The Time Law domain spread through the Chaos beyond the heavens like a gray mirror expanding at a constant speed, gradually grinding away the Chaos giant beasts that had poured into the defensive line through differences in the flow of time. Behind the domain, Candle Dragon's figure continuously adjusted the distribution of temporal flow at a steady rhythm, like a craftsman calibrating the markings of a sundial, maintaining the domain's operation with an unchanging cadence. After the giant beast fragments eroded away by the Time Law dissipated, they split into two streams like sifted grain, one returning to the domain itself and the other merging into the Great Desolation World's advancement process. Supported by the continuously operating, layered Law structure, the defensive line remained stable and intact. The number of giant beasts emerging from deeper within had already fallen to less than a quarter of its original amount.
Just as the remaining beast tide, still emerging without pause, was about to seep through the defensive line from different directions in an even more scattered manner, a crimson and golden-orange radiance rose from the Great Desolation World's barrier like a rising sun being kindled. Vermilion Bird appeared at the center of that light, surrounded by a crimson-gold halo formed from Vermilion Bird Flame. Her phoenix eyes held an imposing might, her gaze focused as though scrutinizing the state of a burning furnace. During the sermon, aided by the Phoenix Clan's Destiny, she had completed her breakthrough and attained the Hunyuan Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm. Afterward, she had continuously adjusted the circulation of her Flame Law, like a craftsman calibrating a furnace vent, ensuring in preparation for battle that she could wield her Great Dao without affecting allies on the other battlefields.
"The essence of Vermilion Bird Flame lies not in