Battle Escalates, Primordial World Trembles

"This aura!"

Sensing the fluctuations of the aura emanating from Li Yun, Eastern Duke's expression changed abruptly.

He could clearly feel that Li Yun was not only no weaker than himself at this moment—he even seemed to have the upper hand.

At that instant, Eastern Duke's expression turned exceedingly grim.

"How is this possible—"

"My heavens, this is Emperor Li Yun's true strength."

"So terrifying... this is horrifying beyond measure."

In the area outside, countless guards cried out in shock.

After witnessing the power bestowed by the phantom behind Eastern Duke, they had all been deeply worried, even fearing that Li Yun would fail—or perhaps even die.

Yet they had never imagined that things would suddenly take such a turn.

This matter was far more complicated than they had imagined. This fellow's strength had completely surpassed the limits of their understanding.

Especially since Li Yun himself had actually reached a level no weaker than Eastern Duke's—and this was only while he was still a Quasi-Saint. If he went one step further and became a Half-Saint, wouldn't he simply crush everyone in his path?

At that thought, a trace of fervor welled up in everyone's hearts.

If they had joined Li Yun's command and become his guards because of certain selfish motives before, then now, their hearts had become truly fanatical.

With such power, other than a Saint, who could possibly be Li Yun's opponent?

Moreover, even true Saints would not dare rashly make a move against Li Yun. After all, Laozi and the Humanity Dao behind him were no mere decorations.

Without any hesitation, the guards present immediately burst into cheers. "Lord Li Yun!"

"Long live the Emperor!"

"Long live the Emperor!"

At that moment, a surging, boundless aura swept through heaven and earth.

In a short time, Li Yun's