The Supreme God of Martial Arts novel Chapter 390

The emperor entered the hall and sat on the golden throne.

Austin raised his head slightly and looked at him.

Based on his appearance, the emperor looked about forty years old, yet he still bore the majestic aura of a ruler. His facial features were well sculpted and firmly outlined on his square-shaped face. However, what impressed Austin most was his eyes. That optical pair

seemed to have the function of attracting any shine and glimmer as the lights in the whole throne hall all converged on his eyes. He owned a pair of eyes which glistened like fire.

The emperor sat on an unconventional way––an odd manner for a royalty––yet he still exuded an oppressive aura and feeling among his subordinates.

The hall turned silent as soon as he entered and settled himself on the throne. It was actually overtly quiet, solemn, and grave at the same time.

"Do you know what cultivation base the emperor has reached?"

Maria, who was standing next to Austin, suddenly asked out of curiosity.

"Oh? What cultivation base?"

After hearing Maria's question, Austin also turned extremely curious. The emperor indeed exalted a regal air and quality, but in terms of cultivation base in martial arts, Austin could not presume it from his appearance.

"The next base after the Earth Realm is the Mysterious Realm, and then the Sky Realm. It is said that the emperor had really reached the Sky Realm!"

Sky Realm!

Austin gasped. The tales were really true?

What followed after the Mysterious Realm was really the Sky Realm?

Austin stayed at the Sun Sect and cultivated martial arts. Sect Leader Theon had reached the Mysterious Realm, so every disciple in that sect deemed that it was the highest cultivation base they could attain in their lifetime. As for the other realms beyond the Mysterious Realm, they knew little about their existence and veracity.

The people of the entire Violet Orchid Empire mostly thought that Mysterious Realm was the topmost realm. They had never thought that the emperor would actually reach an even higher cultivation base.

At that moment, while Austin and Maria stood shocked at their discovery, five masters lined up in a row behind the throne.

The five middle-aged men had all reached the Mysterious Realm. Every one of them exhaled a long and calm breath.

Based on their presence, they were not any ordinary Mysterious Realm cultivators. They seemed more powerful and equipped with bearings of notable cultivators.

Taking Flower Blooming Sect's Elder Xiao as an example––though she had also ascended to the Mysterious Realm, Austin could easily perceive the vital energy force of her. However he could barely judge the momentum of vital energy force emitting from the five masters who were also at the Mysterious Realm. Austin was aware that Elder Xiao was no match for those masters and would absolutely be defeated within just several moves.

Among them stood one person Austin was pretty familiar with––Sect Leader Theon of the Sun Sect.

"Aren't they..."

Something flashed in Austin's mind.

"Five Sect Leaders of the Violet Orchid Empire!"

The emperor slightly turned around and glanced at the five strong cultivators.

"My five courtiers, you respectively manage five sects of my empire and cultivate young talents for the Violet Orchid Empire.

The five sects are indeed the cornerstone of the empire!

Each of you holds the Sect Leader position and contributes a lot for the nation!"

"My majesty, you're exaggerating."

The five all slightly bowed and uttered.

They were dominant in their own sect but showed loyalty to Emperor Arthur.

"I am right. Those five are really the Sect Leaders of the Violet Orchid Empire!

In the entire empire, they are the people who no one dares to offend!"

Austin nodded. He raised his gaze and observed them carefully one by one.

"One of them must be the leader of the Flaming Sun Valley. Each member of the valley now regards me as an enemy.

Aside from that, their elites were even sent to chase and kill me before.

Just as the saying goes, 'It is impolite not to reciprocate." The Flaming Sun Valley is my top enemy, and if my cultivation base becomes higher one day, I will definitely make them suffer. And that will be the only time I can let go of all their sins."

Something glinted in Austin's eyes––the intention to kill someone. Even with the strong desire to do so, he forced himself to hold it back right now.

When the emperor noticed that Austin seemed to be intense, he cast a glance at him. His eyes burst out a flash of holy light and left a ray of aura, locking Austin in his position.

Austin lowered his head as he was overwhelmed. 'The emperor seemed to sense my intention in an instant. He is remarkable!' Austin thought to himself.

Just then, the emperor raised his voice on the young cultivators in the palace hall.

"Young cultivators! Today you are gathered here to participate in this Outstanding Talents Exchange Games organized by the imperial household. You will be the future strength of the Violet Orchid Empire!

I'm so delighted to see you participate in the games!

As you know, our Violet Orchid Empire lies in the Dark West Land. On this immense land stretches thirteen empires in total.

Every empire is founded on martial art skills and holds the Outstanding Talents Exchange Games every few years to evaluate the fighting skills of young cultivators in their own nation.

Therefore, if you are strong and the empire is strong; if you are weak and the empire is weak too."

Emperor Arthur spoke with conviction. Every word and sentence was ingrained in everyone's mind and heart.

Everyone in the hall listened attentively, worried about what they would miss from the emperor's speech.