Facing the Mandate of Heaven

"—A formation. Rather interesting."

Yao Wan could not help murmuring softly, her pale golden eyes reflecting the Heavenly Phoenix Visage as it spread its wings, its body over ten thousand zhang in size.

"—Skree!"

With that clear cry from the enormous Heavenly Phoenix Visage, the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's proud Clan Protecting Grand Formation officially activated as well. The ancient, mysterious Mysterious Runes spread across the sky and the earth shone like brilliant stars, swiftly weaving into a vast and complex pattern, as if connecting heaven, earth, and mountains in an instant. Every rune seemed to contain endless power, radiating a light that made the heart tremble.

The instant the formation activated, a powerful pressure rushed toward them. Wild winds rose, whipping up sand and stones. With the entire Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's territory as its center, the vast battlefield within a thousand li seemed to be enveloped by some mysterious force. Though it was different from the aura of isolating space, it brought with it a distinct sense of restraint.

"What is this...?"

The many Dou Zun who had already clashed with the Heaven Demon Phoenix Clan's elites could not help sensing something strange from heaven and earth. That inexplicable pressure grew stronger and stronger, to the point that it had even begun to gradually affect the circulation of Dou Qi inside their bodies. They had no choice but to temporarily abandon the targets before them, force their opponents back for the moment, retreat slightly, and steady themselves.

And in the face of this pressure from heaven and earth, it was not only the many Dou Zun experts of the Yao Clan. Even Xun'er and the others, who were outstanding even among Dou Zun, could not help feeling that pressure gradually intensify, causing their bodies to sway faintly beneath