Many veteran Imperial Sovereigns had heard such a rumor. No one knew whether it was true or false, but Celestial Venerables had rarely appeared over the years, much less made a move, so there had never been any way to verify it.
Yet in many people's eyes, it was probably true. Otherwise, if Celestial Venerables were allowed to slaughter freely, no matter how many Imperial Sovereigns there were, they would not be enough to kill.
Over these years, Nether Celestial Venerable had remained cooped up within the Nether Sea Domain. Though his prestige remained immense, many people had clearly forgotten him—or rather, they had chosen to overlook him.
Otherwise, they would not have dared charge so recklessly into the Nether Sea Domain. Yet now Nether Celestial Venerable was about to act, and the expressions of many veteran Imperial Sovereigns, especially Battle Emperor and Night Emperor, changed at once.
Though Nether Celestial Venerable was famed far and wide, they were not sheep waiting to be slaughtered without the power to resist. Facing Nether Celestial Venerable alone, their chances of victory might be slim, but none of the Imperial Sovereigns present were ordinary figures.
If they went all out, even against Nether Celestial Venerable, they might not lack the strength for a battle. Of course, what price they would pay was another matter, but driven to this point, who had the leisure to think so much?
Just then, another fluctuation suddenly descended from the heavens.
"Nether Celestial Venerable, why make things difficult for them? This time, the Creation Road has opened, and quite a few people from your Nether Sea Domain are qualified to enter as well, aren't they? Do not be too overbearing. If you stir up public outrage, it will not end well!"
The voice was calm, as though it