187: Emperor of Light

Inside the main hall of the Holy Demon Sect.

The five Sects had just concluded their Alliance treaty, and the lingering aura of their oath still permeated the hall.

At that moment, the sound of light footsteps came from the entrance as a figure slowly walked in.

The newcomer was dressed in clothes as white as snow, and his entire body radiated a soft yet dazzling light, as if he were an Incarnation of light walking the earth.

"Fellow Daoists," the newcomer said with a faint smile, his voice as warm and smooth as jade. "Some of you know me, some do not. Allow me to introduce myself; I am Great Emperor Guangyao of the Light Realm."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone in the hall changed.

Saint Demon Great Emperor, Great Emperor Hengyu, Dust Extinguishing Great Emperor, Great Emperor Jue Jie, and Great Emperor Wan Jie, as well as the Immortal Devouring Sect's Immortal Devouring Great Emperor, Heart Devouring Great Emperor, and Dao Breaking Great Emperor; the Vast Sect's Vastness Great Emperor and Great Emperor Gui Xu; the Blood God Sect's Blood Venerable; and the Dao Controlling Sect's Great Emperor Yu Dao all stood up, their gazes heavy as they looked at this uninvited guest.

Saint Demon Great Emperor was the first to rise, saying in a deep voice, "So it is Great Emperor Guangyao who has graced us with his presence. Please, take a seat of honor."

Great Emperor Guangyao waved his hand and looked around at everyone. "No need." His gaze swept across each face, finally settling on Saint Demon Great Emperor. "You five major Sects have formed an Alliance today, and I have come on behalf of the Light Realm."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly grew tense.

Everyone had different expressions; some showed vigilance, some were lost in thought, and a flicker of unease flashed in the eyes of others.

Saint Demon Great Emperor's expression remained unchanged as he slowly asked, "And may I ask what the Light Realm's intention is..."

Great Emperor Guangyao looked directly into Saint Demon Great Emperor's eyes, his voice still gentle but carrying an unquestionable power. "Neither my Light Realm nor the Dark Realm will allow the Domain of Chaos to be unified." He paused, his gaze becoming sharp. "If it were unified, the power of the entire Domain of Chaos would be too great." His gaze lingered on Saint Demon Great Emperor for a moment as he said meaningfully, "I suspect the Holy Demon Sect alone has ten Supreme Great Emperors, does it not?"

A flicker of something strange passed through Saint Demon Great Emperor's eyes, and he immediately denied it. "We do not."

Great Emperor Guangyao didn't seem to care about the answer and continued, "The Bright Emperor of my Light Realm hopes that the five major powers of your Domain of Chaos will submit to the Light Realm."

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall erupted into an uproar.

Immortal Devouring Great Emperor and Vastness Great Emperor exchanged a look, Blood Venerable's brow furrowed deeply, and Great Emperor Yu Dao stroked his beard thoughtfully.

Everyone's gaze eventually fell on Saint Demon Great Emperor; after all, he was currently the leader of the five-Sect Alliance.

Saint Demon Great Emperor remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "Our five Sects are merely forming an Alliance; it does not count as unification."

Great Emperor Guangyao shook his head. "I don't want to dwell on that right now." His voice suddenly became firm. "I'm simply asking you: are your five major Sects willing to submit to my Light Realm?"

The hall was deathly silent as everyone held their breath. Saint Demon Great Emperor's gaze swept over the faces of his colleagues, seeing their expressions—some resolute, some hesitant.

After a long period of contemplation, he finally looked up, his voice firm. "No. We people of the Domain of Chaos are used to being undisciplined; we will not be submitting to the Light Realm."

Hearing this, the smile on Great Emperor Guangyao's face did not fade. "Very well." He cupped his hands to the crowd. "Farewell."

Saint Demon Great Emperor and the others also returned the gesture. "Safe travels."

Great Emperor Guangyao's body erupted in brilliant light, turning into a dazzling white beam that instantly vanished from the hall.

Only then did the people in the hall breathe a long sigh of relief, but the residual pressure in the air still felt stifling.

Saint Demon Great Emperor slowly sat back in the main seat, his gaze deep.

Immortal Devouring Great Emperor snorted coldly. "The Light Realm's hand is reaching out way too far."

Vastness Great Emperor mused, "I'm afraid this matter will not end here."

Blood Venerable licked his lips, a bloodthirsty glint flashing in his eyes. "If they dare come, let them taste the might of my Blood God Sect."

Great Emperor Yu Dao sighed softly. "This matter requires further deliberation."

The flickering candlelight in the hall reflected everyone's complex expressions.

The Alliance of the five major Sects had only just been established, yet it was already facing immense pressure from the outside world.

Saint Demon Great Emperor sat upright in the main seat, his deep gaze sweeping over the powerhouses present as he slowly spoke, "Everyone, the Light Realm and Dark Realm are currently watching us like tigers stalking prey, both wishing to swallow our five Sects. But as the saying goes, soldiers will be blocked by generals and water by earth; we will take it one step at a time. You need not worry too much."

His voice was low and majestic, as if it contained endless power, causing everyone's tense minds to settle slightly.

It was as if he were telling them—if the sky falls, he will be there to hold it up.

However, a heavy atmosphere still permeated the hall; after all, both the Light Realm and Dark Realm were behemoths.

Blood Venerable of the Blood God Sect snorted coldly, his body surrounded by a thick, malevolent blood Qi.

He looked up slightly, his gaze as sharp as a blade. "The Alliance Leader is absolutely right. Our five-Sect Alliance now has over twenty Supreme Great Emperors gathered together. Even if the Light Realm and Dark Realm attack us, they will have to weigh whether the cost is worth it."

His words carried a hint of arrogance, clearly showing extreme confidence in their own strength. Blood Venerable had always been arrogant and never bowed his head easily; even facing supreme realms, he showed no fear.

The Immortal Devouring Sect's Immortal Devouring Great Emperor, Heart Devouring Great Emperor, and Dao Breaking Great Emperor; the Vast Sect's Vastness Great Emperor and Great Emperor Gui Xu; and the Dao Controlling Sect's Great Emperor Yu Dao all nodded in agreement.

The corner of Immortal Devouring Great Emperor's mouth curled up as a cold glint flashed in his eyes. "The Light Realm and Dark Realm simply want to take the opportunity to swallow us and expand their influence. But unfortunately, our five Sects are not fish on a chopping block to be slaughtered at will."

Heart Devouring Great Emperor smiled coldly, a dark devouring power rising around him. "If they dare come, let them taste our power."

Dao Breaking Great Emperor said nothing, but in those sharp eyes, Battle Intent soared. He slowly clenched his fists, his knuckles making a 'crack-crack' sound as if silently declaring war—if anyone dared come, he would surely shatter them with a single punch.

Vastness Great Emperor nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Indeed. Our five-Sect Alliance has deep foundations; it is not something they can easily shake."

For a moment, Killing Intent overflowed in the meeting hall, as if even the air had frozen.

Everyone voiced their threats, as if doing so could dispel the unease in their hearts and add a bit of confidence.

Saint Demon Great Emperor nodded slightly, his gaze as deep as an abyss. He knew that these harsh words were not just for the enemy, but also for themselves.

In this ever-changing situation, a firm belief was extremely important.

"Good." Saint Demon Great Emperor finally spoke, his voice like a great bell striking, shaking the soul. "If the Light Realm or the Dark Realm dare to come, then we shall let them see exactly what kind of majesty our five-Sect Alliance possesses."

Everyone in the hall responded in unison, their Battle Intent boiling. At this moment, they were no longer fighting alone, but were an Alliance sharing a common enemy.

No matter what the future held, they would meet all challenges with the toughest of stances.