At the center of the Emperor's Tomb, where the coffin had been placed, Chu Tianya fought against eighteen metal giants.
The eighteen metal giants had bodies of incredible durability. Even with all his strength, Chu Tianya couldn't break through their defenses. They formed a formation around him, and their eighteen fearsome battle swords swung in an impenetrable storm. He could only struggle to fend them off, and dozens of times he had nearly been struck by their blades.
"These eighteen metal giants each have the strength of a peak Earth Emperor Realm expert, and aren't much weaker than me. Their combined fighting power still can't match a true Heavenly Emperor, but they never tire or fear, and their bodies are incredibly tough. Given enough time, even an ordinary Heavenly Emperor could be worn down to death!"
As he struggled to fend off the eighteen metal giants' attacks, Chu Tianya rapidly weighed the situation in his mind.
If he used all his trump cards, he could escape. It might even be possible to dismantle one or two of the metal giants. But after witnessing their power, Chu Tianya had another idea.
If he could claim these eighteen metal giants, wouldn't that mean he'd have eighteen peak Earth Emperor Realm guards at his side at all times?
With these eighteen metal giants beside him, Chu Tianya felt he'd have a fighting chance even against a Heavenly Emperor!
With their help, he could sweep through the surrounding nations and establish an immortal legacy. He might even be able to elevate his dynasty into an empire!
The only prerequisite was that he had to claim these eighteen metal giants.
*This is my good fortune. Fortune may hide within misfortune. My Great Light Dynasty suffered heavy losses when Bai Yang ravaged it. If I can