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Very soon.

The box containing Xia Huang's severed head appeared in the main hall of the Xia Family. Xia Qiuqiu and the many elders of the Xia Family looked at the head with eyes wide open in anger, a wave of emotion called fury spreading throughout the hall.

"The Divine Martial Dynasty killed the second elder of our Xia Family, they must pay a bloody price. I propose we immediately send troops to the Divine Martial Dynasty and exterminate the entire Gu Family!!"

"War it is, since the Divine Martial Dynasty dares to declare war, then our Xia Family should respond, and it's time to show the world that the Ancient Xia Family is not to be insulted!"

One elder after another spoke, even those who were not advocates of war were now in favor of a battle.

No choice.

From the moment Xia Huang's head was delivered into the hands of the Xia Family, this war was destined to be unavoidable.

The honor of the Ancient Xia Family must not be desecrated!

If they turned a blind eye to this matter, then even in the afterlife, they would be unable to face the ancestors of the Xia Family.

Listening to everyone's words, Xia Qiuqiu remained silent. After a while, he raised his hand, and the noisy scene instantly quieted down.

Xia Qiuqiu's severe gaze swept over each person, finally landing once more on Xia Huang's head, and he spoke with determination.

"Spread the word, the Ancient Xia Family formally declares war on the Divine Martial Dynasty!"

"Instruct all cultivators in the clan to prepare for battle, all forces subordinate to the Xia Family must heed the decree without fail!"

"Next, I will petition the ancestor and await the ancestor's final decision!"

Upon hearing this.

The eyes of Xia Family members were filled with resolute murder intent.

Although Xia Qiuqiu said he would seek the ancestor's final decision, everyone understood that this battle was already inevitable.

Again, as mentioned.

The moment Xia Huang's head was sent to the Xia Family, this battle became unavoidable.

Petitioning the ancestor was merely to deal with Gu Qingfeng.

After all, the only one in the entire Divine Martial Dynasty that the Ancient Xia Family feared was that Gu Family Ancestor.

A Half Emperor.

Wherever such a person was, they were not to be underestimated.

...

Half a shichen later.

In the forbidden land of the Xia Family.

In front of the Life Ancient City, Xia Qiuqiu bowed reverently and loudly proclaimed.

"The 13,600th Family Head of the Xia Family, Xia Qiuqiu, seeks an audience with the Thirteenth Ancestor!"

After his words fell.

The Life Ancient City suddenly trembled, and an overwhelming pressure spread quickly, causing Xia Qiuqiu to feel an incredibly terrifying pressure that made his blood, qi, and divine soul tremble as if unable to withstand such an aura.

At the same time.

An ancient, hoarse, and domineering voice entered Xia Qiuqiu's mind.

"For what matter?"

Those simple two words, when they rang in Xia Qiuqiu's mind, thundered like a shock of thunder, causing his sea of consciousness to become restless and agitated.

"Reporting to the Thirteenth Ancestor, a newly ascended dynasty in the Eastern Domain seeks to unify the domain and advance to a Divine Dynasty. The younger generation sent the second elder of the clan to dissuade them, but he was brutally killed, and his head was sent back to the Xia Family.

Such a great humiliation cannot be ignored by the Xia Family, so the younger generation requests the Thirteenth Ancestor to take action to help the Xia Family annihilate the Divine Martial Dynasty!"

After a moment.

The Life Ancient City was seen to have Dao Rhythms circulating, an ancient illusory figure suddenly appeared before Xia Qiuqiu, and the terrifying pressure was so intense that he could hardly gaze directly at the figure.

"Has the Xia Family fallen to such a point that a newly ascended dynasty requires the awakening of this Great Emperor?

If I am not mistaken, this is the End of Dharma Era now... Time is not yet ripe, do you know the grave crime of awakening this Great Emperor recklessly?"

The cold voice of the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor spread, the terrifying pressure suddenly surged, causing Xia Qiuqiu's body to tremble violently, a sweetness surged in his throat, as if blood was about to spurt out, but he quickly forced it back down.

"Thirteenth Ancestor, please calm your anger. Although the Divine Martial Dynasty is a newly ascended dynasty, it is presided over by a powerhouse comparable to a Half Emperor.

Recently, when the Demon Clan invaded, six Demon Emperors descended into the Eastern Domain, yet the Gu Family Ancestor of the Divine Martial Dynasty slain four of them, with the remaining two returning heavily wounded.

If it weren't for this, the younger generation would not dare disturb the Thirteenth Ancestor's seclusion!"

Xia Qiuqiu, in a breath, truthfully laid out all the details, afraid that even a moment's delay would result in the angry ancestor killing him with a single slap.

After his words fell silent for a moment.

The Life Ancient City suddenly cracked, numerous Dao Rhythms dispersed, and the vast forbidden land seemed to be shaking violently.

An awe-inspiring and domineering figure emerged from the Life Ancient City, seeming to take a simple step forward, yet already arriving directly in front of Xia Qiuqiu.

"A Half Emperor in the End of Dharma Era... interesting. This Great Emperor will see how much strength this Half Emperor possesses to dare target our Ancient Xia Family!"

Xia Qiuqiu could finally see clearly the appearance of the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor before his eyes.

He seemed middle-aged, his features stern, brow ridge as if carved by axe and chisel, thick eyebrows, his pupils contained a faint golden hue, exuding endless majesty, making it difficult to truly look directly at him. Clad in a red robe, even standing still, there was a terrifying aura as if he suppressed aeons.

This was the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor!

Xia Tianjun!

A Half Emperor from the Ancient Wilderness Era.

...

Very soon.

The news of the death of the second elder of the Ancient Xia Family and the delivery of his severed head back to the Xia Family, as well as the awakening of the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor Xia Tianjun, swept through the Eastern Domain and even the entire Ancient Desolate World like a hurricane.

Many cultivators were unfamiliar with the name Xia Tianjun.

But only some ancient forces truly understood what these three words represented.

"Xia Tianjun is still alive!"

"It is said that he was an unparalleled powerhouse of the Ancient Wilderness Era, one who came closest to becoming a Great Emperor of the Xia Family, and even once faced a Great Emperor without falling to a disadvantage, possessing a Heavenly Tao Body of Great Success, his power terribly immense!"

"If that one emerges, it's likely even the Gu Family's ancestor won't be a match for him!"

Anyone aware of Xia Tianjun's fearsome nature did not hold the Divine Martial Dynasty's chances of victory in high regard.

Undeniably.

The Gu Family's ancestor of the Divine Martial Dynasty indeed possessed unbelievably shocking power, boasting many impressive accomplishments, even subduing several Demon Emperors.

But so what?

The Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor Xia Tianjun gained fame in the Ancient Wilderness Era, terrifyingly powerful, with an astounding record against Great Emperors.

Such an existence might as well be called a Great Emperor.

No matter how formidable the Gu Family's ancestor is, he couldn't possibly be Xia Tianjun's match.

Thus.

The moment the Ancient Xia Family declared war against the Divine Martial Dynasty, in the eyes of the vast majority of powers, the destruction of the Divine Martial Dynasty seemed imminent.

At the same time.

Many forces allied with the Divine Martial Dynasty, upon hearing the news, felt restless and fearful.

"The Ancient Xia Family... It is said that the Thirteenth Ancestor's name is renowned. Many cultivators are unfamiliar with it.

But only some ancient powers really understand what those three words truly signify."

In front of him,

Nangong Chuan shook his head slightly, and his expression was extremely solemn.

"The strength of the Xia Family Thirteenth Ancestor, Xia Tianjun, is indisputable; however, the depth of the Gu Family ancestor's power remains unknown to this day to anyone."

"Now that our Nangong Clan has been bestowed the title of Southern King, we are completely bound to the fate of the Divine Martial Dynasty. If the Divine Martial Dynasty falls, the fate of the Nangong Clan will not be any better!"

Upon hearing Nangong Chuan's words, the face of Nangong Zhu and the other high-ranking members of the Nangong Clan also grew increasingly grim.

Their once wavering hearts are now filled with anxiety.

Their silence tasted bitter, knowing clearly.

If they had known earlier that the Ancient Xia Family would act, they definitely would not have submitted to the Divine Martial Dynasty so easily.

Now their Nangong Clan is titled the Southern King, and they are completely tethered to the fate of the Divine Martial Dynasty. With its downfall, the fate of the Nangong Clan would also not be favorable!"

With what Nangong Chuan had said, the complexion of Nangong Zhu and the other high-ranking members of the Nangong Clan also grew even grimmer. All they could do was pray for the Divine Martial Dynasty, as a shared honor meant sharing the same fate, and if the Divine Martial Dynasty were to fall, the consequences would be unimaginable.