"Who dares trespass into Wuyou Valley!"
Hei Sha's voice rang out as he shot to his feet, his gaze fixed forward.
Bai Sha frowned, a surge of anger rising within him. He hadn't expected anyone to intrude while they were cultivating.
"Greetings to the two Elders!"
Elder Feng cupped his fists, a smile on his lips, exuding a powerful aura.
Seeing this, Hei and Bai Sha's expressions softened. "So it is Elder Feng and Elder Zhulong. Has something happened in Holy City that brings you here?"
"Elder Hei is indeed as wise as ever!"
Elder Feng nodded. "A major incident has occurred in Holy City, causing even the City Lord great distress. He has specifically sent us to request the two Elders to return to Holy City!"
"What exactly has transpired?"
Hei Sha's brow furrowed in confusion. Under normal circumstances, with Gutong Tian guarding Holy City, nothing should have gone wrong.
In the Ancient Wilderness, Gutong Tian was the pinnacle of combat power, seemingly insurmountable.
"The Four Great Cities have rebelled, and Holy City is besieged. I urge the two Elders to return with us to aid in its defense!"
Elder Feng spoke with gravitas, looking towards Hei and Bai Sha.
The two did not dare to delay and stepped towards the outside. If Holy City truly faced trouble, even they might not be able to handle it.
As they emerged from the forbidden area, a furious aura swept towards them. Before Hei and Bai Sha could react, Elder Feng and Zhulong struck simultaneously.
Boom...
With a tremendous roar, the two figures were sent flying, blood trickling from their lips, but they were otherwise unharmed.
"Why have you done this?"
Hei and Bai Sha were utterly perplexed. Elder Feng and Zhulong were also elders of Holy City; they shouldn't have attacked them.
"Naturally, it is to kill you!"
City Lord Xueluo's voice resounded, laced with amusement, as he slowly emerged, radiating a killing intent.
Following City Lord Xueluo, the others also appeared, making no effort to conceal themselves.
Hei and Bai Sha were even more confused. They turned to Elder Feng. "You, as Elders of Holy City, are colluding with the other Four Great Cities? What is the meaning of this?"
"Because they have lost their primordial spirits, they naturally fight alongside us!"
Lu Fan stepped forward, his words exceptionally calm, as if everything was within his control.
"You are audacious enough to seize the primordial spirits of Holy City Elders!" Hei and Bai Sha sneered. "Do you know which forces in the Ancient Wilderness are untouchable?"
"I don't care about that. Anything I dislike, I will go against!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Why don't you two hand over your primordial spirits as well? It would save a lot of trouble!"
"Hahaha..."
Hei and Bai Sha erupted in laughter, a hint of amusement in their voices. They hadn't expected Lu Fan to speak so boldly.
"Elders Hei and Bai, we are set on our path. Why not join us?"
Elder Feng smiled. "This way, you won't lose your lives!"
"Ridiculous! As Elders of Holy City, how could we be swayed by you!"
Hei and Bai Sha said coldly. "Even if you join forces, what of it? You are merely a ragtag group, yet you dream of conquering Holy City. It's pure fantasy!"
With that, Hei Sha surged forward. Though he had taken a palm strike earlier, it was nothing to him.
A cultivator at the seventh level of Heavenly Lord was no ordinary individual, nor could they be easily controlled.
Bai Sha stood aside, observing silently. In his eyes, Hei Sha alone was sufficient; there was no need for him to intervene. This was the confidence of an absolute powerhouse. Soodan Novel Network
"Hei Sha will be handled by myself and Emperor Bai. As for Bai Sha, he is for you all!"
A slight curve to his lips, City Lord Xueluo stepped out, his aura equally formidable.
Emperor Bai braced himself and charged forward. He felt helpless, as he was merely at the sixth level of Heavenly Lord, and the pressure was immense. If City Lord Xueluo hadn't reached the seventh level, how could the two of them possibly contend.
"With just the two of you City Lords, you dare to challenge me?"
Hei Sha sneered, not taking them seriously, his expression one of disdain.
"You're quite arrogant before even engaging, perhaps that's not wise!"
City Lord Xueluo smiled faintly, his words carrying a certain implication.
"Even if we engage, you will not be my match!"
Hei Sha struck instantly, a surge of immense power rippling forth. Merely standing still, he possessed the power to destroy heavens and annihilate earth, leaving others in awe. Clearly, they hadn't anticipated Hei Sha's terrifying strength.
"Is this the seventh level of Heavenly Lord?"
Lu Fan's brow furrowed. As Elder Feng had said, each advancement brought a qualitative leap in strength, something sheer numbers couldn't counter.
"What should we do!"
City Lord Wushuang's brow creased. He was always meticulous in his planning, yet now he felt a sense of crisis and even doubt.
"If we unite as one, we will be unstoppable!" City Lord Xuanlong spoke.
The others nodded in agreement. Having reached this point, they would not retreat.
Meanwhile, Emperor Bai also attacked forcefully but was instantly repelled by a surge of Hei Sha's potent aura.
Hei Sha laughed heartily. Emperor Bai's discomfiture clearly indicated his lack of strength.
"Cough cough!"
City Lord Xueluo coughed a few times. He hadn't expected Emperor Bai to be so fragile before Hei Sha.
Simultaneously, City Lord Xueluo's aura surged, carrying an unparalleled force as he advanced towards Hei Sha.
Sensing this aura, Hei Sha's expression shifted slightly. He retreated backward, surprised by the terrifying aura radiating from City Lord Xueluo.
In that instant, the two clashed. In a flash of lightning and flint, their hearts were stirred.
"I truly didn't expect you to possess such a skill!"
Hei Sha looked at City Lord Xueluo. "Your strength is actually comparable to mine!"
"You flatter me!"
City Lord Xueluo smiled faintly. "That's why I said earlier, people should be more low-key, not overly boastful, or they'll end up being mocked!"
Hei Sha's expression was cold and icy. City Lord Xueluo's words displeased him greatly.
As their battle raged, Lu Fan and the others turned their attention to Bai Sha. Since City Lord Xueluo and the others could handle themselves, they could focus entirely on dealing with this opponent.
"What do you intend to do?"
Bai Sha sneered. "Are you planning to deal with me?"
"You are correct, that is our intention!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, an evil glint in his eyes. His expression was chillingly indifferent, as if everything was within his grasp.