Great Battle!

The instant those black eyes opened, the previous stillness vanished. Within them, sharp fluctuations that made even one's soul tremble surged forth once more.

Xiao Yu stared blankly at the face that had transformed from tranquil to razor-sharp in an instant. Her delicate hand quietly lowered as she smiled. "You're awake?"

"Mm." Ning Luo nodded slightly, then rose to his feet. Looking toward the distant horizon, he said calmly, "They're here..."

Xiao Yu was startled at those words. Because of her relationship with Ning Luo, she naturally knew who the "they" he spoke of were.

"Too soon..." Xiao Yu said, frowning.

"Inform the Grand Elder. Gather all the students together. Once the battle begins, they won't be able to withstand it," Ning Luo said gravely.

"Mm."

Xiao Yu nodded swiftly and was about to leave when Ning Luo hesitated for a moment before saying again, "Thank you, Sister Xiao Yu."

Hearing that form of address, Xiao Yu froze. This was the first time Ning Luo had ever called her sister. Ever since they were young, the two had never gotten along, endlessly quarreling whenever they met.

"Hehe, good little brother. Your sister will watch you display your might..." Xiao Yu laughed sweetly before swooping down. As she turned away, her eyes dimmed slightly. They... were siblings.

"The Soul Clan is here?" The two women looked toward the end of the horizon and asked.

Ning Luo nodded, lowering his gaze toward the academy below. At this moment, all the instructors were leading the students toward the square. A tense atmosphere shrouded this stretch of heaven and earth.

"Be careful in this battle." Ning Luo looked at Xun'er and Cai Lin beside him and softly reminded them.

"You too." The two women nodded gently.

Ning Luo smiled. He suddenly stepped forward and