"Leave behind the Heavenly Emperor Staff or the Tribulation Purple Lotus. Otherwise... we will stop at nothing!"
It was a simple, direct statement, but coming from the supreme and transcendent Ultimate Immortal Venerable, it said everything.
The meaning was clear. If the Great Huan Faction refused to choose one of the two, their enemies would stop at nothing-they would not hesitate to wage war, regardless of the consequences or casualties.
More importantly, these words had come from an Immortal Venerable himself, which was enough to represent the enemy faction's stance. There was no room for negotiation. Besides the enemy forces in plain sight, the Great Huan Faction would have to face attacks from at least one Immortal Venerable, greatly increasing the pressure.
Earlier, Xiao Ying, ruler of Great Huan, had blocked a strike from the Ultimate Immortal Venerable with the Heavenly Emperor Staff and even wounded him. But that outcome had resulted from a convergence of factors. It did not mean Xiao Ying could contend with an Immortal Venerable. Those were two entirely different matters.
Earlier, Xiao Ying had gathered his strength in preparation, drawn upon the power of the entire Great Huan Faction, and unleashed the full might of a Heavenly Emperor. What about now?
"My Imperial Dao admits no compromise. And now, I have already embarked upon the Heavenly Emperor Dao!"
As his thoughts spun rapidly, Xiao Ying answered firmly, leaving just as little room for doubt or bargaining. After a pause, he swiftly added, "Even if my possessions are destroyed, they will never fall into another's hands!"
"Hmm?!"
At Xiao Ying's words, both factions abruptly froze. This meant a colossal battle that would leave both sides grievously wounded was inevitable. Neither would compromise!
The Ultimate Immortal Venerable answered without hesitation, solemn and imposing, "Some things should never