The first to lose patience was Ximen Xiu from the Celestial Sword Immortal Mansion.
Others, whether from the Celestial Martial or the Demon Race, merely coveted the inherited treasures on Su Changqing.
But Ximen Xiu was different.
Because of Su Changqing, he lost three sons, his family was ruined, and his reputation was swept away!
His hatred for Su Changqing and the Su family ran deep into his bones!
The inheritance he could forego, the treasures he could leave be, but Su Changqing, today, must die!
"Celestial Sword Immortal Mansion."
Su Changqing was not surprised by the arrival, merely nodded,
"It seems you’ve come for my life today."
Ximen Xiu responded with an icy voice, "You killed my sons and jeopardized my inheritance; how can I spare you!"
"Moreover, with your identity as a dark creature, who in the world cannot kill you?"
Su Changqing chuckled upon hearing this, "I acknowledge the enmity between us and the Celestial Sword Immortal Mansion."
"But using my identity as a dark creature as a reason is too far-fetched."
After speaking, he looked towards the celestial dome and said:
"I hope those who intend to strike today do not use the excuse of a dark creature to invite ridicule."
"I have already spoken of reason and principle."
"For the Imperial Tomb or treasures, come forward openly and fairly!"
"Today, for everyone here, regardless of your reasons, I, Su Changqing, will show no mercy!"
A terrifying aura at the peak of Quasi-Emperor emanated.
Su Changqing’s sword-like eyebrows rose, and an awe-inspiring presence soared skyward,
"Those who wish to come, reveal yourselves!"
"Just the Ximen family alone is not enough to stop me!"
Endless righteous energy enveloped him, and although Su Changqing merely used it as an energy supply, his combat power was undeniably at the peak of Quasi-Emperor!
Though he couldn’t wield the complete Power of Laws, the legacies he carried were terrifying in their own right.
"Everyone, what are you waiting for!"
Ximen Xiu looked to the sky, angrily shouting, "If you don’t reveal yourselves now, if Su Changqing is captured alive, you will lose your chance!"
These words caused those with ulterior motives to furrow their brows slightly.
There was silence between heaven and earth until after a moment, a grand Buddhist chant resounded.
Kashyapa and Shanxing stepped forward from the void, their aura of Quasi-Emperor peak instantly diffusing.
"Donor Su, return the Eight-Treasure Celestial Buddha body, and we Buddhists will leave immediately, how about it?"
Shanxing looked at Su Changqing and spoke seriously.
Su Changqing merely chuckled, "Wishful thinking."
After speaking, he looked towards the sky, shouting fiercely, "Is there no one else, come again!"
Many cultivators watching from Central Province City were now trembling, with expressions of astonishment.
This was merely the beginning, yet two Quasi-Emperors had already manifested, one being a Domain Master.
Central Province City had many Confucian cultivators, but facing the pressure of two peak Quasi-Emperors still made it difficult to breathe.
And at this moment, a cold snort exploded from the sky.
The aura of the Quasi-Emperor peak reappeared, Zhao Shanke descended slowly from the clouds with Zhao Batian.
His gaze landed on Su Changqing, speaking coldly, "Here to seek the Way!"
"I wonder if the Heaven and Earth Divine Body can be observed!"
Su Changqing laughed aloud at this, shaking the heavens, "Wishful thinking!"
"Hmph! Today you won’t escape even with wings!"
As Su Changqing’s voice just fell, demonic qi suddenly filled the sky, and the Demon Lord walked forth, his voice booming,
"The grudges between the Su and Demon families shall also be settled!"
Just as the Demon Lord appeared, four figures like demon gods almost simultaneously emerged from the depths of the sky.
"Hahaha, how could such a splendid battle be without us, the Demon Race?"
"Su Changqing, the Human Race alone cannot take you down; with us, is it enough?"
The Great Peng King, Celestial Wolf King, Ancestral Bear King, Holy Elephant King, all came together.
The fearful aura of the four peak Quasi-Emperors sealed the entire sky.
Witnessing this, everyone in Central Province City was dumbfounded.
"So many... so many powerful beings!"
"Celestial Sword, Celestial Martial, Lingshan, Demon Lord, plus the four Demon Kings, hsss... my God, eight peak Quasi-Emperors!"
"How can this battle be fought? Su Changqing is doomed!"
"The gap is too wide; even Su Changqing at the peak of Quasi-Emperor is no match for these opponents..."
Those forceful beings manifesting between heaven and earth made everyone’s expressions change dramatically.
Peak of Quasi-Emperor!
This is almost an entirely different concept from a regular Quasi-Emperor.
They are a group, having reached the end of the road, just one step short of breaking through to Great Emperor!
In the past, they were rare to see, even legendary strong ones, yet today they all appeared and joined forces.
Such terrifying strength could almost overrun any power on the continent!
Moreover, it’s just the weakened Confucianism, let alone Su Changqing who forcibly elevated his power?
And yet, this was still not the end.
As several top powerhouses of the continent appeared, those hidden forces also slowly revealed themselves.
One person, five people, ten people...
In just a few moments, above Central Province City, it was densely packed, filled with various forces!
Many glanced quickly, eyes flashing with horror and shock.
Those daring to reveal themselves now were all either renowned strong ones or leaders.
Among these people, there were many Quasi-Emperor strong ones, even from Great Emperor families!
"Su Changqing, hand over the imperial tomb key, and we will leave!"
Someone spoke from the dark, the terrifying aura shaking the void.
Silhouettes weighed heavily on the sky, the leaders of the great forces glaring fiercely at Su Changqing.
Now, with eight peak Quasi-Emperors leading, countless strong ones pressing down.
The entire sky above Central Province was filled with turbulence, dark clouds rolling, the suffocating aura made everyone hard to breathe.
Su Changqing surveyed the sky, eyes passing over each appearing person.
He chuckled lightly, then the laughter grew louder, shaking heaven and earth.
"Hahahahaha!"