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The True Dragon Emperor, who had witnessed John's methods, had barely managed to block the Demon Emperor's attack, but now, in front of her, John was utterly unstoppable.

With a furious shout, she immediately took action. Her dragon-headed cane shook, and a faint sound of a dragon's roar echoed through the air. A black dragon illusion howled as it surged toward him.

John furrowed his brows, his expression calm. With a single thought, a massive city flew out, blocking the sky and casting a vast shadow.

Boom!

The black dragon illusion collided with the city and instantly dissipated.

Boom, boom, boom!

Next, the space trembled as the massive city shifted, crashing violently toward the elderly woman.

"Hmph, what is this?" Her expression changed slightly as she sensed a great threat. She quickly raised her dragon-headed cane to block the attack.

Bang!

A loud explosion echoed, and terrifying force rippled through the air. Wild winds howled as a sinister, evil aura spread.

The True Dragon Emperor was powerless to resist. She was sent flying back, crashing through the air.

"True Dragon Emperor!" The two men by her side exclaimed in shock, rushing to protect her.

These two men were also Emperor-level cultivators—Solondz Emperor and Blood Fiend Emperor.

Both were mid-stage one-star Emperors, their strength far surpassing Nine Phoenix and Chaos.

Cough! The True Dragon Emperor spat blood, barely stabilizing herself. Looking at the enormous city shrouded in dark energy, her face twisted in shock and fear. "Ten Thousand Souls Bloodthirst Sovereign Technique! You… you've cultivated such an evil technique? Aren't you afraid of heavenly retribution?"

The massive city hovered ominously, the shadows swirling. A chilling gale roared as if thousands of vengeful spirits were wailing in agony—souls who had been wrongfully slain.

"What?" Solondz Emperor and Blood Fiend Emperor gasped in horror. Under the shadow of the massive city, they suddenly understood the strange aura around it. Fear spread across their faces, and they trembled slightly.

Even Nine Phoenix and her group, who were hiding in the distance, felt their scalps go numb.

They had heard of the Ten Thousand Souls Bloodthirst Sovereign Technique, but seeing it in person for the first time, they were shocked by its terrifying power. Even the mighty True Dragon Emperor could not withstand a single blow.

Even from far away, the ghostly figures flickering within the city sent chills down their spines.

However, John had no qualms about it. These tormented souls hadn't been killed by him, after all.

He glanced at the terrified True Dragon Emperor, and with an indifferent tone, he said, "Are you blind? Can't you see this is Dark City?"

"Dark City?" She snapped back to reality, her anger rising. "You evil human! You're colluding with Celestial Vault!"

She then turned her gaze toward Nine Phoenix and Chaos Emperor, fuming, "You're also Emperor-level cultivators, yet you've fallen so low as to ally with such an evil human!"

Her face contorted with disgust.

John furrowed his brows and snapped, "Old hag, are you blind or just plain stupid?"

He was getting the impression that this woman was completely senile.

"Old… old hag?" The True Dragon Emperor's face wrinkled even further in fury. Her body trembled with rage. Never had anyone dared to insult her like this.

She was seething, practically trembling with the desire to tear John apart. But when she looked up at the massive Dark City floating above, her soul trembled in fear.

Through gritted teeth, she growled, "Boy, dare you fight me without relying on such an evil city?"

"I won't!" John flatly rejected, without the slightest hesitation. His current strength was barely enough to contend with a one-star early-stage Emperor. Against a one-star late-stage Emperor, he would stand no chance.

He couldn't be bothered to waste time on words. Manipulating Dark City, he directly overshadowed the True Dragon Emperor and her two companions, bringing the city down with crushing force.

"No!" The three of them were shocked, their faces filled with dread. They gathered all their strength and braced themselves to block the falling Dark City.

Whoosh...

A howling wind roared, and an endless cold aura swept through the air. The massive city crashed down with tremendous force.

Boom!

A tremor shook the ground, the space itself cracking as a sinister energy filled the air.

The three of them couldn't withstand the impact, spitting blood and flying backward, crashing through the air.

Whoosh!

The howling wind continued, and the massive Dark City, under John's control, rose again, hovering ominously above the group.

He didn't attack immediately. Instead, he looked at the group coldly and said, "I'll give you one chance. Hand over the fragments of The Heaven God Tablet and swear allegiance to me. Otherwise, you die!"

His voice was like a death sentence, and the chilling intent radiated outward as the massive city descended even lower.

Solondz Emperor and Blood Fiend Emperor were both terrified. They swallowed hard, glancing helplessly at the True Dragon Emperor for guidance.

"I'd rather die than surrender to an evil creature like you!" She lifted her head slightly, her expression defiant, willing to face death.

Solondz Emperor and Blood Fiend Emperor were clearly fearful, but they didn't speak. They silently stood behind her, awaiting her decision.

"Good. You have some backbone. Since you've made your choice, then die!" John said, his patience wearing thin. He controlled Dark City to crash down with even more force.

The situation in the Realm of Chaos was complicated. If Emperor-level cultivators could not be used for his purposes, they would be a huge threat. John had no qualms about striking with lethal force.

"John, wait!" Suddenly, a flicker of fire flashed through the air. Nine Phoenix rushed forward, blocking his attack.

Whoosh!

The cold wind stirred, and the space trembled. Dark City hovered ominously above, its chilling presence spreading.

The True Dragon Emperor slightly closed her eyes, showing no sign of surrender. She was genuinely prepared to die rather than yield.

Nine Phoenix quickly spoke, "John, let me try talking to her."

The True Dragon Emperor was a late-stage one-star Emperor, a powerful force. It would be a huge loss if she were to fall here.

John hesitated for a moment, then manipulated Dark City to slowly rise higher into the air.

Nine Phoenix landed swiftly, her gaze fixed on the injured True Dragon Emperor as she spoke, "Senior, you've misunderstood. This city has nothing to do with John. It's the work of Celestial Vault."

"And why can he control it then?" The True Dragon Emperor shot a cold glare at John, her eyes filled with hostility.

Nine Phoenix explained, "Senior, have you forgotten everything that happened in the Void? Celestial Vault was schemed against by Anixegon and fell into the hands of the Church of Light. We only accidentally discovered the secret of Dark City. The Ten Thousand Souls Bloodthirst Sovereign Technique has already reached its peak, and the city can't be destroyed. We were afraid it would fall into the wrong hands, so we had no choice but to refine it ourselves. You should understand the karmic consequences and the bloodshed involved."

The True Dragon Emperor furrowed her brow, her face in shock. She pointed at John and asked, "Are you saying that this kid willingly took on the karmic consequences of killing and sacrificed himself to refine Dark City, just to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands?"

Nine Phoenix nodded repeatedly. "That's right, and he nearly failed. Celestial Vault and Anixegon conspired to seize Dark City. Fortunately, Merciless Emperor intervened and risked her life to buy time for John. Merciless Emperor knows about all this too. If you don't believe me, you can ask her yourself."

The True Dragon Emperor looked ashamed, her belief in Nine Phoenix's words evident.

John, on the other hand, couldn't help but rub his nose, feeling a little guilty.

It was true that he had refined Dark City, but he hadn't borne any karmic consequences. All the bloodshed and karma had been transferred to Gaka, so it hadn't affected him at all.

Nine Phoenix continued, "Senior, I'm sure you want revenge for Overlord, right? We must join forces. John controls Dark City, but his strength is still too weak. Only by reaching Emperor-level cultivation can he stand a chance against the Church of Light."

The True Dragon Emperor fell silent, her expression heavy, and a trace of sorrow flickered in her eyes.

She stepped forward, bowed slightly to John, and said, "Young friend, forgive my boldness. I didn't expect you to be so righteous, sacrificing so much for us. This is a fragment of The Heaven God Tablet. I offer it to you. But I must stay here. If you go after the Church of Light, just say one word, and I will not hesitate to lend my aid."

John was somewhat speechless. He hurriedly returned the bow, opening his mouth but not knowing what to say. He took the fragment of The Heaven God Tablet and replied, "Senior, you're being too kind, but thank you."

The True Dragon Emperor nodded in satisfaction, her gaze toward him filled with warmth. "I shall take my leave now."

She turned and led Solondz Emperor and Blood Fiend Emperor away.

John watched as they disappeared, then couldn't help but ask, "Nine Phoenix, is that old lady's brain damaged or something?"
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Nine Phoenix rolled her eyes at him and replied, "Senior True Dragon is simply a person of deep emotion."

"Indeed, she is a person of deep emotion." John nodded, agreeing with that.

"By the way," he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Did True Dragon Emperor have a relationship with Overlord?"

When Nine Phoenix mentioned Overlord, her expression clearly changed.

John couldn't help but get a little curious.

Nine Phoenix furrowed her brows and said, "It's not as scandalous as you think, but she does have feelings for Overlord."

Sini and the others gathered around, and John didn't dwell on the matter any longer.

He turned to them and asked, "How many fragments of The Heaven God Tablet have we gathered?"

Nine Phoenix took out the fragments she had collected. Including the four from True Dragon Emperor, there were only eleven in total.

John held the twenty-three fragments gifted by Merciless Emperor, making a total of thirty-four fragments in his hands.

This was still far from enough, barely piecing together a third of the tablet.

John speculated that The Heaven God Tablet had shattered into more than a hundred pieces.

Nine Phoenix spoke up, "There are still a few more fragments, maybe a dozen or so, in the hands of other Emperors. We've already negotiated with them, but they're unwilling to hand them over. As for the remaining fragments, they might have fallen into the Void."

John frowned. The fragments in the hands of other Emperors could be taken by force, but the fragments lost in the Void were a different story.

In the Void, the Nine-Headed Lion guarded the area, and even if he had already refined Dark City, he was no match for that creature.

"Let's grab the fragments we know about first." John decided, "We'll improve our strength. If I can reach Emperor level, I might be able to stand a chance against that Nine-Headed Lion."

As they were about to take action, John sensed a familiar presence quickly approaching.

"Master!" A joyful voice rang out, and a figure dressed in pure white appeared on the horizon, quickly flying toward them.

"Hmm? Church of Light?" Nine Phoenix and Chaos furrowed their brows, their expressions wary.

"She's one of us." John glanced at them and gave a small warning.

"One of us?" Nine Phoenix was a bit puzzled, but then remembered what John had said earlier about having people within the Church of Light. It seemed this woman was one of them.

The person approaching was none other than Elsa.

Sini and the others were delighted and hurriedly greeted her.