At this point, within the Ghostly Gloom Gulch, eight strong individuals with Emperor-level strength have emerged, and the strengths of both sides are evenly matched! Such a lineup, I'm afraid not only in the Tianfeng Empire, but even in any place on the Martial God Continent, would cause a stir if it didn't turn the world upside down. To think that the mere inheritance of the Nalan family could attract so many prominent figures, it's likely that no one would believe it if this matter were spoken of! However, among those present, none were pondering this question. They merely looked at Nalan Qing with a slightly eerie gaze... Although, his strength seems to be within expectations... After a while, Nalan He's voice turned cold and hoarse, "You actually managed to guide Qi into your body and still forcibly suppress Yin Qi... It seems that you won't last long!" Nalan Qing grinned and said, "There's another thing you seem to be unaware of, right? According to the ancestral teachings of our Nalan family, if two people accept the family inheritance at the same time within twenty years... then the Ghostly Gloom Gulch will completely collapse... And by then, the several items left by the ancestors of the Nalan family will reappear in the world... Everyone present, who isn't here for those items?" "Nalan He! You, in order to seize the position of family head, actually used the ancestral inheritance as a gift and conspired with outsiders! Today, I will definitely not let you leave alive!" Nalan He's mouth twitched slightly, and he said coldly, "Aren't you planning the same?" "I'm not like you!" Nalan Qing smirked slightly, but his gaze had already slowly fallen to the ground. Following his line of sight, everyone immediately saw that the originally sturdy Floating Island had inexplicably appeared with a few faint cracks, and above the cracks, there were faint white flames pervading, causing the pupils to contract. "It has already begun!" Nalan Qing suddenly sneered, "Young Master Li Yi! Take action! Once you kill Nalan He, those things inside will be yours!" Li Yi frowned slightly, but before he could nod, Luo Ben had already sneered and made the first move! The originally balanced situation was once again broken. Black Martial Energy flickered, and the cold Martial Energy whips fiercely lashed towards Li Yi. Li Yi instinctively retreated, instantly retreating outside the Floating Island. However, at this moment, Luo Ben's target was not him, but the smiling Nalan Qing! Nalan Qing burst into laughter, waved his right hand vigorously, and a Martial Energy light blade had already appeared in the void, blocking Luo Ben's attack. Then, he raised his head and shouted, "Elder! Why haven't you taken action yet!?" "Hmph!" As the strongest person in the true strength of the Nalan family, Nalan Fei's figure was extremely fast. With just a slight movement, his figure had turned into a slender line, disappearing in an instant, and when he reappeared, his right hand had already turned into a palm, fiercely patting towards Luo Ben's chest. In just a breath's time, Luo Ben sneered, and his right hand followed suit. "Boom!" The sudden collision of two Martial Energies exploded like boiling flames, shattering the Yin Qi within several tens of meters, and then, waves of energy ripples violently surged out. Li Yi squinted his eyes, only now could he see Nalan Fei's appearance clearly. Upon closer inspection, Nalan Fei was of average build, with a chubby body and a slightly round face with a few traces of shallow smiles. However, no matter how you looked at it, he didn't seem like a peerless powerhouse. But the aura emanating from him at this moment was enough to make anyone not dare to underestimate him. Luo Ben was a Six Crystal Martial Emperor, but he could contend with him, so... Nalan Fei was at least a Six Crystal Martial Emperor as well! However, he had hidden so deeply over the years. Just this point alone was already... Before Li Yi could finish his thoughts, Luo Ben missed a strike, and his figure swayed slightly. Between his hands dancing, the black Martial Energy had already surged like phantoms, rushing over like a tidal wave, and for a moment, the sound of space tearing was incessant. Dozens of Martial Energy torrents seemed to tear the surrounding void apart completely. "Puff!" "Puff!" Two muffled sounds simultaneously echoed in the void. Under the shock of Martial Energy ripples, the figures of the two men floated tens of meters away. At this moment, except for Nalan Ba and others who were still supporting the Floating Island, the rest had already activated their Martial Energy wings behind them and retreated separately. Nalan Fei and Luo Ben looked at each other from a distance. In the next moment, within the void behind Luo Ben, a pair of black arms slowly retracted. Obviously, in that instant just now, he had once again summoned his Shadow Puppets to join forces to confront the enemy. On the other hand, Nalan Fei's sleeves were constantly spreading with a speckled black color, and he casually tore off his sleeves, revealing a blank expression on his chubby face. Luo Ben's expression was strange as he carefully looked at Nalan Fei for a few moments before saying strangely, "Under this Emperor's Shadow Qi and the Shadow Puppets' joint hands, you actually emerged unscathed... It seems that Nalan Old Coot, you do have some skills after all. I underestimated you earlier!" Nalan Fei smiled slightly, then his figure slightly shifted again, pulling the distance between the two sides apart. However, there was a hint of a smile on his chubby face, "This old man doesn't have the great reputation of an Emperor. In these years, there hasn't been anything to do in the family, except for some bitter cultivation for today. What else can this old man do? As for this old man's insignificant skills, I'm afraid the Emperor wouldn't even bother to look at them." Luo Ben sneered slightly, but it seemed that he also understood. With Nalan Fei blocking him, he couldn't take down Nalan Qing in a hurry. Even if he teamed up with Hai Xin, it would be absolutely impossible. Considering this point, his originally soaring momentum slightly receded, but the cold gaze still stared at this side. And Nalan Fei also laughed, then the black Martial Energy wings behind him slightly swayed, enveloping his whole body with an eerie atmosphere...
As they witnessed this scene, Luo Ben seemed to furrow his brow without making a sound, then sighed softly, "If the world knew that you, Old Coot, not only didn't suffer meridian severance after that battle back then but also attained such cultivation, then the Tianfeng Seven Emperors might as well be renamed the Eight Emperors, wouldn't they?"
"Eight Emperors?" Old Coot sneered coldly. "If we're truly counting, wouldn't it be more than eight?"
Just as they spoke, a sudden burst of light erupted from another direction. Both of them paused, then swiftly turned to look. They saw that Luo Ben had stealthily approached the left side of Nalan Qing, and with a wave of his hand, martial energy surged out. At the same time, several martial energy blades appeared around them, and then Nalan Qing and Nalan He clashed for the first time. Their skills seemed evenly matched, and as their martial energies collided, the air crackled with intensity. Meanwhile, the others present were unable to intervene due to their mutual constraints, only able to watch helplessly.
With a loud boom, two massive torrents of martial energy clashed fiercely once more, causing the two "brothers" to both spew blood and stagger backward. It seemed that their earlier claims of "suppressing Yin energy within one's body" and "cultivating it within a quarter of an hour" were not mere boasts. However, despite everyone believing this, they were powerless to act in the current situation.
After their collision, both "brothers" trembled violently, clearly in immense pain, yet neither willing to yield. Just as it seemed that Nalan Qing had gained a slight advantage, he was forced back several meters. He attempted to rise but found Nalan He suddenly flash before him, their bodies closing within half a meter. Despite this close proximity, their gazes met, rendering the distance between them inconsequential.
However, Nalan Qing suddenly smirked, his voice cold as he said, "Nalan He, did you truly believe that I'm inferior to you?" Before his words had even finished, he swiftly formed several seals with his hands. If his martial technique were to activate immediately, he could strike down Nalan He, seizing control of the situation. His actions made Nalan He's face show a hint of panic. At this moment, he seemed to regret his arrogant behavior.
Nalan Qing's hand movements were lightning-fast, completing the seals in a fraction of a second. At that moment, he even spared a glance backward. If Nalan He were to die, then even if Yin Emperor and Wind Emperor Nalan Tianzhe acted together, what could they do? Moreover, at this distance, no one could save Nalan He! The situation today was set!
However, at that moment, an excruciating pain tore through his chest. Nalan Qing's mind momentarily couldn't comprehend it, and then the pain spread throughout his body. His meridians were shattered by the chilling martial energy, leaving him unable to move a muscle. He could only struggle to turn his head, his gaze slowly shifting downward...
Then, he saw a pitch-black palm. It had landed on his chest, digging a large hole, extinguishing all signs of life within him, even though he was a Martial Emperor powerhouse. Nalan Qing's last thoughts exploded in his mind, freezing his final thoughts. Suddenly, he burst into laughter.
It was incomprehensible why, in such a situation, he could still laugh? As the hand withdrew slightly, Nalan He chuckled softly. With a casual flick, another surge of martial energy swept through. Then, to the astonishment of everyone present, Nalan Qing's lifeless body was slammed onto the side of the floating island, silently slipping into the boundless darkness below...
At that moment, amidst the boundless darkness, laughter seemed to echo. Yet the scene was eerily silent. Nalan Qing died just like that? So abruptly? So unexpectedly? How... how was this possible!? If it were Nalan He who had died just now, it would be somewhat understandable, but for it to be the cunning Nalan Qing... In an instant, whether friend or foe, everyone's faces displayed a ludicrous degree of shock because in that fleeting moment, no one could discern how Nalan Qing had died... Nalan He's success seemed far too effortless, like something out of a dream! Amidst everyone's astonishment, Nalan He's figure drifted slightly, distancing himself from Li Yi and the others, his gaze fixed on the floating island above...
But the awkwardness had not yet ended... Suddenly, a piercing cry rang out, "Qing'er!!!" Everyone's gaze shifted to see Nalan Ba, who had previously only been concerned with stabilizing the floating island, suddenly rising to his feet. Enveloped in a brilliant white light, his expression contorted in extreme rage. Due to his extreme anger, his hair stood on end, resembling a hedgehog. However, at this moment, this scene, which would have been quite comical, left no one laughing!
With Nalan Ba's departure, the relatively stable floating island suddenly cracked open, erupting into bursts of white flames. Then, in the next instant, the entire Ghostly Gloom Capital trembled violently. It seemed that the Ghostly Gloom Capital, which had previously required the combined efforts of the three to barely stabilize, was now on the verge of collapse...