Dragon Blood Saint Emperor

Ye Wushuang was well aware of Lee Tongtian’s killing intent, but paid it no mind.

After all, with so many people out to kill him, Lee Tongtian was hardly a priority.

Ye Wushuang glanced at Lee Tongtian, a cold smirk touching his lips, then went back to listening to Nangong Liuyun explain the secrets of the Earth Palace expedition.

In other directions, the various major influences were also explaining the rules of the Earth Palace expedition. As they did, many of them shot cold smiles in Ye Wushuang’s direction, their eyes fixed on him.

This was most apparent with two influences: the Feather Race and the Demon Abyss.

For their entry into the Earth Palace this time, their list of tasks included an additional objective: hunting down Ye Wushuang.

"When the Earth Palace Gate opens, you will all be teleported to random locations, not together. So, you must be extremely careful. Furthermore, many other influences from beyond the Endless Wilderness have come, bringing countless experts. You cannot let your guard down," Nangong Liuyun said solemnly.

"Rest assured, Sect Master. We will be careful."

The disciples all replied at once, with no trace of underestimation in their hearts.

With the geniuses of all the major influences gathered for this trip to the Earth Palace, a storm of blood and gore was inevitable. The slightest carelessness could lead to them staining the Earth Palace with their blood, leaving not even their bones behind.

After he finished speaking, Nangong Liuyun glanced at the nine vortexes in the firmament before stepping forward. He called out to the other influences gathered nearby, "Everyone, are you ready?"

The leaders of the various influences all nodded.

Nangong Liuyun then turned to the hexagonal, diamond-shaped stone platform before them and said, "Let’s begin."

As he finished, his expression grew stern, his eyes fixed on the stone platform.

The leaders of the other major influences did the same, their gazes locked on the platform.

This hexagonal, diamond-shaped stone platform was a type of mysterious Array Platform, engraved with a peculiar and mystical Array.

The Earth Palace Gate was sealed by a powerful Array that even Yin Yang Realm experts were helpless against. It could only be opened when the Array was at its weakest, by having outsiders forcefully activate the Array Platform.

Ye Wushuang watched as well. He had very little experience with Arrays.

However, during the explanation, he had heard Nangong Liuyun mention how profound Arrays were. Not only could they trap, confuse, and kill, but heaven-defyingly powerful ones could even traverse the void and turn back time.

This made Ye Wushuang extremely curious.

Regrettably, however, the Sect Master had only ever heard of such legendary things; he had never seen them himself.

The nine stone platforms before them were inscribed with Arrays. Once activated, they could traverse the void and allow entry into another world.

BOOM!

BOOM!

The moment Nangong Liuyun finished speaking, terrifying beams of Divine Light erupted from the assembled Sect Masters, piercing the void and striking the hexagonal, diamond-shaped Array Platform.

BUZZ! BUZZ!

The Array Platform trembled. The Inscriptions carved upon it began to flow with Divine Light, growing steadily more intense. The brilliant radiance reflected off the Celestial Abyss, bathing it in nine colors.

The entire abyss fell silent, every eye fixed on the spectacle.

Suddenly, the Inscriptions on the Array Platform seemed to detach themselves, expanding outward as the Divine Light grew even more dazzling. Simultaneously, the light began to converge upward.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

The Divine Light converged, forming nine distinct pillars of light that shot toward the hundred-zhang-tall Bronze Stone Gate at the center.

Divine Light flowed across the Bronze Stone Gate, which seemed to awaken like an Ancient Giant Beast, sending shudders through everyone’s souls.

Mysterious patterns activated one after another, erupting with divine splendor like sharp, shooting swords. Terrifying Dao Marks enveloped the stone gate, its aura ancient! Vast!

Seeing this, Nangong Liuyun and the others didn’t stop. They continued to fire beams of energy into the Array Platform.

RUMBLE!

A moment later, the Bronze Stone Gate trembled. Countless patterns surged from it, forming a massive, endless tunnel in the void.

"The Earth Palace Gate is open!"

At the sight of the tunnel, the disciples from every influence grew ecstatic.

The Earth Palace was filled with countless treasures and opportunities. Obtaining even one or two would grant them a massive boost in strength. How could they not be thrilled?

"The Earth Palace Gate is now open. Disciples of the major influences, please enter immediately."

A voice as loud as thunder resounded above the Celestial Abyss, sweeping in all directions.

The people waiting outside grew excited as well. They felt no resentment about the disciples from the major influences entering first.

After all, the Sects were major influences that no one dared to provoke; it was only natural they received special treatment.

More importantly, opening the Array Platform and the Earth Palace Gate was only possible thanks to the major Sects. Without them, the gate would have remained sealed.

They could still find their own opportunities by following behind.

As the tunnel opened, the first to enter were the strongest geniuses of the various influences.

Ye Wushuang’s gaze swept over them. There were several dozen in total, all at the Spiritual Spring Realm or higher. Their auras were blindingly brilliant, inspiring both envy and respect.

These people were the true stars of this Earth Palace expedition!

Dii Qingxue came to Ye Wushuang’s side and advised, "Once inside the Earth Palace, do your best to avoid them."

Ye Wushuang watched their figures, a sharp light in his eyes. ’Avoid them? What kind of joke is that?’

’Just because they’re the so-called strongest geniuses, I’m supposed to make way for them? Not a chance.’

Ye Wushuang scoffed internally. That wasn’t his style.

However, he looked up and said, "I will."

Seeing him agree so readily, Dii Qingxue’s elegant brows furrowed. She clearly didn’t believe him. She opened her mouth to say something but held her tongue, turning to leave.

But after taking a few steps, she turned back. "Don’t get yourself killed. Focus on your Cultivation Technique. I’ll come find you."

With that, her peerless figure drifted away.

"Find me?"

Ye Wushuang’s lips curled into a roguish grin as he muttered to himself, ’Who said she’s an unthawable iceberg? That woman is completely focused on Dual Cultivation with me. Seems pretty eager, doesn’t she?’

After the strongest disciples entered, the rest of the talented disciples from the major influences followed.

Among them were several familiar figures, such as Lii Yifei, Tang Yunxuan, Liuu Yifei, and Zhao Feiyu, who entered one after another.

Next to Ye Wushuang, among the Feather Race group, after Yuh Ling stepped into the tunnel, another disciple followed closely behind.

This person was a genius of the Feather Race, at the True Essence Sixth Layer, with extraordinary strength.

He strode towards the tunnel.

But before reaching it, he suddenly turned to look at Ye Wushuang, his expression cold and contemptuous. "So, you’re Ye Wushuang. For daring to oppose my Feather Race, once you’re in the Earth Palace, my arrow will taste your blood. I’ll make you fall, bleeding, and bury your bones here. You will pay the price."

Ye Wushuang’s pupils contracted. To threaten his life so openly, right in front of everyone... This young man’s hostility was intense!

"A mere True Essence Third Layer. No matter what tricks you pull, you’re still just trash. How could you possibly stand against my Feather Race? Remember this: you can’t escape. I will take your life!"

After speaking, the genius made a throat-slitting gesture, shot Ye Wushuang a mocking glance, and then turned toward the tunnel.

Ye Wushuang was a great enemy of the Feather Race, personally marked for death by the Clan Leader. Once he entered the Earth Palace, his life was forfeit.

"Take my life? I’ll make you bleed right here and now!"

Ye Wushuang’s eyes went cold. He launched a sudden attack, activating Floating Light and Shadow to lunge forward in a single step. He moved like a flash of lightning, charging with the savage force of an Ancient Giant Beast to deliver a devastating blow.