"Should we run?" the Supreme Heavenly Lord asked, seemingly undecided.
Duobao Tianjun understood his concerns. After all, both of them were under the command of the Origin Immortal King, and their advancement to this level was a gift from the Origin Immortal King. If they escaped without permission, what if the Origin Immortal King investigated them later?
"That's all for the future. If we don't escape now, are we just going to stay and wait to die?" Duobao Tianjun sneered.
Immediately, the Supreme Heavenly Lord seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, looking as if a great burden had been lifted from his shoulders.
Duobao Tianjun cursed the old fox in his heart, for he had to speak up and shirk the main responsibility.
If the Origin Immortal King were to hold him accountable, the Supreme Heavenly Lord would have an excuse to say that it was all instigated by the Treasure-Gathering Heavenly Lord.
Even the Origin Celestial King could see through the truth, but there is no doubt that compared to the Supreme Celestial Lord, the Treasure-Gathering Celestial Lord would be more likely to incur the displeasure of the Celestial Kings.
At least the Supreme Heavenly Lord's attitude showed that he had reverence for the Origin Immortal King.
Unlike Duobao Tianjun...
"The Heavenly Consort Umo thinks the same way..." Suddenly, the Supreme Heavenly Lord secretly transmitted his voice.
When Duobao Tianjun scanned the area with his divine sense, he indeed discovered that Tianfei Wumo's eyes were flashing, clearly indicating the same meaning.
As the leader of the gods, Tianfei Wumo herself was quite talented. She received the power passed down from the Primordial Holy King and was a big shot in the fifteenth era. However, in the current battle, she was completely outmatched.
"Let the Immortal King have a headache! We are all experts of the fifteenth era. When the era ends, we might even advance further and reach the King realm. At that time, if we join forces, even if the Origin Immortal King and the Primordial Saint King step out of the Gate of Immortality, they might not be able to do anything to us."
Duobao Tianjun was exchanging ideas with two other Tianjun of the same rank, trying to win over allies.
How could he withstand the wrath of the Celestial King all by himself?
It was obvious that the Heavenly Consort Umo and the Supreme Heavenly Lord shared the same thoughts and quickly reached an agreement.
"Hmph, from the perspective of the Immortal Kings, the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Lord, the Epoch Heavenly Lord, the Lightning Mother Heavenly Lord, as well as the Primordial Daoist, the Worldly Free King Buddha, and the Primordial Ancestral Dragon are the real enemies of the Epoch Gate. How could they have any extra energy to pay attention to us?" Heavenly Consort Wumo comforted herself.
"Moreover, the power that the current Celestial King can exert is only at the level of fifteen or sixteen eras. Even if their combat strength is significantly stronger, we have formed an alliance. We don't need to seek victory; we can still protect ourselves, right?" The Supreme Heavenly Lord analyzed, clearly still extremely wary of the Celestial King.
"Go quickly!" shouted Duobao Tianjun, transforming into a stream of light as he fled into the distance.
Heavenly Princess Umo and Supreme Heavenly Lord followed closely behind.
Upon seeing this, the Primordial Saint King and the Origin Immortal King, who were fighting against Cao Ya, couldn't help but frown.
However, the End Saint King, wielding a giant axe, cleaved the heavens and earth, severely slowing down the three's progress.
The next second, Linglong Immortal Venerable, Feng Yaoguang, Human Emperor Brush, and Long Xuan joined the battle.
"Boom!!!" The four experts from the Epoch Sect unleashed their great supernatural powers, which were astonishing. Together with the End Saint King, they surrounded and killed the three powerful figures, instantly gaining the upper hand and firmly establishing their dominance.
The three men's faces were tense, and their hearts sank.
The previous assumptions and so-called concerns now seem to have been unfounded.
Whether or not we can escape alive is one thing, why worry about the Immortal King's wrath?
"Foolish!" The Origin Immortal King sneered. In the current situation, only a desperate fight offers any chance of survival. Thinking of running away shows a lack of courage, and there is no way out. It's a dead end!
"In the end, it was all forcing the seedlings to grow faster than they should have." The Ancestral Saint King shook his head.
The fact that Duobao Tianjun, Taishang Tianjun, and Tianfei Wumo were able to reach the cultivation level of fifteen eras was due to their empowerment, not their own self-cultivation.
Naturally, there are certain deficiencies in terms of Daoist mindset and willpower.
Many people on the Epoch Gate side also have similar problems, but because the internal atmospheres of the two camps are vastly different, this leads to a significant difference in the strength of their adherence to the Dao Heart.
People with the same ideals and goals can often rise up even in dire straits.
Unlike cooperation based on mutual benefit, any loss of benefit will immediately lead to a complete breakdown in relations.
"It seems you're going to lose." Cao Ya's voice carried a hint of amusement.
"It's still early." The Origin Immortal King scoffed and said, "Even if a winner is determined at the Heavenly Monarch Realm, it will have an impact, but it's not crucial."
“That’s right! The day our true forms are born will be the day the Epoch Gate is wiped out,” the Primordial Saint King said coldly.
Now that they have a clear understanding of the situation and know the overall trend, things are getting increasingly bad.
They were indeed dissatisfied and annoyed, but to be honest, they didn't have any particular reservations.
There was no other way. As a Celestial King, his true form remained intact, his power had not diminished, and his realm had not declined. He was simply sitting on his laurels.
"The only thing to consider is protecting Hua Tiandu!" the Immortal King of Righteousness transmitted his voice.
They still have a great use for that malignant tumor!
If Hua Tiandu dies here, it will cause a lot of trouble.
As for the others... whether they are disciples, successors, or trusted ministers, they are all irrelevant.
If it can save Hua Tiandu's life, sacrificing everyone else is acceptable.
This also reveals the cruel nature of the kings.
No wonder they don't trust the spirit's perseverance and have been targeting it.
Judging from their own experience, the kings pondered that as powerful beings, they only cared about themselves and were willing to sacrifice anything for immortality. They reasoned that the spirit of the artifact, being sacred since ancient times, must be the same.
Therefore, among the many immortal kings who lived to this day, only Hongmeng Daoren and others supported the artifact spirit.
“Rescuing Hua Tiandu at this time will not be an easy task,” said the Immortal King Wushi, looking around with a glint in his eyes, as if he were considering something.
"Ying Tianqing can also be saved," the Ancient Immortal King said thoughtfully.
“That makes sense!” Immortal King Truth nodded and said, “If these two can attain Immortal King status in the final moments, our chances of winning will undoubtedly increase by 20% to 30%.”
In the eyes of the kings, among their own camp, only Hua Tiandu and Ying Tianqing truly had a chance of becoming kings. As for the rest, even the Nian Beast lacked sufficient talent.
In comparison, the Epoch Gate has three Immortal King seeds: Vermilion Bird Heavenly Lord, Epoch Heavenly Lord, and Lightning Mother Heavenly Lord, which gives it a slight advantage.
Furthermore, the performance of the three strongest members of the Epoch Sect was superior to that of their own two.
"Don't rush forward," the Lord of Beasts warned the Nian Beast in a private telepathic message.
He understood the kings' intentions, but the Nian beast was his own child and had independently cultivated for seventeen centuries. He was somewhat unwilling to give it up so easily.
None of the other Celestial Kings' entourage could compare to the Nian Beast, so naturally they wouldn't feel sorry for its death.
“I understand, Father.” The Nian beast became wary, shrinking its size and darting its eyes around, ready to retreat at any moment.
He believed that his father, the Lord of Beasts, would create an escape route for him.
"These guys, could they be thinking..." Cao Ya's heart stirred, and he began to guess.
He also sent a telepathic message to the heroes of the Epoch Sect, especially the Hongmeng Daoist and a few others.
However, the obstruction of the Creation Immortal King, the Mythical Elder, and the True Spirit Immortal King prevented him from being distracted by other matters.
"The billions of immortal artifacts in my Niwan Palace world are not to be trifled with."
Cao Ya thought to himself, the formation was in operation, activating the Dao principles contained within the immortal artifact. A massive amount of Immortal King Pills burned, and even began to ignite the immortal artifact, unleashing power far exceeding its rank!
For a moment, the entire space was like a sea of fire, which was extremely terrifying.
All the battle groups, including the Seven Kings and the Nian Beast that Cao Ya himself faced, felt extraordinary pressure.
"Oh no, the Vermilion Bird has this trick up its sleeve!" The Nian Beast's heart sank.
He gazed at the incomparably powerful Vermilion Bird Heavenly Lord, who seemed like an ancient deity, his eyes filled with jealousy, which then turned into apprehension, along with a hint of barely perceptible fear.
The Nian Beast knew that if it fought alone, it would surely be crushed by the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Lord!
"None of you will escape!" Cao Ya shouted, his actions decisive and ruthless, detonating countless immortal artifacts, including many king-grade immortal artifacts!
Such a mighty wave of energy would make even a Heavenly Monarch of more than ten eras change color!
In addition, there are the inherent characteristics of the Niwan Palace world itself...
Cao Ya did not intend to kill the opposing forces, but he could still delay their escape and distract them.
Cao Ya believed that his team's experts were sufficient to eliminate the enemy under these conditions!
"Go." Cao Ya pointed his finger, and nine-colored rays of light descended. All the divine artifacts, sacred immortal artifacts, and various divine objects and ancient characters were shaking, desperately holding back the puppet body of the Seven Kings.
The beast seemed to be trying to escape, but Cao Ya blocked it.
"Thump thump!!!" In close combat, Cao Ya possessed the rudimentary form of a divine artifact, coupled with various profound fist techniques and the enhancement of the mysteries of the Great Dao, making him no less formidable than the Nian Beast.
"Damn it!" The Nian beast's face was grim, already sensing the imminent death.
"We overlooked the Vermilion Bird..." At the same time, the seven kings also turned ashen-faced. However, they were limited by their own magical power and could not display their divine might, nor could they look down on the heavens and earth and sweep away everything in the past and present!
On the other side, Linglong Immortal Venerable and her companions, aided by the energy wave, fought with increasing ferocity.
Duobao Tianjun, Taishang Tianjun, and Tianfei Wumo were all seriously injured, and blood rolled down their cheeks.
"Swoosh!" Finally, the Holy King of Ending All, with his giant axe, cleaved the Supreme Heavenly Lord in two on the spot.
A wounded and terrified soul quickly detached from its body and fled.
"Whoosh." But the Emperor's Brush blocked the way, its sharp tip piercing through the soul of the Supreme Heavenly Lord.
With only a scream, the Supreme Heavenly Lord, as a disciple of the Origin Immortal King, perished.
Without the Supreme Heavenly Lord to share the burden, Heavenly Consort Umo quickly followed suit.
"The End of the Holy King, could it be that you are right?" Heavenly Consort Umo was still confused before her death.
But when the axe fell, even the leader of the gods was annihilated.
“I told you long ago, following the Primordial Saint King is not the right path,” the End Saint King said, shaking his head.
In the world of cultivation, the strong are respected and the weak are preyed upon, but this does not mean that order and goodness cannot exist or be promoted.
The Holy King concluded that he was not a good person, but he had not done anything particularly heinous. Fighting for resources and killing for treasures was quite normal in such a world.
As long as they don't act recklessly and slaughter innocent people indiscriminately.
However, the chaotic and bloody atmosphere following the First Holy King was truly unpleasant.
Otherwise, the Holy King of the End wouldn't have thought of merging with Shakyamuni Buddha to seek the Great Dao of Immortal King with their combined Dao foundations.
After all, there are many excellent Heavenly Lords within the God race, so why look for them outside?
It can only be said that when perspectives differ, there's no point in arguing.
Intellectual agreement is far more satisfying than blood ties.
That god race was indeed his birthplace, but he felt more at ease staying at the Gate of the Epoch. The overall atmosphere and relationships between them were more relaxed, and he didn't have to be wary of anyone or fear being betrayed!
"It seems I am doomed too," said Duobao Tianjun with a sigh of relief.
He possesses a physical body of saint-grade immortal artifact level, and has also received part of the inheritance of a prehistoric immortal king. He has numerous treasures, and among those of the same level, his combat power is outstanding, making him extremely difficult to kill.
But without allies and facing several powerful figures directly, the death of Duobao Tianjun was imminent.
"Alas, what a pity, I died without ever truly witnessing the prelude to the Immortal King's reign!"
It was a great pity when Duobao Tianjun died.
Which celestial ruler in the universe doesn't yearn for the realm of Immortal King?
"The Celestial King, the strongest being beneath the Gate of Immortality, is not something that can be achieved so easily?"
Linglong Immortal Venerable whispered that although she had reached the sixteenth era, seemingly not far from the twentyth era, which was the minimum requirement for an Immortal King, she knew her own situation. Even if she gained another twenty or so eras of accumulation, she would have almost no hope of becoming a king.
Her gaze swept over the three strongest members of the Epoch Sect, and unusually, a hint of envy appeared in her eyes.
Such talent and comprehension are truly unprecedented!
However, the Immortal Venerable Linglong quickly put away her extraneous thoughts.
Whether I become king or not is another matter; the most urgent task is to annihilate the enemy!
Furthermore, over the long course of time, unexpected changes may occur, leading to moments of sudden enlightenment.
Having risen from the Xuanhuang Great World to become a Heavenly Lord, the Dao Heart of the Linglong Immortal Venerable is also unbreakable. Occasionally, there may be moments of loss, but these are quickly extinguished, and her unwavering will remains steadfast.
"The Moral Heavenly Lord and the others should also die." The End Saint King was filled with murderous intent.
The group intervened again, assisting Chaos Heavenly Lord and Crimson Abyss Demon Lord, and eliminated Morality Heavenly Lord and another expert from the 15th era.
These two, who received their power from the Immortal King of Truth, perished here. The treasures they left behind were all collected by the powerful figures.
Soon after, countless Buddhas and other beings in the world also died suddenly.
"Nephew Shakyamuni, you have won." Before the soul of the Boundless King Buddha exploded, his deep eyes gazed at Feng Baiyu, who had avenged his great enemy, and he suddenly laughed.
"However, with countless members of your Shakya clan accompanying me, it's not a loss."
The immeasurable Buddhas of the world laughed heartily.
"Swoosh." Suddenly, the radiance of the Emperor Mirror shone down, shattering every inch of the soul of the Boundless King Buddha into fragments.
Feng Yaoguang's face was cold as she said, "A beast, he deserves to die!"
In her previous life, she was the spirit of the Heavenly Emperor Mirror, while in this life, her father, Feng Baiyu, is the reincarnation of Shakyamuni Buddha.
In order to attain the highest position in Buddhism, the Buddha King of the World plotted against Shakyamuni Buddha and exterminated the Shakyamuni clan.
Although she has no connection with the Shakya clan.
But for his father's sake, he also deeply hated the countless Buddhas in the world!
"Rest in peace..." Feng Baiyu's face was filled with sorrow as he recited ancient scriptures, praying for the souls of the wronged within the Zen Sutra to be released from suffering.
Those people, their lingering resentment awakened, were overjoyed to witness the death of countless Buddhas in the world.
They glanced at Feng Baiyu again, their expressions complex, but the look eventually faded.
"There are only four battlefields left!" the Emperor wrote. Cao Ya, Fang Han, Fang Qingxue, and Yan were still locked in fierce combat.
As for the confrontation between Hongmeng Daoist and the other two, and the three Immortal Kings of Creation... that is a contest between Immortal Kings, and should be discussed separately.
"Let's help the Goddess of Lightning first and eliminate our enemies! With her by our side, it will be much easier to assist the other three places!"
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