Lu Fan also felt a sharp pain, his body constantly retreating, even his arms felt numb. The power of a demigod was truly terrifying, filling him with worry. If the battle continued, he would undoubtedly be defeated.
"I truly never expected a junior like you to possess such strength. You have indeed impressed me!"
The old man in green robes looked towards Lu Fan and said, "Now that you have shown me your capabilities, I have no desire to be your enemy. If you retreat now, I can grant your wish!"
"What kind of talk is that? How can I possibly retreat!"
Lu Fan smiled faintly, his gaze growing colder. "What I wish to do is simple: ensure everyone safely passes through the gate to the God Realm. I have no desire to be your enemy. If possible, we can negotiate peacefully. If not, then we will have to fight!"
"That is likely impossible!" the old man in green robes said coldly. "Entering the God Realm alongside these ants would be a disgrace to me. Therefore, I can grant you one spot. Beyond that, no one else is qualified!"
Hearing these words, everyone present turned ashen. They were clearly taken aback by how contemptuously the old man in green robes viewed them, which greatly displemented them.
Unfortunately, they were powerless. The old man in green robes was too strong, having reached the demigod level. Even with their utmost effort, they could not defeat him.
"Since it cannot be done, let us continue fighting!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "I am curious to see what you are capable of to deal with me. Moreover, when both of us are severely injured, they can attack us together. At that point, you will likely have no chance of survival, let alone entering the God Realm!"
At these words, the old man in green robes' face instantly turned ashen. Lu Fan was right; it would not be easy to completely subdue Lu Fan, and he lacked absolute certainty. This posed a significant threat to him.
"Well? Have you considered it carefully?" Lu Fan shrugged slightly.
"My lord, whether we achieve godhood is not important. What matters is that you can become a god!" Zhao Xiaotian spoke up. "Why must you argue with his demands!"
Lu Fan gave him a look that seemed to hold a peculiar meaning, but he did not voice it directly.
Seeing Lu Fan's gaze, Zhao Xiaotian was slightly taken aback. As if understanding Lu Fan's unspoken thoughts, he quickly fell silent, his expression conveying a subtle understanding.
Witnessing this exchange, everyone else was also startled, their hearts trembling. If Lu Fan failed to negotiate, it would be a severe blow to them, possibly even costing them their lives on the spot.
After much hesitation, the old man in green robes finally nodded. "Since you have made your decision, I will respect it. Let us coexist peacefully and await the opening of the God Gate. However, I hope you can withstand the trials of the God Realm then!"
"The trials of the God Realm?"
Facing these words, everyone present was even more bewildered. They had no understanding of these trials and were quite confused.
At the same time, everyone could clearly sense that the power of the God Realm was growing stronger, pressing down on them to an unbearable degree.
"The trials of the God Realm?"
Lu Fan frowned. "What is this? Why have I never heard of it? Does one need to pass a trial to enter the God Realm?"
"Those who can enter the God Realm are no ordinary individuals. Naturally, they must pass trials to have a chance to enter!" The old man in green robes said with a slight curl of his lips. "Those with insufficient strength will be annihilated by the divine light. This is the most realistic scenario. Therefore, even if I do not act, the divine light of the God Realm will personally eliminate these ants!"
At these words, everyone's faces instantly turned grim. Some did not believe it, while others took it as truth, unsure of what to do.
"Is this truly the case?"
One timid elder spoke, his heart filled with worry. If this were true, they would not only fail to become gods but might also turn to dust, which would be the most cruel fate for them.
"The divine light of the God Realm is indeed terrifying. Without absolute certainty, one could easily turn to dust!" Wu Dao stated directly. "Therefore, everyone must be extremely cautious, or you might meet a terrible end!"
Facing these words, everyone's expressions immediately became solemn. They had just survived one tribulation, only to face another. Indeed, becoming a god was not an easy feat.
"If they are willing to stay and cannot withstand the trials of the God Realm, that is their own affair. It means they do not have the destiny for it, and we cannot blame them!" Lu Fan shrugged. "As long as we can pass the trials of the God Realm, it is enough!"
The old man in green robes said no more. Instead, he sat down cross-legged and waited silently. Since Lu Fan had spoken his mind, he saw no need to make another move.
The others also waited silently, their hearts filled with anxiety. After all, when the gate to the God Realm opened, immense divine light would surge forth. Whether they could survive then was a matter of great peril.
After a short while, they discovered that the gate to the God Realm had opened more than halfway, and an endless stream of divine light poured in, appearing like surging waves. The entire God Road began to tremble, as if it were about to collapse.
"The God Road is collapsing! The gate to the God Realm is about to open!"
Within the God Road, everyone shouted, their hearts filled with excitement. They had not expected the gate to the God Realm to open at this moment.
Many ancient powerhouses within the God Road also rushed towards the direction where the gate to the God Realm was opening, their expressions filled with immense excitement. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They had been on the God Road for tens of thousands of years, waiting for this very moment. Now that the gate to the God Realm was about to open, they would not miss this chance.
Countless figures surged towards the location of the God Gate, appearing utterly frenzied.
They were all for this moment. The plan to become gods was imminent, and they would spare no effort, even sacrificing everything.
Who knew how many peerless experts had endured countless hardships to become gods. Now, they could finally ascend and become true supreme beings. No one would let this opportunity slip by.
Witnessing this scene, the old man in green robes sneered, looking at the frenzied masses rushing forward with utter disdain.
Under the illumination of the divine light, these people would likely meet a violent end. After all, with the gate to the God Realm opening and the aura of the God Realm leaking out, these individuals were incapable of withstanding it.
As a result, anyone who approached would perish without exception, and this was unavoidable.
Seeing this, Lu Fan was about to offer a reminder, but then he felt it was unnecessary. Everyone had come to the God Road for this very moment, even if it meant perishing.