"The Great Han, standing on human territory, should fight for all people under heaven!"
Yang Hao looked at Empress Weiyang and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The path of the Great Han was different from Weiyang. The Great Han stood on human territory and should protect its own people. If other dynasties coveted the Great Han, the Great Han would absolutely not tolerate it, nor would it be at others' mercy.
Upon hearing Yang Hao's words, Empress Weiyang's heart immediately relaxed. The Ten Elders of the Human Emperor Hall were adept at cloaking themselves in mystery, leaving all the dynasties in a state of confusion. Looking at the rulers of the dynasties seated there, still in the dark, it was pathetic!
"Your Majesty, the foundations of these dynasties seem to be nothing special, with only the Weiyang Dynasty possessing strong national power!"
"It seems that the Weiyang Empress can bring out top-tier Rongtian realm experts this time, indicating that the Weiyang lineage has considerable depth!"
"The Weiyang lineage has almost detached itself from the Human Emperor Hall and single-handedly carried the banner of the human race. After tens of thousands of years of tempering, they can still stand at the pinnacle of the human race, never forgetting their original intentions. Such tenacious will is truly not easy!"
Wang Yue said calmly, his expression serene. A woman achieving this level was worthy of everyone's admiration.
"The Weiyang lineage is worthy of the human race!"
Yang Hao nodded slightly. To remain true to oneself in this turbulent era, even if a nation weakened, they could still charge forward during the holy war, regardless of consequences or costs!
"Creak—creak!"
A sound like the heavy grinding of stones echoed throughout the great hall!
An old man with a somber expression stood tall, with Yan He following closely behind with a serious face.
Yang Hao turned his head slightly to look. The old man had dark skin, eyes like fish eyes, a face full of blood-red beard, and was covered in a red robe. The chest was embroidered with the pattern of the Human Emperor Hall, emanating waves of divine light!
This person was none other than Elder Han, one of the Ten Elders!
"Hmph!"
Elder Han surveyed the rulers of the human dynasties and let out a cold snort, as if the dome of heaven had collapsed, instantly pressing down on the great hall!
"Ten Elders!!!"
"Ten... Ten Elders!!"
The rulers of the various dynasties were all horrified, their eyes trembling slightly. The Ten Elders were top-tier Rongtian realm experts. If the Ten Elders of the Human Emperor Hall were top-tier Rongtian realm experts, why did they never charge forward during every holy war to support the human race!
The Ten Elders of the Human Emperor Hall were initially ordinary Rongtian realm cultivators sent by the various dynasties. After tens of thousands of years, all the dynasties had their national power weakened. In any dynasty, except for Weiyang, no other dynasty could produce a top-tier Rongtian realm expert. Yet, these Ten Elders, after ten thousand years, had surpassed them.
A single person standing before them was a top-tier Rongtian realm expert, so what about the other nine?
Ten people!!
Ten top-tier Rongtian realm experts, what a terrifying power this was!
"Everyone, the ancient seal is about to break. The vast territory of our Southwest Region will be completely connected to the Ancient Wilderness. Our human territory will face an unprecedented disaster. The dangers involved are for all of you Royal Lords to judge. I will say no more!"
"I have only two matters for convening the Human Emperor Ceremony this time!"
"First: The Great Cloud Dynasty and the Blood Sun Dynasty have now collapsed. To prevent the loss of combat power in the holy war, the Great Han Dynasty should declare war on the Ancient Wilderness for the human territory. I, acting with the authority of the Ten Elders, hereby announce the Great Han Dynasty's entry into the Human Emperor Hall!"
"Second: This holy war will be fully controlled by the Ten Elders. All forces in this holy war must acknowledge the supreme status of the Ten Elders!"
Elder Han faced everyone, his tone chilling, with no room for negotiation, as if he held the power of heaven and earth. This made the expression of the Great Flame Human Emperor extremely unsightly. The Ten Elders of the Human Emperor Hall had no right to interfere in the affairs of the Human Emperor Hall. Their establishment, apart from their own selfish motives at the time, was only to plan for the holy war!
He could turn a blind eye to the first point, but what was the meaning of the second point? The Human Emperor Hall Master would become a mere decoration, and the Ten Elders of the Human Emperor Hall would be revered by the people of the Southwest Region. This was not just exceeding authority, it was an attempt to depose the rulers of all dynasties, and to become the masters of the human territory themselves!
"Elder Han, this matter is perhaps inappropriate!"
The Great Flame Human Emperor's expression instantly changed slightly, and the respect he had for the Ten Elders vanished from his eyes. He immediately stood up, looked at Elder Han, and asked.
He was the Human Emperor Hall Master, the Great Flame Human Emperor, not the Ten Elders, and certainly not Elder Han, who was acting with supreme authority as if he were a superior.
"Heh heh, the seal is about to break, and the Ancient Wilderness will be fully connected to the human territory of the Southwest Region. Do you think your Great Flame can handle it? Or Tianyue, Beihan, Tianyuan? Which of you present can confidently face the powerful Ancient Wilderness!"
Elder Han's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were filled with disdain. The foundations of all the dynasties were lost, what did they have to contend with the Ten Elders?
Yang Hao watched with cold eyes. The Ten Elders had planned for ten thousand years, and the ten great dynasties had lost their foundations. Even Weiyang now would find it difficult to turn the tide. If the seal were not about to break, these Ten Elders would still remain behind the scenes.
Looking at the Great Flame Human Emperor, who stood up with an angry glare, the expressions of the other Human Emperors were worried and slightly panicked.
They were no longer able to resist. Even facing a single legion of the Great Han would exhaust them, let alone facing Elder Han, a top-tier Rongtian realm expert.
The Great Flame Human Emperor hesitated. He looked at Elder Han, whose face was covered with killing intent, and felt a pang of fear. The Great Flame Imperial Dynasty had long since lost its glory. Even the Weiyang lineage, at most, acted independently. Clashing with the Ten Elders would undoubtedly be like a moth flying into a flame!
"Boom!"
The Great Flame Human Emperor slumped powerlessly back into his chair, his face haggard. Countless thoughts flashed through his mind. In these repeated holy wars, although the various dynasties had not shed as much blood as the Weiyang lineage, the cumulative amount was still a terrifying number. With the seal about to break, he had no confidence in victory!
Seeing the Great Flame Human Emperor collapse, the rulers of the other dynasties trembled in their hearts. If even the mighty Great Flame was like this, then what was their path forward?
The atmosphere in the great hall instantly solidified. The rulers of all the dynasties lowered their heads, their eyes trembling.
Yang Hao calmly closed his eyes. Did the Ten top-tier Rongtian realm experts actually expect the Great Han to acknowledge their supremacy? How arrogant!
Ying Zhong slightly raised his eyes to glance at the serene Yang Hao, then his gaze became firm. He stood up, instantly drawing the attention of the entire great hall.
Ying Zhong walked slowly forward and bowed to Elder Han: "My Holy Yuan lineage is willing to acknowledge the Ten Elders as supreme!"
"Hoo... hoo..."
The Tianyuan Human Emperor took a deep breath, then stood up with a solemn expression and bowed to Elder Han: "My Tianyuan lineage is willing to acknowledge the Ten Elders as supreme!"
"My Cang Mu lineage is willing to acknowledge the Ten Elders as supreme!"
......
Soon, only the Great Han, Weiyang, Great Flame, and Qing Cang remained in the great hall. The King of Qing Cang's eyes flickered. His heart was in a chaotic mess, unsure whether to cling to the Great Han's coattails or to a even greater power.