The spaceship of the Dark Tribe did not enter the Ancient City but bypassed it instead.

The massive vessel slowly moved towards the Ninth Route. For some reason, Dark Unparalleled always felt this path was more interesting, hence the order.

He stood proudly on the deck, graceful and absorbed, gazing ahead while occasionally uttering that classic line: "Human Clan? So fragile indeed."

On the way, he encountered many humans, but they were too weak.

This made Dark Unparalleled even more determined; their group was enough to sweep across this land.

It's important to note that this time, he brought along two Emperor Realm experts, seven or eight Quasi-Emperor Realm figures, dozens in the Great Saint Realm, and many formidable assets, Divine Weapons, etc.

He even dared to assert that when he meets Chen Pingping again, he will definitely suppress them.

The strongest of the Human Clan?

Heh!

This master will end you.

Dark Unparalleled thought joyfully.

"Report, young master, there's a battle ahead," a man approached him.

Hmm?

Dark Unparalleled suddenly became more alert and asked, "What level?"

"Not quite sure, can't get near," the man replied.

Bang!

Dark Unparalleled stomped angrily and said, "This master is so powerful, yet you tell me you dare not approach? Are you kidding me?"

Man: "..."

Mighty indeed, but that's another story.

However, the battlefield's residual waves are even more terrifying!

But he dared not say this.

Taking a hit, the man quickly kept quiet, moved aside, and remained silent.

Dark Unparalleled snorted coldly and ordered, "Full speed ahead. This master wants to see who is bold enough to block this master's path."

Battle?

It's all merely an illusion.

It's simply a scene deliberately staged by the Human Clan, trying to attract his attention.

Heh!

What calculating and deep humans!

Dark Unparalleled raised his head arrogantly, full of disdain: "This master hasn't even descended upon the Nine Heavens grounds, yet my identity and origins are already exposed?"

Others: "..."

The spaceship moved swiftly, getting closer to that battlefield.

Dark Unparalleled gradually sensed something amiss; the air was filled with the Power of the Great Tao, the aura of a Great Emperor, and faint waves of Dharma Principle.

What's going on?

What kind of battlefield is this?

Isn't it a fake scene concocted by the calculating humans?

He stared with wide eyes, suddenly filled with panic.

The group behind him looked serious.

From a great distance, Dark Unparalleled finally saw the truth.

Autumn winds blew, leaves fell in clusters, bustling—the Ancient Road was crowded with humans, Demon Race, Yi Tribe, Golden Soldiers, and Big Shots from the Ancient City.

In the middle stood a beautiful figure, kneeling silently, heavens and earth solemn, all sounds ceased, a fiercely burning furnace above her head.

This nearly made Dark Unparalleled's eyes pop out.

That woman.

Damn!

What's happening?

Why is she here?

Didn't she go deeper following Gui Hua?

A fallen leaf drifted by, resting quietly next to Wen Yuqing.

No one dared to approach here.

Previously, someone took action, and a prominent figure from the Ancient City summoned a powerful Divine Weapon. But... it was directly blocked by the Undying Furnace.

This furnace was far from an ordinary Heaven Tao Divine Weapon!

People couldn't understand how many years the furnace had been revived, yet it continued to burn. Was Wen Yuqing's power inexhaustible?

"Young master, should we act?" a Quasi-Emperor Realm whispered.

Slap!

Dark Unparalleled flicked angrily, yelling, "Are you trying to piss me off?"

That Quasi-Emperor Realm wore a face of grievance.

According to the young master's usual style, in such scenarios, he'd certainly make a move, show off, or seize an opportunity.

At least, that furnace looks decent! Taking it back for a fire pit would be great!

So he asked, not expecting such a strong reaction from the young master?

Of course, he wasn't to blame.

Back then, during the Sea of Death mission, this Quasi-Emperor wasn't present, so he hadn't seen Chen Pingping and didn't know Wen Yuqing.

But Dark Unparalleled witnessed the entire ordeal, including the subsequent grand scene of Chen Pingping sweeping through the Netherworld.

Holy crap!

Every time he recalled, Dark Unparalleled felt lingering fears.

Be calm.

Just Wen Yuqing, that guy shouldn't be here.

Dark Unparalleled took a deep breath, trying to calm down, and rolled his eyes, snorting, "Stop proceeding. This master wants to observe changes quietly."

He wanted to see why so many people gathered here and why that woman was kneeling on the Ancient Road.

There must be something fishy.

"Form an array." Suddenly, a young prominent figure commanded. He was tall, handsome, and cold. At his command, a group of Golden Soldiers quickly surrounded him.

He wanted to set up a strong array to kill Wen Yuqing, preventing her from kneeling further.

This woman kneeling here intimidated half the Ancient City, making them dare not act recklessly.

Outrageous.

She must be exterminated.

Dozens of Golden Soldiers attacked, all of high level, in the Great Saint Late Stage Realm. However... before they could set up the array, they were burned by the pervasive fire. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

Screams of agony erupted.

Everyone was startled.

Dark Unparalleled on the spaceship was also stunned: "Damn it!"

The strong group behind him was appalled: "..."

The face of the young prominent figure from the Ancient City was pale and unpleasant; momentarily, he didn't know what to do.

Before coming, he swore to the Alliance's high ranks that he'd capture Wen Yuqing, but now, half a year has passed.

There is still no progress.

"Gu Yuan, you can't do it!" A casual voice came from the Void.

There, small ripples appeared, opening a Void passage, from which a tall and sturdy figure emerged. His Dharma Manifestation naturally formed, his body radiating Divine Brilliance, dazzling and sacred, like a God descending.

If it were others underestimating him this way, Gu Yuan would have long exploded, striking immediately—but the person before him held a higher authority.

Gu Yuan could only grit his teeth, endure, and then respond: "Gu Yuan pays respect to Emperor City Lord."

The identity of the coming figure was immense, belonging to the Emperor character class, a real Tao Verification from the past, and invincible below the Emperor Realm, far stronger than King Jiu.

Perhaps, he's the most powerful person to have walked out of the Ancient City so far?

Emperor City Lord didn't glance at him again, his deep eyes fell on Wen Yuqing, stepping out from the Void, his Dharma Manifestation becoming more dazzling, intimidating the world.

At this moment, someone in the crowd whispered: "Emperor Huangpu."

A genuinely unparalleled figure, rising from zero to Tao Verification, possessing mighty combat power, invincible spirit, dominion over the world, Divine Might.

He quietly walked down, yet made everyone feel oppressed.

The scalp of Dark Unparalleled tingled: "Is this the Human Emperor?"

No sound came from behind; apparently, it was.

But luckily, this Human Emperor's stance was not with the Human Clan, but from the Ancient City Alliance, backed by the entire True Martial Dynasty.

Indeed, for Dark Unparalleled, it made no difference.

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