor seemed to have noticed Lin Fan's confusion and said, "Are you puzzled by the constant influx of Monarch Power into your body? In reality, there's nothing to be puzzled about. You should know, I am the last Great Emperor of the Central Empire, and the only one recognized by heaven and earth. Now, by appointing you as the Young Emperor of the Central Empire, you have also gained the recognition of heaven and earth, so naturally, there will be an endless flow of Monarch Power entering your body!"

Lin Fan suddenly realized; so that was it.

At the same time, Lin Fan became very happy in his heart. With such a constant flow of Monarch Power entering his body, his growth would be even faster.

Suddenly, an idea popped into Lin Fan's mind.

"Great Emperor, the junior has a doubt!" Lin Fan asked.

The Covering Moon Emperor nodded and said, "What doubt do you have? Speak."

Lin Fan said, "Earlier, you mentioned that you were the Great Emperor recognized by heaven and earth. So... does Hu Mei'er also have heaven and earth's recognition?"

"Haha!"

The Covering Moon Emperor laughed and said, "Rest assured on this matter, although Hu Mei'er is the Emperor of the Central Empire, she has not received the recognition of heaven and earth. If she truly had heaven and earth's recognition, it wouldn't be so easy for you to replace her."

Saying this, the Covering Moon Emperor seemed to suddenly think of something and said, "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, within the entire Holy Soul Domain, apart from you, there is another person who has received the recognition of heaven and earth, and he is your most formidable current enemy."

"Ah?"

Lin Fan was stunned and asked, "Who is it?"

The Covering Moon Emperor said, "That person is Gai Tian, the Alliance Hierarch of the Gaitian Alliance. Ten years ago, he already received my approval. If my guess is correct, the Monarch Power on him by now must be quite substantial."

"Ugh…"

Lin Fan looked somewhat dumbfounded at the Covering Moon Emperor and suddenly understood the Covering Moon Emperor's meaning, asking, "Great Emperor, so... you were casting a wide net?"

The Covering Moon Emperor smiled and said, "Of course, I cannot put all my bets on one person. But don't worry, I believe your talents are stronger. In the struggle between you and Gai Tian, you will have a great chance of winning."

During the conversation, the Covering Moon Emperor moved beside Lin Fan in an instant, and before Lin Fan could react, the powerful Monarch Power was already enveloping him.

"Great Emperor…"

Lin Fan got startled.

Lin Fan just felt an endless pressure sweeping over him. Everything had happened too suddenly, and Lin Fan could neither dodge nor escape in time.

The Covering Moon Emperor said, "Don't worry, I mean you no harm; I am about to transmit Monarch Power to you."

"At the time Gai Tian received my approval, I imparted ten percent of my Monarch Power to him. Now, for fairness and to give you the capital to truly compete with Gai Tian, I will pass on fifteen percent of my Monarch Power to you. Then, we shall see who among you two can achieve the final victory. Whoever does will become the Young Emperor I choose, and I will fully cultivate him, to truly do battle with Hu Mei'er!"

An unending stream of Monarch Power entered Lin Fan's body.

Soon after, the Covering Moon Emperor imparted fifteen percent of Monarch Power to Lin Fan.

Afterwards, the Covering Moon Emperor reverted to the likeness of a Stone Man, unable to speak again.

Lin Fan looked at the stone statue of the Covering Moon Emperor, his feelings mixed for a time while also suddenly feeling that there might be more to the Covering Moon Emperor than meets the eye.

"Is he truly engaging in this transaction with me? Or is there some other hidden agenda or purpose?" Lin Fan couldn't help but wonder.

As for the Covering Moon Emperor's true goal, at least Lin Fan was unable to speculate.