462: Both of the imperial princes have made their appearance!

“Nangong Shang is here, so it seems the one from Hunyuan Immortal Palace must also be here!”

Luo Xinghe gasped, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Nangong Shang’s formidable reputation had already resounded throughout the Four Domains a thousand years ago.

A thousand years ago, there were only two Emperor's Companions: one was Nangong Shang, and the other was Sikong Wuji!

The strength of these two had already reached the Golden Body Realm a thousand years ago, making them stronger than even the Elders of these Immortal Great Sects.

A thousand years have passed, and to what extent they have reached now is unknown to anyone.

But looking at the present, he dares to challenge an expert like Wan Qianqiong, clearly indicating he has considerable confidence.

“Things have gone beyond our control; it seems our hope of acquiring the dragon essence concentrate is becoming increasingly slim.”

Luo Tiansu was somewhat unwilling.

“It’s nothing major; it’s just that we are not as skilled.”

Li Qingsang, however, was very open-minded; at their level, their grasp of the situation was very precise.

Unless there was a glimmer of hope, they would absolutely abandon this operation without hesitation.

After all, nothing was more important than preserving one’s life.

Opportunities could be found later; a Cultivator’s life is long, and they would always find suitable chances.

But life, there is only one.

Compared to powerhouses like Wan Qianqiong and Nangong Shang, they were still quite lacking.

Above the vast sky, Nangong Shang stood in the air, with two burly men standing behind him, each exuding a powerful aura.

Emperor's Companions have Dao Protectors by their side; their mission is to protect the safety of the Emperor's Companion, and their strength is very formidable!

The two men standing behind Nangong Shang were named Lin Xuan and Shen Sanqian.

From their aura alone, it was evident that they had both reached the sixth stage of the Golden Body Realm!

“What a grand display! Lin Xuan and Shen Sanqian, who became famous in the Four Domains three thousand years ago, are actually Nangong Shang’s Dao Protectors.”

“You are too ignorant; this is no longer a secret, alright?”

“I heard that Sikong Wuji’s Dao Protectors are also extraordinary; they once competed with Lin Xuan and Shen Sanqian for the position of Emperor's Companion, but a major incident occurred during that Contest of the Imperial Son, and in the end, neither of them got what they wanted.”

“You're talking about Long Hui and Fei Lian, right? Only those four survived back then, it’s a pity for their talent; if that incident hadn’t been so severe, they wouldn't have had to serve as Dao Protectors for Nangong Shang and Sikong Wuji.”

So many Cultivators came to the Dragon Tomb Land, many from the Four Domains, and they were very familiar with the famous experts there.

Nangong Shang’s appearance was immediately recognized by people.

Moreover, even his Dao Protectors, Lin Xuan and Shen Sanqian, had their past identities immediately recognized.

It is easy to imagine how great the strength and reputation of people like Nangong Shang are in the Four Domains!

...“Peak Master Wan, with your status, you shouldn’t personally intervene.”

“Sikong Wuji and I have been watching for a long time, and we can’t stand it anymore.”

Nangong Shang’s voice spread throughout the entire Dragon Tomb Land, and the Cultivators in Longyuan City, across the sea, could hear it clearly.

And his words also conveniently drew another Emperor's Companion into this vortex.

“Oh? He’s here too?”

“Very good, with the two Emperor's Companions arriving together, it seems they have big plans for the Inner Sea!”

“What? Why isn’t Sikong Wuji coming out?”

Wan Qianqiong’s brows furrowed slightly.

Things were getting a bit troublesome.

The identity of an Emperor's Companion does not merely represent a Sect.

But rather has a profound impact on the Four Domains!

One Nangong Shang was already troublesome enough; although Wan Qianqiong wasn’t afraid, he couldn't really do anything to him.

Now, Sikong Wuji had also arrived.

He was suddenly caught between a rock and a hard place!

The reason Wan Qianqiong had such concerns was simply because the Emperor's Companion was very important to the Four Domains.

Once an Emperor's Companion becomes the Imperial Son of the Four Domains, he will have the Opportunity to enter the Inner Domain!

All the Immortal Great Sects in the Four Domains compete for the position of Emperor's Companion precisely to find an Opportunity to enter the Inner Domain.

Ever since the ancient Azure Dragon Lineage disappeared, the Nine Great Forbidden Seas have isolated the Inner Domain from the Outer Domain, and all passages to the Inner Domain have been sealed!

Only with the appearance of an Imperial Son will there be a chance for people from the Inner Domain to come, providing them with an Opportunity to enter the Inner Domain.

It can be said that all Immortal Great Sects in the Four Domains will show great Face when facing an Emperor's Companion.

And they would never strike a fatal blow!

Nangong Shang’s appearance was, in essence, forcing Wan Qianqiong to withdraw from this competition!

And Nangong Shang deliberately brought Sikong Wuji into it; this weight, even for someone as domineering as Wan Qianqiong, caused him to hesitate.

“Nangong Shang, you are truly meddlesome.”

“If you want to step forward yourself, why must you drag me along?”

From the Void Realm, a cold and domineering voice came.

Sikong Wuji revealed his figure, with Long Hui and Fei Lian standing behind him, like Protector Vajras.

The auras of the three radiated outwards, like three great mountains enveloping the Dragon Tomb Land.

This greatly broadened the horizons of the Cultivators watching from afar!

Both Emperor's Companions had appeared!

How should Wan Qianqiong choose?

Could he really just give up this piece of meat that was almost in his grasp?

The ancient dragon essence concentrate, preserved from antiquity, could very likely help him step into the Immortal Realm; such an Opportunity was not easily found!

“Damn kid!”

Wan Qianqiong gnashed his teeth in hatred.

He certainly wouldn't give up the dragon essence concentrate; for this item, he even put aside the chance to kill Shen Tianxing.

However, the appearance of the two Emperor's Companions was to force him to yield.

He couldn't ignore it even if he wanted to!

Seeing Wan Qianqiong’s indecision, Cultivators like Li Qingsang all breathed a sigh of relief.

They couldn’t get the dragon essence concentrate, and they didn’t want Wan Qianqiong to get it either.

They would rather it be taken by these two Emperor's Companions; at least for the many Immortal Great Sects of the Four Domains, an Emperor's Companion growing up would only be beneficial to them.

“Sikong Wuji, if you hadn’t come, that old scoundrel Wan Qianqiong wouldn’t be so easy to fool.”

“Although he wouldn’t dare to kill me, I can’t deal with him right now; only with you can we suppress this old scoundrel.”

Nangong Shang said with a smile.

Sikong Wuji actually understood this principle, he was just a bit displeased about being used.

The two of them looked at Wan Qianqiong; at this point, he had to make a choice.

Whether to break with the two Emperor's Companions at all costs, or to yield this Opportunity to others.

Wan Qianqiong’s existence itself affected the opportunities for the various Schools of the Four Great Domains to compete for Opportunities, and everyone was happy to see Wan Qianqiong make a fool of himself.

Boom... Crack!!!

Rumble!!!

Just as the three were in a standoff, suddenly, the huge dragon corpse coiled among the mountain ranges exploded!

Torrential surges of Qi erupted, Spiritual Qi burst from the mountains, as if a volcano that had been dormant for countless years had erupted!