As Lin Qi's Emperor Phoenix Sword plunged into the ground, two streams of sword intent exploded on the spot.
The power of lightning filled the surroundings, crackling as it struck deep into the earth for a thousand meters.
The aura of frost was even more formidable, silently spreading in all directions.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Five Gods Pagoda was covered in frost. Chilling cold spread around like mist, yet only the Bodhi Longevity Tree remained completely unaffected, its Immortal Qi undiminished.
Deep underground, beyond the reach of the naked eye, the power of lightning and the frost's chill had already seeped for thousands of miles.
Wherever they passed, all vitality was destroyed.
Lin Qi had used ninety percent of her strength in that strike, afraid that further trouble might arise.
With one move, she had consumed more than half the spiritual energy in her body.
Thankfully, the Qi Luck Chains finally stopped appearing.
Everyone let out a breath of relief, but when they looked at Lin Qi again, their eyes were filled with wariness.
If not for the more than thirty Southern Continent cultivators standing behind Lin Qi, someone would probably have been unable to restrain themselves and attacked long ago.
The bells rang continuously as the seventh floor of the Central Continent Divine Pagoda suddenly emitted dazzling golden light.
Someone suddenly cried out, "The Five Gods Pagoda has reacted!"
Everyone raised their eyes to look.
They saw the golden light pass through the crowd before finally falling upon Chu Jiucheng.
The next instant, Chu Jiucheng vanished from where he stood.
"Was Chu Jiucheng chosen by the Central Continent Divine Pagoda?"
"What incredible luck."
Many eyes brimmed with envy as they could not help looking toward the other pagodas.
Then another cry of surprise rang out,