At a glance, Fang Han saw the massive battleship densely covered entirely with skulls.
The Battleship of Sin.
He did not know what the skulls on it were, forged from ancient divine objects. Having charged into the Crimson Plane, it actually violently absorbed the crimson energy and then spewed it out, functioning with a marvelous utility similar to the Armor of Time that Fang Han had refined.
The people on the Battleship of Sin also saw him at a glance.
At the same time, Fang Han saw clearly that demonic energy surged to the heavens from the giant ship, almost condensing into a heavenly divine pillar attempting to pierce through this Crimson Plane and transmit outwards. These figures were all supreme Demon Lords of the Origin Demon Sect, eternally immortal supreme Heavenly Lords.
Besides them, Meng Shaobai, Ying Xiantian, and Su Xiuyi were seen distinctly by Fang Han; not a single person could escape his eyes and ears.
Swish!
Within the dense, milky-white holy light shield, whether it was the four Heavenly Lords on Fang Han's side or the Demon Sect Heavenly Lords on the Battleship of Sin, both sides halted, observing each other with their gazes, seemingly wanting to see through and melt the other party.
Especially some demonic lights that swept back and forth across Emperor Feather's body, having already understood that this was the reincarnation of the Lord of Arbitration.
"Are you the Heavenly Lord of the Era, Fang Han?"
A ray of blood light manifested from the skull ship. The Lord of the Blood River descended into the vital energy of the Crimson Plane. All the vital energy surrounded him to corrode him, but it was all blocked outside. This was the supreme divine might of the Lord of the Blood River. Obviously, there was a divine object within his body, making the crimson energy unable to corrode his body.
"Lord of the Blood River?" Fang Han looked at this blood-red Daoist: "Are you the one who took in Ying Xiantian and accepted him as a disciple? Rumor has it that you are also one of the progenitors of the Demonic Path, the master of that Cang Sheng. Ying Xiantian is the Lord of the Sanctuary. Do you want to snatch food from my mouth this time? To obtain the Ancient Sanctuary?"
"Exactly." The Lord of the Blood River waved his hand, a field of blood light flickering unsteadily in the air: "Fang Han, you are after all a Heavenly Lord born in this era. No matter how powerful you are, it is limited, and your foundation is shallow. Listen to my words, hand over the Lord of Arbitration in your hands and obediently retreat. The many Demon Lords of our Origin Demon Sect can spare your life. Otherwise, this Crimson Plane will be the place where you perish."
"Shameless boasting!" The Lord of the Fire Realm spoke: "Lord of the Blood River, how dare you say such words. I would instead advise you to hand over the Lord of the Sanctuary, join our Era Alliance, and honor the Heavenly Lord of the Era as the alliance leader. Otherwise, the Origin Demon Sect will be wiped out this time."
"Audacious!" The single sentence of the Lord of the Fire Realm provoked the anger of many Demon Lords. Instantly, a Demon Lord walked out, wearing a completely green robe with emerald flames burning fiercely, holding a skull scepter, and having nails fully seven inches long. As he slightly shook the scepter in his hand, many sounds of ghosts wailing and gods howling immediately resounded, and large expanses of tombs, kingdoms, and tombstones echoed out.
These large expanses of tombs, kingdoms, and tombstones were the paradise of undead spirits and the place where gods perished.
"Lord of the Tombs!" Seeing this Demon Lord, the Lord of the Fire Realm's expression changed. He already recognized that this was a formidable Demon Lord within the Origin Demon Sect, the Lord of the Tombs. What he cultivated was the Great Technique of Three Tombs and Five Graves, a peerless existence transcending the Three Thousand Great Daos, a supreme demonic path studied and cultivated by the Origin Demon Lord.
Although this Lord of the Tombs was a figure of the same era as him, he had obtained many miraculous encounters. Rumor had it that he had even obtained two characters that flowed out from the Gate of Eternal Life, hence his name, and his mana was much more formidable than his.
"Lord of the Fire Realm, when did you lose your dignity and surrender to this brat born in the new era? An invincible Heavenly Lord who has survived three great universal destructions actually surrendering to a brat born in the new era. If this is spread out, within our circle of Heavenly Lords, wouldn't you be laughed to death alive, Lord of the Fire Realm?"
Holding the scepter, the Lord of the Tombs said sternly.
For a moment, the Lord of the Fire Realm was rendered speechless.
Heavenly Lords had their circle of Heavenly Lords, which was like an aristocratic circle. Ordinary immortals could not come into contact with it, but after advancing to Heavenly Lord, one would slowly come into contact with it, and it was also divided into ranks. Generally speaking, a newly advanced Heavenly Lord born in this era was not well-received in the circle of Heavenly Lords, and their status was exceedingly low.
However, the status of Heavenly Lords who had survived universal destructions was much higher. The older the Heavenly Lord, the higher their status.
Every era equated to an accumulation of strength and a baptism of great tribulation, allowing Heavenly Lords to increase their power significantly.
With the status of the Lord of the Fire Realm, surrendering to Fang Han was indeed a thoroughly shameful matter.
"Alright, Lord of the Fire Realm, step back. Those of the Origin Demon Sect opposing me do not know the meaning of death." Fang Han's tone was cold. With a wave of his hand, his gaze swept one by one over the faces of the many Demon Lords standing on the Battleship of Sin, and then rested on the bodies of Ying Xiantian, Su Xiuyi, and Meng Shaobai.
"Ying Xiantian, Innate Emperor. Su Xiuyi, Sect Master of the Yellow Springs Demon Sect, and Meng Shaobai, my fellow sect member of the Yuhua Sect in the mortal world. You actually allied together to oppose me? We all came from the Xuanhuang Great World and are fellow townsmen. What do you say? On account of being fellow townsmen, I can spare your lives. Kneel down, submit to me, and I will bestow upon you boundless wealth, boundless glory, and boundless divine abilities. If you do not submit, I will have no choice but to send you on your way." Looking at these three people, some smiles appeared on Fang Han's face.
"Fang Han, have you gone mad, or have I gone mad? To actually hear you say such words? Have you forgotten being hunted down by me in the mortal world? Just one avatar of mine almost killed you. You can contend against me." Su Xiuyi's voice was shrill: "That's right, having ascended to the Heavenly Realm, you walked ahead and advanced to Heavenly Lord. What a pity, I am also about to advance. At that time, it will be the day of your death."
"Fang Han, your tone is too grand. Be careful not to bite your tongue. I am the Lord of the Sanctuary; this Ancient Sanctuary belongs to me. I have already felt the vast, ocean-like power within it. My physical shell is right inside. I can very soon advance to Heavenly Lord! With my current power, relying on the Ancient Sanctuary, I can also contend against Heavenly Lords." Ying Xiantian spoke.
As he was speaking, his entire body suddenly flew up.
A formless power emerged from his body, triggering the ancient milky-white holy light. Instantly, that sacred milky-white radiance, mixed with inscriptions praising the gods, charged into Ying Xiantian's body. His power climbed steadily; he could actually call upon the power of the Ancient Sanctuary.
There was a repulsive nature to the power of this Ancient Sanctuary. Even Fang Han felt that if he rushed into it rashly, he would encounter endless attacks. Yet it automatically infused power into Ying Xiantian, demonstrating that Ying Xiantian's identity as the Lord of the Sanctuary was genuine.
"Fang Han! In the mortal world, I was defeated by you, but today, I will kill you to prove my Dao!"
Meng Shaobai was murderous.
"I can also receive the power of the Ancient Sanctuary!" At the same time, Emperor Feather also flew up. Just like Ying Xiantian, he actually triggered the power of the Ancient Sanctuary. That sacred poem and the milky-white holy power continuously infused into his body. The Bible of Faith seemed to condense into a massive book, rotating in the void. The Sword of the Sanctuary also leaped up, shuttling through the holy light, drawing power, and cleansing his body.
"Fang Han, I will say it one more time: hand over the Lord of Arbitration, otherwise do not blame me for being impolite!" The Lord of the Blood River finally could endure no longer. He felt that Emperor Feather could advance to Heavenly Lord anywhere and at any time, one step faster than Ying Xiantian.
One must know that Emperor Feather's foundation was inherently that of the supreme sect master of a peerless great religion, much thicker and more solid than Ying Xiantian's. Later, he had devoured all the cultivation and Heavenly Lord origin of the Battle King Heavenly Lord Muye Huang, and cultivated in the Hall of Hongmeng. His current combat strength could rival that of an ordinary Heavenly Lord.
Just now, inside the Lava Plane, he had received the baptism of four Heavenly Lords, sorting out the essence of his life even further.
Now, upon approaching the Ancient Sanctuary, he was about to immediately advance to Heavenly Lord. His accumulation had reached a pinnacle, and an essential transformation finally began to occur. Ying Xiantian was different; no matter how highly valued he was, it was impossible for him to directly devour a Heavenly Lord. To reach the heavenly lord realm, it was only possible by finding the physical body of his past life.
"Good! Senior Brother Emperor Feather! You have finally reached the apex and taken the final step. I will lend you a helping hand!" Fang Han pointed out a finger, inscribed with his comprehension of the true Dao of heaven and earth, assisting Emperor Feather to take the most critical step.
Rumble!
The entire Crimson Plane began to shake. Endless heavenly tribulation clouds appeared above Emperor Feather's head. The Heavenly Lord Great Tribulation had descended.
As long as he survived the Heavenly Lord Great Tribulation, Emperor Feather would truly become a Heavenly Lord, his life form would change, and he would awaken the true memories of the ancient Lord of Arbitration. Mastering the Ancient Sanctuary would be just around the corner.
If Emperor Feather became a Heavenly Lord, then even if Ying Xiantian was the reincarnation of the Lord of the Sanctuary, he could never hope to gain control of the Sanctuary. The difference between a Heavenly Lord and a Supreme Immortal was simply too vast.
"Not good! He wants to make the Lord of Arbitration evolve into a Heavenly Lord. Once he transforms into a Heavenly Lord, this Ancient Sanctuary will probably be truly mastered!" Seeing this scene, the Lord of the Blood River almost roared furiously.
Ying Xiantian's face also turned pale instantly. No matter what, he could not make himself assault the Heavenly Lord throne; his accumulation was far inferior to Emperor Feather's. In his heart, he also knew clearly what Emperor Feather assaulting the Heavenly Lord throne meant.
"Seniors Demon Lords, absolutely do not let Emperor Feather break through, otherwise my identity will be of no use." Ying Xiantian let out a long howl.
"Kill!"
Wearing full body armor, resembling an ancient war demon god, the Lord of the Inverse Demons charged out to kill. With a wave of his large hand, a great axe born amidst boundless war fire, glory, splendor, and blood light appeared. The great axe was mottled with bloodstains, having hacked down an unknown number of people. With a slight movement, it brought up an incredibly intense mountain of corpses and sea of blood, transforming the mortal realm into hell.
This was the divine object forged by the Lord of the Inverse Demons. It was not a Holy Grade Immortal Artifact and had not developed its own sapience, but its might even surpassed Holy Grade Immortal Artifacts. It was the "Bloody Axe."