Chapter 2001 - 1998: Gathering of Heroes

Just at this moment, Li Lingtian’s gaze was like lightning, staring at Qi Huan.

At the same time, Jiang Bai’en, the Sect Master of the Fire Lotus Saint Sect, quickly walked over.

"Qi Huan! Stop!" Jiang Bai’en’s voice was like a resounding gong, echoing all around.

A powerful pressure emanated from him, surging towards Qi Huan like a tidal wave.

This Sect Master of the Fire Lotus Saint Sect, Jiang Bai’en, had a strength equal to Li Lingtian’s, both at the Peak of the Second Layer of Ghost Control Realm, only a step away from the Third Layer.

The two of them simultaneously unleashed their own pressure, instantly suppressing Qi Huan to the point where he couldn’t move.

At this moment, Qi Huan’s face was flushed red, sweat the size of beans rolled down his forehead, and although unwilling, he was forced to withdraw the move he was about to make.

"Hehe, the Nether Ruins hasn’t even opened yet, and the tension among you is already so intense?"

Just then, Su Changfeng, the Hall Master of Divine Yin Hall, walked over with steady steps.

He wore a smile and spoke in a relaxed manner, but there was a hint of worry in his eyes.

This person’s cultivation level was comparable to Li Lingtian’s, and he was also a significant figure among the leaders of the Three Great Forces.

With the leaders of the Three Great Forces gathered, the disciples of each sect naturally dared not act recklessly anymore.

Everyone restrained their aura and quieted down, focusing their gaze on the three leaders.

"Jiang Bai’en, control your disciple." Li Lingtian’s face was stern, and he spoke coldly, with a hint of authority in his voice.

"Mr. Li, before the Nether Ruins open, I don’t want any trouble either." Jiang Bai’en frowned slightly, speaking calmly.

He turned and glared at Qi Huan, who shivered in fear and had no choice but to retreat to the ranks.

At this moment.

Su Changfeng stepped forward, smiling a little, and said, "Our Three Great Sects, this time, should join hands."

"As far as I know, a princess from the Da Yin Dynasty’s Imperial Family is coming, and people from the strongest forces will also be here."

"This trip to the Nether Ruins is no longer just a contest among our three factions; those truly talented disciples will also come. We may face extremely dangerous challenges then." Su Changfeng’s eyes were deep, and he analyzed everything in great detail, showcasing his wisdom.

The opening of the Nether Ruins this time will attract countless Heavenly Pride to gather here.

Compared to those Heavenly Pride from the top forces, the disciples of the Three Great Sects are indeed like minor characters.

Under such severe circumstances, they can only set aside past grievances and move forward together.

However, the long-standing enmity and entanglement among the Three Great Forces cannot simply be set aside with a word.

"Brother Su is right. On this trip to the Nether Ruins, we should set aside our prejudices and cooperate; perhaps only then will we gain benefits."

"Otherwise, when those external Heavenly Pride arrive, it might be a dimension reduction strike against our disciples from the Three Great Forces."

Jiang Bai’en nodded, his expression serious.

He was well aware that if they did not unite, the disciples of the Three Great Forces would face great danger in the Nether Ruins.

Li Lingtian also agreed from the heart, gently nodding in agreement.

In his opinion, the Three Great Forces in this realm are ultimately too weak. If they wish to reap any rewards in the Nether Ruins, they must abandon past grudges and collaborate.

"Since that’s the case, let’s go back and each arrange your disciples. Next, our three factions will collaborate sincerely." Li Lingtian was practical.

As soon as the words fell, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, accompanied by thunder and lightning.

A massive dragon boat slowly sailed from the clouds, like a giant dragon soaring through the sky.

As the dragon boat gradually approached, it finally cleared the dense fog, revealing its majestic true form.

On that enormous dragon boat stood countless soldiers clad in golden armor.

They stood tall, like steel-cast statues. The weapons in their hands glint with cold light, exuding a powerful aura.

Just the aura emanating from these soldiers reached the Ninth Level of Tongyou Realm! Such powerful strength was truly astonishing.

At the very front of the dragon boat, there were an old man and a young girl.

The old man’s figure was hunched, his back bent, looking very frail.

But the pressure emanating from him was like a towering mountain, awe-inspiring. The aura had already reached the Peak of Ghost Control Realm Ninth Layer, as if he could control everything in the world...

"So strong!"

Xu Wendong looked up at the slowly approaching dragon boat, and with just one glance, he felt as if struck by an invisible giant force.

The terrifying pressure emanating from the old man surged towards him like a tidal wave.

The Ghost Control Realm Ninth Layer Peak, this level of strength, in the small Heavenly Nether Domain, was enough to tread through unhindered, leveling everything.

The Heavenly Nether Sect, Divine Yin Hall, and Fire Lotus Saint Sect, even if combined, would be nothing in front of this old man, not enough to withstand a single strike.

Xu Wendong secretly marveled to himself, indeed the Netherworld is vast and boundless, beyond the heavens, there are heavens, beyond people, there are others, he is but one among the sea of possibilities in this world.

His gaze shifted, falling on the young girl beside the old man.

About seventeen or eighteen years old, the girl was exquisitely beautiful, her skin like snow, her eyes lively like stars, not inferior even to Li Jiayin and Zhao Ying’er beside her.

She was dressed in extravagant clothing, her body adorned with luxurious ornaments that gleamed brightly, highlighting her radiant beauty.

Moreover, her soul power fluctuated, her cultivation had reached the Seventh Level of Tongyou Realm!

Such achievements at her age were truly astonishing.

The girl’s bright eyes glanced below, and she spoke crisply, "Elder Mu, are these the Three Great Forces of the Heavenly Nether Domain? Their disciples seem rather weak."

The old man referred to as Elder Mu chuckled, full of disdain, his voice carrying a trace of ridicule, "They’re nothing but country bumpkins from a secluded place; if not for the Nether Ruins here, they might never have seen people like us in their lifetime."

The girl frowned slightly and asked, "By the way, the others haven’t arrived yet?"

As soon as she finished speaking, a peculiar fluctuation of soul power suddenly spread through the air, like a calm lake struck by a giant stone, creating rippling waves.

Before long, five or six enormous flying boats appeared like giant beasts that obscure the heavens, slicing through the sky.

On the flying boats stood disciples with powerful auras, and many had reached the Seventh or Eighth Layer of Tongyou Realm.

These were probably ordinary disciples; such strength left everyone below dumbfounded.

"Whoa, that’s strong!" Zhou Ran from the Heavenly Nether Sect gasped, eyes wide and face full of shock.

Not only him, but the people from Divine Yin Hall and Fire Lotus Saint Sect also showed expressions of tension.

In their eyes, the Three Great Forces of the Heavenly Nether Domain were the rulers of this area. They thought that external Heavenly Pride had similar cultivation to themselves, but now as these forces appeared, they realized they were frogs in a well.

"Look, those are people from the Nether Talisman Hall."

Zhou Ran pointed, and Xu Wendong looked accordingly.

On one of the flying boats, a large flag fluttered in the wind, the character "Nether" was prominent on the flag, runes flickered, exuding a mysterious aura.

This was one of the Seven Great Forces of the Da Yin Dynasty, the Nether Talisman Hall.

The disciples on the flying boat were all dressed in white.

Although their overall cultivation was slightly inferior to some of the previous forces, the lowest was the Fourth Level of Tongyou Realm.

Such strength, if placed in the Heavenly Nether Sect, would comfortably rank in the top ten!