Yaochi

"Emperor Xuanhuang? What an arrogant claim. He actually wants to follow in Emperor Zun's footsteps and establish a Heavenly Court. Does he also want us Sovereigns to bow down and pledge allegiance, honoring him as the Heavenly Emperor?" In a shadowy place, Ancient Emperor Tianyi and another Sovereign sneered.

"Still, this stone man really does have some ability. His strength is probably greater than ours was at our peak. That feat of plucking stars and seizing the moon a while ago was something even we couldn't have done so casually before we crippled ourselves. He's not to be underestimated. He truly has the potential to become a second Emperor Zun." The one who spoke was another Sovereign: Changsheng Tianzun, reputedly the oldest living powerhouse. He was one of the Nine Heavenly Venerables of the Mythical Era and the founder of the "Zhe" secret technique. He was no ordinary figure, having witnessed the terrifying existences of Emperor Zun and the Undying Heavenly Emperor.

"The stronger he is, the better. As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain. Wu Shi is already an unparalleled emperor, his strength surpassing that of the ancient emperors. Now another powerhouse has appeared, one who wants to rule the universe. The two are bound to clash, and that's when we can reap the benefits. The Undying Heavenly Emperor has the same idea." Ancient Emperor Tianyi spoke quietly.

Changsheng Tianzun hesitated. "Wu Shi is devoted to the Great Dao. He has no friends or family, and no interest in power. I'm afraid he won't have any conflict with that stone man."

Ancient Emperor Tianyi smiled. "There's no one in this world without a weakness. Wu Shi may be all alone, but don't forget his origins. He's the son of the Western Emperor and a Dacheng Holy