As the voice dropped, an invisible aura surged like a tide.

Tianxuan Zhenren's cultivation was unfathomable, far more powerful than when the Huo family was annihilated.

Chu Nan had a vague feeling that Tianxuan Zhenren might be a powerful warrior at the ninth level of the Gu Yi Realm! Indeed, as Tianxuan Zhenren released his aura, all the invading martial artists of the Gu Yi Realm showed expressions of fear.

"So strong!"

"I've never seen this person before. Could he be an ancient warrior who has just awakened?"

"We are obviously of the Gu Yi Realm, but I feel as if I'm facing a peak warrior of the Cloud Sea Realm when I look at him."

...

At that moment, everyone present showed expressions of dread. The immense strength of Tianxuan Zhenren instilled fear in every heart.

He casually threw a punch, causing the obstacles between Lu Daochang and the Suffering Crossing Ship to sway.

With a few more punches, these obstacles might be completely shattered.

Thus, Lu Daochang could escape the Celestial Crossing Realm and fly far away. Chu Nan and Lu Daochang's expressions varied, but they both knew inwardly that Tianxuan Zhenren was the key to the success or failure of this battle!

"What should we do? If things continue like this, won't Lu Daochang escape?" someone said anxiously.

"Damn it! Where did this person come from? He was this troublesome at the Huo family, and it's the same now!" another person complained indignantly.

"Is there no one who can subdue him?" someone questioned.

"What about the royal family? Where is the royal family? Are they planning to watch Lu Daochang take the Suffering Crossing Ship and leave the Celestial Crossing Realm?"

Someone looked to the royal family, hoping for action. However, the members of the royal family remained silent, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. The atmosphere on the scene became increasingly tense, filled with anxiety and unease.

...

"Tianxuan, long time no see!"

Just as the strong race and the martial artists stationed at the edge of the Sea of Suffering were bracing for Tianxuan Zhenren to break through the blockade.

When Lu Daochang attempted to escape the Celestial Crossing Realm with the Suffering Crossing Ship, a grand aura suddenly surged forth.

Chu Nan frowned, and Lu Daochang had a bad feeling.

Tianxuan Zhenren suddenly paused in his actions and said in a deep voice, "The situation is tricky; an old friend has come knocking, and I need to concentrate all my energy to deal with him."

Chu Nan felt a twinge of tension; a martial artist that required Tianxuan Zhenren's full effort must be an exceptionally strong warrior of the Gu Yi Realm!

Next, Chu Nan witnessed a breathtaking scene—Emperor Qin Ji Shen Fa was leading the newly ascended Gu Yi Realm experts of the royal family, striding on the surging Dragon Qi, coming like a tidal wave.

Beside Ji Shen Fa stood a young man in splendid attire, whose powerful aura was no less than that of Tianxuan Zhenren.

With the arrival of the royal family, confidence surged among all factions.

The Ji family of the royal family, known for being the most terrifying presence in the Celestial Crossing Realm for thousands of years, had unfathomable strength and deeply rooted heritage.

They were backed by unparalleled warriors from the period before the two realms were separated, a heritage unattainable by others.

"This is fantastic! With the royal family here, Lu Daochang won't take the Suffering Crossing Ship away this time!"

"Once we obtain the Suffering Crossing Ship, each of us will have the chance to leave the Celestial Crossing Realm!"

"This time, they have nowhere to escape!"

...

Cheers erupted one after another, as everyone looked forward to and trusted the royal family.

"It's truly unexpected that the Ji family of the Qin Royal Family descends from the Ji family before the two realms split!"

Tianxuan Zhenren immediately recognized Ji Qinghuo, reaching a conclusion in his heart, and he turned to Chu Nan:

"The Ji family was already a powerful family before the two realms were divided, even though they had no Heavenless Realm warriors, they had several Void Realm ones."

"I originally thought they would have slumbered alongside us, but who knew the Ji family seized the opportunity, mastering the Earth Vein Dragon Qi while others slumbered, thus controlling the Celestial Crossing Realm."

Chu Nan furrowed his brows, shocked at Ji family's deep heritage and background.

If all this were true, confronting them would be no easy task.

"Look at the youth in splendid clothes, he is Ji Qinghuo, a supreme talent from my era."

"He's only three hundred years old but reached the pinnacle of the Gu Yi Realm."

"Without the two realms' split causing cosmic changes, and with Ji family's full support, as long as he doesn't face any unexpected events himself, Ji Qinghuo is bound to step into the Void Realm!"

Chu Nan felt a surge of tension; Ji Qinghuo was a super powerhouse of the ninth level of the Gu Yi Realm!

Surely Tianxuan Zhenren also possessed such terrifying strength.

These two would battle again after thousands of years, a truly earth-shattering event!

"What should we do now?" Chu Nan couldn't help but ask.

At this moment, Tianxuan Zhenren exuded an astonishing battle intent.

He seemed all set for battle, looking resolved, saying, "I'll handle Ji Qinghuo, and as for the other enemies..."

Though the sentence was incomplete, its meaning was clear.

Chu Nan and Lu Daochang exchanged glances, nodding in comprehension of the other's intent. Lu Daochang gratefully said, "We owe an eternal debt of gratitude to both of you!"

Chu Nan echoed, "Indeed, I'll also get to witness the true power of the royal family this time!"

As the royal family drew closer, Ji Shen Fa stood high above, overlooking the battlefield. His gaze quickly locked onto Chu Nan and others, excitedly exclaiming, "Ancestor, look, that's Chu Nan over there!"

"The World Vein Dragon Tower is indeed with him; moreover, even the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall and the True Martial Saint Day have fallen into his hands," another person said excitedly.

"Haha, perfect! If we can kill Chu Nan and seize these heavenly spirit weapons, even if all the Gu Yi Realm experts awaken, we need not fear!" Ji Shen Fa laughed complacently.

Ji Shen Fa's face flushed with excitement, his long-standing covetousness for the treasures and opportunities on Chu Nan evident.

This opportunity was rare indeed, and he must seize them at all costs.

Ji Shen Fa brimmed with confidence, believing that no matter what tricks Chu Nan and company had, they couldn't escape faced with so many Gu Yi Realm warriors.

Furthermore, with Ji Qinghuo able to restrain the mightiest Tianxuan Zhenren.

Since ascending to the Gu Yi Realm, Ji Shen Fa believed he had enough strength to deal with Chu Nan, who hadn't yet reached Gu Yi status.

He couldn't think of a reason for failure!

"Ji Qinghuo, I can't believe you're still alive."

"Having slept for a millennium, before the two realms split, we had unresolved battles, which we shall settle today."