Ji Xuan's words swept across the area like a hurricane, causing several Emperors to narrow their eyes.

Although they had anticipated that there would be some variables, they didn't expect that these variables would first appear on the chess piece, Lin Xun.

"Everyone, there’s nothing to fear. Although Emperor Faded Lightning was once a legendary Ninth Realm Emperor, he only has a sliver of primordial spirit power left."

A composed voice leisurely echoed across the area. It belonged to one of the old ones hiding in the dark.

Several of these concealed old ones had already made their presences known before Lin Xun walked out of the void tunnel.

These unknown entities were potentially more worrisome than the powerhouses in the open like Emperor Fire Spirit and Ultimate Seal Battle Emperor.

The reason why they hadn’t revealed themselves earlier was to guard against potential variables!

"So it's just a sliver of primordial spirit power."

The expressions of the Emperor Fire Spirit and the others relaxed. After all, the existence of a Ninth Realm Emperor was more than enough to make them despair.

However, if it was just a sliver of primordial spirit power...

There was practically nothing to fear!

Ji Xuan noticed the change in the atmosphere. He couldn't help but chuckle and confidently say, "It's true that all I have left is a wisp of primordial spirit power. However, would you guys like to guess how many of you I’ll be able to bring down with me if I decide to fight to the death?"

Several people’s expressions changed.

The composed voice rang out again, "Unfortunately, even if you, the mighty Emperor Faded Lightning, risk it all, you won’t be able to change the outcome."

"All-Demon Dao Court's Wen Tianlan?"

Ji Xuan frowned as his eyes glowed intimidatingly.

After a moment of silence, the composed voice suddenly laughed and said, "It seems that Brother Ji Xuan has a pretty good memory."

Wen Tianlan was a Ninth Realm Emperor from the All-Demon Dao Court. He was also a hegemon who had achieved Emperor Ancestor status and was known as Emperor Ancestor Tianlan!

Ji Xuan sneered. "How can I forget someone who lost to me?"

The sentence made several people gasp, shaken by the revelation that Emperor Ancestor Tianlan had once lost to Emperor Faded Lightning.

It was a huge secret that no one had known before!

Wen Tianlan coldly snorted.

"Hmph! Unfortunately, the current you isn’t worth my time. It would be better for you to think about how you’ll get out of this predicament!"

He didn’t reveal himself from start to end.

"Teacher-Uncle Tianlan is right. He’s just a sliver of primordial spirit power and is of little concern. He’s delusional if he thinks he can save that little devil!"

Flaming Sky Demon Emperor, who was also from All-Demon Dao Court, encouraged everyone to first destroy Ji Xuan.

Ji Xuan was silent while Sword Spirit Yezi glowed and buzzed.

Lin Xun’s expression was calm. Even if his senior brothers and sisters from Fangchun Mountain didn’t arrive, he still had a trump card up his sleeve!

It was at this moment that another variable emerged—A golden palace that seemed to be made of Genesium suddenly descended from the sky, blazing with endless brilliance as the surrounding space wailed in agony due to its presence.

It landed some distance from Lin Xun with a loud bang, causing the earth to shake as dust filled the air.

"The Great Dao Ninth Heaven Palace!"

The crowd of Emperors frowned. They had a rough idea of who the newcomer was.

The golden palace began to shrink until it was only a foot tall and landed in the hand of a figure that had appeared out of nowhere.

The imposing figure exuded a formidable and unbridled aura that soared into the sky. As he casually stood there, dao laws emerged around him like the tide.

Ultimate Demon Sword Emperor, Xia Xinglie!

Lin Xun immediately recognized the newcomer and was surprised. He didn’t expect Xia Xiaochong’s father to get involved.

Xia Xinglie revealed a cocky smile and said, "If Ji Xuan's primordial spirit isn’t enough, what if I’m added in as well?"

Someone couldn’t help but ask, "Xia Xinglie, didn't you leave? Why have you come back?"

Xia Xinglie had been present outside the Ancient Immortal Forbidden Zone even before the operation began but suddenly left midway. Everyone thought he had withdrawn because he didn’t favor the odds.

Hence, none of them expected him to suddenly return, let alone take Lin Xun’s side!

Xia Xinglie sighed. "I can't help it. I only have one daughter and my daughter can't bear to see this kid suffer. I owe my daughter too much so I have no choice but to risk my life to come back and play with you guys."

Everyone was speechless.

You would throw away your life because of that? Is Ultimate Demon Sword Emperor crazy?

Even Lin Xun was surprised. He was sure that a mighty hegemon like Xia Xinglie would understand how terrifying and dangerous of a clash this would be.

Yet, he still came!

Regardless of Xia Xiaochong’s involvement, Lin Xun was deeply touched and viewed it as a gargantuan debt.

The elderly voice that stopped Xuan Shangchen previously rang out, "It's easy if you want to die. It just so happens that I have some interest in your Great Dao Ninth Heaven Palace. How about you leave it here together with your life?"

A figure in fiery-red robes appeared. His skin was as white as jade, his face was handsome without equal, and terrifying fire light gleamed from his eyes.

Fire Law Power swirled around him like fire dragons, making him resemble a god born from divine flames!

Emperor Ancestor Chihong!

He was an old one from Heaven and Earth Dao Court whose reputation would make anyone tremble. Legends about him could be traced all the way back to the primeval era!

The atmosphere immediately became extremely stifling.

Emperor Ancestor Chihong was the first hidden hegemon to reveal himself. Contrary to what his youthful appearance might suggest, he was an absolute powerhouse who had lived for tens of thousands of years.

Xia Xinglie’s expression turned grave. He took a deep breath before he suddenly smiled and said, "There may be a cultivation level gap between us but I only need one final push to break through to the next level. You seem like a good whetstone I can use."

Astonishing fighting spirit erupted from him, accompanied by intense sword chiming.

Ultimate Demon Sword Emperor traveled wherever he pleased, and he had never been afraid of anyone!

"Whetstone? Aren't you afraid that the stubborn piece of iron you are will be grounded to nothing instead?"

Although Emperor Ancestor Chihong looked young, he gave off a terrifying aura.

Emperor Faded Lightning icily said, "What if I help quench the blade while it's being sharpened?"

"You?" Emperor Ancestor Chihong shook his head and uttered a single word, "Insufficient."

The atmosphere became increasingly suffocating.

Even Lin Xun had trouble breathing properly. If it weren’t for Sword Spirit Yezi’s and Emperor Faded Lightning’s help, he would have long collapsed from the dreadful omnipresent Emperor pressure.

This also made Lin Xun feel increasingly aware that even though he had reached the Supreme Quasi-Emperor Stage, the gap between him and the Emperor Stage was still far too big!

The giant chasm was simply impossible for him to cross at the first level of the Quasi-Emperor Stage.

Xia Xinglie looked at Ji Xuan. "Shall we try?"

Ji Xuan nodded. "Sure."

Emperor Ancestor Chihong frowned. "The boy will have no one left to protect him if the two of you commit to this. Are you sure you want to do this?"

"Be truthful, you’re worried that you might miss your opportunity if you get tangled with the two of us."

Xia Xinglie's eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

He had hit the nail on the head. Since the Fangchun Mountain disciples had yet to appear, Emperor Ancestor Chihong had already lost the initiative by showing himself first. If he became entangled with the two of them, he would only fall into a further disadvantage as the situation developed.

However, Emperor Ancestor Chihong couldn’t tolerate Xia Xinglie's provocation.

He coldly said, "Then I will grant your wish and send you on your way first!"

Clang!

Xia Xinglie summoned an ink-black sword and tread across the void as mighty sword intent shook the surrounding stars.

"Come up and fight!"

Emperor Ancestor Chihong coldly snorted and rose upward with a flourish of his sleeves.

A fierce battle erupted in the blink of an eye. However, all anyone could see was endless galloping flames and surging sword qi.

𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

If such a clash occurred on the ground, it would have most certainly caused unimaginable destruction.

For a time, many Emperors' attention were drawn in by the battle.

"I’m going."

Ji Xuan glanced at Lin Xun. He had agreed to help Xia Xinglie because Lin Xun said that he still had a trump card hidden up his sleeve.

Lin Xun nodded with a calm expression. "Elder, feel free to go ahead."

"Okay!"

Ji Xuan soared upward and transformed into a raging thunderstorm.

The dreadful duel between Emperors distorted even the cosmos itself. Scenes of unimaginable terror appeared in the sky as if armageddon had arrived.

At Lin Xun’s current level, it was impossible for him to glimpse into the battle proper. However, merely watching from afar made him feel breathless and shaken.

Soon after, a sensation of extreme danger suddenly blared in his mind.

Whoosh!

A giant green hand condensed out of thin air and grabbed at him.

Its owner was obviously trying to capture Lin Xun while Xia Xinglie and Ji Xuan were busy.

Sword Spirit Yezi attacked with fierce and domineering sword qi. However, the mighty torrent of sword qi was pushed back inch by inch, unable to stop the approach of the giant green hand.

"Evil creature, come here!"

Meanwhile, Emperor Fire Spirit, who had been keeping her focus on Lin Xun, laughed as she reached out to grab him.

A deep voice slowly rang out, "Why should he go over when this can be settled with a single punch?"

Meanwhile, a burst of fist force moved even faster than the voice could ring out.

The simple punch boldly advanced with unstoppable momentum as if it could blast through anything in its path.

It was as if the punch was responding on behalf of Lin Xun.

In the face of the punch, the power of Emperor Fire Spirit’s grab shattered like fragile glass as she shrieked in terror.

The punch was so overwhelming that her will to fight immediately crumbled. No matter how many supreme arts she had learned or how desperately she fought, she was unable to slow it even for a split second.

Boom!

With a thunderous boom, Emperor Fire Spirit was crushed as she was being run over by a millstone and exploded into a bloody mist.

With a single punch, a mighty Emperor of the esteemed Heaven and Earth Dao Court had been erased from existence!

Everyone was in shock.