The ceremony site was enveloped within a Great Array, and Lightning flashed and Thunder struck incessantly, while five ancient mummies were tied to a red copper pillar each.

The ceremony from beyond this world had been going on for quite some time; of the five ancient mummies bound to the red copper pillars, four had already turned to char due to their inability to withstand the Punishment Thunder, yet one had survived, still enduring the baptism of lightning and thunder.

This ancient mummy seemed to absorb the power within the lightning and thunder; whether it was a thunderbolt or lightning, whenever it struck the mummy, a flash of brilliance immediately followed within its flesh, and the lightning and thunder were absorbed.

With the absorption of the lightning and thunder, its skin began to take on a crystalline appearance, revealing a peculiar texture intermixed with the power of thunder and lightning.

The flow of spiritual energy around the mummy gave the impression that it was gradually coming back to life.

"Everyone, join me in destroying this mummy."

Zhu Yun looked towards the ancient mummy, feeling a strong sense of danger. He faintly felt that if they let the mummy continue to absorb the energy of the lightning and thunder, it might soon undergo a transformation.

If the mummy transformed, the Divine Monarch Guobao might descend upon them anytime now.

Upon hearing this, everyone took action, using their strongest moves to strike at the ancient mummy tied to the red copper pillar.

Boom! Bang! Crack!

Black light, golden light, silver light, Divine Weapons, Divine Techniques, and Magical Implements all simultaneously struck the ancient mummy.

This ancient mummy had not yet undergone a qualitative change and was unable to withstand the combined attacks of everyone. Under their collective strike, it immediately became a mass of bloody chunks.

The sounds of pitter-pattering falls rang out as pieces of flesh and blood fell to the ground one after another.

However, it was precisely at this moment that a terrifying Divine Power suddenly surged forth from the chunks of flesh, bringing an overwhelming oppressive force that blanketed the area.

The air seemed to have been sucked away, and everyone immediately found it difficult to breathe under the heavy Divine Power, involuntarily retreating backward.

A transparent figure suddenly floated out from the chunks of flesh and blood.

Everyone was greatly alarmed and quickly assumed defensive positions.

The transparent figure gradually took shape, turning into the form of a person, but the figure was too vague, and its features were completely indiscernible.

A vast expanse of silver light spread around the figure's body, obscuring it and preventing any sight from penetrating.

Yet the dread emanating from the figure imposed an unyielding pressure, instinctively invoking an irresistible sensation.

This person seemed to suddenly turn their head, sweeping their gaze over everyone before finally, their eyes settled on Xiao Mu, uttering a hoarse voice, "Xiao Mu!"

Incredibly, this person recognized Xiao Mu and called out his name.

Upon hearing this, everyone couldn't help but feel a tightening in their hearts, especially Xiao Mu, who broke out in cold sweat in an instant.

When this person called out his name, although the voice was flat, it carried a profound deterrent force, making him feel as if his soul was trembling.

However, just then, the energy sustaining the existence of the silver figure seemed to reach its limit, and immediately after, it vanished, leaving no trace behind.

"Could this person be the Divine Monarch Guobao?"

Zhu Yun suddenly took a long breath, but his face still held a look of shock.

The appearance of the silver figure had brought him considerable pressure.

"Perhaps!"

Zhao Xu nodded his head, suspecting the silver figure was indeed the Divine Monarch Guobao.

"Xiao Mu, how did you offend the Divine Monarch Guobao, and how does he know your name?"

Mei Jun turned his head to look at Xiao Mu, his expression revealing puzzlement.

Xiao Mu forced a smile. The appearance of the Divine Monarch Guobao, calling out his name, put tremendous pressure on him.

Facing Mei Jun's questioning, he thought for a moment before saying, "Perhaps it's because I possess two treasures capable of stripping others of their Divine Weapons, Treasures, and Divine Spirit's status, which has drawn the attention of the Heavenly Court."

This statement was half-true, and yet everyone believed it.

"No wonder!"

Zhu Yun nodded, then concernedly said to Xiao Mu, "You must be careful from now on, Xiao Mu. If you can strip others of their divine status and treasures, the Heavenly Court must certainly regard you as significant."

"If possible, it's best not to go out alone. Even if you do go out, make sure to be accompanied by the strong."

Zhao Xu offered his advice, worried about Xiao Mu's safety.

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On the outskirts of the Canglin Region, the great chieftain of the Ruins, Wei Lingxiao, was still fighting with the Town God of Tai Cang, but after sustaining injuries, Wei Lingxiao's combat strength was affected, and under the fierce onslaught of the Town God of Tai Cang, he gradually showed signs of faltering.

In Azure Sky City, in the direction of the ceremony site, a fearsome and boundless aura suddenly surged towards the heavens.

"Wei Lingxiao, the arrival of Lord Guobao has sealed your fate, as well as that of Azure Sky City, and the entire eastern region," the Taicang City God suddenly retreated and stopped fighting as he sensed the terrifying presence that had appeared at the ceremony site.

With Lord Guobao's successful arrival, Azure Sky City would soon fall, and the resurrection ceremony of the Human Emperor was inevitably going to be disrupted.

Among the powerful in the eastern realm, the Lord of the White Mansion was missing, and the Human Emperor was in a deep slumber. Before the Emperor's resurrection, there was no one in the eastern region who could rival Lord Guobao, who was at the True God level.

The color drained from Wei Lingxiao's face.

The terrifying presence emanating from the direction of the ceremony site couldn't possibly be faked, and he, as a warrior at the True God Realm, had no doubt that this was undoubtedly the presence of a True God.

His heart sank into despair.

Although there were also True Gods in the human world, and even quite a few of them, due to the lack of Divine Treasures, these True Gods' positions were incomplete, and their authority insufficient, making them no match for a true True God.

And once Lord Guobao's arrival had succeeded, no one could resist the imminent destruction of the human world.

"Wei Lingxiao, you have impressive talent to have cultivated to the True God Realm. Unfortunately, although you have the realm, you lack the position, and your combat strength is far too weak," the Taicang City God shook his head in a mix of admiration and regret towards Wei Lingxiao.

Before he finished speaking, the terrifying presence from the ceremony site suddenly vanished, as if it had never appeared.

"How can this be? Did Lord Guobao's arrival not succeed?" the Taicang City God's complexion changed drastically, suddenly turned around, and without concerning himself with Wei Lingxiao, started to escape towards the ceremony site in the Canglin Region using his Escape Art.

"Taicang City God, you think you can escape?" Unlike the City God, the abrupt change filled Wei Lingxiao with both shock and joy. Seeing the City God attempting to flee, he immediately brandished Lei Gong's Thunderous Attack and gave chase.

The Taicang City God paid no heed to battling Wei Lingxiao as he continuously flew towards the site of Lord Guobao's ritual, with Wei Lingxiao relentlessly pursuing him.

On the other side of the Canglin Region, Zun, Huang Yuan, and Zou Zhi of the Five Elements Sect faced the same issue.

Zun and Huang Yuan were slightly more powerful than Zou Zhi, and soon had him subdued in battle.

The sudden change at the ceremony site brought joy to Zou Zhi, who was so overly ecstatic that he nearly got killed by Zun and Huang Yuan.

But before his joy could fade, the presence of Lord Guobao disappeared.

Unlike the Taicang City God, Zou Zhi realized that an accident must have occurred the moment he felt the disappearance of Lord Guobao's presence, and leaving Zun and Huang Yuan behind, he escaped towards the outside of the Canglin Region.

Zun and Huang Yuan had no intention of letting Zou Zhi go and pursued him. The three of them gradually moved southward, distancing themselves from the Canglin Region.

Sounds of Escape Art came from afar, and Xiao Mu and the others quickly noticed it, so they left the ceremony site and went to the entrance of the passageway.

They then saw two streaks of Escape Light, one chasing the other, heading in their direction.

Judging by the intensity and the speed of the Escape Light, both individuals were undoubtedly strong, and at the very least, at the Divine Spirits level.

Besides being surprised, everyone started to worry.

"Who is it?" Zhao Xu exclaimed.

"The one being chased, it seems to be our Wei Clan Leader from the ruins of the Shang dynasty," Zhu Yun looked at the two streaks of Escape Light and felt a sense of familiarity with the one behind, thinking it was very much like Wei Lingxiao, and promptly informed the crowd.

Mei Jun said with a grave expression, "If it's the Clan Leader Wei, whom is he chasing?"

"Is it Clan Leader Wei?" Zhu Yun suddenly communicated telepathically with the Escape Light behind the two, while also releasing his own Escape Light.

"Zhu Yun, it's you!" Wei Lingxiao's voice came over, surprised, then he anxiously warned, "Ahead is the Taicang City God, you all must quickly get out of the way!"

The Taicang City God, and Clan Leader Wei is chasing him? Upon hearing this, everyone's faces turned curiously, with elements of surprise and shock.

Quickly, they all turned their eyes to Wu Yan.

"Clan Leader, we'll help you stop him!" Zhu Yun communicated again with Wei Lingxiao.

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