"The Hell Dynasty is at its end, and it's likely they'll surrender soon!" Bu Qianfan exclaimed, his eyes alight with anticipation. If successful, the Heavenly Dynasty would surely enter an era of immense power.
"It might not be that simple!" the Heavenly Emperor shook his head. "As a dynasty, they wouldn't yield so easily!"
"Is the Heavenly Emperor concerned about the Hell Dynasty's hidden strength?" Xue Long inquired, a frown creasing his brow. He, too, had been harboring worries; hidden strength was no trivial matter, and a misstep could spell significant trouble for their dynasty.
"Precisely, that's my greatest concern!" the Heavenly Emperor stated gravely. While the Heavenly Dynasty possessed its own hidden strength, it was internal, which was not necessarily a good thing for them.
"Given the circumstances, it seems we have no choice but to fight with our backs to the wall!" Xue Long declared, his expression turning serious. At this point, retreat was likely impossible.
"In that case, let us storm the Imperial City!" The Heavenly Emperor's voice was tinged with excitement, as if he had long awaited this moment.
"Storm the Imperial City!" The others nodded in agreement, their eyes glinting with a cold resolve. With matters having reached this stage, they would face no further hesitation.
Concurrently, the Heavenly Dynasty's army advanced, exuding a powerful aura that allowed everyone present to distinctly feel the presence of two formidable dynasties.
"Break!" The Heavenly Emperor's shout echoed, and a surge of powerful light erupted. In an instant, the gates of the Hell Dynasty's Imperial City were shattered.
The Heavenly Dynasty's forces were visibly moved. They had not anticipated the Heavenly Emperor's strength to be so formidable, stirring a sense of awe. As the Hell Dynasty's Imperial City lay open, many generals of the Heavenly Dynasty moved forward, their steps imbued with supreme might as they entered.
Witnessing this scene, the Heavenly Emperor narrowed his eyes. If they could conquer the Hell Dynasty, it would undoubtedly become a glorious chapter in the history of the Heavenly Dynasty.
"Report! The Imperial City has been breached!" At that very moment, a soldier from the Hell Dynasty rushed into the main hall, appearing utterly panicked. He understood the implications of the Hell Dynasty's Imperial City being breached.
"Let them enter. Do not obstruct them!" the Lord of Hell commanded, a smile playing on his lips. With so many experts from the Heavenly Dynasty present, if they could be captured in one fell swoop, the Hell Dynasty would be in control of everything henceforth.
As the Heavenly Dynasty's forces entered the city safely, the Heavenly Emperor's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of concern in his expression. This was, after all, the Hell Dynasty's stronghold, and any unforeseen developments would be problematic.
Not long after, the Heavenly Dynasty's forces arrived outside the Hell Dynasty's Imperial Palace. Guarding the outer perimeter were numerous experts from the Hell Dynasty, including the Lord of Hell himself.
"You are the Lord of the Heavenly Dynasty?" the King of Hell asked, a slight smirk on his lips, his gaze devoid of any fear.
"Indeed, I am the Heavenly Emperor!" the Heavenly Emperor replied. "At this juncture, does the Hell Dynasty still intend to resist?"
"Hahaha!" The Lord of Hell burst into laughter. "Do you truly believe the Hell Dynasty can be so easily conquered?"
"I am well aware!" the Heavenly Emperor stated coldly. "But what of it! Even if the Hell Dynasty possesses hidden strength, today the Heavenly Dynasty will ensure its utter destruction!"
"And also my Four Seas Aquatic Race!" Lin Xuan's voice rang out, laced with coldness. "The Hell Dynasty has repeatedly bullied the aquatic race, and today they will pay the price!"
"The Four Seas Aquatic Race?" the King of Hell sneered dismissively. "Even the experts of the Heavenly Dynasty will perish here. How dare a mere aquatic race step forward!"
"It seems you are utterly confident?" the Heavenly Emperor asked, his expression indifferent. "I am quite curious, what trump card do you possess that makes you so certain?"
"If I recall correctly, within the Heavenly Dynasty, you are the only one who has reached the Heavenly Lord realm!" the Lord of Hell chuckled. "But our Hell Dynasty has more than one Heavenly Lord!"
The Heavenly Emperor's expression changed. The matter he feared most was indeed unfolding.
"More than one Heavenly Lord!" Many were taken aback, a sense of apprehension dawning upon them. Heavenly Lords possessed immense power, and if the Hell Dynasty had more than one, their chances of victory would be significantly diminished.
"Impossible!" the Heavenly Emperor declared. "Between the two dynasties, only you and I have reached the Heavenly Lord realm. How could there be others!"
"You may have forgotten, this is the Hell Dynasty!" the Lord of Hell laughed heartily. "I allowed you to enter the Imperial City precisely because I was prepared for everything!"
Suddenly, an incredibly terrifying aura surged forth, accompanied by an unparalleled might that sent shivers through everyone present.
"What is this?" The Heavenly Emperor's expression shifted dramatically. "Impossible! This is the aura of Emperor Fengdu! Didn't he already ascend to the Divine Realm? How can he be here!"
"The Hell Dynasty was founded by Emperor Fengdu. How could he easily let his dynasty perish!" the Lord of Hell retorted with a cold laugh. "Therefore, before ascending to the Divine Realm, he left behind a wisp of his residual soul. It is likely that even you will meet your end here today!"
The Heavenly Dynasty's forces trembled with fear, retreating instinctively, their expressions contorted. They had never imagined that the Hell Dynasty harbored such a terrifying existence. Emperor Fengdu, a legendary figure, had already entered the Divine Realm. With a wisp of his residual soul remaining, it was unlikely anyone could contend with him.
"This is not good!" Xue Long frowned. "Perhaps we should withdraw first!" The others nodded in agreement, clearly sensing that this overwhelming aura was beyond their ability to resist.
"It's too late to leave now!" the Heavenly Emperor shook his head. As soon as he spoke, a barrier materialized throughout the entire Imperial City.
"This barrier is quite peculiar!" Xue Long's expression shifted. "It doesn't seem particularly strong. I could force my way through if I tried. Is the Hell Dynasty being this perfunctory?"
"An Immortal Emperor realm cultivator might be able to break through the barrier, but many other experts may not be able to escape this formation!" the Heavenly Emperor explained. "We might be able to retreat unscathed, but the rest of the Heavenly Dynasty will likely perish here!"
"In that case, let us break this barrier!" Bu Qianfan shouted, soaring into the sky, intending to shatter the formation into dust.
*Boom...*
However, Bu Qianfan was abruptly sent flying backward, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. It was evident he had not anticipated the barrier, which appeared ordinary, to be so extraordinary.