The Golden Crow Great Power was utterly helpless. The arriving powerhouses from the All Heavens were all too formidable; any single one who appeared would require him to engage in a fierce battle. There were so many of them, exceeding several thousand, undoubtedly forming a terrifying and unbelievable lineup. Even the entire Golden Crow Emperor Clan would tremble with fear.
As they proceeded towards the central core region of the Golden Crow Emperor World, the powerhouses from the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and the Mythical Emperor Domain, while not actively releasing their auras, also made no particular effort to conceal them. This still allowed many powerful living beings to sense the fearsomeness of this group of outsiders.
The boundless earth and its billions of living beings all trembled uncontrollably.
Especially when they saw the Golden Crow clansmen walking at the front—all were renowned Golden Crow Great Powers of this world, supreme existences who usually commanded awe across vast territories, super-powerful beings who dominated their respective regions. Yet now, they seemed cowed, leading the way listlessly at the front, which deeply shocked the hearts of the Emperor World's inhabitants.
During this journey, they passed by some patrolling members of the Golden Crow Race. Witnessing this scene, they were horrified and immediately sent messages.
Even though the powerhouses from the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and the Mythical Emperor Domain intentionally tried to stop them, even raising their hands to crush several Golden Crow Race powerhouses, it was too late. Some messages still made it back to the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, causing a huge uproar.
"Foreign enemies have invaded, and not just a few—a massive group, comparable to an army, numbering in the thousands! The weakest among them are Heavenly Kings, and there are plenty of Divine Kings!"
Hearing such reports, the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, the ruling clan of the Golden Crow Emperor World, collectively drew in sharp breaths of cold air.
Such a lineup could be described as earth-shattering.
Even a powerful clan like the Golden Crow Emperor Clan felt an immense, overwhelming pressure.
Who would have thought that after the Golden Crow Emperor Clan had remained peacefully within the Origin Imperial World for so many tens of thousands of years, such a terrifying crisis would suddenly descend upon them.
"Our Golden Crow Emperor Clan has hidden within the Emperor World for many years, never venturing out. Why have we still been found in the end!"
Within the Emperor Clan, an elder sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in his tone, yet there was nothing he could do.
"Hmph, although our Golden Crow Emperor Clan has not ventured out for many tens of thousands of years, we are still an Emperor Clan. Who dares to bully our Golden Crow Emperor Clan?" an Imperial Clan Great Power spoke up, sneering coldly.
The one currently holding the authority of the Golden Crow Emperor Clan was a majestic Golden Crow Divine King figure, considered part of the contemporary younger generation with exceptional potential. His cultivation had reached the Divine King realm, yet his lifespan remained long and his blood energy vigorous.
He wore golden robes and a jade crown, exuding great majesty. His expression was exceptionally grave at this moment. "Those who come with ill intent do not come with good intentions. We must summon part of our heritage."
This suggestion was opposed by several Emperor Clan Elders. "Clan Leader, this is not the time. Some of our Divine King Supreme Elders have little lifespan left. Summoning them lightly could lead to their decay, which would be very disadvantageous."
"That's right! Our clan still has a Supreme Emperor's Weapon for suppression. What is there to fear? Once the foreign enemies invade, we can simply suppress them with the Supreme Emperor's Weapon!" another Imperial Clan Great Power spoke, one with considerable authority.
Once a Supreme Emperor's Weapon emerged, what couldn't it suppress?
But the Golden Crow Clan Leader wore a somber expression. "This matter is not so simple. Even if we summon part of our heritage, it's not certain we can resist them. You must understand, the other side is numerous. Their number of Great Powers surpasses ours, and it's highly likely they include those of the Divine King level, beings who reach the heavens."
"I can sense that they also possess powerful Emperor and Supreme Immortal bloodline power, originating from Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans. They are very powerful, and there are many of them. Currently, our clan's visible strength is difficult to match."
Hearing this, the many Elders of the Golden Crow Emperor Clan in the imperial hall wore shocked and ugly expressions. They knew the Golden Crow Clan Leader was not joking. As a Divine King of the clan, he controlled secret treasures and knew more.
"Summon the Young Divine King Ancestors who are sealed away in seclusion."
The Golden Crow Emperor Clan did not dare be careless. They immediately shattered some jade tokens, summoning the Golden Crow Emperor Clan Divine Kings who were sealed away in seclusion. They were mostly very aged, carrying an aura of decay, on the verge of passing away. They had chosen to be sealed precisely to protect the Emperor Clan's ability to continue its legacy.
Now that the Emperor Clan faced calamity, they had no choice but to emerge.
Upon learning of the situation, their aged faces were filled with gravity.
"Our clan now faces a great enemy at our borders. This junior has governed poorly and had no choice but to invite you, Ancestors, to face this together. Please forgive this junior."
The Golden Crow Clan Leader bowed respectfully, a trace of apology in his manner.
The Golden Crow Race's Divine King ancient recluses waved their hands, the aura of decay about them growing stronger. "Isn't the true purpose of us old bones surviving precisely to deal with calamities that threaten the clan's extinction? These Emperor Clans and Immortal Clans have come from afar with ill intent. If necessary, prepare everything and be ready to fight at any moment."
Even the Divine King ancient recluses spoke in this manner, causing everyone's hearts to grow heavy. No one dared be careless.
"Let's assess the situation first!"
At this moment, the Golden Crow Clan Leader led a group of Golden Crow Race Elders and renowned figures out to meet them. Gazing into the distance, they could see the mighty procession of powerhouses from the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and the Mythical Emperor Domain approaching. When they saw that lineup, they all drew in cold breaths, shock appearing on their faces.
"What a terrifying lineup!"
"Too strong! So many Great Powers, and the number of supreme Divine Kings exceeds the count of both hands!"
Within the core region, the many powerhouses of the Golden Crow Emperor Clan were shaken to their cores. That lineup exceeded a thousand, with the weakest being at the Heavenly King realm. A significant portion were Divine Kings, numbering several dozen. Each one erupted with world-shaking phenomena, causing the boundless continent of this Origin Imperial World to tremble.
They were like giants who had split heaven and earth, step by step, walking from the distant horizon, accompanied by an utterly terrifying might that swept forth.
Even separated by an infinite distance, that pressure still caused the many clansmen of the Golden Crow Emperor Clan located at the center of the Emperor World to tremble uncontrollably.
The Golden Crow Clan Leader, a Divine King of his generation, stood tall, gazing across the distance at the powerhouses from the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and the Mythical Emperor Domain. Then he spoke: "Fellow Daoists have come from the outside world. Our Golden Crow Emperor Clan failed to welcome you properly; please forgive us. However, we do not know why Fellow Daoists have come with such overwhelming force. Our Golden Crow Emperor Clan dares to say we have not meddled in outside affairs nor committed any offense. Please give us a reason."
His words were righteous and imposing, straightforward and upright, causing the powerhouses from the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domains to pause their steps, hesitating somewhat.
Indeed, the Golden Crow Emperor Clan never ventured out, let alone infringed upon the interests of other Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, or Mythical Emperor Domains. Yet now they had come with overwhelming force, as if to demand an accounting, without any formal justification. It seemed difficult to justify.
However, the various Emperor Clans, Immortal Clans, and Mythical Emperor Domains had come for the Emperor Dao inheritance and the Origin Imperial World. How could they be willing to give up? They quickly steeled their hearts.
Among them, a Divine King from an Emperor Clan spoke up: "We also have no wish to be enemies with the Golden Crow Emperor Clan. However, the current Emperor War battlefield is a place for seizing treasures and for contention among all races. No Emperor Clan, Immortal Clan, or other can remain aloof. If the Golden Crow Emperor Clan wishes to avoid this calamity, hand over the Emperor Dao inheritance, along with the Origin Imperial World and the Supreme Emperor's Weapon. Then you may leave."
All the Golden Crow Emperor Clan powerhouses were enraged. These all belonged to the Golden Crow Emperor Clan, yet they were being demanded to hand them over.
The Golden Crow Clan Leader's expression also turned somewhat gloomy. "Fellow Daoists' demands are far too excessive."
"Not excessive at all. If you do not hand them over, the consequences might be the burial of the entire Emperor Clan along with them. Think carefully," the Emperor Clan Divine King sneered in response.
"Since that's the case, there's no need to say more. If you wish to take everything from our Golden Crow Emperor Clan, it is tantamount to making an enemy of our Golden Crow Emperor Clan."
"Prepare the formation! Prepare for battle! Ready the Supreme Emperor's Weapon for sacrifice!"
The Golden Crow Emperor Clan prepared for all-out war!