Chapter 910: Tacit Understanding Among the Leaders

All parties are making arrangements.

On Su Yu's side, arrangements are also underway.

The Forbidden Grounds Assembly is tomorrow.

What is the objective this time?

What is the core aim?

All of this requires a clear decision.

In any endeavor, there must be a goal; completing the goal is the primary task. For instance, killing the Lord of Fallen Soul Valley is not for the sake of killing itself, but for Su Yu's advancement, for a single annihilation, to open the path of life and death.

Previously, disguising as Sun and Moon was to seize the initiative in killing techniques.

But this time, up to this moment, Su Yu and the Civil King have not yet determined the main objective, because there are too many variables.

At this moment, the Civil King looks toward Wen Yu, who is still devouring the Great Dao over there—soon, probably by tonight, it will be complete.

Once Wen Yu succeeds, the Forbidden Grounds Assembly will be nearly upon them.

Now, the Civil King turns to Su Yu: "As I said before, our goal is to provoke conflict between the Heavenly Gate and the Human Gate... or with the Forbidden Grounds. What is your opinion?"

Su Yu ponders for a moment, then speaks: "I have no objections to that, but I add two points! First, Wen Yu must become the Law, one of the leaders of the Heavenly Gate!"

If this can be achieved, the Civil King also hopes for it.

He nods.

Su Yu continues: "Second, kill the Immortal Ancestor!"

The Civil King's expression shifts slightly as he looks at Su Yu. Su Yu says gravely: "We must grant the Nether Lord the qualification for annihilation! If he can annihilate and revive, first, he can die once—if a 35-path being dies once... that might allow him to slay a powerful enemy! Second, after one revival, the Nether Lord can intimidate those Forbidden Grounds Lords, deterring them from plotting against him again! Third, it will also draw the Nether Lord closer to us. Right now, he has been helping us solve problems, but without any benefit!"

Su Yu says solemnly: "He has helped us several times, out of consideration that we are all beings of the myriad realms, but are we really that familiar with him?"

Su Yu shakes his head: "Not like me... no choice! If I didn't know you, I wouldn't bother with you! As for him, he could have chosen not to participate. The reason he got involved in the first place was for the annihilation and reincarnation of life and death! That was his initial goal. Now,

we have placed him in a position where he is a target for all, even clashing with Kong... so we must find a way to help him achieve annihilation!"

The Civil King sighs with emotion: "You may have various flaws, but... for this alone, his help to you is not in vain!"

Kill the Immortal Ancestor!

Easy to say, but in reality, gathering a group of Forbidden Grounds Lords is extremely difficult!

One misstep, and everything Su Yu has arranged and hidden before will be wasted.

Su Yu smiles: "If we can kill the Immortal Ancestor and let the Nether Lord gain the qualification for annihilation, then this plan will be a great victory, not a loss at all—even if it exposes everyone's identities, it's worth it!"

Su Yu looks at them, then at the Martial King: "My teacher once told me that when necessary, one can pay a price to win over a third party and strike at the opponent! The Nether Lord has a basis for cooperation with us, so we cannot let him suffer a loss!"

"I have become a 32-path, the Martial King has annihilated once, the Civil King has rescued Wen Yu, and Wen Yu has devoured the heavens... thus, everyone's goals for coming to the Heavenly Gate have been fulfilled!"

"Therefore... now, we need to help the Nether Lord achieve his goal!"

Su Yu says firmly: "I even think we should make killing the Immortal Ancestor the sole objective of this operation! Everything else is incidental. If we truly fail, then let failure be failure!"

"When we, as a group, unite for a single goal—just to kill one Forbidden Grounds Lord—the probability of success is very high!"

Su Yu says earnestly: "Even if those Forbidden Grounds Lords knew our plan, they would never imagine that we have hidden so much, only to kill one person in the end... Do you believe that? Would anyone else? So... that no one believes it is the best choice!"

The Civil King ponders and nods: "All of this is brought by you; you can make the decision!"

The Martial King chuckles slyly: "Old Second Wen has always been the backroom strategist. Since he says so... I have no objection to your words! But... Su Yu, don't forget me either. On my end... think of something. I feel that the 32-path is within my reach too... What do you think?"

Su Yu smiles.

Not to mention, the Martial King could have entered the 32-path long ago, if not for merging his Dao with Su Yu, he would have advanced already.

But this merging caused his strength to decline. However, after annihilation, he broke through that barrier. Now, he is still at the 31-path; to enter the 32-path, what he lacks is not insight, but martial force!

"Then add another goal: kill the Martial Lord!"

Su Yu smiles, "The Lord of the Martial Domain! Kill him, and you can directly devour his Great Dao power. You have no issues with insight—swallow it, and you will advance immediately!"

Su Yu looks at the Civil King: "The Martial King is right; everything must be based on strengthening our own side. So our third goal is to kill the Martial Lord! Help the Martial King break through! As for you, Civil King..."

Su Yu smiles: "It's a pity your heaven is not here; otherwise, you wouldn't need to say anything—you'd be a Supergrade directly!"

The Civil King smiles, then suddenly looks into the distance and says softly: "Wait a moment, no rush. Big Brother should have some arrangements... the Book Spirit... might be coming!"

Su Yu's heart stirs, and he quickly nods: "Possible! He has been active around the Celestial Dome Mountain and knows the situation. Last time your boot exploded and the heavens shook, he might have seen it. Moreover, we summoned the Triple Heavens—he must know about that. Based on this... it is possible that he will find a way to send the Book Spirit directly. Then you will grasp the core of the heavens and can openly use the power of the heavens!"

The Civil King nods and adds: "Also, on the Heavenly Gate's side, they can now block two heavens... the third is difficult. So among the three of us, only one can succeed in summoning... What do you think?"

"You do it!"

Su Yu says directly: "I will discuss this with the Nether Lord. Because you lack a heaven, you are not a Supergrade. The gap between Supergrade and non-Supergrade is significant. At the critical moment, we will summon the heavens... to let your heaven enter!"

The Heavenly Gate can now block two heavens; the third is somewhat more difficult.

Su Yu continues: "Also, the Eternal Life Mountain can approach the Celestial Dome Mountain... at the critical moment, it might draw the assistance of the Human Emperor! He may not need to descend, but if his heaven's power spreads, it might block the Heavenly Gate for a while and release another heaven for us... This opportunity can be given to the Nether Lord."

Pity, still one heaven short.

Su Yu suddenly freezes—Blue Sky!

Right!

The Human Emperor wants to send the Book Spirit... likely entrusting it to Blue Sky. Then Blue Sky... could he serve as one heaven, together with the Human Emperor, setting up two heavens, attacking from inside and out, forcing the Heavenly Gate to release Su Yu and the others' heaven power?

The thought flickers, but Su Yu says nothing.

Because this requires a great deal of tacit understanding. Communication is inconvenient now; everyone acts on tacit understanding rather than plans. Tacit understanding... depends on how the Human Emperor handles it, how he deploys his forces.

The Civil King speaks: "Then the goals are set! As for specific matters, it's hard to arrange—we'll act according to circumstances. Rigid plans may not be useful. But for you, will you disguise as Sun and Moon, or go as yourself?"

Su Yu cannot be in two places at once; all are strong—too easy to expose!

"As myself!"

Su Yu says: "I have greater fame. Only a few know about Sun and Moon. If I disguise as Sun and Moon and don't appear myself... that would cause trouble and give me no say!"

The Civil King nods.

Then it is decided.

"Then Tai Shan and I will slip out tonight?"

In the past, he never needed to ask anyone's opinion, but now he still has to consult Su Yu.

This guy—not necessarily smarter than him—but the key is that many things require Su Yu to make connections, like with the Nether Lord, who is not very willing to deal with the Civil King and the others.

Su Yu... does an excellent job as a social butterfly!

Of course, he earned it himself, through battle.

Earlier, when the Nether Lord was trapped, if Su Yu hadn't gone to rescue him—risking everything—the Nether Lord would have been gracious not to kill him, let alone help. Such a spirit of adventure is not something everyone possesses.

Returning a favor with a peach for a plum—easy to say, hard to do.

So even the Civil King feels that Su Yu, when it comes to enemies aside, absolutely does his best for those who help him. This is evident from his willingness to go to any lengths to save Wen Yu.

Toward the Nether Lord, whose attitude was unclear, he also risked his life... Such a person may be troublesome, but once truly allied, he is very generous!

Perhaps this is also Su Yu's unique charm.

Those who hate him, hate him to death.

"One of our own, with him here, as long as he hasn't died yet, everyone can rest easy."

A young man in his twenties, having made such a name for himself—at this moment, King Wen could somewhat understand. Everyone who had worked with Su Yu felt the same: he was reliable!

Before he fell in battle, you never had to worry about him abandoning you. Even if you weren't all that familiar, as long as you stood with him in the same camp, he would give his all.

Thus, even though Su Yu was sharp-tongued, domineering, and arrogant... everyone still trusted him.

At this moment, even King Wen vaguely felt this.

Su Yu was born to be a leader!

It was the same feeling he had when he first met Xing Yu.

Others thought Su Yu resembled King Wen, but King Wen himself felt that Su Yu actually resembled Xing Yu!

And this feeling, after spending time together, wasn't unique to King Wen. Many others had it too. Long ago, someone had said that Su Yu was a fusion of King Wen and the Human Emperor.

Now, having finished the serious business, King Wen couldn't help but tease: "Your lineage—it's got nothing to do with my big brother, does it?"

He knew Su Yu's bloodline, faintly connected to the Wen line, but it was just a joke, amusing.

Su Yu smiled: "If the Human Emperor had descendants, I wonder... which woman was involved with him?"

He looked at King Wen, his gaze meaningful.

King Wen's expression shifted slightly, and he suddenly turned to King Wu.

King Wu was bewildered at first, then his face changed drastically!

"Tai Shan!"

With a low shout, King Wu trembled and quickly defended himself: "I didn't, don't talk nonsense, really, I didn't give those to Su Yu..."

Good heavens, a self-betrayal!

King Wen wanted to spit blood, truly wished he could slap King Wu to death, grinding his teeth: "Just you wait!"

Furious!

Damn it, you must have given Su Yu some of those recordings you made back then, you bastard, you sold me out!

I asked for them many times and never got them, and you gave them to Su Yu?

Are you even human?

You've betrayed our bond!

King Wu looked helplessly at Su Yu, who shrugged: "I didn't say anything!"

King Wu was on the verge of tears.

Nonsense!

You looked at Wen the Second like that, and he's too smart not to guess.

Just then, a laugh sounded beside them, and a voice giggled: "Brother, I haven't seen them yet. I want to see how you look in women's clothes—are you pretty or not?"

"..."

"Get lost!"

King Wen snorted. Su Yu teased: "That's not interesting. I caught something even better last time—wow, that was explosive!"

"What?"

"Can I see it?"

"Su Yu, show us!"

Even King Wu was now intrigued, leaning in to ask.

King Wen shot Su Yu a fierce glance and quickly changed the subject: "Ayu, you succeeded?"

"Of course, a small matter!"

Wen Yu laughed: "At this point, it was bound to succeed. But I'm sorry to disappoint everyone..."

She sighed regretfully: "I didn't fully devour the Heavenly Dao, and the Law consumed a lot of the world's power, so I didn't reach expectations. I'm barely at 34 Dao power now!"

Barely reached 34 Dao.

Were they excited?

No, they weren't.

Because originally, the Law had wielded seventy percent of the world's power, close to 33 Dao. If he had devoured Wen Yu, he might have become a 35 Dao, even 36 Dao powerhouse!

But Wen Yu, because she hadn't devoured everything, had barely reached 34 Dao.

At this level, even a single Dao difference would require countless time and effort to strengthen herself.

Seeing everyone silent, Wen Yu said awkwardly: "Actually, if I had devoured it all, maybe... maybe I could have entered 35 Dao, but..."

Su Yu sighed: "It's fine! I understand your thoughts. Walking your own path makes sense. Gobbling it all up might strengthen you temporarily, but it causes more trouble later. We're all cultivators; we know this truth."

Wen Yu felt embarrassed: "Don't you think... I shouldn't be worrying about the future at a time like this?"

At this moment, even gaining one more Dao would be good, yet she chose to give it up.

Su Yu shook his head: "No, this is just the beginning, a small scene. The Three Gates aren't even open yet, so why rush? 34 Dao is not bad, about the same as my dual-heaven unity. Actually, it's quite good. Among the Lords of the Forbidden Lands, few have such combat power. I think the Immortal Ancestor is at most your equal."

Su Yu didn't dwell on it: "You're impersonating the Law. You know the Law well, so I don't need to teach you anything. You heard what we just said. The target is clear!"

Su Yu said solemnly: "If you can't impersonate him... then kill him outright! First target: Immortal Ancestor! Second: Martial Ancestor!"

The few exchanged glances and nodded.

Su Yu stood up and walked out. Wen Yu, seeing him leave, hurriedly said: "Don't you want to eat something before you go?"

"..."

Eat nothing!

King Wen couldn't help but smile, stood up, and followed with King Wu, saying as he walked: "Tai Shan and I will guard the perimeter. We'll keep up the pretense of waiting to rescue Wen Yu."

Wen Yu, seeing them all leave, quickly said: "Wait, if something goes wrong, do we have an evacuation plan?"

None of them turned back; they just waved dismissively.

Wen Yu was speechless: "I'm serious!"

King Wen's laughter came from afar: "Inside the gate, there's no way to evacuate. Just wait and see if your big brother Xing Yu has a plan. If he can arrange our evacuation, then we have a chance. Otherwise, inside or outside the gate, we have to go through the Heavenly Gate. See if Xing Yu has thought of that and arranged for Tongtian to pick us up... Otherwise, we can't get out!"

This was beyond their control!

Tongtian was built by him, the Human Emperor, and others, originally meant to pierce through the Three Gates. He didn't know how it was now, whether it could break through the Heavenly Gate to guide them out. Otherwise, they could only evacuate within the gate.

Inside the gate, it didn't matter where they fled.

For the strong, there was no difference.

At this moment, it was once again a test of tacit understanding, a test of the Human Emperor. Had the Human Emperor made arrangements? Had he prepared? Had he considered all this and found a way to guide them away?

...

At that very moment.

The Human Emperor was indeed making arrangements. As the ruler of all under heaven, he naturally had his own means and abilities. He had long arranged for Tongtian, but it wasn't yet perfected.

After urging the Lord of Tianshan Peak, the Human Emperor continued busying himself with the aftermath.

As in those days!

The skilled warrior wins no resounding fame!

Back then, the Four Extremes Human King’s name shook the heavens, yet no one spoke of the Human Emperor’s illustrious battle achievements, for his battle achievements were indeed unremarkable—but without him, at the start, no one had the strength to conquer the Ten Thousand Realms!

It was precisely because he orchestrated from behind the scenes that humanity unified the Ten Thousand Realms in ancient times.

He became humanity’s first and only emperor to unite all races.

Even Su Yu failed to do so!

Because Su Yu was too rigid—he drove all races away, or else annihilated them, rather than unifying them.

At this moment, the Human Emperor swiftly found one person: Tongtian.

“Idle again?”

He grabbed Tongtian Hou, who was utterly helpless—don’t keep grabbing me like I’m your son, what do you want?

“Not idle…”

“Less nonsense!”

Tongtian Hou wanted to cry—I hadn’t even spoken, just answered a single sentence.

Before he could say anything, the world spun, and the next moment, another person appeared beside him. “Follow me!”

Ming Wang quickly followed.

As the Human Emperor flew, he said, “Now, chaos may soon erupt inside the gate. One day inside equals three days outside… Within three days, chaos will come! The outcome of chaos is that all the strong might surround and kill Su Yu and the others…”

Ming Wang couldn’t help asking, “What’s the situation now?”

“What situation?”

The Human Emperor laughed: “They’ve killed a few Supremes. Now Su Yu might be impersonating Fa of Yongsheng Mountain—the one who imprisoned Wen Yu… And now they’re about to convene a meeting of all Supremes, maybe pull off something big!”

A gasp!

Tongtian Hou also gasped!

The Human Emperor continued, “I’ve made arrangements for Wu Huang’s side. My Heavenly Gate can’t move now… The only one that can move is your Heavenly Gate!”

Ming Wang said gravely, “My Heavenly Gate was also being watched before…”

“Not this time—everyone’s gone to Su Yu’s side!”

The Human Emperor smiled, “Even if some stay behind, they’re small fry, no need to worry! Now, I’m considering one thing, Tongtian…”

He looked at Tongtian Hou and said solemnly, “Can you support a Supreme true body crossing?”

“This…”

Tongtian Hou hesitated, “I’ve worked hard, recently reached the peak of the Third Rank, and I’m already at Seven Paths! If I cooperate with Ming Wang, I think I can still manage to guide a 25-Path strong one…”

Ming Wang was no weakling either, now with 23-Path power, though of course not comparable to those inside the gate.

The Four Extremes Human King, Ming Wang had always handled logistics and hadn’t opened the heavens, so his strength wasn’t great—mainly because he’d spent little time by the River of Time.

Ming Wang was close to entering the 24th Path, having recently been following the Human Emperor.

“25 Paths?”

The Human Emperor frowned, “Far from enough! This time, you might need to guide multiple 32-Path ones, including Su Yu! And even guide their world power… Su Yu should have opened the heavens over there!”

“To put it more severely… you might need to guide a 35-Path strong one carrying a world!”

Tongtian Hou rolled his eyes, “Then let me die!”

The Human Emperor grabbed his neck, “You, a lecherous old man, rolling your eyes like that?”

“…”

Tongtian Hou, choked, wanted to cry and said helplessly, “Your Majesty, I really can’t! I’m too weak. You said it yourself—without the Three Gates opening, I can’t grow strong. How can I guide? I’ll definitely be burst apart!”

The Human Emperor fell into thought. Soon, he arrived near the Earth Gate.

The Earth Gate vanished instantly.

But the Human Emperor, with a fierce aura, struck the void, and the Earth Gate reappeared. The Human Emperor said gravely, “Why run? Let’s make a deal!”

“A deal? We just made one…”

The Earth Gate trembled violently!

You just made a deal with me!

“No, another deal!”

The Human Emperor said solemnly, “My people are fighting inside the Heavenly Gate and may need to withdraw soon. This false gate lacks some gate power. I don’t ask for much—forcefully elevate him to the 16th Path…”

Boom!

The Earth Gate suddenly erupted with powerful aura!

War!

Too outrageous!

Forcefully elevate this false gate to the 16th Path? Was it possible?

It was!

Tongtian grew strong by devouring gates, but the cost to the Earth Gate would be immense. Rather than that, it might as well fight—even if the Earth Gate hadn’t fully awakened yet, it could just fall into deep slumber!

Too outrageous!

This was truly unbearable, unacceptable!

The Human Emperor said sternly, “Why rage? I said it’s a deal. You’re the weakest of the Three Gates; sooner or later, the other two will destroy you. A deal might make you stronger!”

“What do you offer in trade?”

The Human Emperor thought for a moment and said, “There are two choices: now and the future. If you want it now, I’ll give you several Paths of power above the 16th Path to replenish your consumption!”

The Earth Gate stirred slightly, “And the future?”

“The future… In the future, when my people come out, they’ll likely bring some treasures—like the corpse of a Supreme, or they might have killed Kong, or slain Shi… You know these fellows, right? Of course, the outcome is uncertain. When they come out, you can choose one treasure!”

The Earth Gate quaked, “Your people are fighting Kong and the others?”

Of course the Earth Gate knew!

In the era of the Heavenly Gate’s destruction, countless strong ones in the Earth Gate died, and it itself was severely wounded, falling into slumber again. Even after countless ages, it hadn’t recovered to its peak—otherwise, there would be no cracks.

Cracks were not a good thing.

Those top existences were fighting the Human Emperor’s people?

“What, can’t it be? You know the Lord of the Dead, right? He’s working for me now…”

“Impossible!”

“Believe it or not. Then you can choose the 16th-Path power—I’ll get a few to replenish your vitality. Your loss won’t be too great.”

“And if I refuse?”

The Earth Gate did not wish to agree!

The Human Emperor said calmly, "You may refuse! I know what you're thinking now—I am wounded, and you think I cannot touch you! But... think carefully. Do not push me. If you push me too far, it will do you no good either!"

The Earth Gate rippled slightly, a sign of disdain.

And at that very moment,

within the Heavenly Dome Mountain, the Human Emperor suddenly said, "Dome, I feel my strength has fully returned. Try striking me with a fist, across the Heavenly Gate, and see if you can harm me!"

"Idiot, get lost!"

The Lord of Heavenly Dome Mountain cursed!

Are you an idiot?

I have nothing better to do!

"Trash!"

The Human Emperor sneered: "Weakling! Useless! No wonder the Human Gate wants to recruit you as a thug... you are born to be a thug, a waste. I said, I give you a chance to punch me, and you dare not... I give you the chance, and you still dare not. What are you if not useless?"

Damn!

This is too much!

You asked for it!

"Go to hell!"

A heaven-shaking sword aura rippled out from the projection of the Heavenly Gate, though greatly suppressed—yet Dome was far too powerful!

...

At the same time,

the Human Emperor looked at the Earth Gate and said coldly, "You refuse to take the hint when it's offered, do you? Dome, give him a sword strike!"

"Go to hell!"

Even through the void, through the portal, that furious shout could be heard!

The next moment, a sword aura erupted from the Human Emperor's body!

Boom!

The sword aura shot straight toward the Earth Gate, as if to destroy everything. The Earth Gate was greatly alarmed: "Dome?"

Boom!

It could not move, could not evade far enough, and was struck directly by this sword!

On the portal, a surge of overwhelming power exploded!

Boom!

The thunderous sound echoed across heaven and earth, reverberating through the world within the Earth Gate. In an instant, the already-cracked Earth Gate gained another fissure. The gate opened for a fleeting moment, and the sword light plunged into the Earth Gate!

The Human Emperor's voice was cold, spreading through the Earth Gate: "You creatures inside the Earth Gate, I await your emergence!"

Hum!

That sword aura pierced through heaven and earth. Some unlucky one, who had drawn near the edge of the Earth Gate, let out a scream—a Ruler of Laws was instantly slain!

How strong was Dome?

Thirty-six Daos!

Even across the Heavenly Gate, this sword strike possessed power close to the Super-tier. The Earth Gate bore seventy percent of it; the remaining thirty percent was roughly thirty Daos in strength.

Under that single sword, several ancient beasts near the Earth Gate were torn apart!

"Human Emperor!"

The Earth Gate trembled again!

Damn!

You again?

Last time, a single punch killed many, scaring everyone away from approaching. They thought that since nothing had happened for a while, some restless ones wanted to take a look—and now, disaster struck again!

At this moment, from the depths of Chaos, the Chaos Lord's furious voice rang out: "Xingyu! Do not push us too far!"

We have not yet broken out, yet you have already attacked the Earth Gate twice!

The Human Emperor's cold shout also echoed: "Are you human? 'Push us too far'? The Earth Gate wants to emerge... and the first thing it will do is annihilate you!"

"Hmph!"

Silence.

No more words.

Some were indeed intimidated. They had all said there were no strong beings left in the myriad realms... yet the Human Emperor had brazenly attacked the Earth Gate twice!

The next moment, the Earth Gate sealed itself completely, cutting off all sound.

And now, another sword scar appeared on the Earth Gate, accompanied by a trace of fury: "Xingyu!"

The Earth Gate rippled violently!

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The Human Emperor said coldly, "You can try again if you wish! Dome has already reached an agreement with me. He is searching for his Heaven-Opening Sword and will soon gather all its fragments. You are now extremely solid and hard to destroy, but let's see if he can shatter you once he obtains the Heaven-Opening Sword! Do not be ungrateful!"

"The Heaven-Opening Sword?"

The Earth Gate quaked—the sword that opened the heavens!

"Yes, it is in the hands of the Great Sage Hongtian!"

The Human Emperor said coldly, "Did you think my words about killing Kong and Shi were a joke? Among the four great powers inside the Heavenly Gate—Kong, Shi, Dome, and the Lord of the Dead—two now serve me. Do you wish to taste an attack from the Dead Dao? Have you truly not felt the successive tremors of heaven and earth? The threefold heavens are jointly attacking the Heavenly Gate—have you not sensed it? Right now, I am dealing with the Heavenly Gate and the Human Gate, and I have no time for you. Do not be so foolish as to refuse a favor!"

The Earth Gate was deeply aggrieved!

At this moment, it spoke with some anger: "If it were in the old days... even if Dome came, what could he do? Do not think that Dome and the like are invincible..."

The Human Emperor said flatly, "At least now, they can deal with you!"

"..."

Yes, now they could!

At this moment, the Earth Gate was furious, but... helpless!

"Very well..."

"No!"

The Human Emperor said coldly, "Just now, the price was raised to sixteen Daos. Now it needs to be eighteen Daos, as punishment for your refusal!"

"You..."

The Human Emperor frowned: "Do you want to try again?"

The Earth Gate felt the sword energy on its portal and was somewhat resigned. At this moment, it had not yet fully awakened—only partially—and enduring such attacks repeatedly... would it ever awaken?

Moreover, it had sensed the fluctuations from the Dead Realm, many times now!

These fellows are indeed attacking the Heavenly Gate!

Since that is so... the Earth Gate once again chose to compromise, and said in a low voice: "Then... eighteen paths!"

"Which plan do you choose?"

"You gave me the power of sixteen paths, but it's nothing—too low a level... Do I have any other choice? I can only choose the latter... the future! I hope... you won't break your word!"

He truly had no choice!

Because giving him the power of sixteen paths was of little use; at his stage, it could hardly restore anything.

Now, even borrowing the power of sixteen paths, Su Yu could no longer improve much.

Rather than choosing the power of sixteen paths, it was better to choose the future... perhaps the other party would deliver?

Though he held little hope.

Only then did the Human King reveal a smile: "Then, pleasant cooperation! Tongtian, enter the Earth Gate, devour the power of the Great Path! Devour the power of the gate!"

At that moment, Tongtian was utterly stunned!

This works?

Wow, the Human King really delivers!

Finding a real gate for me to devour!

My heavens!

The next moment, Tongtian Hou exclaimed excitedly: "Father! Human King Father!"

"..."

Go to hell!

The Human King was speechless—this thing truly has milk and calls it mother!

But Tongtian Hou cared nothing for that, trembling with excitement, instantly merging into the Earth Gate, ecstatic beyond measure. The Human King was truly impressive; he had thought the Yu King was impressive before, but now it seemed... the real father was better—look, he found a real gate for me to eat!

And the Human King, secretly letting out a breath, now ignored the Earth Gate and quickly transmitted a message to Qiong: "Not bad, that sword almost wounded me—quite good! I expended no small effort to neutralize that sword. Qiong, it seems you are even stronger than before, quite formidable!"

At this moment, Qiong looked smug and sneered: "You think you're worthy to fight me? Your injuries are not healed, and I wounded you from afar. Wait until I leave the Heavenly Gate, and I'll cut you down with one sword!"

Now you know how formidable I am?

Daring to provoke me!

Having said that, he suddenly burst into arrogant laughter: "See? Not only are you no match for me, but even the Law obediently moved the Eternal Life Mountain here! When I give an order, who dares to disobey?"

The Human King sighed: "You do have some face. Hongtian even wanted to use you as a hired thug... his tone was no small thing."

At this moment, Tianqiong felt his prestige had reached its peak!

The Human King conceded, and the Law obediently moved the Eternal Life Mountain here. Within this gate, who dared not give Qiong face?

And that so-called Hongtian Great Sage actually wanted him to be a hired thug... a toad yawning—what a big mouth!

The next moment, he sneered: "Wait until I cut him down!"

Arrogant fool!

You think you're worthy to subdue me?

You even want me to fight for you—utterly ridiculous!

If I don't cut you down and reclaim my sword body, I would be unworthy of my own strength and status!

At this moment, the Lord of Tianqiong Mountain suddenly felt that the Human King sometimes spoke with great reason!

...

And the Human King, now ignoring him, stealthily observed the Eternal Life Mountain moving from afar. Recently, he had tried to project a faint shadow over, and Tianqiong, in a good mood, had not stopped him!

Excellent!

The plan was proceeding smoothly!

"If Tongtian enters the eighteenth path here, cooperating with Old Five on the twenty-third path... no, I must expend some effort to move Old Five to the twenty-fourth or even twenty-fifth path... that way, it should be enough for some strong ones to withdraw!"

Originally, there was no such urgency, but then... damn it, Su Yu went in and soon entered the thirty-second path, beyond his imagination. Tongtian clearly could no longer support Su Yu's departure.

Now, he could only forcibly borrow power and make the Earth Gate act.

Fortunately, this Qiong fellow had been deeply influenced by him and trusted him more and more.

At this moment, the Human King calculated everything: I can only do this much now. You all must be extremely careful!

The next moment, one forbidden land after another rapidly converged here... The Human King quickly vanished—the Assembly of Forbidden Lands was about to begin!