The old monsters of the imperial clan all stepped forward.
However, just by looking at their aura, you could tell they came with ill intentions.
They were all powerful members of the imperial clan, and now that their lifespans were nearing their end, this was their last and only chance.
so...
Let's give it our all!
They exchanged a glance, and in each other's eyes, they saw the same do-or-die determination.
This Half-Step Great Emperor was a powerful figure from the Demon Race. This realization put these old monsters at ease.
Currently, only powerful Human Race remain in the Imperial Mausoleum's small world.
This demon emperor is now completely isolated and helpless; if he doesn't act now, when will he?
Moreover, he had been fighting that Holy Spirit Essence for over half a month, and they were now locked in a fierce battle, both already severely injured...
This is their best chance, and their last chance!
Right now, although the younger generation can't see clearly or understand the battle situation, they can see it very clearly. Judging from the current situation, it won't be long before the Demon Emperor becomes the final winner. At that time, it will be difficult for them to take advantage of the situation and strike when Chen Qi is unprepared.
One of the old monsters gazed at the distant flames of war, its aged face revealing a burgeoning ambition and a frenzied thirst for life.
He looked at the firelight over there, and also at the core area of the secret realm, his voice hoarse and cold as he spoke.
"That Half-Emperor, having fought this phoenix spirit for over half a month, does indeed possess considerable strength, but..."
The Supreme Elder of the Ouyang Household smirked, a cold glint in his eyes about to burst forth.
"So what if you have some ability?"
His hoarse voice, falling into everyone's ears, carried an extremely strong murderous intent that anyone could hear.
Once upon a time, this Supreme Elder was a brilliant figure, a genius of his time, but now his soul has withered and his Qi and Blood has declined, clearly entering the state of Celestial Person five signs of decay. One more step forward and he will die.
Having experienced glory and stood at the pinnacle, he was unwilling to simply leave this world, his body and soul fading away.
He slowly uttered a sentence.
"No matter what, he can't be considered a true Thearch Realm yet. Now, both his and the Holy Spirit's essence have weakened to the extreme. We might still have a chance!"
Behind him, another old monster slowly walked forward.
Unlike the Supreme Elder of the Ouyang Household, this Supreme Elder of the Tuoba Household had white hair and beard, yet a youthful face and a short stature, resembling a child. He held a whisk in his hand, with a plum blossom pinned to it, and a voice that was neither male nor female followed.
"Indeed! That broken treasure, though not quite Emperor Weapon, is still an extraordinary item. Why should others obtain it while we cannot?"
His eyes revealed a deep sense of resentment.
He once had the opportunity to reach the Thearch Realm, but unfortunately...
As the past came to mind, a dark glint flashed in Elder Tuoba's eyes. He suppressed his thoughts, pulled himself out of the shadows of the past, and gazed at the sky with a flickering look, until finally only a hint of excitement remained.
Regardless, if he can obtain that treasure, perhaps he can once again glimpse the gate to the Thearch Realm by relying on the remaining spiritual energy within it!
Others followed suit.
"That's right, our clan has produced Great Emperor before, why should we fear him!"
"Gentlemen..."
After a short while, Elder Ouyang raised his hand, which resembled withered tree bark, and silenced the scene.
He was also the one with the highest cultivation level and who had been stuck in this realm for the longest time among these old monsters present.
He slowly spoke, "We have cultivated for a lifetime, yet we are blocked at this stage because we lack a few strokes of fortuitous opportunity. But cultivation is inherently against the will of Heaven. Now, that fortuitous opportunity is right before us. Do you all dare to join me in seizing it?"
"If you wish, step forward and join me in this..."
"Slay the Demon Emperor and seize his essence!"
"Let us all enjoy this blessed land together, adding hundreds of years to his lifespan, allowing him to live another lifetime!"
As he finished speaking, many powerful members of the imperial clan present growled in low voices, their eyes bloodshot, their thoughts filled with greed.
Initially, they were drawn to the so-called Emperor Weapon and treasures, as well as the traces of powerful Thearch Realm, which is why they flocked there.
Upon entering the secret realm of the imperial mausoleum, they discovered that this place indeed contained a priceless treasure!
Moreover, this treasure is incredibly powerful. Although it is not as powerful as Emperor Weapon, it is indeed an High Antiquity artifact and is definitely not something from the mortal world.
After the Imperial Mausoleum Secret Realm evolved, a Sword Tomb was formed here. Anyone who enters the secret realm can see the Sword Tomb in the core area of the secret realm, and on the Sword Tomb, there is a rusty ancient sword that can be sensed as extraordinary at a glance.
Everyone thought this was their biggest gain from the trip. Before they could even fight over the treasured sword and discuss how to divide it, a man with black hair and a black robe suddenly appeared from the crowd, bypassing everyone and drawing his sword!
Enraged, they tried to stop them, only to discover in horror that everyone was being pressed to the ground by an intense pressure, and no one was able to get up.
Whether they were Earth Venerable or Heavenly Venerable, every single one of them felt that terrifying pressure.
Thearch Realm!
In their terror, everyone could only watch helplessly as Wu Liang drew his sword. But no one expected that after Wu Liang pulled out the sword, Sword Tomb appear beneath the ancient sword...
It cracked.
From the cracked Sword Tomb, a phoenix with half a wing missing flew out.
Its aura poured out unrestrainedly, ostentatiously announcing to everyone that this was the essence of a holy Holy Spirit!
That is the Holy Spirit Essence!
If it weren't for Wu Liang's oppressive presence, they would have already started a fight, beating people to a pulp.
The Holy Spirit Essence is the soul of the Holy Spirit Clan at the Thearch Realm or above, formed after their death. It possesses a portion of their former strength and contains extremely terrifying energy.
Logically speaking, even Holy Spirit Essence shouldn't cause such a great impact. However, this Holy Spirit Essence was truly too powerful in life, to the point that this vast imperial mausoleum was shrouded in its aura, transforming into a secret realm. Now, it's even changing towards becoming a blessed land.
The area is filled with Spiritual Qi, which can be easily refined and absorbed. The closer one gets to the location of the Holy Spirit Essence, the more concentrated the Spiritual Qi becomes.
Even if you don't seek any fortuitous opportunity inside, simply staying here for a while will be incredibly beneficial.
Looking at the phantom of the Demon Emperor and the Holy Spirit Essence locked in battle on the dome, it would be a lie to say that they weren't tempted. Whether they were old immortals or young people, not one of them was unmoved by the power right in front of them.
However, the younger generation knew they had no chance of getting such an fortuitous opportunity, so they suppressed their restless desires long ago.
After all, the Demon Emperor's strength was truly terrifying. Even if he didn't deliberately target them, the power emanating from his battle with the Holy Spirit Essence made it impossible for them to move an inch.
The younger generation dared not peer into it, but the old monsters were unwilling to remain merely observers.
They were itching to make a move, their eyes flashing with ferocity.
Now, the time is perfect; the only chance is before them—a second chance at life. Who wouldn't want that?
"Kill!"
Once the powerful members of the imperial clans and those old monsters whose lifespans were almost exhausted made their decision, they did not hesitate and unleashed their best skills, rushing towards Wu Liang's location with killing intent.
Seeing this, Chu Tianfang also slammed his fist on the table and stood up.
But unlike those old monsters, he was even more excited, turning his head to look at the patriarch of the Chu Household beside him.
"Ancestor!"
The Chu Household patriarch slowly rose to his feet. A small pagoda spun in his hand, growing larger and larger until it transformed into Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, blocking everyone's path.
He snorted coldly.
"A bunch of fools! The Thearch Realm is not as simple as they imagine!"
"Tianfang, Chen'er, and the Chu Household disciples, all of you, come with me!"
"Ready for battle!"