Everyone stepped forward, one foot after another, towards the gate of the Divine Realm. Despite bearing immense pressure, they remained unyielding, their sole thought being to enter the Divine Realm.
As time passed, the gate of the Divine Realm began to loosen, and at one point, it seemed on the verge of closing entirely.
The old man in green robes turned ashen. Once the gate of the Divine Realm closed, he would be forever estranged from it. This was an unbearable blow to him.
After all, he had waited for so many years. If he couldn't enter the Divine Realm, he would surely collapse, feeling as though he couldn't bear it.
Lu Fan also frowned, clearly not expecting the gate of the Divine Realm to close at this moment. It seemed that to step into the Divine Realm, one needed not only opportune timing but also formidable strength. If one's strength were powerful enough, they would not be affected by the power of the Divine Realm.
"There is only one chance to enter the Divine Realm!"
Tian Long roared, "We must not let this opportunity slip away, even if it means our utter destruction!"
Lu Fan nodded in agreement and unleashed his supreme techniques, charging towards the Divine Realm. Unfortunately, with every step he took, he felt as if he were carrying a mountain, as if a colossal stone were pressing down on him, preventing him from moving forward and making it unbearable.
"With your strength, it is utterly impossible to truly enter the Divine Realm!"
The old man in green robes spoke, "Why don't you all join forces and help me enter the Divine Realm? Once I become a god, I will surely protect you!"
In response to these words, the monk Wu Dao chuckled, "Your words are untrustworthy. Moreover, no one would let go of this opportunity. After all, there is only one chance to become a god. If not, we will all likely perish by the next time!"
"You old monk, you speak of righteousness and morality, yet you are the most selfish!" the old man in green robes cursed.
"The gate of the Divine Realm is about to open. If we don't enter the Divine Realm soon, we might lose our chance!"
Lu Fan's voice rang out, his aura instantly radiating to its limit. In that sudden moment, he leaped forward, carrying an unstoppable momentum, and stepped towards the Divine Realm.
"Broken through? How is this possible!"
Tian Long's face was filled with disbelief as he witnessed the scene. Lu Fan had actually broken through under the pressure of the Divine Realm, and his aura after the breakthrough was extraordinary, even terrifying.
"Demigod!"
The monk Wu Dao was also somewhat shaken by the scene. Lu Fan's previous cultivation level was not very high, yet unexpectedly, under the pressure of the Divine Realm, he had forcefully broken through to the Demigod level, which was truly inconceivable.
More importantly, after breaking through to the Demigod level, Lu Fan was not as disheveled before the gate of the Divine Realm; instead, he appeared relaxed.
"As expected, powerful strength allows one to become the most dazzling existence wherever they go!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes and spoke, appearing utterly unreserved.
"Give me a hand, let us enter the Divine Realm together!" the old man in green robes said, "I will never treat you unfairly. Once we reach the Divine Realm, I will surely compensate you!"
"Ridiculous. Someone like you is not worthy of becoming a god!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "If you expect me to help you, you are likely overthinking it. The fact that I haven't taken this opportunity to finish you off completely is already being kind to you!"
"If you don't help me, once I reach the Divine Realm, I will surely cause you trouble!" the old man in green robes said coldly, "You should consider carefully. What I say, I will do!"
"Quite the bold statement!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes. "I don't know what you're thinking to utter such words. My aura has now reached the Demigod level, and under the pressure of the Divine Realm, I don't face much resistance. Speaking to me like this, do you think I wouldn't dare to kill you?"
"The gate of the Divine Realm is about to close. Do you still want to fight me?" the old man in green robes said coldly, "I advise you not to act rashly. There are only two Demigods present, and only we two can become gods. The rest are all ants!"
"You are mistaken. In front of me, you are also an ant!"
Lu Fan revealed a faint cold glint and, in that instant, attacked the old man in green robes.
The words spoken by the old man in green robes earlier had completely provoked him. He hadn't intended to make a move initially, but now it seemed unnecessary to hold back.
The old man in green robes' expression changed. He tried to block, but found his movements incredibly slow, his face turning ashen.
Boom...
In that sudden moment, a thunderous sound erupted. The old man in green robes' face turned ashen, and blood spurted from his mouth. Lu Fan's attack at this moment was something he had not anticipated, and he felt a surge of anger.
"The gate of the Divine Realm is about to close. We cannot wait any longer!"
Tian Long's voice rang out, his gaze becoming even more solemn. The situation had reached a critical point, and it was no joking matter. If they failed at the final step, it would be a tremendous blow to them.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fan's eyes instantly turned sharp, and he looked towards the old man in green robes, saying, "Today marks your death. No one can save you!"
The old man in green robes' expression shifted, and he began to retreat rapidly, his eyes filled with panic. He had never expected things to escalate to this point.
"Kill him!"
Wu Dao's voice rang out, carrying a chilling glint, exuding a palpable killing intent.
"The old monk is indeed vicious!"
The old man in green robes' eyes turned cold, with a faint, eerie glow. Wu Dao's words at this moment clearly had a significant ulterior motive.
Lu Fan said nothing more. In the blink of an eye, he lunged towards the old man in green robes, showing no hesitation.
"As long as you spare me, I will fulfill any of your wishes!"
With a look of sincerity, the old man in green robes said repeatedly, his eyes filled with a touch of fear.
He had finally managed to become a Demigod-level expert, only to find himself in such a predicament.
"I'm truly sorry, but that's likely not possible!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, revealing a faint cold glint, as if the old man in green robes before him was already a corpse.
The old man in green robes' face turned ashen, and he looked utterly despairing, clearly not having expected things to turn out this way. This was not what he had wanted at all.
Boom...
A massive collision sound echoed, and the old man in green robes met his untimely end.
The monk Wu Dao's figure transformed into a beam of light, attempting to surge into the Divine Realm. However, in a sudden moment, he was blocked by the power of the Divine Realm, spitting out a mouthful of blood and his face turning extremely grim.
Lu Fan and Tian Long exchanged glances, and their figures surged forward, rushing towards the Divine Realm with a powerful aura.
Zhao Xiaotian, witnessing this, felt a pang in her heart. Lu Fan and Tian Long had entered the Divine Realm, right before her eyes.
Although she had not stepped into the Divine Realm, she was already content.