Chapter 1421 - 295: Shanggong Clan

Chapter 1421: Chapter 295: Shanggong Clan

"Damn it!"

Can Emperor saw the surging glow, his face dark and unpleasant.

He hadn’t expected that opening this Ancient Ruins would cause such a commotion.

Can Emperor was very clear on how many strong figures were in the Death Forbidden Zone.

Now that the glow was surging, it would surely attract the coveting of other strong figures. A mishandling could mean creating opportunities for other cultivators.

"Can Emperor, what should we do now?"

Behind him, an Elder of the Shanggong Clan also had a very solemn expression.

Listening to this.

Can Emperor’s expression hardened: "Ignore it, as soon as the Ancient Ruins officially open, we’ll immediately enter it. This is the only opportunity for the Shanggong Clan. If we miss it, there’s almost no chance of obtaining it again."

The Shanggong Clan had been in decline for a long time. Nowadays, they only held the clan’s title but didn’t have a single Divine King to uphold them.

The strongest in the clan was just him, a Half-Step Divine King.

The emergence of the Ancient Ruins was his greatest hope for proving the path of the Divine King.

If this was missed, whether he could successfully prove his path in his lifetime was uncertain.

Moreover.

The current situation among the Heavens was chaotic, the Shanggong Clan’s strength wasn’t strong, and many races had set their sights on them. Without a Divine King emerging, the clan might even face extinction.

Thinking of the countless strong figures in the Shanggong Clan who searched in the Death Forbidden Zone for so long to find the true location of the Ancient Ruins, only Can Emperor knew the price paid.

Therefore.

No matter the reason, this Ancient Ruins could not be missed.

Suddenly.

Space shattered behind him.

Detecting the commotion, the strong figures of the Shanggong Clan turned to look, just in time to see a cultivator walking out from there.

"Divine Realm Perfection!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Can Emperor’s eyes narrowed, and a trace of killing intent flickered away.

He wanted to make a move; after all, the Ancient Ruins had been painstakingly found by the Shanggong Clan. The idea of other cultivators coming to take a share naturally sparked discontent in his heart.

However.

Faced with a strong figure of Divine Realm Perfection, Can Emperor wasn’t confident of slaying the opponent with a thunderous force.

Ultimately, though Divine Realm Perfection wasn’t as strong as a Half-Step Divine King, their strength couldn’t be underestimated.

If it were another time, he wouldn’t have any apprehension, but in this situation, to suddenly clash with other strong figures would only benefit other forces.

Thus.

Can Emperor restrained his inner killing intent.

On the other side, the arriving cultivator of Divine Realm Perfection also detected the killing intent emitting from Can Emperor, instinctively keeping a distance to prevent an ambush.

Before long.

Other cultivators also heard the commotion and flew over.

"That’s a strong figure from the Zuowen Clan!"

"Strong figures from the Huan Clan have also arrived..."

Seeing one strong figure after another arriving, many cultivators whispered in surprise.

The Heavens were vast, and not all clan strong figures were known to other cultivators.

By the same token.

Those known to other cultivators were generally from powerful clans, for strong figures would not be obscure.

The more clan strong figures arrived, the more Can Emperor’s heart grew heavy.

According to the way the situation was developing now, it was greatly unfavorable for the Shanggong Clan.

"Didn’t expect strong figures of the Shanggong Clan to arrive as well. Facing Can Emperor, I almost didn’t recognize him."

A chuckling voice echoed.

Can Emperor looked toward the sound, seeing a young cultivator in white, with a subtle smile on his face.

"Huan Yu!"

Seeing the speaker, his heart sank.

Huan Yu!

The Proud Heaven of the Huan Clan, a strong figure known on the Investiture of the Gods, though the opponent was also a Half-Step Divine King, Can Emperor knew clearly that his strength might not be a match for this one.

Because those who could be listed on the Investiture of the Gods typically possessed power on par with a Divine King.

Even so.

He didn’t show any outward appearance.

Though Huan Yu’s strength was formidable, relying on the present Shanggong Clan strong figures, it wasn’t without confidence in dealing with him.

If the opponent truly decided to contend for the opportunity, then even at the cost of offending the Huan Clan, he must leave no thread behind.

Huan Yu lightly shook the folding fan, with not a hint of tension in his expression facing a clan imperial practitioner, his face bearing a faint smile: "So many experts from the Shanggong Clan have arrived, could it be Can Emperor already knew an Ancient Ruins would emerge here?"

As soon as this was said.

The cultivators present all fixed their gaze on the Shanggong Clan.

Indeed!

This being the Death Forbidden Zone, those entering aimed for training, most coming solo, even if teaming up, it was generally only two or three people.

Looking at the Shanggong Clan, the strong figures present numbered more than a dozen, evidently not here for simple training in the Death Forbidden Zone.

To put it bluntly.

While the Death Forbidden Zone promised many opportunities, it also contained the same amount of danger.

If all the clan’s strong figures were present, should any trouble be encountered leading to the group’s demise, the consequences for the respective clan could be imagined.

In view of this.

The presence of all Shanggong Clan strong figures could only suggest one possibility.

The other party came here primarily for the Ancient Ruins, which is why they brought along so many experts.

Noticing the gaze of all cultivators, the Can Emperor’s expression turned cold, then returned to normal: "You must be joking, my friends and I are just passing by coincidentally. Besides, the emergence of the Ancient Ruins relies entirely on fate, who can control it?

I have long heard about the strength of the Saint Heir of Huan Yu from the Huan Clan. So young, and already atop the Divine Mandate Platform, leaving a name on the Investiture of the Gods. From my perspective, none of the cultivators present can compete with you for this opportunity."

Since they wanted to shift the blame onto the Shanggong Clan, they could not blame him for throwing it back.

Upon hearing these words.

Other cultivators once again turned their gaze upon Huan Yu.

They did not entirely believe Can Emperor’s words, but he was correct about one thing: those who leave their name on the Investiture of the Gods are at least possessing strength comparable to the Divine King.

Among the cultivators present, there is no existence at the Divine King Level.

Thus,

there are few who can contend against this person.

"Opportunities belong to those with virtue, who will ultimately seize it remains uncertain."

Huan Yu paused in his light fanning motion, his gaze darkened slightly, yet he did not show it.

Proud Heaven has its own arrogance.

In his eyes, among all present, only the Can Emperor was worth noticing.

However.

Though the other is a Clan Imperial Practitioner, alas, the Shanggong Clan has long been in decline. The Can Emperor may be strong but is only a Half-Step Divine King; if this were the Shanggong Clan’s territory, he wouldn’t be completely confident facing him.

After all, an Emperor can draw upon the clan’s fortune within the territory.

But here is not the Shanggong Clan, a Can Emperor is worth noting, but not enough to scare Huan Yu.

At this moment.

The radiant glow that shot into the sky weakened slightly, as if its power was about to run out.

This sight made the other cultivators excited.

The phenomena weaken.

indicating the Ancient Ruins are about to open.

Without a sound, the space tore open as Shen Changqing emerged.

Noticing the disturbances, some cultivators glanced over, and upon recognizing the newcomer, they turned their eye away.

Currently, the emergence of the Ancient Ruins and its phenomena’s wide range of effect attracted many cultivators, so a stranger arriving is no surprise.

Unless.

The newcomer is, like Huan Yu, a powerful figure who is named on the Investiture of the Gods, then it would be different.

Unfortunately.

Ziyan Shengyuan was originally just a genius of the Ziyun Clan, not worthy of the Proud Heaven title, although well-known within the clan, few recognize him outside.

Shen Changqing didn’t care much about this.

Upon arrival, his gaze fell upon the radiant light ahead.

The barren void twisted violently, as if something is being conceived, an endless glow revealed, emanating a powerful aura.

"The forceful figure who left this heritage, is likely not just a Divine King!"

From the aura, Shen Changqing could feel that the vast power was not something a Divine King Realm could possess.

However.

He couldn’t be completely sure.

After all, the aura emitted during the heritage’s emergence doesn’t necessarily reflect the cultivator’s actual strength.

But, it is apparent.

Inside this heritage, there are certainly valuable treasures.

With this thought, Shen Changqing again glanced towards the other cultivators present.

Weak!

Very weak!

Among these cultivators, none are a Divine King Realm; the strongest were just a few Half-Step Divine Kings.

Among those Half-Step Divine Kings, the only one worth more of his attention is Huan Yu with the lightly fanning motion.

From this person, Shen Changqing sensed a power not weaker than a Heaven and Earth Divine King.

Half-Step Divine King Realm, yet possessing power comparable to Heaven and Earth Divine King.

"Proud Heaven!"

This information emerged in his mind involuntarily.

Only the level of the Myriad Clans Proud Heaven can possess such strength.

Even.

Shen Changqing suspected, the other might already be named on the Investiture of the Gods, contemplating this possibility excited him.

To kill!

Or not to kill!

This is a question worth pondering.

A clan capable of raising a Proud Heaven certainly possesses strength, correspondingly, if one could kill a Proud Heaven, the clan would be enraged.

On a deeper thought.

If not killing, just severely injuring, the consequences may be similar.

His only consideration now is which action would maximize his benefits.

While Shen Changqing pondered, a discomfort arose in distant Huan Yu’s heart, instinctively glancing toward Shen Changqing, witnessing him with a predator-like gaze observing him as prey.

At that moment.

Killing intent surfaced in his heart.

A mere stranger of the God Realm dares gaze at him in such a way, clearly disrespectful.

Just as Huan Yu intended to teach the other a lesson, the radiant glow that shot skyward abruptly faded, followed by violent trembling space, revealing a vortex-like entrance directly before everyone’s eyes.