Ancient Demon Emperor

Since the key is also under control.

This means that regardless of whether the Secret Realm is open or not, only Zhong Qing can enter.

Therefore, the key is useless to him, a person with Formation Immunity, but having it under control is equivalent to having all the initiative.

On the other side!

After the Red Dust Empress arrived at a height of one hundred thousand miles.

Her gaze fell upon a figure one zhang and six feet tall in the distant space.

His body seemed to be cast from divine gold, with deep facial contours, two horns on his head, eyes like ox pupils, and clear black and white eyeballs, as if the Qi of life and death were rotating. He had a human body with ox hooves, hands like palm-leaf fans, and a majestic Qi emanating from his entire body.

This was the Yao Race Ancient Emperor!

But he was not from the Xuan Domain.

A Yao Race Great Emperor who became famous even earlier than the Dust Emperor.

The two Great Emperors met each other's gaze.

The Ancient Emperor slowly spoke, "Fellow Daoist Red Dust, long time no see!"

Medicine Red Dust stood gracefully in space like a white lotus, elegant and noble, her long hair, emitting a crystalline glow, moved without wind.

She lightly opened her red lips and nodded slightly, "Indeed, it has been tens of thousands of years since we last met."

"Ancient Emperor, are you also here for the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm?"

"Precisely!"

"The Fallen Immortal Secret Realm is of immeasurable value. With such a heaven-shaking Opportunity appearing, this Emperor naturally wants a share."

As the Ancient Emperor spoke, his gaze fell upon Medicine Red Dust, and after pondering for a moment, he continued, "I have a suggestion."

"There are many coveters of this Fallen Immortal Secret Realm. After this Emperor's investigation, there are no less than five Emperor-level powerhouses gathered in the vicinity. Why don't you and I form an Alliance? This way, we can ensure maximum benefit in the upcoming Secret Realm competition. What do you think?"

The two had met in the Meteorite Sea!

That place was quite terrifying and eerie. Both were trapped in a lost land within the Meteorite Sea, and only by working together did they manage to break free from the predicament.

There was a good foundation for cooperation between the two sides.

However, facing the Ancient Emperor's warm invitation, Medicine Red Dust slowly shook her head and refused.

"I apologize, Ancient Emperor, I appreciate your kindness, but this matter of the Alliance is not something I, Red Dust, can decide."

This made the Ancient Emperor's expression soften.

"Fellow Daoist Red Dust, if you don't want to form an Alliance with this Emperor, you can just say so directly."

"Why must you use such a ridiculous excuse to shirk it?"

"As an Emperor-level powerhouse, can there still be someone who can influence Fellow Daoist's will?"

Upon hearing this, Medicine Red Dust's lips curved into a bitter smile.

She shook her head, her face looking distant, and said, "Fellow Daoist is right."

"I have now sworn allegiance to a certain Lord."

"Without his permission, my decisions do not count."

Although her words were soft, they exploded like thunderclaps in the Ancient Emperor's mind.

His previously somewhat displeased emotions instantly vanished.

Replaced by a look of astonishment.

Every Great Emperor is a Prodigy of their era, a favorite of fate.

Emerging from billions of living beings, they are figures who can stir up the world.

How could such a person be willing to be subservient to others?

In the Ancient Emperor's perception, the Red Dust Empress was undoubtedly arrogant.

Her strength, among the One Tribulation Great Emperors, was also top-tier.

Even he would not dare to claim to be superior to her.

However, at this moment, such a powerful existence openly stated that she had become a follower of another person.

This, how absurd?

The Ancient Emperor's brows furrowed slightly as he scrutinized the other party.

His heart was filled with surprise and incomprehension.

"The person you follow, is he the one you bowed to earlier?"

Not long ago, the scene of the Red Dust Empress bowing to Zhong Qing was witnessed by the Ancient Emperor.

At that time, he was somewhat puzzled.

Who could be worthy of such treatment from the Red Dust Empress?

But now, the doubts in his heart seemed to have an answer.

"Precisely!"

The Red Dust Empress's response further confirmed the Ancient Emperor's guess.

But it also made him even more perplexed.

"Who is that person? And what is so special about him that he can make you, who is always proud, bow down and submit to him?"

Facing this inquiry, the Red Dust Empress shook her head.

"I apologize, my Lord is naturally indifferent and dislikes trouble. Without his permission, I cannot reveal his name casually."

"However, my Lord's goal is also this Fallen Immortal Secret Realm."

"Considering our past acquaintance and friendship, I came here only to give Fellow Daoist a piece of advice."

"If the Secret Realm opens and Fellow Daoist encounters my Lord in the Secret Realm, it is best not to have a conflict with him."

"Otherwise..."

She did not finish speaking; some things are best left unsaid.

How could the Ancient Emperor, who had lived for countless tens of thousands of years, not understand the Red Dust Empress's unspoken meaning?

For a moment, he fell silent.

His brows furrowed even deeper.

The Ancient Emperor could not possibly ignore the Red Dust Empress's advice.

How could someone who could make the proud Red Dust Empress submit be an easy opponent?

Without even thinking, it was clear that his strength was extraordinary.

But when did such an Emperor-level figure appear in the Three Thousand Domains of the Lower Realm?

Looking at all the Great Emperor powerhouses in the entire Three Thousand Domains of the Lower Realm, he didn't claim to know all of them, but he knew eight or nine out of ten.

Other Great Emperor powerhouses, even if he hadn't met them, he had at least heard of them.

But regarding the Lord mentioned by the Red Dust Empress, he felt extremely unfamiliar.

The Ancient Emperor searched through his memories but found no information about the other party.

As he frowned in thought, the Red Dust Empress cupped her hands and bid farewell, saying, "My words are done. I hope Fellow Daoist will act accordingly."

"I will take my leave first!"

The Ancient Emperor opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But in the end, he said nothing, just watching the Red Dust Empress depart.

A long time later, the Ancient Emperor sighed softly.

"It seems that even this Emperor will find it quite difficult to obtain great Opportunity in this Secret Realm!"

The Lord mentioned by the Red Dust Empress made him feel a surge of pressure.

But for the Red Dust Empress herself, he felt quite emotional.

Thinking back to when the two first met, how spirited was the Red Dust Empress?

Even when in dangerous and desperate situations, she remained calm and composed, possessing the ambition to look down upon the world and believe herself unrivaled.

He never expected that when they met again, it would be such a sight.

Even if the existence she spoke of was very strong, it was not a reason for a dignified Great Emperor to become another's follower.

From then on, the two sides would likely be on different paths!

In the Ancient Emperor's view, the Red Dust Empress willingly becoming another's follower was undoubtedly a sign of self-degradation.

Putting himself in her shoes!

If he were in the Red Dust Empress's position, even if the other party was a Three Tribulation Great Emperor, he would never lower his noble head.

In the depths of the Ancient Emperor's heart, he greatly disdained such behavior.

"It seems I can only find another ally."

As the Ancient Emperor pondered, his gaze looked into the distance.

The next moment, his body moved, and he disappeared from his original spot.

...

The sun rose and the moon set, repeating in cycles!

In an instant, half a month had passed since the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm appeared.

As time went on, an endless stream of figures continued to rush towards the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm.

During this time, Zhong Qing remained within the eighty thousand li of space.

Every day, he watched the clouds roll and unroll, calmly observing the changes in the overall situation.

At the same time, he observed the Prodigies coming and going around the Secret Realm.

Behind him, Phoenix Aotian and the Red Dust Empress always followed by his side.

And as time passed!

A new power structure had already formed around the entire Secret Realm!

Among the various forces, over a thousand Alliances had been formed in just half a month.

Among these Alliances, the one generally recognized as having the greatest momentum and strongest prestige was undoubtedly the Three Domains Alliance.

It was an Alliance formed by the Old Ancestor of the Lin Family of the Fire Domain, the Old Ancestor of the Fang Family of the Gold Domain, and the Old Ancestor of the Lei Family of the Water Domain, three Quasi-Emperor powerhouses.

Today, the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm, a place that had gathered countless prominent figures, finally saw a slight change after a period of brewing.

Above the ancient bronze gate, figures gathered one after another.

In an instant, hundreds of figures densely covered the area.

Leading them were none other than the Three Quasi-Emperors of the Three Domains Alliance.

Behind them followed a host of Great Saints and even Saint Realm powerhouses.

"What are they trying to do?"

Someone wondered, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"What else could they be doing? Looking at this posture, they naturally can't sit still and want to explore the Fallen Immortal Secret Realm!"

As soon as these words were spoken, they instantly stirred the hearts of many.

"Are they not afraid of becoming the target of public criticism?"

It is said that wealth moves hearts, and treasures entice souls.

The Fallen Immortal Secret Realm is of immeasurable value and contains endless Opportunity.

It could be said that whoever takes the first bite of the cake will undoubtedly become the target of public criticism.

"Three Quasi-Emperor powerhouses, along with so many Great Saints and Saint Realm masters. With such strength, even if they become the target of public criticism, what is there to fear as long as the Great Emperors do not appear?"

Within the scene, countless whispers and discussions arose.

Almost all eyes were fixed on the members of the Three Domains Alliance.

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