Three days passed quietly. The space beneath the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit tree was sealed by the combined forces of the top ten immortal sect's Dominator realm powerhouses and the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable, preventing any cultivators below the Dominator realm from entering.
"The top ten immortal sects are truly overbearing, sealing the area before the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit has even appeared. However, we too wish to contend for this fruit, I wonder if honored dao friends could make way?" A middle-aged man clad in silver battle armor arrived, wielding a halberd, followed by several other Dominator realm powerhouses.
The powerhouses of the top ten immortal sects frowned at this, but none spoke. Though they appeared to be cooperating, they were also rivals.
"Emperor Heaven War Venerable, the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit is limited in quantity. I'm afraid it's not possible this time. Please return when the fruit ripens next," the Immortal Venerable of the Heavenly Sword Sect stated, his attitude extremely assertive.
Although Emperor Heaven War Venerable was not a cultivator of the top ten immortal sects, he was a overlord of the Central Continent, his strength not inferior to the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable. Furthermore, he had allied with several Dominator realm powerhouses. He would not retreat at the words of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Since that is the case, then this Emperor shall offend!" As Emperor Heaven War Venerable's voice fell, he swung his halberd and forcefully broke into the sealed space. The Dominator realm powerhouses behind him said nothing more, simultaneously using their divine abilities to break through the spatial barriers and followed him.
Before the divine fruit had matured, a battle erupted. The cultivators of the top ten immortal sects attacked Emperor Heaven War Venerable in unison.
A world-shattering battle instantly broke out, the entire space trembling. However, they were all restrained, fearing they might affect the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit tree.
Although Emperor Heaven War Venerable was outnumbered, the steadfast defense of several Dominator realm powerhouses made him difficult to break through easily. The power of heaven and earth became incredibly chaotic, and the rules of the Great Dao surged like a tide, causing the surrounding cultivators to hold their breath, watching the scene intently.
"Why must you all waste time with me? The Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit is about to appear. Why not learn from the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable and await the opportune moment?" Emperor Heaven War Venerable suddenly spoke. The powerhouses of the top ten immortal sects were all startled. They were fighting Emperor Heaven War Venerable, while the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable stood by and watched.
The cultivators of the top ten immortal sects were not fools either. They all stopped, unwilling to deplete their mana on Emperor Heaven War Venerable.
"This Emperor Heaven War Venerable truly has courage, daring to intervene at this time. The top ten immortal sects can do nothing about him," Hei Yan observed the situation, somewhat miscalculating.
If one or two Dominator realm powerhouses had broken in, the top ten immortal sects could have easily driven them out through their combined efforts. However, Emperor Heaven War Venerable had allied with several Dominator realm experts, a force that even the top ten immortal sects could not underestimate.
Moreover, at this crucial juncture, no one wanted to be drawn into a fight. If they were injured, they would likely lose their chance at the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit today.
As the fighting subsided, the atmosphere in the arena became even more somber. The addition of Emperor Heaven War Venerable and his group meant that the struggle would be even more intense.
"What a pity, they didn't fight. It would have been good if a few had been killed!" Blood Demon Flood Dragon shouted from the side.
Hei Yan, hearing this, agreed. Although he disliked this Blood Dragon, he wholeheartedly supported its words. At the same time, he was somewhat puzzled: why hadn't the human powerhouse accompanying the Blood Dragon taken action?
"The result is the same." Zhang Fan, seeing the situation calm down and knowing that further conflict was unlikely, realized it was time for him to act.
He stepped out from the crowd, ignoring the spatial seal, and walked step by step towards the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit tree. Zhang Fan's actions naturally drew the attention of many cultivators. Seeing him alone, their eyes revealed surprise.
"Even a powerhouse like Emperor Heaven War Venerable needed to join forces with several Dominator realm experts to dare to break in. For him to walk in alone, he will likely be driven out very quickly."
"After all, it is the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit. Even if the chance is slim, it is worth a try."
Hei Yan, seeing this, couldn't help but reveal a cold smile. Did he think that because Emperor Heaven War Venerable could force his way in, he also had a chance? That would be too naive.
"Fellow daoist, please stop!"
Before the powerhouses of the top ten immortal sects could speak, Emperor Heaven War Venerable spoke first. He knew his previous actions had severely displeased the top ten immortal sects and naturally wanted to show his worth now to avoid being targeted by the immortal sects during the competition for the divine fruit.
"Since you can enter, why should I stop?" Zhang Fan looked at the man in white battle armor before him and said calmly.
Upon hearing this, Emperor Heaven War Venerable's eyes turned cold. How could he not perceive the trap in these words? Everyone knew that Emperor Heaven War Venerable had secured his position through strength, but could he say that?
If he said it, wouldn't that be slapping the face of the top ten immortal sects?
"Since that is the case, then I can only drive you out." Emperor Heaven War Venerable said, summoning several Dominator realm cultivators to prepare for action.
"Don't be rash!" Zhang Fan quickly waved his hand, saying.
"Oh?" Emperor Heaven War Venerable stared at Zhang Fan and said, "Then, fellow daoist, please withdraw yourself."
At this critical moment, Emperor Heaven War Venerable did not wish to make enemies easily. If the other party could withdraw voluntarily, that would be the best outcome.
The cultivators of the top ten immortal sects and the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable watched from the sidelines with slight smiles. However, Zhang Fan's next words caused everyone's faces to turn grim.
"You misunderstood." Zhang Fan looked up at the Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruit, which was about to ripen, and said softly, "I mean, your strength is too weak, so don't humiliate yourself."
"And to the top ten immortal sects and the Black Dragon Immortal Venerable, quickly retreat. I want all thirty-six Celestial Crystal Holy Blood Fruits."
Emperor Heaven War Venerable looked at Zhang Fan as if he were an idiot. It was one thing for this brat to provoke him, but he didn't even take the top ten immortal sects seriously. Not even an Immortal Emperor would dare to be so arrogant.
After all, the top ten immortal sects all had Immortal Emperor powerhouses backing them.
Zhang Fan shrugged helplessly. "What can I do? I have many relatives and friends. Thirty-six are barely enough."
"Attack!"
Emperor Heaven War Venerable roared, and several Dominator realm cultivators attacked simultaneously. Dominator realm cultivators could destroy a starfield with a gesture. Fortunately, Cloud Mist City was protected by an Emperor-level great formation; otherwise, the mere aura generated by the attacks of several Dominator realm powerhouses would have turned Cloud Mist City into ruins.
Even so, the space still collapsed, as if entire universes were pressing down on Zhang Fan. Even from a distance, Hei Yan and the other surrounding Universe realm cultivators' expressions changed slightly.