The half-day felt incredibly long!
Upon receiving the news, Elif immediately gathered all the forces of Planet Atlant. This battle was a matter of survival, allowing no room for carelessness.
Star Guard Headquarters.
No less than a hundred thousand people were assembled here. The weakest among them were all Emperor-level cultivators, clearly indicating that Elif understood that Dao Master-level cultivators would only add to the casualties.
Elif’s intention was clear: to mobilize the entire planet to resist the Thiên Lang Empire's invasion.
While they didn't know how strong the enemy was, Elif wasn't seeking to defeat them – of course, they lacked the capability. He only wanted to hold out until Ye Xuan arrived. Once Ye Xuan was here, everything would be resolved!
"They're finally here~~"
As the Star Lord of Planet Atlant, Elif felt a sense of oppression from afar. Just as he had predicted, these powerhouses were beyond his and Planet Atlant's ability to resist.
"Issue my order, engage the enemy!"
As Elif's voice fell, more than ten Royal-class flying ships appeared in the field. As precious existences within the Star River Empire, these represented at least decades of accumulation for Planet Atlant, perhaps even longer.
A moment later.
As Elif led the group to the edge of the planet's protective shield, an Emperor-class warship appeared outside the shield.
Then, over a hundred figures materialized in the field. The weakest among them were comparable to Elif.
All eyes turned towards Planet Atlant, their gazes filled with disdain. A mere medium-sized planet dared to attempt to block their path.
"Hmm!?"
Di Lin’s maternal grandfather, a Rank Nine Great Emperor, looked at the protective shield of Planet Atlant. "Interesting. A planetary shield comparable to a peak Rank Eight Great Emperor. How interesting."
He muttered, then a look of mockery appeared on his face. "Is this your last stand?"
If so!
Having said this, Di Lin’s maternal grandfather’s lips curled. He did not draw a weapon, instead clenching his right fist and smashing it towards the planetary shield.
*Crack~*
With a single punch, a web of cracks appeared on the planetary shield, emanating from the point of impact of Di Lin’s maternal grandfather’s fist.
*Boom~*
Then… it shattered!
"What!?"
Seven Kill King and the others were shocked to witness this scene, their eyes filled with disbelief. Elif's expression turned grave. "The might of a Rank Nine Great Emperor is truly terrifying!!"
"Hand over Ye Xuan's family, and we will spare your lives!"
"Otherwise…"
He paused, a sharp glint appearing in Di Lin’s maternal grandfather’s eyes. "We will raze your entire planet!!"
A terrifying, world-shattering aura surged forth. The aura of Di Lin’s maternal grandfather, a Rank Nine Great Emperor, pressed down on Elif and the hundred thousand defenders, making it difficult for them to breathe.
"Impossible!!"
Elif sternly refused, his peak Rank Seven Great Emperor aura surging. However, before Di Lin’s maternal grandfather, it was like a mere boat in a storm. Even with his wind cultivation, his combat power was only comparable to a Rank Eight Great Emperor, and that was all.
One must remember!
The person before them was a genuine Rank Nine Great Emperor!!
"Insolent!"
At this moment, a peak Rank Eight Great Emperor from Di Lin’s maternal family directly attacked, a sword slashing towards Elif. Elif dared not be careless and resisted with all his might, yet…
*Puff~*
A mouthful of blood splattered, and Elif staggered back, his face pale.
"Star Lord!!"
Seven Kill King and the others rushed forward, their expressions hostile as they glared at Prince Di Lin and his entourage.
Meanwhile, Prince Di Lin looked coldly at the scene. "That Ye Xuan, what audacity! To dare kill ten Rank Nine Great Emperors of my Thiên Lang Empire consecutively. Today, I shall let him taste the agony of losing his loved ones."
"To oppose my Thiên Lang Empire is to court death!!"
The guest elder beside Prince Di Lin sneered. "Your Highness Di Lin, why waste words with these ants? Once I eliminate them all, we will capture Ye Xuan’s family!"
As the words fell, the Rank Nine Great Emperor guest elder of the Thiên Lang Empire unleashed a terrifying palm strike towards Elif and the hundred thousand defenders. These ants, though numerous, what use were they?
Ants were ants, after all!!
A terrifying attack descended from the heavens. Elif and the others were no match for a Rank Nine Great Emperor, let alone this guest elder who was far stronger than Di Lin’s maternal grandfather.
"Thiên Lang Empire, such arrogance!!"
Just as Elif and the others descended into despair, a familiar voice echoed from afar. In the next moment, a thunderous spear pierced the sky and collided with the attack in the void.
*Boom~!!*
The terrifying attack instantly dissipated into nothingness. However, the thunderous spear did not dissipate but instead carried its destructive power towards the Rank Nine Great Emperor guest elder of the Thiên Lang Empire.
"Not good!!"
The Rank Nine Great Emperor guest elder of the Thiên Lang Empire only realized it at the last moment and hastily defended himself.
*Crack~*
Upon contact, the Thiên Lang Empire Rank Nine Great Emperor’s arm suffered a comminuted fracture. He was then sent flying back dozens of meters, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Sky-Breaking Thunder Spear!!"
"King Ye Zhan has arrived!!!"
The terrifying thunder subsided, and then a person holding a thunder spear stood before Elif and the others. His Rank Eight Great Emperor aura rippled outwards. Although Ye Xuan was now a peak Rank Eight Great Emperor.
"Thiên Lang Empire, Prince Di Lin, such venomous tactics!"
Ye Xuan’s surging aura washed over them. Though only a Rank Eight Great Emperor, he struck such awe into everyone from Di Lin’s maternal family that none dared to move.
Damn it!
This person before them was someone who had killed ten Rank Nine Great Emperors while simultaneously fighting a peak Rank Nine Great Emperor of their Thiên Lang Empire. They were not even enough to fill his teeth.
"Star Lord, are you alright?"
After his attack, Ye Xuan paid no further attention to Di Lin and his entourage. Instead, he asked Elif and the others.
"Hoo~"
"Fortunately, King Ye Zhan arrived. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."
Elif glanced at the at least half of the Star Guard forces who were severely injured, a bitter smile on his lips. For the first time, he felt so powerless.
"Rest assured!"
"Regarding this matter, I will give the Star Lord and Planet Atlant an explanation!!"
Ye Xuan immediately glanced at Di Lin and his group, his cold voice echoing. "Except for Di Lin and those above Rank Eight, all others shall be killed without mercy!"
"You scoundrel, how dare you!?"
*Boom~!!!*
As Di Lin's voice fell, a terrifying attack had already arrived. The over a hundred Rank Seven and Rank Seven Great Emperor cultivators were all slaughtered by the three of Meng Tianfang. These individuals were simply too weak for them, not worth a second glance.
In an instant.
All members of Di Lin's maternal family, except for those above Rank Eight Great Emperor, were annihilated.
"You brat, you court death!!"
Di Lin’s maternal grandfather's eyes turned red. At this moment, he no longer cared if Ye Xuan was his opponent. This was a joke; the people who had just died were the top powerhouses of their clan.
*Bang~!!*
Before Di Lin’s maternal grandfather could get close, he was sent flying by a chilling palm strike, spitting blood. He immediately lost his combat power.
Meng Tianfang and the other two, having just finished their battles, gulped and looked warily at the clone of the Ice River Giant Beast, their eyes filled with shock. "Good heavens… the Alliance Leader's clone actually possesses the combat power to instantly defeat a Rank Nine Great Emperor. This is too formidable!!"