367: What is your relationship with my martial uncle?

The four Clan Chiefs of the Royal Clans, the Nine Infant Clan Chief and the Tengshe Clan Chief were slain. Ao Qian took the opportunity to tear through space and escape, while the Xiangliu Clan Chief was severely wounded and on the verge of death.

Tens of millions of Heavenly Demon Realm armies that hadn't crossed the boundary wall stopped their charge into the Heavenly Abyss, and the giant spatial gate gradually closed... All of this happened in the blink of an eye... The Chaos figure standing in the starry sky looked at the spot where Candle Nine Nethers disappeared, a Killing Intent in his divine eyes. Candle Nine Nethers hadn't disappeared; he had been shattered by the figure's Chaos Qi, and that was merely one of his Incarnations.

The other party's intention was very simple!

This was a blatant threat!

If Shen Nian refused the transaction, then the Heavenly Demon Realm, no longer restricted by the Heavenly Abyss, would see the Immortal Kings cross the pass en masse next time... After an unknown period... When the last great demon in the Heavenly Abyss was slain, all Human Race Cultivators simultaneously looked up at the White-robed Figure in the sky. With a thud, Cultivators knelt on one knee one after another, densely packed, filling the entire area below.

"Heavenly Emperor, mighty!"

Countless Cultivators shouted in unison, as if releasing years of humiliation, trembling with excitement. This was the first time in many years that the Human Race had defeated the Heavenly Demon Realm to this extent—an absolute overwhelming victory, an absolute slaughter!

Shen Nian looked down slightly and nodded.

Then, his figure vanished from where he stood.

Human Race Imperial Pass.

In the Human Emperor Hall's main hall, which had not been opened for many years, an ancient aura flowed.

The middle-aged man, one of the three Hall Masters of the Human Emperor Hall, who was carrying a wine gourd, swallowed hard and stood nervously outside the door. This was the first time he had been like this in many years, because sitting inside were the Peak figures of the entire Human Race, and their new Human Emperor!

"amitabha, Benefactor Shen, why did Candle Nine Nethers destroy the Heavenly Abyss...?" The Bodhisattva's illusory figure sat aside, chanting Buddhist scriptures and speaking. His face remained obscured by Buddhist light, and his Disciple, the Old Monk who had previously taken action, respectfully stood behind him.

At the head seat, Shen Nian glanced indifferently at the Bodhisattva's illusory figure, then looked at the Old Monk, revealing a gentle smile, and softly said, "He proposed a transaction. If I agree, the Monster Realm will not step into the Human Race for a thousand years. If I don't agree, the Immortal Kings will cross the pass. I have one day to consider..."

If it weren't for the Old Monk's lingering compassion as a monastic, Shen Nian wouldn't have bothered with this great Buddhist power.

Bodhisattva Yuanshu!

No one knew exactly how long he had lived; he seemed to have existed since the era of the Second Ancestor of the Shen Family. Shen Nian had long been certain that this was the Reincarnation of a great power.

However, his Old Ancestor had told him when he was young that fifty thousand years ago, the Buddhist sect could have intervened but didn't. Only one ascetic monk went to the Lower Realm alone, which disheartened the Shen Family, who had once held the Western Heaven Buddhist sect in great respect.

Therefore, Shen Nian naturally had no good expression to show him.

After his words fell, the many Human Race Dao Integration Cultivators sitting at the end all turned pale.

Immortal Kings crossing the pass!

What kind of concept was that!?

How many such existences were there? Shen Nian's displayed strength was beyond doubt; resisting one Immortal King, or even two, should be no problem. But what about five, or ten?

Rumor has it that the Heavenly Demon Palace enshrines a total of thirteen Immortal Kings!

If several of them trapped Shen Nian, and only one freed up its hands, the Human Race would be in danger!

"What transaction?" Old Man Tianji, standing behind Shen Nian, couldn't help but ask, showing an extremely cautious expression. This matter was too significant.

Shen Nian thought for a moment and said, "He wants me to give up something..."

He didn't directly mention the Demon Sealing Sect assessment. After all, this concerned himself, and speaking of it might not be safe.

"This thing must pose a great threat to Candle Nine Nethers; otherwise, why would he do so much? Lord Human Emperor, this absolutely cannot be given up!" Daoist Yuan cupped his hands and spoke.

The Wang Family Old Ancestor, however, frowned. His face was a bit pale, clearly injured. He should have gone to recover with Shen Min, but he insisted on coming.

"This... *cough cough*, this old man dares to ask Lord Human Emperor, if the Immortal Kings cross the pass, can you stop them...?" The Wang Family Old Ancestor cupped his hands and asked, seemingly unaccustomed to addressing the other party this way, as Shen Nian was far, far younger than him.

As soon as these words came out, all the Human Race Dao Integration Cultivators looked at Shen Nian. This was the key!

"Isn't this going too far, putting such a heavy burden on a twenty-year-old?" Ji Hao frowned and said, the Killing Intent between his brows not yet dispersed, seemingly furious about Ao Qian's escape.

The Wang Family Old Ancestor immediately felt a bit awkward, rolled his eyes, and looked at Ji Hao.

You speak so lightly!

Immortal Kings!

Who else could contend with them besides him?

If you can do it, you go!

But before he could finish, he heard Ji Hao speak with a resolute expression, "Lord Human Emperor, if the Immortal Kings cross the pass, leave one to my Ji Family..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the entire deliberation hall looked at Ji Hao with incredible expressions.

"Hmm?" Even Old Man Tianji looked at Ji Hao with some surprise. He knew the strength of the Human Race's strongest too well, and Ji Hao was no exception.

With only the strength of a Peerless Dao Integration, even relying on the special nature of the Void Scripture, being able to briefly fight against a Peak Demon Emperor was already difficult.

Now he suddenly said he wanted to stop an Immortal King?

Not to mention Old Man Tianji, even the Ji Family Old Ancestor looked at his grandson with a bewildered expression.

"Xiao Hao, are you crazy?"

Ji Hao didn't speak, but looked at Shen Nian in the head seat. Shen Nian was also looking at him, revealing a gentle smile, and said, "Uncle Ji has great courage!"

The Ji Family!

One of the most ancient Ancient Desolate Families!

The Ji Family Ancestor was extremely mysterious; even when the Shen Family Ancestor fought Candle Nine Nethers back then, he never appeared. But the Void Grand Array he set up firmly locked Candle Nine Nethers' main body. This ability, needless to say, was absolutely extraordinary!

It seems Ji Hao understood the Ji Family's strength better than any previous Ji Family Old Ancestor.

However, Shen Nian could also judge that doing this would likely come at a great cost, possibly great enough to completely destroy the Ji Family.

Otherwise, when Aunt Qin died at Ao Qian's hands back then, why didn't Ji Hao use it?

If it could even stop an Immortal King, couldn't it deal with a Peak Demon Emperor?

"However..." Shen Nian's tone shifted, and then he said, "It's just Immortal Kings. Uncle Ji, rest assured..."

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Human Emperor Hall looked at Shen Nian with shocked expressions. No one dared to question his words!

The Human Emperor can truly contend with so many Immortal Kings!!!

After hearing Shen Nian's address and words, Ji Hao paused noticeably, then smiled and gave a thumbs-up, saying, "Xiao Nian, you're amazing!"

No wonder Qin'er hoped so much that Chenyu would marry you back then.

It's just a pity... she isn't worthy~

Not long after, Bodhisattva Yuanshu of the Buddhist sect no longer lingered. He seemed to sense that Shen Nian didn't particularly care for him, so he left with the Old Monk.

The others also dispersed. The Heavenly Abyss had collapsed, and there were many things to do. They couldn't do anything about the Immortal Kings, but they couldn't do nothing either!

There was a separate courtyard in the backyard of the Human Emperor Hall. As Shen Nian walked to the entrance, intending to see his Old Ancestor, he saw Ning Fuyao standing upright outside the door. Upon noticing Shen Nian's arrival, he immediately showed a hint of embarrassment, stammering, "You... what is your relationship with my Junior Martial Uncle...?"