“Old Ancestor, we set out too late. What if, by the time we reach the Blackflame Mountain Range, the White Robe Great Emperor and his people are already dead?” a Ghost Shadow Race Elder worried aloud.
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s voice was deep and cold. “Regardless, we must go and see. With my Ghost Shadow Divine Art now at Great Accomplishment, I’m confident I could take on the White Robe Great Emperor even alone! However, with the Great Emperors from Stabbing Heaven Palace and Demon Hall also making their moves, it’s likely the White Robe Great Emperor has already fallen.”
The other Ghost Shadow Race Elders nodded in agreement. “No matter how strong the White Robe Great Emperor is, one man cannot possibly stand against so many supreme Great Emperors! The only reason he gained fame in the Southern Wilds before was that the other Great Emperors were simply too weak.”
It was a well-known fact that Ancient Great Emperors were far more powerful than the Great Emperors of this Era! This was because each time the Supreme Path opened, a Supreme would break through the world and ascend. The Supreme Fruit Position consumed the very essence of the Southern Wilds’ Heaven and Earth power. Over countless eons, eight Supremes had already attained the Dao, leaving the Southern Wilds’ spiritual energy and fundamental rules far diminished compared to ancient times.
Therefore, while it was harder for Ancient Great Emperors to attain the Emperor Realm, their strength was undeniably greater!
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s gaze was profound. “No matter the White Robe Great Emperor’s fate, after this trip, we must begin preparations for the Bronze Ancient Palace!”
The Elders nodded. “Naturally.”
The Bronze Ancient Palace held the ultimate opportunities of the Supreme Path! If they could seize them, the Supreme Fruit Position of this Era would undoubtedly belong to their Ghost Shadow Race!
The group accelerated their pace.
Half a day later.
Boom!
Above the Blackflame Mountain Range, the void tore open, and space twisted violently!
More than a dozen terrifying auras surged from the spatial rift, sweeping outwards like a tsunami. Several Nine-star Emperor Realm presences filled the heavens and earth, radiating palpable killing intent.
The next instant, the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor emerged from the spatial rift, his form like a phantom, shrouded in an eerie, ghostly aura.
Immediately, this corner of the world was enveloped in an endless, vast mist. This was the manifestation of the Ghost Shadow Race’s Great Emperor Dao Patterns, capable of shielding their Divine Sense. Within the heavy mist, shadowy humanoid figures subtly flickered.
Below, everyone in the Blackflame Mountain Range stopped eating and drinking, looking up at the void in astonishment.
Huh?
At this point, there were still enemies foolish enough to seek death! The White Robe Great Emperor had already wiped out two waves of attackers; whose subordinates were these?
Countless streams of Divine Sense and spiritual perception stretched towards the void. Everyone vaguely detected more than a dozen terrifying figures. Their claws were like dark, sharp blades, massive wings sprouted from their backs, and their ugly, grotesque faces sent shivers down spines.
Someone gasped in alarm, “It’s the Ghost Shadow Race!”
Everyone was stunned.
The Ghost Shadow Race was only just arriving? The Red Serpent Old Ancestor of the Demon Hall and the powerhouses from Stabbing Heaven Palace had been dead for half a day already!
They were too slow, even for death!
In the void above, the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s face registered a flicker of shock. The Blackflame Mountain Range was completely intact, and these human cultivators from various states were actually eating here, completely unharmed?
Where were the Stabbing Heaven Palace people? Where were the Demon Hall people?
Suddenly, his Divine Sense swept across the area and he saw the Ultimate Emperor Weapon Howling Heaven spinning in the void, impaling several Great Demon beasts. The Eight Desolations Annihilation Flame roasted them, emitting a tantalizing aroma.
He was utterly dumbfounded.
Nine-star Emperor Realm Great Demon meat! He sensed the aura of the Red Serpent Race, the Demonic Spider Race, and the Giant Ram Race… And more! Several Great Demon auras!
Alas, they had already fallen.
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s expression turned incredibly grim.
The numerous Ghost Shadow Race powerhouses froze in place. At this moment, they wanted nothing more than to flee.
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s face was a mask of complex emotions. Was the White Robe Great Emperor truly that powerful?
The more he thought about it, the more alarmed he became. His Divine Sense swept over every person present, and he quickly spotted Lu Xuan, clad in white robes, elegantly savoring a skewer of Giant Ram meat.
Not far away, the other two Nine-star Great Emperors, Tianyuan Old Ancestor and Jiujun Old Ancestor, were also seated cross-legged, enjoying the demon meat.
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s heart trembled. He had prided himself on being cautious, waiting until his divine art reached Great Accomplishment before descending upon the Blackflame Mountain Range.
He never expected the White Robe Great Emperor to be even more formidable, far exceeding his wildest estimations!
The next instant, the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve, looked at his people, and whispered, “Retreat!”
On the ground, the human cultivators were all taken aback.
They were just leaving?
But then, Lu Xuan’s voice drifted out leisurely, “Since you’ve come, why leave in such a hurry?”
A flicker of panic crossed the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s face, but he quickly changed tack. A Nine-star Emperor Weapon appeared in his hand. “White Robe Daoist Friend, my Ghost Shadow Race only came today to observe the founding ceremony of the Fuyao Dynasty… Hehehe.”
Awkward laughter echoed through the void.
The expressions on the human cultivators’ faces were a sight to behold. This Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor was quite clever; seeing the situation was unfavorable, he immediately tried to turn hostility into friendship.
Lu Xuan rose gracefully, his white robes billowing. A faint divine radiance emanated from him. With each step, Great Emperor Dao Patterns condensed, forming a Heaven-reaching Grand Dao that stretched directly towards the Ghost Shadow Race.
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor was wreathed in black mist, but to show respect, he transformed into an elderly human, forced a smile, and bowed slightly, a gesture of submission. He said, “White Robe Daoist Friend, you truly live up to your name—white robes like snow, with the Bearing of a Divine King!”
The other Ghost Shadow Race Elders felt a chill in their hearts. In the eyes of their sacred race, humans were the lowliest of all. Yet, their Old Ancestor was now abandoning his true form to appear human and was even flattering the White Robe Great Emperor!
Lu Xuan slowly approached within a few thousand feet of the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor, a faint smile playing on his lips. “The Ghost Shadow Race has no need to exist.”
Hearing this, the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor’s face turned incredibly grim. It had come to this; he knew there was no peaceful resolution. The White Robe Great Emperor was a ruthless individual!
It seemed only battle remained!
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor reverted to his true form, his voice cold. “You have already offended the Ancient Desolate Forbidden Zone, Dark Shadow Island, and the Demon Court. The Bronze Ancient Palace has yet to descend, yet your Grand Dao Sect has already made countless enemies. Are you truly not afraid, Your Excellency?”
Lu Xuan replied indifferently, “What is there to fear? I only hope they are not too weak.”
At these words, the entire world fell into a dead silence.
Was the White Robe Great Emperor truly that confident? The gap between the Emperor Realm and Half-step Supreme was like an unbridgeable chasm!
He was far too confident!
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor burst into laughter. “I’ve never seen such an arrogant person! In the past, before the Bronze Ancient Palace descended upon this world, the Nine-star Emperor Realm was indeed the limit, and with your strength, you could be considered a peerless figure. But this world has long since changed. Did Your Excellency perhaps live in the Ancient Era?”
As his voice fell, the Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve and addressed the figures behind him. “Lend me your strength! Today, we shall slay the White Robe Great Emperor! He refused a peaceful resolution, now he’ll face the consequences!”
He had already shown weakness, but the White Robe Great Emperor remained relentless.
There was no choice but to fight!
Boom!
The Ghost Shadow Race Old Ancestor flicked his sleeve, and his two massive black wings unfurled. His hand seals shifted, and he began to activate the Ghost Shadow Race’s ultimate technique!
Boom, boom, boom!
The towering mist sealed the heavens and earth, black energy enveloped the sun, and obscure Great Emperor Dao Patterns continuously manifested, condensing into massive, sky-spanning phantom chains.
“Ghost Shadow Locks Heaven and Earth!”