"I just heard your Hell's Gate has lost control over the Mortal Realm, so I deliberately broke through to Martial Emperor to test it out!" Chu Zhan and others had briefed him about the Chu family and the Mortal Realm's situation, so Chu Yan didn't reveal his connection to the Chu family, wanting everyone in the Mortal Realm who aspired to break through to Martial Emperor to know that Hell's Gate had truly lost its control, and more people were already advancing to Martial Emperor! This would encourage everyone to break through to the Martial Emperor realm. "Your strength is extraordinary, you must have broken through to Martial Emperor quite some time ago?" "Why not join our Hell's Gate? It's far better than wandering alone!" Wu Fu said sincerely. he wouldn't bother wasting words and would directly suppress and kill them. But this opponent's aura made him shudder, as he might not even be a match for them, so the best approach was to invite them to join. If a few Heavenly Flames could exchange for such a powerful ally, that wouldn't be bad at all! "Wrong, I was only at the early Martial Emperor stage before, but after absorbing and fusing these Heavenly Flames, my strength skyrocketed!" "Speaking of which, I should thank you for delivering these Heavenly Flames to me!" "As for joining Hell's Gate?" "Hahaha, don't joke around. Hell's Gate's glorious days of dominating the Mortal Realm will soon be history. In this era, Hell's Gate is destined to be overthrown. Why would I follow you? To seek death?" Chu Yan laughed heartily, showing no respect for Hell's Gate. "It's you who's seeking death!" Sage Sun Martial Emperor roared in anger. Their Hell's Gate's strength and background were unparalleled, who could rival them? Who could possibly overthrow them? A golden sun slowly emerged behind him, its terrifying aura instantly spreading. Then he charged at Chu Yan, this was his Saint-grade Radiant Sun martial spirit! Chu Yan's body was engulfed in raging flames, with nine Heavenly Flames floating behind him, the power they unleashed could scorch the heavens and boil the seas! Without any unnecessary words, he immediately unleashed a killing move. His fist was wreathed in flames, the scorching heat sweeping in all directions. "Great Sun Emperor Fist!" Sage Sun Martial Emperor refused to be outdone, his fist shining like a golden sun. Their fists collided instantly, golden light and flames surged skyward, the terrifying energy shot straight into the heavens, as if it would annihilate the world itself! The moment they clashed, the nine Heavenly Flames engulfed Sage Sun Martial Emperor, making him scream in agony. He was actually burned by the Heavenly Flames. His body was blasted back tens of thousands of meters, staggering as he barely managed to steady himself. His current state was pitiful, one arm completely shattered, his clothes smoldering, his once thick hair now completely bald and smoking, his skin charred black! "Is this the power of nine Heavenly Flames combined?" Sage Sun Martial Emperor was horrified, even a peak Martial Emperor couldn't withstand such terrifying power! "You're not good enough!" his figure vanishing instantly, charging toward Sage Sun Martial Emperor. the other Martial Emperors including Wu Fu had also joined the fight, their energies erupting as they surrounded Chu Yan. "If I could control the nine Heavenly Flames, killing you would be as easy as slaughtering a dog!" Sage Sun Martial Emperor shouted angrily, nothing was more humiliating for a man than being told he's "not good enough"! "I'm right here, and the nine Heavenly Flames are here too. Come and take them if you dare!" Chu Yan swung his fists, colliding with the attacks from Wu Fu and the other Martial Emperors, each strike shattered space and shook the heavens, their mighty power reaching the highest skies! Even facing multiple Martial Emperors, his fists striking relentlessly, imperial light exploding, flames scorching the firmament! Several figures ascended into the starry sky mid-battle, continuing their fierce combat among the stars. Sage Sun Martial Emperor had mostly recovered from his injuries, his shattered arm regenerated, letting out a long roar as he leapt back into the fray! In the Chu family's Qian Region, Chu Zhan and other Emperor-tier experts watched Chu Yan's battle in the starry sky. They weren't worried about Chu Yan at all, since he possessed Divine Fire! Once Divine Fire was unleashed, any Martial Emperor would be reduced to ashes! "You just told him about the origins of the 'Nine Heavens Burning Fire Technique.' Do you think he'll take this opportunity to go to the Undying Fire Sea?" Ye Zhixin asked worriedly. "Knowing the young master, he probably will!" "But I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing. This technique suits him perfectly. Switching to another method wouldn't be nearly as effective as the Nine Heavens Burning Fire Technique." "In the past, Martial Emperor was the limit of the Mortal Realm, but now with the Beast God's presence, the Chu family's cultivation environment rivals those forbidden lands. With the young master's talent, he's bound to pursue immortality!" "Tell me, would someone seeking the Dao of Eternal Life fear such minor difficulties?" Although Medicine Elder's cultivation was only at Martial Saint, his vision was far more long-term than Ye Zhixin's. "Sigh, I just hope he stays safe." many Martial Saints also noticed this grand battle. "Another person has broken through to Martial Emperor?" "Who is this? He can actually provoke so many Martial Emperors to attack him together?" "Damn, I get it now! These people must have secretly broken through to Martial Emperor long ago, otherwise they wouldn't be this strong!" "Damn it! I can't take it anymore. If I don't break through soon, I'll truly fall behind the times!" "But recently I've noticed something—Hell's Gate's Martial Emperors don't dare enter the seven regions controlled by the Chu family..." Follow current novels on NoveI~Fire.net "You're suggesting we break through within the Chu family's territory?" Many peak Martial Saints were secretly discussing, the increasing number of Martial Emperors making them restless. if they waited any longer, they'd truly be left behind! Their minds raced with urgent thoughts! Near the Dragon Region, in the Tai Xuan Sect of the Tai Xuan Domain, several peak Martial Saint elders gathered in a secret chamber to discuss countermeasures. Lu Chen said, "I've received confidential information that the Demon Saint elders from the Heavenly Dragon Abyss in the Dragon Region have all broken through to Demon Emperor!" "What? Is this true?" The other elders were shocked, those old fellows had become Demon Emperors? "Aren't they afraid Hell's Gate will exterminate them?" "It's not boldness—they've pledged allegiance to the Chu family of the Qian Region. With the Chu family as their backers, they don't fear Hell's Gate!" "In fact, I've heard that Hell's Gate Martial Emperors tried to cause trouble for them but were silently erased within the Heavenly Dragon Abyss, with Chu family Martial Emperors involved!" The elders exchanged startled glances, asking Lu Chen, "Are you suggesting we pledge allegiance to the Chu family?" Lu Chen nodded: "That's the safest approach. The alternative is to secretly go to Chu territory to break through, ensuring Hell's Gate won't dare cause trouble." "After stabilizing our realms, we can suppress our auras and return." "But I don't know if the Chu family would mind us breaking through in their territory, so pledging allegiance is more reliable. Not only could we openly break through near their lands, but Hell's Gate wouldn't dare touch us afterward!" "What do you all think?" Lu Chen asked the others. "Isn't breaking through now too risky?" "Enough with the caution! Can't you see people are already reaching peak Martial Emperor? If we delay further, we'll be trampled underfoot!" Another elder supported Lu Chen's proposal.