Chapter 497

Not long after Izanami left the Kingdom of the Gods, tens of thousands of rays of auspicious light erupted in the sky.

Subsequently, endless power of the Heavenly Dao surged and boiled above the heavens.

Seeing this scene, the God Emperor’s dignified eyes revealed a rare trace of doubt.

"Why is the power of the Heavenly Dao so active today?"

"Is some exotic treasure about to appear between heaven and earth? Or... could it be that a new Heavenly Dao Ranking is about to be released?"

The God Emperor could not help but mutter to himself.

Although the God Emperor could not help but speak aloud, his words transformed into the sound of the Great Dao in the ears of the gods, so even if he said something, no one could understand his meaning unless he wanted the gods standing below to hear it.

The reason the God Emperor exclaimed so uncharacteristically was precisely because he deeply hoped for the appearance of a new Heavenly Dao Ranking.

Because the God Emperor of the Land of the Rising Sun knew very well that the appearance of a Heavenly Dao Ranking, in a sense, actually meant the division of the Heavenly Dao’s authority and power.

The more people or objects a place had that could make it onto a Heavenly Dao Ranking, the more it proved that the place was powerful and that its fortune was deep.

In the previous Nine Provinces Heaven’s Pride Ranking, Divine Weapon Ranking, Faction Ranking, and Famous Sword Ranking, they had never made it onto a Heavenly Dao Ranking once, which made the God Emperor extremely furious.

Furthermore, for the God Emperor to rapidly improve his own strength, besides devouring the couple Izanami and Izanagi and the Eight-Headed Serpent, he could only rely on the Heavenly Dao rewards from the rankings.

That was why he was so shocked when he thought that a new Heavenly Dao Ranking might be appearing.

Just as the God Emperor and the gods watched with hopeful eyes, the power of the Heavenly Dao in the sky boiled again.

Then, information regarding the Treasure Ranking and the Taiping Essential Arts was imprinted in everyone’s hearts.

Seeing that the treasure ranked tenth on the Treasure Ranking was once again a treasure from the Central Plains, the God Emperor’s eyes became even more sinister.

"It’s the Central Plains again!!!!"

"Why are all the treasures that can make it onto the Heavenly Dao Ranking in the Central Plains!!!"

"Does the Heavenly Dao harbor hostility toward our Kingdom of the Gods in the Land of the Rising Sun???"

"Or has the Heavenly Dao always stood on the side of the Central Plains??? Does all the Heavenly Fortune lie in the Central Plains?"

The God Emperor could not help but roar in his heart, and due to his anger, streaks of terrifying power of authority flickered constantly around him.

Endless pressure radiated from the God Emperor, and some of the weaker gods standing at his feet could not help but tremble.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the fluctuations radiating from the God Emperor slowly weakened.

"The Heavenly Dao Ranking has only listed the tenth place so far!"

"There must be divine objects in our Kingdom of the Gods that can make it onto the Heavenly Dao Ranking!"

The God Emperor lifted his head slightly, his eyes seemingly capable of seeing through all things, looking toward the Nine Provinces Treasure Ranking that was radiating rich Heavenly Dao fortune in the sky.

On the other side, Izanami, who was navigating the Yellow Springs water, also noticed the changes on the Nine Provinces Treasure Ranking.

Upon seeing the Taiping Essential Arts, a look of heaviness appeared in Izanami’s eyes.

"Nine Provinces Treasure Ranking, Taiping Essential Arts, Zhang Jiao of the Taiping Dao."

"It seems the Heavenly Fortune is indeed still in the Central Plains. It would be better not to expose my identity when I head to the Central Plains to avenge Amaterasu this time."

Izanami muttered to herself while looking at the Nine Provinces Treasure Ranking in the sky.

Although Izanami held the authority of the Yellow Springs of death in the Land of the Rising Sun, and her divine rank and cultivation were sufficient to place her at the very forefront of the Kingdom of the Gods.

She was not blinded by the strength she possessed; Izanami knew that the Land of the Rising Sun was only a small corner of the Nine Provinces.

There were countless experts across the entire Nine Provinces, and even with her current strength, Izanami did not dare to call herself invincible.

In the Land of the Rising Sun alone, there existed the God Emperor, who was significantly stronger than her.

Although Izanami’s desire to avenge Amaterasu was very urgent.

She also knew very well that if anything were to happen to her in the Central Plains, her husband, Izanagi, would be in danger back in the Land of the Rising Sun.

After all, others might not know, but she, Izanami, knew that the God Emperor was no pushover!

Great Sui.

Chen Chen Jingchou, who had once made it onto the Heaven’s Pride Ranking, had finally stepped into the Land Deity-Mortal realm after hiding and growing along the way.

He now possessed a certain degree of self-preservation.

Subsequently, Chen Chen Jingchou returned from the Jianghu to the secret realm jointly established by the survivors of the Chen clan.

The first thing Chen Chen Jingchou wanted to do upon returning to the Chen clan’s secret realm was to see his teacher, Chen Fu, who had raised him with such hardship.

Chen Chen Jingchou had always held Chen Fu in high respect, and he even regarded Chen Fu as a father figure.

After all, since before he had any memories, Chen Fu had been the one taking care of him, and it was thanks to Chen Fu that the Chen family’s lineage had not been completely severed when the Great Sui annihilated the Chen State.

"Master!!!"

Seeing Chen Fu, Chen Chen Jingchou ran to his side in great excitement.

Upon hearing Chen Chen Jingchou’s voice, Chen Fu’s body froze instantly.

Chen Fu seemed unable to believe the voice he heard.

After a moment, Chen Fu slowly turned his body, and upon seeing Chen Chen Jingchou with his own eyes, his eyes were instantly veiled in a faint mist.

Chen Fu had originally thought that after Chen Chen Jingchou’s identity was exposed on the Heaven’s Pride Ranking, he would inevitably be hunted down endlessly by the Great Sui while out training.

At that time, Chen Chen Jingchou only had the cultivation of a Grandmaster, and he hadn't returned for such a long time.

Chen Fu had long since prepared himself for Chen Chen Jingchou’s fall, and during this period, he had often shed tears in sorrow when thinking of him.

But now, seeing Chen Chen Jingchou standing alive before him, Chen Fu was instantly overcome with a myriad of emotions.

"Chen Jingchou!!! Chen Jingchou, it’s great that you’re not dead!!! You truly did not disappoint Master!!"

Looking at the Chen Chen Jingchou before him, Chen Fu could not control himself and hugged him directly.

Looking at his master who was hugging him, Chen Chen Jingchou felt waves of warmth surge in his heart.

However, after a moment, Chen Chen Jingchou began to act unseriously again.

"Master, what are you doing? It would look bad if others saw us."

Chen Chen Jingchou said to Chen Fu while scratching his head.

Seeing this, Chen Fu laughed and scolded:

"You brat!"

Then, Chen Fu took the whisk in his hand and went to hit Chen Chen Jingchou, but before the whisk could land on him, Chen Fu could not bear to do it.

After all, as long as Chen Chen Jingchou was alive, Chen Fu was deeply satisfied.

After such a long time, Chen Fu had gradually let go of the hatred of wanting to restore the country; he only wanted the people of the Chen clan and this brat before him to live well.

Yet, even though the whisk in Chen Fu’s hand did not land on him, Chen Chen Jingchou still acted as if he were being beaten and shouted loudly:

"It hurts!!! Ouch, Master, it hurts!!!"

"You hit me the moment I got back; what would it look like if the people of my Great Chen saw this!"

But before Chen Chen Jingchou could finish, he realized that Chen Fu hadn't actually hit him with the whisk.

Chen Chen Jingchou’s face turned red, and he could only scratch his hair awkwardly and laugh.