When Ao Kun appeared, the creatures of the two realms reacted in different ways. The creatures of the myriad realms were filled with worry, while those of the High-Level Heavenly Vault wore smiles.
Ao Kun had already stained his hands with the blood of several Immortal Emperors. Ordinary peak Immortal Emperors were no match for him, and one after another had their origins stolen.
But no matter how strong Ao Kun was, the one he faced now was Qiu Ran, a successor of the Dao Ancestor Academy. There was a qualitative gap between their strengths; anyone could see it.
Ao Kun was in trouble in this battle!
The creatures of the myriad realms weren't the only ones who thought so. Ao Kun knew it very well himself. Qiu Ran's shockingly powerful strength, plain for all to see, had already far exceeded Ao Kun's own limits.
"You may not know me, but I know you."
Qiu Ran took out a damaged Golden Shield. "I imagine you're quite familiar with this Golden Shield, aren't you?"
"Are you trying to shake this Emperor's Dao Heart with it? Or show off your record? How laughable. Such things are the work of the weak!" Ao Kun said. He showed not the slightest fear of his powerful opponent; instead, his battle intent steadily climbed.
"Interesting. You two even speak alike. This is so amusing." Qiu Ran laughed, his voice brimming with excitement. "I remember the despair on that face just before he died. I wonder if you'll look the same before you fall here?!"
"Why don't you find out?" Ao Kun stared straight at Qiu Ran.
"Of course I will. But you'd better put in some effort. It won't be any fun if you get killed in one blow." Qiu Ran's lips curled.
"This Emperor hopes