"Such a wondrous phenomenon must herald the birth of a powerful treasure. This treasure is destined for our Western Lands!"
Jieyin and Zhunti appeared together, their eyes greedily fixed on the summit of Mount Kunlun below, where dazzling light blazed.
Yet just as they were about to descend and seize it, the Demon Race arrived in their wake.
"This is the east, and the treasure rightfully belongs to us. Jieyin, Zhunti, you have overstepped your bounds."
Di Jun and Eastern Emperor Taiyi intercepted Jieyin and Zhunti. Di Jun went so far as to declare ownership of the treasure with utter arrogance.
Anger surged through Jieyin and Zhunti at his words. Just then, however, Di Jun and Taiyi unleashed their peak Quasi-Saint auras, forcing the two to hastily release their own auras in resistance.
Both sides possessed some of the finest innate foundations in the Primordial World and extraordinary origins. Thousands of years had brought them rapid advancement, placing them at the pinnacle of the world's mighty cultivators.
Even the Ten Great Demon Sages of the Demon Race had all entered the ranks of Quasi-Saints.
Seeing their Demon Emperors confronting Jieyin and Zhunti, they hurried to lend their aid. Fierce demonic radiance shot skyward, their surging magical power resembling savage beasts, their momentum terrifying!
There were also Yuanshi and Tongtian, who had arrived alongside the two from the Western Lands.
In the end, Jieyin and Zhunti were outnumbered. The combined strength of the Demon Race drove them back more than a hundred paces.
"This is our eastern territory. Jieyin, Zhunti, you should return to the Western Lands. This treasure rightfully belongs to our Heavenly Court!"
Di Jun's divine might cowed them, while the demons behind him unleashed their pressure as well. Jieyin and Zhunti felt the crushing strain and dared not