Stealing the Emperor's Palace, Pulling Chestnuts from the Fire; Escaping Through the Void, Fleeing the Tiger's Jaws

While the disputes below raged on, Dao Body in the heavens above.

Dao Body silently, clad in a fiery red Daoist robe, seemingly existing in another dimension amidst the crowd.

Despite the intermingling auras of the Tai Shang elders and Mighty Figure figures, none of them noticed his presence.

That was precisely the Dao Palace Divine Transformation created by Li Qingshan using his Heart Divine Treasury.

The clone's face bears a nine-tenths resemblance to the original body, but it lacks the transcendent solitude of the original body after Severing the Dao, instead displaying a more outward sharpness and vitality.

He gazed silently at the entrance to the underground palace, his eyes calm and profound, having already seen through the mists that had sealed it for ten thousand years and understood all its secrets.

He naturally knew what was inside.

In fact, while the gates of the underground palace were being blasted open by the Golden-Winged Little Peng King and everyone was still fighting with the Yin soldiers, this divided spirit had already quietly penetrated into the most core secret hall of the underground palace, thanks to its Source Arts skills and profound understanding of array patterns that far surpassed those of previous generations of Source Heavenly Master.

There floated a pitch-black altar, seemingly simple and unadorned, yet imbued with divine beauty, emitting auspicious rays of light like tassels, illuminating the entire secret hall in a hazy and mysterious light.

On it is an ancient scroll made of some kind of animal hide, its surface weathered by time yet still resilient, with the outlines of mountains and rivers faintly visible.

The Great Emperor Wushi once used the Chaos Stone to comprehend the Dao and cultivate, leaving behind a trace of imperial aura. Whether used to comprehend the Great Dao or to refine a great seal, it is a rare and precious Fortune.

The value of items once used by the Great Emperor is self-evident, and the Great Emperor Wushi Wushi's selection is trustworthy.

As for the Ancient Beast-Skin Scroll, it contained the exact clues to the "Xing" character secret of the Nine Secrets, pointing to the infamous forbidden land of Big Dipper, the Saint Cliff.

At this moment, the two items had already been carefully hidden away.

Staying here is to secretly protect Senior Sister Lin Qingyao and the Jade Pool disciples, ensuring their safety in this vortex.

Distracted from looking at the underground palace, a very faint smile flickered across the corner of her lips.

The real treasure was already in their hands. What the group of geniuses and elders outside were fighting over and searching for was just a palace that had lost its core. Of course, the palace itself, as the sleeping quarters of the Great Emperor Wushi, was not bad either, and was also a great treasure.

When all the forces finally broke through the ghostly soldiers' obstruction after a fierce battle and stepped into the " Hall of Light " shrouded in auspicious light at the deepest part of the underground palace, what they saw before them stunned everyone, and then they fell into an eerie silence.

In the center of the main hall, there was only an empty space.

The myriad rays of light cascading from the dome reflected on the mirror-like ground, creating a mesmerizing effect, which only served to accentuate the emptiness of the hall's center, leaving behind only a lingering, faint Daoist aura.

"What about the Nine Secrets?" a disciple of a major sect murmured, breaking the silence.

"The intelligence was wrong? We've all been tricked?" Someone's face darkened. Each faction had paid a price to break into this place; if it all came to nothing in the end, who could accept that?

"Could it be that someone else has already beaten us to it?" The Yaoguang Holy Son's gaze swept across the entire scene, his holy radiance restrained yet filled with scrutiny.

The expressions of the people present varied, ranging from surprise and doubt to disappointment and anger, which did not seem feigned.

A phantom of the divine moon floated above Ji Haoyue's head, the power of the Void fluctuating slightly as he probed every trace. Finally, he said in a deep voice, "There is indeed the aura of a treasure that was once stored here. The remaining Daoist charm is pure and ancient, but the treasure is lost, and not long ago."

The Golden-Winged Little Peng King slammed his Great Wilderness Halberd heavily on the ground with a dull thud, his face grim.

He initiated the attack, disrupting the balance, not for the sake of the empty hall.

The veil of the Jade Pool Holy Maiden, Lin Qingyao, fluttered, and ripples appeared in her eyes.

The Purple Mansion Saintess Zixia of the Purple Mansion stood quietly beside Ye Fan Duan De's group. As Innate Dao Embryo, she was most sensitive to the Dao rhythm. Her clear gaze slowly swept over the structure of the entire hall and the flowing rosy light, her willow eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Just as everyone was either relaxing due to disappointment or becoming wary due to suspicion.

"Woof! Damn it, I knew this dilapidated palace looked familiar as soon as I came in!" Black Emperor suddenly stood up, pointing at the surrounding pillars, the patterns on the dome, and the array patterns that continuously dripped with rosy light. His dog eyes first showed confusion, then widened, and finally burst into raging anger.

"What Hall of Light? Who the hell did this despicable thing? This was once a palace of the Great Emperor Wushi! Which damned, bastard scoundrel dug up the Great Emperor's palace from its original location, stuffed it into this neither- Yin-Yang -nor-yin-yang grave, and even gave it such a vulgar name? How utterly rude! Blasphemy! This is blasphemy against the Great Emperor Wushi!" The Black Emperor was so angry that his hair stood on end, and he cursed loudly, his spittle almost splattering onto Duan De's face.

Duan De, who had been lamenting the missed burial goods, suddenly had an even brighter glint in his eyes upon hearing this, staring intently at every detail of the hall. "The palace of the Great Emperor Wushi?"

These words were like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, an indescribable heat instantly burned away all disappointment, searing the pupils of everyone present.

The turmoil at Purple Mountain has not yet subsided, and who in the Five Regions of the Big Dipper is unaware of the Great Emperor's formidable reputation?

Great Emperor Wushi, one of the most legendary Great Emperor in the ancient history of the human race, whose combat power is recognized as unparalleled, his name itself is a mark that has shaken the past and present.

The memory of the holy lands joining forces to attack Purple Mountain is still vivid. The " Eastern Exalt," who remains a taboo and cannot be discussed lightly, has revealed only a small part of his legacy as his successor, enough to give people a glimpse of the unparalleled Feng Cai of the Great Emperor Wushi, who once reigned supreme over the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

At this moment, his entire palace stood before him.

Its value is beyond words and cannot be estimated!

This is no ordinary palace, but a supreme treasure land that has carried the Daoist essence of the Great Emperor Wushi and may even bear traces of the emperor!

In comparison, although they failed to find any clues about the Nine Secrets, it was still better than coming away empty-handed, which didn't seem so unacceptable.

"Boom!"

Without almost any hesitation, the Golden-Winged Little Peng King was the first to move.

Transforming into a golden lightning bolt, it hurtled straight towards the core array eye deep within the main hall, where radiant light surged forth! If one could control this hall's hub, perhaps one could control the entire palace!

Stop him!

This palace belongs to Yaoguang!

" The Jiang Family requests that this hall be moved!"

The young generation of exceptional geniuses reacted swiftly, instantly breaking free from their disappointment and unleashing a fighting spirit even more intense than when they were vying for the illusory treasure.

Holy Light Technique illuminated the heavens and earth, the power of the Void twisted and spread, towering sword energy tore through the rosy clouds, and demonic energy surged and swept over the palace pillars. In order to seize control of this Great Emperor palace, a chaotic battle broke out in an instant, more chaotic and direct than before.

However, this palace truly lives up to its reputation as the Great Emperor Wushi. Even after being moved here, its materials and hidden array patterns remain incredibly sturdy and stable.

The aftershocks of the battles between these young powerhouses were powerful enough to shatter mountains and break peaks, but when they struck the walls and pillars of the palace, they mostly only stirred up ripples of light, hardly causing any damage.

This, on the contrary, further proved its extraordinary nature and aroused an even stronger possessive desire.

With the Cauldron of All-Things Mother Qi above Ye Fan's head, Xuanhuang Qi cascaded down, and he moved cautiously amidst the chaos of battle.

He could sense the Black Emperor's suppressed anger and a hint of barely perceptible sadness lurking in the shadows.

He transmitted his voice and asked, " Black Emperor, can this palace really be moved?"

"Move it away? You think this is just bricks and tiles?" Black Emperor grinned, his eyes fixed on the battle. "But these kids won't be able to move it away so easily! The Great Emperor Wushi's palace, even if it's just a temporary residence, isn't something just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can touch! However,"

Its dog eyes darted around, "The real old guys are probably getting restless."

Sure enough, just as the young geniuses were locked in a fierce battle, with none of them able to truly approach and control the core array, a vast and profound pressure descended without warning.

Several powerful auras emanated from different directions, instantly filling the entire Hall of Light.

The young holy sons and daughters who were fighting seemed to be brushed by an invisible hand. Their surging divine power and boiling fighting spirit were forcibly suppressed and separated. Their movements slowed down involuntarily, and solemn or even horrified expressions appeared on their faces.

That's enough.

A calm, aged voice rang out, not loud, but clearly overwhelming all the roar of battle, echoing in everyone's heart.

Ripples spread through the Void, and an old man dressed in ordinary linen clothes with a gaunt face appeared out of thin air in mid-air above the main hall. His eyes were calm and still, yet they seemed to see through all illusions.

He comes from the Ji Family.

At the same time, the rosy light on the other side converged and transformed into an old woman shrouded in a hazy glow, holding a cane with a coiled dragon, her aura peaceful yet unfathomable, emanating from the Jade Pool.

"The juniors' sparring is over. This item is extraordinary and should be given to a virtuous person to possess." From the direction of the Jiang Family, the clanging of iron armor echoed. A figure completely covered in heavy armor, resembling an ancient war god, stepped out of the Void. Each step caused the main hall to tremble slightly. This was a reclusive, living fossil-level figure from the Jiang Family.

A similar terrifying aura rose from almost every holy land, Desolate Ancient Family, and even the demon race camp present, including Yaoguang Holy Land, Purple Mansion Holy Land, Dao Yi Holy Land Wanchu Holy Land, and Great Evolution Holy Land.

They previously remained behind the scenes, tacitly approving and even encouraging the younger generation to compete, both as a form of training and a tacit balance.

But at this moment, faced with the palace of the Great Emperor Wushi, this balance was completely shattered.

This is no longer a matter of "chance" where a young prodigy can determine their destiny based solely on talent, ability, and courage.

The interests involved are too great, and the implications are too profound, enough to make these Old Gu, who usually sit in their posts and rarely make public appearances, personally get involved.

"This hall is destined for me; I shall enter the Yaoguang and benefit future generations." A Tai Shang Elder of the Yaoguang Holy Land spoke, his voice gentle yet carrying an undeniable air. Holy Light Technique evolved in his hands, transforming into Order Divine Chains that directly coiled around the core array patterns of the hall, attempting to collect them.

"Hmph, Yaoguang has quite the appetite! Great Emperor Wushi is an emperor revered by all of our human race. How can his legacy be monopolized by one family?" The old man in coarse clothes from the Ji Family sneered. With a wave of his sleeve, the Void was rolled up like a scroll, and layers of spatial folds surged toward the holy light chains, interfering with and blocking them.

"Let's each use our own methods." The Ironclad War God of the Jiang Family spoke succinctly, throwing a punch that, though lacking dazzling brilliance, carried the true intent to destroy everything. Wherever the fist struck, the Void collapsed, aiming directly at the core, intending to seize it.

"Good." The old Daoist nun from the Dao Yi Holy Land chanted the Daoist incantation, and the blue stone Daoist temple beneath her seat manifested as a phantom, with Daoist charm as vast as the sea, attempting to communicate with and soothe the lingering Great Emperor aura in this palace with supreme Daoist power, taking a subtle and gradual approach.

Within the demon race's camp, a sharp bird cry pierced the sky, golden light surged forth, and a gigantic phantom of a roc appeared, its wings Shrouding the Heavens, its sharp claws flashing with a cold light that could tear apart the laws, grabbing towards the dome of the main hall. It was the old demon king of the Heavenly Peng Clan who had made his move.

The struggles among the older generation of Mighty Figure are completely different from those among the younger generation.

There weren't many flashy clashes of supernatural powers; every move involved the laws of heaven and earth.

The young geniuses had already retreated to the edge, erecting their strongest defenses, and watched in awe at this terrifying duel that far surpassed their current level.

In this level of competition, their previously prized combat strength and talent seem utterly insignificant.

With Ye Fan Xuanhuang Cauldron above his head, Ye Fan felt the immense power that could easily crush him. He was filled with awe and gained a deeper understanding of the prestige of the Great Emperor Wushi. Just one of his former residences was enough to provoke so many terrifying beings to fight each other without any regard for their reputation.

Black Emperor hid beside his cauldron, his dog mouth gaping open as if he were sneering, muttering something only he could hear.

The struggle has reached a fever pitch.

The chaotic battle forced Ye Fan, Black Emperor, Duan De, Zixia, and others to scatter to different locations.

Just as the Peacock King's roar shattered Yinshan Mountain, and the aftershocks caused the entire Hall of Light to shake violently, nearly causing everyone inside to collapse.

"Now!" The Black Emperor suddenly stood up, its dog eyes flashing with unprecedented brilliance. It stared intently at a seemingly ordinary pattern on the dome of the main hall, and urgently transmitted its voice to Ye Fan: "Boy, listen to my command! This is the ' Profound Pivot Position,' a hidden 'array eye' within the core array of the entire palace! While those old fogies outside are fighting fiercely and their laws are in chaos, they have no time to spare, let's join forces and take this entire hall away!"

Ye Fan's heart pounded wildly; this idea was too crazy!

In the midst of a chaotic battle among at least seven or eight Saint Lord-level Mighty Figure, how could they possibly steal the Wu Shi's Palace they were vying for?

However, he trusted the Black Emperor's judgment on matters related to the Great Emperor Wushi, and understood that this might be the only and best opportunity.

Once the battle outside is decided or temporarily suspended, and attention returns to the palace, they will have no chance.

"What should we do?" Ye Fan asked without hesitation. More Xuanhuang Qi descended from the Cauldron of All-Things Mother Qi above his head, firmly protecting him and the Black Emperor.

"Pour all your divine power into the cauldron and activate the primordial energy! Then, listen to my command and point the cauldron's mouth towards that spot!" The Black Emperor's claw moved with the speed of a phantom, drawing several extremely ancient runes in the air that faintly resonated with the array patterns of the main hall, and pointing them towards a certain spot on the dome.

Its other paw quietly pressed down on the Profound Jade Platform, which was larger and more complex than the one Ye Fan had previously taken out. The dog muttered incantations, clearly activating the array pattern that allowed it to traverse the Void at the same time.

"Now's the time! Stop!"

With a suppressed growl from the Black Emperor, Ye Fan poured all his Bitter Sea Divine Power into the Cauldron of All-Things Mother Qi.

The ancient cauldron suddenly erupted with a hazy, chaotic light. At its mouth, the Xuanhuang Qi surged back like a waterfall, transforming into a vortex that devoured everything, violently engulfing the " Profound Pivot Position " indicated by the Black Emperor.

Buzz!!!

The entire Hall of Light, no, the Wu Shi's Palace, emitted a deep and resonant hum.

All the ancient array patterns on the palace walls instantly shone brightly, the flowing radiance froze, and then, as if summoned by some familiar force, they stopped resisting the external attacks and instead converged inwards. The "presence" of the entire palace began to shrink and fade rapidly!

What happened?

"Is the temple concealing its true nature? No!"

The many holy sons and daughters inside the hall were the first to notice the abnormality and looked towards the core in horror.

Outside the palace, the Peacock King, the Old Peng King, the Mighty Figure Ji Family members, the old woman from Jade Pool, and other top figures who were engaged in a fierce battle almost simultaneously felt a jolt in their hearts. They keenly sensed that the palace below, the focus of their struggle, was undergoing a dramatic change in its aura, and it was breaking away from the anchor of this space!

"Who dares to seize the Great Emperor's lost palace?" The Old Peng King was the first to fly into a rage. Golden light tore through the Void, and a huge Peng claw that covered the ground, carrying the power to shatter the laws, fiercely grabbed at the top of the Hall of Light.

The other Mighty Figure also reacted, filled with shock and rage. They temporarily changed the direction of their various terrifying attacks and bombarded the main hall, attempting to interrupt the devouring process or take control of it first.

However, in that minuscule split second, as seven or eight terrifying attacks powerful enough to shatter mountains and rivers were about to strike, and as everyone in the hall felt the end of the world approaching,

"Go!" Black Emperor yelled, slamming his claws hard on the Profound Jade Platform.

brush!

Ye Fan and the Black Emperor, enveloped in the Xuanhuang Qi, along with the Wushi Wu Shi's Palace, which was being frantically devoured by the Cauldron of All-Things Mother Qi, its size rapidly shrinking in perception, as if it were about to merge into the chaos within the cauldron, suddenly became illusory under the gaze of hundreds of horrified eyes and amidst the gaps of several world-destroying attacks.

The next moment, the spot was completely empty.

Only the pitch-black cracks torn open the Void by the aftershocks of numerous Mighty Figure attacks, and the lingering, rapidly dissipating Xuanhuang Qi and the Daoist aura of the Great Emperor's palace in the air, testify to the incredible scene that had just unfolded here.

"Roar,!"

"You bastard!"

"Chase him! He can't have gone far!"

The Mighty Figure beings who had realized what had happened were furious. Their divine senses swept across thousands of miles in an instant like a raging tide, trying to find traces of the passage through the Void.

However, how could the Black Emperor's meticulously prepared teleportation array, which used the energy turbulence from the palace's own array fluctuations and the clash with Mighty Figure figures outside as cover, be so easily tracked?

All traces have long been erased.

Tens of thousands of miles away, deep in a desolate Gobi Desert, a crack Void opened in the void, and a person and a dog stumbled out of the Cauldron of All-Things Mother Qi.

"Cough cough, damn it, I was almost blown apart by the aftershocks of those old guys!" Black Emperor exhaled a breath of turbid air, his dog face turned pale, but his eyes were incredibly bright as he excitedly looked at the top of Ye Fan's head.

The ancient cauldron floated silently, its radiance restrained, yet faintly visible within the chaotic energy of its interior seemed to be a palace, miniaturized countless times, still shimmering with light and exuding Daoist charm.

Ye Fan was still shaken. Just now, he had truly felt the chill of death brushing past him, but more than that, he felt an extreme thrill and excitement.

He looked at the Black Emperor and smiled, "Success?"

"Nonsense! With me in charge, how could I possibly fail?" The Black Emperor smugly twirled his tail, but then grinned painfully, "What a pity about that top-grade Profound Jade Platform; it can only be used once before being completely destroyed. However, in exchange for a Great Emperor's palace, it's worth it! Hahaha!"

Laughter echoed across the desolate Gobi Desert.

Meanwhile, the chaos beneath Licheng and the explosive news that "someone snatched the Wu Shi's Palace amidst the Mighty Figure of the Saint Lords" were sweeping across the Northern Region and even the entire Eastern Wasteland at an unprecedented speed.

Ye Fan's name spread throughout the world in a more sensational way, making all the major powers grit their teeth in anger.