Outside the Bronze Heavenly Court.
Millions of warships were arrayed in layers, forming nine defensive lines, each guarded by powerful immortals.
Even if the foremost immortals of the Azure Emperor Star System joined forces, they might not be able to break through such an army.
Far away, amid the stars, countless cultivators had gathered to watch this battle.
Most of the renowned Daoist traditions in the Azure Emperor Star System had gathered here.
Everyone wanted to see just what sort of three-headed, six-armed figure Chu Kuangren was, to dare challenge the Bronze Heavenly Court.
"I heard this Chu Kuangren is incredibly powerful. Even the foremost Sword Immortal, Zhao Wujing, couldn't withstand a single move from him."
"Really? He's that terrifying?"
"Many members of the Demon Race on the Heavenly Demon Star witnessed it firsthand. It's absolutely true. Besides, the Bronze Heavenly Court has assembled such a massive force. Clearly, they're taking this Chu Kuangren extremely seriously."
"Heh, even if Chu Kuangren really does possess combat strength surpassing Zhao Wujing's, how great a storm could he stir up against the Bronze Heavenly Court's vast armies? He's certain to lose this battle."
"Exactly."
Everyone discussed it animatedly.
Quite a few people had little faith in Chu Kuangren.
And then, beneath countless watching eyes...
Warships suddenly came soaring over from the distance, their decks densely packed with members of the Demon Race.
On the leading warship stood members of the Fox Demon Clan, along with Gu Wuqing and the other survivors of the Gu Family.
Guarding the Bronze Heavenly Court's first defensive line was a white-robed elder. Spear in hand, he exuded an awe-inspiring, inviolable air.
"The Demon Race, and the remnants of the Gu Family. To think you've all thrown in your lot with an outsider of unknown origins, and even dared