The Overlord Demon Emperor's utter disregard for everyone present filled the remaining experts with indignation.
Regardless of anything else, they were all absolute top-tier experts in the current world.
Wherever they went, people would treat them with utmost respect, even revering them as supreme beings.
But now, things were different. The Overlord Demon Emperor actually treated them with such disdain.
This caused their pride to suffer a significant blow.
Since this incident occurred at the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect, Ling Jianxiao, as the Sect Master, naturally could not stand idly by.
He roared in anger, "Overlord Demon Emperor, how dare you be so presumptuous!"
"You perished at the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect back then, and you dare to appear here again. Are you not afraid of perishing once more!"
Hearing this, the Overlord Demon Emperor burst into laughter and said, "After such a long time, your human strength hasn't improved much, but your courage has certainly grown!"
"A mere eight-star Grand Unity Golden Immortal dares to act so presumptuously before this seat. I think you are courting death!"
As his words fell, a surge of oppressive dark energy immediately shot towards Ling Jianxiao!
Facing the Demon Emperor's attack, even Ling Jianxiao dared not be the slightest bit careless.
He quickly drew his long sword, rapidly circulated the immortal energy within his body, and then slashed his sword towards the dark energy.
Clang!
Instantly, the sound of metal striking metal reverberated outwards. Even with Ling Jianxiao's strength, he was forced back several steps!
Witnessing this, Wu Tian's heart was filled with shock.
The Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm was divided into ten stars, with a vast difference between each star.
Ling Jianxiao's attainment of eight-star Grand Unity Golden Immortal meant his strength was already terrifying.
Yet, the Overlord Demon Emperor's casual attack could repel Ling Jianxiao. This was simply unbelievable!
Regarding this situation, the Overlord Demon Emperor's expression seemed to carry a hint of regret.
It sighed, as if saying, "As expected, my strength has not fully recovered."
"If it were my peak period, you would be dead by now."
A sense of dread permeated everyone's hearts.
Originally, they had harbored a sliver of hope.
They believed that with so many experts present, if they fought with all their might,
even if they couldn't defeat the Overlord Demon Emperor,
they could at least repel him.
However, seeing how easily the Overlord Demon Emperor could suppress Ling Jianxiao,
they were forced to abandon this perilous judgment.
Ling Jianxiao's strength, among the experts present, was undoubtedly within the top five, if not invincible.
If even he was like this, then what hope was there of dealing with the Overlord Demon Emperor?
The silent atmosphere on the scene only made the Overlord Demon Emperor more arrogant.
It condescendingly addressed everyone, "Although I have just resurrected and have no subordinates,"
"your strength, while nothing to me, if any of you are willing to serve the demon race, you may step forward now."
"I guarantee that when the demon race returns to the mortal realm, these individuals will not be harmed."
The crowd was slightly stunned, and then their faces grew even more furious.
Indeed, the Overlord Demon Emperor's strength surpassed their imagination.
But no matter what, they also possessed their own dignity.
If they were to surrender to the demon race just like that, it was naturally impossible.
Ling Jianxiao angrily declared, "Overlord Demon Emperor, I think you are dreaming!"
"Even if we all die here today, we will never retreat!"
Although others remained silent, they bravely revealed their auras,
effectively conveying their stance.
The Overlord Demon Emperor shook its head and said, "Truly ignorant!"
"You could have all survived, why be so foolish?"
"Survive? Do you take us for three-year-old children?" At this moment, Wu Tian, who had been silent, sneered.
The Overlord Demon Emperor's gaze fell upon him, and then it said dismissively,
"A mere eight-turn Golden Immortal, daring to speak to me like this?"
"Are you eager to be the first to die?"
Hearing this, everyone was startled.
Eight-turn Golden Immortal?
After going to the Sword Tomb, had Wu Tian's strength improved?
But before this, he was clearly only a five-turn Golden Immortal!
Facing the Overlord Demon Emperor's threat, Wu Tian was completely unfazed, and said in a deep voice,
"Your resurrection must have some connection with Chen Shen of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect, right?"
"What?" This statement made Ling Jianxiao's eyes widen in shock.
He quickly asked, "Wu Tian, what do you mean by that? Have you discovered something?"
Wu Tian nodded and said, "Sect Master Ling, haven't you noticed?"
"Within this fellow's body, there is a trace of Chen Shen's aura."
"Therefore, I can be certain that Chen Shen's disappearance is definitely related to it."
These words were like thunder, startling everyone.
They had been so focused on the Overlord Demon Emperor's terrifying power that they hadn't noticed this.
But now, as they investigated carefully, they indeed discovered Chen Shen's aura on the Overlord.
"What, what is going on!" Ling Jianxiao was utterly shocked.
In the sky, the Overlord Demon Emperor let out a cold laugh and said,
"It truly surprises me that you, a mere Golden Immortal, possess such keen perception."
"You are correct, that brat does have something to do with me."
"If it weren't for his help, I probably wouldn't have been able to resurrect!"
These words undoubtedly dealt a greater shock to everyone.
Among them, Ling Jianxiao was naturally the most incredulous.
After all, Chen Shen was a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Divine Sect. For their disciple to collude with the demon race,
this was simply an impossible matter!
The Overlord Demon Emperor continued, "Back then, after the Sword God self-destructed, although he killed me and my eighteen Demon Emperors,"
"he did not completely annihilate us."
"After years of painstaking effort, I gradually condensed a physical body using the residual aura of those eighteen Demon Emperors."
"But unexpectedly, I discovered that to resurrect, I needed the augmentation of immortal energy."
"Later, that fellow named Chen Shen accidentally discovered us."
"I promised him that if he regularly supplied me with immortal energy, I could help him improve his strength."
"He did as I instructed, and thus, today I have resurrected..."
These words were spoken very calmly, but they stirred up a tempest in everyone's hearts.
Ling Jianxiao could not believe such a thing, yet he had to believe it.
After all, a year ago, Chen Shen was only a mid-grade immortal.
But a year later, he had reached the rank of a high-grade immortal.
Such speed was astonishing even to him.
And now, the truth had been revealed. It turned out all of this was related to the Overlord Demon Emperor!
A surge of grief and indignation immediately welled up in Ling Jianxiao's heart.
He clenched his fists, his body trembling slightly, and said,
"Where is that unfilial disciple? Where is he now!"