"--No, impossible!"
The Ancient Clan Elder of the Maha Ancient Clan at the head of the group roared, "The clan leader possesses world-shaping power! How could he possibly flee in defeat? Today—"
Yet before he could finish, outside the Sumeru Realm, the battlefield where countless experts were facing off somehow suddenly sank into an eerie, silent stillness.
Many people opened their mouths instinctively, yet not the slightest sound came out.
"Everyone from the Maha Ancient Clan, if you are so reluctant to part with my Endless Fire Territory, why not come sit for a while in my Endless Fire Territory?"
Behind the many experts of the Maha Ancient Clan came a melodious yet icy female voice.
In an instant, the Maha Ancient Clan's camp fell into utter chaos. At the same time, the reinforcements from the Endless Fire Territory, who suddenly felt the pressure on them lessen, exchanged glances, then cupped their hands one after another and said, "We respectfully congratulate the Mystic Empress on advancing to Saint Grade."
"Many thanks to all of you for making a move to aid us during this period."
"Mystic Empress! Yao Wan?! It's you?!"
The Immortal Grade elder of the Maha Ancient Clan at the head cried out in shock. Only then did he see, in the void, a beautiful figure in black robes snapping in the air, blue-black hair flying, carrying a vast, keen aura that was in no way inferior to any other Saint Grade Expert.
"Your clan leader has already run off. Is there any need to be so shocked?"
Yao Wan looked at the Maha Ancient Clan camp below, now in complete disarray, and merely raised her hand lightly.
"While we were away, you did cause quite a bit of trouble for the Endless Fire Territory."
"They say the