Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Su Han and the others followed Nihility Delusion to the palace complex. As they gazed at the vast and boundless palaces, everyone was somewhat shocked.

Such a grand scale, even a Super Sect had never built.

It's not that they couldn't build it, but they chose not to. Among the Top Ten Super Sects, they restrict each other, whether it's the number of disciples or the construction of the sect residence.

"What a grand display."

Someone murmured coldly, their voice not loud, yet it carried out.

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed deep in Nihility Delusion's eyes, but it quickly disappeared. He smiled and said, "Su Zun, please follow this old man. A section of the palace has already been set aside for your exclusive use and rest."

"Thank you."

Su Han clasped his hands in thanks. Nihility Delusion was about to offer pleasantries, but Su Han continued, "Senior, I recall that the Cultivator Alliance previously stipulated conditions that to enter here, one must present the Holy Stone of the Demon Immortal, the Ancient Tear, and the Heart of the Titan. Do we not need them?"

When these words fell, many people looked toward Nihility Delusion.

Seeing this, the latter laughed heartily and said, "Indeed, there was such a rule before, even the Top Ten Super Sects had to comply. However, before your arrival, some forces also went through life-and-death crises to reach the Barren Land, yet they didn't possess these three items. Could we really drive them out and watch them die at the hands of the Extraterritorial Demons?"

"In the current situation on the Dragon Martial Continent, you all are perhaps more aware than I. Just surviving is already a blessing. Should we block your entry into the Barren Land because of this, we would indeed be sinners of the Dragon Martial Continent."

"So, it was simply decided not to require those three items. If you have them, you can present them; if not, we won't force you."

"Is that so?"

Su Han's eyes flashed; what Nihility Delusion said seemed genuine, but his words were full of loopholes.

If these three items were truly so rare, how could the Cultivator Alliance not have known before?

And now, they permit entry just like that — is it just us they are allowing, or have they allowed everyone in?

"I have one more question: if everyone from the entire Dragon Martial Continent comes, how can the Barren Land accommodate them?" Su Han asked.

"That's another matter,"

Nihility Delusion replied seriously, "You've seen the previous circumstances. I suppose you all bear some resentment towards us, thinking we didn't intervene to save you. But that's the situation: if everyone were rescued and survived, and all living beings on the Dragon Martial Continent entered the Barren Land, even if it were vast, it couldn't contain them all."

"Therefore, we had no choice but to resort to this last measure."

"Furthermore..."

Nihility Delusion paused, his expression slightly cold, and continued, "The Dragon Martial Continent indeed needs a baptism. Whoever survives will undoubtedly become the pillars of the future Dragon Martial Continent. Such people can be allowed to enter the Barren Land. But if they can't make it, it shows they don't have the qualification or strength to enter. Such people... to put it bluntly, are just wasting resources and space."

Though this might sound harsh and blunt, it's indeed the truth. Even those in the forces behind Su Han nodded subtly in agreement.

If they were the ones occupying the Barren Land now, they would likely do the same.

When there are too many people, various troubles are sure to arise, and those with lower cultivation bases are somewhat burdensome in such circumstances.

This is considering the perspective of Nihility Delusion and the others.

Yet, if we consider our own perspective... recalling the previous bloody battles and the indifference of Nihility Delusion and others during critical moments, there's still no favorable impression of them.

Nihility Delusion spoke very straightforwardly, providing the most reasonable excuse.

But Su Han... does not believe!

As Nihility Delusion mentioned, some forces did struggle greatly to enter the Barren Land; however, they supposedly did so without these three items.

Just for that statement, Su Han cannot believe it!

On the entire Dragon Martial Continent, without a doubt, the strongest forces are the Top Ten Super Sects.

But among the Top Ten Super Sects, only the Holy Spirit Palace is here, and that was with the cooperation of the Phoenix Sect and other forces, overcoming numerous difficulties to enter the Barren Land.

Even so, one of the three Dragon Venerate Realm individuals from the Holy Spirit Palace self-destructed, the other two had their physical bodies collapse, and they lost nearly ten million disciples, with dozens of Dragon Emperor Realm individuals.

What force could be stronger than these people?

Thus, before Su Han and the others arrived in the Barren Land, no force could have breached the Extraterritorial Demons' blockade and arrived safely.

But why did Nihility Delusion say such things?

To put it directly, why did he lie?

While we fought against the Extraterritorial Demons, why did the people in the Barren Land show no trace of sympathy, only extreme indifference, as if watching dead men?

Human nature differs: some are cold-blooded and ruthless, but could all these people in the Barren Land really be so heartless?

Conspiracy!

Behind Nihility Delusion's smiling facade, there must be a massive conspiracy!

This conspiracy may very well target us or possibly all those who ventured from every corner of the Dragon Martial Continent into the Barren Land!

But what kind of conspiracy is it? Su Han doesn't know, nor does anyone else. Perhaps only the people in the Cultivator Alliance know.

While pondering, Su Han suddenly looked at the Hall of Dragon Guardians with admiration and said, "It seems there are quite a few members in the Cultivator Alliance. In just a few short years, they managed to build such a vast palace complex and this iconic palace. This palace must be at least ten thousand stories high, right?"

Seeing Su Han turn his gaze to the Hall of Dragon Guardians, Nihility Delusion's face changed slightly, though he quickly recovered, yet Su Han noticed it.

His Divine Sense was constantly observing Nihility Delusion, monitoring his every move, every expression.

From the moment he met Nihility Delusion, he was vigilant, and at this moment... Nihility Delusion's expression finally changed!

This change, Su Han wished he hadn't detected, wished he had misjudged because if his suspicion was correct, there truly was a massive conspiracy within the Cultivator Alliance.

"The Cultivator Alliance has absorbed forces from all over the Dragon Martial Continent, numbering at least a billion, with numerous strong individuals. Building a palace like this in a few years isn't much of a feat."

Nihility Delusion smiled and looked over to the Holy Spirit Palace, saying, "With the prestige of a super sect like the Holy Spirit Palace, building such a palace complex wouldn't be difficult, wouldn't you agree?"