The True Threat

"One hundred thousand years... No wonder Senior Dragon King chose to brave the Death Road. If he did not, he could only wait for death. If he did, at least there was a sliver of hope. Once successful, one's lifespan could reach one hundred thousand years. There would be no more need to worry about one's life limit arriving, and with ample time, one's combat power would steadily rise. Reaching six or seven stars would merely be a matter of accumulated time."

After his shock, Ye Chen came to a sudden realization.

"Has no one ever made it through since ancient times?" Ye Chen asked.

"Of course they have," Demon Flower Empress said. "Some relied on strength to make it out, while others relied on heaven-defying luck. But whether they possessed great strength or great luck, not one of them ever returned. If the True Spirit Continent wishes to become truly powerful, it must have a group of Kings comparable to those of ancient times, or one powerful King who surpasses the ancients. Otherwise, sooner or later, the True Spirit Continent will fall into the hands of experts from other worlds, with no chance of rising again."

"Even with a group of Kings comparable to the ancients, or one King surpassing them, they would probably only be able to protect themselves!" Ye Chen was not so optimistic. The True Spirit Continent had suffered so miserably even in the Ancient Era, let alone the Modern Era. Unless that King who surpassed the ancients was powerful to a heaven-defying degree.

"Being able to protect ourselves would already be quite good. At least there would still be hope."

Demon Flower Empress gave a bitter smile.

"That is true." Ye Chen nodded faintly.

Fixing her gaze on Ye Chen, Demon Flower Empress said, "I