It's Just a False Frenzy!

With the strength of nine men alone? Truthfully, they had no confidence.

But just moments ago, the realm-protecting mysterious light of the South Heaven Gate had been fully activated!

Though it was nowhere near as impregnable as in its prime, it was more than enough to withstand the frontal assault of Daluo Golden Immortals!

As for Quasi-Saints... heh, they simply did not believe the Human Race would truly dare to stake such a clan-defending foundation!

As the tension in their hearts eased, the crushing weight on their shoulders seemed to lessen by three parts. The Nine Luminaries Star Lords even lifted their chins slightly, their gazes passing through the barrier as they studied the grim military formation outside the Heavenly Court with great interest—as if waiting for a fine show to begin.

Meanwhile, Bai Qi had stationed his forces ten li outside the Heaven Gate. Before receiving the Imperial Preceptor's secret order, he held his troops in place, silent as a forest.

Yet the gods of the Heavenly Court across from them were filled with suspicion:

The Human Race's army had clearly formed up and stood ready. Their banners snapped in the wind, their killing intent soared to the heavens; they looked ready to smash through the gate at any moment. Why had they suddenly reined in their momentum and sheathed their edge, standing utterly still?

It felt like throwing a punch weighing a thousand jun, only for it to sink into a clump of soft, tepid cotton—its force dissipating without a sound, without even an echo in return.

"Strange... what game is the Human Race playing?"

The Nine Luminaries Star Lords exchanged glances, their minds a muddled mess.

At that very moment—

Li Tian strode through the air, twenty Daluo Golden Immortals arrayed behind him like a constellation. Behind