Soul Emperor Martial God Chapter 5066: The last eve of the storm

"Damn it," Heavenly Sword Dao Ancestor exclaimed in anger, "He is issuing a threat to us."

"Furthermore, this insignificant thief, Xiao Yi, has truly colluded with the monsters from the Nether Territory. Otherwise, how could he possibly command so many Nether Territory monsters?"

"This includes those emperor servants and the ghost masters from the underworld."

Wuxiang Dao Ancestor stated coldly, "It is said that this Realm Master Xiao Yi mysteriously vanished for a period of time not long ago."

"Now, it appears he was lurking in the shadows, observing everything and secretly manipulating events with his vile and despicable methods to ensnare the entire endless void in a bloody conflict."

"However, one who seeks skin from a tiger is destined to suffer a backlash."

"Is he not afraid that his Blood Flame World will one day be overrun by the underworld monsters and become their prey?"

Taifeng Dao Ancestor declared coldly, "No matter how powerful he becomes, Xiao Yi, that little thief, even if he possesses the might of a demigod, will be like an ant and will be annihilated once Emperor Underworld reappears."

Mingli Daozu said with a grim expression, "It is pointless to discuss this any further at this moment."

"If we do not return to Taixu Palace, I fear that all the disciples within the palace will be consumed by those ferocious monsters from the underworld."

Heaven Punishment Dao Ancestor nodded in agreement, "We are aware of this son Xiao Yi's character; we know he will follow through on his words. He does what he says."

"At this juncture, we have no alternative but to submit."

Heaven Sword Dao Ancestor asked coldly, "Then, should we simply ignore these monsters from the underworld?"

The other Dao Ancestors chimed in, "Although Xiao Yi, the little thief, poses a terrible threat, the danger posed by Emperor Ming is even more profound."

"Cease your clamor," Daozu Mingli commanded in a deep voice. "We are compelled to yield to Realm Master Xiao Yi's threat."

"However, with Emperor Ming's menacing presence, we must remain vigilant."

"I shall return to the palace alone."

"All of you, the eight Supreme and Dark Masters of the Blood Flame World, must not make a move. Otherwise, our Taixu Palace will not merely be a broken wall; it will have been razed to the ground."

"In other words, it was Realm Master Xiao Yi's other combat force that breached our Taixu Palace, thereby imperiling the lives of every disciple within the Palace."

"The sole individual possessing such combat prowess is the one in charge of the Blood Flame World."

Heavenly Punishment Dao Ancestor frowned, inquiring, "The bald steward with the strength of a Dao Ancestor?"

Dao Zu Mingli confirmed with a nod, "It could only be him."

"Very well, I shall return alone to handle this matter."

"The remaining eleven Dao Ancestors among you are to remain here until the nine Reincarnation War Emperors are completely sealed."

"Following that, return to the palace immediately and cease any further involvement in this affair."

"Upon my return to the palace, I will promptly issue an order for all guardians and elders currently away from the palace to return and not to intervene in this matter any further."

Heaven Punishment Dao Ancestor nodded, stating, "That is acceptable."

"The true menace at present remains these nine Reincarnation War Emperors."

"The other emperor servants can be left to the combat power of the Five Heavens to handle, and we in Taixu Palace will not interfere."

Meanwhile.

At Taixu Palace.

Yan Yi announced, "The distress jade pendant has been shattered, and the battle scene has been transmitted. Consequently, a response is imminent, and at least one Dao Ancestor will return."

Dongfang nodded indifferently, "I only hope that we can coerce these Dao Ancestors into ceasing their intervention in this matter."

"Without the formidable combat power of our Taixu Palace, the strength of the Five Heavens alone should, at best, barely suffice to suppress the monsters from the Nether Territory."

Yan Yi concurred, "The Five Heavenly Domains must have also deployed Dao Ancestor-level combat power. I fear the situation for these monsters from the Nether Territory will not be overly optimistic."

Within all the heavens, there are merely two to three Dao Ancestor combat powers available. Once Dao Ancestor-level combat power is dispatched, it becomes naturally difficult to contend with emperor servants of the extreme supreme level.

Dongfang stated indifferently, "Regardless, without the combat power of our Taixu Palace, the pressure exerted by those monsters from the Nether Territory will be significantly reduced."

"This will enable the Blood Flame World to endure this war for a longer duration."

"As long as they can hold out until Brother Xiao returns to take command of the overall situation, all crises will be resolved of their own accord."

"Nine-turned supreme." Dongfang Danran looked at Guiyi with a composed expression and stated, "Our master is expected to return shortly. It would be best if you and the devil whale clan departed now."

"Very well." Guiyi acknowledged with a nod.

The two figures swiftly retreated, subsequently departing with the formidable forces of the underworld and the demon whale clan.

Within a mere few hours, Mingli Daozu swiftly journeyed back from the distant void, arriving at Taixu Palace.

Upon his urgent return, he observed the comatose martial artists of Taixu Palace, as well as the injured Dongfang Danran and Yan Yi.

As for Guiyi and the leader of the Demon Whale clan and their entourage, they had already made their departure.

"Yan Yi, Dongfang Danran." Mingli Daozu materialized beside them with concern, seizing both of their wrists to carefully assess their condition.

After a period of intense examination.

A sigh of relief escaped Mingli Daozu, "Fortunately, these are only minor injuries."

"Master, please do not worry." Yan Yi spoke, then offered a respectful bow, though he concealed his own sense of embarrassment.

"Dongfang Danran." Mingli Daozu instructed, "I shall rouse all the disciples within the palace shortly. You, however, must immediately issue an order for all guardians, elders, and inner disciples currently outside to return to the palace."

"We shall not interfere in the affairs of the void."

"Understood." Dongfang Danran’s countenance remained impassive as he responded, then swiftly departed to convey the order.

One month subsequently passed.

The guardians and elders of Taixu Palace successively returned.

The remaining eleven Dao Ancestors also succeeded in capturing the return of the nine trapped reincarnation war emperors.

Dongfang Danran provided a report, stating, "Thanks to Dao Ancestor’s summoning, all guardians and elders who were previously dispatched have now returned."

"Only one individual remains unaccounted for; he has yet to return."

"Who is it?" Mingli Daozu inquired, a note of suspicion in his voice.

Dongfang Danran replied indifferently, "It is Brother Jiantong."

Mingli Daozu's brow furrowed. "With his prowess, he ought to have returned sooner than the ordinary elders."

Taifeng Daozu interjected with a cold tone, "That fool! Is he not still occupied with confronting those monsters from the underworld?"

Tianjian Dao Ancestor countered icily, "This demonstrates that the disciples of the Dao Ancestors possess a strong sense of justice and a deep concern for the preservation of life, refusing to tolerate such vile monsters from the underworld."

Ancient Soul Dao Ancestor stated with gravity, "Tianjian Dao Ancestor should dispatch him back without delay. Otherwise, the next time our Taixu Palace’s gates are breached, it will not be by monsters and phantoms, but by the Realm Master Xiao Yi."

"We cannot withstand such demigod combat power."

Tian Jian Dao Ancestor’s expression turned cold, yet he could only offer a nod of agreement.

The void.

Devoid of Taixugong’s full combat force, the immense pressure on the three hundred emperors notably diminished.

Although the nine great reincarnation war emperors were captured and brought back to the palace by the twelve ancestors, a substantial portion of the three hundred emperor servants’ combat strength remained engaged by the five heavenly combat powers.

Nevertheless, at this juncture, some emperor servants were liberated to proceed towards the various battlefields within the blood inflammation world, significantly alleviating the pressure upon it.

Of course, that was the extent of it.

The war in the **** flame world against the evil cultivators and that enigmatic force had, at best, reached a temporary stalemate, with both sides locked in combat but unable to gain a decisive advantage.

However, a stalemate?

Could such a thing truly exist?

That unseen, monumental conspiracy, that vast, invisible web; having been meticulously planned for an extended period, would it truly stand idly by while everything devolved into a mere deadlock?

Or was this merely the final, tranquil eve preceding the onset of a truly cataclysmic storm?

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First update.