Every Dao-Proven One in ages past had faced this. The rise of a Great Emperor in the present age would threaten the safety of the Supremes within the Forbidden Zones, so they would naturally find ways to prevent it.
Lu Chen thought of the Golden Crow Great Emperor, who had entered his second life and was lying low. Wasn't he a perfect example?
That mighty Demon Race expert had reached quasi-emperor ninth heaven in his first life, but felt he could not withstand the Forbidden Zone Supremes' attempts to snuff him out. He could only pretend that his immortal platform was damaged and that he had no hope of Proving the Dao. Only then had he fooled them into sparing him.
Now that the Golden Crow Great Emperor had entered his second life, he was at the very height of his powers and absolutely strong enough to brave the great emperor tribulation.
Judging by the original course of fate, this Demon Race Supreme truly had what it took to become a Great Emperor. Yet the threat of the Forbidden Zone Supremes kept him from making any rash moves. He could only lie low in secret and await his chance.
Now Lu Chen was about to face the same problem, and even sooner. Like the Sacred Body, Tyrant Body, and a handful of other heaven-defying physiques, he would face attempts on his life by Forbidden Zone Supremes as soon as he reached quasi-emperor ninth heaven.
That was because a great accomplishment Sacred Body, a great accomplished Tyrant Body, or one of those rare, peerless heroes whose brilliance shone across the ages already possessed the strength to truly threaten Forbidden Zone Supremes at quasi-emperor ninth heaven.
How should I get through this trial? Lu Chen's gaze was deep as he looked out