God-Tier Fishing System - Chapter 402
Chapter 402: Chapter 402
But even if she was not an Ultimate Supreme—
At the very least, she stood at the Peak of the Upper Supreme Realm.
That alone was enough to make one’s heart tremble.
“The Holy Lord of the Holy Land of Endless Mountains in Skyreach Territory—Atlas Ashmount.”
Atlas straightened his back and spoke calmly, suppressing the turbulence in his heart.
“I wonder who this young lady is, and why she wishes to interfere in the affairs of my Endless Mountains Holy Land?”
Although the woman before him radiated terrifying pressure and might very well be stronger than him, Atlas could not afford to lose momentum.
This was Skyreach Territory.
His home ground.
Countless disciples were secretly watching from the surrounding mountains. As the Holy Lord, if he showed even a trace of fear, how would he maintain his authority?
“Who am I?”
The woman’s lips curved slightly, her eyes carrying a trace of mockery.
“Are you deaf?”
“Zeon is the Prince of the Verdant Lantern Empire—my younger brother.”
“Who do you think I am?”
Her voice was calm, yet every word landed like a heavy hammer.
As she stepped down from the sky, a ball of crimson flame appeared beneath her feet with each step.
The flames condensed into the vague outline of stairs, forming a blazing path through the void.
“Prince of the Verdant Lantern Empire…!”
Atlas Ashmount’s brows knitted tightly.
He turned to look at Zeon, his expression growing grave.
He truly couldn’t understand—
How could this seemingly unreliable fellow actually be a prince of the Verdant Lantern Empire?
But then again, the Verdant Lantern Empire had countless princes and princesses.
Not all of them were favored.
Only those with outstanding talent and ability would be nurtured by the imperial clan. The rest would be sidelined, eventually sent to some remote territory as nominal rulers.
This was the cruel reality of the imperial house.
Atlas had only truly paid attention to two members of the Verdant Lantern royal family.
One was Prince Leon Verdant, the heir apparent.
The other—
Was the Eldest Princess, Liora Verdant.
Leon Verdant’s talent and strength needed no explanation.
As for Liora Verdant—
She was famous across the continent for a different reason.
Her cultivation talent was monstrous.
From a young age, she crushed all peers within the Verdant Lantern Empire. No one of her generation could rival her.
She had never failed in cultivation.
Not once.
She was a peerless genius unseen for thousands of years in the Verdant Lantern royal family.
A proud daughter of heaven, widely believed to have the greatest chance of stepping onto the Emperor Path in the next few hundred years.
On the Verdant Lantern Empire’s list of geniuses—
Liora Verdant ranked first.
She had cultivated for just over a hundred years.
Yet her current strength might already surpass his own.
When Atlas realized this—
His heart sank slightly.
He raised his hands and asked cautiously, “The Verdant Lantern Empire has many princes and princesses. May I ask… who exactly are you?”
The woman answered lightly, her tone indifferent yet noble.
“Verdant Lantern Empire—Liora Verdant.”
“…!”
Atlas’s mind buzzed.
For a brief instant, it felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck his head.
Liora Verdant?!
Of all people—
He had encountered the most troublesome one.
The corners of Atlas’s mouth twitched slightly.
This… was real trouble.
If it were some unfavored prince or princess, he would still have room to maneuver.
But the woman before him—
Was the most favored Eldest Princess of the Verdant Lantern Empire.
He didn’t dare to show the slightest disrespect.
“It turns out to be Her Highness, the Eldest Princess of the Verdant Lantern Empire.”
Atlas Ashmount cupped his hands, his posture immediately becoming respectful.
“I failed to recognize you earlier. Please forgive me for not welcoming you properly.”
“I was unaware of the Ninth Prince’s identity just now. That was entirely an accident. Any offense was unintentional—please forgive me.”
Even his tone had softened considerably.
At the side, Isolde Stonebridge’s lips parted slightly in shock.
She hadn’t expected Zeon to truly be the Ninth Prince.
And to think—
He had even summoned the Eldest Princess herself.
Who in Skyreach Territory dared offend Liora Verdant?
Setting aside her background—
Her personal strength alone was enough to suppress countless Holy Lords.
Judging from her aura, she was even stronger than her own master.
Isolde didn’t feel uncomfortable with Atlas’s sudden change in attitude.
This was simply how the world worked.
Strength was supreme.
Although the Endless Mountains Holy Land ruled Skyreach Territory, it was still insignificant compared to the colossal Verdant Lantern Empire.
Even the Owner of the Blood Tavern or the Pavilion Master of Myriad Treasure Pavilion would treat Liora Verdant with courtesy.
Only those who knew how to bend and stretch could truly lead a force.
“Hmm?”
Liora Verdant glanced at Atlas Ashmount, a faint cold smile on her lips.
“I don’t recall you having this attitude earlier.”
“…”
Atlas Ashmount lowered his head, silent.
After a moment, he forced a smile.
“You are right. I was at fault earlier.”
He then turned toward Zeon and cupped his hands deeply.
“Ninth Prince, I sincerely apologize. I acted recklessly just now.”
Zeon almost burst out laughing at the sudden reversal.
He really didn’t want to bully anyone.
“Now that you acknowledge your mistake,” Zeon said casually, folding his arms, “is there still a problem with me cultivating beneath Heavenly Lake?”
“No problem at all,” Atlas replied immediately.
“The Ninth Prince may cultivate here for as long as he wishes.”
“Do you still want the artifact?” Zeon asked again, smiling faintly.
“No, no, of course not,” Atlas waved his hands repeatedly.
“That was merely a joke. Please don’t take it to heart.”
“These are the items I took earlier. I’ll return them now—double the amount.”
With a wave of his hand, Atlas signaled Isolde.
Isolde returned the items Zeon had previously offered.
Not only that—
Atlas also added ten Mahayana Pills and an Immortal Spiritual Weapon as compensation.
“Haha,” Zeon laughed lightly.
“There’s no reason to take back what I’ve already given.”
“These items will serve as remuneration for the Blood Tavern to cultivate here in the future.”
“You don’t have any objections, do you?”
“None at all,” Atlas replied quickly.
“The Blood Tavern is welcome to come anytime.”
His words were bold.
But inside—
His heart was bleeding.
The Blood Marquis had discovered this place and even brought people to cultivate here.
That alone proved one thing.
This underground area beneath Heavenly Lake was extremely beneficial to Supreme Realm cultivation.
A true paradise.
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