Zhao Wu looked at the wound on his chest and said, "You want to see the Overlord, for what reason?"
Ye Yang raised his sword-like eyebrows and replied, "I am Qi King, Xiang Yu is King Chu, and I have important matters to discuss with him. Is this something you, Zhao Wu, are qualified to question?"
"I... I..."
Zhao Wu's face turned red and pale alternately as he said, "Hmph, the Overlord is the supreme ruler of the Central Plains. How could you, Ye Yang, expect to see him just because you want to?"
Ye Yang smiled slightly and threw the Haotian Sword into the ground in front of Zhao Wu, commanding, "I want to see Xiang Yu. Can you stop me? Zhao Wu, I come to the Chu Army camp with no ill intent; otherwise, your head would already be in my hands to present to Xiang Yu. Hurry and report this, or I will first destroy your forward camp!"
Zhao Wu was taken aback; he no longer doubted the truth of Ye Yang's words. If he truly angered this astonishing Qi King, who had just ascended to godhood, his head might not remain on his shoulders for long.
"Since that is the case, Qi King, please wait here. I will immediately send someone to inform the Overlord..." Zhao Wu's eyes concealed a murderous intent as he shouted, "Someone! Go report to the Overlord immediately that Qi King Ye Yang requests an audience!"
"Yes!"
A Messenger flew away and soon returned to the Tent, saying, "The Overlord requests Qi King to proceed to the Central Army Tent for a meeting!"
Ye Yang nodded and followed the Messenger.
...
After passing through the forward camp, in the rear, the sounds of warhorses neighing echoed continuously. Teams of Chu Army formations were practicing mounted archery against a row of straw dummies. A large group of mounted archers rode their horses and drew their bows, unleashing a flurry of arrows that shattered the straw dummies into pieces. Clearly, these were well-trained archers, each with impressive skills, including several Starry Sky Experts. The arrows they used were familiar to Ye Yang: they were the Azure Dawn Arrows produced by the Ye Family Forge. Only arrows forged by the Ye Family Forge possessed such speed and lethality as to break through the wind!
Earlier, Ye Yang had learned that although most of the Azure Dawn Arrows forged by the Fire God Clan Forge were used to equip troops from Qi State, there were always some that leaked out due to profit-driven individuals. Some ended up in the hands of Xiang Yu, Liu Bang's Army, and Peng Yue's Army. However, their numbers were insufficient for equipping a large-scale cavalry force, which was why Peng Yue sought help from Ye Yang, hoping to obtain a large batch of forged Azure Dawn Arrows.
After the opening of the Heavenly Gate, chaos erupted in the human realm as countless gods and demons roamed freely. There were at least dozens of **Divine-level Experts**, many of whom had notorious records. Ordinary people stood no chance against these **Celestial Ascendants**. To kill these beings revered as gods, one must rely on powerful physical strength combined with **True Qi** and **Azure Dawn Arrows**—both were essential. Therefore, both Xiang Yu, Liu Bang, and Peng Yue sought every means possible to acquire **Azure Dawn Arrows**, as these sharp arrows were not only effective against heavily armored cavalry but also served as crucial tools against **Divine-level Experts**. Because of this, even with **Divine-level Experts** participating in sieges, they could not capture **Jibei Commandery** in a short time.
“Qi King, the Overlord is just ahead in the Tent. You can go in by yourself…” Messenger said respectfully.
Ye Yang nodded.
……
“Rustling…”
The sound of battle boots crunching on the rolling leaves made Ye Yang feel as clear as a mirror. He could distinctly sense the powerful fluctuations of Divine Crystal Power emanating from within the Tent. Clearly, Xiang Yu was not in a calm mood, and besides Xiang Yu, there was another extremely strong presence, one that gave Ye Yang a sense of pressure and even fear.
“Ye Yang!”
From within the Central Army Tent, Xiang Yu called out in a low voice.
Ye Yang stopped and said, “Xiang Yu, long time no see!”
“Hahaha, I thought you had perished at the hands of that villain, but it seems you are still alive and well. Ye Yang, you have indeed not disappointed me!”
There was a powerful force in Xiang Yu's voice that made it somewhat difficult for Ye Yang to bear. It was evident that Xiang Yu's strength had greatly improved since their last encounter.
Ye Yang took a step forward and continued on.
However, Xiang Yu said, “Ye Yang, what is your intention in coming to my Central Army Tent?”
Ye Yang replied, “Cooperation!”
"Cooperation? You and I have different paths, so how can we talk about cooperation?"
Ye Yang said, "Peng Yue approached me, asking for an alliance with the Wei Army and Han Army to attack multiple cities in the Chu Kingdom. However, I do not believe this is a wise move. For me, the most terrifying thing is not the strength of the Chu Army, but rather..."
"What is it?" Xiang Yu asked.
"It is the Asura God who could injure my master Azure Xuan with just a snap of his fingers after the Heavenly Gate opens! Right now, the Asura God is under Liu Bang's control, but I can sense the brutality and cruelty in his aura. He will not be controlled by Liu Bang forever. Once he breaks free from Zhang Liang's grasp, the Asura God will undoubtedly become the greatest threat in the world. Therefore, I believe that Liu Bang and Peng Yue are minor issues; our top priority must be to eliminate the Asura God and restore peace to the world!"
"Eliminate the Asura God first?" An old voice came from somewhere; it was undoubtedly Decay Light. He laughed heartily and said, "Ye Yang, do you know that even as a Mid-Level Deity, I cannot severely injure the Asura God? What makes you think a mere newcomer to Divine Rank can make such bold claims?"
...
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a whirlwind shredded the entrance curtain of the Central Army Tent. In the next moment, a blood-red spear wrapped in a thick cyclone shot forward; it was none other than Xiang Yu's Azure Dragon Halberd!
"If you want to cooperate, withstand this strike from me first; otherwise, you are not qualified to discuss cooperation with me!" Xiang Yu's powerful and commanding voice echoed.
Ye Yang gritted his teeth, clearly feeling the astonishing power contained in this strike. Xiang Yu had already reached the peak of Initial Deity level and seemed poised to step into Celestial Ascendance Mid-Level, becoming a Mid-Level Deity!
"Swish!"
Countless flames surged on the Haotian Sword as Ye Yang took a step back, forming a square shape. The flames danced and quickly transformed into a spiraling hexagram that charged toward the Azure Dragon Halberd!
"Poof!"
The sound of tearing space echoed as the power contained within the Azure Dragon Halberd was immense, directly shattering Ye Yang's defensive cyclone. The Azure Dragon Halberd came slicing through the air, catching Ye Yang off guard. With a stern gaze, he crossed his Blade, using both hands to block it. The Azure Dragon Halberd spun rapidly towards him, and with a loud clang, it struck against the blade, causing Ye Yang to feel a surge of blood and energy, forcing him to retreat several dozen steps. Finally, he exerted his True Qi with great effort, pushing the Azure Dragon Halberd back.
"Crack!"
A powerful arm suddenly grasped the handle of the Azure Dragon Halberd; it was Xiang Yu, clad in Armor. His eyes were filled with battle intent as he gripped the Divine Weapon tightly and shouted from above, "Come on, Ye Yang!"
Ye Yang was furious. With a loud thud, he stomped the ground, countless flames swirling around him as he shot up into the sky, charging towards Xiang Yu's strike. The Haotian Sword was infused with True Qi from the Hidden Dragon Heart Technique and combined with the power of the Purgatory Flame Blade from the Wenting Chapter, he swung down with a thunderous blow!
"Boom!"
The earth-shattering roar continued for a long time as the ground in the training arena was torn into deep gashes, resembling scars cut by a knife. Even the Soldiers who had been practicing mounted archery retreated in haste; some were caught in the energy storm and were left gasping for breath when it finally subsided. The ultimate clash between two Divine-level Experts generated enough energy fragments that could nearly harm Starry Sky Level warriors!
Amidst the astonishing explosion, a red shadow fell from the sky. Ye Yang held up his Haotian Sword, retreating rapidly with a series of loud thuds as his battle boots shattered stone slabs beneath him. He retreated nearly a hundred meters before finally halting.
His breath was slightly disordered as he looked up at the sky, his clear eyes filled with determination.
...
As the fiery clouds in the sky gradually dispersed, Xiang Yu stood suspended in mid-air holding the Azure Dragon Halberd, his expression serious. A flame still burned on his shoulder; he brushed it off and revealed a slight smile. "Ye Yang, you are now qualified to discuss cooperation with me."
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