"So it was you who wanted to enter the One True World."
The Scorpion Saint Shadow fell silent for a moment before speaking slowly, its expression grave. "Your cultivation qualifies you."
Unexpectedly, the nine saint shadows did not attack. Instead, their attitude softened.
After all, someone who could travel against the flow of time and slay several Emperors in succession stood among the very strongest Emperors. They had no wish to make an enemy of him.
"You're wrong."
Wang Xuan shook his head slightly, divine light blazing in his eyes.
"Entering the One True World was never my ultimate goal."
"I only want to slay Emperors."
With that, he strode forward. Terrifying killing intent surged skyward, carrying power on par with an Emperor's as it bore down on the nine saint shadows.
"You intend to kill us?"
"How arrogant! Even if you are unusual, taking on all nine of us alone is a fool's dream!"
"Then we'll kill you first!"
The nine avatars roared together and attacked.
Light blazed like the sun. Its dazzling radiance descended, suppressing entire worlds.
Countless Divine Principles converged in the void, condensed to a single point, tore through space-time, and slammed into Wang Xuan.
Boom!
Boom, boom!
The road paved with sacred relics shook violently. Across the endless stars, great celestial bodies shattered in the spreading ripples.
Only Pangu and Xiao Chen stood beneath the steps, their expressions grave. They pushed their power to its limit, ready to intervene at any moment.
"Slayer of Emperors, you won't escape death today!"
"No one can stand against every Emperor! Even heaven and earth would shatter!"
Amid the layered light and shadow, the nine saint shadows roared without cease.
But for all their numbers, they were only nine avatars. Even together, they were no match for Wang Xuan.