The Chaos Demonic Cocoon hung in midair. A tiny crack on its dark gold shell resembled an opened demonic eye, and viscous, dazzling Chaos Star Radiance flowed silently from the fissure, carrying a heart-palpitating rhythm originating from the dawn of the universe. With every pulse, the remaining Chaos Energy within the stone cavern resonated with it, as though submitting to a newborn sovereign.
Yan Lingji clutched her agonizing chest, her orange-gold eyes fixed upon the crack spilling Star Radiance as her fingertips dug deeply into her palms. Pangu Hall's guidance thundered through her mind, bearing an unprecedented warning—the thing gestating within this cocoon was no longer a pure demonic embryo, much less Cheng Xi! That trace of remaining spirituality was like dust within the Star Radiance, liable to be completely assimilated at any moment!
"Retreat!" Ying Zheng's icy voice sounded, carrying unquestionable resolve. His Tai'a Sword lay across his front as the dark gold Dragon Qi Shield instantly expanded to envelop Yan Lingji as well. The flowing Chaos Star Radiance reflected in his dragon eyes. All hesitation was gone, leaving only the utmost vigilance and imperial killing intent in the face of an unknown threat. The catalysis of the Ancestor Dragon True Spirit's blood had pushed this variable to the brink of total loss of control! This cocoon had to be destroyed!
Just as Ying Zheng's sword momentum rose and Yan Lingji forced herself to activate her heart lamp—
Buzzz!!!
The Demonic Cocoon's pulsation suddenly intensified! The crack spilling Star Radiance violently tore open to both sides! It was not a physical fracture, but as though space itself had been torn open! Viscous, dazzling Star Radiance surged forth like a burst dam!
Yet the Star Radiance did not disperse! The instant it erupted, it was restrained by an invisible, powerful