Di Wentian left, but his words echoed in everyone's ears, causing them all to feel a sudden chill down their spines.
Indeed, the Life Essence was extraordinary. It contained Supreme-level existences, which had even caused the Emperor Thought Body of the Ancient Nether Emperor to be helpless back then, forcing it to flee to other domains. Its whereabouts remained unknown to this day, and it had most likely dissipated between heaven and earth. After all, it was merely an Emperor Thought Body and could not endure forever.
Similarly, there was another supreme existence that had once trapped the Ancient Nether Emperor's Emperor Thought Body with a Heaven and Earth Cauldron. It was suspected to be an Ancient Monarch, and a peerless existence even among Ancient Monarchs. Although its whereabouts were unknown, the fact that such an existence was present indicated that the Life Essence was far from simple.
Had they not seen the eight Rotten Gods and Demons, comparable to Divine King Ancients, leading countless God Demons to protect it?
If they shattered the Life Essence at all costs, they might be able to kill the Battle Saint King, but the consequences would be equally severe. It would completely turn these Rotten Gods and Demons against them, posing a tremendous threat to the alien races.
After all, the eight Rotten Gods and Demons were each comparable to Divine King Ancients. Once provoked, all the alien races combined would have no choice but to flee.
Whether it was the peerless existence capable of transforming into a Heaven and Earth Cauldron to trap the Ancient Nether Emperor's Emperor Thought Body, or the numerous Rotten Gods and Demons, none were forces the current alien races could contend with.
Mo Shitian's expression was somewhat ugly. Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to acknowledge this point.
As for Di Wentian's final warning, Mo Shitian also wore a grim expression. Di Wentian, the son of an ancient emperor, possessed unfathomable cultivation. Unless absolutely necessary, he was unwilling to provoke him.
Within the Mythical Ruins Land, the pursuit of the Life Essence continued for a full day and night.
For these powerhouses, all of whom were at least at the Great Power level or above, a day and night was enough to traverse billions of li.
At this moment, the Life Essence suddenly stopped, ceasing its flight. This caused everyone to pause in surprise, seemingly not understanding why it had stopped so abruptly. However, for all of them, this was also a tremendous opportunity.
"Take action! Trap the Life Essence! Let's seize it together!"
Numerous imperial clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domain powerhouses charged forward. Simultaneously, the many Rotten Gods and Demons also rushed over.
Especially the eight leading Rotten Gods and Demons, each of whom summoned their weapons. Cursed power manifested as dark light, and countless Rotten Gods and Demons followed behind them, determined to protect the Life Essence at all costs.
Whoosh—
The Life Essence moved, not to escape, but to plunge deep into the earth, disappearing from sight in the blink of an eye.
"Hmph! Don't even think about escaping!"
Seeing this, the various imperial clans, Immortal Clans, Mythical Emperor Domain forces, and Rotten Gods and Demons all fiercely charged into the depths of the earth.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Many among them forcefully attacked, blasting the earth.
Boom—
With a terrifying roar, the earth suddenly split open, revealing a massive Abyss Chasm, a hundred thousand li wide and stretching for who knew how many tens of thousands of li. It stretched across the land like a giant maw torn open between heaven and earth, appearing extremely sinister and terrifying.
Within it, the Life Essence was like a boundless, radiant great sun, so conspicuous that the powerhouses instantly detected its location.
"The Life Essence is at the very bottom! After it!"
Roar—
At the deepest part of the Abyss Chasm, the powerhouses saw the Life Essence plunge to the very bottom and immediately gave chase.
However, before they could truly descend, they felt an extremely terrifying aura emanating from the deepest part of the Abyss Chasm. This feeling was as if they were being watched by a peerless, malevolent being. Everyone felt a chill down their spines, unable to utter a word, their hearts pounding fiercely.
Even the several Divine King Ancients felt an immense, heartfelt pressure, sensing their own insignificance like ants.
Then, from the deepest part of the Abyss Chasm, two enormous purple rays of light appeared, rapidly expanding into two purple eyes larger than stars, gazing out from the depths.
Everyone's hearts pounded fiercely, even Divine King realm figures were no exception, feeling a terror that originated from the depths of their souls.
"What is this?"
"Why do I feel such fear? This sensation is like encountering an Ancient Monarch, but it feels even more intense!"
The Divine Kings of the heavens all felt terror. This feeling was far too dreadful.
"You, trespassing into the Emperor Burial Abyss, shall die!"
A cold voice echoed within the Abyss Chasm, carrying boundless killing intent. An extremely terrifying pressure completely permeated the area, akin to the Emperor Thought Body of the Ancient Nether Emperor and that other peerless existence that had left earlier due to the battle over the Life Essence. It made everyone feel the threat of death.
"Senior, please forgive us! We had no intention of trespassing into the Emperor Burial Abyss!"
A Divine King hastily spoke up. The name Emperor Burial Abyss shook their very souls. Even without knowing its origins, merely its name and the many things it implied suggested that this abyss was likely a supreme place that had once buried ancient emperors.
How terrifying an existence slumbering within the Emperor Burial Abyss must be went without saying—it was absolutely beyond normal comprehension.
Perhaps it was a terrifying existence that could be considered a powerhouse even among Ancient Monarchs.
"Die!"
The Primordial Sin Beast below gave them no chance. A roar erupted, instantly transforming into the most terrifying storm that swept out. The Divine King who had spoken was immediately engulfed by the storm, then shattered to pieces, exploding and utterly annihilated between heaven and earth.
The vast, destructive storm contained absolute destructive power, surpassing everything, utterly beyond normal comprehension, impacting the powerhouses with such force.
Left with no choice, whether from the imperial clans, Immortal Clans, Mythical Emperor Domain, or the Rotten Gods and Demons side, all fiercely attacked, unleashing a sky-covering barrage of assaults that descended upon the destructive storm, colliding and mutually annihilating.
Even so, many powerhouses were injured, mostly young talents who had recently stepped into the Great Power realm. Many had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths, their hearts trembling.
Before such a terrifying existence, even the mighty Great Powers were little more than ants, easily exterminated.
At this moment, the Life Essence finally fell before the Primordial Sin Beast.
The Primordial Sin Beast looked at the Life Essence but did not attack. There was not even a hint of joy in its eyes; instead, it held a trace of wariness. Gazing at the Life Essence, it said, "You... are finally about to awaken as well?"