Huang Zhong and Hu Yan Zan, absorbing all the malevolent energy into themselves, walked behind Shang Shitu like ordinary mortals.
Only Shang Shitu held high the banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, with little spiritual energy leaking from him. Most of it was the imperial aura contained within the banner, intimidating all directions!
"The Great Han Imperial Dynasty?"
"What power is that?"
As Huang Zhong, Shang Shitu, and the other two gradually approached the suspended coffins in the sea of blood, and as they entered the outer perimeter of the observing beings, many creatures widened their eyes in confusion, whispering as they looked at the banner held high by Shang Shitu.
Shang Shitu's eyes narrowed, his divine light piercing through the outer layers and directly reaching the forefront where the five major powers—the Ancient Lion Kingdom, the Scarlet Sun Heavenly Dynasty, the Sword Bone Lineage, the Dragon Elephant Ancient Kingdom, and the Blood Origin Heavenly Dynasty—were situated. This area was closest to the sealed bloody mist and, relatively speaking, was the most open and uncrowded.
Of course, this was due to the deterrence of the true gods from these five major powers. After all, in the Domain Dao Province, apart from the Gate of Creation, only these five powers possessed powerful true gods!
These were true gods who had ignited twelve divine fires, reaching the extreme of the Divine Fire realm!
Shang Shitu, holding the banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, began to walk inward from the periphery. Behind him, Huang Zhong stroked his beard, while Hu Yan Zan maintained a stern and aloof expression.
"Where... where are they going?"
Countless beings began to question. The Great Han Imperial Dynasty had no reputation in the nearby Dao Provinces; they had never even heard of it. Furthermore, among the onlookers were many Void God realm beings who had already seen through that Huang Zhong, Shang Shitu, and Hu Yan Zan were only at the fifth layer of the Void God realm, with no true gods present. Seeing their direction, they were heading towards the very front!
"They... they're crazy!!"
"Don't they know that's the territory occupied by the five top powers of the Domain Dao Province?"
"Mad...!!"
Innumerable beings' eyes bulged. They had never heard of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, and with only three Void God realm cultivators, they dared to contend for the core area?
In the open space at the forefront, close to the bloody mist, besides the territories occupied by the five major powers, there was another large, quite open area. This was reserved for the Gate of Creation, the ruler of this Domain Dao Province!
Shang Shitu, holding the banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, walked directly towards that open space. As he moved, countless beings felt their spirits collapse.
What kind of power was this, daring to be so arrogant as to seek parity with the Ancient Lion Kingdom, the Scarlet Sun Heavenly Dynasty, the Sword Bone Lineage, the Dragon Elephant Ancient Kingdom, and the Blood Origin Heavenly Dynasty!!
The five true gods, Nie Qiuying, Shi Letian, Shu Ning, Wei Boping, and Yun Si, their divine lights intermingled, scanning this unknown Great Han Imperial Dynasty.
Under the gaze of countless beings, Shang Shitu held high the banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty and walked to the forefront, heading towards the most open area. Shang Shitu was also well aware that this was the territory of the Gate of Creation, which possessed Heavenly God realm cultivators. Therefore, he slightly deviated by a few dozen feet, moving away from the absolute core.
Countless beings watched the trio. Although they did not occupy the territory belonging to the overlord, the Gate of Creation, it was not a place any power could claim. In the Domain Dao Province, the five major powers were the embodiments of the Gate of Creation; who dared to stand alongside them?
"Great Han Imperial Dynasty, this is not a place for you to occupy!"
At this moment, a thunderous roar erupted. Yun Si, with his towering physique, stood up, his giant eyes flashing with a trace of killing intent, and bellowed, "Withdraw!"
With a furious roar, the rolling might of a true god enveloped the entire area. Countless beings turned pale, blood trickling from their lips. The wrath of a true god was not something any creature could bear.
Yet, the divine power that could suppress top-tier Void Gods seemed to brush past the bodies of Shang Shitu and the other two like a spring breeze, having no effect whatsoever.
"Why can't we occupy it?"
Hu Yan Zan stopped and turned back coldly. The dense malevolent energy emanating from him was more potent than Wei Boping's. His cold words struck the ears of everyone like thunder.
"He's crazy!!!"
"That's a true god!!"
Countless beings roared inwardly. Angering a true god meant certain death!
Only Nie Qiuying, Shi Letian, Shu Ning, and Wei Boping suddenly stood up, their eyes filled with shock. How could Void God realm cultivators withstand the command of a true god? The seemingly spiritual energy-void trio could actually disregard Yun Si's command as if it were nothing!
In their perception, true gods held dominion over all realms below their own. No being could forcefully resist a true god's command!
Even top-tier Void God cultivators could not withstand it!
Yun Si's pupils contracted sharply. He was a first-layer true god. Even a first-layer true god, with a single command, could obliterate top-tier Void Gods. Yet, looking at Shang Shitu, Hu Yan Zan, and Huang Zhong, these three human Void Gods stood unharmed.
"Great Han Imperial Dynasty!!"
Yun Si's eyes narrowed as he watched Shang Shitu hold high the banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty and slowly walk towards the designated spot.
"I ordered you to withdraw!!"
Yun Si, seeing Shang Shitu's unyielding pace, could no longer suppress his fiery temper. Thunder roared!
"Withdraw?"
Shang Shitu's footsteps did not falter. He glanced sideways at Yun Si with his right eye, a cold smile gracing his lips, as if looking at an ant.
"Boom!"
Shang Shitu reached the designated spot, turned around, and looked directly at Yun Si. With Yun Si's enraged eyes fixed upon him, he clenched his hands and thrust them forcefully into the ground. The banner of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty then vibrated through the air, planted on this land!
The banner fluttered, proclaiming the arrival of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty!
Today, at this very hour, all the powers and beings of the Domain Dao Province would forever remember the Great Han Imperial Dynasty as a formidable nation!
"Hmph, a mere Great Han Imperial Dynasty dares to defy my divine decree. A power without a true god, daring to stand on equal footing with us?"
Yun Si bared his teeth, his expression more terrifying than when he saw Nie Qiuying. He said heavily, "Without a true god, you have no right to stand here. Be wise and get out!"
"How interesting!"
Wei Boping watched Shang Shitu and the other two calmly. He knew perfectly well that there was no such power as the Great Han Imperial Dynasty in the Domain Dao Province. He had even conducted detailed investigations in other Dao Provinces. As a soldier, when there was no war to fight, he enjoyed collecting information and studying maps.
"The Great Han Imperial Dynasty, a small imperial dynasty, I can crush it with a flip of my hand. As for you, I'll give you another chance. If you retreat now, I will spare your nation from sin!"
"Get out!"
Wei Boping pointed to a corner in the rear, his cold words laced with killing intent, a palpable aura forged only in the crucible of war.