“Now is not the time for this. If he can enter, we should be able to enter as well. If we’re just one step too late, it might be over,” Flame Monarch Scarletflow said as he fired out a punch at the portal.

Fiery sparks enveloped their whole surroundings as a dazzling light burst out. Next, Flame Monarch Scarletflow kept backing away. He had to retreat through a distance of over 5,000 kilometres and blood trickled down from his mouth.

“Everyone, work together and attack!”

Xue Luosha did not remain on the side lines either. Eight high-level True Immortals joined forces to attack. Once again, it failed to bring about any results as all eight were thrown backwards.

“Why can’t we enter?”

“Again!”

“Forget it. This is not something that can be broken through brute force.”

“Ha ha ha ha! Fellows, why so hasty? Without the key in my possession, you fellows will not be able to enter.” It was then that someone else arrived. Additionally, he happened to see them in their wretched state.

“Star Monarch Waterway, to think that the last key would be with you. But aren’t you too late?” Flame Monarch Scarletflow said with a sneer.

This newcomer was clad in faint-cyan clothes and there were two cultivators behind him. He had a somewhat gentle appearance, but his steady gaze...