Divine Emperor of Death

Davis descended along with the woman who led him to the ground level. The latter looked at him and saw his pupils shrink. However, she didn't find it odd but natural, raising her hand to point at him.

"Rude outsider. Lower your gaze in front of Mistress Zahara, and don't raise them unless given permission. Otherwise, your head would no longer be above your neck."

Davis's brows narrowed as he turned to look at that woman. Her offensive words went right past his ears while the words that caught his attention was 'Mistress Zahara'.

Was that Flamerose's real name, or was it a disguise?

"What are you looking at? You think the likes of you can profane Mistress Zahara's beauty?" The woman's voice echoed again.

But this time, it no longer sounded pleasant to Davis. Just as he was about to take action, a curious voice echoed.

"What's going on?" Mistress Zahara spoke.

It caused Davis to flinch slightly in her direction. From what he could tell, it was indeed Flamerose. Not only was her aura familiar, but even her voice was the same.

However, she didn't even bother to change her voice while disguised?

Well, considering that no one knew her, he could understand. But truly, just what was going on?

He was tremendously confused, especially after he didn't have hope that he would see Frostrose again, much less Flamerose, those two twin sisters who were taken away by some force.

Nonetheless, hearing Mistress Zahara's voice, that human woman turned around and bowed her head with some reverence.

"Mistress, I found this man hidden in a makeshift immortal cave beside the spring basin. Although I won't go as far as to say that he was trying to peek at us in our leisure time, I figure that he had just become an immortal and was stabilizing his cultivation. He is also probably the robber who plundered the Mid Immortal Grade Plant that was growing near the basin."

Davis inwardly slapped his head.

So it was his action of taking the herb that alerted them of his presence. It was no wonder one of them went out of their way to find the culprit, not that the Mid-Grade Concealment Formation was of any use in front of their senses.

However, he couldn't help but glance at that woman, wondering why she didn't frame him.

'At least she has some integrity...' He felt somewhat better about her, his impression of her slightly improving.

"However, it is unclear how this man was able to enter Mistress's estate when even Immortal Kings would find it difficult to get past the detection formation."

"..." Davis didn't know what to say to that.

The thought that he was in someone else's backyard was reinforced.

Stella Voidfield's mother really be sending him to his death when he thought she saved him, although it was probably accidental. Fortunately, he was strong enough to protect himself, and Flamerose was also here.

He couldn't help but think that this was fate playing with him. After all, how coincidental could their meeting be?

However, he inwardly flinched. The fact that this was Flamerose's estate could mean that he was thrown into the central area of the West Fire Phoenix Prefecture.

It must be known that the West Fire Phoenix Prefecture was their main stronghold. It meant that could be more than one Immortal Emperor here in seclusion.

The feeling of dread tried to overwhelm his cautious nature, but he inwardly shook his head.

'Still... nothing could go wrong. I'll just play along with 'Zahara' and ask what's going on later.'

He still wanted to know how and why Flamerose and Frostrose were taken away.

"Good work, Asra." Mistress Zahara nodded before her gaze fell on Davis.

"What's your name?"

"It's Feng Chu." Davis didn't hesitate to answer.

If people unveiled Dead End, there would be Mo Tian or Feng Chu.

When he had registered himself in the Ghost Tear Hall under the name Dead End, he was Feng Chu, and for Mo Tian, that was when he targeted Haijin Minn.

With him constantly diverting the thoughts of others with fake identities, people might never guess that three people were the same person, much less he was Davis Alstreim or Loret, for that matter. He was also planning for his official entry as Davis Loret in due time. Otherwise, his disguises wouldn't hold much weight.

Only... he hoped that mother tree would keep quiet about it.

"Feng Chu, you have sneaked into my estate and hidden near a hot spring. Do you know that your crime warrants death?"

Davis raised his hands, "I know my wrongs, but I had no choice. A few rogue cultivators or bandits were chasing me, but I used a mysterious talisman to transport myself. However, I got separated from my wife. I must go look for her."

"..."

Everyone's brows fell on the spot. The people aligned to phoenix were quite susceptible when it came to loyalty, and for a moment, everyone couldn't help but want to release Feng Chu as their eyes held a hint of sympathy on their faces.

Mistress Zahara's sharp crimson eyes were on Davis, gleaming at him with more interest.

"That's your story. There's no reason for us to believe that nor give a helping hand. However, considering that your words might be true and noticing that you haven't committed a large enough crime yet, I'll let you go this once."

"Feng Chu thanks Mistress Zahara for her concern and understanding."

Davis perfunctorily replied as he cupped his hands. The others couldn't help but shake their heads, thinking that their mistress was too soft.

"But where are you going to look for your wife?"

"Uhm..." Davis was stunned at Flamerose for a moment. Was there really a need to prod that right now?

Nonetheless, his brain rapidly spun as his mouth spat out some bullshit, "We promised to meet at the Aurora Cloud Gate..."

Everyone raised their brows at his words while Mistress Zahara blinked.

"Oh? You're going to apply to enter?"

"Not really..." Davis took out the recruitment talisman given to him by the Blue Luan Immortal for proof, "One of their disciples invited me to enter."

Looking at a greenish-purple badge with the words: [Recruitment] etched onto it, they became shocked, recognizing the Aurora Cloud Gate's symbol on it. They couldn't help but turn to look at Feng Chu with some renewed impression.

However, Davis blinked at Flamerose's eyes, which had widened. It didn't seem like surprise or awe. Rather...

She swung her hand as she flicked her sleeve, declaring.

"That settles it. I'm going to the Aurora Cloud Gate as well. Prepare the flying boat."

"Mistress..." Asra couldn't help but want to interject, panic visible in her expression.

However, Mistress Zahara glared at her in silence before looking at the other three women, especially the Immortal King human woman.

"Nothing you say will change my mind. Since the Clan Mistress of the Fire Phoenix Clan is decided, I don't want to cause trouble. I will look for someplace else like the Aurora Cloud Gate, but my heart stays with the Fire Phoenix Clan."

"That's redundant. Once you enter the Aurora Cloud Gate, you would be considered one of theirs and would have to help them in disputes against us. If you say otherwise, then you'll be considered a traitor and dealt with appropriately."

"Then I'll just stay neutral until the Aurora Cloud Gate goes too far and warrants my betrayal."

Mistress Zahara declared with an amused tone.

The Immortal King woman and the others couldn't help but nod to each other as they smiled, thinking that their mistress was as daring as ever.