"Besides... if you eliminate Zhou Linglong, you'll gain an immense amount of luck!"
"With that, I can conduct another emperor-level lottery!"
Orion lowered his head, and his expression shifted dramatically, turning violent. If he could find Zhou Linglong quickly, he would resolve the issue and then proceed to conduct another emperor-level lottery. This could undoubtedly turn his fortunes around.
"Ying Mo, is there any way you can use your shadow technique to teleport and eliminate Zhou Linglong directly?" Orion asked, hope sparking in his eyes. Ying Mo possessed the ability to traverse shadows at will.
"Do you want me to kill Zhou Linglong directly?" Ying Mo began but was abruptly cut off as the men in black robes suddenly moved.
"Kill....!" A chilling battle cry erupted from the mouths of the black-robed men.
"Boom!"
The twelve powerful warriors in the Great Emperor realm unleashed a terrifying force. The wind howled, dark clouds gathered, and the sky darkened. Their destructive energies surged forth like a tidal wave, sweeping across the land.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion echoed throughout Chang'an City.
Beneath their feet, a violent shockwave obliterated the city, causing countless buildings to crumble. The mere release of these powerful warriors' auras resulted in ordinary civilians hiding in their homes being reduced to mere blood mist.
The might of these Great Emperors was terrifying!
As the twelve black-robed warriors charged toward them, Xu Chu and the others sprang into action.
"Protect the Lord!"
"Brothers, fight with everything you have!"
The six powerful emperors under Orion unleashed their formidable auras and prepared to confront the men in black. The Shadow Guards, Dragon Cavalry, Yan Yun's Eighteen Riders, Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, and Xuan Jia Army all rallied their fighting spirits.
Ying Mo, Yuan Zuozong, Luo Yi, Cao Chun, and Zhang Shigui led their legions, solidifying their battle spirits against the five black-robed warriors. However, one warrior remained unchallenged.
"What do we do about the last one?"
"The Lord can't defeat him!"
The assembled emperors realized the dire situation. For the Lord to engage a Great Emperor alone was a fool's errand.
"Only Li Sandao is left by the Lord's side!"
"But he's just a martial saint!"
With all the powerful warriors dispatched to fight, Li Sandao—a mere martial saint—facing an emperor was an exercise in futility.
"Damn... give me half a stick of incense, and I can take him down!"
Orion's strongest emperor, Xu Huang, slammed his fists in frustration. Despite the enemy's strength, under his full assault, the opposing emperor wouldn't last long—at most half a stick of incense! But time was not on their side.
Suddenly, Li Sandao, who had been concentrating with his eyes closed, opened them with determination.
"My lord! Go deal with Zhou Linglong first. I will hold off this Great Emperor!"
With unwavering resolve, he drew his long knife, a simple weapon he had relied on for years.
"Li Sandao, you..." Orion was taken aback. He knew the risks all too well; a martial saint attempting to stop a Great Emperor was akin to a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
But Li Sandao was determined to create a chance for survival.
Orion gritted his teeth. He recognized the urgency—there was no room for hesitation.
"Very well! Li Sandao, wait for me! Don't fight too recklessly! Just give me a few breaths, and I will bring help!" Orion replied, his voice firm.
Ying Mo was also engaged, unable to assist. Orion had no choice but to confront Zhou Linglong himself. He believed that if he could eliminate her, he would gain immense luck.
Then, he could summon another Great Emperor—or someone equally powerful.
Casting one last meaningful glance at Li Sandao's steadfast form, Orion dashed toward a specific location in Chang'an City based on Ying Mo's intel.
"Li Sandao, I'll assist you!"
Not far away, Emperor Xu Huang bellowed, waving his hand casually. A potent spatial restriction was cast upon the black-robed warrior, debuffing him before the fight began.
When those around them saw this, they quickly joined in.
"Li Sandao, we're here to help!"
"Netherworld Devours the Heart!"
"Fall of Qingyun!"
Soon, the combined efforts of the group began to weaken the black-robed warrior's aura. Despite their efforts, he still radiated the potent energy of a peak Half-Emperor.
"Li Sandao... this is all we can do for you!"
Their abilities helped him suppress the enemy, but they also faced their own formidable foes, increasing their pressure.
"Thank you all..." Li Sandao whispered, gratitude swelling in his heart.
With that, he opened his space ring, revealing various pills Orion had previously distributed to enhance one's cultivation.
Li Sandao expressionlessly began to consume them, one after the other.
"Three swords..." Orion watched in shock. Consuming them so recklessly meant even if Li Sandao survived this battle, he would suffer severe backlash.
"Fight!"
The clash between the two sides erupted as both Orion's group and the black-robed warriors sought a swift resolution.
The battle raged intensely across millions of miles, tearing the void into shreds. A massive rift consumed the entire city of Chang'an.
In truth, it wasn't just Chang'an City at stake; the entire million-mile radius around Chang'an was being devoured by the void.
As for the soldiers and civilians within the city...
Their situation was dire. The weak stood no chance against the chaotic forces of the void.
At that moment, the aftermath of the battle between these nearly twenty powerful emperors ravaged the city, leaving it in ruins.
The once-thriving Chang'an had now become a desolate wasteland.