Chapter 2208: The Collapse of Fairy Linglong (Part 1)

"Become a titled divine king?"

The two girls hesitated.

After reaching the peak of divine king, as long as one could gain the favor of a sovereign and be granted a title, their power would naturally advance further, becoming the strongest existence beneath the sovereign.

Without a title, one would merely be slightly stronger than an ordinary divine king.

"Exactly!" Fairy Linglong nodded.

After Baiye Qinghong was killed, she had intended to leave the position of titled divine king to Luo Qiqi, but unexpectedly, that girl resolutely followed that Zhang Xuan away.

Since she was unwilling, as long as these two succeeded, although Linglong Heaven lost one title, it would gain two. With three titled divine kings, it would be no weaker than the other eight heavens.

"What, unwilling?"

Seeing that both hesitated at the request to become titled divine kings, Fairy Linglong frowned.

The slightly more refined girl standing in front paused and said, "It would naturally be best to enhance our strength, but... after becoming your titled divine king, must we obey your commands? If we are ordered to go against our closest kin, can we not disobey?"

"A titled divine king merely gains recognition from a portion of the Nine Heavens' territory, receiving the collective will of countless people, thereby better mobilizing the power of heaven and earth. It does not mean you must obey my commands!"

Thinking that was what the other was worried about, Fairy Linglong smiled. "If I had to command you, it wouldn't be called a titled divine king; it would be better to call you puppets!"

The two girls suddenly understood and nodded with firm gazes. "If that's the case, we are willing to become the titled divine kings of Linglong Heaven!"

"That's good..."

Relieved, Fairy Linglong flicked her wrist, and a vast radiance enveloped the two. At the same time, countless lives in Linglong Heaven heard a voice resounding in their minds.

"Baiye Qinghong's conduct was improper; his title has been stripped. Wang Ying and Wei Ruyan will succeed to the positions as the new titled divine kings."

"Hail the new titled divine kings!"

The images of two graceful figures appeared in the minds of countless beings in Linglong Heaven. Seeing their forms, everyone knelt down.

The lifespan of a titled divine king exceeded a hundred thousand years. Once one appeared, it signified the birth of a great clan.

Previously, Linglong Heaven had only two titled divine kings. After Baiye Qinghong was killed, only one remained, and it was thought difficult to contend with the other eight heavens. Unexpectedly, Fairy Linglong immediately enfeoffed two.

Of course, not every peak divine king could be enfeoffed.

To obtain a title already demonstrated one's strength.

Rumble!

As the people prostrated, the two girls simultaneously felt a majestic will empower them, as if they had gained the recognition of heaven and earth, able to mobilize more power.

"The will of heaven and earth?"

The two were enlightened.

"After being enfeoffed by a sovereign and becoming a titled divine king, your true qi and cultivation will not change, but your soul gains the recognition of the will of heaven and earth. As long as you channel this will, your combat strength will be ten or a hundred times stronger than before!"

Seeing their confusion, Fairy Linglong explained with a smile.

The reason titled divine kings were powerful was not because of deeper cultivation or purer true qi, but... the power of the title!

This power was the recognition of the will of heaven and earth. Once this recognition was utilized, divine kings could not withstand it.

"So that's it..."

Feeling the strength brought by this power, both girls' eyes lit up.

With this power, they also understood that unless killed, the power could not be stripped away.

In other words, although this power was granted by the sovereign's enfeoffment, even the sovereign could not take it away.

"Thank you, Fairy..."

The two bowed again.

Fairy Linglong nodded with satisfaction and looked at them kindly. "Won't you call me... master?"

These two were brought from the Divine Mountain. Although they had not formally taken her as master, there was a teacher-student bond. Without her personal guidance and the power of the Time Mirror, even with extraordinary talent, they could not have passed the titled divine king assessment and received the enfeoffment in such a short time.

Thus, though she had never taken disciples, her affection for these two surpassed everything, and she hoped to become their teacher.

"Please forgive us, Fairy... Before coming, we sisters said we already have a teacher..."

The refined girl quickly clasped her hands.

"I know you have a teacher... but how can he compare to me? He merely enlightened you and helped you break through to godhood!"

Frowning, Fairy Linglong said.

She had known these two had a teacher when they were at the Divine Mountain. At that time, she wanted to take them away, but they were unwilling, saying they needed to leave a message for their teacher.

At the time, she thought they were respectful to their teacher and of good character, which pleased her even more...

She had assumed it was just an enlightening teacher who guided them to break through to godhood, and that as time passed, they would forget him. Unexpectedly, even after so long, they still only acknowledged that person, not her...

She was a sovereign!

If she spoke, countless experts in the world would be willing to become her disciples...

She had done so much for them, even enfeoffing them as divine kings, yet they still refused to take her as master, only acknowledging him...

What was so good about that fellow?

At most, he was just an ordinary god who gave some guidance. Was it worth it?

"Please do not insult our teacher, Fairy. Otherwise, torn between gratitude and duty, we would have no choice but to return our cultivation to you!" The cold-faced girl raised her brows.

"Since we have taken a teacher, we have only one teacher in life, and we will never change. We hope... the sovereign will understand!" The refined girl also said.

"Fine!"

Seeing their unwavering determination, Fairy Linglong sighed helplessly, with a hint of regret, and said, "Do you know about the spiritual tide?"

"We have heard a little," the refined girl nodded.

The divine realm was abuzz with rumors; although they had been in seclusion cultivating, they knew something about it.

If not for this, even with good talent, they would not have received such attention from the sovereign, who bestowed countless resources to elevate their cultivation to this level in a short time.

"The spiritual tide occurs once every ten years, driving the nine sovereigns of the nine heavens wild. Titled divine kings and ordinary divine kings are very likely to fall..."

With hands behind her back, Fairy Linglong looked at them calmly. "Although you have become titled divine kings, you are still not the strongest. This time, I found you at the Divine Mountain, but the other nine sovereigns have also found suitable successors! And under their training, they are certainly stronger. If you do not take me as your master and learn higher martial techniques, once you fight them, you may face danger and perish."

"Not to mention others, have you heard of Zheng Yang, taken by the Blazing Sun Sovereign of Blazing Sun Heaven? A few days ago, he reached the titled divine king realm, no weaker than some veteran titled divine kings. If he fights, without learning the martial techniques I teach, it will be difficult for you to win..."

"We have heard of him..." The refined girl nodded and looked over. "He is my fourth junior brother."