In the mountains roughly twenty kilometers beyond Ling Yun Pass, the terrain rose and fell in steep, treacherous peaks, while the vegetation grew lush and dense. Though it was already winter, many evergreen broadleaf trees still stood verdant.
The distant battle had not reached this place. After all, the battlefield was dozens of kilometers away, and even the greatest ripples had long since subsided. Yet from afar, the dazzling sky still looked as though it had been lit by fireworks.
"That is where he is in seclusion."
Led by the Void Beast God, Bibi Dong slowly stepped out of the void and gazed at the chaotic region ahead.
"This little fellow's movements are rather terrifying."
Not far ahead, a space spanning over a hundred meters had collapsed, completely exposing the pitch-black, dead silence of the void. Earth, fire, wind, and water churned within it; all kinds of energy laws raged violently, while incomprehensible symbols and numbers drifted through the air. It looked exceedingly strange.
Deep wariness arose in her dim eyes, along with a trace of relief. Fortunately, that fellow had not attained a Divine Seat yet. Otherwise, she truly would not have been confident.
"It seems he is at a critical point in his breakthrough. Everyone, join me and attack."
"Rakshasa, do we really need to be so cautious when dealing with a human?"
A shrill, grating voice suddenly rang out. Immediately afterward, three figures slowly emerged from the spatial gate opened by the Void Beast God.
The first to enter view was a tall, thin man who remained silent. His expression was calm, and every piece of clothing on him was black, without the slightest hint of another color. The instant he appeared, even the light seemed to dim.
The second was an old man with a grotesque,