"Do you truly believe I would willingly become someone's mount?" Tian Long scoffed, his words laced with cold amusement.
"Is that not the case?" The Thunder Clan Chief's brow furrowed. The current scene suggested precisely that, leaving no room for doubt.
"If he truly intended to subdue me, I would never yield!"
Tian Long stated coldly, "Furthermore, in my heart, no one can be my master. I am merely friends with them!"
"Friends?"
The Thunder Clan Chief's brow furrowed further. He chuckled, "I never imagined that the beast race and the human race could be friends!"
"There are many things you cannot imagine!"
Tian Long retorted, "Do not presume to gauge others' feelings with your own ignorance!"
"You..."
The members of the Thunder Roc clan bristled with displeasure, their gazes fixed on Tian Long. Despite being suppressed by the bloodline power, they remained undeterred.
After all, their Thunder Roc clan had once produced divine beasts. It was just that, due to the passage of time, the divine beast bloodline within them had gradually been replaced.
This was precisely why the Thunder Clan Chief insisted on coming here. Only by becoming a true divine beast and awakening their divine beast bloodline could the entire Thunder Roc clan endure for eternity.
"Since he possesses the divine beast bloodline, do not be too presumptuous!"
The Thunder Clan Chief spoke, "After all, he represents the hope of our beast race!"
With that, the Thunder Clan Chief led his people away, embarking towards the other shore of the Divine Path.
Along the way, they encountered numerous peculiar sights and strange individuals, sparking considerable interest among them.
However, the further they advanced towards the other shore, the greater the pressure became. A sense of apprehension even began to creep into their hearts. No one knew what lay at the other shore of the Divine Path, nor who would ultimately achieve divinity.
"Look quickly, there's a light ahead! Could that be the other shore of the Divine Path?"
Just then, Zhao Xiaotian's voice rang out, filled with a sense of wonder.
Everyone else also looked up towards the sky. Indeed, they spotted a bright light at the distant end of the Divine Path. As they continued to move forward, the light grew progressively brighter, appearing as if it were surging and turbulent.
"Have we found the other shore of the Divine Path?"
Lu Fan spoke, a hint of surprise in his voice. Even he had not anticipated what awaited them at the other shore of the Divine Path.
"That's right, it's the other shore of the Divine Path!"
Tian Long confirmed, "We've finally arrived! It's just as we suspected!"
Joy flickered in everyone's eyes. Reaching this other shore was enough to signify that they had a chance to contend.
As they drew closer, they discovered a multitude of figures at the other shore of the Divine Path. These individuals stood silently, waiting, as if anticipating something to appear.
"There's nothing here!"
Upon reaching the destination, they found that the other shore of the Divine Path was devoid of anything except for the figures present, creating a rather eerie atmosphere.
"What is going on!"
Tian Long was also perplexed, his expression showing a hint of unease. Such a scene was truly unfathomable.
"It seems the end of the Divine Path is merely an end," the Thunder Clan Chief declared. "Therefore, achieving divinity is just a facade! We cannot possibly become gods by coming to the Divine Path!"
"That may not be the case!"
Wu Dao shook his head. "I have a faint premonition that the gate to the Divine Realm is about to open. Perhaps then we can enter the Divine Realm. I wonder what scenes await us once we enter!"
"Old monk, you should cease your fanciful thoughts. Someone like you will not be able to enter the Divine Realm!" The Thunder Clan Chief smiled faintly, his gaze growing more indifferent.
Rumble...
As they conversed, a booming sound echoed, and the entire Divine Path began to tremble, startling everyone. They had no idea what was happening.
"The gate to the Divine Realm is about to open, it's finally opening!"
The crowd shouted ecstatically. They had waited for a long time, and now, with the gate to the Divine Realm truly opening, it was a momentous occasion for them.
"The Divine Path is about to open. All useless individuals, step aside!"
At that very moment, a cold voice rang out. An elder, leaning on a cane, slowly rose to his feet. Every movement he made exuded a world-destroying power.
Rumble...
A violent surge of energy erupted, and many peak experts met their demise. Before the elder with the cane, they seemed utterly insignificant.
Witnessing this, those present were utterly dumbfounded. The gate to the Divine Realm was about to open, yet such a scene unfolded, leaving them deeply shaken.
"Senior, what do you mean by this?"
Many individuals looked towards the elder, their faces contorted with disbelief. After all, with the gate to the Divine Realm on the verge of opening, this elder had suddenly made a move, catching them completely off guard.
"The quota for the Divine Realm is not plentiful, and your presence here is quite an eyesore!"
The elder with the cane spoke coldly. "If you obediently leave, you might just preserve your lives. Otherwise, do not blame me for my ruthlessness!"
The crowd stood frozen, a sense of awkwardness on their faces. They had never expected the elder with the cane to speak in such a manner, his aura radiating with overwhelming power, showing no regard for anyone present.
"His strength is immense!"
Lu Fan commented. "He is already infinitely close to demigodhood!"
"Demigod!"
Zhao Xiaotian's expression shifted dramatically. If that were the case, they dared not act rashly, lest they invite endless trouble.
A powerful being on the verge of demigodhood was not to be trifled with. Although he had not yet reached the demigod stage, Lu Fan's words clearly conveyed the terrifying presence of the elder before them.
"Let's attack together! He intends to kill us and go to the Divine Realm alone. We must not let him succeed!"
The crowd voiced their resolve, a palpable killing intent emanating from them. They had spent years on the Divine Path, all for the sake of achieving divinity. Now, someone was attempting to extinguish their hopes, and they would not stand idly by.
Lu Fan and the others retreated to the side, not joining the fray. A being infinitely close to demigodhood was no laughing matter. A single misstep could lead to instant annihilation.
Everyone was well aware of this. However, they all yearned for divinity, and thus, some, driven by desperation, were willing to fight the elder with the cane.
"With your strength, you are no match for me!"
The elder with the cane sneered. "I advise you not to act rashly, lest this place become your burial ground!"
However, his words fell on deaf ears. Instead, their auras surged, and they charged towards the elder with the cane.
Having reached this point, they had no more words to exchange. For the sake of divinity, they were willing to resort to any means necessary, and they were no different.
Meanwhile, the elder with the cane's eyes turned icy, and the aura around him churned, appearing turbulent and surging.