However, just then, an aura even stronger and vaster than Old Ancestor Feng's came from the direction of Human Emperor Cave.
That aura pressed down on everyone's hearts like a great mountain, making every person present feel reverence rise within them despite themselves. Old Ancestor Feng's movements froze, and the anger on his face instantly receded, replaced by deep wariness.
"Enough."
A low, majestic voice came from the horizon. It was not loud, yet it entered every person's ears with perfect clarity.
Immediately afterward, a figure descended from the sky.
It was a middle-aged man, dressed in a black Emperor Robe embroidered with Sun Moon Stars and mountains and rivers, every line on it giving off a faint golden light. His face was dignified, his gaze deep as the sea, as if it could see through all the world's illusions. His aura was calm and restrained, but everyone could sense that beneath that calm, there hid a power enough to destroy heaven and earth.
The current Human Emperor.
He descended between Jiang Ping'an and Old Ancestor Feng, standing with his hands clasped behind his back as his gaze swept over them.
"Human Emperor!" Old Ancestor Feng hurriedly restrained his aura and bowed in salute.
Though he held the honored status of a Golden Immortal, before the Human Emperor, he did not dare show the slightest negligence. The Human Emperor was an existence of the Dao Ancestor Realm—I am the Great Dao, the source of ten thousand daos—a supreme powerhouse two great realms above him.
Jiang Ping'an also put away his fist and cupped his hands slightly. "Greetings, Human Emperor."
The Human Emperor gave a slight nod. His gaze fell on Old Ancestor Feng, and his tone was calm yet brooked no doubt. "Feng Yuan, this matter began with Wuji provoking