"Status: Updated to Chapter 2155: Shennongjia is a living creature!"
"Synopsis:
Who is he? He is the man standing at the apex of order! He is also a being who instills fear in everyone! The first taboo myth to leave Paradise Island! He commands monstrous power, possesses wealth rivaling a nation, and is invincible in this world! The Heavenly King of the Nine Provinces has returned, and all living beings prostrate before him!"
Chapter 1: Respectfully Seeing Off the Dark Son of Heaven!
There is such a place in the world—it does not exist on any map, and satellites cannot find it.
It is called Paradise Island.
It is reputed to be the sanctuary for the world's power elite!
No matter how grave a crime you commit, once you enter Paradise Island, all laws and rules are ignored, and no one in the entire world dares to touch you!
Once upon a time, thirty thousand coalition forces from Western nations attempted to level Paradise Island, but the entire army was wiped out...
Many factions and martial arts masters wanted to destroy Paradise Island, but without exception, every single one failed.
Yet the price was that once you entered, you had to stay here forever!
Because there were the unbeatable Ten Island Guardians!
Yet today, the myth that no one had ever left Paradise Island was shattered!
The one who broke it was a man whom everyone on Paradise Island called the "Dark Son of Heaven"—Ye Lingtian!
There is a saying passed down on Paradise Island: There are two things in this world that cannot be looked at directly—one is the sun, and the other is the Dark Son of Heaven.
"Respectfully seeing off the Dark Son of Heaven!"
...
Everyone on Paradise Island stood together, adopting a posture of devout worship, and shouted in unison.
With frantic and reverent gazes, everyone looked at the god in their hearts!
They used their highest etiquette to bid farewell to the King of Kings.
Arriving at the exit, the Ten Island Guardians were already waiting with dozens of people.
They were the representatives of everyone on Paradise Island!
"Dark Son of Heaven, from now on, the most powerful assassin organization in the world is at your command!"
"Dark Son of Heaven, from now on, the most powerful mercenary syndicate in the world is at your command!"
...
These people were either kings of assassins or emperors of mercenaries, and they all vied to have Ye Lingtian take over their organizations.
Finally, an old man excitedly grasped Ye Lingtian's hand: "Dark Son of Heaven, as long as you accept this card, one-tenth of the wealth in this world will belong to you! The Black Gold Consortium, Northern Europe's premier financial group, will serve you alone!"
Before this old fellow was imprisoned, he was known as the Bill Gates of the dark world.
His wealth was so vast that describing it as rivaling a nation was an understatement.
Ye Lingtian accepted it.
These things were completely useless on Paradise Island, but they would be immensely useful outside.
The Ten Island Guardians looked at Ye Lingtian with complicated expressions.
Paradise Island could confine everything in this world, but the only thing it could not confine was the man before them!
"Rumble..."
The Gate of Paradise—capable of withstanding nuclear weapons—slowly opened.
"Actually, I could have defeated all of you when I was fourteen!"
He had already left, but his voice echoed from afar!
The bodies of the Ten Island Guardians trembled violently!
"Whew!"
Leaving Paradise Island, Ye Lingtian's thoughts soared!
He was originally the young master of the Longdu Ye Family, the premier clan in Dragon Country.
The Longdu Ye Family was hailed as the foremost among a hundred clans.
The family was brimming with talent, their influence spanning the military, business, and political spheres.
His father, Ye Xiaokun, possessed astonishing talent and was the primary heir to the head of the Ye Clan!
Ye Lingtian should have enjoyed boundless glory, born with a golden spoon in his mouth.
Regrettably, he was merely an illegitimate son!
The Ye Family disdained Zhou Xueqing for her humble and lowly background, deeming her unworthy of marrying into the Ye Clan.
They even believed that the bastard in her womb would contaminate the Ye Family bloodline, and vowed never to let it be born, determined to get rid of both mother and son.
A pregnant Zhou Xueqing fled Longdu, surviving over a hundred assassination attempts through sheer narrow escapes.
Later in Jiangcheng, she was helped by her best friend, He Wenqian, and gave birth to Ye Lingtian.
He Wenqian also became Ye Lingtian's godmother.
In order not to implicate He Wenqian, Zhou Xueqing fled abroad with Ye Lingtian.
At that critical juncture of life and death, she unexpectedly ran into the master of Paradise Island!
At Zhou Xueqing's earnest plea, the master of Paradise Island brought Ye Lingtian back to Paradise Island.
She left Ye Lingtian a note—he must stay on Paradise Island for the rest of his life, never harbor the thought of leaving, and certainly never think of seeking revenge on the Ye Family!
Yet how could Ye Lingtian possibly spend his entire life on Paradise Island?
He had to go out to find his mother, and he had to go out to exact revenge!
The rule of Paradise Island was simple: you could leave, provided you defeated the Ten Island Guardians!
Yet the guardians were far too powerful!
No one could defeat them!
Ever since he could remember, defeating the guardians had been Ye Lingtian's goal.
He took the master of Paradise Island as his mentor and mastered heaven-defying skills.
In truth, he could have defeated the guardians at age fourteen!
Yet he waited another six years because he needed the ley lines beneath Paradise Island to suppress the Innate Fire Poison within his body!
Someone had planted the Innate Fire Poison before he was even born!
By the time the master of Paradise Island discovered it, it was already too late; it could only be suppressed, not eradicated!
His departure now was also connected to the fact that the local ley lines had been exhausted and could no longer suppress his Innate Fire Poison.
Over the next few months.
Ye Lingtian searched for his mother's whereabouts while taking over organizations like the Black Gold Consortium, subduing a group of bigwigs as his subordinates.
He also casually washed the global Top 100 God of War rankings in blood, along with the supreme powerhouses on the assassin and mercenary leaderboards, avenging and clearing the names of old friends from Paradise Island.
However, clues about his mother were virtually nonexistent; everything pointed toward Dragon Country!
Subsequently, Ye Lingtian contacted his godmother and prepared to return to Dragon Country.
Before returning to Dragon Country, the Black Gold Consortium laid out its plans in advance, making a high-profile entry into Jiangcheng, Dragon Country, causing a massive sensation.
Ye Lingtian brought only the Black Emperor—leader of the four great emperors of the Western dark world and controller of the Black Gold Consortium—back to the country.
He was now Ye Lingtian's servant!
This return to the country—
First, to find his mother;
Second, to repay the kindness of his godmother;
Third, to seek a method to suppress the Innate Fire Poison;
Fourth, to exact revenge!
On the private jet, as they were about to reach Jiangcheng.
The Black Emperor suddenly received a major piece of news.
"Master! The four Guardian Gods of War of Dragon Country have jointly led all the powerhouses from the four Halls of the Gods of War to stop you from entering Dragon Country!"
"Those who block me shall die!"
Ye Lingtian uttered only this single sentence.
Jiangcheng International Airport.
He Wenqian, her husband Chen Guiyuan, and their daughter Chen Xiaoran were waiting.
"What? Mom, you let a completely unrelated man move into our house?"
Chen Xiaoran could not fathom a strange male suddenly moving into her home.
He Wenqian, on the other hand, was full of excitement: "What do you mean, completely unrelated? That is my godson, and he is even betrothed to you."
"Mom, I firmly disagree with this matter!"
Chen Xiaoran was one of the Four Beauties of Jiangcheng and a university campus belle, with countless suitors.
Her father, Chen Guiyuan, was even a tycoon in Jiangcheng with a net worth of tens of billions.
This gave Chen Xiaoran exceptionally high standards!
She looked down on all the top prodigies in Jiangcheng!
At the very least, they had to be top prodigies from the Beijing or Shanghai circles!
Her ideal type was the Kunlun God of War of Dragon Country!
He ranked first on the global Top 100 God of War rankings!
When He Wenqian mentioned Ye Lingtian, she subconsciously compared him to the Kunlun God of War.
It was the difference between heaven and earth.
And he was going to move into her house, under the same roof?
And marry her?
Unbearable!
Chen Guiyuan spoke up: "Wanting to marry my daughter is not that simple! He has to show heaven-shaking capability or background! At the very least, he has to surpass me!"
He Wenqian was about to say something when the airport suddenly descended into chaos.
Countless men in black appeared.
The airport was sealed off.
No one was allowed to enter or leave.
Armored vehicles appeared one after another, densely packed, surrounding the perimeter of the airport.
"This belongs to the Kunlun Hall of the Gods of War!"
Chen Xiaoran, who was familiar with the Kunlun God of War, cried out in alarm.
"This is the Tiance Hall of the Gods of War!"
"The Asura Hall of the Gods of War..."
"The Yinlong Hall of the Gods of War..."
Exclamation after exclamation escaped her lips.
Chapter 2: The Four Gods of War Block the Way!
Upon learning that the supreme demon king who had washed the global Top 100 God of War rankings, assassin leaderboard, and mercenary rankings in blood was coming to Dragon Country.
The four Guardian Gods of War of Dragon Country hurriedly rushed to the Jiangcheng Airport to block him.
They absolutely could not allow Ye Lingtian to set foot on Dragon Country soil.
The plane landed.
After Ye Lingtian and the Black Emperor stepped off.
Across the massive airport, not a single plane took off or landed.
Before them stood a dense mass of powerhouses.
They formed battle arrays, poised and battle-ready, glaring fixedly ahead.
The four figures at the head, merely by standing there, gave people a crushing sense of oppression akin to Mount Tai bearing down upon them!
Like four towering mountain peaks impossible to scale!
Kunlun God of War, ranked first on the global Top 100 God of War rankings!
Tiance God of War, ranked third on the global Top 100 God of War rankings!
Asura God of War, ranked fifth on the global Top 100 God of War rankings!
Yinlong God of War, ranked sixth on the global Top 100 God of War rankings!
These four figures, whose names struck terror into the hearts of people both at home and abroad, had actually united at all costs today, solely to block Ye Lingtian's entry.
This was also the very first time in history that the four Gods of War of Dragon Country had joined forces!
It was simply because Ye Lingtian's hazard coefficient was far too high!
The highest level in history!
The second, fourth, and seventh ranked warriors on the God of War rankings had all been killed by him!
Therefore, they had gathered all their powerhouses within a short time, purely to intercept him!
Otherwise, Dragon Country might plunge into disaster!
"Please halt, Your Excellency!"
"No matter what your purpose is, you must never set foot in Dragon Country!"
"We have already arranged a private jet for you, please return!"
The Kunlun God of War spoke, attempting to persuade him to turn back.
"I am a citizen of Dragon Country. Am I not even allowed to return to my own country?"
Ye Lingtian sneered.
"Impossible!!!"
"We checked your records; they do not exist! You are not a citizen of Dragon Country! Please turn around and leave!"
The Asura God of War reprimanded sternly.
Ye Lingtian said indifferently: "Step aside!"
If not for the consideration that they were fellow countrymen, anyone daring to block him this way would already be corpses.
"Impossible! You are strictly forbidden from taking a single step into Dragon Country! Turn back!"
The Tiance God of War and Yinlong God of War simultaneously raised their voices, sounding like booming temple bells!
"Turn back!"
"Turn back!"
"Turn back!"
......
Behind them, the tens of thousands of powerhouses from the four Halls of the Gods of War shouted in unison. The sound waves rolled like thunder, their momentum swallowing mountains and rivers.
These were the most elite powerhouses of the four Halls of the Gods of War!
On a battlefield, this momentum alone was enough to scare countless enemies into surrendering.
Yet Ye Lingtian ignored everything before him. He looked at the Kunlun God of War and smiled: "Kid, I remember you. Two years ago, you went to Paradise Island to challenge the guardians! But you lost!"
"Rumble......"
With a single sentence, the expression of the Kunlun God of War shifted drastically.
Two years ago, he fought a supreme battle that deified him, ranking first on the global Top 100 God of War rankings.
Filled with overflowing self-confidence, he went to Paradise Island to challenge the guardians, only to be defeated.
"You, you, you, you...... Could you be someone from Paradise Island?"
The Kunlun God of War stared as if seeing a deity or a demon, his face full of panic.
"Strictly speaking, no. I merely grew up on Paradise Island!"
Ye Lingtian replied.
The Kunlun God of War trembled all over: "Then how on earth did you leave Paradise Island?"
"By defeating the Ten Island Guardians, of course! Isn't that the rule of Paradise Island?"
Ye Lingtian's simple sentence drove the Kunlun God of War to the brink of madness.
Could someone in this world actually defeat the guardians of Paradise Island?
And all ten of them!
He had challenged the guardians and knew better than anyone just how powerful they were!
Like gods or demons!
He was far inferior to even a single one of them!
Ten of them......
Hiss!
The person before him was actually the very first person to ever leave Paradise Island...
The Kunlun God of War was shocked to an incomparable degree!
The other three Gods of War were also well-versed in everything concerning Paradise Island, and they were likewise scared out of their wits!
This......
All four Gods of War began to tremble!
"Step aside! I do not wish to repeat myself!"
Ye Lingtian's voice cracked like spring thunder.
"But......"
The four Gods of War hesitated slightly.
"Bang!"
Ye Lingtian said nothing more, merely tapping the ground lightly with his right foot.
"Rumble......"
Instantly, a force capable of splitting the earth surged and swept outward.
It instantly enveloped the four Gods of War and everyone behind them.
"Boom!"
At that moment, every single person felt as though a mountain was pressing down upon them.
This force descended with rolling coercion.
Like terrifying heavenly might, no one could resist it.
"Thud!"
"Thud!"
......
One by one, their bodies were bent under the pressure, and their legs buckled to the ground.
In the end, even the four Gods of War could not withstand the rolling coercion and dropped to their knees.
A shocking scene unfolded before them—everyone knelt before Ye Lingtian with expressions of agony.
Following that, right under their very eyes, Ye Lingtian walked out of the airport.
Everyone wanted to stop him, but they were utterly powerless.
The four Gods of War looked at one another with helpless expressions.
It wasn't that they were unwilling to stop him; the gap in strength was simply too vast.
With Ye Lingtian acting like a heavenly deity, how could they possibly block him?
Now they finally understood why Ye Lingtian was the very first entity to ever leave Paradise Island...
"I have come to Dragon Country merely to handle personal matters. None of you are to come and harass me; otherwise, execution without pardon!"
"Little Hei, handle the rest!"
Ye Lingtian had already vanished from their sight.
Yet his ringing, bell-like voice clearly reached everyone's ears, resounding like a deafening warning.
Afterward, the four Gods of War discussed with the Black Emperor, deciding to host a grand welcome ceremony for Ye Lingtian's arrival!
They would show goodwill to Ye Lingtian, becoming friends rather than enemies.
The Black Emperor agreed.
His master deserved this level of spectacle!
Outside.
He Wenqian and the other two looked anxious, desperately wanting to know what had happened inside.
The four Guardian Gods of War and the four Halls of the Gods of War had personally descended and sealed off the airport.
Something major must have happened.
The crucial point was that Ye Lingtian's flight had just landed.
At that moment, a tall figure appeared.
Before coming, Ye Lingtian had checked the background information on his godmother's family, making it easy to recognize them.
"Godmother!"
Approaching He Wenqian, Ye Lingtian called out.
"Ah?"
He Wenqian was stunned, carefully sizing up Ye Lingtian.
Indeed, she could trace the shadows of both Ye Xiaokun and Zhou Xueqing in his features.
"You're Lingtian? You've grown up! Wonderful, simply wonderful!"
He Wenqian wept tears of joy and hugged Ye Lingtian.
Ye Lingtian was deeply moved; this was not only his godmother, but also his savior!
Without her!
He would have died long ago!
"Godfather! I've heard of your reputation all the way abroad, the Medical King of Jiangcheng!"
"Xiaoran, little sister! You've grown so pretty! Truly one of the Four Beauties of Jiangcheng!"
Ye Lingtian greeted the other two as well.
They were the saviors of his mother and himself, which was why he treated them with such courtesy.
Where else would anyone else receive this kind of treatment?
"Hmm."
Chen Guiyuan, who had been observing the entire time, responded indifferently.
Given his status as the Medical King of Jiangcheng, naturally he felt no warmth toward a suddenly popped-up impoverished youth.
In his eyes, Ye Lingtian possessed zero value.
Naturally, he couldn't muster any interest in such a person.
Especially knowing that his wife harbored the intention of marrying their daughter off to him, he felt even less favorably toward Ye Lingtian.
"Hmph!"
Chen Xiaoran gave a light scoff.
In her view, Ye Lingtian was simply someone who couldn't survive outside and had come running back to cling to their family.
Judging from his greetings just now, he had clearly done thorough research and preparation.
He was clearly determined to sponge off their family.
She would never allow an outsider to move into her home!
"Right, Tian'er, what on earth happened inside the airport? It was completely sealed off."
He Wenqian asked out of curiosity.
Ye Lingtian had just come out of the airport, so he might know what was going on inside.
Chen Guiyuan and Chen Xiaoran also leaned in closer.
Chapter 3: They're Kneeling Right Now!
"Oh, that matter? The four Gods of War of Dragon Country tried to stop me from entering the country!"
Ye Lingtian's casual remark caused the expressions of all three to change drastically.
"Pfft! What nonsense are you spouting? Mom, look at what kind of person this is! He can even blow such bragging bullshit!"
Chen Xiaoran was already dissatisfied, and upon hearing this, she immediately vented her frustration.
Chen Guiyuan's expression darkened as well.
He Wenqian was completely dumbfounded!
How could this child be like this?
So unreliable!
The four Gods of War joining forces for the first time in history to block someone?
Just what kind of status would you have to possess for that?
Even the all-powerful Ye Family was probably far from capable of pulling off something like that!
Even though they were a wealthy clan in Jiangcheng with assets exceeding ten billion, to them, the four Guardian Gods of War were as illusory as myths—figures they could never possibly touch.
"Heh, even if the four Gods of War tried to block you, you think you could just walk out?"
Chen Xiaoran was determined to puncture Ye Lingtian's lies!
"Oh, they're kneeling right now!"
Ye Lingtian said indifferently.
"Mom! Did you hear that?"
Chen Xiaoran grew frantic.
Was this guy a lunatic?
Daring to say anything that comes to mind?
If he moved into her house, would there be any peace left?
And he wanted to marry her!
Unimaginable!
"Sigh!"
Chen Guiyuan also wore a dissatisfied expression.
What he detested most were unreliable people who spewed lies!
In the business world, such people were the least grounded.
"Alright, Tian'er, you're just joking! We'll talk once we get home!"
He Wenqian urged them along.
Ultimately, the group boarded a stretched Lincoln.
Chen Xiaoran turned her head away and began reviewing documents.
Because tomorrow she was going to participate in the interview for the Black Gold Consortium.
The Black Gold Consortium was entering Dragon Country for the very first time, causing a sensation throughout Jiangcheng and even the entire Dragon Country.
Countless people were fighting tooth and nail just to get into the Black Gold Consortium!
It was exceptionally difficult to enter!
He Wenqian couldn't help saying, "Xiaoran, why aren't you talking to Tian'er? Tian'er is a guest, be a bit more enthusiastic!"
"Fine, don't blame me then!"
Chen Xiaoran turned her head back, looked at Ye Lingtian, and asked, "What is your educational background?"
Ye Lingtian replied, "I never went to school!"
He had grown up on Paradise Island since childhood; where would he have gone to school?
"Ah? Never went to school?"
Even Chen Guiyuan was stunned by this.
An illiterate!
How could this ever be a match for his daughter?
Chen Xiaoran chuckled and continued asking, "Then what is your current job?"
"I don't have a job either!"