The Eternal Life Hall Plaza!
Zhong Shan struck Netherworld Master with one palm, but one of the assembled heroes blocked most of its power with a palm of his own.
Netherworld Master left just like that, while Zhong Shan rose to his feet as well. Wind moved of its own accord around him, and his imperial dragon robe fluttered slightly, rippling out a vast golden aura. The golden aura coiled behind Zhong Shan, slowly forming nine golden divine dragons. They swam about with furious eyes, coldly glaring at the person who had attacked.
Cheng Hou—the person who had struck that palm just now—was actually First Sage Cheng Hou.
Cheng Hou also rose to his feet and slowly withdrew his palm.
"Cheng Hou, thank you! Hahahaha~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!"
From high in the sky came East Emperor Tai Yi's hearty laughter.
Cheng Hou had blocked most of Zhong Shan's power, allowing Netherworld Master to escape unharmed.
"Zhong Shan has acted against nature and defied all order, throwing the world into chaos. As Sages, we are entrusted by Heaven to shepherd the world. Naturally, we cannot stand by and do nothing!" Cheng Hou replied to Tai Yi.
"Then I shall fight alongside First Sage Cheng Hou to eliminate demons on Heaven's behalf and restore a bright and peaceful world! Hahaha!" Tai Yi's sonorous laughter rang out from the sky.
The exchange between Cheng Hou and Tai Yi immediately made the situation more complicated.
Cheng Hou had aided Tai Yi and openly declared his position, standing on the opposite side of Zhong Shan.
"Cheng Hou, do you know why I set up such a grand feast today?" Zhong Shan asked in a low voice.
"Why?" Cheng Hou sneered.
"To fill this coffin!" Zhong Shan said coldly.
The coffin before Zhong Shan was the one he had