The Netherworld Tree Clan

The moment the Shadow Ghost Emperor finished speaking, Sole Dominance Mountain fell silent. The powerful figures exchanged bewildered glances, then erupted into a flurry of discussion...

Who is the Shadow Ghost Emperor? He is arguably the foremost among the emperors of the Asura Path, second only to the Five Emperors. His strength and prestige within the Asura Path are unparalleled. The speed and power he just displayed are something even the Asura Emperor on Sole Dominance Mountain Duzun admire, truly befitting his title of Shadow Ghost Emperor. But, judging from his words just now, he still has a trump card up his sleeve? In these past few decades, has he acquired a trump card powerful enough to make him an emperor?

What exactly is it?

At this moment, not to mention the Asura Emperor on Sole Dominance Mountain, even the Five Emperors looked at him with surprise and anticipation. The Great Emperor looked at the Shadow Ghost Emperor with a hint of curiosity in their eyes.

As an existence second only to the Five Emperors, the Shadow Ghost Emperor Asura Emperor. Yet, he is confident enough to be among the ranks of the Asura Emperor?

"Oh? To become emperor? Let's see what methods he has," Thunder Flame Thunder Flame Emperor said in a low voice, his tiger eyes flashing as he heard Shadow Ghost Emperor's words. He looked at Shadow Ghost Emperor with curiosity in his eyes, but more than that, he was cold and sinister.

As one of the most senior members of the Asura Emperor's elite group, the fact that a younger generation has caught up with him today left Thunder Flame Emperor feeling quite uneasy.

"Hehehe, to become emperor? Since he said so, it's probably true. With a Shadow Ghost Emperor and Zhuge Xiang, I believe the Asura Path will soon become even more lively..." The Fox Emperor chuckled, her voluptuous and charming body trembling as she laughed, causing waves of Human Heart to rise from her ample bosom, attracting countless powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain to steal glances.

"To become emperor? I hope he succeeds." Great Emperor Xuan Luo gave Shadow Ghost Emperor a deep look, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Upon reaching the level of Great Emperor, one's vision is no longer limited to the Asura Path, but extends to the Three Realms Path. The increasing number of powerful figures in the Asura Path across Heavens and Myriad Worlds is something that Great Emperor like Great Emperor Xuan Luo are quite pleased to see.

The Shadow Ghost Emperor's words—that he possessed a move that could elevate him to the level of the Asura Emperor —stirred up a storm. Although Mo Lingna showed no outward sign of panic, she watched the Shadow Ghost Emperor with growing vigilance. He already possessed a speed and strength that surpassed hers; did he really have another trump card?

"Alright, if you want to see, I'll let you see..." Taking a deep breath, Shadow Ghost Emperor stared intently at Mo Lingna and said.

Although Shadow Ghost Emperor had intended to save this move for the Five Emperors, he was now blocked by Mo Lingna. Without defeating her, his progress would be halted. Therefore, having decided to use his trump card against Mo Lingna, Shadow Ghost Emperor stopped worrying about it.

With her Essence, Qi, and Spirit and energy fully focused, Mo Lingna's aura also increased slightly as Mo Lingna stared intently at the Shadow Ghost Emperor, awaiting his next attack. She was giving the Shadow Ghost Emperor her utmost attention.

The Shadow Ghost Emperor lowered his head slightly, his face turned towards the ground, making it impossible to see his expression. His arms hung at his sides, completely relaxed, as if he had given up the fight. However, the aura emanating from him grew stronger and stronger...

On Sole Dominance Mountain, all was silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop. All eyes were on the Shadow Ghost Emperor. What was this technique that would allow him to become emperor? All the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain were filled with curiosity.

Visibly, the Shadow Ghost Emperor's body suddenly became illusory, like viewing flowers through mist or the moon reflected in water. Then, the Shadow Ghost Emperor's body began to appear as double images, which twisted and distorted, making it seem as if one's eyes were playing tricks on them, unable to see clearly...

The sudden change left the powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain completely bewildered. Many even rubbed their eyes, fearing they were seeing things. The Shadow Ghost Emperor's body had become illusory, and even had double images?

But before the astonishment in everyone's Human Heart could subside, the layers of superimposed images on the Shadow Ghost Emperor's body began to slowly separate, the distance between the superimposed images growing ever wider...

In just a few breaths, the four shadows of the Shadow Ghost Emperor appeared before all the powerful figures of Sole Dominance Mountain. Then, these four shadows materialized into four identical people—who else could they be but the Shadow Ghost Emperor?

"Is this... is this an illusion?" On Sole Dominance Mountain, some powerful figures couldn't help but ask in surprise as they saw four identical Shadow Ghost Emperor appear, though it was unclear whether they were asking others or themselves.

"No, they're not illusions. The four Shadow Ghost Emperors each possess their own unique aura," another person beside him said solemnly as the Asura Emperor finished speaking. "Moreover, the aura emanating from the four Shadow Ghost Emperor hasn't weakened in the slightest. This is truly astonishing."

"What kind of ability is this, splitting into four?" Not to mention the Asura Emperor, even the Asura Emperor were stunned by the Shadow Ghost Emperor's move, and countless questions arose in their minds.

Their discerning eyes could naturally see that the four Shadow Ghost Emperors were not illusions, but real entities. Moreover, what was most terrifying was that even after being divided into four, the Shadow Ghost Emperor's strength did not diminish in the slightest.

The Clone Technique is not uncommon in the Three Realms Path, but it is not rare either. Examples include the Daoist concept of the One Qi Three Pure Ones and the Myriad Beings Wonderful Aspects in the Western Heaven Buddhist Realm. However, no matter how exquisite these Clone Techniques are, they all share one fundamental rule: the strength of the clones created will inevitably be weakened.

The fewer the number of Clone, the less the weakening effect; conversely, the more Clone, the greater the weakening effect.

Like the Great Sun Tathagata of the Western Paradise, who is Great Sage level existence, if he dared to transform into billions of clones, then the strength of those Clone might not even be as great as Cultivator of ordinary Cultivation World.

However, the Shadow Ghost Emperor split into four, and each of his four Clone possessed the strength of their prime, without any sign of weakening. This ability almost defied everyone's Human Heart sense.

If one knew of this method of splitting into four without diminishing one's strength in the slightest, even the Great Sage level Saints of Heavens and Myriad Worlds would surely be envious, wouldn't they?

When fighting the White Bone Emperor, Zhuge Xiang also summoned the Demon Clone from the Demon Transformation Bottle, which possessed abilities identical to his own. However, that was merely relying on the power of the treasure, not his own ability. In contrast, the Shadow Ghost Emperor's Clone did not rely on any treasure; it was entirely his own ability. The powerful figures on Sole Dominance Mountain could distinguish this, which made it all the more astonishing.

"How about it? Is my move acceptable to you?" the four Shadow Ghost Emperor asked Mo Lingna in unison.

Four powerful auras, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down on Mo Lingna, made it difficult for her to even breathe. One Shadow Ghost Emperor was already enough to suppress her, but now four? Mo Lingna truly had no chance of winning.

"This guy, this ability is truly terrifying..." Zhuge Xiang looked at the minimap. Sure enough, on his minimap, the four Shadow Ghost Emperors each had their own red dot, which meant that these four Shadow Ghost Emperors were all physical entities, not phantoms.

"All I know is that this Shadow Ghost Emperor, like the White Bone Emperor, entered the Asura Path in his physical body, and was himself transformed from a plant. Could it be that he is from the legendary Netherworld Tree Clan, which is on the verge of extinction?" Looking at the Shadow Ghost Emperor, who had split into four but whose aura had not weakened in the slightest, the most senior of the Great Emperor, the Great Emperor Pake, spoke with a hint of contemplation in his voice.

"The Netherworld Tree Clan? What kind of race is that? Why have I never heard of them?" Upon hearing Emperor Pake's words, Great Emperor Xuan Luo asked, his expression frank and without any shame for his ignorance.

"Great Emperor Xuan Luo, your experience is still short. You have only been cultivating for a few thousand years. Naturally, you do not know about the Netherworld Tree Clan, which was only a fleeting phenomenon in Ancient Times. I believe that even among the Three Realms Path, those who know about the Netherworld Tree Clan are few and far between," Great Emperor Poko said after glancing at Great Emperor Xuan Luo Emperor Pake, and then began to recount the origins of the Netherworld Tree Clan.

It turns out that in Ancient Times, there was a strange tree, the Netherworld Tree Clan. Most plants take root in the ground and grow strong, but the Netherworld Tree is very different from ordinary plants. Although it also takes root in the ground, it is not stationary. Instead, it can wander around at night, hence the name Netherworld Tree.

Everything in the world possesses a spirit. If given the right opportunity, even rocks can cultivate themselves into spirits, let alone the Netherworld Tree.

Legend has it that the Netherworld Tree initially transformed into a demon, possessing no special characteristics. However, if it ascends to become a demon immortal or a demon, it can branch out to cultivate together, achieving a cultivation speed several times faster. Although each branch is scattered across its own territory, they can fight together...

Although branching will divide one's spiritual power, theoretically, a person with strong spiritual power can branch endlessly, and a single tree may be transformed into an entire race.

In Ancient Times, there was a Netherworld Tree that truly transformed into ten, cultivating to the Great Emperor Realm. Once it made a move, all ten Great Emperor appeared together. Such strength truly swept across Heavens and Myriad Worlds, thus arousing the fear of the powerful beings of Heavens and Myriad Worlds, who rose up to attack it. From that time onwards, the news of the annihilation of the Netherworld Tree Clan was left behind, and it remains to this day.

However, the Great Dao is fifty, and the Heavenly Evolution is four, leaving a way out everywhere. Even though the once mighty Netherworld Tree Clan has perished, this Shadow Ghost Emperor is a Netherworld Tree that has been lost since Ancient Times, and it has taken root and sprouted.

Today, his branch has split into four, each possessing equal strength. With four powerful figures, second only to the Asura Emperor, joining forces to attack, he truly has the right to challenge the Asura Emperor...