In the chaos.
A group of people, hiding their tracks, sped towards the direction of the Sword Domain.
Emperor Yuhua personally led the way, his aura like wisps of smoke enveloping everyone.
Beside him, three Eighth-Order Great Emperors followed closely.
Behind them were more than a dozen Seventh-Order experts.
Then came the dense ranks of Heavenly Emperor realm powerhouses.
A pair of colossal wings blotted out the sun, covering the nearly ten thousand Heavenly Emperors behind.
Yes, the vast Divine Firmament Realm had as many as ten thousand Heavenly Emperors.
This did not even include those of the Fourth Order; the weakest among those present were Fifth Order.
"Fellow Daoist Shenxiao."
As they advanced, Emperor Yuhua suddenly spoke.
"Senior." Emperor Shenxiao's expression was devoid of emotion.
"I have something that makes me curious."
"Please speak, Senior."
"The Thunder Lord has been missing for countless years. In all these years, have you been the only one to leave the Thunder Domain?" he asked.
"I am truly not sure about that."
Shenxiao spoke the truth, "Even when I go out, I have to do it stealthily."
He then gave a bitter smile, "The last time I went beyond the domain, I was discovered wandering in the Great Bright Realm and almost didn't make it back."
This was the truth.
The last time he returned from the Heavenly Pillar, he had been covered in wounds.
Emperor Houtu, standing beside him, glanced back at Qingxiao. Seeing Qingxiao nod, he confirmed that the other party was not lying.
"Is that so..."
Emperor Yuhua pondered, "Do you think the Sword Domain and the Crimson Sun Domain might have already learned of our plan?"
Emperor Shenxiao remained composed, "That's impossible. This matter was carried out with such discretion; they couldn't possibly have detected it."
"If... I'm just saying, if there was a traitor among us who passed information to them?"
"Impossible."
Emperor Shenxiao's heart trembled, but his expression remained calm.
As an Eighth-Order Great Emperor, if he couldn't even control such a minor expression, he wouldn't be worthy of the title Eighth-Order.
Shenxiao said, "The moment the decision was made to launch a surprise attack, we departed immediately. Even if there was a traitor, they wouldn't have been able to transmit the message."
Emperor Yuhua smiled, "That would be for the best."
His smile was somewhat mysterious, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
Half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
This was achieved by deliberately moving stealthily, at a speed that minimized disturbances in the chaos.
If a Great Emperor were to fully unleash their power to traverse the chaos, they could reach their destination in just seven or eight days.
...
"Stop."
Suddenly, Emperor Yuhua raised his hand.
Under the cover of his colossal wings, everyone halted. "We've arrived."
Boom.
Ahead, the immensely vast Sword Domain was slowly carving through the chaos, advancing northward.
It was not a single great world, but nearly a hundred worlds moving in unison.
The synchronized movement of a hundred worlds was enough to cause tremors throughout the Thunder Domain.
Such a presence could not be concealed.
Even before the Sword Domain was visible, one could feel the disturbance in the chaos.
The rolling power of the chaos crashed towards them like waves.
"We've arrived."
Emperor Houtu stepped forward.
Emperors Hanbing and Shenxiao, both Eighth-Order, also moved forward.
Emperor Yuhua's expression was solemn, "Everyone, this is where the true battle begins. This battle aims to annihilate the Sword Domain. Once the Sword Domain is destroyed, we will be able to sweep through the Thunder Domain."
"The Thunder Domain will undoubtedly belong to the Divine Firmament Domain in the future. As long as the Divine Firmament Domain is willing to engage in mutual exchange with our Great Bright Realm and forge an eternal alliance, we will withdraw from the Thunder Domain immediately after the war."
He painted a grand picture first.
Although many knew it was impossible, Emperor Yuhua still said it.
Whether they believed it or not.
He had said what needed to be said. In the ensuing battle, no one could retreat.
Rumble.
The Sword Domain continued its advance.
Its colossal sword-like form became increasingly clear.
Emperor Yuhua continued, "There might be defenses within the Sword Domain, or... traps."
A commotion erupted among the Heavenly Emperors behind.
"Don't rush."
Emperor Yuhua raised his hand, suppressing the waves of sound behind him.
He continued, "Everyone, listen to me. Now that our four Eighth-Order Great Emperors are acting together, the Sword Domain has no chance of winning. We... are bound to win."
...
Silence.
The scene appeared somewhat awkward.
But Yuhua didn't seem to care; instead, a smile spread across his face, "Everyone, prepare yourselves. Once I give the order, all of you will charge forward collectively. Anyone who dares to falter in battle will be executed without mercy."
The last sentence was filled with intense killing intent.
He was certain that some would drag their feet.
Yuhua didn't mind; this was inevitable.
It would be a good start to sacrifice a Heavenly Emperor as a banner.
Even a Seventh-Order Great Emperor would be ruthlessly slain without hesitation.
The million-year plan of the Great Bright Realm was about to be completed by his hands.
The thought alone made him excited.
Once this matter succeeded, the Lord of Light would undoubtedly bestow generous rewards.
"Kill."
Emperor Yuhua directly gave the order.
Boom.
Emperors Hanbing, Houtu, and Shenxiao, all Eighth-Order Great Emperors, instantly shot into the sky.
Behind them, a group of Seventh-Order Great Emperors exchanged glances and followed suit.
With the big shots charging, the Fifth and Sixth Order experts could only follow.
As Yuhua had predicted, there were indeed those who wished to slip away in the confusion and flee in secret.
Swoosh.
A pair of colossal wings swept across the sky.
The Sixth-Order Heavenly Emperor who turned to flee the fastest was instantly cleaved in half by the wing, which was like a heavenly blade.
This scene startled the Heavenly Emperors who were slightly slower in their movements.
Looking again at the cold-eyed Emperor Yuhua, who dared to run.
"Charge!"
Instantly, everyone surged into the sky.
The power of the Great Dao reverberated through the chaos. The charge of tens of thousands of people transformed into a destructive torrent, rushing towards the Sword Domain.
...
"They've arrived." Sword Master descended from Sword Mountain.
Just now, when Emperor Yuhua discovered the Sword Domain, they had also detected the approaching forces.
Within the radiation range of the Great Dao universe, Eighth-Order experts could remain hidden, but the enemy numbers were too great.
Unless a Ninth-Order expert personally intervened, no one could make such a large group evade the perception of the Great Dao universe.
Hum.
In the distance, a figure clad in fiery red approached.
Radiant sunlight erupted from every pore of the newcomer.
"Sword Master, it's time to act."
"Chiyang."
Both Eighth-Order Great Emperors wore expressions of solemnity.
Boom boom boom.
Clang clang clang.
The Great Emperors of the Sword Domain and the Crimson Sun Domain quickly converged.
In an instant, their numbers exceeded twenty.
Furthermore, countless top-tier Sixth-Order Heavenly Emperors were ready, poised to face the upcoming battle.
"Do you think... King Long will return?" Sword Master asked softly.
"Who knows?"
Emperor Chiyang's expression was nonchalant, "Regardless, in this battle, we are already in an invincible position."
Four Great Emperors had crossed domains to fight them, and they had backup.
If it truly came to a fight, they weren't overly afraid of the opposition.
"Hmm."
Sword Master was an aged man with a weathered face.
His back was slightly hunched, he wore coarse cloth, and a plain wooden sword hung at his waist.
This person was the Sword Master.
The two Realm Masters walked side by side, followed closely by the battle-hardened experts of both realms.
Hum.
The Eighth-Order Sword Realm's Great Dao universe began to radiate.
The surrounding Sixth and Seventh Order worlds provided power to the main realm, expanding the radiation range.
In an instant, it surpassed the position where Emperor Yuhua and his group stood.
The Sword Dao domain was established.