There was no other reason: terrifying auras were emanating from within Five Elements Palace, energy leaking from Immortal Emperor-level beings.
"How much longer?"
Suddenly, a majestic, solemn voice came from the Five Elements Immortal Palace, and the atmosphere turned tense at the same instant.
"We are already making every effort to arrange it, but the coverage is enormous, and the Five Elements Earth Net consumes vast resources."
A voice answered, while Five-Colored Dao rhythms flowed across the heavens.
"Hmph... Is Five Elements Palace doing this on purpose? Do you know who exactly is causing the rapid losses among the geniuses of every faction?"
A cold snort immediately followed, the speaker's fury surging like a raging tide. Clearly, its owner had a terrible temper.
"If you can speak, then speak properly. You were the ones begging to enter the Black Nether Forbidden Land—are you here to hold us accountable now?"
"If you do not show a proper attitude, then withdraw. The Enlightenment Fruit and Lin Xuan will have nothing to do with your faction any longer."
The Five-Colored Divine Radiance surged violently, and a terrifying rain of Dao rhythms fell across a thousand-mile radius. Countless beings retreated in fear of being touched and perishing, body and Dao alike.
"Amitābha!"
"Enough. Stop arguing. Numerous reports indicate that the hunter is either Lin Xuan or someone from the Dark Forest. We should be facing the enemy together."
"Every faction, contribute your resources. Accelerate the deployment of the Five Elements Earth Net, and let the light of the Earth Net pour down as soon as possible. Even if we cannot locate Lin Xuan and Ling Pianran, we must force them toward the Dark Nether Clan's front line."
"The Master speaks wisely!"
"Alas... If those three factions had not obstructed us, the Five Elements Earth