Published: January 31, 2025
Not only Qin Chen, but at this moment, even the Prison Dragon Great Emperor and the others felt something was off. The Prison Dragon Great Emperor quickly said, "Reporting to you, my lord, the Emperor of Hidden Darkness is one of the oldest emperors in our Underworld, with a history even older than that of this subordinate. He is not inferior to the likes of the Five Peaks Underworld Emperor and others. There are rumors that he may have inherited powers from the era of the Underworld Deity, but that’s just a legend, and no one can confirm it."
"But what is certain is that the strength of the Emperor of Hidden Darkness has always been at the pinnacle among us old emperors, having already reached the late-stage great emperor realm. Before the rise of the emperor of the four extremes, he was already dominating the Underworld and was one of its giants. After the emperor of the four extremes arose, he gradually became more subdued, willingly becoming an ordinary emperor for the stability of the Underworld, not vying for power or seizing authority. Otherwise, given his cultivation back then, he could have contended for the position of the emperor of the four extremes."
"Moreover, during the battle in the cosmic sea, the Emperor of Hidden Darkness willingly burned his divine soul and sacrificed himself for the Underworld, nearly dissipating his soul. Therefore, his reputation in the Underworld is exceptionally good. You could say that apart from the Mingyue Empress, he has the best reputation in the entire Underworld, and there is no emperor among countless others who does not admire him."
The Prison Dragon Great Emperor explained swiftly, his face showing shock.
Even now, he found it hard to believe the actions of the Emperor of Hidden Darkness.
The title of "good-natured person" that the Emperor of Hidden Darkness holds is not the same as that of the Shadow Great Emperor; it is truly one who has made significant contributions to the Underworld.
"If it benefits the life and death of the Underworld, who would care about fortune or misfortune?" This was the Emperor of Hidden Darkness's motto from back in the day. He said it and acted accordingly, so the Prison Dragon Great Emperor could hardly believe that he would secretly infiltrate the River of the Undead as Princess Yao said, wanting to take control of this river, the mother river of the Underworld.
However, after hearing the words of the Prison Dragon Great Emperor, Qin Chen's expression suddenly changed.
"Are you saying that the Emperor of Hidden Darkness's cultivation is at the late-stage great emperor realm? Are you sure you didn't make a mistake?" Qin Chen's face darkened.
"Yes," the Prison Dragon Great Emperor looked at Qin Chen in confusion. Even the Netherworld Great Emperor showed great respect in front of Qin Chen. It would not be possible for a late-stage great emperor to cause such shock, right? Puzzled, the Prison Dragon Great Emperor continued, "My lord, this individual was already a late-stage great emperor during the rise of the emperor of the four extremes, second only to him. So many years have passed, if the Emperor of Hidden Darkness is indeed as this person has said..."
At this moment, the cold woman spoke with a chilling voice, "Hmph, what late-stage great emperor? That is merely a facade he is hiding. From what I know, this person's strength has long crossed into the peak great emperor realm. Now that he controls part of the River of the Undead, his strength very well may have already surpassed that of the emperor of the four extremes you speak of. After we've operated here for so many years, if he were merely a late-stage great emperor, how could we have continually retreated and been trapped here for millions of years without being able to leave?"
Her tone was filled with coldness and murderous intent.
Late-stage peak great emperor?
"Boom!"
At that moment, Qin Chen's mind exploded with thunderous roars.
"Impossible…"
Qin Chen murmured, suddenly raising his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.