Along the way, Ji Hao had seen many cultivators. This ancient star offered exceptionally favorable conditions for cultivation. Kings were practically everywhere, and Saints were hardly rare. The concentration of powerful cultivators far surpassed that of other ancient stars.
High in the distant sky, a wash of black silently spread across the heavens. Netherworld energy flowed, transforming into eerie runes that formed a vast formation, cutting off the star domain from the outside world. Clearly, this was an undertaking of considerable scale.
"Mm, finally here!" Ji Hao stopped and stretched.
"How slow. I've been strolling around for so long, and you've only just finished setting things up. What a disappointment!" Ji Hao said teasingly.
Azure light reflected in one of his eyes as he gazed into the boundless void, probing the formation's workings.
Rumble!
Four figures had appeared in the sky at some unknown point, exuding terrifying power that surpassed the Quasi-Emperor realm and nearly crossed into another realm.
Meanwhile, along the route Ji Hao had taken, footprints began to shine with pale divine radiance.
"Young man, you are very strong. In my memory, you would rank among the greatest Heavenly Prodigies in history. Almost none could stand shoulder to shoulder with you. You should have attained Great Emperor fruition. Unfortunately, the Underworld has set its sights on you!" the Yama Hall Master said.
"The Underworld is the final destination of all living beings!"
"Offer up your chaos blood, and we can spare your life." The Undying Queen's clear voice rang out from the Phoenix Nest.
"This place is cut off from heaven and earth, and you've given away the Four Zhuxian Swords. There is no escaping this calamity!"
"You seem awfully confident. Aren't you afraid the tragedy of the past will repeat itself?" At that moment, Ji Hao also