The man on the chariot of the Seven Stars Pavilion also looked over, his gaze fixed on the three warship immortal treasures emerging from the spatial portal.
In a short while, as if triggered by the arrival of the Wave Gate Palace, several powerful forces emerged one after another. The periphery of the Immortal Ancient Ruins was immediately filled with countless beings surrendering. These were indeed titans capable of eclipsing the sun with their might.
In a void, Danxue Mountain, led by Heavenly King Lei Hua, appeared in the space surrounding the Immortal Ancient Ruins. Compared to the massive contingent from ten million years ago, Danxue Mountain today appeared somewhat depleted in talent.
A race, producing two emperors in succession, had already touched the limits of what the Great Dao could tolerate. The fortune of the world began to be stripped away. However, Peacock Ming King and Golden-winged Great Peng, with their monstrous talent, shattered the ancient and unbroken legend. With Danxue Mountain producing two more emperors, the fortune of the world was completely cut off. The decline in talent was merely a trivial means by which the Great Dao exerted its pressure on Danxue Mountain.
"Today is different from the past. I have no great demands of you. It is enough if you can return alive."
Heavenly King Lei Yuan of Danxue Mountain gazed at the sky. Venerable beings, and sects and powers that had dominated the ancient lands for eons, wore expressions of worry and a touch of nostalgia for the past. Ten million years ago today was the glorious day of Danxue Mountain's rise. His two elder brothers had, single-handedly, ushered in an era for Danxue Mountain.
"Rest assured, Heavenly King. Our talent is ordinary, but we possess the ability to protect ourselves. We will not disgrace our clan's prestige!"
A being solemnly stated, their eyes filled with confidence.
Lei Yuan glanced at him, his eyes filled with disappointment. The Immortal Ancient Ruins opened once every ten million years, invariably gathering the most powerful Immortal Emperor powerhouses from across the entire Immortal Realm. These powerful Immortal Emperors possessed the terrifying strength to slay Quasi-Emperors!
It was akin to Da Han's Wang Zhongsi, who could effortlessly kill a Quasi-Emperor!
In the blink of an eye, several more days passed. Countless beings watched with bated breath as the divine radiance continuously weakened, for the sole portal connecting the Immortal Realm and the Immortal Ancient Ruins had yet to appear.
Time flew by, and several more days elapsed.
"Wuuu~~~"
Bugle calls sounded, and banners appeared in the direct south of the Immortal Ancient Ruins. A powerful army emerged. This army did not travel by immortal treasure warships from the sea; instead, they arrived riding Mu Niu Liu Ma (wooden oxen and flowing horses)!
"Da Han!"
Numerous forces turned their heads, their gazes fixed on the approaching army. For the powers of the western, eastern, northern, and inner territories of the Immortal Realm, this force was unfamiliar. However, ever since the Void Immortal Emperor was stripped of his three Imperial Destinies, the Great Han Sacred Court had entered the sight of every faction.
In their eyes, the Great Han Sacred Court was not exceptionally powerful, but its fame preceded it!
The army advanced in a mighty surge. At the forefront were four figures, who, though merely at the Immortal Emperor realm, unleashed terrifying immortal power that shook a host of Quasi-Emperor powerhouses.
The leader, clad in a simple grey linen robe and wearing a silk scarf, waved a feather fan. As this person emerged, countless beings in the southern part of the Immortal Realm immediately cried out, "The Martial Marquis of the Great Han Sacred Court, wielding the Eight Trigram Formation, annihilated the Three-Headed Flood Dragon clan, his power unrivaled, capable of pacifying a region!"
The other three were Wang Zhongsi, Guan Yu, and Zhao Yun. After the arrival of the Great Han Sacred Court caused a significant stir, the periphery of the Immortal Ancient Ruins returned to a state of calm.
"Dong!"
In the core south of the Immortal Ancient Ruins, a tremor suddenly arose. The undissipated divine radiance surged explosively, and boundless auspicious clouds unfurled across the sky.
"Dong!"
The entire Immortal Ancient Ruins began to shake.
"Soon, the sole portal connecting the Immortal Ancient Ruins and the Immortal Realm will appear. Even more powerful forces and beings will descend!"
This was a common characteristic of the opening of the Immortal Ancient Ruins in the Immortal Realm: some powerful forces often arrived last, showcasing their lofty status.
Without a grand finale, something felt amiss!
"As the portal emerges, you should all seize the time to adjust your states. Once you enter the Immortal Ancient Ruins, the decrees of supreme giants will all become void. Inside, there are no friends, only interests and enemies. Everything will depend on yourselves."
At this moment, some powerhouses began to comfort their disciples.
"The portal is about to emerge. Lord Zhuge, General Wang, General Zhao, General Guan, my Danxue Mountain lineage has had its fortune stripped and its talent depleted. Upon entering the Immortal Ancient Ruins, I implore your utmost care. Lei Yuan is deeply grateful!"
Lei Yuan, still uneasy about the true combat prowess and temperament of his clansmen, lowered his pride and bowed slightly to Zhuge Liang and the others.
"Heavenly King Lei Hua is too kind. This is what our Great Han should do. Our two great powers are now family. Rest assured regarding this matter!"
Zhuge Liang smiled and helped Heavenly King Lei Hua up.
"Thank you!" Heavenly King Lei Hua smiled slightly.
"Heavenly King, you need not worry. With the three of us here, you can enter and exit the Immortal Ancient Ruins seven times!" Zhao Yun clasped his fist.
Heavenly King Lei Hua cast a grateful glance, but his gaze lingered on Wang Zhongsi for several breaths. He knew that this person was the leading powerhouse of the Great Han entering the Immortal Ancient Ruins this time!
Wang Zhongsi!
The one whose hands had been stained with the blood of Quasi-Emperors!
"Boom!"
From the southern part of the sky, a war chariot exuding rolling demonic energy surged out from the river of space. The Void Demon Race, sealed by supreme giants for a hundred years, reappeared. Unfortunately, the Void Immortal Emperor, stripped of three Imperial Destinies, had fallen from the ranks of top Immortal Emperors, becoming an ordinary Immortal Emperor. The entire Void Demon Race had also dropped from the ranks of the top powers in the southern Immortal Realm.
"The Void Demon Race!"
"One hundred years has truly passed quickly!"
A being sighed as they looked at the war chariot emanating rolling demonic energy. From the beginning of the Age of Emperors to the present, an unfathomable amount of time had passed. Many powers believed that decree was merely a vague notion, but the incident with the Void Immortal Emperor made even the Peerless Immortal Emperor realize who was manipulating the entire Immortal Realm and who was the supreme sovereign!
"Great Han Sacred Court."
On the war chariot, a Quasi-Emperor powerhouse, with dark energy emanating from his eyes, glanced towards the direction of the Great Han and said softly, "Do you remember my words? Exhaust all your strength, and ensure that all beings from the Great Han Sacred Court who enter the Immortal Ancient Ruins are put to death!"
"Heavenly King, rest assured. We bear your words firmly in mind!"
Several black-robed beings behind him bowed in affirmation.
Three Imperial Destinies! That was the immense effort the Void Immortal Emperor had expended to condense them. It was precisely the involvement of the Great Han Sacred Court that led to the drop in his cultivation and the stripping of his Imperial Destinies. The entire Void Demon Race's status in the southern Immortal Realm had significantly declined.