This trip to the relic was to sever all ties with the Divine Palace. Qin Hao and the Divine Palace only had a mutually beneficial relationship. They could abandon each other at any time. Once they entered the Valley of the Gods, they would truly be alone.
On this day, the relic finally opened.
As far as the eye could see, there was a sea of people along the deserted island. All the forces were ready to go. In the endless crowd, there were hundreds of Emperor Qi and countless Renhuangs.
In the front of the six regions, the forces of the Overlords were the most eye-catching. They were extremely terrifying.
In the East Region, there were the Sky Shaking Hou Clan, the Sea Stepping Shuo Clan, the Asura Clan, the Great Zhou Clan, the War God Temple, the Daqin Clan, and the Eastern Barbarians.
In the Middle Region, there were the Leichuan Judgment Hall, the Jueying Sword Palace, the Ghost Barren Country, the White Moon Pavilion, and many other forces.
In the West Region, there were the Jin Tao Sengoku in full armor, the Heaven Trampling Sect in robes, and the Yuntian Palace cultivators who were as elegant as fairies. They all had outstanding temperaments.
In the South Region, the monks of the Vajra Court in cassocks were extremely solemn. In the Sacred Sword Wind people's team, Feng Gaishi's gaze fell on the Shuiyao Sacred Palace and the silver-haired young man in front of the team. At this moment, Feng Gaishi sneered.
The Celestial Cliffs, the Ancient Ape Island, many North Region cultivators, and the Seven Heroes of the South Region were all waiting here.
In front of all the forces was an Emperor Light Boundary that connected to the sky. The cultivators of all the forces looked at the boundary with excitement. Next, they were about to step into the most dangerous place on the continent, the legendary place where the gods of the four regions had fallen.
Six hundred years ago, Dendi of the East Region was also buried here. Today, six hundred years later, many Emperor Realm cultivators among the overlords of the four regions would be devoured.
Dazzling divine light sprinkled down from the sky, and the Golden Crow cried in the distance. An extremely mighty war chariot rumbled from the void and landed in the sky. Behind the chariot stood a large number of golden-armored divine guards. Although they had seen this more than once, every time they saw the figure on the chariot, the overlords of the five realms could not help but tremble in their hearts.
War Tower, one of the three commanders of the War God Guards, the young master of the War God Temple.
He represented the Sunset Battle God.
After Zhan Lou appeared, another group of troops also appeared in the sky. Their numbers were much larger than those of the War God Temple. They were all powerful figures, all wearing pitch-black armor. A person stood on a chariot pulled by a war beast. His Qi was as strong as Zhan Lou's.
This army was Great Empress Ling Xuan's personal guards. Their commander, Cen Gang, was a Great Emperor of True Self.
Cen Gang's talent was extraordinary. He was originally a small guard under Dendi's personal guard camp six hundred years ago. Following the fall of Dendi, the four divine generals were banished by the Sunset Battle God. Cen Gang seized the opportunity in his life and climbed up the ranks step by step until he became Empress Ling Xuan's trusted aide and took over the entire defense force of the Imperial Palace.
At this moment, on the war chariot Cen Gang was in, there were two silhouettes standing there. The various transcendent powers weren't unfamiliar with these two people. One of them was the adopted daughter of the Spirit Empress, Han Qingzhi. The other was Zhan Yan, a member of the War God Hall.
To be able to stand side by side with the first princess of the East Continent, Qingzhi Han, Zhan Yan's identity was naturally extraordinary. Speaking of which, he was quite similar to War Tower when he was young. He was also adopted and cultivated by the War God Temple.
Moreover, the relationship between War Tower and War Tower was very close, just like the latter and the Sunset Battle God.
In the eyes of War Tower, Zhan Yan was a talented junior who had a rough fate. Perhaps they had similar experiences. One day, War Tower met Zhan Yan, who was on the verge of death, and brought him back to the War God Temple. They regarded him as their own son and focused on cultivating him. They even gave him the surname Zhan. As for Zhan Yan's original name, even War Tower had forgotten it.
"Godfather."
Zhan Yan was wearing a tight black robe. His valiant temperament outlined his well-built body. His handsome face revealed a mischievous smile. Facing War Tower on War God's chariot, he raised his hand and waved.
Nine Golden Crow Beast Emperors surrounded the chariot. War Tower was like a cold statue. His hands were on his sword, and he ignored Zhan Yan.
Zhan Yan smiled. In the presence of others, his godfather always pretended to be emotionless, just like the Sunset Battle God on the Sunset Peak.
"Greetings to Commander Lou and Commander Cen."
The overlord forces said in unison.
"When the Burial God Relic opens, the four regions will treat everyone equally and compete fairly. Once you enter, your life and death will be up to fate. Even if someone dies here, when you come out, you are not to seek revenge. Otherwise … you will be killed."
A terrifying divine sense shrouded the boundless sea of people below. Under the battle helmet of the war tower, a hoarse voice like that of metal came out. None of the Overlords could deceive him. "We will abide by the rules of the supreme Imperial Lord of the Five Realms and War God."
The various forces said in unison.
In this trip to the relic, the strongest person in the group was limited to the Sovereign Emperor Realm. The various old ancestors would not hide in the relic.
"Remember, once you enter the relic, you will be responsible for the consequences. However, I hope that you will prioritize the treasures. Wantonly fighting in the God Burial Valley is not beneficial to you. There are many dangers inside, and there are God Realm experts' remnant souls. Once they are awakened, it will be your doomsday. Even if Commander Cen and I take action, we will not be able to save you."
War Tower said.
"Remember every word of Commander Lou. It is not a game."
Cen Gang looked below. In order to chase after Mu Yuwei, he had also entered the relic. Naturally, he had some understanding of the situation inside. He did not know how dangerous the God Burial Valley was when Dendi entered six hundred years ago. If Cen Gang entered now, he would definitely die. If he accidentally stepped into a dangerous place, there was no chance of survival.
This was also one of the reasons why the five old ancestors were not willing to enter. It was too dangerous. Who did not want to live for a few more years?
Once an old ancestor of an overlord force died, the family's foundation of thousands of years would be destroyed overnight. The Mu Clan of the Penglai Three Immortals was the best example. Back then, Mu Xinzhao was defeated and his entire family collapsed. This was a warning to the world.
"In order to prevent any conflicts, I have set up a teleportation barrier. After entering the world gate, you will appear in different locations in the relic. As for whether there are treasures near your destination or if you will be teleported to a dangerous place, it will depend on your luck."
Cen Gang glanced at War Tower.
"Open the world gate."
War Tower said solemnly.
Rumble!
Above the void, the War God Guards pressed down with their palms. More than twenty rays of emperor light fused into the barrier that sealed the relic. On the barrier that seemed to be blocking another world, dozens of door-shaped holes gradually appeared. Each of the world gates was incomparably tall. Each of the world gates was like a teleportation channel that led to the ancient era.
At this moment, a desolate and majestic ancient aura seeped through the world gates. It overflowed from the God Burial Valley and spread towards the outside world. Even Cen Gang who was leading the Daqin army and War Tower who was on the war god chariot could not help but shiver when they felt the desolate aura coming from the world gates.
The various Sovereign Lords looked at the world gates. Through their blurry vision, they seemed to see a vast and endless ancient battlefield. In that battlefield, there were many destroyed giant cities, severed mountains, and majestic beast bones that were weathered into stone. Everywhere was broken and revealed a terrifying aura.
The hearts of many Sovereign Lords trembled slightly. Just those blurry cities and beast bones gave them a sense of fear. It was hard to imagine how terrifying those creatures were when they were alive.
Qin Hao's Red Lotus Fire Eyes flickered. Through the world gates, he also saw part of the scene. Furthermore, he saw it more carefully than anyone else. Although the situation had changed greatly, the terrain of the God Burial Valley was still familiar to him. He could not help but recall the scene of his death. His hands trembled slightly.
"Senior Li, are you alright?"
A gentle voice sounded behind him. It was the little fairy of the Sacred Palace, Wu You. Her voice seemed to contain some kind of magical power that could instantly clear one's mind.
"After entering, no one is allowed to leave within ten zhang of me."
Qin Hao took a deep breath and said. He had come to the God Burial Valley again.
"Yes."
The Sovereign Lords of the Sacred Palace nodded solemnly.
"Through the world gates, if you want to come out alive, it will depend on your own abilities. I wish you all the best."
After War Tower finished speaking, the world gates released surging rays of light. The power of the array was activated. All the forces on the desolate island could enter.
Instantly, there were Emperor Realm experts who directly stepped forward and led their groups into the world gates.
Immediately, many of the transcendent powers started to move. They scrambled to be the first to enter the world gates. Large batches of people disappeared one after another. Gradually, the crowd on the beach became more and more sparse. It was as though they were being devoured by the world behind the world gates.
"It's still too early to leave now."
The groups flew through the air and disappeared into the world gates. At this moment, War Tower's voice rang in Qin Hao's ears from the Void War God's war chariot.
If he left now, there wouldn't be any risk of him being exposed. Cen Gang wasn't as soft-hearted as him.
Naturally, if Qin Hao left now, he would never be able to see Mu Yuwei again. This was his only chance.
Qin Hao acted as though he didn't hear anything. He continued walking towards the Southern Region's forces. War Tower stood in the air and stared at him. Under his helmet, two rays of emperor light suddenly flashed. After that, the emperor light slowly dissipated.
He had already said what he needed to say. If Dendi insisted on being stubborn, then he would dig his own path.
"Everyone, after entering the relic, please be careful and serious."
Qin Hao said to Makumonji and the others.
"There's no need to be so dramatic. I've decided to join forces with Old Mu and Palace Lord Ye. With the three sects working together, how can that damned place trap us?"
Arhat Temple's Luo Di said.
"You'd better listen to his advice."
Next to him, the Sun God of the Sacred Temple's voice came from a ball of flames. Immediately after, the flames rushed towards one of the world gates. Blazing Sun Temple was alone and didn't join forces with any of the Southern Region's forces.
"Arrogant."
Luo Di curled his lips. In the Southern Region, the current Lord of the Sacred Temple was worshipped as the Sun God. However, the place they were going to today was a place where a real god had died.
"Let him be. With his cultivation, it won't be easy for the Emperors of the Five Realms of the East Continent to defeat him."
Makumonji was still very confident in the strength of the Sun God. He looked at Shou Wuque and said, "Wuque, are you really not going with the Sword Sect?"
Normally, Makumonji wouldn't stop Shou Wuque from following Qin Hao. However, today was different from the past. During this period, he had heard many rumors about the Dao Sect's Tribulation Sword Emperor, who had a relationship with Dendi six hundred years ago. This trip to the relic, there would be many forces of the East Continent targeting Qin Hao.
"Uncle, do you remember what you said?
A true sword cultivator should stand side by side with the strongest. Every time you use your sword, you shouldn't have any regrets. "
Shou Wuque said.
"You child."
Makumonji said helplessly.
"Don't worry, Wuque will be fine."
Qin Hao chuckled.
"Master, you … must be careful …" The Old Demon's face was very pale. He seemed to have a lot to say but didn't dare to.
"Alright, let's go."
Ye Ninghong was afraid that Su Yongfu would ruin Qin Hao's matter, so she dragged him directly towards the world gate. Makumonji, Luo Di, and their disciples followed closely behind.