Cooperation

"Of course." Leng You spoke first. "We have no objections to the terms the Immortal Emperor proposed earlier.

"But as you know, Immortal Emperor, the Sacred Realm has stood at the head of the Six-Dimensional Universe for so many epochs. Its status and foundation are beyond comparison with any other divine realm.

"We all know how powerful the Sacred Realm is, and it is true that we have objections to the peace laws it established.

"So, I wonder what means the Immortal Emperor has prepared that made you so eager for us to state our positions this time."

Leng You narrowed her eyes. "If the Immortal Emperor cannot present enough strength to prove that you can replace the Sacred Realm, then I do not think the Demon Realm will stand with you.

"After all, this is a matter of immense importance. One wrong choice, and we will lose everything."

The Ghost Emperor echoed her words. "What the Demon Lord means is more or less what I was thinking. Since the Immortal Emperor dared to invite us here, you must have something to rely on.

"Why not reveal your trump card, Immortal Emperor? Once we have weighed it in our hearts, we will naturally make our judgment."

Tathagata said nothing. Among the ten Divine Stars, his relationship with the Immortal Emperor was fairly good. Only through cooperation between the Immortal Realm and the Buddha Realm had they reached their present heights.

The Immortal Emperor's expression darkened slightly. Leng You and the Ghost Emperor were playing off each other, trying to force him to reveal his trump card from the very beginning.

Rumor had it that the Demon Realm and Ghost Realm were subtly forming an alliance. It seemed the rumors were indeed true.

"My trump card cannot be revealed yet.

"However, there is not much time left for all of you. The barrier will not hold for much longer. Once it shatters, let alone us—

"Even the ten Divine Stars will likely be destroyed!

"You have witnessed those terrifying beings from beyond the realms with your own eyes. There is no need for me to say more.

"I will say it again: in this great war, I must fight the Sacred Realm. So what if the Heaven Realm and the Underworld are close to the Sacred Realm?

"If they dare interfere, then only seven Divine Stars will remain in the future!"

Leng You took a deep breath. "It seems the Immortal Emperor is very confident in the Immortal Realm's foundation."

"Of course." The Immortal Emperor spoke proudly. "I believe the Immortal Realm's foundation is no weaker than the Sacred Realm's."

When the Immortal Emperor said this, the three people present were all somewhat surprised.

Although they knew that the overall divine realm power of the Immortal Realm had indeed risen greatly during this epoch, it should not have been enough to rival the Sacred Realm.

After all, the Sacred Realm held an absolute advantage in terms of top-tier combat power.

What gave the Immortal Emperor such confidence?

After a long while, the Ghost Emperor said, "Even if what you say is true, and the Immortal Realm's foundation is indeed powerful, how do you intend to deal with Frost Emperor and Ancient Emperor?"

At the mention of Frost Emperor and Ancient Emperor, the Immortal Emperor's face sank, as though he had recalled something unpleasant.

"Frost Emperor?" Leng You licked her lips, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "I've been craving that handsome little boy for a long time. With a face that handsome, he must be very capable in that regard too, right?"

Everyone knew that Demon Lord Leng You's hobby was collecting all kinds of handsome men, and her tastes were rather wild...

"Amitabha." Tathagata finally spoke. "Demon Lord, Ghost Emperor, we have no time left.

"Other than cooperating and taking a gamble, we have no other choice."

The Immortal Emperor slowly said, "The prophecy is about to descend. The barrier will shatter, the terrifying beings beyond the realms will arrive, and every Divine Star will perish!

"Of course, you may continue believing that the Sacred Realm's so-called unity of purpose can help you overcome this crisis.

"Having reached our level, I believe we should all be intelligent people. Face reality!

"If doing nothing will lead to destruction, then I would rather take a gamble!

"As long as we can devour the Sacred Realm's foundation, we can ascend into a Seven-Dimensional Star God Universe.

"Only then will we have a chance of preserving ourselves.

"This concerns the lives of all beings in every realm. I still hope that after returning, you will all think it over carefully.

"Terror is approaching. The Sacred Realm remains inactive, but my Immortal Realm is willing to become the first to step toward the Star Universe."

After the Immortal Emperor finished speaking, he said nothing more.

A wicked gleam flickered in the Demon Lord's beautiful eyes as well.

The Ghost Emperor was also wavering.

Clearly, they had been tempted by the Immortal Emperor's proposal.

It could not be denied that over so many epochs, under the Sacred Realm's leadership, every realm had prospered, and their overall strength had advanced rapidly.

Yet the peace laws established by the Sacred Realm protected weaker Divine Stars, while disadvantaging powerful Divine Stars like theirs.

In other words, if the leader of this Six-Dimensional Universe had not been the Sacred Realm but someone else, they might have begun plundering resources and forging a Seven-Dimensional Universe long ago!

If that prophecy was true, then unless they became a Seven-Dimensional Universe, their only fate would be annihilation.

Since the Sacred Realm was so indecisive, perhaps it was time for someone else to sit in the seat of leadership over this galaxy.

"The Demon Realm is willing to lend the Immortal Emperor a hand." Demon Lord Leng You lowered her head slightly toward the Immortal Emperor.

"The Ghost Realm will naturally give its full support to Your Majesty, Immortal Emperor, in ascending to the throne." The Ghost Emperor likewise declared his stance.

"Amitabha." Tathagata stepped forward. "The Buddha Realm has always supported the Immortal Realm."

"Hahaha, good!" The Immortal Emperor waved his hand. "In that case, three thousand years from now will be the Peach Banquet that my Heavenly Court holds every epoch. At that time, I will invite all realms to attend.

"That will also be the moment when I lay my cards on the table with the Sacred Realm!"

At this point, the Immortal Emperor turned to Leng You. "Demon Lord, the Four Corpse Ancestors of your Demon Realm should be close to awakening, should they not?"

The Demon Lord nodded. "At present, only one Corpse Ancestor has awakened. And unable to endure the loneliness, he has already temporarily left the Demon Realm."

"I understand," the Immortal Emperor said.

"Ghost Emperor, the Seven Great Fierce Ghosts in your Ten Thousand Ghost Abyss should be about to emerge as well, correct?"

"Nothing can be hidden from the Immortal Emperor." The Ghost Emperor said, "The Ten Thousand Ghost Abyss is indeed on the verge of opening."

"Good." The Immortal Emperor sat back upon his throne. "You have all traveled from afar and must be tired. Please return and make your arrangements quickly. After all, our time is not abundant."

"Understood." With a wave of her hand, the Demon Lord vanished instantly. The Ghost Emperor and Tathagata cupped their hands toward the Immortal Emperor, then vanished as well.

After the three departed, the Immortal Empress appeared beside the Immortal Emperor and sighed. "In the end, you still did it."

"I had no choice." The Immortal Emperor did not look at her. "It is time for the Immortal Realm to take power.

"If you have come to stop me, then there is no need to say anything further."

The Immortal Empress did not know whether to laugh or cry. "Stop you? You are the king of the Immortal Realm. I will support every decision you make. Not only me—the entire Heavenly Court will support your decision.

"Since Your Majesty has made up your mind, I will say no more.

"No matter what happens in the future, I will face it together with Your Majesty."

The Immortal Emperor nodded. "I understand. I understand it all.

"I cannot let the Immortal Realm be destroyed in my hands. For that, I wish to be selfish just once.

"For that, even if I must invade another's homeland, as long as the Immortal Realm can survive this great calamity, I can do anything.

"I have prepared for far too long. Far too long.

"Three thousand years from now will be the moment this galaxy changes hands!"