Capítulo 5075: If We Do Not Act Now, When Will We Ever? “War drums!” Luo Yu narrowed his eyes, a flash of icy killing intent crossing his gaze. “Looks like they’ve come to declare war on us.” He fixed his gaze on the eight leaders at the forefront. Several faces were familiar—rulers from other celestial realms who had once come to congratulate Master upon his ascension. Little did they expect that in just a few short years, these same figures would return bearing war drums. “That vortex is still sinking deeper. That place is precisely where Hell’s Lord’s immortal body resides. If we let the vortex sink any further, we might disturb him,” Leng Hua said, his brow slightly furrowed. “I’ll retrieve that thing!” Guan Xilin declared, gathering his qi to plunge into the sea. But just as he prepared to enter the depths, a monarch blocked his path. “I’ve long heard of Guan Xilin, the Phoenix Empress’ sworn brother. For a Mystical Cultivator, your prowess is remarkable. Today, I’d like to test your skills.” The speaker gripped a broad sword, his frame broad and imposing, radiating overwhelming presence. Finding his path blocked, Guan Xilin’s expression darkened. He glared at the figure before him and demanded sharply, “Who are you? Have you no idea where this place is? Daring to cause trouble here—it seems you’ve grown tired of living!” He truly hadn’t expected that, with Little Jiu having ascended to immortality only a few years ago, these people would already be unable to contain themselves. When Luo Yu had mentioned it earlier, he had found it hard to believe. Yet now, here they were. Who was backing these people? And who gave them the audacity to cause trouble right here? “Hahahaha! Who doesn’t know the Phoenix Empress is peerless under heaven? Who doesn’t know her might reverberates across the eight directions? Every cultivator knows her name!” The burly cultivator roared with laughter, his voice carrying a surge of spiritual pressure that rippled out before pausing. He glanced at Guan Xilin before him and let out an inexplicable smile: ” However, it has been several years since the Phoenix Empress ascended. Though I, Leiteng, may be unremarkable, I understand that ascending to the Immortal Realm is separated by nine layers of heaven. Even if the Phoenix Empress succeeded in ascending and attained the status of an Emperor or a great power, she will never be able to return to this realm in this lifetime.” As he spoke, the smile on his face gradually widened, his eyes flashing with ambition. He continued: ” Feng Jiu may have ascended, but she left you to govern her realms. Yet now, Feng Jiu is no longer in this world. She has become a legend, even a myth. Even Hell’s Lord lingers half-dead in these seas, nourishing his body by absorbing the Spirit Energy of heaven and earth. Tell me, if we do not act now, when will we?” As the words fell, the cultivator named Leiteng swung his greatsword, striking toward Guan Xilin. He bellowed, “Today, I shall begin the slaughter! Let Guan Xilin’s blood fuel your might!” A formidable pressure surged forth, accompanied by a fierce killing intent. Above the clouds, the war drums beat with increasing force, their sound growing ever louder. Each beat seemed to stomp on every note, each thud landing directly on the hearts of the crowd, echoing in their ears. “What a boastful claim! I’ll see if you have the skill to make Guan Xilin’s blood stain the Eastern Sea Spirit Realm red!” Guan Xilin roared, his aura of mystical power surging with fierce battle intent. He drew a great broadsword, gripped it firmly, and swung it diagonally toward the sea. Simultaneously, his figure streaked like a flash of light, charging toward his opponent. Watching the two engage in battle, Luo Yu’s gaze fixed on one of the rulers within the clouds. His voice was low and icy: “Nancheng Monarch, are you declaring war against us?”