...

At the same time.

Immortal Divine Country.

Deep within a completely pitch-black divine hall, seemingly composed of endless shadows.

Tianji God Lord stood silently, looking up at the Chaos Void.

There, wisps of gray-white Dao Rhythm were slowly dissipating — the remaining immortal aura after the fall of Blood Sun God Master.

"Blood Sun God Master—"

Tianji God Lord softly recited the name, his indifferent face unusually showing a trace of seriousness.

Immortal Divine Tribulation!

This was not Tianji God Lord's first time seeing it.

As an ancient divine lord whose name was recorded on the Longevity Immortal Stele, he lived for countless ages, even older than some immortals among the Evil God Clan today.

Therefore.

Tianji God Lord had naturally witnessed many scenes.

But every time he glimpsed the power of the Immortal Divine Tribulation, it instinctively commanded his inner awe.

Such power.

Was beyond what a Nine Tribulation Heavenly Venerable could compare.

Even those considered half-step immortals do not have the qualifications to resist the Immortal Divine Tribulation.

However—

Dreaded yet undaunted.

For Tianji God Lord, at his level of cultivation, an ordinary Immortal Divine Tribulation was fearsome, yet he had confidence in overcoming it.

"Rebirth through death..."

Tianji God Lord murmured to himself, a flash of intensity in his eyes.

He had been stuck at this realm of half-step immortality for too long.

So long that even he himself could not recall the precise years.

His Tao was not yet perfected.

He needed a true battle of life and death!

A battle that could push him to the brink, unleash all his potential, and force out the courage to be reborn through death!

Only then could he break the shackles and take that step!

"Gu Qingfeng!"

Tianji God Lord slowly uttered this name.

Though yet to face him in true combat, he had gained a clear understanding of this human clan prodigy from Void Aspect Divine Master and various intelligence.

"I hope you do not disappoint me..."

"Whether I can take that step, perhaps lies with you."

Tianji God Lord narrowed his eyes slightly, a glimmer of chill quickly appearing and vanishing.

Although he had not yet truly fought Gu Qingfeng, a presence worth the attention of an immortal was extraordinary enough.

Even if Tianji God Lord publicly said nothing and believed he alone could suppress Gu Qingfeng.

It was undeniable.

He now regarded the opponent as his greatest rival.

Equally—

As a divine opportunity to break through to immortality.

...

At this moment—

"Buzz!"

A vast, majestic Divine Thought, as if reigning above all beings, suddenly descended upon the divine hall.

Tianji God Lord's expression shifted slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Finally arrived!"

He took a step forward, his figure instantly disappearing.

Reappearing within the central divine hall of the Immortal Divine Country — the "Immortal Divine Hall."

At this moment, several figures were already in the hall.

Above the hall, the Dharma Form of Void Aspect Divine Master sat on the Immortal Throne, enveloped in eternal light, hiding his visage, but a pair of eyes seemingly able to pierce the chaos could be clearly seen, causing space to twist wherever they gazed.

Beneath the throne, five figures stood quietly.

Each figure exuded a terrifying aura that made hearts palpitate.

It wasn't purely great power, but an ancient and profound aura seemingly in harmony with the Great Tao and existing with chaos.

Names recorded on the Longevity Immortal Stele!

Half-step immortals!

And there were five of them!

Tianji God Lord's gaze swiftly swept over these five figures, finally resting on one ancient divine lord, raising his eyebrows slightly.

"Taixu... I heard you were severely injured at the hands of that human, hiding in the Taixu Divine Kingdom not daring to emerge, yet now it seems your injuries have healed well!"

Upon these words.

Taixu Divine Master's face instantly turned gloomy, coldly glancing at Tianji God Lord with a forced smile.

"No need for Tianji God Lord to worry, I'm quite fine!"

"A dignified half-step immortal on the Longevity Immortal Stele, yet defeated by a human junior, Taixu, it seems you are regressing with age!"

Tianji God Lord shook his head, his words full of ridicule.

This statement sparked a ripple in the aura of Taixu Divine Master, with a flash of anger appearing on his sullen face.

"Tianji, do you want to die!"

The saying goes, don't expose others' shortcomings; at this moment, Tianji God Lord's words completely enraged Taixu Divine Master.

In response, Tianji God Lord looked dismissive.

"A defeated general dares to be angry, a dignified half-step immortal, living so many years only to lose to a human lad, truly a disgrace to our clan.

If I were you, I would have no face to stand here now!"

These remarks further infuriated Taixu Divine Master.

It was undeniable.

Both being recorded on the Longevity Immortal Stele, Tianji God Lord was indeed much stronger.

But—

A half-step immortal cannot be lightly insulted.

Now that Tianji God Lord openly mocked him, Taixu Divine Master could not tolerate it.

Just as he was about to act in anger, a reprimanding voice rang out.

"Enough!"

The simple two-word command fell like rolling thunder, a terrifying pressure exploded instantly, filling the entire hall void.

Under this oppressive aura, all the ancient half-step immortals changed their expressions, having to muster their power to resist.

Even the tense Tianji God Lord and Taixu Divine Master halted their actions.

"Immortal, calm your anger!"

They all bowed their heads towards Void Aspect Divine Master, Tianji God Lord included.

Though being half-step immortals, if an immortal was truly infuriated, its wrath was not something they could bear.

So.

When it was time to lower their heads, they had to do so.

Void Aspect Divine Master's indifferent gaze fell on Tianji God Lord and the other ancient divine lords, his voice extremely detached.

"If you want to contend, wait until after the human problem is resolved, then you may fight to death without my interference.

But for now, since the human menace remains, no chaos is permitted.

If you ruin our grand plan, I will show no mercy!"

With these words, the six ancient divine lords lowered their heads in silence.

An immortal's wrath was something none of them wanted to face.

Even with a belly full of pent-up anger, Taixu Divine Master had to forcefully endure and temporarily refrain from contesting Tianji God Lord.

Afterward.

Void Aspect Divine Master continued: "With Blood Sun fallen and an immortal slain, our clan is in turmoil; only a great victory can revive our morale.

Gu Qingfeng, the human clan's unparalleled prodigy, if you can kill him, it will surely boost our clan's spirit.

Originally, I asked you all to await the right moment in the Immortal Divine Country, and now the time is ripe, presenting the best opportunity to slay Gu Qingfeng!"

At this point.

Void Aspect Divine Master paused, a strong intent to kill emerging.

"With the combined might of six half-step immortals, dealing with Gu Qingfeng should be no issue, but to prevent intervention from the human side, I will deploy other divine lords to assist in seizing the moment.

And what you must do is, within the shortest time, kill Gu Qingfeng, utterly annihiliate his divine soul—"

"Remember!"

"You must annihilate his divine soul completely!"

"This prodigy holds Underworld heritage; failing to utterly obliterate all his divine soul may leave residual threats!"

Finally, Void Aspect Divine Master added a stern reminder.

Though an immortal, he had to regard the Underworld with caution.

With Gu Qingfeng holding immortal heritage, Void Aspect Divine Master dared not be negligent.

If the opponent escaped to the Underworld, the plan to eradicate him would become a laughingstock.

After preparing so long, a failed outcome wasn't something Void Aspect Divine Master wanted to witness.

Hearing Void Aspect Divine Master's words, the six ancient divine lords bowed and accepted the order.

"We obey!"

Among them.

Taixu Divine Master's eyes gleamed with cold killing intent.

This killing intent wasn't just towards Tianji God Lord, but also aimed at Gu Qingfeng.

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