"The Underworld Dynasty is at its end, and it's likely they'll surrender soon!" Bu Qianfan said, his eyes filled with joy. This was what he had long anticipated; if successful, the Heavenly Dynasty would also enter an era of great power.
"I fear it won't be that simple!" The Heavenly Emperor shook his head. "As a dynasty, would they yield so easily!"
"Is the Heavenly Emperor concerned about the Underworld Dynasty's hidden power?" Xue Long asked with a slight frown. He too had been worried; hidden power was no trivial matter, and a slight misstep could cause immense trouble for their dynasty.
"Precisely, that is my greatest concern!" The Heavenly Emperor stated with a solemn expression. Although the Heavenly Dynasty also possessed hidden power, it was within the Heavenly Dynasty itself, which was not ideal for them.
"Since it has come to this, we can only fight with our backs to the river!" Xue Long said grimly, his gaze sharpening. The situation had reached this point; even if they wanted to retreat, it was likely impossible.
"In that case, let us storm the Imperial City!" The Heavenly Emperor's voice was filled with excitement; perhaps he had waited a long time to finally say these words.
"Storm the Imperial City!" The others nodded in unison, their eyes carrying a cold glint. The situation having reached this stage, they would not shy away from any challenge.
At the same time, the army of the Heavenly Dynasty advanced, exuding a powerful aura that made everyone present acutely aware of the two dynasties' formidable presences.
"Break!" The Heavenly Emperor shouted, and a powerful stream of light surged forth. In an instant, the gates of the Underworld Dynasty's Imperial City were shattered. Seeing this, the people of the Heavenly Dynasty were moved. They had not expected the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Dynasty to possess such immense strength, which was truly astonishing.
As the Underworld Dynasty's Imperial City was breached, many generals of the Heavenly Dynasty moved forward, stepping into the Underworld Imperial City with supreme momentum. Witnessing this scene, the Heavenly Emperor narrowed his eyes. If they could conquer the Underworld Dynasty, the Heavenly Dynasty would undoubtedly forge a glorious chapter in history.
"Report, the Imperial City has been breached!" Just then, a soldier from the Underworld arrived in the main hall, looking extremely flustered. He was well aware of what the breach of the Underworld Dynasty's Imperial City signified.
"Let them in, do not stop them!" The Lord of the Underworld said in a deep voice, a smile playing on his lips. With so many experts from the Heavenly Dynasty present, if they could be captured all at once today, the Underworld Dynasty would be able to control everything from then on.
Seeing everyone enter the city safely, the Heavenly Emperor's brow furrowed slightly, a hint of worry in his expression. This was, after all, the Underworld Dynasty's stronghold, and any unforeseen developments would not be beneficial.
Not long after, the people of the Heavenly Dynasty arrived outside the Imperial Palace of the Underworld Dynasty. Guarding the outer perimeter of the palace was a group of experts from the Underworld Dynasty, including the Lord of the Underworld himself.
"You are the ruler of the Heavenly Dynasty?" The King of the Underworld said, a slight upward curve to his lips, his gaze fixed on the Heavenly Emperor without a trace of fear.
"Indeed, I am the Heavenly Emperor!" The Heavenly Emperor nodded and said, "The situation having come to this, does the Underworld Dynasty still intend to resist stubbornly!"
"Hahaha!" The Lord of the Underworld burst into laughter. "Do you truly believe the Underworld Dynasty can be so easily conquered?"
"I am naturally aware!" The Heavenly Emperor retorted coldly. "But what of it! Even if the Underworld Dynasty possesses hidden power, today the Heavenly Dynasty will ensure the Underworld Dynasty is utterly destroyed!"
"And my Four Seas Aqua Clan!" Lin Xuan's voice rang out, carrying a chilling tone. "The Underworld Dynasty has repeatedly insulted the Aqua Clan, and today they will pay the price!"
"The Four Seas Aqua Clan?" The King of the Underworld sneered contemptuously. "Even the experts of the Heavenly Dynasty will perish here. How dare a mere Aqua Clan step forward!"
"It seems you are fully confident?" The Heavenly Emperor's expression was indifferent as he looked at the Lord of the Underworld again. "I am very curious, what trump card do you possess to be so confident!"
"If I recall correctly, within the Heavenly Dynasty, you are the only one who has reached the Heavenly Lord realm!" The Lord of the Underworld chuckled. "But our Underworld Dynasty has more than one Heavenly Lord!"
The Heavenly Emperor's face changed; the matter he feared most was indeed about to happen.
"More than one Heavenly Lord!" Many people were moved, and a sense of apprehension arose. Heavenly Lord realm experts possessed immense power. If the Underworld Dynasty had more than one Heavenly Lord, their chances of victory would be significantly diminished.
"Impossible!" The Heavenly Emperor stated coldly. "Between the two dynasties, only you and I have reached the Heavenly Lord realm. How could there be anyone else!"
"You may have forgotten, this is the Underworld Dynasty!" The Lord of the Underworld laughed heartily. "I allowed you all to enter the Imperial City precisely because I was prepared for everything!"
Suddenly, an extremely terrifying aura erupted, accompanied by an unparalleled might that made everyone present tremble.
"This is?" The Heavenly Emperor's expression drastically changed. "Impossible, the aura of Emperor Fengdu! Didn't he already go to the Divine Realm? How can he be here!"
"The Underworld Dynasty was founded by Emperor Fengdu. Would he easily allow the dynasty to be destroyed!" The Lord of the Underworld said with a cold laugh. "Therefore, when he went to the Divine Realm, he left behind a wisp of his remnant soul. I fear even you will perish here today!"
The people of the Heavenly Dynasty were filled with dread, retreating continuously, their expressions shifting. They never imagined that within the Underworld Dynasty, there existed such a terrifying entity. Emperor Fengdu, a legendary figure who had long since ascended to the Divine Realm, leaving behind a remnant soul; it was unlikely anyone could contend with it.
"The situation is dire!" Xue Long frowned. "Perhaps we should leave first!" The others nodded in agreement. They could clearly sense that this powerful aura was beyond their ability to resist.
"It's too late to leave now!" The Heavenly Emperor shook his head. As soon as he finished speaking, a barrier materialized throughout the entire Imperial City.
"This barrier is quite strange!" Xue Long's expression changed. "It doesn't seem very powerful. If I try to break it forcefully, I can get out. Is the Underworld Dynasty being so perfunctory?"
"An Immortal Emperor realm cultivator can break through this barrier, but many other experts may not be able to escape this confinement!" The Heavenly Emperor stated. "We can retreat unscathed, but the others of the Heavenly Dynasty will likely perish here!"
"Since that is the case, let us break this barrier!" Bu Qianfan shouted, soaring into the sky, intending to shatter the barrier into dust.
*Boom...*
But in an instant, Bu Qianfan was violently repelled, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Clearly, he had not expected that the barrier, despite its ordinary appearance, was extraordinary.