Entering the legendary Immortal Domain was the goal countless cultivators throughout the ages had dreamed of. Even the emperors who had ruled over entire eras had exhausted every means, longing for the day they could break into the Immortal Domain.
Now that the opportunity lay before him, Ye Fan had refused. This surprised both Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor and Annihilation Heavenly Venerable, who then turned to Lu Chen.
The ancient stone stele had stated that two or three people could become immortals in one lifetime, meaning there were three places available to enter the Immortal Domain. Even if Lu Chen, the Chaos Heavenly Emperor, stepped inside, two places would remain.
The eyes of Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor and Annihilation Heavenly Venerable burned with fervor. They had severed their own cultivation, paid a terrible price, and lain dormant through countless ages. Perhaps today they really could become immortals.
Lu Chen turned, studied the Heavenly Gate with his deep gaze, then shook his head slightly. "Perhaps I will enter the Immortal Domain one day, but not today."
At his words, a gleam flashed deep within the eyes of Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor and Annihilation Heavenly Venerable, revealing a trace of almost imperceptible delight.
"Then... we would like to take our chances. Might the Heavenly Emperor show us mercy and allow us passage?" Annihilation Heavenly Venerable asked cautiously.
The Phoenix-Wing Gilt Halberd trembled slightly as well. Blood Phoenix Ancient Emperor, who dwelled within it, looked nervously at Lu Chen. He knew perfectly well that if this reigning Chaos Heavenly Emperor refused to step aside, they could forget about entering the Heavenly Gate that led to the Immortal Domain!
"If you wish to enter the Heavenly Gate, go ahead!" Lu Chen swept his gaze over the two and spoke indifferently.
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