Emperor’s Domination

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The trio lasted long enough to save Black Wood from sure destruction.

Those who experienced this battle back then still had nightmares of it.
They thought that the same thing might happen once more.

“We had the brave Buddha Supreme back then, Righteous Supreme and Eight Stallion Dao Lord came to help as well.
But now…” An ancestor became worried.

Buddha Supreme became increasingly reclusive and eventually disappeared altogether.
Rumor has it that he suffered internal injuries.
After returning to Sacred Mountain, these wounds eventually recurred, resulting in his death.

Sacred Mountain never made an announcement regarding this before.
Thus, in the beginning, most assumed that the supreme was still alive.
As time passed, his lack of appearance birthed skepticism.

As for Righteous Supreme, he was an antique compared to Buddha Supreme.
He has lived for numerous generations and would need to slumber for a long period after each appearance.

Most speculated that he didn’t have long to live due to his withered true blood.
Therefore, he wouldn’t appear again in the future.
He needed to stay alive for as long as possible in order to help Righteous Sect.

As for Eight Stallion Dao Lord, he left Eight Desolaces long ago right after reaching his prime.

Therefore, this heroic trio would not be here for this tidal recession.
What could they do if the monsters returned?

“Let’s pick the safe strategy?” A big shot wondered to himself.
This meant evacuating from Black Wood Cliff or even the holy ground.

Many shared this thought after seeing the seabed again.

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In the Biandu Clan, an ancient ancestor woke up and spoke: “A tidal recession?”

“The sacred ancestor has awakened!” Other ancestors hurriedly rushed over after hearing his voice.

On top of the ancestral peak, a messenger arrived and whispered to Three Slashes.
He immediately left, no longer caring about the business here.

Li Qiye didn’t mind his opponents leaving.
He simply gazed at the deepest area of Black Tides.

Everyone became preoccupied with this new development and stopped caring about the ancestral peak issue.

“Clang! Clang! Clang!” The Guardian Legion outside the city struck the gongs multiple times.
The ringing echoed throughout the region.

“Clang! Clang! Clang!” The Biandu also sounded their alarm.

“The water is gone, we need to find a safe place.” Mortals and cultivators became restless and nervous, unaware of how to deal with future uncertainties.

Meanwhile, the Guardian Legion activated their dao portal and sent messages back to Vajra Dynasty and the other divisions.
This was their primary mission – observing Black Tides and sending messages on any new development.