"Indeed, even if it means perishing together, I will send them back today!" the Dragon Emperor declared resolutely, with a will to die.
He was already burning his vital blood and could not turn back. His only desire now was to send this old ancestor to the heavens.
"Do you know I have already stepped into the Saint Realm!"
The Old Ancestor's voice was calm, but his words carried immense authority, as if no one in this vast world could match him. He was incredibly arrogant.
"The Saint Realm?"
The Dragon Emperor was shocked. This was the fact he most unwillingly accepted. He had long suspected that the Nine Heavens Old Ancestor had entered the Saint Realm, otherwise, how could he possess such strength?
"A Saint!"
The Nine Heavens Great Emperor stood aside, his heart filled with excitement. He never imagined that the Nine Heavens Dynasty would produce a Saint. This was truly tremendous news for the entire dynasty.
Since ancient times, it was rumored that all below a Saint were mere ants. Now that Old Zhu was a Saint, no one could do anything to him. It was likely that soon the entire Nine Heavens Dynasty would ascend to become a super dynasty, reaching its zenith.
And the one who could lead the Nine Heavens Dynasty to its peak was the progenitor before him.
"Impossible, you absolutely cannot be in the Saint Realm!"
The Dragon Emperor shook his head. "If you truly reached the Saint Realm, why can't you leave the Imperial City?"
"You talk too much!"
The Ninth Elder Ancestor let out a cold sneer, his powerful aura surging towards the Dragon Emperor with an unstoppable momentum. Everyone was now within his control; if he willed it, these people would be his playthings.
Even with his vital blood burning, the Dragon Emperor could barely resist. He was sent flying by a palm strike from the old ancestor, spitting blood. Even his magic dispersed, and he crashed heavily against the city wall.
"Father Emperor!"
Princess Linglong cried out, her heart filled with despair. She could never have imagined that the dignified Dragon Emperor would be so vulnerable before the Nine Heavens Old Ancestor.
"Ants before a Saint, none of you will escape!"
The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor laughed heartily, his eyes becoming sharper. In his eyes, everything seemed to be under his control; no one could escape his grasp, and no one could stop him.
"You old scoundrel, I'll kill you!"
Linglong shouted, leaping into the air and charging towards the Nine Heavens Old Ancestor. Her father had been severely injured and was burning his vital blood, likely nearing the end of his life. This was what she least wished for, yet it had happened.
"Insolent fool, how dare you make a scene here!"
The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor coldly sneered, not taking her seriously at all. With a mere wave of his hand, he powerfully struck towards Linglong. If this strike hit, Linglong would surely perish.
*Boom...*
At that very moment, the Divine Emperor Cauldron appeared, blocking in front of Linglong. Simultaneously, Lu Fan, controlling the Divine Emperor Cauldron, spat out a mouthful of blood. He was no match for a Saint Realm expert's attack. Even with the Divine Emperor Cauldron, it was useless.
Under absolute power suppression, all talent was futile.
"Son-in-law!"
Princess Linglong cried out, her heart filled with grief and anger. Her father had already left her, and if Lu Fan were to suffer any misfortune, how could she bear it?
"Hurry and leave!"
Lu Fan shouted, "If you don't leave now, you'll be dragged down with me."
Princess Linglong was utterly helpless. At this moment, the soldiers of the White Dragon Dynasty were also filled with grief and indignation. The Dragon Emperor had been shaken to death, and many other experts of the White Dragon Dynasty had perished. This was too much for them to bear.
"Where are the generals of the Nine Heavens Dynasty!"
The Old Ancestor commanded, "Execute everyone, leave no one alive!"
"We obey!"
Numerous generals responded, flying up with powerful fighting intent. At this point, they had no reservations.
After all, the people of the White Dragon Dynasty were at the end of their tether, like startled birds, utterly defenseless. They were like hungry wolves entering a flock of sheep to tear them apart.
"Steward Li, take them away!"
Lu Fan said, while simultaneously charging into the sky, his powerful flame energy blocking the Nine Heavens Dynasty's army. These flames that filled the sky drastically changed the Imperial City's temperature. Even the Nine Heavens Great Emperor was slightly surprised by Lu Fan's capabilities at such a young age.
Steward Li did not dare to delay. He led a large contingent of people towards the outside of the Imperial City. As long as they could leave the Imperial City, they would have a glimmer of hope. Within the Imperial City, there was no chance of survival.
A Saint Realm expert was simply not someone they could contend with.
"Little fellow, you truly court death. With your abilities, you could leave the Imperial City alone. Why bother to be buried with them!" The Old Ancestor sneered, looking at Lu Fan as if he were already dead.
"They entered the Imperial City with us, how can I abandon them!" Lu Fan said coldly. "If you have the ability, old thief, then kill me here today. If you let me leave, I will overturn the Nine Heavens Dynasty in the future!"
"Ridiculous, and you think you can do that?"
The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor coldly chuckled, completely disregarding Lu Fan's words. In his eyes, Lu Fan's statement was simply laughable.
With him overseeing the Nine Heavens Dynasty, no one could shake it, let alone Lu Fan. Even the Dragon Emperor from before was insignificant.
"I possess a cauldron that can suppress all things!"
Lu Fan charged into the sky, murmuring to himself. Whether it was Lu Fan's incantation taking effect or not, the Divine Emperor Cauldron exuded divine might, gradually hovering above Lu Fan's head. This powerful divine might was terrifying, even making the Nine Heavens Old Ancestor wary.
"What is happening?"
The Nine Heavens Great Emperor was startled. "Old Ancestor, this cauldron seems extraordinary."
"This must be a supreme divine artifact."
The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor's eyes lit up with joy, becoming somewhat excited. He never imagined that he would encounter a divine artifact right after emerging from seclusion. Such divine objects could destroy heaven and earth. If obtained by a powerful individual, they could annihilate a dynasty in an instant.
*Boom...*
A tremendous collision occurred, and the Imperial City shook incessantly. The Divine Emperor Cauldron exuded an unparalleled aura. Even the Old Ancestor's personal intervention could not stop it. However, in that instant, the Divine Emperor Cauldron's aura dimmed, and it slowly descended.
Lu Fan was also physically and mentally exhausted, his face pale, finding it difficult even to stand.
The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor rejoiced. He had felt a sense of danger and fear, worried that the divine might of the Divine Emperor Cauldron would erupt. But Lu Fan's strength was ultimately insufficient to truly activate the Divine Emperor Cauldron and unleash its world-destroying power.
It was precisely because of this that Lu Fan's surrounding spiritual power was also drained. He had no aura left and was close to collapse.
"Such a divine artifact is wasted in your hands!" The Nine Heavens Old Ancestor shook his head and reached for the Divine Emperor Cauldron.