At those words-
Everyone was shocked.
They trembled all over, somewhat stupefied.
Even Black Emperor and Little White Tiger were startled, staring blankly at Duan De.
Who would have thought he had such an extraordinary background?
Whether the Tribulation Heavenly Venerable or the Netherworld Emperor, both were illustrious figures whom no one could take lightly.
One was the first Ancient Heavenly Venerable to attain the Dao in the Mythological Era and had created one of the Nine Secrets; the other had founded the Underworld, was said to have traveled far along the Path of Reincarnation, and had been both mentor and friend to Emperor Zun.
"Ahem..."
Duan De's expression changed.
He hurriedly backed away several steps.
He saw all the powerful cultivators, including Ye Fan, Gai Jiuyou, and the Saint Emperor's Son, watching him.
Their gazes seemed almost tangible, some probing, some scrutinizing, some hostile...
They instantly placed him under tremendous pressure, and sweat broke out on his forehead.
He also felt an inexplicable twinge of guilt.
"Eastern Emperor, you must be joking..."
He gave a dry cough.
He hurriedly denied it outright. "What Tribulation Heavenly Venerable? What Netherworld Emperor? Though this humble Daoist cultivates the Tribulation-Transcending Heavenly Art, how could I possibly have anything to do with those two?"
Inwardly, he groaned. The Eastern Emperor was definitely doing this on purpose.
Especially when he felt the burning gazes of those powerful cultivators who had just survived their tribulations and were brimming with confidence, each staring at him with soaring battle intent.
It made his scalp prickle all the more.
His "life as an emperor" probably would not be very peaceful from now on.
He certainly could no longer rob tombs quietly and happily as he had before.
Oh, no-in the Eastern Emperor's words, it was archaeology.
"Perhaps I