At the edge of the Primal Ancient Realm, beyond its boundary walls, the once-tranquil expanse began to tremble violently. The supreme aura of Immortal Kings spread through the air, the laws of the Great Dao hummed in resonance, and hazy, ethereal figures appeared.
The true bodies of Immortal King-level powerhouses had arrived in person, drawn by the earth-shaking opportunity in the Primal Ancient Realm!
"Immortal King Sanqing!"
"Immortal King Aosheng!"
"Immortal King Taichu!"
"Immortal King Yuanchu!"
"Immortal King Taishi!"
"Immortal King Tongtian!"
More than a dozen of the Immortal Domain's greatest experts and giant Immortal Kings had arrived at the edge of the Ancient Realm in their true bodies. Their vast auras swept in every direction. The Ancient Realm Immortal Kings in the Imperial City sensed their arrival as well and headed to the border to deal with the "guests" from the Immortal Domain.
At the border of the Primal Ancient Realm, Immortal King Wuzhong and Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation arrived at lightning speed. The two giant Immortal Kings looked at the dozen-plus supreme and giant Immortal Kings from the Immortal Domain and fell silent.
At last, Immortal King Wuzhong spoke. "Fellow Daoists of the Immortal Domain, why have you come to our Primal Ancient Realm in your true bodies?"
As he spoke, Immortal King Wuzhong unleashed an incomparable aura befitting a giant. His vast Immortal King might burst outward, pressing down so hard that several supreme Immortal Kings from the Immortal Domain struggled under it.
"Hmph!" Immortal King Aosheng wore a domineering expression. He released the powerful aura of a supreme Immortal King at the pinnacle, his gaze icy as he looked around at the two giant Immortal Kings from the Primal Ancient Realm. His voice boomed like thunder. "Immortal King Wuzhong, we have no ill intentions in coming here in person. We heard that an Immortal King's son has been born in the Ancient Realm today, a Born Supreme, so we came to offer our blessings and congratulations in person. We also wish to see the Supreme infant, Su Li."
Hearing Immortal King Aosheng's choice of words, Immortal King Wuzhong sneered inwardly. Offering blessings and gifts? Dozens of Immortal King heirs had been born over the past several epochs, yet not once had the kings come in person. What a load of bullshit. How could he not know what they were really after?
Still, Wuzhong gave nothing away. His face was stern, his gaze resolute, and he stood tall and proud, undaunted by Aosheng's threat. He replied coldly, "Immortal King Aosheng, the Supreme infant is the son of Daoist Reincarnation, the Emperor Reincarnation Body. He is also the one upon whom our Ancient Realm's fortune rests, its future leader. I ask you all to leave your gifts and blessings, then depart."
Both sides fell silent.
"An Emperor!?" Immortal King Tongtian spoke urgently. Even he, a supreme Immortal King, could no longer remain calm after hearing the word "Emperor." A trace of barely perceptible fervor rose in his eyes.
An Emperor.
"Is what Daoist Wuzhong says... true?" Immortal King Sanqing, the strongest of the Immortal Domain's arrivals, flicked his sleeve and asked solemnly.
Emperors had existed only in legend for countless epochs. Even giant Immortal Kings had merely heard rumors of them; none had ever encountered or witnessed an Emperor's might.
At a level like Immortal King Sanqing's, only by breaking through the King Realm and entering the Emperor Realm could one advance further in cultivation. Becoming an Emperor was the dream and pursuit of every cultivator in the Immortal King Realm!
Only news concerning an "Emperor" could stir the hearts of those who had cultivated for countless years so violently.
"Though Su Li is the Emperor Reincarnation Body, he is also my own son. Blood runs thicker than water, and he is my only child. Fellow Daoists, please withdraw." Suddenly, Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation, standing beside Immortal King Wuzhong, spoke calmly, urging the kings of the Immortal Domain to abandon their designs.
"Daoist Reincarnation!" Immortal King Tongtian cried out impatiently, his bearing as an Immortal King slipping as he tried to argue with Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation.
"Hmm?!" Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation furrowed his brow. Yin and yang qi swirled in his eyes, and his forceful gaze made Immortal King Tongtian's heart tremble.
The hazy phantom of the Reincarnation Disk appeared, shimmering with chaotic light. Its powerful aura spread through the air, as if preparing for battle.
The atmosphere between the two realms instantly grew taut, like a bowstring about to snap. The other Immortal Kings of the Immortal Domain began speaking up as well.
Immortal King Taichu looked displeased. "Daoist Reincarnation, we must handle this matter calmly. Why be so aggressive?"
Immortal King Yuanchu chimed in, "Exactly. The Immortal Domain and the Ancient Realm should live in harmony. Why resort to force over a Supreme infant?"
Immortal King Sanqing remained impassive and said coolly, "Daoist Wuzhong, Daoist Reincarnation, this matter concerns an 'Emperor.' I urge you to act with caution."
After hearing this, Immortal King Wuzhong's face darkened further. He gave a cold snort, and his aura suddenly rose as an even more powerful pressure spread in every direction.
"How dare you! Immortal King Wuzhong, are you looking for a war?!"
Immortal King Aosheng glared at Immortal King Wuzhong. "Wuzhong, I'm giving you one last chance. Otherwise, don't blame me for showing no mercy!"
"Who's the one daring to act out of line? You, Ao Sheng! A supreme Immortal King dares bark like a dog in front of me!"
Immortal King Wuzhong's gaze remained firm; he did not yield an inch. He swung the long sword in his hand, and a terrifying sword intent shot up into the sky.
"Wuzhong!" Immortal King Aosheng growled, his face darkening with anger. Since attaining the Dao, no one had ever dared insult him like this. It didn't matter that his opponent was a giant—he would not tolerate it!
Seeing this, Immortal King Six Paths Reincarnation unleashed his immense aura as a giant, summoned his life-bound treasure, the Reincarnation Disk, and stood ready to fight Immortal King Aosheng and the other giants from the Immortal Domain.
At this critical moment, the Seven Border Wasteland Immortal Kings also arrived.
They stood shoulder to shoulder with Immortal King Wuzhong, facing Immortal King Aosheng and the other giants from the Immortal Domain together.
For a moment, the border of the Ancient Realm was on the brink of war, the tension at its peak.
Suddenly, a black phantom merged into Immortal King Aosheng's head. His eyes changed, and a powerful aura erupted from within him, shaking the surrounding space into violent turbulence.
A giant Immortal King!
A giant Immortal King at the pinnacle!
Brilliant light shimmered around him, and he seemed incomparably majestic.
"What is this..." Immortal King Wuzhong and the others stared at Immortal King Aosheng in shock and uncertainty. They could feel that his aura had grown several times stronger than before.
Immortal King Aosheng stood proudly in the air, his gaze cold as he swept it over everyone. A mocking smile tugged at his lips. "Today, I'll let you experience this Immortal King's true strength!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Immortal King Aosheng formed hand seals. His aura erupted, and a radiant pillar of light shot into the sky, instantly spreading across the entire border of the Ancient Realm.
He then struck Immortal King Taichu with a brilliant palm strike. Its momentum was magnificent, its power unmatched. Caught off guard, Immortal King Taichu was sent flying by the blow.
"Not good!" Bright, vivid Immortal King blood welled from Immortal King Taichu's mouth. His expression changed dramatically, and he hurriedly shouted, "Something's wrong with Aosheng! Everyone, join forces and suppress him!"
Immortal King Wuzhong and the others realized how dire the situation was. They summoned their treasures one after another and unleashed powerful divine abilities and secret arts, attacking Immortal King Aosheng.
The border of the Ancient Realm descended into chaos.
Yet Immortal King Aosheng's aura was simply too powerful. Even with so many Immortal Kings joining forces, they could barely shake him.
Immortal King Aosheng's attacks grew fiercer with every strike, each one carrying the power to destroy heaven and earth.
Immortal King Sanqing knitted his brows. A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes as he studied Immortal King Aosheng. He sensed an unusual aura about him, but couldn't identify it.
Immortal King Wuzhong had also noticed something strange about Immortal King Aosheng. He remained secretly on guard. He knew that Aosheng's strength had already surpassed the giant Immortal King Realm; he had even taken half a step beyond the King Realm. This put Immortal King Wuzhong under unprecedented pressure.
As the battle raged, more and more spatial rifts opened along the border of the Ancient Realm, as if they would swallow the entire realm. Though the Immortal Kings had joined forces against Immortal King Aosheng, they still couldn't subdue him.
"This can't go on!" Immortal King Tongtian shouted. A look of resolve flashed through his eyes. "We need to find a way to trap Aosheng temporarily, then investigate the source of that aura on him."
The other Immortal Kings nodded in agreement. They knew that to resolve the crisis before them, they had to work together to subdue Immortal King Aosheng, at least for the time being.
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