Primordial Continent.
The current Primordial Continent was far more advanced than in the past.
Previously, the most powerful experts within the Primordial Continent were at the Star Observance Realm.
But now, the most powerful figures in the Primordial Continent had reached the Heavenly Boundary Realm realm!
Compared to before, it was an earth-shattering change!
However, this change brought both benefits and drawbacks. The drawback was that powerful beings from the outside world could now freely enter the Primordial Continent.
Not only could Half-Emperors enter, but even experts at the Heavenly Emperor level could manage to enter as long as they took care to suppress their auras!
Thus, the entire Primordial Continent became essentially defenseless!
Not only did the various major factions from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds flock into the Primordial Continent, but even beings from the Main World had entered as well.
The influx of these major outside forces and countless powerful experts brought a massive impact upon the Primordial Continent.
Ziwei Sect Headquarters.
"Sect Leader, the emissary from the Tongtian Sect is here again.
They demand the entire upper echelon of our Ziwei Sect go out immediately to welcome him."
Inside the council hall of the headquarters, Sect Leader Liu and dozens of senior members were discussing the complex current situation of the Primordial Continent when an attendant hurried in, his report filled with alarm.
"Those bastards are here again!"
Upon hearing the attendant's report, all the senior members' faces changed, expressions of anger surfacing.
It turned out that not long ago, emissaries from the Tongtian Sect had already come once, demanding that the Ziwei Sect submit to the Tongtian Sect henceforth, acknowledge the Tongtian Sect as its master, and make regular tributes.
The Ziwei Sect's upper echelon was naturally unwilling.
Who would have thought the Tongtian Sect's emissary would return.
"Has the Ziwei Sect's high command not heard my command?!
Come out and welcome me immediately!"
Just then, a domineering roar rang out. Waves of sound, akin to a vast ocean, crashed into the Ziwei Sect's headquarters.
Boom! Boom!
One after another, defensive formations shimmered into existence. A large number of Earth Formations also erupted from beneath the ground, forming glowing screens of energy to protect the headquarters.
But it was useless. The power of those sound waves was too terrifying. They swept through like a typhoon, shattering formations and Earth Formations alike, transforming them into a sky-full of dissipating formation fragments.
Thud! Thud!
Inside the Ziwei Sect headquarters, many disciples with weaker cultivations had their Soul Bodies violently rocked by the horrific sound waves, collapsing weakly onto the ground.
"It's a Half-Emperor expert!"
Within the council hall, Sect Leader Liu and the other seniors all wore expressions of apprehension, yet also profound fury.
"Sect Leader, what should we do?"
Everyone looked towards Sect Leader Liu.
"Let's go consult Senior Mysterious Turtle,"
Sect Leader Liu thought for a moment and said.
On the surface, Sect Leader Liu was in charge of the Ziwei Sect's affairs, but everyone knew that the Mysterious Turtle was the true core figure of the sect.
"Let's go out and see.
This Tongtian Sect is a major force that emerged from the Main World. I hear they have Immortal Realm experts in residence.
Even if the Ziwei Great Emperor were still with us, it would be difficult to contend with this Tongtian Sect.
We'll play it by ear.
If possible, let's not clash with this Tongtian Sect emissary for now."
The Mysterious Turtle suddenly appeared in the hall, sighing as he spoke.
Hearing the Mysterious Turtle's words, the Ziwei Sect seniors fell silent.
Because everyone knew he was right. The Ziwei Sect was merely an emperor-founded tradition. Even if its founding patriarch, the Ziwei Great Emperor, were still here, they would be unable to oppose a major faction with Immortal Realm experts in residence.
Following this, the Mysterious Turtle led the Ziwei Sect members out of the headquarters, arriving outside the mountain gates.
"Hmph!
You Ziwei Sect seniors have quite the airs!
When I arrived, not only did you fail to come out and welcome me, you dawdled and dilly-dallied, taking half the day to scurry out.
Do you truly not hold our Tongtian Sect in any regard?!"
Outside the Ziwei Sect's mountain gates stood two old men, both radiating energy auras at the Half-Emperor level. One of them stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze arrogantly lifted towards the sky as he spoke with a cold snort.
Rumble!
A terrifying wave of energy pressure erupted from this old man's body, sweeping towards the Ziwei Sect's senior members like a tidal surge.
Thud! Thud!
Instantly, over a dozen Ziwei Sect elders were sent flying by the horrifying energy pressure, spitting blood repeatedly.
Even the Mysterious Turtle was forced back a distance.
"Listen, you Ziwei Sect high command. I will give your Ziwei Sect another half-month.
Within that half-month, report to the Tongtian Sect branch in the Central Plains and swear an oath of fealty to our Tongtian Sect from this day forth!
Otherwise, in half a month, our Tongtian Sect forces will come and annihilate your Ziwei Sect. At that time, every last person will be slaughtered!
Remember, this is your final chance!"
The old man gave a cold laugh.
"If it weren't for the fact that we are too busy and have too many factions to subdue, you wouldn't be given a half-month deadline.
Whether you wish to live or die is your own decision!"
The other old man spoke in an icy tone.
Having said this, the two old men turned and left, vanishing in an instant at the edge of the skyline.
The two old men hadn't given the Ziwei Sect seniors any chance to speak!
"Those two are too overbearing!"
The Ziwei Sect seniors were seething with fury.
"They have the capital to be overbearing.
They casually send two emissaries who are both Half-Emperor experts. The strength of this Tongtian Sect is not something our Ziwei Sect can contend with."
Sect Leader Liu said softly.
"Take these elixirs, you'll be fine."
Just then, a middle-aged man appeared. He retrieved a jade bottle, poured out over a dozen pills, and delivered them to each of the elders who had been sent flying earlier.
"We pay our respects, senior!"
Seeing the middle-aged man, the Ziwei Sect seniors hurriedly bowed in greeting.
Previously, after Ye Yunfei was pursued by the Three Great Heavenly Emperors and the Heavenly God Palace Master and left the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds for the Tianpo Realm, a legion clad in ancient armor and wielding long spears had suddenly descended from the heavens to protect the Ziwei Sect.
This middle-aged man was a minor commander of that legion; the Ziwei Sect seniors had met him before.
That mysterious legion usually remained hidden. No one knew where they were concealed. They would only appear suddenly when the Ziwei Sect was in peril.
"Do not worry.
Those two fellows won't live much longer."
The middle-aged man spoke.
Excellent!
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, the Ziwei Sect seniors were greatly excited.
"However, your Ziwei Sect's situation from here on is a bit troubling.
Not only has the Tongtian Sect set its sights on the Ziwei Sect, but an even more formidable power has also taken notice.
Sect Leader Liu, from this moment, members of your Ziwei Sect cannot come and go freely anymore. Announce the closing of the mountain gates and cut off contact with the outside world.
Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to protect the Ziwei Sect."
The middle-aged man said.
However, a faint frown touched his brow, and his expression held a trace of...
worry.
Apart from the Tongtian Sect, an even more formidable force has also set its sights on our Ziwei Sect?
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, the Ziwei Sect seniors couldn't help but jump in fright.
If the Ziwei Sect already could not handle just the Tongtian Sect, adding an even more powerful faction to the mix - wouldn't the situation become even worse?