885: Do you know why I helped you back then?

The remaining Xuanlian Monarch, Nirvana Monarch, Ice Soul Monarch, and Earth Rock Monarch chose to join forces in their assault.

The Xuanlian Monarch waved his hands, and countless Mystic Lotus petals flew out, emitting mysterious light, each containing powerful destructive energy.

The Nirvana Monarch exhaled streams of deathly black light from his mouth; wherever the black light passed, all life was extinguished.

The Ice Soul Monarch unleashed the Ice Soul Profound Flame with both hands, and an absolute cold current spread from his body; the temperature plummeted wherever it reached, as if even the air was frozen.

The Earth Rock Monarch slammed his fists into the ground, causing the earth to tremble violently, and a powerful force surged from beneath the surface.

These four powerful forces intertwined, forming a destructive torrent of energy, which resembled a colossal python, twisting its body and crashing with overwhelming force into the thickest middle section of the insect swarm.

Their target was directly the Emperor Soul and Evil Crimson Fang, who were guarding the star core, as if they intended to crush them completely.

"Good timing!"

Evil Crimson Fang's eyes erupted with a bloodthirsty glint, his gaze seemingly able to penetrate everything, filled with a craving for battle.

He let out a roar that was not human, a roar that made the surrounding air tremble.

The blood Qi around his body enveloped him tightly like a tangible armor, this layer of blood armor shimmering with an eerie light, as if condensed from the grievances of countless vengeful spirits.

He did not dodge or evade; his claws were wreathed in blood-red sharp light that tore through space, each flash of light gleaming with a cold brilliance, as if it could easily rip space apart.

He bravely met the combined energy torrent of the four forces, his claws slashing, creating sharp claw winds, attempting to contend with this powerful energy torrent.

At the same time, the Emperor Soul's eyes were icy cold, like an iceberg, emitting a chilling aura.

He raised his hand and pressed it, and an invisible, powerful psychic energy field, seemingly capable of freezing thoughts and energy, instantly enveloped the front.

This psychic energy field was like a giant net, firmly binding the combined energy torrent, attempting to delay and dismantle its terrifying might.

"Stop them!"

The Emperor Soul stood guard at the very top, like a god of war, exuding a powerful aura.

With a wave of his hand, Black Demon and White Demon charged out directly, their figures agile and incredibly fast, like two flashes of black and white lightning.

They rushed towards Evil Crimson Fang, helping him counter the combined attack of the Four Monarchs.

The other Protectors also made their moves, each displaying their unique skills.

After all, besides the several Monarchs, there were also powerful experts from the Yao Race, Human Race, and Sequencers lurking with covetous eyes.

Each of these experts possessed formidable strength and unique energy, their presence making the battle even more complex and intense.

For a time, the experts of the Human Race, Yao Race, and Sequencers displayed their Divine Abilities, making the chaotic battle scene extremely disorderly.

The Yao Race experts revealed their true forms, showcasing the formidable Physical Body and might of the Yao Race.

They engaged in a brutal struggle with the surging insect swarm, blood and flesh flying across the battlefield, severed limbs scattered everywhere.

The insect swarm was like an endless black-red ocean, wave after wave fearlessly throwing themselves at the invading experts of various races.

They used their lives and hard carapaces to deplete the invaders' strength, never flinching even when facing certain death.

Meanwhile, the four Insect Emperors and dozens of Protectors stood like pillars of stability, firmly entrenched at key nodes around the star core.

They engaged in one-on-one combat with the strongest Monarch-level existences, each clash erupting with powerful energy fluctuations.

The star core, that core emitting a warm starlight, was suspended quietly at the very center of this chaotic, bloody, and extremely violent battlefield, like the eye of a storm, pulsating rhythmically.

It emanated a temptation that drove all living beings mad; every gaze directed at it was filled with the most primal greed and possessiveness.

Yet, no one noticed the hint of apprehension deep within the Emperor Soul's eyes, an apprehension like a hidden snake in the darkness, not easily discovered.

Because the moment the star core condensed, he wanted to seize it directly; he knew that the star core contained immense power, and if it fell into other hands, even his master would find it difficult to deal with.

But for some unknown reason, he couldn't get close.

Every time he tried to approach the star core, an invisible force would push him away, as if there was a mysterious barrier around the star core.

Even below the star core, there was no sign of Li Wuji and the Lord of Chaos's bodies unsealing.

They lay there quietly, as if frozen in time, with no signs of awakening.

Such a bizarre scene perplexed even him, who was once a fifth-tier expert.

He frowned deeply, his eyes revealing a hint of confusion and incomprehension.

"Why is this happening? Could there be a problem with this star core?"

He pondered in his heart, trying to find the reason for all these strange phenomena.

However, he did not know that within that peculiar space, changes had also occurred due to the condensation of the star core.

"Heh heh, in less than a quarter of an hour, you will dissipate, won't you?!"

The Lord of Chaos's voice echoed in this peculiar space, full of mockery and disdain.

He tilted his chin slightly, his eyes filled with certainty about the First Emperor of Qin's imminent demise.

The First Emperor of Qin, clad in a black Dragon imperial robe, appeared ethereal and indistinct, as if shrouded in a faint mist, seemingly capable of being blown away by a gentle breeze, with the possibility of dissipating at any moment.

His figure appeared particularly desolate in this dim space, every flicker of light and shadow seemingly narrating his current weakness.

The Lord of Chaos slowly rose, his movements unhurried, each action revealing his confidence and arrogance.

He lifted his head, gazing greedily at the almost solidified star core above.

The star core emitted a mysterious and powerful light, a light that contained endless energy fluctuations, as if it were the most precious Treasure Trove in the Universe.

Even with the Lord of Chaos's immense power, upon sensing the vast energy contained within this star core, he couldn't help but reveal a greedy expression, the light flickering in his eyes as if he wanted to swallow the star core whole.

"I will make you witness the annihilation of this planet, especially those of the Human Race; I will 'take good care' of them."

The Lord of Chaos said viciously, his tone filled with malice and a desire for destruction towards the Human Race.

The corners of his mouth curled slightly, revealing a twisted smile, as if he had already envisioned the Human Race struggling in agony under his rampage.

The First Emperor of Qin's expression was calm, without the slightest hint of panic or fear.

He did not speak, merely glanced silently at Li Wuji, who had also risen, his eyes seemingly containing a thousand words.

Then, he slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at the star core again.

"Do you know why I helped you back then?"

The First Emperor of Qin's voice was as still as an ancient well, like a deep lake with not a single ripple.

But it was these calm words that instantly froze the smile on the Lord of Chaos's face, as if he had been bound by an invisible shackles.

A hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes, then he stared intently at the First Emperor of Qin, his gaze filled with suspicion and questioning.