In fact, from Qi Chuan’s perspective, he has been in the realm of the Great True Monarch for some years now, after all, he has reached the Nine Inches Great True Monarch cultivation, hasn’t he?
However, the common conception regarding the realm of the Great True Monarch spans discussions of fifty to a hundred years.
Thus, in the eyes of most people, Qi Chuan’s qualifications seem shallow, and his threat naturally won’t be too great.
But eventually, not everyone agreed with this; a small number of people, upon recognizing Qi Chuan, had a hint of apprehension flash in their eyes.
These individuals perhaps heard rumors about Qi Chuan in private, or simply gleaned peculiarities about Qi Chuan from external information, suspecting that Qi Chuan’s strength might be extraordinary, hence giving rise to caution and trepidation.
Among them was Great True Monarch Profound Nether.
He had been waiting here for days.
Upon seeing Qi Chuan, he was slightly taken aback and nodded towards Qi Chuan.
Years ago, he was defeated by Qi Chuan and had to hand over two drops of Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs Saliva to him.
However, later, fortune favored him through misfortune; he traded with Qi Chuan several times and received a few Tier Four Upper Grade Elixirs used for Great True Monarch cultivation support, hence maintaining a fairly good relationship with Qi Chuan.
Qi Chuan’s gaze intertwined with his and nodded in response.
At this moment, Great True Monarch Profound Nether pondered whether to step forward and speak with Qi Chuan.
After a moment, his mind was made up, and he took a step forward intending to approach.
Swoosh!
Just then, behind Qi Chuan, accompanied by a faint sound of air slicing, another dazzling light descended from the sky. Beside Qi Chuan, a figure appeared, exuding a powerful True Monarch Spiritual Pressure which attracted the attention of several Great True Monarchs nearby.
"This is... Great True Monarch Qing Gang?"
All around, gazes turned towards the figure appearing beside Qi Chuan.
Upon seeing it was Great True Monarch Qing Gang, numerous eyes revealed a trace of fear.
Even Great True Monarch Profound Nether was no exception.
Despite Great True Monarch Qing Gang’s strength not matching Qi Chuan’s past defeat of Yin Bone, nor matching Qi Chuan himself.
However, in the eyes of these people, Great True Monarch Qing Gang was undoubtedly a strong figure among the Great True Monarchs.
Like Great True Monarch Profound Nether, who considered himself no match for Great True Monarch Qing Gang.
"Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Qichuan, it appears you arrived before me..."
And amidst the many wary gazes, Great True Monarch Qing Gang, upon appearing, immediately turned his gaze towards Qi Chuan, recognized Qi Chuan, laughed heartily, and advanced to stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
Hearing this, Qi Chuan also helplessly turned his head towards this friend, Great True Monarch Qing Gang, and said, "I merely arrived a moment earlier, Qing Gang, Daoist friend, you are not late."
"It seems Great True Monarch Qi Chuan’s relationship with Great True Monarch Qing Gang appears positive?..."
Great True Monarch Profound Nether watched the scene of Qi Chuan and Great True Monarch Qing Gang conversing with slight gleam in his eyes, thinking inwardly.
Simultaneously, Great True Monarch Profound Nether’s thoughts mirrored those of most Great True Monarchs present.
"I heard Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect seems to have a good rapport with Cyan Gang Sect... It seems true, could it be that Qi Chuan intends to ally with Great True Monarch Qing Gang within the Kunlun Demon Realm?"
Many people secretly pondered this within.
To them, Great True Monarch Qing Gang, being a strong figure among the Great True Monarchs, forming a good rapport and planning to ally within the Kunlun Demon Realm would immensely benefit Qi Chuan, a relatively inexperienced Great True Monarch.
Several average-level Great True Monarchs revealed a trace of envy in their eyes.
"Qi Chuan really hooked a big alliance..."
Many lamented thus.
Swoosh swoosh!
As time continued to pass, in the void, there were sounds of slicing air echoing periodically.
From the Celestial North Domain and Chaotic Demon Sea, those remaining Great True Monarchs who hadn’t arrived gradually revealed themselves.
Figures of Great True Monarchs with familiar names appeared before everyone’s eyes.
"This is... Great True Monarch Zhao Hong, his Nascent Soul height should have reached a realm above seven inches three..."
"This one is Great True Monarch Ouyang, although he entered the realm of Great True Monarch years ago, his Nascent Soul height should remain around six inches five..."
"This person is a renowned Great True Monarch powerhouse in the Chaotic Demon Sea, Great True Monarch Mountain, his Nascent Soul height should be around eight inches nine! Only regrettably, he hasn’t reached the realm of Nine Inches Great True Monarch..."
As various Great True Monarchs appeared before everyone, they silently assessed these Great True Monarchs within.
Encountering a strong figure naturally arouses an extra degree of apprehension and consideration.
Whereas upon encountering those weaker than themselves, they merely glanced before slowly retracting their gaze, paying them little attention.
Nevertheless, some notably weak individuals, like Great True Monarch Ouyang, attracted many Great True Monarch gazes.
However, the majority of those observing Great True Monarch Ouyang bore ill intent, preparing to act as Tribulation Cultivators within the Kunlun Demon Realm.
In the Kunlun Demon Realm, one must guard against not only Tier Four Upper Grade Demons.
But also human Great True Monarch cultivators!
Hiss hiss...
At this moment, another three faint slicing sounds echoed.
The crowd looked up, seeing three dazzling lights descend from the sky, and after the light dispersed, revealing the figures of three Great True Monarchs.
Though these three Great True Monarchs did not emit exceptionally powerful Great True Monarch Spiritual Pressure, once the crowd’s gaze landed upon them, their pupils involuntarily contracted, revealing deep apprehension.
Because these three were exceedingly familiar old-established Great True Monarch powerhouses.
"Great True Monarch Nebula, Great True Monarch Huang Yu, Great True Monarch Celestial Fall!"
Adding to the already waiting Taiyan Great True Monarch here.
These four were once the only two Divinity Transformation influences in the Chaotic Demon Sea within the Celestial Star Palace; after the fall of Celestial Star Palace’s Divinity Transformation Great Power, it split into four, becoming Nebula Pavilion, Eight Imperial Sects, Celestial Fall Sect, Taiyan Valley—four pinnacle influences. These four each control one.
Moreover, rumors claimed all four were within the Nine Inches Great True Monarch realm, though its veracity remains unknown?
In summary, regardless of whether true or false, most Great True Monarchs present harbored a deep-seated apprehension toward these four.
"Fortunately, that Taiyan Great True Monarch doesn’t seem to have a great relationship with these three, otherwise, gathering all four would be no different from the re-emergence of Celestial Star Palace, minus the previous Celestial Star Palace’s Divinity Transformation Great Power."
Some directed their gaze toward the previously arrived Taiyan Great True Monarch, feeling mildly relieved and even a bit schadenfreude.
From what they knew, post-separation, Taiyan Valley where Taiyan Great True Monarch resides doesn’t have a very good relationship with the three Celestial Star Palace split factions, and even Taiyan Great True Monarch reportedly had a past confrontation with Great True Monarch Celestial Fall—though that’s just hearsay.
Nonetheless, at this time, the four have not gathered; Taiyan Great True Monarch does not gravitate toward Great True Monarch Nebula’s three, indeed occurring before everyone’s eyes.
Upon appearing, every move by Great True Monarch Nebula’s trio caught the attention of virtually all Great True Monarch cultivators, each minor gesture affecting many thoughts.
Unexpectedly, however, after making their appearance, Great True Monarch Nebula’s trio swept their gaze around, pausing momentarily upon that Taiyan Great True Monarch before quickly shifting their focus entirely onto Qi Chuan.
"Fellow Daoist Qichuan, didn’t expect you’d arrive so early..." Upon seeing Qi Chuan, Great True Monarch Nebula revealed a gentle smile, saying with a laugh.