Chu Old Demon recounted what he had learned.
"Good heavens."
Chen Fan grinned.
The Feathered Emperor's strategy of diverting trouble was excellent.
If the Demon Realm truly wanted to control the East and become its overlord, the Thunder Domain was a mountain they could not bypass.
How could the Undying Thunder Domain be called the overlord of the East otherwise?
Let alone outsiders, even the other worlds in the East might not be convinced.
In the tenth land of the East, there were over a dozen Rank 8 great worlds.
Each world had at least one or two Rank 8 existences, and some had nearly ten.
The Demon Realm had the most, and was the strongest.
However, below the Demon Realm, several great worlds had formed an alliance to resist them.
Who, being Rank 8, would be willing to submit and work for others?
Without absolute power, it was difficult to achieve the position of overlord on this path.
Chen Fan stroked his chin. "Tell me, wouldn't it be fun if we joined the army attacking the Thunder Domain?"
The others: "..."
Seeing their silence, Chen Fan didn't mind and chuckled, "The tenth land is vast and boundless, and there must be many hidden Rank 8 existences. If a Sky-Splitting expert joins, it would surely draw the attention of the Demon Realm."
"Then, if we leak the news to those forces resisting the Demon Realm, would they try to raid the enemy's home base?"
In an instant, Chen Fan conjured several ways to trick the Demon Realm.
Chu Old Demon: "..."
Forget it, it's better to remain silent.
You are the City Lord, you decide.
"Heh, it's settled then."
Chen Fan smiled. "Let's go. Three Great Emperors like us should be enough to attract the Demon Realm's attention."
"Alright."
The group of four, three Great Emperors and one top-tier Heavenly Emperor, quickly rushed towards the direction of the Demon Realm's assembly.
The further they got from the Thunder Domain, the more they could feel its immensity.
From a distance, it appeared as an incredibly vast world.
The only pity was that this world was drab, as if plunged into a state of death, with no trace of vitality radiating outwards.
This great world seemed dead.
Worlds were not like this.
Even the worlds within the Thunder Domain would exude immense vitality.
Yet, from the outside, the Thunder Domain appeared to be in a state of deathly stillness.
...
The group of four moved swiftly away.
Soon, a great world dotted in the chaos ahead lit up.
It was a great world radiating boundless yang energy.
"Heh."
Seven Kill couldn't help but think of the Crimson Sun Great Emperor. "If Crimson Sun saw this, he would definitely be tempted."
The great world ahead, brimming with yang energy, followed the path of the blazing sun.
From afar, it resembled a brilliant great sun.
However, this great sun was slightly different from Crimson Sun's. Crimson Sun's great sun radiated abundant yang energy.
While the current great sun also seethed with yang energy, it contained an additional trace of death qi.
"Death Sun."
Chen Fan shook his head.
External yang, internal death.
Was it also treading the path of life and death?
Unfortunately, this great world's fusion was clearly not good. The yang energy was strong, and the death qi was weak.
Life and death did not achieve perfect harmony.
Boom.
The four quickly approached the great world.
From a distance, countless figures could be seen converging towards this great world.
"Hell Yang Realm."
Chen Fan overheard the name of this great world from passersby.
The sun in hell was a dead sun.
The Hell Yang Realm had submitted to the Demon Realm a long time ago and was its most loyal subordinate.
This realm had a total of three Rank 8 Great Emperors and nearly twenty Rank 7 existences.
There was still a considerable distance between the Demon Realm and the Hell Yang Realm, but this place was very close to the Demon Realm, hence... the Hell Yang Realm became the transit station for the Demon Realm's attack on the Thunder Domain.
At the world gate, powerful beings from the Hell Yang Realm were waiting.
A Rank 4 Heavenly Emperor approached.
"Senior."
Immediately, a Half-Emperor stepped forward with a humble attitude. "Welcome to the Hell Yang Realm, seniors. I can be your guide."
The other party directly asked, "Take me to the Demon Realm's assembly point."
"Yes."
A hint of joy appeared on the Half-Emperor's face.
They received a commission for every Heavenly Emperor they introduced.
Dao Crystals were the best reward.
Around them, envious glances were cast.
Many people had arrived, and the person who spoke had already introduced three Heavenly Emperors.
Hundreds of people were waiting here for opportunities, and many had not introduced anyone yet.
"Sigh."
At the very back of the crowd, a frail figure sighed.
He was also a Half-Emperor.
Guiding was the job of Half-Emperors, essentially menial tasks.
Boom.
Just then, an aura like a fierce wind descended.
That aura seemed to press the Half-Emperors waiting near the world gate into pulp.
That powerful aura seemed to tear apart everything in sight.
To split the blue sky.
"At least Rank 6."
The Half-Emperors waiting at the gate simultaneously' eyes lit up.
For a moment, everyone was excited.
Introducing a Rank 6 Heavenly Emperor would bring enough rewards for them to advance to the Emperor Realm. Even if it wasn't Rank 6, Rank 5 would suffice.
In short, the stronger, the better.
The man at the back of the crowd pondered for a moment and took a few steps forward.
What if he was chosen?
Boom.
Four figures descended.
Instantly, the four restrained their auras.
Sky-Splitting walked at the forefront, his gaze sharp.
"Senior."
The group of Half-Emperors dared not approach, only bowing from afar.
Heavenly Emperors had tempers.
If anyone dared to step forward and offend them, they would be killed without anyone intervening.
No one would offend a Great Emperor for a mere Half-Emperor.
Unless that Half-Emperor was a favored direct subordinate of some Great Emperor.
"Senior."
The group of Half-Emperors introduced themselves. "I can be your guide and lead you into the Hell Yang Realm."
The newcomers had naturally all received the Demon Realm's summons.
Sky-Splitting, walking at the front, swept his gaze.
"Heh."
The next moment, he grinned. "Just a bunch of Half-Emperors welcoming this Lord? The Hell Yang Realm has quite the nerve."
He was smiling, but his smile was somewhat cold.
"..."
For a moment, no one dared to speak.
Only the man at the back of the crowd bit his lip and stepped forward.
He bowed and said, "Senior, all the Emperor Realms in the Hell Yang Realm are currently occupied with their own affairs. It is not to make things difficult for you, but because a major battle is imminent, and all the Emperor Realms are busy cultivating."
As soon as this person spoke, the others coldly glanced at him.
Their eyes held a hint of hostility.
Qi Yan felt helpless.
He knew this would be the outcome.
But he had to fight for some opportunity for himself.
Otherwise, the Hell Yang Realm might cease to have a person named Qi Yan in the future.
The person he offended back then had now reached Rank 3 Emperor Realm, just one step away from the Heavenly Emperor realm.
Even the door to Heavenly Emperor had opened for him, and he could already be considered a Heavenly Emperor within the world.
That person might not care about a small figure like him, but there were always sycophants who would target him to curry favor with that person.
Perhaps one day, his corpse would be found by the roadside.
The internal competition in the Hell Yang Realm was fierce.
"Heh."
Sky-Splitting grinned. "Alright, since that's the case, you shall be the one to lead this Lord."
Qi Yan was immediately delighted and quickly bowed. "Thank you, Senior."
"Hahaha."
Suddenly, a burst of laughter came from within the world gate.
Then, a small, lean figure emerged from the world gate.