Chapter 166: Ji Bo is Recognized!

Ji Bo smiled slightly, “However, the Holy Lord has already apologized to me a thousand times. After the battle in the Imperial City is over, if the human race wins, I will receive the supreme inheritance!”

Jiateng Ying chuckled, “Hehe, Brother Gao Wan, you can rest assured. With Lord Lin here, the human race will be fine!”

“The ones in trouble are likely the foreign realm. Look at the battle of the Immortal Kings in the Eastern Wilderness Ancient Continent. Although we can’t see the details, the outcome isn’t hard to guess!”

Everyone nodded in agreement with his words.

Indeed!

Previously, the Descendant of Nuwa had already been able to suppress three Immortal Kings by herself.

And now, there was even a foreign Immortal King who had defected to their side.

At the back of the crowd, a man in a Daoist robe, Li Xiuyuan, stood with a face full of regret.

He gazed at the sky, unable to say a word, only sighing deeply in his heart.

Sigh!

I was too careless!

If I had known earlier!

I would’ve fought the old man to the death to get the ancestor’s urn…

The next second.

A graceful figure suddenly stepped forward.

It was Xia Jiuyou.

Her face showed no joy, only helplessness, followed by a hint of determination.

She looked at the white-robed youth, who was not far from her yet seemed so out of reach, and could only suppress the love in her heart.

She understood that she truly wasn’t worthy of him.

But!

Even if she wasn’t worthy, at least she could follow him, right?

Just as she was about to step forward to pay her respects to Lin Ao Tian and express her feelings.

Ji Bo waved his hand.

“Let me go first!”

Swoosh!

He immediately knelt on one knee, his face full of respect.

“Ji Bo, greets Lord Lin!”

Of course, he had to be the first to do something that would grab all the attention.

He glanced at Xia Jiuyou beside him, a smirk on his face.

Heh, woman, do you think you can steal my spotlight?

In mid-air.

The Void Emperor was slightly taken aback, then turned to look at the white-robed youth behind him, a trace of surprise in his eyes.

Lin Ao Tian also felt the gazes of everyone, his expression showing a hint of emotion.

He wasn’t surprised that Ji Bo called him “Lord.”

But…

Did this guy have to say his name every time?

Did it sound that good?

Was he going to do this every time from now on?

Lin Ao Tian couldn’t help but imagine a scene.

Two armies clashing.

A burly man, full of dominance, suddenly descends from the sky.

The enemy asks, “Who are you?”

And the man proudly replies, “Ji Bo, under Lord Lin!”

“……”

If that happened, no matter how high Lin Ao Tian rose, even if he became the emperor of the Nine Heavens.

He’d never be able to erase this embarrassing moment!

Thinking of this, Lin Ao Tian made a mental note.

Then, Lin Ao Tian’s gaze fell on the kneeling Ji Bo.

Once this matter was settled, he would have to make sure this guy changed his name!

The next second, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

Now that he had mastered the Nine Secrets, he could see things that were beyond his current realm.

At this moment.

He saw within Ji Bo’s body terrifyingly massive beasts.

They resembled true dragons… true phoenixes… gluttonous beasts…

There were dozens of them!

All of them were ancient mythical beasts!

“This is…”

Lin Ao Tian quickly recalled in his mind the constitution that possessed these traits.

“The Heaven Tyrant Body?”

Immediately, the Void Emperor’s voice echoed.

“My descendant is fortunate to follow a friend like you…”

Hearing this, Lin Ao Tian smiled at the distant Void Emperor, “You’re too kind, my friend.”

Then, the Void Emperor’s figure began to fade.

The self-transformation technique had its limits.

However, as Lin Ao Tian’s strength grew, the people, events, and things he manifested would last longer!

Lin Ao Tian watched as the Void Emperor’s figure became more and more transparent, and he noticed a hint of pleading in the emperor’s eyes.

Lin Ao Tian understood and thought to himself.

“It seems the Void Emperor has realized the true connection between me and them…”

“Interesting. As expected of an ancient emperor from countless epochs ago. If he were still alive today, he would surely attain the Dao!”

…

Then, Lin Ao Tian looked at the kneeling Ji Bo, hesitated for a moment, and said calmly, “Rise.”

Lin Ao Tian hadn’t expected Ji Bo to possess the Heaven-Tyrant Body.

If this had been in the past, he might have been shocked, but now it wasn’t enough to surprise him. However, with the Heaven-Tyrant Body, Ji Bo barely qualified to follow him.

In the past, Lin Ao Tian had viewed Ji Bo with a playful attitude, never seriously considering him as a follower.

Although Ji Bo’s status wasn’t high, who was Lin Ao Tian?

Even the Immortal King Nolan had to kneel before him. How could his followers be ordinary people?

The next second, Lin Ao Tian’s pupils fell into deep thought.

He couldn’t shake the events that had just transpired. What was that universe he had seen earlier, and who was the owner of that voice?

Was it a warning?

Or something more sinister?

Below.

Ji Bo was filled with excitement. This was the first time Lin Ao Tian had formally acknowledged him as a follower.

This meant he had been recognized!

He had a chance to become immortal!

Thinking of this, Ji Bo clenched his fists, his eyes burning as he looked up at the sky.

Beside him, Xia Jiuyou’s earlier anger at Ji Bo’s rudeness faded, replaced by envy.

And it wasn’t just her—Jiang Bufan and the others felt the same.

Lin Ao Tian’s current status was worlds apart from what it had been before!

True Immortals from the upper realms served him!

The Descendant of Nuwa was his woman!

Immortal Kings from the foreign realm knelt before him!

Even ancient emperors called him a friend.

A person of such stature would undoubtedly dominate the heavens and tread across the universe!

To be his follower—there were countless prodigies in the Immortal Realm who would break their heads for the chance.

“Brother Ji Bo has been recognized by Lord Lin… I’m so envious!” Gao Wan couldn’t help but say.

“Sigh, Brother Ji Bo deserves it. If we work hard, one day we might also earn Lord Lin’s recognition!” Jiateng Ying said firmly.

“Amitabha, Brother Jiateng is right. Without trials, how can one see the Buddha?” Jin Xuan softly recited a Buddhist chant, nodding in agreement.

“Pfft!”

“Lord Lin is way more handsome than the Buddha!” Yao Yunxi, who had been quiet until now, teased.

Although these prodigies had already offered Lin Ao Tian extremely valuable treasures.

They had also received immense benefits in return.

And they all understood that unless Lin Ao Tian personally acknowledged them, they would never truly be considered his followers.

In mid-air.

The Void Emperor smiled after hearing Lin Ao Tian’s response.

Then he turned, his ancient gaze falling on the kneeling members of the Ji Clan.

Ji Daotian trembled, a trace of sorrow in his eyes.

He could tell that the Void Emperor’s remnant was about to disappear.