# Chapter 681: Five Terrifying Powers
"Everyone has traveled a long way to come to the Snow Domain Mysterious City, which must have been quite arduous. However, when it comes to our Divine Palace's affairs, it seems it's not yet your turn to concern yourselves."
From afar, rolling voices came, and then the crowd saw a group of powerful figures approaching in a grand procession. The one at the lead was none other than the Palace Master of the Northern Divine Palace.
The Palace Master of the Northern Divine Palace had come personally. It seemed that those Heavenly Martial Realm experts who had emerged from the crowd truly had come prepared.
Seeing the Palace Master's arrival, Xue Wuchang also breathed a slight sigh of relief. Fortunately, he had arrived in time. If he had been alone here, he would have been absolutely unable to handle so many Heavenly Martial Realm experts. None of these people were mediocre; they were all very strong. If a conflict truly broke out, they could probably eliminate him, Xue Wuchang, in an instant.
He understood very well that the other side had not attacked only because they had concerns. After all, this Snow Domain Mysterious City was within their Divine Palace's sphere of influence. The other side had come from afar and did not dare to take things to the extreme.
"So it's Palace Master Beiming who has arrived."
Those Heavenly Martial Realm experts clearly recognized the Palace Master of the Northern Divine Palace and could call out his name directly. Since they had already come here, how could they not know the Divine Palace or recognize Beiming, one of the Four Great Palace Masters of the Divine Palace?
"You are all powerful figures from various regions, each ruling your own territories. Now that you have come to our Divine Palace's territory, what is your purpose?"
Beiming swept his gaze coldly over the crowd, feeling quite frustrated in his heart. It seemed that this time, these formidable powers all attached great importance to the matter and had even sent experts to the Snow Domain Mysterious City to observe the Snow Domain Grand Competition that their Divine Palace had created the conditions to hold. This was his oversight.
"Since we are all straightforward people, our purpose in coming here is naturally the same as Palace Master Beiming's. This Snow Domain Grand Competition has produced many geniuses. It won't be easy for the Divine Palace to try to monopolize them all."
At this moment, a figure waved his sleeve, and suddenly a golden dragon robe shimmering with golden light appeared on his body. His entire temperament had also become completely different—grand, with an imposing aura emanating from him.
"Purple-Gold Dragon King, one of the Four Great Dragon Kings of the East Sea. As for the rest of you, you might as well all reveal your identities, so I, Beiming, don't have to guess one by one." Beiming's eyes trembled when he saw this person don the Purple-Gold Dragon Robe. An expert from the East Sea had arrived, and not just any expert—it was the Purple-Gold Dragon King himself, one of the Four Great Dragon Kings, who had come personally.
The others also stopped hiding themselves. They donned their robes or raised their golden crowns, and their auras all changed—noble, powerful.
None of these Heavenly Martial Realm experts were ordinary Heavenly Martial Realm experts.
Moreover, aside from the Divine Palace, they were divided into four factions. Each faction possessed several Heavenly Martial Realm experts. This force was terrifying, especially for the Snow Domain—too terrifying. It was enough to overturn an empire.
Lin Feng also stared at these people. Besides the Purple-Gold Dragon King wearing the Purple-Gold Dragon Robe, there were three other factions. One faction had swords on their backs—ancient long swords strapped to them. Every single person exuded a soaring sword aura that pierced the clouds. None of these people were weaker than Ling Xiao's master in terms of aura. They were all terrifying sword cultivators.
There was another faction whose leading expert exuded a kingly aura similar to Duan Wudao's, with a crown on his head. The kingly aura he casually released was much stronger than Duan Wudao's.
As for the last faction, every single one of them radiated a heart-shaking aura that was somewhat similar to the demonic aura on Lin Feng. Terrifying. Their gazes made people want to shrink back just by looking at them.
"East Sea Dragon Palace, Nine Heavens Sword Sect, Jade Heaven Royal Clan, Fengdu Demon Sect. Good, very good. A small Snow Domain can actually attract all of you to grace it with your presence. It seems I, Beiming, should feel honored."
Beiming's eyes stared at the people before him. His heart was also shaken. When he saw the Purple-Gold Dragon King reveal his true form, he was already quite alarmed. Then he successively recognized the people from the Nine Heavens Sword Sect, the Jade Heaven Royal Clan, and the Fengdu Demon Sect. Four formidable powers, each one as renowned as the Divine Palace, each ruling their own territories. Now, they had all gathered in the Snow Domain.
It seemed that their Divine Palace had miscalculated. They had not anticipated that the other side would pull this move.
"So many geniuses should not all belong to your Divine Palace. Since we are here, let them choose for themselves."
The Purple-Gold Dragon King spoke in a clear, cheerful voice, stating calmly.
At this moment, the hearts of the onlooking crowd trembled once more. They had thought that with the conclusion of the Snow Domain Grand Competition, their hearts would finally calm down. But they never expected that so soon, another shock would descend upon them. Before their eyes, so many terrifying experts had appeared.
Each and every one of them was a powerful Heavenly Martial Realm existence. Even behind the four leaders, the other Heavenly Martial Realm experts were merely followers.
Heavenly Martial Realm terrifying existences, enough to walk sideways in the Snow Domain, standing at the very pinnacle. But now, appearing before them were over a dozen Heavenly Martial Realm experts, some even serving as attendants. It was too shocking.
From Beiming's tone, they could tell that the East Sea Dragon Palace, the Nine Heavens Sword Sect, the Jade Heaven Royal Clan, and the Fengdu Demon Sect that Beiming had mentioned were all superpowers no weaker than the Divine Palace.
One Divine Palace could dominate the Snow Domain and rule it as kings. Now, before them, four powers equally formidable to the Divine Palace had appeared. How could this not shock them? No wonder Beiming said that these people had traveled a long distance and had been mixed in among the crowd.
"How do you want them to choose?" Beiming stared at the Purple-Gold Dragon King. With four powers gathered, it seemed truly difficult for his Divine Palace to monopolize everything.
"Our five powers will each say a few words, and then let them choose for themselves." The Purple-Gold Dragon King spoke, then looked at the other three powers. "What do you all think?"
"I have no objections." The people from the Nine Heavens Sword Sect responded.
"Agreed." The Jade Heaven Royal Clan and the Fengdu Demon Sect both nodded.
"Then who will speak first?" Beiming looked at the four powers and asked.
"Since the Divine Palace is the host, you, Beiming, go first." The Purple-Gold Dragon King said.
Beiming's expression darkened, and then he looked at the crowd, speaking slowly: "Our Divine Palace called for the Snow Domain Grand Competition in the Snow Domain, always helping everyone improve their cultivation and strength. I believe everyone has witnessed this with their own eyes. You are all geniuses of the Snow Domain. Naturally, our Divine Palace has the intention to recruit you. If you are willing to join our Divine Palace, we will certainly treat you generously. Of course, even if you are unwilling to join the Divine Palace, we will not force you. I only hope that you can help our Divine Palace with one matter. This matter is also the purpose of their coming here. I hope you will all consider it carefully."
Beiming's voice was clear and polite, without an aggressive tone. Join the Divine Palace, and the Divine Palace would treat you well. Do not join the Divine Palace, and they would absolutely not force you. As for holding the Snow Domain Grand Competition, it was only to get them to help the Divine Palace with one matter. The other four formidable powers had also come for this reason.
"Palace Master Beiming has finished speaking, right? Then let me go next." The Purple-Gold Dragon King smiled, and then his gaze fell directly on Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, our East Sea Dragon Palace is the overlord of the East Sea Empire. And the East Sea Empire is a mid-grade empire, countless times more powerful than your Snow Domain's four low-grade empires. Such a formidable force is controlled by our East Sea Dragon Palace. You can imagine how strong our power is."
The Purple-Gold Dragon King spoke, directly addressing Lin Feng, explaining the strength of the East Sea Dragon Palace. This made the crowd understand that the East Sea Dragon Palace was actually the overlord of the mid-grade East Sea Empire, while the four empires of their Snow Domain were merely low-grade empires.
The gap between a low-grade empire and a mid-grade empire was like the gap between a vassal state and a low-grade empire—immeasurably vast.
"Our East Sea Dragon Palace's martial souls are dragon souls, and the techniques we cultivate are also related to true dragons. As for you, Lin Feng, the martial soul you possess is the Nine Dragons Heaven Devourer, a type of azure dragon. If you join our Dragon Palace, after being refined and polished, you will surely become a great talent. At that time, heavenly-grade techniques and martial skills will be yours to choose from."
The Purple-Gold Dragon King seemed to have prepared in advance. His words were full of temptation, causing Beiming's expression to turn unpleasant. Compared to the Purple-Gold Dragon King's targeted approach toward Lin Feng and the tempting conditions he offered one by one, the words he had spoken were far less enticing.
"In short, Lin Feng, even if you do not join our Dragon Palace, our East Sea Dragon Palace is willing to make you a guest elder. At that time, the Four Great Dragon Kings or even the Dragon Lord himself will personally guide your cultivation. This is absolutely a great opportunity for you. Think it over carefully."