Under the radiance of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, Chu Tianfang's gaze was sharp as he coldly observed the numerous powerful figures swarming in like locusts outside.
He was different from them; even the Chu Household patriarch made this choice under his persuasion.
Chu Tianfang was well aware that even if the one in the sky was only Half-Step Great Emperor, it was not an existence they could shake.
The era of Great Emperor ruling freely has long since passed.
So long that people have lost their reverence for the Great Emperor.
They fantasized about devouring the Great Emperor's remains, becoming maggots that suck his life force, unaware that even a single drop of blood was enough to cause them to explode and die.
Most importantly, that person is not as simple as they thought, merely Half-Step Thearch Realm!
That aura was awe-inspiring, and even one of the clan elders couldn't muster the will to resist upon first sight of it.
Several elders from the Chu Household came this time, all of whom were nearing the end of their lives. At first, they naturally wanted to get a share of the spoils, but one of the elders immediately noticed something was amiss.
That elder was a special figure in the entire Chu Household.
He was a half-human, half-demon hybrid, but this fact was rarely mentioned anymore, and few people knew about it. Only a few people in the upper echelons of the Chu Household knew about it.
Upon entering the secret realm and seeing the Half-Emperor locked in battle with the Holy Spirit Essence in the sky, this elder almost uncontrollably wanted to kneel down. Had someone nearby not spotted him and pulled him back, there would now be rumors circulating that a Chu Lineage elder had entered the secret realm, immediately showing weakness and kneeling in submission...
When no one was around, the elder gritted his teeth and revealed why he had almost knelt down.
"That's not the Human Emperor! It's definitely the Demon Emperor! Moreover, he must be a great demon who has lived for countless years, High Antiquity great demon of the Winged Clan! There's no mistake about that aura, I can't be wrong!"
"No, I absolutely cannot offend him, I'll die, I'll definitely die..."
In the end, the elder became so frantic that scales began to grow uncontrollably from his body. The Chu Household patriarch immediately set up an array to isolate the aura within the secret realm, and only then did the elder recover.
The first part of what he said was obvious to everyone with eyes, but the second part...
High Antiquity Great Demon!
How ancient must that be?
As the current head of the Chu Household, Chu Tianfang defied public opinion and decisively sided with the Demon Emperor.
He certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to actually fight the other imperial clans to the death, but as long as he made an effort, even if it was just to put on a show and hold off these imperial clans for a while, as long as he caught that person's eye, it would be an opportunity!
After all, when you reach that level of existence, what matters is your attitude!
Moreover, if they could go a step further and befriend this Demon Emperor, the Chu Household's status among the imperial clans would surely rise significantly!
He dared not hope for supreme treasures and the Holy Spirit Essence, but after the Demon Emperor subdued them, he could leave his Chu Household family elders, whose lifespans were nearing their end, here to absorb some of the spiritual energy dissipated from the Spiritual Qi of Holy Spirit Essence, right?
If one is fortunate enough to receive guidance from that person, breaking through the shackles and achieving a breakthrough in realm is highly possible!
The elder of their Chu Household was a mixed descendant of the White Phosphorus Bird of the Winged Clan, and had also encountered a Demon Emperor who was also a member of the Winged Clan...
If this isn't the Chu Household's destiny, then what is it!?
It's like the Heavenly Dao is relentlessly feeding the Chu Household!
Everything was just right, allowing the Chu Household to reap the benefits. If they hadn't seized this opportunity, Chu Tianfang himself wouldn't have been able to forgive himself.
His heart burned with fervor. Looking at the vast array of powerful imperial clansmen before him, he was even more determined to fight tooth and nail, even if it meant losing a little blood, to leave a good impression on this Demon Emperor!
even...
He turned his head and glanced at Chu Chen beside him.
Chu Chen had a resolute look in his eyes and a handsome appearance; he was a true young prodigy, which pleased Chu Tianfang.
He knew Chu Chen's talent best. In his opinion, Chu Chen's talent was rare even in the Ancient Realm. If the Demon Emperor were to be tempted, he might even allow his son to become the Demon Emperor's disciple!
The light emanating from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda was extremely dazzling in the darkness, and the mere appearance of such a symbolic treasure immediately told everyone who had arrived.
A group of people spotted Chu Tianfang and the Chu Household members behind him in the crowd, and also saw the various treasures that the Chu Household members were displaying.
With this stance, this way of blocking the way, what else is there to misunderstand?
The head of the Ouyang Household immediately narrowed his eyes, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, and spoke in a low, menacing voice.
" Chu Tianfang, I never expected you could persuade your ancestor to bring out such Lineage treasure. But do you really intend to become enemies with all of us imperial clans? Have you thought this through?"
The others were treated the same way; their cold gazes fell upon the Chu Household, accompanied by various forms of pressure that forcefully compelled Chu Household to make way.
Chu Chen followed closely beside his father, his heart pounding with fear.
His face was tense, and he didn't say a word. He actually seemed to have some courage, but no one knew that he was holding his breath in suspense.
This is a huge gamble!
The Chu Household has placed their bets squarely on that Demon Emperor. If they win, the Chu Household will be unstoppable, backed by the Demon Emperor. But if they lose...
The thought of losing made Chu Chen feel like his heart was about to jump out of his throat.
If they lose, the Chu Household will have blocked so many imperial clans today and stood on the opposite side of them. In the future, they may not be able to gain a foothold among the imperial clans!
Chu Tianfang knew what would happen if he lost the bet, but since he dared to gamble, he would grit his teeth and go all the way, so he simply shouted loudly.
"Enough with the nonsense! I will not let you pass today, no matter what. That person is currently subduing the Holy Spirit Essence. How can we cultivators take advantage of someone in distress!"
He spoke loudly, and his voice carried far and wide.
The head of the Ouyang Household could tell what Chu Tianfang was up to with just a glance, and a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes.
The two sides faced off, and the Chu Household patriarch exerted all his strength to activate the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, and for a time, he was not at a disadvantage.
With each breath, the confrontation gradually intensified. In the short span of half an incense stick's time, Chu Tianfang was under immense pressure, his body covered in cold sweat, which almost soaked through his clothes.
Just when he was about to collapse and began to doubt whether he had chosen the wrong path, and that even Half-Step Great Emperor wasn't this strong, a terrifying aura burst forth behind them, followed by a terrifying sword light that illuminated most of the secret realm, which suddenly slashed down!
While everyone was stunned, a mournful Feng Ming suddenly came from the depths of the secret realm. It was filled with resentment, but it was no match for the terrifying Sword Qi. It then vanished amidst the thunderous roar of a monstrous Demon Beast.
All that could be heard was a clear, crisp cry, followed by the young man's long, piercing laugh that broke through the gloom.
It felt like I had finally succeeded, and I was extremely pleased.
And there were a few words that emanated from the depths of that secret realm.
"Thank you for your help, Pavilion Master!"
Pavilion Master!?
Before they could recover from the news of the Holy Spirit Essence's defeat, everyone was once again shocked.
The only living being deep within the secret realm is that Demon Emperor.
Yet he actually belonged to a sect or faction, and even humbled himself before others, addressing them as...
Pavilion Master!!?