Published: February 1, 2025
“Damn, these undead statues are actually so terrifying? We need to get out of here fast.”
The Stone Wasteland Great Emperor was among the crowd, and upon seeing the undead statues surrounding him from all directions, he was instantly scared out of his wits.
“Ancestral return!”
Boom! A terrifying aura erupted from his body in an instant, and his entire form suddenly transformed into a foul-smelling, hard stone. Just at that moment, an undead statue cleaved down on him with a blade, sending him flying away.
“Ouch, that hurt like hell.”
The Stone Wasteland Great Emperor gritted his teeth and quickly seized the opportunity, using the force of the blow to hastily exit the dark area.
Once he left the dark area, he swiftly transformed back into human form, his face pale. The organs in his body, transformed by the path, had developed cracks due to that previous strike, clearly suffering serious damage.
“Those undead statues must at least be peak mid-stage emperor level powerhouses; the other emperors are probably in for a rough time.”
The Stone Wasteland Great Emperor changed his expression inwardly. Although his cultivation was not strong, his defensive capabilities were quite impressive. To be struck down like that with a single blow was something an ordinary emperor could not accomplish; at the very least, it required someone at the mid-stage peak emperor level.
Looking at the numerous undead statues in the dark area, the Stone Wasteland Great Emperor was taken aback. Where did these undead statues come from? Why were there so many powerful beings here?
In the dark area, the other emperors were clearly not as fortunate as he was. A series of painful screams rang out as many emperors howled in anguish, retreating in a sorry state after being heavily injured by the frenzied undead statues. Some even fell on the spot, releasing various path auras.
These path auras did not dissipate nor re-integrate into the Underworld’s world but instead transformed into strands of nether light that slowly circled towards the Source of the River of the Undead at the center.
Buzz!
The sphere of origin radiating an astonishing brilliance became even more radiant and dazzling at that moment.
“This thing seems to have nothing to do with me.”
The Stone Wasteland Great Emperor looked at the Source of the River of the Undead at the core with a face full of disappointment. Given his strength, he was afraid he would be killed before he could even get close to the Source of the River of the Undead.
At that moment, a cold, indifferent voice filled with endless authority suddenly echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
“Hmph, a bunch of useless fools, get lost.”
As the voice fell, the Stone Wasteland Great Emperor felt a terrifying killing intent sweeping toward him, and he hurriedly retreated.
Boom! As his figure withdrew, an aura capable of suppressing the ancient eight desolations suddenly descended. Several Underworld emperors who were unable to dodge released a scream, their bodies exploding under this force, nether blood splattering everywhere.
Strands of nether qi origin were suddenly absorbed by this figure, whose eyes resembled those of an ancient wild beast, fixated on the dark area.
“It’s the emperor of hidden darkness.”
“Retreat quickly!”
The other emperors, upon seeing this, were scared out of their minds, their livers and gallbladders trembling as they hurriedly retreated. Especially those Underworld emperors trapped in the dark area and being chased by the undead statues, they were even more terrified and shocked.
With undead statues in front and the emperor of hidden darkness behind, it was practically a situation of certain death, and endless regret surged in their hearts.
They realized they had been too reckless, truly a case of greed leading to death, just like how birds perish for food.
The emperor of hidden darkness completely ignored the Underworld emperors struggling ahead, his gaze falling first on Qin Chen from afar. Seeing Qin Chen approaching the Source of the River of the Undead at an astonishing speed, just a step away from it, his heart suddenly filled with shock.