The dark red demonic flames swallowed everything. The wind was like a peerless divine blade cutting through his body, crushing his bones. The terrifying light of judgment repeatedly fell and penetrated his soul. Terrifying heavenly thunder descended from the sky, shattering his body and evaporating his blood. His feet sank into the earth, and he couldn't struggle. The surging power of darkness blinded his vision. The world escaped into endless darkness.
He struggled and broke out in despair. He supported himself with his tenacious will, trying to break through the layers of danger and escape.
However, the sky was filled with chains, sealing everything. In the end, the all-encompassing golden light pierced through and destroyed his will.
"Senior Li, what's wrong?"
His soul trembled, and in his hazy state, a hand gently patted his shoulder. The hellish illusion in front of Qin Hao suddenly vanished, and he woke up. He turned his head and looked back.
Beside him stood a petite and lovely girl. Although her appearance was not outstanding, her sweet and quiet facial features gave people a comfortable feeling. She was like a harbor, and no matter how big the storm was, it could be contained and soothed by her smile.
"I'm fine."
Qin Hao said softly.
Wuyou was her name. She was an ordinary fairy from the Holy Palace. Her status was far below Qian Ning's, and her cultivation was very weak. She was only a mid-level Emperor.
Wuyou was considered special in the Holy Palace team. Her cultivation wasn't high, but she was appointed by Empress Shuiyao to accompany them. It would be very dangerous for her to enter the God Burial Ruins.
However, Qin Hao had no right to interfere with Shui Yao's arrangements. He didn't want to interfere.
"Let's go there first and wait for the War God Guards' orders. I believe it won't be long before we enter the ruins."
The overlords of the five realms hadn't all arrived yet. Qian Ning pointed to an area. It was very large, and there was a towering monument with the words "Southern Heaven" written on it.
There were many forces on the God Burial Deserted Island. It was complicated and could easily cause conflict. To avoid friction, the War God Temple gave up six major areas. Each of the five realms of the East Continent had a territory. The sixth area was for the southern forces to settle down.
As for Western Liang and Northern Borderline, they were directly ignored.
Qin Hao and the others walked slowly toward the Southern Heaven. There were four overlords in the Southern Heaven: Shuiyao Holy Palace, Vajra Court, Sacred Sword Wind people, and the newly promoted Qilin Taoist Sect.
As they were all from the Southern Border, they were more familiar with each other, so it was not easy for them to have disputes.
"The fairies of the Sacred Palace?"
A group of experts walked over from behind, emitting powerful sword auras. They were all Sword Emperors, experts of the Southern Wind people.
"Wind people sword emperors, you are quite fast."
Tai Hua didn't come on this trip.
"Not at all, not at all. Eh … isn't this person?"
The leader of the Wind people, a middle-aged sword emperor, looked at Qin Hao. This person emitted an extremely dense sword intent, and his aura field suppressed all the Wind people. It was obvious that he was the leader of the Wind people.
"I am Li Chuji."
Qin Hao said calmly.
"The name of the Tribulation Sword Emperor resounds like thunder. Why did you come alone from the Taoist Gate, and why did you come with the Holy Palace team?"
Wind people Sword Monarch was slightly puzzled. The women of the Sacred Palace had never associated with men.
"My master is in seclusion and has no chance to come to the ruins to see the divine items. We would like to invite Swordmaster Li to come with us."
Qian Ning said.
"I see."
Wind people Sword Monarch knew that Empress Shui Yao had entered the True Self Realm for the second time. She had failed once before, and it wasn't easy to enter the Emperor Dao True Self Realm. However, the ancient ruins had appeared in the God Burial Valley. Empress Shui Yao could only blame her bad luck.
"Since that's the case, why don't we go together and meet up with the Buddhist friends of the Vajra Court? We can form an alliance in the Southern Border. It will be more beneficial for us to search for the divine items in the ruins."
Wind people Sword Monarch invited with a smile.
"No, my cultivation isn't enough. I don't want to be a burden to you."
Qin Hao rejected straightforwardly. He only wanted to find Mu Yuwei, the treasures, and opportunities in the ruins. He didn't have any thoughts about them. He agreed to go with the Sacred Palace because of Shui Yao's invitation. She didn't mind his hidden identity. Secondly, he wanted to give face to Qian Ning. Otherwise, Qin Hao preferred to go alone, and he had the ability to do so.
The more people there were, the easier it was for accidents to happen. Moreover, who would own the treasures?
The Sacred Palace or the Wind people?
"Calamity Sword Monarch is quite respected."
A young Sword Monarch standing behind the Wind Monarch was unhappy. His father had invited him, but Li Chuji didn't give him face. Was his sword dao really invincible?
"What about the Sacred Palace?"
The Wind Monarch was also unhappy. This was the first time he talked to Calamity Sword Monarch. He didn't seem to care about the Wind people at all.
"I'm sorry, Wind Monarch. We are here on the orders of the Sacred Palace Empress. We have to listen to Calamity Sword Monarch."
The oldest Monarch Elder of the Sacred Palace apologized.
"Then, please take care of yourselves. Goodbye."
The Wind Monarch turned and left. There were many treasures in the ruins, but the opponents this time were also very strong. They were all the top figures of the continent. Dozens of Monarch Lords from the Five Domains were here. The Southern Border had formed an alliance, so they were naturally stronger. Once there was a conflict with the other overlords, the Southern Border would have a certain advantage. He had good intentions, but Li Chuji ruined it.
The Wind Monarch didn't think that the other four overlords wouldn't form an alliance.
"If there's a chance, I would like to see Calamity Sword Monarch's Sword Dao."
The young Sword Monarch next to the Wind Monarch stared coldly at Qin Hao. Then, he left with the group.
"Feng Gaishi is known as the top Sword Dao genius in the East Continent in the past thousand years. He has Dual Sword Souls and comprehended two types of laws. He is at the limit of the Eighth Level of the Dao Proving Realm and is half a step away from becoming a Monarch Lord.
He might be older than her, but his talent was definitely above hers. Even the top disciple of the Jueying Sword Palace, Feng Qianli, might not be as good as him.
"The top Sword Dao genius in the past thousand years?
He's not worthy. "
Qin Hao indifferently looked at Feng Gaishi's back and spoke without a care.
"Not worthy?"
Qian Ning's eyes froze. Then, she smiled and nodded. "Indeed."
In terms of Sword Dao, no one in the world could beat Shou Wuque of the Daozang Peak. Even if Feng Gaishi, who was known as the top Sword Dao genius in the East Continent, met Shou Wuque, who was born with the laws of Sword Dao, he might not be able to keep his title. He might even start to doubt his life.
"Monarch Li, Qian Ning, what did you say?"
Elder Monarch Tian Yun of the Sacred Palace, who was the oldest in the group, was shocked. The two were implying that there was another person in the world whose Sword Dao was stronger than Feng Gaishi.
Qin Hao and Qian Ning smiled. Suddenly, a large number of dazzling platinum swords appeared in the sky from the south. Their sword wills were ferocious, and their auras were not any weaker than those of the Holy Sword Wind Tribe. Clearly, they were also a group of exceptional sword cultivators.
"Jueying Sword Palace."
Qian Ning recognized him at a glance. As the sword-lights got closer and closer, she became more and more surprised. This was because she found an extremely familiar figure among the sword-lights. At this moment, Qian Ning looked at Qin Hao in disbelief.
"Let's go and take a spin in the middle."
Qin Hao finally showed a smile that hadn't appeared in a long time.
Wuque was still alive.