"Attack!" Lan Cangshan's cold shout echoed through the air.
In an instant, the previously calm sky erupted with a massive explosion of energy.
Already impatient, Chu Zhengxiong's Dou Qi surged as he wielded his massive crimson blade, charging directly at the three Dou Wangs. Following closely behind, the other three Dou Wangs of the Lan Shan Empire also unleashed their Dou Techniques, joining Chu Zhengxiong in the assault.
"Leave us behind? Don't think that just because you outnumber us, you've won!" Yan Mao sneered, and with a thought, a dragon-shaped flame surged from his body. The flame dragon roared, spewing fiery balls towards Lan Cangshan's group of five.
The other Dou Wangs, seeing Yan Mao take action, also unleashed their Dou Techniques.
In an instant, the nine Dou Wangs clashed violently in the sky.
"Mountain-Splitting Fist!"
"Blood Demon Strike!"
"Cloud-Piercing Step!"
"Wind Blade!"
"Might of the Giant Boulder!"
Boom!
The air shattered with the impact, energy scattering in all directions.
As the terrifying aura from the clashes above occasionally descended, everyone on the ground gazed up in shock at the battle. Even the residual waves of energy sent shivers through those present.
"I've never seen so many Dou Wang experts fight at once. This is truly terrifying!"
"Indeed, even if I walk away with nothing, it's worth witnessing this!"
Members of second- and third-rate forces from the various empires murmured in awe. Their strength was generally low, and seeing so many Dou Wangs in battle was an eye-opening experience for them.
"With the aftershocks from their battle, anyone below the Dou Shi level could easily get seriously injured if they aren't careful," remarked an elder from the Wang family as he clicked his tongue.
Their family head, a five-star Dou wang, was among the Dou Wangs fighting above, yet he dared not approach too closely to such a fierce battle.
Perhaps this is what people mean when they say that below Dou Wang, everyone is an ant!
"Die!"
With a loud bang, a Dou Wang's body was sent crashing to the ground, sending debris and dust flying everywhere.
Watching Lan Cangshan fall to the earth, Yan Mao's face broke into a smile. "Lan Cangshan it seems I have the upper hand!"
"Your Majesty!!" the people on the ground shouted as they saw Lan Cangshan fall.
"Cough Cough" Lan Cangshan coughed up as the red liquid trailing down his lips.
"I'm fine. Focus on protecting the juniors!" he ordered, his gaze locked on Yan Mao, the nine-star Dou Wang. He had been careless! He hadn't expected the opponent's strength to be so great. Even with his peak nine-star Dou Wang strength, he had been outmatched by someone who had only recently reached the nine-star level.
"Withdraw your forces now, and when I emerge from the cave, I might consider leaving you with 10% of the treasures" Yan Mao said calmly.
Years ago, Yan Mao had obtained a high-level fire attribute technique of the Xuan rank. As long as the opponent's strength wasn't vastly superior, he could suppress and even defeat them with ease. This was his confidence.
"You're too arrogant. We're in the same realm—who wins and who loses is far from certain!" Lan Cangshan retorted.
He hadn't used his full strength yet and had only been caught off guard earlier. Besides, his empire had a hidden ace: a Dou Huang-level Supreme Elder currently concealed among the crowd below. This was his true trump card!
"Is that so? Then let's see how strong a peak nine-star Dou Wang really is!" Yan Mao sneered as his figure turned into a black streak, launching another attack at Lan Cangshan.
"Hmph!"
Lan Cangshan snorted coldly, his Dou Qi surging violently.
Boom!
The collision of two Dou Wang-level forces created a thunderous sound that echoed through the sky!
Bang, bang, bang!
At that moment, several more Dou Wangs were slammed into the ground!
But this time, it wasn't just the Dou Wangs of the Lan Shan Empire—Dou Wangs from the opposing side also fell.
This sudden change left both Lan Cangshan and Yan Mao stunned!
To bring down so many Dou Wangs at once, it had to be the work of at least a Dou Huang!
"Who is it? Show yourself!" roared Chu Zhengxiong, the head of the Chu family. He had been fighting alongside the other Dou Wangs of the empire and was on the verge of defeating an enemy Dou Wang when a hand suddenly appeared behind him, slamming him to the ground.
The unexpected turn of events shocked everyone present.
"Hahaha! You've all been fighting so hard. Why don't you let me handle the distribution?" an old voice suddenly echoed across the sky.
Hearing this, everyone froze and quickly looked up. In the sky, two figures hovered in mid-air.
One was an old man in a black robe, his face half-covered, with black hair hanging loose and a face full of wrinkles. His eyes were filled with intense killing intent. Behind him, a pair of massive wings made of blood-colored Dou Qi exuded a terrifying pressure.
The other was a burly man, half-naked, with a rugged face and deep, cold eyes that gleamed with a chilling light. He also had a pair of large, earth-colored Dou Qi wings extending from his back.
The people on the ground were horrified as they stared at the two figures in the sky, their Dou Qi wings looked more imposing than those of any Dou Wang.
Scanning the surroundings, the black-robed elder spoke, "The Dou Zong's cave are filled with danger. Let me and the 'Barbarian Emperor' beside me explore them first. When we come out, we'll share half of the treasures with all of you. How does that sound?"
It was a Dou Huang!
The Chu family head's face turned pale upon hearing that voice. He had never imagined that two experts above the Dou Wang level would intervene!
A Dou Huang expert!
Such a powerhouse could easily dominate the entire battlefield! Even the Lan Shan Empire itself might not have a Dou Huang within its ranks. This was a game-changing presence!