Everyone wore a look of shock, and they also felt an inexplicable pressure.
They could clearly sense that the Demon Emperor's strength had increased greatly once again. A faint white light shone around him, formed by power spilling out beyond his control.
What a terrifying Demon Emperor. He had actually managed to break through while hammering iron.
Everyone had thought the Demon Emperor was neglecting his real duties to practice forging weapons.
But now it seemed that the Demon Emperor had even broken through because of it.
They simply did not know what state the Demon Emperor was in now.
"Is this His Majesty the Demon Emperor? His speed of improvement is terrifying. It truly puts us to shame."
"His Majesty should be close to becoming an Ultimate Powerhouse. I can feel the surging power within his body."
"This damned oppressive presence-why do I love it so much? His Majesty the Demon Emperor is incredible."
At that moment, a voice rang out from among the crowd.
"Congratulations, Demon Emperor. You are only one step away from becoming an Ultimate Powerhouse."
The Little Demon Emperor stood among them, brimming with confidence. Everyone could sense the smugness on his face.
He had every reason to be smug. Every master he had chosen had become an Ultimate Powerhouse, although none of them had ultimately reached the Heavenly Dao Realm.
Still, the Little Demon Emperor was happy. All these powerhouses he had nurtured had made names that resounded throughout their domains and could rightly be called overlords.
Everyone marveled. What the Little Demon Emperor said matched what they had been thinking.
His Majesty the Demon Emperor truly was about to take that step.
If he became an Ultimate Powerhouse with a Heavenly Dao-Class Weapon in hand, his strength would undergo a heaven-and-earth-shaking transformation.
And