461. The Old Monsters' Gathering

The arrival was so great that Shrouding the Heavens, making it impossible to see clearly.

The wispy white clouds beneath it resembled scattered stars.

Its jet-black color, like dark iron, made this visitor from a foreign land seem like the night sky.

For a moment, everyone couldn't help but look up at the sky.

Shocking!

Fear!

Panic!

The entire Wind and Cloud World went crazy for it.

No one knows what it is, no one knows where it came from. But everyone knows that it is something that humanity cannot contend with, and a force that humanity cannot fight against.

Chinese Pavilion.

The Nameless gazed at the sky. Although he couldn't see the full appearance of the newcomer, he could still vaguely sense the terrifying aura that was as deep as the ocean, thanks to his unfathomable cultivation.

That was a power he had never felt before, a power he had never imagined.

The Nameless man's eyes were glazed over.

"What exactly is this thing?"

Meanwhile, countless people across the world shared the same doubts and sentiments as Nameless.

Emperor!

Jue Wushen!

Di Shitian!

Smile Three Smiles!

Even the Great Sun Tathagata!

Everyone was shocked by the sudden turn of events.

Xiong Ba arrived at the entrance of the main hall, gazing up at the colossal figure in the sky whose entirety could not be seen, and asked in a trembling voice, "This, this is?"

Suddenly, a voice as loud as thunder came from the sky. "He who holds the Celestial Domain Token, please ascend the Heavenly Ladder."

As soon as the voice faded, countless steps, resembling transformed white clouds, descended from the sky and landed precisely at the feet of each invitee.

The steps are less than two meters wide, winding like a divine dragon reaching to the heavens and extending into the sky, though they are not clearly visible.

Xiong Ba stared at the steps beneath his feet, a few beads of cold sweat appearing on his forehead. He swallowed hard.

This is definitely not human!

Xiong Ba roared in shock, then looked pitifully at Li Hao.

He's genuinely terrified now.

Xiong Ba initially thought those people might be hidden masters in the martial arts world, or powerful figures from outside the Central Plains like Li Hao.

But even if Xiong Ba were stupid, he would know that something was wrong in the current situation.

This is absolutely not a power of the human world, nor could it possibly be a power that the human world possesses.

Li Hao narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Chief Xiong, please."

Xiong Ba's lips parted slightly, but he trembled and couldn't utter a word.

please?

Hire my ass!

Such a place, such power?

Xiong Ba remained silent for a moment, then looked at Li Hao with a puzzled expression and asked, "Mr. Li, aren't you worried?"

Li Hao laughed loudly, "Chief Xiong, you've forgotten what I once said. I've seen far more than you know."

After laughing, Li Hao stepped onto the cloud ladder on his own.

At the same time, Angel Yan and the others followed suit.

Xiong Ba watched the departing figures of the group, and finally gritted his teeth.

Walk!

We have to go!

The opponent's power is definitely beyond my reach, nor can the World Association contend with it. If I refuse their invitation, I will truly die!

Just as Xiong Ba stepped onto the cloud ladder, he suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Wen Chouchou, who was trembling in front of the palace gate, his eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a solemn expression, and said in a deep voice, "Chou Chou."

"Help the gang leader."

Wen Chouchou looked nervous and quickly forced a smile, responding stiffly.

Xiong Ba sighed, "If I leave, let Qin Shuang take over the World Association and take good care of You Ruo for me."

Xiong Ba knew his three disciples' personalities very well: Qin Shuang was honest and kind, Bu Jingyun was too violent, and Nie Feng was kind. After he left, his only worry was his daughter.

Wen Chouchou's expression changed slightly.

Is the gang leader making his final arrangements?

His heart trembled, and he whispered, "Yes."

Xiong Ba glanced deeply at the World Association, then resolutely stepped onto the cloud ladder.

The cloud ladder gradually disappeared, and Xiong Ba's figure vanished completely into the horizon.

Li Hao and his three companions climbed the cloud ladder and soon arrived at a huge square.

The square was enormous, resembling a vast plain.

The ground was paved with square gray stones with distinctive black patterns, resembling wispy white clouds. Before them stretched a winding, endless mountain path leading to the distant mountaintop.

Angel Yan frowned slightly and said in a low voice, "Very strong."

Li Hao nodded slightly.

He had already sensed that the other party was at the peak of the antennae, infinitely close to the Golden Immortal realm!

Such strength is truly remarkable.

At the same time, Li Hao became increasingly curious.

How could a powerful expert at the half-step Golden Immortal realm possibly be interested in a small world like Wind and Cloud?

After all, for a half-step Golden Immortal, the Wind and Cloud are nothing more than a dispensable chicken rib—not worth eating, but too precious to discard.

The Xiao Nannan gazed intently at the winding mountain road.

She vaguely sensed a very special, extremely special power emanating from it!

Uncle Nine's brows were furrowed, and he was extremely nervous.

This was the first time he had faced a true powerhouse, an unparalleled powerhouse.

It would be a lie to say that he wasn't nervous or afraid at all. Especially after just experiencing the Heavenly Road, Uncle Nine had a profound understanding of his opponent's strength.

Shortly after the group arrived, more people came to the square.

A strange man wearing an ice-blue mask is none other than Di Shitian, who has lived for thousands of years. A seemingly ordinary old man is none other than Smile Three Smiles, one of the strongest figures in the Wind and Cloud World.

Soon, the square became lively.

The Great Demon God, the Chief, the Nameless, Nie Renwang, and countless others—those already known to all, those who had lived in seclusion for many years, and those who were thought to be dead—all appeared in the enormous plaza.

As more and more people arrived, the atmosphere became increasingly tense.

The group exchanged glances, all with extremely solemn expressions.

Most of them never imagined that there would be so many incredibly powerful individuals in the world, countless individuals whose strength could be considered astonishing.

Among them, Xiong Ba was the most shocking.

He thought he was the World's Best person in the world, but he was easily intimidated by Xiao Nannan and Li Hao. However, he still did not think he was too weak, but only thought that Li Hao and Xiao Nannan were too strange.

But at this moment, Xiong Ba sadly realized...

It turns out there are so many masters in the martial arts world, so many incredibly powerful individuals, and so many beings far surpassing myself!

Xiong Ba was dejected and sighed, "I, Xiong Ba, thought myself to be the strongest in the world, but today I realize I'm nothing but a frog in a well."

As Xiong Ba spoke, his expression grew increasingly bitter.

No one wants to admit they are a frog in a well, especially someone as arrogant as Xiong Ba.

But the reality was undeniable, and Xiong Ba had neither the courage nor the ability to deny it.

However, at this moment, he no longer cared about Xiong Ba.

Compared to such a powerful figure, Xiong Ba was nothing more than a dispensable pawn.

Di Shitian looked around and burst into laughter. "Interesting, very interesting! I've lived for over a thousand years, yet I've never discovered so many powerful beings in the world. Interesting, extremely interesting indeed!"

Everyone's pupils constricted, and they all looked at Di Shitian in shock.

More than a thousand years!?

Are you kidding me?

"Hmph, laughable. How could a person live for over a thousand years?"

Di Shitian scoffed, "How could mortals know the capabilities of a god like myself?"

"Ahem, Xu Fu, you need to be arrogant. Don't forget why we're here." Smile Three Smiles coughed lightly and said calmly.

Di Shitian's expression changed drastically, and his pupils contracted to a single point.

He stared intently at Smile Three Smiles and said in a deep voice, "Who are you, and why do you know me?"

Everyone was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and then some people's expressions changed drastically.

Xu Fu!?

This name is familiar to many people.

"Xu Fu, the Xu Fu who searched for the elixir of immortality for Qin Shi Huang more than a thousand years ago!"

"Hiss, that can't be right. If he really is Xu Fu, wouldn't he have lived for over a thousand years?!"

"Xu Fu, a powerful figure over a thousand years old. Good heavens, is there such a freak in the world?"

Everyone was shocked and began to discuss it animatedly.

Facing Xu Fu's questioning, Smile Three Smiles calmly replied, "Smile Three Smiles, or as you prefer, Twelve Fears."

Twelve panicked moments!

Upon hearing this, everyone invariably took two steps back.

Even Di Shitian couldn't help but become wary.

The Twelve Terrors represent twelve mysterious beings in the martial arts world, none of whom are as powerful as them.

"Hmph, Father, you've really grown old, actually interested in talking to these laughable and pathetic ants. More than four thousand years have passed, and you're still just as pathetic."

A burly man with bulging veins, resembling a demon, stepped out of the crowd. His attitude was extremely arrogant, showing utter contempt for the world.

However, compared to the burly man's attitude, everyone was even more alarmed by his words.

More than four thousand years!

Everyone swallowed hard.

They glanced at Smile Three Smiles, then looked at the Great Demon God.

Even Di Shitian was completely dumbfounded at this moment.

What the hell is going on?

More than four thousand years?

More than four thousand years?

He was able to live for over a thousand years by drinking Phoenix Blood; how could a mortal possibly live for over four thousand years?

"It's fake, it must be fake! How could it possibly outlive me?" Di Shitian roared excitedly, as if provoked.

Smile Three Smiles looked at his eldest son with a complicated expression, his lips slightly parted but he ultimately remained silent.

He calmly replied, "I have lived for over four thousand years."

quiet.

A deathly silence.

The group exchanged bewildered glances, unsure how to express their feelings.

First came Di Shitian, who lived for over a thousand years, and now comes the Twelve Terrors, who have lived for over four thousand years.

Oh, there must be more than just Twelve Frightened Ones; there's also his son!

Upon realizing this, everyone's faces twitched violently.

Is this really the familiar martial arts world we know?

A monster over a thousand years old, a monster over four thousand years old!?

Smile Three Smiles ignored everyone's attitude and turned to look at Li Hao and the other three.

He had lived for too long, witnessing the Wind and Cloud, the rise and fall of countless geniuses, and the rise and fall of countless dynasties.

But he had never seen Li Hao and the others!

If it were an ordinary person, Smile Three Smiles wouldn't care.

But even a master like Li Hao, Smile Three Smiles sensed something amiss.

A master with no apparent growth trajectory, a powerful figure who appears out of nowhere, just like this all-powerful Xuanwu sacred beast!

Smile Three Smiles's gaze sharpened slightly, and he asked in a deep voice, "Who are you people?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Li Hao and the others.

They looked surprised and somewhat confused.

What's going on?