The atmosphere grew slightly heavy.
The many kings and marquises all looked solemn. Even the Saint Heavenly King frowned slightly, feeling that this man's spirit was too overwhelming, as though he could swallow the world whole—unmatched in dominance and ferocity.
Only Lin Xuanlong shook his head slightly. "Too much is as bad as too little. It is best to know when to stop."
Although he was somewhat surprised by Wang Yuanshi's current strength, he still did not believe Wang Yuanshi could seize the position of Human Emperor.
Though the Human Emperor had never taken that step either, his combat power far surpassed that of ordinary Innate Divine Saints.
Back when the three princes challenged the Human Emperor, all three had reached the peak above Great Luo. Yet the Human Emperor had needed only one sword strike to suppress two and kill one.
For Wang Yuanshi to contend against the Human Emperor now was almost impossible.
"How is this too much?"
Wang Yuanshi smiled noncommittally. Naturally, he understood what Lin Xuanlong meant, but he did not care.
The gap in cultivation had never truly been a gap. Besides, if one did not even dare try with a thirty percent chance of success, what Dao was there left to cultivate?
After all, if he could not break free from the Vast Will, he could only follow his former path and merge with the Vast Will as one.
But he had failed once before. Naturally, he would not take that road again.
Otherwise, what meaning was there in his coming to the Vast Continent?
The thought flashed through his mind as he looked at Gu Shaoshang.
"A battle?"
His voice was calm, carrying a trace of indifference, a trace of unquestionable certainty, and an inexplicable emotion.
"Of course."
Gu Shaoshang nodded slightly, rose