Peerless Dragon Sovereign

Chapter 673 673: Chu Nan's Recruitment

"Jiang Meier! She has truly stepped into the Nine Heavens realm!"

At first, when Bai Youyou said Jiang Meier had crossed into the Nine Heavens, everyone believed it. However, after Bai Youyou's betrayal, they thought she was lying to them.

But when Jiang Meier came out with the aura of the Nine Heavens, they had no choice but to believe!

Jiang Meier's Nine Heavens pressure was released, instantly terrifying a group of Slaying Emperors. After all, the reputation of a Nine Heavens Martial Artist was too overwhelming; even someone who had just entered could easily slay the strongest of the Eight Heavens Martial Artists.

The Slaying Emperors showed various expressions, and with a Nine Heavens Martial Artist appearing beside Chu Nan, the power balance between the two sides changed dramatically.

Even though the First Slaying Emperor was of the Nine Heavens, he wasn't at the peak of it. He might be stronger than Jiang Meier but only to a limited extent.

If both sides fought, neither would be able to do anything to the other.

Apart from the Nine Heavens Martial Artist, the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall was left with Chu Nan, Bai Youyou, and a Dragon Beast—three peak Eight Heavens battle forces—along with Zhi Polang, who was of the Seven Heavens. Although their numbers were less than the Slaughter Emperor Sect's, their overall quality far exceeded it.

At this point, the Slaughter Emperor Sect only had the Second Slaying Emperor left at the peak of the Eight Heavens.

If a fight really broke out, it was uncertain who would emerge victorious.

Some people even started to consider whether to cooperate with Chu Nan's side. Of course, cooperation must be on equal terms—they must not follow Chu Nan's commands.

The First Slaying Emperor also noticed this, he snorted coldly, looked at Jiang Meier, and said, "So what if you've crossed into the Nine Heavens, an initial Nine Heavens Martial Artist is still no match for me."

The First Slaying Emperor looked arrogant, he didn't regard Jiang Meier at all.

After all, in the realm of the Nine Heavens, those who just stepped in and those who are skilled are on completely different levels.

Jiang Meier laughed lightly, "First Slaying Emperor, I am indeed not your match, but I am also not here to be your opponent."

"Your real opponent is him, the Supreme Sect Leader of the Ancestor Sect, Lu Daochang!"

With these words, everyone's eyes widened, even Zhi Polang was stunned.

The void twisted, and the long-hidden figure of Lu Daochang emerged, enveloping the entire sky with the terrifying aura of a peak Nine Heavens. It was as if high mountains weighed on everyone's hearts.

In their understanding, a peak Nine Heavens Martial Artist was the strongest existence in the Celestial Crossing Realm, even the First Slaying Emperor was definitely not his match.

The reason the Royal Family was so powerful was because they had a peak Nine Heavens expert and a powerful heavenly-grade Spirit Martial.

That's why the Qin Kingdom could stand undefeated in the Celestial Crossing Realm, with no one daring to provoke them.

Although the Slaughter Emperor Sect claimed to be the number one in dark arts in the Celestial Crossing Realm, they never had the guts to assassinate a peak Nine Heavens Martial Artist.

Once you step into the peak of Nine Heavens, you are essentially on a different level than other Martial Artists. If it weren't for the suppression of cultivation limits in the Celestial Crossing Realm, preventing breakthroughs into the One-Unity Realm,

then the distance a peak Nine Heavens Martial Artist would leave them would be unimaginable.

With Lu Daochang's appearance, even the First Slaying Emperor was visibly shaken.

No matter what, he never expected Chu Nan to bring Lu Daochang to the Southern Desert, and for Lu Daochang, a dignified peak Nine Heavens expert, to stand with Chu Nan. It was simply unbelievable.

"Well, well, well! Today has truly opened my eyes, to be able to witness the Supreme Sect Leader in person," the First Slaying Emperor's face under the mask wore a smile that did not reach his eyes, uncertain whether it was anger or fear.

The expressions of the Slaughter Emperor Sect's Martial Artists varied, their minds in constant turmoil.

If when Jiang Meier first appeared, the two sides' strengths were evenly matched, then with Lu Daochang's appearance, Chu Nan's side completely crushed the Slaughter Emperor Sect.

Others wouldn't even need to make a move; Lu Daochang alone could beat them to pieces.

It would be lucky if half of them could escape.

"Why not just surrender..." someone thought inwardly.

The Slaughter Emperor Sect appeared to be an organization, but in reality, it was very loose. Whenever a crisis came, they would scatter like birds and beasts.

After all, to many in the Slaughter Emperor Sect, their own families were more important.

The Slaughter Emperor Sect was just a temporary alliance, and as long as they wanted, they could quickly form another Slaughter Emperor Sect.

Chu Nan chuckled softly; the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall now had the absolute advantage. He believed the Slaughter Emperor Sect would make the right choice.

Chu Nan then said, "I have no intention of fighting to the death with you. As long as you are willing to cooperate and follow the orders and tasks of the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, there's a chance not only to restore your countries but also to share in numerous fortunes."

"I've seized the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall and can open it at any time. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, you'll all have the chance to enter the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall to seek opportunities and treasures."

Chu Nan first demonstrated his strength, then threatened, and finally promised benefits.

He believed the Martial Artists of the Slaughter Emperor Sect would make the right choice, seeing as the disparity in strength made the battle utterly meaningless.

The Slaying Emperors expressed varying emotions, transitioning from initial indignation to pondering, as they began to compromise internally, considering how to maximize their benefits.

They hoped to secure more opportunities in collaborating with the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall.

Yet, before Chu Nan could speak, the First Slaying Emperor interrupted their considerations, saying, "The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall harbors grand ambitions; they would have us submit and then destroy us one by one."

"The final outcome will only be our Slaughter Emperor Sect's disintegration, as Chu Nan eats away at us bit by bit."

"Have you all forgotten how the Qin Kingdom treated us in the past?"

These words were like a thunderclap, inciting fear in the Slaughter Emperor Sect.

When the Qin Kingdom first rose, they did exactly this, forming distant alliances while conquering nearby, eating away at all nations step by step until they had realized too late, by which time the Qin Kingdom had already become unstoppable, leaving them powerless to respond.

At that moment, Chu Nan and the Qin Kingdom appeared to be indistinguishable.

In an instant, all the Slaying Emperors became wary again, extinguishing any thoughts of cooperation with Chu Nan.

Chu Nan furrowed his brow as he noticed the other Slaying Emperors wavered, except for the First Slaying Emperor, who was resolutely determined to be his enemy.

This was somewhat different from what he had anticipated; was it really going to come down to resolving this with force?

He hesitated and wanted to say more to persuade the Slaying Emperors to give up their resistance, given that their common enemy was the Royal Family and Strong Race, and they were all in the barren Southern Desert.

Engaging in such conflict only pointlessly wasted lives, causing agony to their kin and delight to their enemies!

But just at that moment, the First Slaying Emperor suddenly leapt forward, shouting, "So what if he's the Supreme Sect Leader, I too have stepped into the Nine Heavens for many years. Today, I will see what you are capable of!"

Leaving no time for the other Slaying Emperors to ponder, the First Slaying Emperor broke out in attack once more.