The Ancient Emperor Enters the Great Thousand

The ancient, majestic World Gate stood towering and immutable, as though untouched by the erosion of time, eternal as ever.

At that moment, countless profound Dao inscriptions on the World Gate lit up one after another. A transparent azure light curtain rose within its frame, and through it, one seemed able to glimpse an even vaster world.

Then, a figure clad in a black imperial robe and wearing a dragon crown stepped out from the World Gate. His entire body was shrouded in black mist, making his features impossible to see.

The newcomer was none other than the Dark Ancient Emperor!

Having passed through the World Gate, the Dark Ancient Emperor drew a deep breath. In his right palm, he held aloft a golden token.

The token was shaped like a purple star. Exquisitely crafted and noble beyond compare, it radiated a hazy, boundless purple divine light, dazzlingly brilliant.

As he stepped out of the World Gate, he halted and turned to look at the Heavenly Gate God Statue to one side.

Behind the Dark Ancient Emperor, azure light flickered within the World Gate as another nine figures emerged one after another.

Six men and three women, of different races, yet every one of them possessed an extraordinary bearing. Powerful auras circulated around them as they stopped behind the Dark Ancient Emperor and likewise turned their gazes toward the Heavenly Gate God Statue.

"I do not care whether you seek the Heavenly Dao God-Sealing Record or intend to do anything else. You must not destroy the Great Thousand World. Otherwise, even the Immortal Emperor Tokens in your hands will not save you."

The majestic eyes of the Heavenly Gate God Statue suddenly flashed for an instant, and an indifferent voice rang out, carrying the vicissitudes of countless ages.

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