Because it was dragging the Black Coffin, the Chaos Bell moved relatively slowly and was soon overtaken by the powerful figures emerging from the Void.
However, they did not advance. Instead, they surrounded the Chaos Bell without making a move.
Beneath the bell, on the coffin lid, Xu Ying, Wen Nanxun, and the others were all intensely nervous. If these people attacked, the Great Bell would ring, and they would likely be reduced to dust and ashes along with it!
The Chaos Bell continued onward at its leisurely pace, ignoring the powerhouses surrounding it.
"They're from the Chaos Empire." Daoist Cangyu studied their clothing, his expression tense.
"The Chaos Empire?"
Only then did Xu Ying have time to examine these powerhouses. Unlike the Dao Alliance members, who wore Daoist robes, these people were dressed much like officials, divided into civil and military ranks.
The civil officials wore black robes, swords at their waists, red sashes around them, Golden Immortal crowns on their heads, book-blade jade pendants hanging from their belts, and black fork-headed shoes on their feet.
The military officials wore red robes, long swords at their waists, black sashes around them, large Martial Immortal crowns on their heads, cutting blades at their belts, and fork-headed shoes on their feet.
"Why is it called the Chaos Empire?" Xu Ying asked.
Daoist Cangyu said, "The Chaos Empire is merely what the powerhouses of the Sea of Chaos call it. This empire has gathered many universes, but calls itself the Primordial Immortal Dynasty. It formed an enormous imperial capital known as Huangji Imperial Capital. The number of universes under Huangji Imperial Capital is no less than that of the Dao Alliance. Their emperor does not inherit the throne by bloodline. Instead, the strongest is selected to ascend the Imperial Throne and is