Within that vortex, a mysterious power gradually emerged.
In the blink of an eye, a figure slowly appeared.
He wore a blood python robe, the blood pythons embroidered upon it lifelike, as though they were writhing, radiating an aura of majesty and terror.
The old man's face was concealed in shadow, making his full appearance impossible to discern, yet the aura emanating from him made his strength and authority palpable.
His steps were slow and steady, each one seemingly containing boundless power, and the ground trembled faintly beneath his feet.
When he completely stepped out of the vortex, even the surrounding air seemed to freeze solid.
His presence brought an indescribable sense of oppression, as if the entire world were under his control.
Especially those deep eyes that flickered with cold light—they sent chills down one's spine.
The old man's arrival was like the beginning of a nightmare, stirring an inexplicable awe in all who saw him.
Whoosh!!
Feeling the pressure released by the other party, Qin Jishi could not help letting out a long breath.
If the pressure released by Azure Realm Venerate had made him feel inexplicably stifled, then facing this person's pressure now made even breathing difficult.
To put it this way!!
Qin Jishi had no doubt whatsoever that this person's cultivation had absolutely reached the Divine Lord Realm.
Moreover!!
Moreover, he was who knew how many times stronger than Azure Realm Venerate.
"Senior Dugu!" Qin Jishi's expression was grave. "Is he the Hall Master of Crimson Blood?"
Him?
Dugu Qiubai chuckled. "Although the spiritual energy of this world has become extremely thin since that calamity in ancient times, the hall masters of the Four Great Divine Halls have not fallen to such a level."
"This man is called Xue Chan, one of the four great protectors