Chapter 10 Turmoil in the West
The west was the first to descend into chaos.
In the Sword Realm and the Realm of Life and Death, countless powerful individuals began to rush back.
Time waited for no one. Once this opportunity was missed, they didn't know when they would see the City Lord again.
If they didn't keep up this time, their next target might be the Eighth Land. Falling behind once meant falling behind at every step, and they would never be able to catch up with the City Lord's pace or witness the wonders of this world.
At the same time.
Countless powerful beings from the East and North also set off.
"Dragon King, I'm going too." The Chaos Demon Butterfly appeared as a young girl.
"No."
The Dragon King's expression was grave. "After I leave, the Chaos Clan will still need you to lead."
"No, I'm going."
The Chaos Demon Butterfly completely disregarded him. "The Tenth Land is very peaceful now. Everyone knows that our Chaos Clan can soften chaotic energy, so no one will carry out large-scale massacres against us."
"Although many have died during this period, those were just normal clashes and normal grievances."
The Chaos Demon Butterfly explained at length, but her point was simple: she had to go.
"..."
The Dragon King had a headache.
If it were anyone else, like the Phoenix Lord, the Golden Crow, or the Taotie and other Chaos Beasts, they would certainly not have argued with his opinion. These beings had witnessed the Dragon King's rise.
They respected the Dragon King from the bottom of their hearts and would never disobey his orders.
But the Chaos Demon Butterfly was different. She hadn't seen the Dragon King's might as he swept across all directions, and she was young. Apart from her talent, she was just a little girl.
Even though the Chaos Demon Butterfly had already condensed the Spirit of the Great Dao, she still acted like a child.
The Dragon King was very troubled.
"Alright."
Finally, unable to bear her persistence, he agreed.
Next, the Dragon King began to select his generals.
The Chaos Clan needed someone to stay behind, just in case.
...
Across the East, West, and North, the pre-war mobilization was in full swing.
In comparison, the South was much quieter.
At this moment, many people had already gathered before the Yin-Yang Imperial Palace.
The Five Elements Thunder Emperor was among them.
Creak.
The gates of the Imperial Palace opened.
A group of people quickly entered.
"Greetings, Dao Master." Everyone bowed.
"Mm."
The Yin-Yang Dao Master nodded and then said, "All the Eighth-tier beings have come. I know your intentions, but... have you thought it through? Do you truly wish to participate in this cross-territory war?"
He was fully aware of the purpose of their visit.
"Dao Master."
The Metal Element Thunder Emperor, as their representative, respectfully said, "Over the years, thanks to your protection, Dao Master, no matter how great the turmoil, it has never affected the South. We all remember your kindness."
"We originally thought we had forgotten the feeling of passion, that we could live forever in peace and comfort, enjoying a high status, enjoying the admiration of countless people. It was good to continue like this."
"The battle against the Lord of Light a few years ago was also a reluctant counterattack to protect the South."
"But it was precisely because of this great battle that we rediscovered the feeling of passion. It turns out... living too long is also quite meaningless. To experience passion once more, even if it means death, is worth it."
The Metal Element Thunder Emperor's words represented the feelings of everyone present.
They had lived for too long and had long forgotten their past passion.
They enjoyed everything from a high vantage point, watching the world sink into chaos while they remained eternal in this chaos.
But after a long time, they inevitably felt that something was missing.
Was it the passion of their youth?
Or the thrilling exuberance of their youth?
They didn't know...
Regardless, the previous battle had awakened something within them.
"We wish to experience it again."
The Metal Element Thunder Emperor concluded, "We hope the Dao Master will grant our wish, even if it's just once."
"..."
Ping Xi did not respond immediately.
After a long while, a sigh could be heard. "Alright, I understand. Since you can no longer resist, then go. Anyone who wishes to join this battle is welcome to do so."
Everyone was overjoyed. The Dao Master... had agreed.
"Thank you, Dao Master."
A unified response echoed through the Imperial Palace.
"Oh, right..."
Before they left, Ping Xi's voice reached them again. "If City Lord Chen asks, or if you encounter any difficulties, simply say it was by my order."
This was her way of backing them up.
With the Dao Master's words, everyone was ecstatic.
Indeed, the Dao Master still cared about them.
...
The group quickly departed.
Inside the Imperial Palace, silence returned.
After a while, a female Eighth-tier expert, exuding a chilling aura, entered.
She walked into the Imperial Palace and bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Dao Master."
"Well done."
The little girl's figure emerged from the Yin-Yang Great Dao that permeated the Imperial Palace.
The female Great Emperor immediately said, "It is my honor to serve you, Dao Master."
"Mm."
Ping Xi nodded. "You may go..."
"Yes."
After the female Great Emperor left, Ping Xi's face broke into a smile. "Finally, I can go out and play."
That's right, a significant portion of the reason why the Five Elements Thunder Emperors and others had come to seek her out was due to Ping Xi's instigation from behind the scenes.
Without her guidance, the Five Elements Thunder Emperors and the others would not have been so united in their approach.
The previous battle had not only awakened others but also awakened this Yin-Yang Dao Master.
Was the Chaos vast?
It was indeed vast.
For self-preservation or for other reasons,
Chen Fan and the others had stormed into the Ninth Land, and even the usually indolent Yin-Yang Dao Master was tempted.
She was unwilling to miss such a good opportunity.
To charge into the Ninth Land, she had wanted to do so for a long time.
But she had never had the chance.
And now, the opportunity had arrived.
...
Time slowly passed.
Three days.
Boom.
In the west, two powerful auras shook the heavens.
Sword intent, the river of life and death.
The two forces merged at an extremely rapid pace.
Moments later, they began to move.
In the east and north, chaotic energy simultaneously shook the world.
The Chaos Beasts also set off.
"Haha."
Excited laughter echoed through the heavens.
In the Realm of Life and Death, the world was not brought along this time. Only powerful individuals from the Realm of Life and Death rapidly traversed the chaos.
Everyone's face was filled with excitement and anticipation for the coming battle.
"To fight alongside the City Lord again." Zhao Kai was utterly thrilled.
This time, the Great Emperors of the Realm of Life and Death had come out in full force, truly without a single exception.
The world remained in its place, but all the peak powers had been mobilized.
Zhao Kai had discussed it with Xi Qiu. They had considered leaving a few people behind, but... no one was willing.
Even Wusheng, who had just returned to the Realm of Life and Death, had come along, leaving only his dao companion behind in the peaceful rear.
"Speed up."
The voice of General Lei echoed.
For these veteran Eighth-tier cultivators, without a heaven-defying opportunity, their cultivation would likely reach its limit.
The Spirit of the Great Dao was something they could not condense.
Therefore, the battles to come were of paramount importance.
Perhaps... they could find a solution.
Boom.
The overwhelming power finally tore through the barrier of the Tenth Land.
A sturdy stone road appeared beneath their feet. The road was long, connecting the Ninth and Tenth Territories.
Ahead, lay a land of order even vaster than the Tenth Land.