Li Yi looked at the North Arid City, and his eyes revealed a hint of nostalgia. Originally, he wanted to settle in this grand city, but circumstances changed. He had to flee to the Divine Wood City to rescue the Merchant Master Xiu Xiang, as he was not a match for Da Ze, the divine blood warrior of the North Arid City. Now revisiting the place, and things are different, Li Yi naturally needs to settle old grudges. He did not hide his presence but went above the North Arid City, fully releasing his divine blood aura. In an instant, lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, with countless silver bolts of lightning appearing out of thin air, intertwining like dragons and snakes, soon densely covering the firmament, making the originally bright sky dim. "Da Ze, divine blood warrior of the Beihuang lineage, my name is Da Yi, and I am here to challenge today." Li Yi spoke loudly, his voice accompanied by thunder spreading to every corner of the grand city. With the spread of these words, warriors throughout North Arid City were stunned and looked upward at the sky. "A divine blood warrior coming to challenge the Beihuang lineage is something rare to encounter in a hundred years. Could it be that today’s North Arid City will change its master?" "Such a powerful divine blood warrior, the might of that lightning is similar to the aura near the divine burial valley by Shoushan Village." Some experienced wise men immediately recognized the source of Li Yi’s divine blood. "Taiyi? I know of this person, he was once a valued guest of Merchant Master Xiu Xiang. Because Merchant Master Xiu Xiang killed another Merchant Master Liehou, he was imprisoned by the warriors of the Beihuang lineage. This divine blood warrior named Da Yi daringly rescued him, but was consequently hunted by the Beihuang lineage, the hunter at the time being Da Ze, the divine blood direct lineage of Beihuang." "This is a divine blood warrior’s revenge." "I have also heard of this. A renowned wise man, Nanshan Bo, once commented on this Da Yi, saying he has the potential of One God. Seeing him today, it is indeed true; such aura likely possesses the might of a Hundred Mountain Master." An aged slave master recognized Da Yi, recalling that he once purchased warriors of different blood from him and inquired about companions’ whereabouts. But back then, Da Yi was still very weak, and to think he has grown to such an extent in the blink of an eye. The words of the wise were indeed not false. As long as this Da Yi does not perish prematurely, he is destined to become One God. At that time, this ancient land will have another renowned divine blood family, whose people will be born with lightning, and merchants across the world will recount Da Yi’s story. At this moment, everyone in North Arid City is anticipating the events to come. Will the divine blood warriors of the Beihuang lineage respond to Da Yi’s challenge? With Li Yi’s word, in less than a moment. From the direction of the City Lord Mansion, a blue light shot skyward, attempting to engulf the sea of lightning, another powerful divine blood warrior aura was released, and responded. But soon, that sea of blue light was submerged by endless silver lightning, unable to break through that thunderous sky. Seeing this, experienced warriors and wise men understood. The divine blood of the Beihuang lineage can’t compare to the divine blood borne by Da Yi, as the ancient heavens do not deceive, and evidently, the heavens favor Da Yi more. "Da Yi..." An angry roar followed immediately. A powerful figure emerged, tearing through the sky like an arrow, heading straight for Li Yi. At this moment, Da Ze was clad in heavy red gold armor, wielding a red gold greatsword, fully armed, standing before Li Yi with heavy breathing, a stern face, and eyes full of fury. As a divine blood warrior who once personally let Da Yi go, he naturally remembered this enemy. But he never expected Da Yi’s strength to advance so terrifyingly, making people apprehensive merely by his aura. Yet, as the divine blood direct lineage of Beihuang, no matter the opponent, since he came as a divine blood warrior to challenge, he must face him, for it represents not only individual victory or defeat but also ancestral honor. As descendants of the Divine, no divine blood warrior considers their ancestral blood weaker than the opponent’s. Even in defeat, one must die like a warrior. Thus, responding to the challenge is inevitable. "Da Ze, you’ve disappointed me greatly, with only the strength of ten Mountain Masters is no longer enough for me to challenge you." Li Yi looked at him, appearing very disappointed, shaking his head: "It seems as the divine blood direct lineage of Beihuang, you’ve already fallen, has beauties and fine wine corrupted your body and mind? So weak, that it doesn’t even evoke my mind for revenge." Now, having broken through to the Tri-Floral Realm, his combat power far exceeds that of the Red Gold Mountain Master at the time, and that very Red Gold Mountain Master defeated by Xuan Yuezi and Xiang Xiangzi together was a thirty Mountain Lord level existence. Thus, now Li Yi, even without the combat power of a Hundred Mountain Master, has the strength around seventy, eighty Mountain Lords, though specifics only become clear through challenges. But anyway, a ten Mountain Lord level divine blood direct lineage is indeed insignificant before him. Divine blood warrior Da Ze’s face instantly flushed red, but he couldn’t find a reason to refute, as what Da Yi said was correct, merely by aura he knew he was not an opponent. The reason for accepting the challenge was because, as a divine blood direct lineage of Beihuang, he bore too much. Moreover, when old enemies come knocking, it is not something he can avoid. "However, your Beihuang lineage shouldn’t have just you as the divine blood direct lineage, let your Beihuang Lord come to respond to the challenge." Li Yi said. "Taiyi, your current strength is indeed formidable, but as a wandering divine blood warrior, what qualification do you have to open a Mountain Lord level battle?" Da Ze clenched his fists and gritted his teeth. "What identity? With the identity of the Red Gold Mountain Master, challenging your Beihuang Lord, how about that?" Li Yi coldly retorted. As these words came out. Da Ze’s eyes shrank, his robust body swayed slightly. Red Gold Mountain Master? This Da Yi is already the Red Gold Mountain Master? He did not question the truth of Da Yi’s words, for divine blood warriors wouldn’t lie over such matters. "This is trouble, now it’s not just a simple divine blood warrior battle, it’s risen to a Mountain Lord level battle. Unexpectedly, this Da Yi is the Red Gold Mountain Master, does anyone know where the Red Gold Mountain is?" "West outside the Divine Wood City, five hundred miles away there’s a mountain, named Red Mountain for its red gold production, also called Red Gold Mountain. I remember the former Red Gold Mountain Master was a divine blood warrior named Huohuo, did Da Yi defeat him and take his place? I’m truly old, such a significant event yet I haven’t heard of, looks like I should go out more and gather information." A wise man lamented, feeling very ashamed. Wise men are wise because they travel the world and know things ordinary people do not, but wise men can become confused as they age and can no longer wander the world to gather new knowledge. Others in the city heard the wise man’s explanation, suddenly realizing, and some became excited. If Da Yi as the Red Gold Mountain Master defeats the Beihuang Lord, then North Arid City will change hands, and Da Yi will officially rule over this grand city. The rules of the Barbaric World are so simple and brutal. Thus, as a Mountain Lord, one must constantly be wary of outside challenges; win to continue living on this ancient land, lose and lose everything, even one’s wife and daughters may become someone else’s beauty. "Beihuang Lord, will you evade the challenge of this Red Gold Mountain Master?" Li Yi at this moment drank again, and the thunder in the heavens roared as if a Divine was furious. Da Ze at this moment remained silent, feeling both anger and helplessness, as he wasn’t the Beihuang Lord, unable to represent the Beihuang Lord in a Mountain Lord level battle. But he also understood, the once immensely powerful Beihuang Lord had aged, with diminished strength, standing less of a chance against Da Yi. Although reluctant to admit, the Beihuang lineage indeed declined. Yet, such circumstances are common on this land, not unusual at all. Li Yi’s words truly hit the soft spot of the Beihuang Lord. Even in aging and weakness, a terrifying divine blood aura still exploded within North Arid City. A powerful streak of blue light ripped through the sea of lightning, tinting the firmament an exquisite blue. "Red Gold Mountain Master Da Yi, I, Beihuang Lord Jing He, accept your challenge." A strong and powerful voice resounded within North Arid City, as a tall, robust old warrior with white beard, three meters in height, clad in battle armor stepped out. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝔫𝔢𝔱 Though aged, the release of his divine blood aura still opened half the sky over North Arid City.