The imperial experts of their alliance had all encountered a similar situation. Naturally, they sensed something fishy about this.

Before actually getting here and meeting up with the others, theyd assumed it was just them, but now, after talking it over with their fellows, it seemed things werent as theyd thought at all.

They hovered in the sky and looked at each other. None of them rushed into the mausoleum. They simply remained there, deep in thought, their brows tightly knit. None of them spoke.

You all ran into a man in white whose features were obscured? asked the Jade Pool Palace Master.

The others nodded gravely. Their hearts instantly grew heavier.

All of them were clever. They were here, and they naturally all had their own thoughts on the matter. However, the sheer fishiness of it all suddenly gave them misgivings. They couldnt help but wonder if theyd overlooked something.

Could it have been a diversion to get us to leave our territories unguarded? Su Waner narrowed her eyes.

Everyone here was the leader of their respective faction. Historically, theyd all had to remain in their territory to protect it. But now, theyd all rushed over; this naturally represented a huge drop in their factions strength.

Some of them seemed to echo Su Waners doubts, but others thought them unlikely.

I dont think thats possible, said Chao Feng. Even with us gone, those we left behind are enough to secure our foundations for a time.

The others nodded. Take the foxes: theyd left Su Yan and Su Liuer. Between the two of them, they were enough to intimidate the masses.

Many of the Four Direction Palaces highnesses were within its borders, and the Society of Saints had plentiful star bearers; its defenses were practically impregnable. As for the Hermits Palace, they were an association of healers, and every master healer had numerous expert attendants at their back and calls. There was no need to doubt its defenses.

The Jade Pool, meanwhile, had three hermits of its own, all of them imperial experts. The Sea of Innocence was much the same.

Although they were their factions leaders, they werent running them alone, and their factions wouldnt just crumble in their absence. Since theyd dared leave their bases, theyd naturally prepared for every eventuality first.

Taking advantage of their absence to attack their home bases? If the man in white really was planning that, well, he just wasnt thinking deeply enough.

If you ask this old man, we neednt worry, said the Hermit Emperor, stroking his mustache. Were no longer inexperienced children. We didnt doubt that persons words when we met him; that were here is proof of that. Theres no way he had ill intentions!

I agree with the Hermit Emperor. Xuan Ji nodded.

All of them had keen judgment; they werent three-year-olds anyone could deceive.

That hidden figure had never revealed his identity, but from what he did reveal, they could sense his intentions. He bore them no ill will.

It really is strange, though. Why did the mausoleum descend to a lower plane?

After suppressing their concerns about the man in white, the group turned their attention to the mausoleum below.

At their cultivation, it was inevitable that theyd understand quite a bit about it. In the past, it had always descended somewhere in the Upper Three Realms. Every appearance led to vicious fighting, and it was hard to avoid devastating the local inhabitants.

Before the mausoleum descended this time, the great emperors even worried that it would appear somewhere in their territory.

The space is so weak here, it seems we could shatter it just like that. The Jade Pool Palace Master gently drew her hand through the sky, and a pitch-black rift formed before her. I really cant understand why it would appear here. If we fight here, wont we wind up destroying the entire plane?

In the past, this place would suppress our cultivation, but I cant sense any sign of that now, said Xuan Ji.

The suppression of the Laws in the surrounding area is much weaker than usual, too, said Xue Yang.

The questions of the mausoleums location and the identity and intentions of that white-robed expert lingered in the great emperors hearts, weighing them down.

Despite their sharp minds, they couldnt see through to the underlying mysteries.

Well just have to take things as they come. Were already here, so whats the point in wondering about all that? laughed Bian. I, at least, am interested in the Divine Mausoleum. Theres a chance at transcendence hidden inside. Thats enough to make countless long-reclusive old fogies red-eyed with envy. For instance, I just bumped into the Northern Divine Mountains Bai Mei.

Hes here too? The Ocean Emperor was stunned.

Bai Mei was an imperial expert of the Northern Divine Mountains older generation, dating all the way back to when Xue Yangs father was on the throne. However, Bai Mei hadnt shown his face in public since Xue Yang took the throne.

Although the entire Northern Divine Mountain was nominally under Xue Yangs jurisdiction, in reality, there were some people and cities he couldnt exert any restrictions over. The Bai Mei Bian mentioned was one such figure.

Quite a few reclusive yao experts are showing up too, said Su Qingyan.

It seems those old fogies cant sit still any longer, said Bian with an indifferent laugh. Then wed best not waste too much time. Although we know none of us are fated to transcend already, Id still like to get my hands on some of the treasures inside. The more that winds up within our alliance, the better. Even if they wind up with some of those unaffiliated old farts, Ill be uncomfortable; theyre not our enemies, but at the end of the day, theyre not on our side, either.

Suddenly, an enormous rift appeared in the sky.

Unearthly winds howled forth, and before long, the space surrounding the rift was in ruins. At the same time, several figures emerged from within the void.

Zhou Wu. Su Qingyan and the others gazes darkened.

Yuchi Kong, Huangfu Youming, and the Divine Arbiter were here too.

The Divine Arbiters deal with their alliance was an insider secret, so when they saw her now, they all felt waves in their heart. However, they couldnt let it show in front of Zhou Wu, so they treated her as coldly as ever.

I heard that youve been constantly busy seeking transcendence of late, and that youd already found a doorway. And here I thought you wouldnt show up, but youre here after all. Ocean Emperor Xue Yang snorted. It seems God Emperor Zhou Wus breakthrough ended in failure, so you had no choice but to come here and test your luck?

Their alliance and Zhou Wu had long since abandoned any pretense of civility, so there was no need for false pleasantries.

After leaving seclusion, Zhou Wu and his followers had made straight for the Divine Mausoleum. They hadnt planned to encounter this group here. Now, after hearing the Ocean Emperors taunts, Zhou Wus expression was so sour, it threatened to burst.

Emperor, I humbly urge you not to lose your temper, said Yuchi Kong tentatively.

Their primary purpose in coming here was the great fortune they might obtain within the mausoleum. They saw that the door was already open, which meant that there was already at least one person inside.

The later they entered, the lower their chances of finding the gateway to transcendence.

Starting trouble with the Ocean Emperor and his allies offered no advantages whatsoever.

Zhou Wu was keenly aware of this as well. Although he hated that he couldnt just kill them and be done with it, he had no choice but to suppress his rage and ignore them.

Oh? It seems just about everyones here, huh? However, just as Zhou Wu was about to lead his people inside, yet another uninvited guest appeared in the skies above the Divine Mausoleum.Chapter 1625 - Countless Misgivings