"Xueshi!"
The Nine Nether Desolation Lord glared and rose, his eyes burning with killing intent. "Xueshi, do you truly believe that by virtue of your Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body and reaching the peak Nirvana realm, you can stand on equal footing with this old man?"
"What is not yours, will never be yours!"
"Well said!"
The Xueshi Desolation Lord's face turned cold. "What is not yours, will never be yours. It is useless no matter how you occupy it. This venerable one has invested immense effort. It is truly heaven's favor that a figure like you can emerge from the Barbaric Lands!"
"Nine Nether, I want this body of yours!"
"You... seek death!"
The Nine Nether Desolation Lord let out a cold shout and his palm suddenly lunged forward. In an instant, his palm transformed into a claw. A surge of immense Yuan force formed a giant claw, like a sharp sword, and fiercely descended upon the Xueshi Desolation Lord.
"Boom!"
The sudden turn of events truly shocked many martial artists. The grand ceremony had not even begun, and the Nine Nether Desolation Lord and Xueshi Desolation Lord were already engaged in battle.
The giant claw ripped downwards fiercely. Around the Xueshi Desolation Lord, a thick, blood-black aura erupted. Strands of dark,幽 (you - profound/dark) energy spread outwards. Resounding explosions echoed across the entire plaza, causing the ground to crumble and collapse.
"Nine Nether, a few months ago, I was merely unwell, which allowed you to escape by chance. Today, you are certain to die!"
"Bang!"
A spectral glow exploded, and a terrifying Yuan force storm swept across the sky. The Nine Nether Desolation Lord rose and stepped into the void. The Undying Nine-Headed Bird materialized, its nine heads like blazing suns, making the entire world appear as if ten suns were in the sky.
"Boom~~"
The two fought fiercely. Vast Yuan forces surged in the heavens, akin to a raging, churning ocean, waves endlessly cresting.
As they battled with increasing ferocity, they gradually moved away from Nine Nether Mountain, leaving only the turbulent clouds in the sky.
"The remnant soul of that Five Yang Venerable has completely fused with the Emperor's Corpse. The Nine Nether Desolation Lord is no match for him!"
Guo Xin watched the ten suns blazing in the sky and the dark, spectral sea crackling with lightning. His expression was grave. If this Emperor's Corpse truly managed to seize the Nine Nether Desolation Lord's body, the Five Yang Venerable's power would be unfathomable.
"If the Five Yang Venerable does not appear, could this Emperor's Corpse really succeed so easily?"
Li Bai looked at the grim-faced Guo Xin.
"It's hard to say. It depends on whether the Nine Nether Desolation Lord still has any hidden cards!"
Guo Xin shook his head. "After all, what is attached to that Emperor's Corpse is merely a wisp of the Five Yang Venerable's remnant soul."
"Hmph!"
Just as all the martial artists from the myriad tribes were immersed in the celestial phenomena unfolding in the distance, a cold snort drew all their gazes.
Behold, the Blood Heaven Demonic Spider Demon Ancestor, holding a wine cup, glared fiercely at Guo Xin and Li Bai. His gaze then shifted to Young Master Bei Li. "The Nine Nether Desolation Lord is truly regressing with age!"
"Now, even some trash dares to stand on equal footing with our tribes!"
Guo Xin and Li Bai's brows furrowed slightly. They retracted their gaze from the sky and looked towards the Blood Heaven Demonic Spider Demon Ancestor.
At this moment, the Blood Heaven Demonic Spider Demon Ancestor emanated a strong demonic aura. His cultivation had long since reached the Nirvana realm.
Beside him, the newly appointed Blood Phoenix Lion Demon Ancestor narrowed his eyes, a cold smirk playing on his lips as he looked at the two of them.
"Demon Ancestor, the Great Han are guests we invited. Do you truly not give Nine Nether any face?"
Young Master Bei Li's face turned grim.
"Hmph, humans are merely low-class, lowly tribes. They should be our blood food. They have merely exploited a loophole and occupied vast territories, yet they dare to call themselves top powers in the current Barbaric Lands!"
"Are you relying on the two of you in the Nirvana realm?"
The Blood Phoenix Lion Demon Ancestor's voice was chilling.
"You..."
Young Master Bei Li clenched his fists. He dared not make a move. The two figures in black robes standing before the two Demon Ancestors made him deeply wary. He had long since reached the Nirvana realm, yet he could not fathom these two figures in black robes.
"Youngster Yang Hao dares to presumptuously occupy the Primordial Desolate Domain. Truly arrogant!"
The Blood Heaven Demonic Spider Demon Ancestor scoffed, his killing intent no longer concealed.
"You!"
"Presumptuous!"
Li Bai's eyes flashed with cold light. Three inches of his sword were instantly drawn.
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"Commander, the Skeleton Teleportation Array in Di Prefecture has been experiencing particularly intense Yuan force fluctuations recently, showing signs of constructing a teleportation channel!"
In Di Prefecture, to the northeast of the Great Han Dynasty, the Qiongqi Legion, currently under the command of Meng Tian, was stationed here, strictly guarding the eerie Skeleton Teleportation Array.
At this moment, within the grand hall of the Di Prefecture Governor's mansion, Meng Tian was studying the northeastern direction, a portion of the territory that was once the Heavenly Demon Desolation Domain. Although the three major powers of the Barbaric Lands were currently at peace, it was not a bad idea to be prepared for the unexpected.
"Skeleton Teleportation Array?"
Meng Tian turned around and looked at the soldier below. This Skeleton Teleportation Array had been set up by the Five Yang Venerable for several months. In the past, only faint wisps of Yuan force had circulated, with no anomalies.
Now, on the day of the Nine Nether Desolation's grand ceremony, the dormant Skeleton Teleportation Array was showing signs of forming a teleportation array. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Are there any anomalies with the teleportation arrays in Gu Prefecture and Yu Prefecture?"
"Commander, the teleportation arrays in Gu Prefecture and Yu Prefecture are also experiencing the same."
The soldier respectfully reported.
"Are they activating simultaneously?"
Meng Tian turned around, took a brush, and began to sketch the locations of all six Skeleton Teleportation Arrays in the Barbaric Lands on the map.
These five teleportation arrays showed no discernible pattern, as if the Five Yang Venerable had set them up randomly.
However, of the six teleportation arrays, only one was located in the Blood Spring Desolation Domain controlled by the Emperor's Corpse. The rest were within the Great Han Dynasty and Nine Nether Mountain.
What could be the reason for this?
"Has the Supervising Official of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau been ordered to investigate?"
Meng Tian turned around and said in a low voice.
"Reporting to the Commander, Lord Yuan Tiangang of the Imperial Astronomical Bureau has already investigated. He said that the teleportation array will be completed within one or two days, possibly even sooner."
"Order Hua Mulan, the Commander of the Second Legion of the Qiongqi Legion, to lead her troops and station them in full force for strict defense. Regardless of what emerges from this place, kill them all without fail!"
"Order Dugu Xin, the Commander of the First Legion of the Qiongqi Legion, to lead his troops and immediately rush to the junction of Yu Prefecture, Di Prefecture, and Blood Spring Desolation Domain!"
Meng Tian looked at the map. This Skeleton Teleportation Array hidden in the Blood Spring Desolation Domain was within the territory controlled by the Blood Phoenix Lion, and was only two thousand li away from the Great Han territory. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, preemptive measures were necessary.
"Order Fu Hao, the Commander of the Third Legion of the Qiongqi Legion, to lead her troops and be stationed at the Di Prefecture Governor's mansion, awaiting my command!"
"Yes, Commander!"
The soldier immediately bowed respectfully.