Lu Fan also felt a sharp pain, and his figure retreated continuously. His arm even felt numb. The power of a half-god was truly terrifying, and it made him even more worried. If the fight continued, he would surely be defeated.
"I never expected a junior like you to possess such strength. You truly impress me!"
The old man in green robes looked at Lu Fan and said, "Now that you've shown me your power, I have no desire to be your enemy. If you retreat now, I will naturally let you go!"
"What are you talking about? How can I retreat?"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze becoming even colder. "What I want to do is simple: I want everyone to safely pass through the gate to the God Realm. I don't want to be your enemy. If possible, we can have a calm discussion and reach an agreement. If not, then we'll have to fight!"
"That is impossible!" the old man in green robes said coldly. "Entering the God Realm with these ants is a disgrace to me. Therefore, I can grant you one spot. Other than that, no one else is qualified!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone present turned ashen. They were clearly shocked that the old man in green robes looked down on them so much, which made them very displeased.
Unfortunately, they were helpless. The old man in green robes was too powerful, having reached the half-god level. Even if they fought with all their might, they could not defeat him.
"Since it's impossible, then let's continue fighting!"
Lu Fan shrugged and said, "I want to see what you're capable of to deal with me. And when both of us are heavily injured, they can attack you together. At that time, you'll have a hard time surviving, let alone entering the God Realm!"
Faced with these words, the old man in green robes' face turned ashen instantly. Lu Fan was right; it wouldn't be easy to subdue Lu Fan completely, and he didn't even have absolute certainty. This posed a significant threat to him.
"So, have you thought it through?" Lu Fan shrugged slightly.
"Sir, whether we become gods or not is not important. What's important is that you can become a god!" Zhao Xiaotian spoke up. "Why do you have to reject his terms!"
Lu Fan gave him a look that seemed to hold a different meaning, but he didn't voice it directly.
Seeing Lu Fan's look, Zhao Xiaotian was slightly startled. It seemed he understood something and quickly shut his mouth, looking quite thoughtful.
Seeing this scene, everyone was also greatly shocked, and their hearts trembled. If Lu Fan couldn't reach an agreement, it would be a huge blow to them, and they might even lose their lives on the spot.
The old man in green robes hesitated for a long time before nodding. "Since you have made your decision, I will respect it. We will remain at peace and wait for the divine gate to open. However, I hope you can withstand the trials of the God Realm then!"
"The trials of the God Realm?"
Faced with these words, everyone present was even more confused. They didn't understand the trials of the God Realm, which left them bewildered.
At the same time, everyone could clearly sense that the power of the God Realm was growing stronger, putting immense pressure on them.
"The trials of the God Realm?"
Lu Fan frowned and said, "What is this? Why have I never heard of it? Do you need to pass some kind of test to enter the God Realm?"
"Those who can enter the God Realm are not ordinary people. Naturally, they must pass trials to have a chance to enter!" The old man in green robes said with a slight curl of his lips. "Those with insufficient strength will be annihilated under the powerful divine light. This is the most realistic outcome. So, even if I don't make a move, the divine light of the God Realm will personally eliminate them!"
Upon hearing these words, everyone's faces instantly turned grim. Some didn't believe it, while others took it as truth and didn't know what to do.
"Is this really true?"
One of the timid old men spoke, his heart filled with worry. If this were true, not only would they fail to become gods, but they might even turn into dust. This was the most cruel fate for them.
"The divine light of the God Realm is indeed terrifying. Without absolute certainty, one might turn into dust!" Wu Dao said directly. "So, everyone must be extremely careful, or you might die a miserable death!"
Faced with these words, everyone's eyes instantly became serious. They had just survived one ordeal, and now there was another. It turned out that becoming a god was not that easy.
"If they are willing to stay and cannot withstand the trials of the God Realm, that is their business. It means they don't have this destiny, and we cannot blame anyone!" Lu Fan shrugged and said, "As long as we can pass the trials of the God Realm, it is enough!"
The old man in green robes said nothing more. Instead, he sat down cross-legged and waited silently. Since Lu Fan had spoken his mind, there was no need for him to make another move.
The others also waited silently, filled with anxiety. After all, when the divine gate opened, immeasurable divine light would surge forth. Whether they could survive then was also a matter of great crisis.
Not long after, everyone discovered that the gate to the God Realm had already opened more than halfway, and endless divine light was pouring in, appearing turbulent. The entire Divine Path began to shake, as if it were about to collapse.
"The Divine Path is collapsing! The gate to the God Realm is about to open!"
Inside the Divine Path, everyone shouted, their hearts filled with excitement. They clearly hadn't expected the gate to the God Realm to open at this moment.
Many old monsters within the Divine Path also rushed towards the direction where the gate to the God Realm was opening, looking extremely excited. This was a rare opportunity. They had stayed in the Divine Path for tens of thousands of years, waiting for this moment. Now that the gate to the God Realm was about to open, they would not miss this chance.
Countless figures rushed towards the location of the gate to the God Realm, appearing incredibly frenzied.
They were waiting for this moment. The plan to become a god was imminent, and they were willing to pay any price.
Who knew how many peerless powerhouses had endured countless hardships to become gods. Now, they could finally ascend and become true supreme beings. No one would let go of this opportunity.
Seeing this scene, the old man in green robes let out a contemptuous smile, looking at the surging crowd with utter disdain.
Under the illumination of the divine light, these people would likely all die. After all, as the gate to the God Realm opened and the aura of the God Realm was revealed, it was not something these people could resist.
As a result, anyone who approached would die without exception, and this was an unavoidable fate.
Seeing this scene, Lu Fan was about to remind them, but then he felt it was unnecessary. Everyone had come to the Divine Path for this very moment, even if it meant their annihilation.