Chapter 207

The Great Domain of Ancient Desolation.

Eighteen ancient cities stood majestically, each guarding the border of the ancient desolation, with each city gathering a million cultivators. They either came from the Qingyang Realm or were natives of the ancient desolation.

The Qingyang Immortal Nation had swept through the three cave heavens, subsequently ruling over the ancient desolation, exterminating nearly all who refused to submit.

The remaining forces, without exception, all bowed down to the Qingyang Immortal Nation.

As a result, facing the threat of the allied forces of various sects, the Qingyang Immortal Nation naturally pushed these forces to the front line, turning them into a sturdy shield against the enemy tide.

"Is there detailed information about the ten emperor-level forces?"

Inside the first city, Gu Fang gazed at the desolation before him, with an invisible aura of killing intent permeating the air, making even the sunset appear tinged with blood.

Standing behind him was Yang You.

Upon hearing the question, he answered without hesitation, "The situation has been basically understood."

"The emperor-level forces from the Central State include the Feng Family, the Temple of War, and the Great Sun Cave Heaven. From the Immortal Desolation, there are the Hongwu Dynasty, the Primordial Cave Heaven, the Immortal Spirit Cave Heaven, and the Heavenly Thunder Cave Heaven."

"As for the Desolate Wasteland, the forces that have arrived are the Shuiyu Dynasty, the Ji Family, and the Heavenly Palace."

The Immortal Desolation held four seats, while the Central State and the Desolate Wasteland each sent three emperor-level forces.

The involvement of forces like the Primordial Cave Heaven, the Feng Family, and the Temple of War did not surprise Gu Fang.

After all, he and Zhang Ming's identities had been exposed, and it was only logical that the major cave heavens would not remain indifferent.

As Gu Fang pondered, Yang You continued, "According to the latest intelligence, the ten emperor-level forces did not arrive simultaneously; some arrived earlier, some later."

"Currently, our first city is the most forward position, and it is expected that within two days, the forces from the Shuiyu Dynasty and the Ji Family will arrive."

"The Shuiyu Dynasty is an emperor-level force from the ancient era, while the Ji Family originates from an ancient emperor clan."

"Both have deep foundations, and if they launch a direct attack on our city, we must be fully prepared!"

Even among emperor-level forces, there are levels of strength. Those from the ancient era usually have deeper foundations than those from ancient times.

Of course, foundation is not the entirety of strength.

Although the Ji Family does not date back as far as the Shuiyu Dynasty, a powerful figure from the ancient era proved the Dao and became an emperor, making their strength not to be underestimated.

Gu Fang said, "In this battle, regardless of the foundations of the Wuxian Realm, our Qingyang Immortal Nation must not retreat a single step. The Qingyang Realm, after undergoing great changes in ancient times, has struggled to recover its vitality."

"For us to rise further, we must establish a solid foundation in the Wuxian Realm!"

Although the Heavenly Court Chat Group will eventually have treasures of the seventh level and above, their exchange requires corresponding offerings.

Remaining in the Qingyang Realm, the methods for obtaining true offerings have become extremely rare.

At most, the fierce beasts hidden in the deep sea can be counted as one source.

However, the offerings they can provide are truly minimal.

Therefore, the immortal nation did not exterminate these beasts, allowing them to breed in the deep sea, providing ordinary cultivators with a means to accumulate offerings.

If the ancient desolation is lost, the Qingyang Immortal Nation will struggle to find another breakthrough opportunity.

Moreover, if the immortal nation wants to step into the ancient desolation again in the future, the resistance will be several times greater than now, and the Wuxian Realm will definitely not reopen the portal.

From any perspective, this battle is crucial for the Qingyang Immortal Nation.

"If the nation's lord personally comes, there might be a glimmer of hope against the Wuxian Realm!"

Yang You said in a deep voice.

Gu Fang shook his head upon hearing this, "The nation's lord will not act rashly. This battle ultimately needs to be resolved by the immortal nation itself."

Then, Gu Fang suddenly revealed a confident smile, a powerful aura surging forth, "Recently, my cultivation has slightly improved, just in time to test myself against the Shuiyu Dynasty and the Ji Family."

"As long as no saints appear, there will be no worries!"

"The elder has broken through to the late sixth stage!"

Yang You's face lit up with joy.

Gu Fang was originally in the mid-sixth stage, and with his Overlord Body, he could hold his own even against consummate sixth-stage powerhouses.

Now, having broken through to the late stage, his strength naturally rose another level.

After all, even within the sixth stage, the difference between having a divine body and not is vast.

Gu Fang smiled slightly, "It was a stroke of luck. It's a pity time is fleeting; if given another ten years, I would surely reach the consummate sixth stage."

"At that time, even an ordinary saint would not be beyond my reach!"

Gu Fang's words revealed a firm belief.

Once he reaches the consummate sixth stage, he would have the confidence to contend with saints.

Even without the breakthrough, he still harbors the ambition to reign supreme within the sixth stage.

Gu Fang sensed that the opportunity to break through to consummation might be hidden within the challenges posed by the Shuiyu Dynasty and the Ji Family.

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The news of the impending arrival of the two emperor-level forces spread, and the entire first city became heavily guarded. Many ancient desolation cultivators were anxious, as if they had already foreseen the scene of the two forces destroying the city.

To them, no matter how strong the Qingyang Immortal Nation was, it could not match the emperor-level forces.

Not to mention, this time the forces from the Wuxian Realm came aggressively, leaving no room for the Qingyang Immortal Nation.

Therefore,

some forces had thoughts of retreat.

However, the Qingyang Immortal Nation had long been prepared, taking control of these cultivators' families and sects, forcing them to participate in the battle, or else they would be purged before the city fell.

Under such threats, even if these cultivators were unwilling, they could only stand firm.

However,

the immortal nation did not solely rely on coercion. Those with even a hint of faith were incorporated into the Heavenly Court Chat Group, followed by the issuance of offering tasks.

Seeing the myriad treasures and ultimate techniques in the Heavenly Court Store, many cultivators became frenzied.

Sixth-stage ultimate techniques!

Such techniques are only mastered by top sects.

For cave heavens, sixth-stage ultimate techniques may not be rare, but for ordinary cultivators, each sixth-stage ultimate technique is considered a sect's heirloom treasure.

Moreover,

above the sixth stage, there were several seventh-stage and eighth-stage ultimate techniques.

These ultimate techniques, involving saint and quasi-emperor realms, drove all cultivators mad. Even top sects with true lords could not hide their excitement.

After all, obtaining such ultimate techniques gave hope for creating long-lasting holy lands or aristocratic families.

The temptation was indeed great.